^" ,-/%v ^ UMASS/AMHERST 312066 0333 3160 8 J ^ '<*^\ ^V :S 7^ H:': XP •t-*( Wtf- '^. ■■•#^' ^^ <^ X 'i^wiiSi ■■^-■K.4fy' r-i>f' ''fi-'} ii^-/- ^>^. i ^^^''■P' XH-f LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE NO.__2-io_8_ag._..DATE.L.7j.'3_Q.t.. souRCE..CcLJJe^e....-[*u.rida.. A v24:l J Thk .^! alba 232 •Cattleya Trianse var. Back- houseana 324 Charleston. W. Va 240 Chicago... 25. 74. 116. 155. 190. 236, 281, 328. 374. 427, 478, 540, 604. 649, 698. 742. 788. 834. 875. 914. 952, '991, '1032, 1069, 1104, 1142. Chicago park notes 780 •Chicago shippers minimize strike's effects 911 Chicago stiike. the 741 Chrysanthemum Society of America : — — Announcement of special prizes 284. 1144 —Scales for .iudglng.. . .597, 1034 Cbrvsanthemums: — — Plants for exhibition blooms 783 — Propagating 231, 597 — Seasonable suggestions.... 948 — Seedlings, Marquis de Pins' 232 ^Southern chrysanthemum queries 782 Cincinnati 28, 191, 286, 378, 494, 596. 699. 852, 934, 953, 1033, 1097 1110, 1143. Cleveland... 86. 158, 230, 283, 388, 458, 479, 537, 688, 877, 966, 1061, 1086. Columbus. Miss 624 Columbus. 0...56. 120. 194, 329, 444. 596. 688. 900. 901, 966. Colorado Society of Floricul- turists 473 Commercial ferns 427 Correction 373, 916 •Craftsman, an honored.... 423 Cyclamens and schizanthus 111 Dahlias 529 Dahlias, best commercial... 529 Dandelions, trouble with... 1034 Davenport. la. ..78. 400. 678, 1062 Dayton. 0 250 Decoration day 652 Denver... 86. 296, 332, 479, 666 698, 970, 1050. Des Moines, la 1145 •Delphinium belladonna at Dreer's Nurseries, Phila- delphia 601 Destroying plant life 1066 Detroit... 220. 356, 444, 651, 835 994. 1085. 1116. •Dutch Bulb Growers' So- ciety 782 Dutch Horticultural Society 830 Early insecticides 1138 Early sweet peas 330 •Easter display at E. C. Ludwig's store 696 Easter lilies 473 •Easter plant arrangements. 519 •Easter wedding decorations 696 El Paso. Tex 283 European horticulture: — — Allium Zebdanense 1072 — Amaryllis, the forcing of. 690 — Auricula, a striped 1072 — Azalea Julius Roehrs 1139 — Azaleas, new, for very early forcing 690, 1072 — Begonia Gloire de Sceaux 100 — Begonia Lafayette 1139 — Blue hydrangeas '718 — Bouquet, oldest, on earth. 690 — British Sweet Pea Society 100 — Candytuft Little Prince.. 690 — Cattleya and cypripedium seeds, sowing 100 — Chrysanthemum League. the 814 — Chrysanthemum smoking. 814 — Clematis, grafting 690 — Colchicum Stevenl 134 — Common melon and cu- cumber disease, a 814 — Culture of adlantums, more light on the 690 —Dahlias 690 — Dutch hyacinths 690 — Edelweiss, large variety of 308 — Erica Medlterranea hy- brids 308 — Flower famine, a 690 — Flowers. Imported 100 — Freesias for January flow- ering 1139 — Geraniums in market 1072 — Grass, the 1139 — Helleborus niger for forc- ing 690 — Imnatiens Holstii 308 — Italy, horticulture in 100 — Japanese azaleas, new.... 690 — Karr. Alphonse, monument to 176 — Leaves, the variegation of 718 — Lilium Philippense 690 — Manure for roses 100 — Mignonette, origin of 718 — Mushroom spawn, bad.... S14 — New roses, a season of. . . 690 ^New sweet peas, Ecktord's 100 — Onions, high-priced 1072 • — Paris, early vegetables in 176 — Peanut, new disease of the 176 ^Peas. cross fertilization of 308 • — Potato, a damp-proof,... 100 — Potatoes, gambling in,,.. 308 — Pot mignonette 1139 — Primula obconica 690 — Pteris palmata - argenteo- striata 134 — Radishes changed to po- tatoes 176 — Red spider, combating. . . 100 — Rose Grand Duchess Alex- andra, new 690 — Rose Mamie 308 — Rose Mme. Antoine Marl. 176 — Salvias 176 — *Seden. John 100, 150 — Shamrock, the blue-flow- ered 176 — Smoky glass, to clean... 718 ^Sugar plant, a remarkable new S14 ■ — Uruguayan potato 100 — Window gardening, appeal for 308 *3?uropean peony celebri- ties some 987 Exhibitions: — — Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society 1072 — 'Newport Horticultural Society 1072 Fairbury. Ill 790 •Ficus elastica var, lawn- tennisiana 1120 Flagstaff, Ariz 302 Florists' clubs, meetings of, 60, 7S, 322 Florists fertilizers, princi- ples governing their use. 1064 Floriculture at Prescott, Ariz 652 *FoIiage plants, notes on.,. 647 Fort Smith, Ark 1158 French Horticultural Socie- ty of London 118 Fresno, Cal 664 Garden magazines galore,, 1152 *Garden making, annuals for 598 Genera] news 789, 1097, 1105, 1143 Geraniums late in blooming 530 Giant canna 700 Gladiolus, Dr, Van Fleet's new 156 Glass tariff, that misfit 76, lis, 156, 192, 284 Glen Cove, N, Y 98, 178, 392 Gloxinias, malformed 954 Good plants for shad.v places 533 Good railroad gardening scheme, a 534 Grand Rapids, Mich 574, 762, 1062 Grandville, Mich 578 Greensburg, Ind 552 Groton, Conn 260 Growers, with the: — — "Anderson & Chrlstensen, Short Hills, N. J 326 — Begonias 327 — *Bobbink & Aikins, Ruth- erford, N. J 151, 1029 — Canfleld, A. C, Spring- field, 111 531 — 'Chatogue Greenhouses, Mobile, Ala 422 — *Dreyer, R,, Woodside, N. T 531 — Florists' wagon express,,, 70 — "Genistas grown in open air 1029 — *Gude, Adolphus, Wash- ington, D, C 368 — Hansen & Lunsted, Pas- saic, N. J 368 — "Hart, Herman A., Cleve- land. 0 277 — "Heacock. Joseph, Wyn- cote. Pa 873 — "Hinode Florist Co 531 — Lischey nurseries and greenhouses 477 — McMahon. Frank, Sea- bright, N. J 70 — "Miller. Miss Bell, Spring- field, 111 831 — "Pierson, F. R, Co,, Tar- rytown, N. T 948 — Pierson, F, R. & P. M., Scarboro, N. Y 949 ^Poehlmann Brothers, Chi- cago 831 — Reimels. John, Woodhav- en, L, I,, N. T 326 — Reinberg. George, Chicago 949 — Reinberg, Peter, Chicago. 949 — "Roehrs. Julius Co.. Ruth- erford, N, J Ill — Schultheis, Anton, College Point, N. Y 477 — Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, 111 Ill — Van Horn, Geo., Spring- field, 111 277 — Walker j& McLean, Y'oungstown, 0 70 — "Weber and Miller ban- quet 873 Growing sweet peas 738 H Hardening off of plants..,, 830 Harrisburg, Pa 1126 "Hawthornes, desirable Am- erican 113, 325, 369 Hartford, Conn 854, 1010 Heliotrope and lobelia 370 Herbaceous calceolarias 1027 Herbaceous plant notes 777, 869, 1099 •Heredity, by Luther Bur- bank 149 Holyoke, Mass 346 Horticultural Society of France 157 •Horticultural Society of New YorE 778 How to make summer painting easy 1141 Hyacinths and narcissus for Easter 192 I Illinois floriculture bill 279 Illinois florists' bill 376, 652 Illinois florists' bill killed... 600 Illinois State Florists' As- sociation 375, 480, 532 Indianapolis 27, 75, 182, 329 572, 808, 1143. Insect pests, importation of 690 "Irises, field of, at H. H. Battles', Newton Square, Pa 601 J Japanese maples, the 947 "Jensen, Jens 910 K Kansas City, Mo.., 119, 804, S36 •Kentia, a well grown 696 1. •Ladies of the trade 72 Lake Geneva, Wis 508, 618 Law note 530 Lenox, Mass 258, 490. 756 Lenox, Mass., Horticultural Society 390 Lewis and Clark exposition: — — "Agriculture and European buildings 66 — "Burbank to exhibit 472 — Horticulturist, Lewis and Clark, a 738 — 'Landscape gardening ,,.1030 — Landscaping 598 —Model farm, the 65 — 'Natural park, glimpse nf 67 — "Rose show, corner of. ...1030 — Rose show to be held... 279 — "Trail and esplanade 67 Lincoln. Neb 25, 230 London, Ont 668 Long Branch, Cal 892 Los Angeles 375, 47S, 60S 760, 804, 868, 900, 918, 1010 1122, Louisville, , ,36, 98, 128, 170, 220 262, 300, 396, 479, 643, 671, 699 754, 806, 835, 926, 970, 1018 1097, 1122, 1154. Lowell, Mass 78, 300, 500 1018, 1134. Ml Macon, Ga 1082 Madison, N, J 194, 608, 628 818, 1049, Manchester, Mass 296 •McKenna, P, & Son's, new store, Montreal, Que 1107 Market gardens: — — Brake fern as a vegetable 950 — English cauliflower 1,53 — Forcing beans 71 — Forcing lettuce, French method of 910 — 'Forcing; rhubarb 426 — Grape vines, unproductive 830 —Hop sprouts as vegetables 950 — Indoor vegetables, prices of.., 71, 115, 153, 189, 235 279 327, 371, 426, 476, 527, 602, 648 700, 739. 785, — Notes and suggestions 527 — Pure culture mushroom spawn 1029 — Rhubarb from seed 830 — Seasonable notes 739 —Seasonable suggestions, 153, 327 —Sterilized vegetables 71 — Strawberries 189 —Truck via electric railway 785 — Virginia red clay, fertilizer for 116 "Massachusetts Agi-icultural College 1140 — Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society 40, 154, 420 "Meconopsis integrifolia. . . , 781 "Medals, St, Louis World's Fair 946 Meetings next week 26, 76 118, 156, 192, 238, 284, 330, 377 430, 480, 540, 607, 652, 700, 744 790, 836, 878, 916, 954, 994, 1034 1070, 1106, 1144, Menlo Park. Cal 810 •Michigan fern cut, big, , , , 602 Milwaukee 342, 540, 666, 802 1118, Minneapolis, , .119, 194, 346, 400 50S, 596, 914, 1053. — Monmouth Horticultural Society 40, 151 Montreal. . .28. 78, 168, 302, 576 733, 836, 966, 1050, 1126, Morris County Horticultural Society 1028 N Nashville, Tenn 90, 230, 394 450, 596, 674, 968, Nassau County Horticultural Society ; 601 National Chrysanthemum Society 151 National HorticulturalCoun- cil 118, 157 New Bedford, Mass 28 New Haven, Conn 286 New London, Ont 670 New Orleans, ..258, 429, 654, 758 835, 898, 972, 1014, 1046. Newport, R. I... 28, 102, 120, 158 210. 240, 286, 392, 450, 566, 618 651, 712, 744, 858, 917, 956, 1074 1134, 1158. Newport Horticultural So- ciety 946 New York.., 25, 73, 116. 154, 190 235, 281, 328, 373, 427, 477. 535 604, 648, 697, 742. 787. 833, 874 913, 952, 990, 1032, 1068, 1103 1141. New York Florists' Club., 371, 552, 740 "New York Florists' Club outing 1067 New Y'ork, window displays in 519 Nicotiana Sanderse 869 Nitrogen-fixing bacteria 870 Novelties 110 Nursery trade, the: — —Albany, N, Y 1082 — Ames, la 204 — Ampelopsis leaves, dis- eased ■ 1082 — Apple, the alleged seedless 928 — "Biota Japonica filiformis 204 — Cleveland, tree planting in 204 —Concord, N, H 40 — Creolin and insect pests,. 664. 890 — Eastern Nurserymen's As- sociation 90 — Experiment stations, the. 342 — Fruit trees along the high- way 40 — "Giant elm, moving, on rollers II54 — Government needs nur- ser>'man 664 — "Grass, silver ribbon 132 — Holly trees to protect 342 — Insect pests, barring from mails 204 — "Lilac, the 1118 — Monterey c^-press 618 — National Retail Nursery- men 90 Notes.,. 40, 90, 132, 168, 204, 250 296, 342, 388, 442. 492, 550, 618 664, 712, 756, 802, 848, 890. 928 966 1006, 1046. 1082. 1118. 1154 — Nursery notes 40, 132, 296 — Outdoors, literature of 168 —Portland. Ore 132 — Pruning street trees '550 —Rochester. N. Y 550 —Rutherford, N. J 442 — Seaside evergreens 1082 — Shrub cuttings 132 — Successful fruit culture... 296 — Sunken garden for St. Louis 230 — ".''vringa Janonica 890 — "Texas umbrella tree ,.., 168 — To destroy the rose bug, , 388 — To kill roots and tree stumps 296 — Worcester, Mass 342 O Obituary: — — Adams, Ellis D 329 —Allen, E. E 481 —"Beard, Frank H 377 — Roulter. Thomas 1105 —Bruce. Thomas M 837,846 — Cady, L. C 651 — Cole-Aenew. Mnrjorie ... 377 —Cox, Michael J 481 — Curley, Michael 791 —Davis, William S "870. 879 — "Denham, James H 995 — Donnelly, O. B 791 — Dunkley, Mrs., the late,. 791 — "Eickholt. Mrs. Charles,, 283 — Finnan, Edward 651 — "Flammer, H. G 830,836 — "Freyling, Nicholas 605 —Gillette, Preston William, 77 — Gingrich, Benjamin 745 —Grimes, David S "1100,1105 —Hill, William C 329 — Hinchcliff, Thomas 995 —Hoffman, William 1145 — Howland, E. H 605 — Huddart, P. T 283, "425 — Hudder, Alfred 837 — Joyce, William 954 — Keyes, Charles A 77. "110 — King, Hezekiah 1035 —Knight, Mrs, G. A 1035 — Lacombe, George A 879 — Liversage, William 995 — "Lynch, Michael 879,954 — *Macrae, Farquhar 232, 237 — McCloud, S. W 651 — McGregor. Duncan 1105 — Morey. J. B 605 — O'Donnell, Patrick T 651 — Orr. John 995 —Paul, Wm "598, 605 — Payne. Mrs. H, M 651 — Pierson, Frank A 701 — Reeves, Mark 954 — Reinberg, Mary L 701 — Rough, James 745 — Schroeder, Dr. Herman,, 651 — Seyller, Jules 1071 — Siebert, Charles T 329 — Spalding, John 237 — Vesey, Charles 237 —Withers, Mrs. Edith A. . 954 Oceanic, N, J... 218, 346, 398, 596 670, 764, 890, 932. Odd items 119,154,652 Omaha, 218, 342, 500, 672, 806 1154. On the way 298 Optimism 3S Orange. N. J,.. 120, 306, 596,764 930, 1049, 1134. Orchids at Newport 781 Other fellow, working for the 534 Paint, injurious, for pipes.. 26 Pasadena, Cal 628 Paris letter 524 Palms and ferns: — — Before Easter 367 — "Ferns and Lorraine be- gonias, bank of 234 — Midwinter care of palms and ferns 152 — Nephrolepsis Amerpholi. .1136 — Palm notes 827 — Porch palms 367 — Seeds and seedlings 945 — Ventilating and repotting. 1136 — Watering, ventilating and shading 233 Pastimes, our: — — Beating New York 956 — Boston, at 92, "170, 206 — Chicago, at., 206, 252, 298, 344 666, 714, 758. 804. 850. 892, 918 956. 1010. 1048, 1084, 1120. — Convention bowling 1156 —Denver, at.. 42. 92, 252 344 494, 552, 714. —•Detroit Florists' Club outing 1084 — •Greenhouse bowling alley 714 — Hartford, at 298 — Let New Yorkers line up. 494 — Martyr's death, a 666 — Natick, at 918 — New Orleans 1156 — New York, at,. 42, 92. 298. 390 440, 552. — •New York Florists' Club. 1048 — Omaha, at 344 — Painesville. at ,,206. 298, 390 —Philadelphia, at 494.620, 758 804. 850. 918. 1084. — Pittsburg Florists' Club.. 1156 — •See you later no — Smely footed the bill 170 —Statement, an elastic 134 — •Waretown, opening day at ".1010 — Washington, at,. 92, 134, 206 804, 850, 892. •Patten, M. A,, Tewksburv, Mass 72 Penn.sylvania Horticultural Society 420 •Peonies, a few mod'ern,., 989 •Peonies, three acres of. . . 988 •Peony Floral Treasure, field of 990 •Peoay Model of Perfection, at Peterson's Nurserv, Chi- cago 890 Peony, the 1065 Perennials, hardy herbace- ous 600 •Phalaenopsis amabills 234 <2^f^f Philadelphia. ...26, 74. 132. 155 190, 236, 282. 329, 374, 428, 478 536, 606, 649, 698, 742, 789, 834 876, 915, 953, 992, 1033, 1069 1104. 1142. Philadelphia, Easter stock at 534 Philadelphia, Easter stock ■ in 476 Pipe clay 76 Plant diseases, to study . . 790 •Plant Improvement by Hybridization, by H. H. Groff 110 Plant notes 1066 Pittsburg... 78, 120, 194. 378, 578 632, 714, 898, 1088, 1122. Poinsettias 67 Portland, Ore 966 Pots, cleaning 284 Potting orchids 909 Premium lists, schedules, etc 994 Primulas, double 67 Propagating trailing arbutus 150 Providence, R. I 144, 210, 294 431. 689, 890, 926. Pruning shrubs, roses and trees 422 *Prunus Davidiana 870 R Recent publications 911 Retail trade, the; — ' — Aztec flower festival 787 — »Bridal bouquet 874 ^Broken column, an elabo- rate 1141 — •Carnations in decorative work 24 ^•Casket cover 476 —•Cello, a floral 154 — •Chicago lawn party dec- orations at 950 —•Church tower funeral design 741 —Custom rapidly extending 832 — Decorations at Baltimore 116 — •Delivering flowers on ocean steamers 1141 — Ducklings attract atten- tion 1067 — •Easter decorations in Porto Rico 786 —•Easter window decora- tions, attractive 603 — Emblematic wreath, an.. 787 — Fashions in flowers 1031 — 'Floral arrangements at Dusseldorf 189, 373 — Flower luncheon, a 1141 —Flowers in churches 874 — Flowers, natural, on pet- ticoats 697 — 'Funeral wreath 787 —Gardenia fad, the 741 — 'Hay funeral, flowers at the 1103 — *Inaugural ball-room dec- orations 280 — Iselin dinner decorations. 72 ^Japan. floral customs of.. 1141 — *June wedding decoration on lawn 913 — *Los Angeles floral festi- val 535 — Luncheon decoration, St. Patrick's day 280 — 'Medinah Temple court of arms 1067 — Memorial day at Arling- ton 913 — 'New England church decoration 116 — Newport wedding decora- tions 951 — New York decorations. 72. 696 •New York Easter basket, a 526 —•Pillow, the 832 — Random comments. New Brunswlcker's 189 — Retail stores, at Chicago. 603 — 'Rose in decorative art, the 424 — Rose pays church rent.. 1031 — San Francisco Press Club decorations 73 •Senator Bate, floral design at funeral of late 477 — Show window, the 72 — Society women turn flor- ists 1031 — Some Chicago decorations 786 — *Southem wedding deco- ration 786 — *Standing wreath, a. 951, 1031 — Store window decoration, good 741 — 'Successful lawn vase, a. 829 — Terrace steps, decorated. 913 — Vermont wedding's floral features 741 — View, a California 603 — Violet bunches, rubber bands to fasten 116 — •Wedding decoration, a recent 874 — Wedding decorations ....1031 — Window display, a novel.. 1031 —•Wreath by J. H. Small & Sons ■ 787 — *Wreaths, standing 535 Richmond, Ind 966 •Robinson, George A 1100 Rose, the: — - — Benching the young stock 784 — Bride roses, diseased 1135 — 'Carried over plants 907 — Cultural notes 370 — Hardy garden roses 419 — Leveling soil and disbud- ding 1135 — New and promising varie- ties, the 323, ^424 — New roses, Peter Lam- bert's 188 — Propagating 66 —Proper starting of young stock 112 — Preparing the compost. . . 526 — Richmond and La Detroit temperatures 784 — Rose buds, diseased 526 — Rose culture under glass 424 — Rose Mme. Le vavasseur . . 113 , — Rose notes 18'7 — Rose troubles 113 — Roses, diseased 233, 1106 — Staking and tying 1030 Sale Lake City 332,429 San Antonio, Tex.. 218, 238, 1062 •Sanders, Edgar 828 San Francisco... 92. 174, 194, 240 286, 332, 378, 620, 671. 720, 758 860. 918, 993. 1061, 1120. Santa Barbara, Cal 429 Seattle, Wash 769 Seed trade, the:; — —Albany, N. Y 846 — •Bateman, Fred H 88 — Bermuda bulb crop 1080 — Bermuda lily crop, the 888 — Bluegrass seed crop short- age 1080 —Boston 38, 88, 130 — British seed crops 846, 1080. 1156 — California seed crops. 846. 964 — Canadian Seed Growers' Association 1004, 1116 — Canadian seed inspection act 88 —Chicago 800 — Chicago strike hurts local trade 710 — Connecticut seed crops.. .1080 — Cucumber seed suit, a... 1116 — Customs decisions 616 . — Disease resisting plants, breeding 166 — Dutch bulb prospects. 616, 710 . — Eccentricity, a humorous. 662 — English holly in America. 248 — Farm grasses of the Unit- ed States 340 — Franked garden seed, the. 340 — Free bulbs, made sick by 888 ^Free seeds and chicken feed 166 — Free seeds and moral up- lift 202 — Free seeds distribution, the 616 — French bulb and seed crops 294 — French bulbs 130 — From father to son 340 — Ginseng 340 — Government free seeds... 888 — Grass seed decision 926 — Gregory, Jas. J. H., at seventy-eight 88 ^'lowa corn trophies 662 — Italian seed crops 616 — January trade reports.... 38 — Legal note 440 — London bulb auctions 888 — Long Island seed crops... 1004 —Los Angeles 386, 440, 548 — Nebraska, seed crops 800. 964, 1080 —Newport, R. I.. 38, 88, 248, 294 490, 800, 964. — New seed firm 1044 —New York... 130, 340, 710, 754 800. —Notes.. 38. 88, 130, 166, 202, 248 294, 340, 386, 440, 490, 548, 616 662, 710. 754, 800, 846, 888, 926 964, 1004, 1044, 1080, 1116, 1152 • — Ollioules, France 440 — Onions, profit in 294 ■ — Past season's business, the 1044 — Pea and bean crops 964 — •Progressive Florida seed house, a 1080 — Quedlinburg seed report.. 710 — Royal Dutch Bulb Grow- ers' Society 166 — San Francisco 202, 340, 926 —Santa Clara, Cal 964 — Seed crops of continental Europe 964 — Senators denounce free seeds 130 — 'Senators opposed to gov- ernment free seeds 166 — Sends children government seeds 964 — Shamrock seed 294 — Spring business, the... 548, 616 662. 710. — Sweet potato, new variety of 888 — Tomato and corn pack of 1904 38 — Underpaid postage 440 — Vilmorin memorial, the... 754 — Western seed advertising 294 Shading and putty 780 Snails, trouble with 423. 602 'Soar Bros., exhibition of.. 738 Society of American Florists; — — Annual convention. .. .700, 744 790, 836, 916, 950. 954, 1034. — Convention notes 1070, 1144 — Convention transportation 790, 994, 1070 — Department of plant reg- istration 192. 238. 984 — Executive board, annual meeting of 430. 532 — Government courtesies ... .1144 — Ideal employer, essay on the 1106 — 'New directors, the 114 — President's appointments 26, 156, 652, 1143 —•Private gardeners. .1100, 1106 — Prize essays 700 — Trade exhibits, the 471 — 'Veteran's views of the new directors 234 Soot, effect of on lilies 192 Springfield, 111 236 Sterilizing soil in green- house 1065 St. Louis... 28, 75, 140, 191, 252 283, 340. 390, 428. 479, 666, 790 835, 876, 915, 966, 993, 1033 1070, 1120, 1143. St. Louis fakir question.... 430 Stocks, short stemmed '700 St. Paul... 28, 178. 248, 504, 622 674, 769, 896, 968, 1098, 1134. Street flower merchants, the 735 Sulphate of ammonia from peat 947 Sweet pea, the 523 Sweet peas for Thanksgiv- ing 1034 Syracuse. N, Y 98, 120, 206 256. 286, 398, 500, 670, 762, 894 1033, 1054. 'Syringa villosa 369 Tarrytown, N. Y 576, 926 1008, 1154. Terriers versus flowers 521 Thermometers, manufacture of 725 Toledo. O.. florists of 1102 Toronto... 36, 96, 128, 212, 240 306, 394, 482, 584, 626, 672, 702 877, 1020, 1048, 1090. 1122. •Totty, C. H., establishment of 947 Trade news 702 Trade notes 119, 157, 376, 480 Trade paper, advertising in a 92 Trade reports, Easter. .645, 732 Trailing arbutus, cultivation of 67 'Truck, new transplanting.. 278 U Utica, N. Y 75, 444, 896 V Vancouver, B. C 25 'View at convention city, Washington, D. C 1066 W Washington, D. C...56, 75, 134 158, 208, 254, 283, 332, 386, 430 479, 537, 689, 699, 743, 868, 877 956 1020, 1097, 1142. Washington souvenir, the.. 916 Washington, the convention city: — — Convention hotels ..1099, 1137 —'Cooke, George H 1137 — 'Parks, circles and stat- ues, the 1101 —'Twin Oaks 1137 Western New York Hort. Society 90 White fly. the 138, 330, 533 Window boxes: — — Newspaper standpoint, a. 693 — 'New York, in 692 —'Philadelphia, in 692, 738 — 'Window and balcony dec- orations 736 — Window box plants 692 Winnipeg. Man 1146 Winona. Minn 756 'Wittbold sprinkler, the. 780, 911 'Wolfskin, J. W., Easter window of 740 Worcester, Mass 75, 312, 670 724, 1062. Yearbook of agriculture, the 994 'Yucca filamentosa 530 SUPPI.EIVIENT. *A few of the modern peonies and soiiif; of their names— Opposite page 988 %m l^mm§m i^s^m Jlmehoa is "the Prow af the UesseI; thsrs may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas.' Vol. XXIV. CHiCAQO AND NEW YORK. JANUARY 28, 1905, No. 869 IfLHiiE l^^mmmm i^iLmmm TWBNTIBTH YbAB. Copyright 1905, by American Florist Company. Entered aa Second-Class Mail Matter. PUBLIBHBB BTBRT SATURDAY BY AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. Eastern Oftlce: 429 Sixth Ave., New York. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officeks— J. C. Vatjghan, Chicago, president; J. R. Freeman, Washington, D. C., vice-presi- dent; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place. Room 11, Boston Mass., secretary; II. B. Beattt, Oil •ity. Pa., treasurer Twenty-first annual meeting at Washington, D. C, August, 1905. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Boston, 1906. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., 1905. Wm. J. Stewart, U Hamilton Pluce, Bos- ton, Mass., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition, November, 1905. Fred. H. Lemon, Richmond, Ind., secretary. Palm Beach in January. From purple skies without a cloud A flood of moonlight falls On miles of scented orange groves HuDg thick with golden balls. Faint measures pulse along the air, The music of the band. And wavelets from enchanted isles Run lisping up the sand. The fireflies in the sugarcane Their nightly revels hold. The tea rose at the cottage door Displays a heart of gold; And where the long gray mosses drop A curtain by the stream The waxen calla lily bud Lies folded in a dream. The tinkle of a ban]o sounds Across the silvered fields Its rart-st perfume to the breeze The orani^e blossom yields: The robin that so bravely led New England's tardy spring, To-nipht upon a live oak tucks His head beneath his wing. Not far beyond the everglades And green palmetto trees Are northern cities roofed with snow, And crystal brooks that freeze; But here, bf side the sapphire sea, In dewy, fragrant bowers, Sweet summer in u gauzy robe Sits weaving orange flowers. —Leslie's IVeekly. American Carnation Society, Fouiteenth Annual Meeting, Chicago, January 25-26, J905. The Convention and Exhibition. The fourteenth annual meeting and exhibition of the American Carnation Society was held in the large banquet hall of the Auditorium hotel, Chicago, January 25 and 26. The central por- tion of the beautiful hall was assigned to the exhibition, the southern end to the meeting and the northern end was used to receive and unpack the blooms previous to staging. The whole situa- President-elect Peter Fisher. tlon was so admirably adapted for the event that It would be difficult to con- ceive it possible to improve upon. The officers and committees of the local club rendered such valuable and will- ing assistance to the exhibitors in staging their flowers that this usually exciting work was completed with the least possible friction, and when the hour of 1 p. m. came all was in com- plete readiness for the judges. The belated exhibits due to slow train ser- vice were this year few indeed, and when later staged received due recog- nition from the judges and visitors. The display, while perhaps not much if any larger than that of a year ago, at Detroit, was certainly far superior in merit, measured by the quality of the blooms and number of varieties shown. The merit of the flowers was not confined alone to size but extended to their fresh appearance which was maintained to the last hours of the show. Few, indeed, comparatively speaking, were the exceptions noted. The happy thought of the management in covering the display tables with light green bunting was an essential feature of the finished appearance of the exhibition and was certainly a great improvement on the cold white usually seen employed for that pur- pose. Wednesday Evening Session. The first session of the convention was called to order in the assembly room of the Auditorium hotel, Wednes- day evening, at 8 p. m. by W. N. Rudd. Howard S. Taylor was introduced and he, in behalf of the city of Chicago, delivered an address of welcome to the assembled visitors. He commended the industry and tenacity of carnation- ists whose efforts in improving the carnation have been productive of such great results as shown in the exhibition hall. He urged a contin- uance of such efforts and predicted the ideal 4-inch flower as the certain result. In behalf of the assembled visitors E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., made a brief but witty response which was much applauded. President Harts- horne then read his address and Sec- retary Herr read the full list of awards as shown by the judges' report in another part of the paper. The reports of Secretary Herr and Treasurer Dor- ner were then read. The McKlnley memorial fund com- mittee reported through Chairman H. M. Altick, of Dayton, O. He urged The American Florist. Jan. 28, that the florists give a more generous response to the appeals of the commit- tee, and suggested donating a percent- age of their sales on McKinley day. Mr. Rudd in discussing the subject offered the resolution, which was unanimously adopted, that a suitable offering by this society of carnation blooms be sent to the grave of our late lamented president, at Canton, O., on the anniversary of his birth. A resolu- tion was adopted to continue the com- mittee and endorsing its suggestion to give a percentage of their sales to the fund. The report of the nomenclature committee was then read, followed by the reading of a paper on "Carnation Diseases" by Prof. H. Hasselbring, of the University of Chicago. The dis- cussion of this paper was opened by W. N. Rudd, who stated he should have to deny the theory advanced by the essayist that carnations would not "run out" and pointed to the Lawson variety as a distinct example of it. C. W. "Ward recommended the steril- ization of all soil used inside to pre- vent stem rot. He found a low tem- perature conducive to strength of plants and the use of a limited amount of artificial fertilizers. Peter Fisher advanced the theory that perfectly healthy cuttings may become Infested with stem rot by a check in the growth. Cuttings left too long in the sand after being rooted would be suffi- cient cause for originating the disease in question. In answering the ques- tion of J. A. Valentine as to what really constituted complete steriliza- tion. Prof. Hasselbring stated that a temperature of 212° or over would totally destroy the germs in the soil. Mr. Weber, of Oakland, Md., said he thought stem rot was nature's method of destroying dead vegetable matter in plants. BOSTON GETS THE NEXT CONVENTION. The matter of selecting the next meeting place was then taken up. Sec- retary Herr read letters from Vice- President Wm. Gammage, of London, Ont., and J. H. Dunlop, inviting the society to meet in Toronto. An invita- tion was received from the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society to meet in Roston, seconded by the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of that city. After considerable discussion the matter was put to a vote which was very evenly divided. It was later found, however, by reference to the constitution that the directors alone were empowered to appoint a meeting place. Mr. Dunlop then withdrew his invitation in favor of Boston and the latter place was finally selected by the directors. The nomination of officers was then taken up and the evening session adjourned. Thursday Morning Session. The Thursday morning session opened with the announcement of the committee on final resolutions, George A. Rackham, M. A. Patten and C. W. .Johnson, The discussion of the presi- dent's address was opened by C. W. Ward, who was substituted in W. N. Rudd's place on the committee. Speak- ing for the committee in reference to the All America flower show, he said that a standing committee should be appointed, the members coming from different parts of the country, to carry into effect the suggestions of the presi- dent, making the exhibition of seed- lings the chief object. These shows should be given in the fall in connec- tion with the regular fall exhibitions. It was recommended that the mat- ter of numerous sports, the similarity of which causes much confusion, be left in the hands of the nomenclature committee. A paper on "Cutting, Packing and Shipping Carnations" was then read by C. L. Washburn with practical demon- strations. E. G. Gillett opened the discussion on the paper by saying that all the growers knew well enough how and when to cut the blooms for ship- ment, but they too frequently ignore many essential points in preparing and shipping the stock. He urged all grow- ers to be more careful in the handling and shipping of cut blooms. After a vote of thanks to Mr. Washburn, the report of the judges on miscellaneous exhibits was submitted and the session adjourned. Thursday Afternoon Session. The Thursday afternoon session con- vened at 2 o'clock. A paper on "Exhi- bition Carnations" was read by Fred Lemon, of Richmond, Ind. A lively dis- cussion followed in which Eugene Dailledouze, of Flatbush, N. Y., and Richard Witterstaetter, of Cincinnati, O., took an active part. The president nominated a committee to arrange for the annual exhibition of seedlings as follows: C. W. Ward, Fred Lemon and R. Witterstaetter. The oflicers as nom- inated by the nominating committee at the session Wednesday evening were then unanimously elected as follows: President, Peter Fisher, Ellis. Mass.; vice-president, John Dunlop, Toronto, Ont.; secretary, Albert M. Herr, Lan- caster, Pa.; treasurer, Fred Dorner, Jr., LaFayette, Ind.; director, three years, Wm. Weber, to succeed himself; judge, three years, Wm. Nicholson. On motion of J. A. Valentine it was decided to send an expression of appre- ciation to Wm. Scott, of Buffalo, N. ^., for his valuable services in the past as judge of the society. A motion was carried instructing the secretary to draw up proper resolutions on the deaths of Elisha Nye Peirce and Henry Weber, whose loss to the society was great. M. Stuart asked for some rec- ognition of the Purdue Experiment Station, which institution is about to be abandoned because of lack of funds. ^ He also asked the society's endorse- ment of the work of that institution. President Hartshorne's Address. What little I wish to say to you must be frag- mentary owing to my desire to avoid boring you with a long address. We meet today in our fourteenth annual con- vention. My prede- cessor has said, did he believe in signs and omens he would be fearful of the suc- cess of this, the thirteenth annual meet- ing. Now I would say, were I a believer in them I would be fearful of what was going to happen to me, as I have the honor of being your thirteenth president. But if I may judge from the many old-time faces before me and such a goodly sprinkling of enthusi- astic new ones, the welfare of our society and the success of this meeting is not going to suffer on that account. Some of you have come a thousand miles or more to pay homage to — dare I say the queen — well, to many of us the queen of flowers, the carnation. This society has done a great work since its organization in promoting these exhibits, offering prizes and cer- tificates for new as well as old carna- tions, thus making our hybridists work harder than ever to keep pace and meet the ideals of our judges. Without this society I am afraid we would still be plodding along in a marking time fashion as we were fif- teen to twenty years ago. It is just fourteen years ago since the dissem- ination of the once great carnation, Daybreak, which really marked a new era in carnationdom. While several good varieties made a bid for our favor in the following years, it was nine years before Mr. Fisher gave us the Mrs. Lawson, the next real sensa- tion. After that came Prosperity, a variety that is still in a class by itself on account of its distinctiveness. Then came Enchantress, and now Lady Bountiful and Fiancee. Therefore it looks to me as if from now on it is reasonable to expect a new wonder about every year. While we cannot all raise a wonder, each individual member of this society can take some share of the credit for what has been done in advancing the carnation in general. For you support the society and the society enthuses and stimulates the hybridizer to keep pegging away. That gentleman is now having some valuable help from the sportive ten- dencies of what were at one time his seedlings, but now good standard vari- eties. The Mrs. Lawson. for instance, has given us the White Lawson, There is no question but what this variety. igo5. The American Florist. GENERAL VIEW OF THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION AT CHICAGO, JANUARY 25-26. now thoroughly fixed, will become a valuable standard. It originated in two or three different establishments, and I believe each one of them is con- ceded to be identical with the other. It was a good thing for the trade when the owners of these several sports got together and agreed on one name for all of them. There are sev- eral other sports which I believe iden- tical in every respect with each other now being registered with the society under different names. This should be stopped, as it only causes confusion to the trade in general. A matter that has been discussed pro and con in our past conventions is one relative to Judging seedlings at various seasons and another one regarding the best month in which to hold our annual exhibition, both of which are worthy of our consideration. I wish to offer a few suggestions along these lines. I would like to have this society go on record as favoring an annual, all America, flower show, to be held in November and in a different city each year. I believe the time is ripe for it. Perhaps the Society of American Florists or the World's Fair Flower Show Association could be induced to take the matter up. If there was such an exhibition it would enable us to see the new carnations in the fall as well as at our own grand show later In the season, without any extra expense to the American Carnation Society. We could offer our certifi- cates there, which might be termed fall certificates, and also collect entry fee the same as usual. This in a measure would cover the part relative to judging seedlings at different sea- sons, and be a great benefit to intro- ducer and buyer alike of a new variety as well as to the trade in general. And we need not be so particular as to the date for our own exhibition. Here is another suggestion. If a cer- tain grower has a new carnation for distribution to the trade, give him the chance of receiving our endorsement or otherwise of its commercial value, by applying to our president for a committee of judges or practical grow- ers to visit his establishment and inspect the variety growing, say two or three times during the season. The committee could consist of three good men living in his (the grower's) vicin- ity. I believe this plan is followed by the New York Florists' Club. It would be just as easy to get the committees for this purpose as it is for the Chrys- anthemum Society of America to secure its several committees, to meet every Saturday for two or three months. One feature of the carnation plant we can congratulate ourselves upon more than any other, I believe, is the healthiness of the acknowledged pres- ent day standard varieties. We do not hear so much about stem-rot, bacteria, rust, etc., as we did four or five years ago. The reason for this I lay to the fact that the hybridist has refrained from using for crossing purposes vari- eties that are subject to those diseases, and again to our semi-indoor mode of culture, early planting, which I recom- mended in my essay at the Buffalo meeting. The prices obtainable for carnation blooms the past few years has hardly kept pace with the improvement and the quality of them. When we held our convention in this city seven years ago, fancy carnations were bringing 8 cents at the holidays and occasion- ally higher prices were heard of. The best varieties at that time were Jubi- lee, Mayor Pingree. Mrs, McBurney and Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt. The same prices were realized this season for improved varieties that were better grown, but the years between rarely saw the top figures, and yet the cost of production is much higher. The reason for this state of affairs is no doubt due to overproduction; but when you take into consideration that there are a million more plants grown in this vicinity alone, producing about fourteen millions a year more blooms for this, the Chicago market, we can hardly be surprised at the non-advance- ment of the price. Still I doubt if we have much reason to complain, for during that period we have had no panic in the business world and no serious slump in flowerdom, and the prospects of the future I think are encouraging. Personally I think we are on the eve of an unusually pros- perous era, and I trust the carnations will reap their share of the benefits. Since we last met in Chicago, we have been to Philadelphia, Buffalo and Baltimore, each one of these cities approximately a thousand miles from the western carnation belt, making it very difficult for growers in that vicin- ity to make creditable showings. In the years following the conventions mentioned we went to Indianapolis, Brooklyn, Detroit, and now Chicago. This is as it should be. Now let us go east again, the middle east, or even enter new fields, as I believe great benefits are derived by our society in spreading the knowledge of our work and showing the products of our skill in any city within a reasonable ship- ping distance of a carnation center. The growth of the carnation's pop- ularity among all classes of people should be very gratifying to us, and still I believe it to be only in its infancy. One thing more than all others that will, I am sure, increase this popularity in the future, is that grand body, the Carnation League of America, with 3,000,000 members, each wearing a carnation on each January 29th as a tribute to the memory of our beloved President McKinley. We shall soon hear the report of the judges of the present exhibition. Some of us will be disappointed; others will 4 The American Florist. Jan. 28, experience those thrills of joy which victory brings. If you are a new exhibitor and are beaten, do not be discouraged. Take your defeat with good grace, find out if possible the weak points of your exhibit and return home with a determination to overcome them next year. Before concluding, I beg of you, one and all, to attend the sessions and stay with them until each one is over. Help us to get through with what business we have and make this convention what it ought to be, the greatest yet. After the sessions are over there will be plenty of time to explode your otherwise pent-up enthusiasm. That your Chicago friends will be with you and stay with you to the end, is a fore- gone conclusion. Now to business. Secretary Herr's Report. Your secretary reports having issued the reg- ular printed matter of this society during the past year and mailing the same to all the mem- bers of the society. The attempt was made of issuing the full premium list early in the fall and mailing the same at two different times, once in October and again in January. The idea was to give the advertisers in this list the advantage of a double circulation. The attempt can hardly be called a success, as it was almost impossible to get advertising and specials together in September. They were received so slowly that it came to be a rush job and an error or two in the copy was the result. These were corrected in the issue sent out in January and a few additions made to the list in the form of a supplement. We are as yet without a permanent stenographer (that is the same sten- ographer for every meeting) and until we get one, our reports are bound to be incomplete in some respect. T/e were fortunate in securing at the last meeting and for this one, stenograph- ers who have had some experience in horticultural matters, but to give us a complete report such as this society should have, requires a stenographer who will be with us year after year, get acquainted with us, know our names, our voices and the meaning of all the terms we use. There were during the year the usual number of complaints as to mail matter not reaching the members, in several instances four pieces having been sent the same party. In justice to myself I want to say that all reg- ular matter such as circulars, premium lists, etc., are sent out addressed by a machine that makes it a mechanical impossibility to miss any one. While we are not by any means in financial straits yet there are so many things the society could do with ample funds back of it, that we should use every endeavor to increase our perma- nent fund and our membership as well. For the latter I would suggest a dis- play advertisement got up with a cut of the front cover of our annual report and inserted in the trade papers the week the report is sent out at a cost not to exceed $5.00 for each paper used, and one insertion only. With the papers presented for this meeting our report ought to be a good one and a strong, pictured, good sized advertise- ment ought to pay well in the increase of our membership. Any member who has either crit- icism or new ideas for the advance- ment of the society can have the same brought before the board of directors VARIEGATED LAWSON.— FULL SIZE. (Introduc<'doby F. II, Pit-rson Company, Tarrytown, N. Y.) promptly, by sending them in writing to the secretary, either at this meeting or any time during the year. There is no stop to the development of the carnation, there can be none to this, its patron society, but we need the assistance of every member as well as the board of directors and other bffi- cers. Treasurer Dorner's Report. The report of Treas- urer Dorner showed the following facts and fig- ures: EXPENDITUBES. Vouchers paid.$ 752.64 Balance cash on hand 413.13 Total $1165.77 RECEIPTS. Balance, Feb. 20, 1904 $ 253.36 Cash from member- ship $556.00 Cash from interest 78.16 " registering . . 14.00 " advertising . 186.25 " " late entries. . 2.00 " " certificates of merit 50.00 Cash from special pre- miums 26.00 $ 912.41 Total $1165.77 PERMANENT FUND. Balance Feb. 20, 1904.. $1910.21 Boston and Scott ferns. Cash, Chicago Carnation Company $50.00 Balance, C. W. Ward... 36.00 $ 86.00 Total $1996.21 Report of Nomenclature Committee. There were registered during the year the following carnations: W. L. Lewis, Marlboro, Mass., Mrs. W. L. Lewis. Baur & Smith, Indianapolis, Ind., Flambeau and Beatrice. W. B. Arnold, Rockland, Mass., Variegated Lawson. F. A. Blake, Rochdale, Mass., Har- vard Crimson. H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md., My Maryland. L. E. Marquisee, Syracuse, N. Y., White Enchantress. F. R. Thornton, Streator, 111., Mel- ody. Guttman & Weber, New York, N. Y., Victory. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., Indianapolis, Ind., Coral, Allspice and Candace. W. A. Harkett, Dubuque, Iowa, Maid of Honor. Robert C. Pye, Nyack, N. Y., Senator D. C. Noble, Columbia City, Ind., Uncle Peter. There has been some complaint about the name Senator Crane from the members of this committee, lest it be confounded with the variety G. H. Crane. The secretary took this matter up with Mr. Pye and he replied that it was named because the flower was associated with the Crane family and that by the time it was likely to be introduced the older variety. Crane, would no longer be grown. He refused, therefore, to change the name. The variety, Uncle Peter, is similar 1905- Th E American Florist. in description to Melody, and we hope at this show to have the two varieties together for comparison, Melody hav- ing priority of registration. Lawson pink. — Emil Buettner first, with Mrs. T. W. Lawson; Poehlmann Brothers Company second, with Mrs. T. W. Lawson. E. G. HILL COMPANY'S LADY BOUNTIFUL, AT CHICAGO CONVENTION. (First prize 100 white.) Eeport of the Judges. The following is a complete list of the awards: CLASS A ONE HUNDRED BLOOMS. White. — E. G. Hill Company, Rich- mond, Ind., first, with Lady Bountiful; W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind., second, with Lady Bountiful. Daybreak pink. — Chicago Carnation Company, Joliet, 111., first, with Enchantress; The E. G. Hill Company second, with Enchantress. Lawson pink — Chicago Carnation Company first, with Mrs. T. W. Lawson; Emil Buettner, Park Ridge, 111., second, with Mrs. T. W. Lawson. Scott pink. — Chicago Carnation Company first, with Fiancee; no sec- ond. Scarlet. — Chicago Carnation Com- pany first, with Cardinal; J. D. Thompson Carnation Company, Joliet, 111., second, with Robert Craig. Crimson. — Chicago Carnation Com- pany first, with Harlowarden; Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y., second, with The President. Yellow variegated. — Chicago Carna- tion Company first, with Dorothy Whitney; no second. White variegated. — J. D. Thompson Carnation Company first, with Mrs. M. A. Patten; W. J. & M. S. Vesey, second, with Glendale. Any other color. — Poehlmann Bros. Company, Chicago, first, with Pros- perity; no second. CLASS B — FIFTY BLOOMS. White. — Emil Buettner first, with Gov. Wolcott; E. G. Hill Company second, with Lady Bountiful. Daybreak pink. — E. G. Hill Com- pany first, with Enchantress; Chicago Carnation Company second, with Enchantress. Scott pink. — J. D. Thompson Carna- tion Company first, with Mrs. E. A. Nelson; H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md., second, with Lord. Scarlet. — J. D. Thompson Carnation Company first, with Estelle; no sec- ond. Crimson. — Cottage Gardens first, with The President; same second, with Octoroon. Yellow variegated. — Chicago Carna- tion Company first, with Dorothy Whitney; F. Dorner & Sons Company, Lafayette, Ind., second, with Dorothy Whitney. White variegated. — Chicago Carna- tion Company first, with Mrs. M. A. Patten; E, G. Hill Company second, with Mrs. M. A. Patten. Any other color. — Chicago Carna- tion Company first, with Prosperity; second divided between Poehlmann Brothers Company and W. J. & M. S. Vesey, with Prosperity. CLASS C TWENTY-FIVE BLOOMS. White. — Emil Buettner first, with Gov. Wolcott; J. D. Thompson Carna- tion Company second, with Gov. Wolcott. Daybreak pink. — Emil Buettner first, with Morning Glory; Chicago Carnation Company second, with Fair Maid. Lawson pink. — Emil Buettner first and second, with Mrs. T. W. Lawson. Scott pink. — J. D. Thompson Car- nation Company first, with Mrs. E. A. Nelson; H. Weber & Sons second, with Genevieve Lord. Scarlet. — H. Weber & Sons first, with Estelle; J. D. Thompson Carna- tion Company second, with Estelle. Yellow variegated. — Chicago Carna- tion Company first, with Dorothy Whitney. Any other color. — Guttman & Weber, Lynbrook, N. Y., first, with Prosper- ity; W. J. & M. S. Vesey second, with Prosperity. SPECIAL PREMIUMS CLASS D. Wm. Scott's prize for fifty blooms scarlet, E. G. Hill Company first, with Cardinal; Guttman & Weber second, with Victory. CLASS E. E. G. Gillett's prize for best fifty blooms, no first; E. G. Hill Company second, with Cardinal. CLASS Q. H. Weber & Son's prize, E. G. Hill Company first, with Gov. Lowndes; same, Guttman & Weber first, with Genevieve Lord. CLASS H. Best fifty blooms Crusader. — John C. W. WARD'S SEEDLINGS, AT CHICAGO CONVENTION. 6 The American Florist. Jan. 28, Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich., first. CLASS M. Best fifty blooms Indianapolis. — Emil Buettner. CLASS N. J. C. Moninger Company's prize for Report of Judges on Miscellaneous Exhibits. F. R. Pierson Company, Tarrytown fern, very fine. Waban Rose Conservatories, pink rose, Wellesey, very fine. J. M. Gasser Floral Company, red CARNATION MY MARYLAND AT CHICAGO CONVENTION. (Vase ol Robert. Cniig second exhibit from left.) best fifty crimson, first and second divided between Chicago Carnation Company and Poehlmann Brothers' Company; same, best fifty yellow. CLASS o. Foley Manufacturing Company's cup for best 100 blooms arranged for effect, Jos. M. Smely, Aurora, 111., half the prize. SWEEPSTAKES. Best vase in class A, Chicago Car- nation Company first, with Fiancee. Best vase in class B, E. G. Hill Company first, with Enchantress. CEETiriCATES. Preliminary certificate. — C. W. Ward for the following seedlings: No. 569, 93 points; 234, 86 points; 211. 91 points; Alma Ward, 88 points; 2528, 85 points; 2653, 86 points. E. G. Hill Company, seedling No. 12, 85 points. S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., Helen Goddard, 85 points. SPECIAL MEDALS. The Lawson medal for the best vase of 100 blooms, any variety, any color, Chicago Carnation Company, for Fiancee. Silver medal for the best fifty undis- seminated bloomy, C. W. Ward, for Robert Craig. Bronze medal for second best vase of fifty blooms, H. Weber & Sons, for My Maryland. S. A. F. silver medal, J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Company, for Robert Craig. ' S. A. F. bronze medal, H. Weber & Sons, for My Maryland. Vaughan's cup for best fifty undis- seminated blooms, any color, H. W. Buckbee, for seedling No. 38. A. Dietsch & Co.'s prize for best fifty undisseminated from Illinois, J. D. Thompson Carnation Company, for Robert Craig. rose, Gen. MacArthur, a very fragrant, pretty fiower. Indianapolis Flower and Plant Com- pany, and John Hartje, Candace, a very pretty pink; Coral, promising daybreak pink; Allspice, variegated, very good. Swan Peterson Floral Company, white seedling, nice commercial white; The Belle and display of other varie- ties. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Rose La Detroit, fine blooms; fine display of snap dragon. Eli Cross, good display of violets, single and double. Robt. Klagge, interesting display of seedling carnations. B. K. & B. Floral Company, display • Richmond Gem carnation. J. H. Peterson, Begonia Turnford Hall, very interesting. E. G. Hill Company, new rose, Rich- mond, a magnificent rose, beautifully staged; Rosalind Our English, a fine pink rose. Nathan Smith & Son, Chrysanthe- mum John Burton, remarkably good and late. R. Witterstaetter, a fine exhibit too late for competition. F. Dorner & Sons, a striking vase of many unnamed seedlings. F. R. Pierson Company, good display of White Lawson and an exhibit of 100 blooms of nice Variegated Lawson. Cottage Gardens Company, large dis- play of Ethel Ward and many unnamed seedlings. W. J. Palmer & Son, fine exhibit of Red Lawson. Jottings. A large number of convention visi- tors made a flying trip to Joliet Fri- day morning to visit the establish- ments of the Chicago Carnation Com- pany and the J. D. Thompson Carna- tion Company. The visiting ladies were informally entertained at dinner in the Audi- torium annex Thursday afternoon, fol- lowed by a delightful theater party at Studebaker's theater. Palmer's Red Lawson carnations were used in the table decorations. The Banquet. The beautifully decorated banquet hall on the sixth floor of the Audi- CARNATION WHITE LAWSON,— FULL SIZE. igo5. The American Florist. torium hotel was the scene of the clos- ing event of the convention Thursday evening. Completeness in all particu- lars marked the efforts of the local committee to dispense to the 200 visi- tors present the well known hospitality of the Chicago florists. At the close of the enjoyable feast W. N. Rudd intro- duced President-elect Peter Fisher, who was greeted with loud applause. He spoke encouragingly of the great possibilities of the society and urged all to pull together to attain the great results he hoped and predicted for the next convention at Boston. The responses to toasts were: E. G. Hill, "Frenzied Finance;" J. C. Vaughan, "Conventions and Flower Shows;" E. C. Miller, of Bracondale, Canada, "The Good Old Times;" C. W. Ward, "What About the Future?" Brief addresses were also made by James Hartshorne, F. R. Pierson, Lewis Ullrich, P. Dorner, Jr., and Phil Hauswirth and a song by W. J. Lawrence. Before the close of the fes- tivities Mr. Rudd made a formal pres- entation of the medal awards: Chicago Carnation Co., Lawson medal; C. W. Ward, silver medal; H. Weber & Sons, bronze medal. George A. Rackham then read final resolutions, as follows: Your committee on final resolutions begs to report: that it feels itself entirely unable to express its apprecia- tion of the unbounded hospitality, unvarying courtesy and kindness of the Chicago Florists' Club towards the members of the American Carnation Society, therefore, Resolved, that the thanks of this society be extended to the Chicago Florists' Club and to Phil Hauswirth to whom much credit is due for the success of the splendid exhibition of the divine flower and to the commit- tee of arrangements, J. C. Vaughan, Leonard Kill and P. J. Hauswirth. Geo. a. Rackham. C. W. Johnson. M. A. Patten. The Visitors. Among those in attendance at the convention we noted the following: H. M. Altick, Dayton, O. Henry Baer, Peoria, 111. Geo. Bartholomew, Dayton, O. Guy Bate, East Cleveland, O. A. P. J. Bauer, Indianapolis, Ind. Prof. A. C. Beal, Urbana, 111. Ed. Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind. John Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind. Peter Beuerlein, Elmhurst, N. Y. G. Boehringer, Bay City, Mich. Fred Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich. H. W. Buckbee, Rockford, 111. H. Bunyard, New York. Fred Burki, Allegheny, Pa. P. G. Butz, New Castle, Pa. W. A. Clark, Pittsburg, Pa. Jas. Clelland, Grove City, Pa. L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. Y. Mrs. L. E. Cohn, Manistee, Mich. Walter Coles, Kokomo, Ind. E. H. Cushman, Sylvania, O. Arthur H. Dew, Albion, Mich. Wm. Dilger, Detroit. Pred E. Dorner, Lafayette, Ind. Theo. Dorner, Lafayette, Ind. C. P. Dudley, Parkersburg, W. Va. J. H. Dunlop, Toronto, Ont., Can. J. A. Evans, Richmond, Ind. Peter Fisher, Ellis. Mass. E. A. Foster, Cincinnati, 0. CARNATION WHITE LAWSON. (Introduced by F. E. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. Y.) J. R. Fotheringham, Tarrytown, N. Y. Frank Priedler, Joliet, 111. N. H. Gano, Martinsville, Ind. E. W. Garland, Washington, Pa. J. M. Gasser, Cleveland, O. E. G. Gillett. Cincinnati, O. I. Gingrich, South Bend, Ind. H. W. P. Goetz, Saginaw, Mich. C. Gullett, Lincoln, III. A. J. Guttman, New York. B. W. Guy, Belleville, 111. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O. J. E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa. A. Halstead, Belleville, 111. Frank Holznagle, Detroit, Mich. Jas. Hartshorne, Joliet, III. H. A. Hart, Cleveland, O. John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind. F. G. Hasselman, Indianapolis, Ind. J. A. E. Haugh, Anderson, Ind. R. B. Hayes, Shelby, O. Chas. F. Heite, Kansas City, Mo. Wm. Hielscher, Detroit, Mich. W. C. Hill, Streator. 111. Chas. Hoffman, DeHaven, Pa. Fred Huckriede. Indianapolis, Ind. P. G. Hunt, Park Ridge. 111. A. Jablonsky. Wellston, Mo. C. W. Johnson, Rockford, 111. T. C. Joy, Nashville, Tenn. H. Junge, Indianapolis. Wm. P. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y. Geo. M. Kellogg, Pleasant Hill, Mo. Mr. Keiffaber, Dayton, O. R. O. King, North Tonawanda, N. Y. Chas. Knopf, Richmond, Ind. P. J. Knecht, Fort Wayne, Ind. Otto G. Koenig, St. Louis, Mo. W. L. Kring, Fairbury, 111. E. N. Kroninger, Allentown, Pa. H. J. Krueger, Meadville, Pa. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, III. L. L. Lamborn, Alliance, O. W. J. Lawrence, Eglinton, Can. Pred H. Lemon, Richmond, Ind. Chris. Lund, Warsaw, Wis. G. W. Mattson, Chester Heights, Pa. M. McConnell. Sharon, Pa. Fred Meinhardt. St. Louis, Mo. Felix Mensze. Glencoe, N. Y. W. C. Merkel, West Mentor, O. John Murchie, Sharon, Pa. Saml. Murray, Kansas City, Mo. C. E. Neale, Worcester, Mass. J. Newby, Logansport, Ind. Wm. Nicholson. Pramingham, Mass. D. C. Noble, Columbia City, Ind. M. A. Patten, Tewksbury, Mass. 8 The American Florist. Jan. 28, S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa. A. Peterson, Paxton, 111. J. Peterson, Cincinnati, O. Swan Peterson, Gibson City, 111. C. A. Pierce, Waltham, Mass. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis. Geo. A. Rackham, Detroit, Mich. John Reimels, Woodhaven, L. I. J. C. Rennison, Sioux City, la. J. Rolker, New York. Chas. A. Schmitt, Cleveland, O. Jacob Schulz, Louisville, Ky. J. A. Shaw, New York. Wm. Sims, Cliftondale, Mass. H. R. Singler, Morgan Park, 111. S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. Jos. M. Smely, Aurora, 111. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. H. C. Smith, Piqua, O. J. Steidele, Central, Mo. O. A. Stoll, Oxford, Pa. E. A. Stroud, Strafford, Pa. T. B. Stroup, New Philadelphia, O. J. S. Stuart, Anderson, Ind. L. J. Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo. J. F. Sullivan, Detroit, Mich. Albert Sunderbruch, Cincinnati, 6. .Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa. G. H. Taepke, Detroit, Mich. J. D. Thompson, Joliet, III. Herman Ullrich, Tiffin, O. Lewis Ullrich, Tiffin, O. J. A. Valentine, Denver, Col. Jno. R. Van Bochove, Kalamazoo, Mich. Mrs. W. J. Vesey, Ft. Wayne, Ind. John Walker, Youngstown, O. Chas. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y. Geo. H. Warrick, Washington, Pa. Fred C. Weber, St. Louis, Mo. Wm. Weber, Oakland, Md. J. F. Wilcox, Council Bluffs, la. F. R. Williams, Cleveland, O. R. Witterstaetter, Cincinnati, O. J. L. Wyland, De Haven. Pa. N. Zweifel, Milwaukee, Wis. Carnation Diseases. BY PROF. H. nASSELBRING, UNIVERSITY OP CHICAGO. Witli the extended cultivation and amel- ioration of the carna- tion new diseases and disorders have made their appearance. Are these troubles the re- sult of cultivation? Has the continued high cul- ture predisposed the plants to certain forms of disease? What are the diseases that threaten CARNATION DAHEIM. (Introduced by F. R. Pierson Company, Turrytown, N. Y.) the carnation to-day and how can they be prevented? These are questions of ever increas- ing importance to the florist. Their importance will increase with every extension of the cultivation of the car- nation. In no other branch of horti- culture is the investment and risk so great as in floriculture. No other branch of agriculture and all the related pursuits expends so large a proportion of the returns for labor. A failure means a corresponding loss. Every factor that is likely to cause failure should be thoroughly under- stood. The whole question has received far from sufficient attention. Our experi- ment stations while they have vastly furthered the interest of other branches of agriculture and horticul- ture, have left the whole fleld of flor- ists' problems almost untouched. In this state (Illinois) containing the largest greenhouse industry in the world our experiment station cannot legally take up any question relating to the culture of plants under glass. The florist must stand on his own feet. In the absence of sufficient experi- mental investigation it will be pos- sible to touch only the main features of the question of diseases, and point out the possible future of the carna- tion in relation to them. In the main the troubles with which the florist has to deal may be classed under three categories, insect enemies, physiological disorders, and fungous diseases. Fortunately the carnation has but few insect enemies and these are so well understood that I will not take up the time to speak of them. The others are not so well under- stood. Physiological diseases result from the disturbances of the functions of a plant from any cause whatever. Less than three-quarters of a century ago it was the common view that all cultivated plants must be regarded as diseased because they were not grow- ing under natural conditions. There- fore their functions must be disturbed. We no longer follow this mode of thinking. There is no reason to believe that plants are weakened or impaired in vitality by continued cultivation. It is true that we cannot define what we mean by "vitality" in a plant, but if its vitality was impaired by contin- uous cultivation we should finally expect it to die. This has not been our experience. Wheat has been in cultivation for thousands of years and the plants are more vigorous and give greater yields today than one thousand years ago. You will perhaps mention the "running out" of varieties. I do not think varieties have run out. They have been superseded by better ones and by comparison the older variety has appeared to "run out." We have no record but our judgment to show that any variety has "run out." It is true, certainly, that all plants vary under cultivation and the same seed pod may give some offspring of a weak and some of a vigorous habit but this is incident to cultivation and not caused thereby. The cause lies In the unknown factors governing the variation of plants. As physiological troubles we may mention the "sleeping" of flowers and bursting of the calyx. The cause of igo5. The American Florist. CARNATION DAHEIM— FULL SIZE. these troubles rests to a great extent in the nature of the variety, but to some extent also in outer conditions. The very fact that the calyx of cer- tain varieties bursts with some grow- ers but not with others shows that this trouble is greatly inilu- enced by outer conditions and can be solved by experimentation. As yet, as I have said, these subjects have never been scientifically investigated. It is to be hoped that some time these ques- tions will receive their proper share of attention by our experiment sta- tions. In considering fungous dis- eases we must keep in mind distinctly one thing. These diseases are caused by distinct parasitic organisms. A fungus is an individual organism Just as much as the carnation plant is. It has a vegetation period and finally pro- duces spores which again reproduce the same fungus. Its whole develop- ment can be followed with the same certainty with which the development of any plant can be followed from seed to maturity. Parasitic fungi live in the tissues of other plants spreading In the same manner as roots in the soil. In this way fungi produce dis- eases by destroying the tissues of the plants upon which they feed. Diseases of this nature are often attributed to some sort of unfavorable conditions such as lack of ventilation, too much water, deep planting and the like. This is an error. While cer- tain conditions favor the growth of fungi and thus cause disease to appear more abundantly it is nevertheless true that such diseases would not appear if the fungi were absent. The fungi are in every instance the prime cause of disease — not the conditions. There are at the present time but two fungous diseases of the carnation which we need to discuss — the rust and the stem-rot. The rust was a prevalent disease about two years ago. At that time it was feared as the worst enemy of the carnation as its frequent discussion in the horticultural literature of that time indicates. At the present time the subject has almost dropped out of existence. It still appears spasmod- ically here and there on some varie- ties, but it is no longer the dreaded enemy of the carnation. We will come back to the causes of this again. The stem rot is a far more serious disease and one which will be difficult to control. It is caused by a fungus of the genus fusarium. While the name of the fungus may not carry with it any special significance we shall see presently that this is one of a great group of fungi which have received considerable attention of late and that the study of this group has been the chief means of developing a new method of controlling diseases. These fungi are the causes of the now well known wilt- diseases of many plants. The wilt diseases of the cot- ton, cowpea, watermelon, flax and aster are caused by species of fusa- rium. These diseases have been care- fully investigated and from the knowl- edge gained from them we can fill out, tentatively at least, such points as are still unknown in the lite of the car- nation fusarium. The stem rot which is not primarily a rotting of the stem, but a wilt dis- ease first manifests itself by the wilt- ing of the leaves of some shoots. Very often only the leaves on one side of a shoot wilt and in nearly all cases only a part of the plant is affected. This is more especially true during the early stages of the disease. It will frequently be found that the branches on one side of the plant are affected and sometimes only those arising low down on the main stem. The dis- die and turn to a pale color without ease always progresses upward. The leaves on the affected branches soon dropping. The upper leaves on these branches may be wilted but still grow until the whole branch finally dies. SEEDLING MIKADO— FULL SIZE. (Exhibited by Patteu ^t Company, Tewksbury. Mass.) 10 The American Florist. Jan. 28y BLOOM OF CARNATION ROBERT CRAIG. (Full size, four inches iu diameter.) The calyx lobes on flower stems usually turn yellow at the tips before the upper leaves begin to die. The root systems of these plants appear healthy externally with the exception of one or two roots. These are completely decayed so that only a remnant of them is left. Yet if the diseased plants are carefully exam- ined after the roots have been washed these decayed roots can always be found. Here is evidence that the fun- gus has entered the plant from the soil through the roots. The cause of the fungus in the plant and the reason for the peculiar dam- age it causes can be easily seen by cut- ting microscopical sections at different points in the diseased stem and branches. The fungus grows from the infested roots into the water conduct- ing channels of the stem and branches. When the disease is severe these can be seen to be literally plugged up with a mass of the mycelium of the fun- gus. It is thus impossible for the plant to obtain sufficient water and wilting and death are the results. Sometimes the fungus invades only the ducts on one side of the stem and thus the leaves and branches on this side will wilt. Later when the plant is dying the other tissues are also invaded, first the pith and then the cortex. The fungus produces innu- merable spores on the dead stems and on the lower portions of the leaves. So much for the effect of the fungus on the carnation plant. Questions of more practical importance are: How does this disease get into the carna- tion beds, and how can it be pre- vented? The fusarlums are a group of soil fungi. They are found nearly every- where in decaying organic matter in the soil. I have been unable to collect evidence showing that the stem rot reappears in the same soil year after year, this being due to the fact that carnation growers change their soil annually. We know, however, that the plants are attacked from the soil and this, in connection with the fact that the fusarlums are found almost everywhere and can grow freely on dead matter in the soil, leaves scarcely any room for doubt that the soil is the source of infection. It has been defi- nitely shown that the wilt fungi of the cotton, watermelon, cowpea and flax remain indefinitely in soils once infected. In fact it has been found impossible to eradicate them. The same is probably true of the carnation wilt or stem rot. The most important question is, how to prevent the disease. Since it remains in the soil it is beyond the reach of the usual fungicides. It attacks the plants beneath the soil so that direct preventive measures are practically excluded. What hope have w'e then of ever controlling the disease? I think the solution of the question will come from a study of varieties. If we look over the different varieties now generally cultivated we find that some are badly affected, others less, and some seem not to suffer from the disease at all. It is somewhat difficult to collect exact data on this but it seems to be everywhere conceded that such varieties as Crane, Morning Glory and Flora Hill are most sub- ject to the disease, many growers having thrown these varieties out entirely. Flamingo and Apollo and White Cloud seem to suffer as much as those just mentioned. On the other hand many varieties seem to be free from the disease. These are especially the strong growing varieties such as. Harlowarden, Enchantress, those of the Lawson type and Lady Bountiful. I have seen America planted where Crane died of stem rot, yet the for- mer variety was not affected. Some varieties seem to outgrow the disease even when affected. This seems to be true of Bradt and Lord. These obser- vations are as yet of limited extent but they point to one conclusion. Some varieties of carnations are immune from stem rot. The problem for the future will be the production and selection of immune varieties. It should be the airri of the originator to VASE OF CARNATION ROBERT CRAIG. -(C. W. Ward.) igo5. The American Florist. 11 produce resistant varieties and only such varieties should be put upon the market. This plan is not impossible for it has been successfully followed in the case of cotton. Through the work of the department of agricul- ture several varieties of cotton have been produced which are resistant to the wilt. These can be planted in As soon as the growers began to improve their stock and their system of handling the flowers, there was an immense increase in the demand for the goods. This vast increase has taken place mostly in the last six or seven years, and every year has shown a larger amount of carnations planted and handled than the previous year. Ii§«^^^^^^' CARNATION JOHN E. HAINES. (Ac John E. Haines', Bethlehem, Pa.) infected fields, where other varieties have been exterminated, without being attacked by the disease. I am con- vinced that we have a similar exam- ple in the carnation rust. Almost Imperceptibly the discussion of this disease has dropped from horticultural literature. Why? If we examine the older catalogues we find many varie- ties advertised as "rust proof." These may or may not have proved as rep- resented, but the fact shows the ten- dency of the time to produce rust proof carnations. Only the varieties that actually proved rust proof finally were extensively cultivated and today the rust has practically disappeared from our greenhouses. I have no doubt that we will have a similar experience with the carnation stem rot. We have already indications of the lines to follow and experience has shown that they can be followed suc- cessfully. Cutting, Packing and Shipping Carna- tions. FOR LONG AND SHORT DISTANCE SHIP- MENTS. BY C. L. WASniJI'RN. fHUAIiO. The development of the shipping business has been the cause of the remarkable increase in the growing of carna- tions in this market. Ten years ago a very few of the blooms then being grown would do to ship, while the quan- tity grown was not over ten or twenty per cent, of the present output. The demand from outside points was very heavy, and the problem to solve was how to ship the carnations so they would arrive in good condition. This brought a close study of the methods of handling the flowers and also the constant trial of new varieties. It is now almost impossible to get the exact amount of carnation blooms received each season, but a conserva- tive opinion would place the number at about fifty thousand blooms per day during October and November, and then a gradual increase to one hun- dred thousand per day by midwinter, and continued at this rate to the end of the season. At least seventy-five or eighty per cent of this amount is shipped away from the city, and in the ability to deliver these flowers at their destination in first-class condition lies the successful conduct of the business. The manner of handling these blooms as adopted by most of the larger growers is as follows: The cutting of the flowers must be attended to with considerable judgment as regards the weather. If the weather is very cold the bloom should be allowed to open a little more than usual, as if cut too close in very cold weather they soon go to sleep. Again, if there is a warm wave with lots of moisture in the atmosphere, the flowers will be soft, and must be cut pretty close; also, during these warm spells the flowers should be kept in a little cooler tem- perature than usual to make the blooms as firm as possible.^ After the flowers are cut and tied in' bunches of twenty- five each, they should be placed in water as soon as possible. This is best accomplished by having pails of fresh water standing handy to the benches, so that as soon as a bunch is tied up it can be placed in the water at once. This is very necessary, as it helps pro- long the life of the flower. If the blooms are left out of water until the cutting is all finished, a number of them will have wilted a little and the sap in the stem harden up to such an extent that the flower will not suck up water freely. After the cutting and bunching is flnished the blooms should be placed in water in a closet or room where the temperature remains steady at about 45°, and where no drafts of air will strike them. When packing to send them to the commission man or whole- sale store, use a few sheets of news- paper between each layer of bunches, and keep the ends of the stems from touching any of the blooms. Two lay- ers of bunches are enough to put in any package, as too many heads get broken when packed in too solid. The wholesale or commission house should put the flowers in water as soon as received. Now for short distances. Where the blooms can be shipped on trains that will arrive early enough for delivery that same day, the stock sent is usually that cut the night before; but for flow- ers that will have to remain packed in the boxes over night, and for all long distance shipments, the stock taken is always cut in the morning, and after standing in water from three to six hours is sent in to the market and shipped away the same day. The old idea that a carnation keeps best if allowed to stand in water twelve to twenty-four hours before sending into market has been disproved by actual experience, and of the carnation blooms received by the wholesale growers, at least two-thirds the stock is cut in the morning and shipped in to their wholesale stores in the early afternoon, to send away the same day. CARNATION IMPERIAL. (At John E. Haines', Bethlehem, Pa.) 12 The American Florist, Jan. 28, These blooms will arrive in better shape and last longer every time than if cut the day before. After carna- tions have been kept eighteen or twenty hours in water they seem to get kind of soggy and do not ship well. The boxes used for shipping carna- tions are made of thin wood, half-inch ends and quarter-inch tops, bottoms and sides, with two half-inch cleats to fasten the stems down and hold the ice securely. These boxes are usually twelve inches wide and four to eight inches deep, and thirty-six to forty-six inches long. The boxes may appear too long at first, but they are better too long than too short. Line the boxes first with four to eight thicknesses of newspapers, depending on the weather. Then a single thickness of soft wax paper all around. Commence and put in a row of carnations, usually about six flowers to a row, and between each row of heads place a strip of wax paper about three inches wide and as long as the box is wide; about four rows of flowers in each end will constitute a layer, and between each layer place a sheet of wax paper the width of the box and long enough to cover all the heads in that layer; keep on until the box is completed. It will be found that with the extra long stems now being grown that four or five rows in each end of the box will be all that can be put in a layer, as by that time the stems will be within six inches of the opposite row of flower heads. The number of layers of flowers should not go over four to six, which will allow of from two hun- dred to three hundred carnations in one box. In the center of the box where the stems meet there should be placed at least eight or ten thicknesses of well saturated newspapers. These newspapers should be kept in a pail of water so that they will have absorbed all the water they possibly can before being placed on the stems. After put- ting this wet paper on the stems, place the two cleats on and fasten them down securely with nails. Be careful in placing the cleats to put them only on the double rows of stems and not beyond, and also see there is plenty of wet newspapers under them so there will be no danger of breaking the stems by pushing the cleats too far down. The subject of icing a box is a debatable point, but for long distance shipments our experience is that a small piece of ice well wrapped with newspaper helps to preserve the flow- ers from heat; and also keep the news- papers over the stems moist. For vari- eties that have brittle stems, like Law- son, care must be taken not to fasten the cleats down too tight, or too near the neck of the flower, or the stems will be broken in handling the pack- age. It is also well to put a few sheets of tissue paper well crumpled up between the cleats and the flower heads. This will absorb any damp, cold air from the ice, and will also serve as a cushion to protect the flow- ers from shaking up and down in the box by rough handling. In order to dispose of our product to advantage, it is absolutely necessary to continue to improve our methods of handling carnations intended for ship- ment. They must be grown stronger, more air given, and great care taken in feeding. The effect of the warm spring rains must be overcome in some way, as during such periods it is almost impossible to ship carnations any distance and not have them arrive fast asleep. All the little details of cutting, plac- ing in water and shipping, should be attended to with the greatest fidelity, and as we improve our methods of handling and our varieties of stock, so shall we increase our volume of business. The advisability of devoting a certain amount of glass to growing plants for spring and early summer blooming is a point that should be considered. There are some varieties that are at their best during these peri- ods, and there is no doubt that carna- tions always ship best when in full crop. It the creators of new varieties would give more attention to the keep- ing and shipping qualities of their new flowers instead of trying to increase the size so much, they would be working along lines that are sus- ceptible of considerable improvement. No matter how large a flower, or how fragrant or brilliantly colored it is, if it will not keep well and ship well it cannot be grown extensively. The immense number of railroads centering here and reaching out in every direction, with frequent trains and quick express service, gives us a field to be supplied that reaches as far east as New York state, Pennsylvania, and south to Florida, New Orleans, Galveston and various Texas points, while west we can reach all Colorado towns and some points in Montana, and then on north to Winnipeg. This i^ast scope of country makes Chicago the central flower market of the United States, and has built up the immense greenhouse business of this vicinity. Exhibition Carnations. BY FUED H. LEMON. RICHMOND, IND. In approaching the subject of "Exhibition Carnations," the incli- nation is to seek a def- inition for the term. What are exhibition car- nations, and who are the growers of exhibi- tion carnations? When we speak of exhibition chrysanthemums, there immediately arises up before us a vision of immense reflexing or incurv- ing Japanese blooms of various shades of color, some light, some dark, some gaudy, some dull, all beautiful, but scarcely any practicable for the purely commercial grower. We flnd these in the hands of a special class of growers: First, the large growers, importers and introducers of new chrysanthemums, whose aim in exhibiting the marvelous creations of the hybridizer is to arouse the interest of prospective buyers. Second, the gardener, that true horti- cultural enthusiast, whose time and skill is devoted to perfecting the mag- nificent blooms, mainly to satisfy a love of the beautiful in nature. When we turn to the carnation, however, and examine the exhibition and the exhib- itor, we flnd a magnificently large col- lection of the very same varieties which are daily seen by thousands in the wholesale houses of the country, flowers a little better than the best in the market, perhaps, because more carefully handled, and exhibited by the very men whose vast ranges sup- ply the markets. Thus is the carna- tion distinctively the business man's flower and an exhibition of carnations a most practical demonstration of what can be accomplished by care and attention in growing flowers for the market. A consideration, therefore, of the subject now before us, must of neces- sity encroach to a certain extent upon the daily task of cutting, packing, and shipping carnations, because the very methods which result in putting flow- ers into the market in the best pos- sible condition must form a foundation for our plans and methods of putting our blooms into the exhibition hall in perfect condition. Granted, then, that we have flowers which we think are good enough to exhibit — and we might say right here that they must be rather good in this day and age — the first question is the selection of blooms and time and method of cutting. Just here a study of the scale of points for judging will be of great benefit. This shows us that color must be the first consider- ation, with stem and size counted equally for second place. Great care should be used to obtain a very evenly- colored lot of blooms even at the expense of other points. With this end in view, it is best, when possible, to cut all the flowers for one class about the same time, for there will surely be variations in color if some of the blooms have been kept in water sixty hours, and some only six hours. Use a sharp knife to cut the blooms, and take every inch of stem you can get without going into the hard wood. The proper condition of a bloom to be cut for exhibition, depends largely upon the variety, but may be generally stated as just before that bloom reaches a state of perfection. Here is where the judgment of the operator is put to the test, here the point where many prizes are lost. Such a variety as Enchantress, for instance, is in per- fection when the flower is young, and failure greets the man who allows his Enchantress to develop too fully before cutting, while that erstwhile grand variety Flora Hill only reached a state of perfection for exhibition after having stood upon the plants for many days and being allowed to develop very fully before cutting. Between these two extremes are many gradations, and as before stated, must call upon the best judgment and broadest experience at command. In cutting for exhibition, cut each class complete and keep that class to itself from this time until it is staged, only changing blooms to strengthen the class you are most desirous of win- ning. Blooms should not lie out of water long after cutting, and it is a good plan to make a fresh cut on the stems after you reach the storing room and before putting them into water. Much has been viTitten on the sub- ject of a storing room for blooms, but I believe that any room or cellar which meets the following requirements will be satisfactory: The air must be kept pure and sweet, and moderately dry, though a little continuously evapo- rating moisture is not injurious. It must not be totally dark. The temper- ature must be kept a few degrees lower than the night temperature of your greenhouse. In such a place the flow- ers should stand at least six hours and igo5. The American Florist. 13 may stand several days before pack- ing. When kept more than twenty- four hours, the water should be fresh- ened and the stems recut every morn- ing. In handling blooms at all stages — especially with varieties of intense color, such as Adonis — great care should be exercised to avoid bruising. This is a matter of great importance, as varieties of high color are especially easily bruised immediately after cut- ting, and if blooms are laid down on a rough board or cement bench, or carelessly knocked together while car- rying from the house to the cooling room, they will surely show the effect later, and on the observance of these minor points often hangs success. All flowers which have an inclina- tion to droop or hang their heads in the slightest degree, should be sup- ported in a rigidly upright position. There are several methods of accomp- lishing this end. A wire ring like an ordinary carnation support may be attached to the jar in such a manner that it will act as a support for the blooms, and some people go to the trouble of tying a wire to each stem. Whatever method is used, they must be supported from the very time they are cut, for the first two or three hours in water is the time when most of the stiffening and hardening takes place, and if the stems harden in a bent or curved position, subsequent supporting will be useless. Like all other essential steps in the task of placing blooms in the exhibi- tion hall, packing the blooms for ship- ment is an operation of the utmost importance. The aim being to get the blooms through in the most perfect condition, any extra attention which can be given to this work, is certainly time well spent. The most important point is to prevent the blooms from becoming crushed or mashed out of shape. This should be very carefully avoided, for if the broad bottom or ray petals become bent or pressed down, it is almost certain that they will not regain their proper form when set up for exhibition. One of the simplest methods of accomplishing this end and one that is fairly elficacious, is to place the blooms upon pillows, or small rolls of paper as long as the width of the box, and about one and one-half inches thick. A more thorough method is to cut circular pasteboard discs, the size of the blooms, with a hole in the cen- ter, large enough to slip over the stem and calyx, so that the disc will press against the back of the flower, holding the ray petals in a perfectly horizontal position. These must be used in connection with the pillows, and they keep the blooms in perfect shape, indeed, in many cases improve the form of irregular blooms. As to packing the blooms, there are as many different methods as there are exhibitors. If the shipment is a long one, we have found it a good plan to lay the ends of the stems upon wet tissue paper and place a layer of wet tissue over every layer of stems, so that the ends of the stems freshly cut are all surrounded by moisture. The flowers should be packed with their heads all one way and a cleat pressed firmly down near the lower end of the stems every fifth or sixth row. For our mid-winter shows, very careful lining of boxes is necessary, so some expedient must be adopted to prevent the heavy layers of paper, which are turned over the top, from resting on the blooms, as this will certainly press them out of shape. If there are several boxes it is a good plan to mark the contents by classes on the outside of each. If the discussion of this paper brings out a recipe for the safe and expedi- be held very tightly at the bottom in order to spread the blooms properly. It is frequently a good plan to use a smaller vase than the one supplied for the class, to accomplish this end. When you begin unpacking, make a fresh cut on the ends of the stems as they are taken from the box, give the bloom a gentle downward rub with the hand, to overcome any sleepy appear- ance, and lay them down on the table. ^' " ■ ■'■■ii«i"'fe5k. cells of which fungus threads ramified in all directions. Cul- tures from the me- dulla of such plants, in nearly all cases, produced a species of Fusarium, but in some cases bacteria. The parenchyma in many cases, in the medulla, had become corky. One or the other of these organ- isms probably was re- sponsible for this pathologi c a 1 condi- tion, but without careful inoculations and a comparative study of the results no decision can be reached. When the plant dies, which it proceeds to do with- o u t flowering, the fungus in the medul- la combines the force of its growth into an anostomosing weft in the form of a wedge, with the point direct- ed outward, and lit- Fusarium spores, a, before ger- Fi?. 24. Fnsaruim, threads in a^'sir (MiU.iir out. First through the woody ring, next a broad band of sclerenchymatous tissue, a band of paren- chyma and the epidermis to the outside where it ex- pands into a fruiting stool the basidia of which bear numerous long, curved, fusoid, 3 to 7 septate spores, as shown in Fig- ure 22. Figure 23a repre- sents some of the spores more highly magnified. Figure 23b spores germi- nating. In germinating each cell of the spore ex- cept the end one can de- velop a germ tube. Before germinal ion, however, ,, , ., minatiug; b, germinating: maguified 30 erally wedges its way timis more than the scale. From agar culture. each cell swells into nearly a spherical form. It may be that in the cutting bed the cut end of the stem does not heal properly, or so slowly that the exposed medulla partially decomposes, thus affording a nidus for the Fusarium, or bacteria, and when the cut is healed externally these organisms are impris- oned in the pith. Their presence and the partially decayed tissue would affect the adjoining tissue, and grad- ually more and more of the pith would be laid under contri1)iitinn to the organism. "niiNNmc OUT." It is said of many varieties of car- Fig. 2i}. Flownr Ijuds, f;iiliiig tnoijcn propnrly. I-'rom a photograi)h. Fig 26. HeleTosporiuiii eohinulatum (Berk.) Cooke. Tuf of fruiting thri'ads; magnltled 30 times more than the scale. igo5. The American Florist. 23 Fip. 27. H. echinulatum, spores. Mag nifled 30 times more than the scale. Fig. 29. H. echinulatum, from Rou- meguere Fungi Gallici No. lOSO. Mag- nified 30 times more than the scafe From a species ol Iris. Fig. 28. H. echinulatum. spores germinating. Magnified 30 times more than the scale. Fig. 30. H Dianthi, S & R. (A syn onvmof H. echinulatum), Roumeguere Pnngi Gallici No. 1431. Magnified 30 times more than the scale. Fig. 31. Cludosporium herbarum var. nodosum. Tuft of fruiting threads and spores. Magnifiod 30 times more than the scale. nations that they "run out." The remarks here apply only to some vari- eties which have come to my notice as having this tendency. Upon examin- ing quite a number of plants, among them such varieties as IButtercup, old DeGraw, L. L. Lamborn, etc., I found the pith or medulla affected much in the same way as in the case of the rosette, except that I did not note any change of the parenchyma to corlcy tissue. Cultures from the pith pro- duced a Pusarium, and occasionally bacteria. Cuttings from such plants might frequently be made, which would contain in the pith this organ- ism. All the plants of a single variety in the hands of a grower might b« affected in this way because the parent stock was diseased and the trouble handed down from one generation to another until the plant is literally run out by the imprisoned parasite. Fip. 32. Fig. Z\. Botrytis. Detail drawing show- ing fruiting head and spores. Magnified 30 times more than the scale. fir Fig. 33. A bouquet of Botrytis 24 The American Florist. Jan. 28, In making cuttings from plants, if there is too much moisture in the house or the conditions are otherwise unfavorable, the scar may not prop- erly heal and would thus afford an entrance to similar germs. The injuries produced by the Sep- toria on the stem afford similar vul- nerable points. These suggestions can probably be turned to good account by careful attention on the part of the growers. FAIKY EING SPOT OF CARNATIONS. (Heterosporium echinulatum (Berk.) Cooke.) Carnation leaves diseased by this fungus were sent through the kind- ness of Dr. B. D. Halsted. This seems to be a recent importation from Europe, since only recently .complaint has been entered against it in this country, while it has been known for nearly a quarter of a century in Eng- land. As the vegetive threads growing within the leaf tissue exhaust its sub- stance at certain points there appears a nearly circular light colored spot. In these spots directly beneath the epi- dermis the threads form small tuber-/ cular bodies, dark brown in eolor. '^ Great numbers of these are deveiipped>; in a single spot. From these the^ark brown fruiting. threads arise, push out/ througlL-the'epldermis and bear spores at^iiei'r tips. These fruiting threads Irise singly or in loose clusters of two to six or more. A fruiting thread, after it has produced one spore, grows out again, usually a little at one side of the end, where the spore was freed and produces another spore, and so on. This plan of spore production gives to the threads a crooked or irregularly geniculate appearance, the angles appearing more or less knotty or enlarged. The fruiting threads are also distinctly septate. Figure 26 rep- resents a cluster of the fruiting threads. Some of the spores are rep- resented in figure 27. The spores are variable in size and form, teing gen- erally oblong, sometimes clavate and frequently a small projection at the base or point of attachment with the fruiting thread. When the spore is clavate, the smaller end is the .point of attachment. The spores literally bristle all over with minute spines and are usually two to four-septate, quite prominently constricted at the septa. The smaller spores are sometimes one- septate or even continuous and rarely the longer ones are five-septate. The spores are also brown in color and when produced in great numbers together with the threads darken the spot. The spot then possesses differ- ent shades of color, according to the number of spores produced. The growth of the fungus from the center of the spot is centrifugal and the dark color is apt to be arranged in concen- tric lines or rings, representing a min- iature fairy ring, as W. G. Smith* has suggested. This fungus was first described on •Gardeners' Chronicle, N. S., Vol. 26. 1886, pp. 244. 245. ■fGardeners' Chronirte. 1870, p. ,'.82. IlAnnals and Magaz'ne Natural History, 187.3. No. 1380. nlate VTI. Fig. 4. ^Gardeners' rhroniole, N. S.. 26, pp. 244, 245: 3d series. Vol. 3. p. 151. "Ibid'. lIMIchelia. IT, p. 559 and 643. JGrevlllea. IV. p. 123. See also Saccardo Sylloge Fungorum. Vol. IV. carnations 23 years ago by Rev. M. J. Berkeleyt and is therefore a true car- nation pest. He writes of it as fol- lows: "Many curious matters have turned up from time to time from the queries of correspondents and not the least curious is the parasite which lately has been sent us on the leaves of a carnation, to which it appears to be doing considerable damage. The leaves are studded with large round white spots, on which a brown mould is developed, arranged in little con- centric tufts. The threads are ex- tremely irregular, forming little fas- cicles, slightly branched, the branches often assuming the form of knots, and the upper knots in some cases bearing the spores, while occasionally, as in our figure, they occupy the colorless upper portion of the threads. The spores themselves are cylindrical, with from two to four articulations, slightly constricted occasionally at the dissepi- ments and beautifully echinulate, a character which we do not recollect to have seen before in the genus to which it belongs, the spores being consider- able in length according to the number of dissepiments. "The species is quite new and may be characterized, Helminthosporium echinulatum; floccis fasciculatis, irreg- ularibus nodosis, sporis, hyalinis cylin- / dricis, 2-4 septatis echinulatis." S — Three years later, probably having forgotten his first description Mr. Berkeley describes the fungus again on dianthus as Helminthosporium exasperatum.il In 1886 W. G. Smith§ having received it on carnations from a cor- respondent, recognized it as Mr. Berk- eley's Helminthosporium echinulatum. He calls attention to the fact that Berkeley described it later as H. exas- peratum. says it is not distinct from H. variabile and sometimes occurs on Ornithogalum. when it is termed H. Ornithogali. W. G. Smith takes occa- sion, and justly so, to deprecate this confusion of names, but two years later he speaks of it as Cladosporium echinulatum." Saccordo and Roumeguere described it as Heterosporium Dianthi,1I while CookelT properly locates it as Hetero- sporium echinulatum (Berk.). BOTRTTIS DISEASE. When the soil and especially the air in the house is kept quite damp car- nations are sometimes subject to the depredations of a botrytis. Figure 32 represents an attack of botrytis on the flower buds. The details of the fungus are shown in figures 33 and 34. CLADOSPOErDM. Similarly a species of Cladosporium, probably C. herbarum var. nodosum Berk, shown in figure 31. attacks weak plants where the conditions of culture are not very good. PUEPLE JOINT. This is said to be a bacterial disease, but since Dr. J. C. Arthur has recently completed quite an extended study of it the writer has given it no serious attention. Santa Fe, N. M. — The Santa Fe Horticultural Society held its annual meeting January 9 and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: L. B. Prince, president; W. S. Haroun. vice president; J. D. Sena, secretary; Miss E. Manderfield, treasurer. THE RETAIL TRADE Carnations in Decorative Work. Carnations have al- ways been a favorite fiower, growing in pop- ularity as they im- '». .~jw proved until now the ^^C^^ finer varieties of the ^^h&j^^^ carnation, the pink of ^^^^y^^H| years ago, has little ^^^^^^|B fear of competition and i^^l^^BEJ commands a price that places it in the front ranks and enables the grower to get a fair return for the great attention required to produce such results. My first experience with carnations in decorative work was in the making of pyramid bunches. A camellia was the center flower around which, after being well backed up with bouquet green, was placed a single row of flow- ers that could not contain more than two "pinks" for they were scarce. The balance of the four to six flowers necessary to complete the circle being bouvardia, sweet allysum. abutilons and for carte blanche orders one. or possibly two, rosebuds. The bunch was close and compact, one flower not standing above another. The stick on which it was tied was about twelve inches long; about three inches below the green was cut off close and foiled. These bunches were placed into a mossed pyramid from which rested on top of a tall fancy vase and surmount- ing the whole was a bouquet with a large calla lily in the top. If the order warranted the addition, two or three small wreaths of pansies on a single wire were hung from stiff wires and perhaps a few sprays of Euphorbia jacquiniseflora and some Bon Silene roses to relieve the stiff, compact appearance. This arrangement was always used for a reception or buffet table and after the guests were served there was always a great scramble for the bunches as there were sometimes not enough to go around. There were no long streamer carnations in those days, plants were not staked up and to cut a stem with a flower would lose sev- eral buds and the grower could not get enough more for them to make it pay. I simply cite the situation as it was in the early 70's to show what was best at that time. With the material now at hand the use of the carnation as a decorative flower is ever increasing. One can hardly go wrong in display- ing them at almost any kiiid of func- tion. The finer and choicest long stemmed varieties should, where pos- sible, be reserved for appropriate vases, not always in the long narrow kind that crowd the flowers together, but in wide-mouthed receptacles and with enough flowers to fall over gracefully and still show plenty in the center. One vase of this kind in a conspicuous place will attract more attention than the same quantity spread about in sev- eral places. A mantle banked with carnations is always very showy and attractive. A tall vase at one end and several rose bowls so as to grade the arrange- ment from high to low is better than a mossed board. A spray carried from the high vase up and across the top of the mirror, together with a plentiful addition of green, adds to the decora- igo5. The American Florist. 25 tion. Very beautiful canopies caa be made of carnations, arranging a huge buncti at the top with the flowers fall- ing loosely out and a continuous band of long stemmed stock along the front frame with their flowers falling for- ward like a shower. Placques of bark in which is concealed a slender vase will hold from twenty-flve to fifty blooms of a suitable color to blend with the colorings of the room or instead of the vase, a bunch of moss well wet will keep the flowers as well. These arrangements well placed are very effective. For a buffet table large, long clus- ters, tied with ribbons to match or blend with the flowers are very pretty as corner pieces, where they are attached and hung almost to the floor. In the center of this table should be a vase of one hundred choice blooms. A few flowers attached to the stem of the vase with a narrow ribbon adds a pleasing touch. For a regular dinner party where the view must not be obstructed, the center should be high or, as the ends, low. If high, a pretty effect is made by con- necting the two end vases with the center by garlands arranged on the cloth with smilax and asparagus and their own green, which can generally be had at this time of year. This is arranged something in the shape of a letter S but long drawn out with the half center for one end good and full, as if the bowl were emptying out like a cornucopia. The other spray is arranged the same way except that it must fall from the other side of the vase, and following out the same course, flnish on the other side of the center. This can be made more or less elaborate to suit the customer, and when complete is a most graceful arrangement. There are many and varied ways of using carnations in table decoration. The formal platern is quite effective and satisfactory for those who have not tired of it. Something like this is an arrangement of two, more or less large, tapering clusters. These are united in the center with a large bow of ribbon and when in position rests on a rose bowl which raises it in the center, making quite a showy piece. For the round table a good, heavy wreath of carnations fitted to come a short distance inside the plate line is very effective. This should be made loosely and yet close enough to retain its form. In the center should be a large rose bowl for a low or tall vase for a high decoration. Enchantress in the center and Harlowarden for the wreath, makes a pleasing combination for this table. The banquet hall is especially suit- able for the carnation, as they can be massed in colors, and at large affairs the guests often know their table by the colors of the fiowers, which are all dark red, or pink, or scarlet, or white, or light pink, etc. Platerns, vases, shields of bark mossed in the center and spraying on the cloth with suitable greens, is the general plan of arranging. Another field for the carnation that is opening up is that, as It nears the rose in competition, its use becomes more general in bouquets or clusters tor weddings, debutantes' receptions, commencements, etc., etc. With a lit- tle taste really beautiful effects can be made with choice blooms, that attract almost as much attention as does its long popular cousin, the rose. For the sick room, too, they are the blossoms par excellence, their bright, fresh col- ors, together with their refreshing, spicy odor, makes a vase of this lovely flower always welcome. K. New York. MARKET IS STEADY. The market remains in the condition as last reported, cleaning up from day to day because shipments have been light. With the demand as it should be at this season there would probably be a shortage in some lines. Prices are firmer, but practically no better. Roses sell well, and Brides appear to move better than for some time. Vio- lets are plentiful, and of good quality, but it is hard to get top figures for them. An order from Connecticut came into the market a day or two ago for 40,000 good stock, and it was filled at an all round price of 60 cents. Carna- tions continue plentiful with fancies and novelties a trifle lower in price. Bulbous stock moves pretty well, and is in good supply. Tulips are plentiful, and bring from 25 cents to 75 cents per dozen, the maximum price being for extra fine pink varieties. Daffo- dils move rather slower and stock has a tendency to pile up at $2 to $4- Narcissi and hyacinths are bringing $2. NOTES. As a result of the large number of newspaper notices announcing the sale of the variegated Lawson carnation to F. R. Pierson at an extraordinary high figure, that gentleman has been receiv- ing numbers of letters from all sorts of persons throughout the country beg- ging money in amounts varying from $6 to $250. There were only five growers at the Cut Flower Exchange Wednesday morning. Mrs. Charles Lustgarten, of Elmhurst, L. I., was one of them, and while in the market her horse walked away or was stolen. It was later recov- ered. The Woodside, L. I., florists are to have a bowling club. A nucleus Is composed of Phil Kessler, E. Dorval, Victor Dorval, Jr., Joe Vocke, A. Smith and Alex Dorval, Jr. Alex J. Guttman, accompanied by Mrs. Guttman, left for Chicago Mon- day night to attend the carnation con- vention. ^-^ Carl Jurgens is shipping fine daffo- dils to John I. Raynor and John Young. Jos. S. Fenrich is receiving large quantities of f^j^ythia. Chicago. ' ' — • — — _ MARKET FAIRLY FIRM, The market has kept up a steady gait and while things are not as brisk as might be desired, every one appears to be fairly well satisfied. The note- worthy feature of the market this week is the remarkable shortage of good roses, both teas and American Beauty. Prices remain firm in both roses and carnations, the latter being in much favor the latter part of the week on account of McKinley day. Every reg- ular shipment contained double calls for colored carnations and prices ranged from 2 cents to 6 cents for the best grades. The indications are that prices will remain firm lor some time 10 come, especially in roses, as tne growers promise no immediate relief, violets coniinue in the same shape of two weeks back, here and thei'e an occasional spurt. Tne stock is of uni- form good quality. Bulbous stock is appealing in improved form, colored tuiips now being cut. L.a Reine snows signs of being as good as we ever had that variety and prices are reasonable. Some choice lily of the valley is seen about. The weather has been cold for a week but few frozen shipments have been reported. The local retail trade has a healthy tone. The local committee of the McKinley Memorial Fund Association did some active campaigning with the result that every wholesale as well as retail store is ornamented with posters and placards. The committee, which is composed of E. C. Amling, George Asmus and Leonard Kill, reports hearty co-operation from the trade in general. The Chronicle on January 25 printed a portrait and short biographical sketch of President James Hartshorne of the American Carnation Society. The George Wittbold Company con- templates extensive improvements at the Bdgebrook range in the spring. Sinner Brothers are emphasizing their Lawson carnations which show Al form. A. L. Randall Company's specialty is white lilac of exceptional quality. John Deamud spent several days this week at Cairo, Mich. E. C. Amling reports a lively ship- ping trade. Vancouver, B. C. The holiday trade cleaned up all the stock in sight but the prices were not very high. Carnations retailed at 50 to 75 cents per dozen; roses at 75 cents to $1 per dozen. When you ask a British Columbian 15 cents for a rose bloom you break his heart. J. Henry, nurseryman and seedsman, has a large number of men engaged in collecting native Douglas fir and Thuya gigantea, seed which he is ship- ping in large quantities to Europe. James Pont has bought a ranch and is negotiating to sell out his green- house business and retire. Mrs. Pont has not been well and at present is in the hospital. H. Lincoln, Neb. The weather has been of the pure winter variety for the past ten days. Trade is the usual winter standard, roses, carnations and violets all being disposed of. but bulbous stock going slowly. Lilies are coming too fast, and even the longiflorums will come too early for Easter if not held in check. The red stemmed, or L. gigan- teum are later and easier to hold back and should this year prove popular Easter plants. C. H. F. Shrevepobt, La. — The Louisiana State Horticultural Society closed its second annual meeting January 13 with the election of the following offi- cers: S. H. James, Mound, president; F, H. Burnett, Baton Rouge, secretary and treasurer. 26 The American Florist. Jan. 28, Twentieth Year. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2 00. Subscriptions aocept-d only from tbose in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Aeate; $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on cons culiv* Inser- tions as follows— 6 times. 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 53 times, 30 per cent Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on j'early 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 lor lesi than one-hiif inch sp ic) not ace pted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to secure insertion in the issue for the following Saturday, Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. IVhen srnding ai change 0/ address, always send the old addtess at the same lime. THIS ISSUE 72 PAGES WITH COVERS. CONTENTS. American Carnation Society 1 —Fourteenth annual meeting 1 —Pres dent-elect Peter Fisher (portrait) 1 — Wednesday evening session 1 —Thursday morning session 2 — Thursday afternoon session 3 President Hartshorne's address 3 —General view of exhibition (illus.) 3 —Se.-retary Herr s report 4 —Treasurer Dorner's report 4 —Nomenclature committee's report 4 —Report of the judges. ••: 5 -Report of judges on miaoellaneous exhibits ... 6 —Jottings. 6 —'I he visitors •• ' —Carnation diseases, paper by Prof. H. Hassel- bring ^ —Cutting, packina and shipping carnations, paper by C.L Washburn II -Exhibition carnations paper by Fred Lemon.l2 — C. W. Johnson's view of the show 14 Begonia Turn ord Hall (illus ) 14 Prominent men at Chicago (portraits) 15 Carnation diseases (illus.) 16 The retail trade. . 24 —Carnations in decorative work 24 New York 25 Chicago -? Vancouver, B. C 25 Lincoln, Neb 25 Injurious i.aint for pipes 36 Society of American Florists 26 Meetings next week 26 Philadelphia 2b Boston 27 Indianapolis ^J St. Louis ^ Buffalo 28 Newport, R. 1 2B Cincinnati '■-° St. Paul 28 New Bedford, Mass 28 Montreal 28 Louisville ^6 Toronto * The seed trade 08 -January trade reports i* -Tomato and corn pack of 1904 * been referred to me, I know nothing about the facts of the case in the article referred to. I infer, however, that what was meant by "carbon" was nothing more than common lamp black which is used in a variety of preparations for coating heating pipes. Of course, the trouble was not from the lamp black and, although I have never used naphtha, I cannot see how it could have injured the foliage, as it would quickly evaporate, unless it was applied while the pipes were hot and the ventilators were closed. The bisulphide of carbon is a colorless liquid which is an excellent insecti- cide but would be of no value for the painting of pipes. Even though it were used as an insecticide, it could not be recommended, as it would not only be injurious to the plants in the house, but it could not be applied without great risk. It is also highly inflammable. L"- R- '^• Boston 38 The nursery trade 40 —Nursery notes. "j" —Fruit treesalong the highway 4U — Concord, N H 40 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 40 Monmouth Horticultural Society 40 Greenhouse heating 40 Our pastimes 4L -At New York 42 —At Denver 43 Baltimore 4i The art of complaining « Columbus J(j The allied trades 6^ — Returning water to boiler 63 Washington 62 Injurious Paint for Pipes. Ed. Am. Flobist: — In your issue of November 5 you refer to the accidental burning of foliage from painting steam pipe with carbon containing naphtha. What is this carbon? Is it bisulphide of carbon or what, and for what pur- pose was it put on the pipe? O. S. B. Although the above question haa Society of Americaji Florists. president's APPOINTMENTS. President Vaughan has appointed Messrs. B. V. Hallock, of Queens, N. Y., and W. H. Elliott, of Brighton, Mass., to serve as directors for the three- year term beginning January 1, 1905. Also the following gentlemen to serve as state vice-presidents for the year 1905: Alabama— Hugh Seale, Birmingham. California— Hans Plath, San Francisco. Colorado— J. A. Valentine, Denver. Conectlcut— John Coombs, Hartford. Florida— C. D. Mills, Jacksonville. Georgia— A. C. Oelschig, Savannah. Illinois, S— John WilUus, Danville. Illinois, N— P. J. Hausworth, Chicago. Indianar-Irwin C. Bertermann, Indianap- olis. „ Iowa— Theo. Ewaldt, Davenport. Kansas— C. P. Mueller, Wichita. Louisiana— Harry Papworth, New Orleans. Maryland— R. Vincent, Jr., White Marsh. Massachusetts— W. W. Edgar. Waverly. Massachusetts— Thos. Collins, Hinsdale. Michigan- Henry Smith. Grand Rapids, and R. G. Boehringer. Bay City. Minnesota— O. J. Olsen, St. Paul. Missouri— F. J. Fillmore, St. Louis. Missouri, W-Albert Barbe, Kansas City. New Jersey-C. W. Turnley Haddonfleld. New York, E— F. H. Traendly, New York '^'n'ow York, W-George W. McClure, Buffalo. North Carolina— James M. Lamb, Fayette- Ohio N— James Eadie, Cleveland. Ohio! S— H. M. Altick, Dayton. Pennsylvania-H. H. Battles, Philadelphia. Rhode Island— Arthur Griffin, Newport. S Carolina— C. A. Moss, Spartanburg. Texas— H. Kaden, Gainesville. Virginia— C. Ponnet, Alexandria. Wisconsin— W. A. Kennedy, Milwaukee. Wisconsin— Geo. Vatter, Marinette. Ontario— T. W. Duggan, Brampton. Wm. J. Stewart, Secy. Horticultural Society, Friday, Febru- ary 3. Minneapolis, Minn. — Minneapolis Florists, Latham's Conservatory, 83 S. Tenth street, Friday, February 3, at 8 p. m. Oceanic, N. J. — Monmouth County Horticultural Society, P^iday, Febru- ary 3. San Francisco, Cal. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, Saturday, Feb- ruary 4. Utica, N. y.— Utica Florists' Club, Thursday, February 2, at 8 p. m. Worcester, Mass.— Worcester County Horticultural Society, Thursday, Feb- ruary 2, at 2:30 p. m. Lecture on "Fertilizers," by W. W. Rawson. Meetings Next Week. Boston, Mass.— Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society, Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts avenue, Saturday, February 4, at 11 a. m. Lecture on "Findings of an Orchard Survey in Western New York," by Prof. John Craig, illustrated by stereopticon. Champaign, 111.— American Breeders Association, February 1, 2 and 3, annual meeting. Detroit, Mich. — Detroit Florists Club Cowie building, Farran and Gra- tiot avenue, Wednesday, February 1, at 8 p. m. „ Hartford, Conn. — American Pomo- loglcal Society, Wednesday, February 1, and Thursday, February 2. Holyoke, Mass.— Holyoke Horticul- tural Society, Wednesday, February 1. Manchester, Mass. — North Shore Philadelphia. MARKET QUIET, BUT STEADY. Things are much the same as last week. There seems to be but little snap to business, and with the excep- tion of Saturday last, when there was a little spurt, it was quiet. American Beauty roses are now coming in in better shape, the percentage of bull heads and off-colored flowers being much smaller. There is a fair demand for Bride and Bridesmaid. Liberty is also a good seller at from 12 to 25 cents Carnations are stiffer in price, ranging from $2 to $6 per 100. The commission men hold on for a good flgure the early part of the week if they clean out well on Saturday, but of late they weaken badly as the week rolls on and take a very low price (from the fakirs) for Saturday. Sweet peas are more plentiful. Calla lilies are more in evidence. Lily of the valley moves slowly. Freesia is now a staple article, but we miss the Burlington, N. J., stock grown by Lukens. Asparagus sprays in bunches are always in good demand and all through the winter can be relied upon to bring 50 cents per bunch. Smilax at $15 sells well with the decorators. Joseph McGregor, for many years gardener for the late Mrs. Thomas A. Scott, and since her death manager for Edgar T. Scott, owner of Woodburn, near this city, has been a member of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Soci- ety for thirty years. While he is retir- ing from active work, Mr. McGregor expects to keep in touch with horti- culture and hopes to often see his many friends in the trade. Mrs. J. T. Roberts, of Atlantic City, announces the engagement of her daughter. Miss Edna C. Gould, to Walter N. Yates of Philadelphia. Miss Gould is a social favorite in the circles of Atlantic City. Mr. Yates is engaged with his father in the nursery business at Mount Airy, this city. At the Market there are two busy hours in the morning, when quite a lot of stock is turned over, after which Messrs. Moore and Meehan hold the fort. Carnations, violets and roses, with bulbous stock, is the principal stock. Bernheimer is receiving fine Golden Gate roses from the Floral Exchange. Mr. Geiger, of the Exchange, says the December and January business is ahead of last season. The Leo Niessen Company is hand- ling an immense quantity of bulbous stock. Their American Beauty roses from John Burton are of the highest grade. H. Bayersdorfer has been visiting 1905. The American Florist. 27 his eastern customers the past week. This firm filled a large telegraph order for the Pacific coast last week. The Hugh Graham Company is receiving extra Lawson carnations in quantity from the York road nurseries. W. K. Harris has a fine lot of bloom- ing plants to offer and is sending in a fine assortment of tulips in flats. Berger Brothers are handling some choice carnations and bulbous stock. The Wm. Graham Company has a great deal of work ahead. K. It will be carnation night at the Florists' Club, Tuesday, February 7, when it is hoped that all the meritori- ous varieties, whether new or old, will be on exhibition. If they cannot be brought to the meeting, they may be sent prepaid by express in care of David Rust, Horticultural hall, Broad street, Philadelphia. Edwin Lonsdaie, Sec'y. Boston. THE MARKET. Boston is just beginning to wake up after the lethargy which prevailed after the Christmas activities. This is due largely to a shortage in the supply of roses and an excessive demand for violets. Roses of all kinds were cut in such numbers Christmas that the plants have not yet recov- ered, and but little cutting can be done. Carnations are holding their own in price and are of good average quality. Violets which slumped in price last week, have shortened up, and the price went up with a bound this week. Retail trade is quiet along the general lines, although a number of the florists are getting out decora- tions for large receptions. NOTES. The Floral Emblem Society of Mas- sachusetts met last week at the Cop- ley Square hotel. The business meet- ing was attended by executive officers and body of councillors, representing seventy-five branches of the society. Following the business meeting a reception was held. Mrs. E. A. Richard- son, founder of the society, presided. A flag was shown upon which was the emblem proposed for adoption, the wreath of laurel, with a wisp of trailing arbutus to the left of the wreath. The Mayflower would have been chosen if it had not already been in use by Nova Scotia. Michael H. Norton, of Park street, furnished the decorations for the tables at the dinner of the Boot and Shoe club, at which Governor Douglas was present. The decorations con- sisted of center pieces and large bask- ets of different flowers, with carna- tions and American Beauty roses strewn about the tables. John Walsh, manager of the Boston Co-operative Flower Growers' Associa- tion, has been appointed one of the appraisers of the bankrupt estate of John Mutch, of Newtonville. The Florists' and Gardeners' Club held its monthly meeting at Horticul- tural Hall January 17. The address of the evening was by J. Woodward Manning, of Reading. John O'Brien and Miss Wrenn, for- merly with Carbone the Florist, have formed a partnership for the purpose of conducting a retail business at 288 Boylston street. William H. Elliott, of Brighton, and Nicholas F. McCarthy have gone on the Plant line trip to the West Indies. They will be gone at least a month. A number of florists connected with the Boston Co-operative Flower Grow- ers' Association who have been ill with grip have returned to work. Harry Bayersdorfer and wife, of Philadelphia, have been in town the past week. H. P. S. Indianapolis. The State Florists' Association has elected officers as follows: President, Fred Lemon, Richmond; first vice- president, Herman Junge, Indian- apolis; second vice-president, John Rieman, Indianapolis; secretary, Fred Hukreide, Indianapolis; treasurer, John Heidenreich, Indianapolis; exec- utive committee, J. A. E. Haugh, Anderson; Gunnar Teilmann, Marion; J. A. Evans, Richmond; A. F. Baur and E. A. Nelson, Indianapolis. Benton Harbor, Mich. — The Berrien County Horticultural Society held a meeting January 18 at Library hall. The marketing problem was discussed, Supervisor Jakway, of Benton, and C. F. Hale, of Shelby, reading papers. SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitti d under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Flobi8t for the year 19 5 is entitled to a flve-line want ADV. (si'tuations only) free to be used at any time durint: the year. Situation Want«d— By a young man; five years* expeiidQce in rosea. Address Box 137, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By an experienced grower, private piace, married, one child Addr^-sa Bux 141. care American Florist. Situation Wantod— By an exoeripnced grower of roats, caruatious and 'mums: Swede State wages. Box 140. care Americaa Florist. Situation Wanted— By experienced florist and gardener; privaiw position preferred. B^'st refer- ences. Box 138, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a good eardener, strictly sober. 3J year* old: treotlemans place preferred. Address E D, H VValtbam at., tjoston, Mass. Situation Wanted— Bj( a Qonst, German, single, middle a^fd. guod ojiperif^nce m ail departments; pot plants a specialty. RuTerences. Address Box 136, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By suber. industrious young mau, age *;5; a g>od all-around experience. Good references. Private rr commercial. Stat* wages. Box r^6, care American Floriet Situation Wanted— By a practical florist; Ger- man, 15 jears' experience. Best relerences if required. G. Bantel, 4340 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Situation Wanted— By a young man: been in charge o I a retnil establiabmeni aod have refer- ences for growing roses, carnations and bedding plants. Box 139, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By Qrst-class florist. Ger- man. 38. cut fljwtsrs, palms, decorative and bed- ding plants: as foreman or to take charge of commercial or privme place. Address E B 38. P. O. Boston. Mass. Situation Waot»d— By grower and iropagaior, Bel ^lan, 3j years old, s nvle, 15 vears' experience in Ghent, (Beli^ium) Holland, France, Englaad, and two years in ibis oouQtry. Address Box 143 fart- American Florist. Sttuat on Wanted — A ct^mpeteui ^ardt-ner (Cbribtiau) for private pluce or public institution, is open to engagement: thoroughly txperieuced in all departments landscape worl£ a 8|.eoial)y. W MS, 3a Grant St.. Battle Cretk, Mich. Situation Wanted— By gardeoer and florist, sinKle, age 29. on private place where pract cal man is required; life experience in greenhouses, landboaplDg, vegetables. Best of reft-rences. Gabdisbb, 527 Oourtland St., Kew \orE City. Situation Wanted— By practical florist; 18 ypara experience in cut flowers and pants for catalogue trade. Lorraine begonias a specialty. Siriclly temperate 4 years in last place; married, age 35. Massachusetts preferred. Address Bux 133 American Florist. Situation Wanted— By gardener, married, 20 years practical ex erieoce in Truiis. flowers and veiietables undf-r glass and outdoors, general landscape and the management of a gentleman's estate; good referencHS. Address Gabdbner. M Ubrook, N. Y. Situation Wanted- By a working foreman, Dutcbiu-iu. 28 >ear-. of age, full experience in growing stove and greenhouse plaots and propa- gating; abl>i to tuke full charge of a medium sized commercial place State wages. Address Box 135. care American Florist. Situation Wantad— B / Frenchman, 30 years old, 8>ng e, as h-^ud gardeneron private place; life ex peril- nr^e iQ landscape work and in growing outside and und^r g'aas: had charge of Sunken Gardens at the World s Fair. H.J ST0CRMAN8, 4340 Chontfau Ave.. St. Louis. Mo. Situation Want«d— By up-to-date florist, flrst- class designer and decorator; several years' expe- rience as manaser of up to date eastern and western establishments; acquainted with re'ail 8ee, LONG BEACH. C4L.. R. F. D. No I A Successful Growers are Wanted To ki.ow that they can dispose of ail their surplus stock by adver- tlslne In the American Florist. TRY IT NOV. 30 The American Florist. Jan. 28, E. H. Hunt, c WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave CHICAGO, Wbol^ale power/\arl^fe Milwaukee, Jan. 26. Roses, Beaut;, long, per doz. 5.00 " mea. " 2.00® 3 00 " short " 1.00 " Liberty 5.00@12 00 " Chatenay 4 00@I3 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00@1000 Meteor, Golden Gate 300@i000 " Perle 3.00® 800 Carnations 1.50® 4 00 Snjilax 12 50® i5 00 Asparagus sprays 2 00® 3 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Adiantum 100® 1.60 Violets 50® I on Galas ; 12 60® 1 5 00 Koinans, Paper Whites 2 00® 3 00 Tulips 300® 4 00 Harrisii > 10.0u@15.00 PiTTBBURQ, Jan. 26. Roses, Beauty, specials 5" 00@60. CO " " extras 30 00®40 00 " " No. 1 If>00@,i000 " " ordinary 6I'0@I000 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00@1S(0 Meteor 6 00@,li' 00 " Liberties lO.i 0@;5 00 Kaiserin 4 011(0 0 00 " Perle, Chatenay 4 00®, 1 3 00 Carnations 1 .0 @ 5 00 Lily of the valley 3 00® 4 00 Smilax 12.f0@i5 00 Asparagus, strings 25 00@^0 0 Asparagus Sprengerl 1.0 ® 3 00 Lilies 20 0i'@3i(l0 Adiantum l.i 0® 1.50 Violets.. to® 1.25 CiNCiBNATl, Jan. 26. Roses, Beauty, per doz 1.00® 4.C0 Bride, BridetJiaid 400(«il0r0 Liberty 8(0®I500 Meteor, Golden Gate 8 00@13 00 Carnations 2.00® fi 00 Li y of the valley 3.00® 4 00 Asparagus ^0 00 Smilax 10.00®I2.^0 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Callas 10.00@12.50 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengerl in bunches 25o per bunch Harrisii 15.00 R )mans, narcissus 3 00 Violets 75® 1.00 St. Lodis, Jan. 26. Roses, Beauty, long stem.... 4.00® 6.00 " '* medium stem 2 00® 3.00 " " shrrt stem... .60® i.50 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00(a. 8.00 Golden Gate 4 003gg';3i5issaS^ ^ rgo5. The American Florist. 31 WHEN YOU ARE IN NEED OF CARNATIONS Send us your orders. \A^e have large and regular supplies of all grades of stock. All Cuf Flowers in Season in large supply and best shipping quality. FANCY VALLEY ALWAYS ON HAND. E. C. AMLING, The Largest, Best Equipped and Most Centrally Located Wholesale Cut flower House in Chicago. CHICAGO, ILL. 32-34-36 Randolph St., Long Distance Telephones] 'f,^ rirtia""'"'- American Beauty. Per doz. 30 to 36-inoh stem J4 00 to $5.00 24-inch stem 3.00 20-inch stem 2 50 15-inch stem 2 00 12-inch stem 1.50 Short stem 75 to 1.00 Per 100 Bride, Maid, Meteor and Gate... 84.00 to 112.00 Chatenay 6.00 to 15 00 Carnations 3 00 to 4.00 " large and fancy 5.t0 to (3 00 Violets 60to 1.00 Valley 2.00to 4.U0 Callas, per doz SI. 50 Paper Whites, Romans 300 Tulips 3.00to 4.00 Jonquils ,. 4 0) Sweet Peas 1.50 Asparagus, per string, 35c to SOc Asparagus Sprengeri 3.00 to 6.00 Ferns per ICO, 12.00 .25 Galax perlOOO, 1.25 .15 Leucotboe .75 Adiantum 1.00 Smilax per doz., $1.50 10.00 Wild Smi'ax, 25 1b. cases... 3 00 35 1b. cases.. $4 00; 50 lb. cases .. 85.00 SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WIlolesaleDealersand/> . F"! _.,.,_ __ Growers of LUt I lO WCfS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. D. WOOD BRANT, 8U0CZSSOB TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Choice American Beauty Roses. Prices reasonable. Careful attention given shipping orders. S8-6o Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. SINNER BROS. Wliolesale Growers AIIT CI nUfCDC ana Shippers of UU I rLUTlCIld B8 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. Wltb the Flower Telephone — Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. VauEhan & Sperry, Wholesale FloristSf 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. It IS good business policy ^ tt »t f^' 6^^ fl^* to mention the American Florist ..when writing to an advertiser* Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholesale Growers of ".aler. In Cuf FlOWefS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35*37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove, III. O^IO.A.G^O. GEO. REINBERG, *rr.?.. Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We will take care of your orders at reason- able prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Whol^ale [lower/\arKj^ Chicago, Jan. 27. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 4.00® 5.00 " •• 20 to 24 " 2.0O@, 2.60 15 to 18 " 1.26® 160 12 " 1 25 Liberty 8.00(511500 " Chatenay 800(S),1200 " Bride, Bridesmaid 600@1000 " Meteor, Golden Gate 6 0O(«)lO0O Carnations 2.00® 3 00 fancy 4 00015 00 Valley 2.00®, 4 00 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 40 to tOc sprays 2.00(g6 00 " Sprengeri S. 00® 6.00 Leucothoe sprays .75 Galax Leaves, Bronze, per 1000 1.25 .15 Green, •' •• 1.00 Adiantum 1.00 Fancy ferns.... per 1000 1.50® 2 00 Smilax .. 12.00@15.00 Callas 1.26® 1.60 per doz. Paper Whites 3 00® 3 50 Romans 3 00® 3.60 J. a BUDL0NG 37>39 Randolph Street^HICAGO. Boses and Carnations A, Specialty WHOLESALE GROWER of CUT FLOWERS PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Cut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. Extra Select 8 4 00 3.0U 24-inch stems 2.00 l.BO 1.25 12-tnch stems .. 1.00 ...; 75 LIBERTY Per 100 18 00 to 15.00 CHATENAY MAIDS AND BRIDES.... 8.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 10.00 PERLE ONCLE JOHN 6.00 to 8.00 Ron t/i li! no SUNRISE 6 00 to 10.00 CARNATIONS 3.00 to 4.00 All flowers are Derleclly fresh and properly packed. No charge for P. & 0. on orders over $6.00. Flower Growers' Market. 60 Wabash Ava., CHICAQO. Order your stock where It will be filled with care and dispatch. The most successful growers of cut flowers, are those who sell their own stock. Give us your standlna ordar. PERCY JONES. M«n«oor. THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S COLOR CHART is now accepted as the standard in preparing color descriptions, by many (t reign houses as well as in America PRICE 15 CENTS POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago. 32 The American Florist. Jan; 28, The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, FLOBiSTy SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. WELCH BROS. All Varlctias FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinds. Long Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. Asparagus Piumosus Nanus Seeds These are the true variety. 75o per lOO; 86 00 per 1000. Mow Is the time to buy KAISERIN and CARNOT, for early summer flowering, 2X-inoh pots, J4.00 per 100; S36.00 per 1000. BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, ZU-inch pot3, t4.00 per 100; (35.00 per 1000 W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. 1 THE I UM.McCullougli'sSonsGo.[ 1 WHOLESALE 1 FLORISTS I * AlBO 8UCCB880R8 TO L « THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. [ ^ CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. [ i Special attention given to Shipping Orders. r I 818 WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, 0 \ ({'lp-M"r'|PU"l'"M't|"l»"H''rMP"U"l''ir«"|rHM"ir«'t|"MMr'l'''T H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist J402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. C. S. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pine SL, ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. Wbol^ale pbwer/larKjfe B08TON, Jan. 26. Boses, Beauty, best 60 " " medium 30. " " culls 6. " Bride, Bridesmaid 4 " Extra 8. " Liberty 1 Carnations 2 " Fancy 3. Lily of the valley 3. Smilax 8. Adiantum Asparagus 35. Violets 1. Philadelphia, Jan. 26. Roses, Tea 8. " " extra 1" " Liberty 8 " Queen of Edgely, extra 40 " " •■ firsts 15. " Beauty, extra 40 " " firsts 15 Carnations 1. Lily of the valley Asparagus Smilax 13. Violets, single '* double Adiantum Gardenias Mignonelte 3. Bottalo, Jan. 26. Roses, Beauty 10. " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor. . 2. Carnations 2. Harrisii Lily of the valley 3. Asparagus, strings 40. Smilax Adiant um Lilium Longiflorum Violets 00@80.00 f0@45.00 00® 8 00 00® 6.00 0 ©12.00 00® 8.C0 00® 3.09 00® 5.00 ,00® 4.0J ,00@12.00 I.OO 00@50.00 GO® 1.50 .00@'0.00 .00@15 00 ,00@35.00 00@,60 00 .00@25.00 ,00@60.00 00@35.00 .50® 6.00 ,00® 6.00 .00@50.00 ,00@15.00 .60® .75 ,7S@ 1.00 .75® 1.00 .35® .fO i.OO 00@60 00 00^12.00 00® 4.00 15.00 ,00® 5.00 00@FO0O i.voo 76® 1.51 16 00 ,50® 125 Pittsburg Florists' Excliange, WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies. 228 Diamond St., PITTSBURG, PA. Send for weekly price list and prices on large orders... Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, J. B. MURDOCH & GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 545 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. RICE BROTHERS, 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Gut flowers and Supplies. Wild Smilax Flowers Billed at Market Prices. Shippers of choice Cut Flowers and Greens of all kinds. Try us. The Best Customers. Am. Florist Co.: — The best custom- ers I have obtained through trade paper advertising have come to me through the columns of the American Florist. Albert M. Herb. R. C. HAYDEN, Seo'y and Treas. WM. J. MUTH, Manager. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesale Commission Florists CHOICE BEAUTIES, MAIDS AND BRIDE ROSES, FANCY CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE FLOWERS. I5I6-I5I8 Sansom Street, Bell and Keystone Phones. Open 7:30 a. m. to 8 p. m. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Chatogue Greenhouses MOBILE, ALA. EXCLUSIVELY WHOLESALE. REQUESTS f cm the trade for designs or cut flowers to be delivered at short notice in, or near Mobile or New Orleans, when made through us, will be executed with fresh stock by our re- tailers (Miss Maria Minge, Mobile; Mr. U. J. Virgin, New Orleans), and satisfaction guarun- teed. Only hiEh-class orders accepted. Address all telegrams at our expense to F. p. DAVIS, Mobile, Ala. Reference, .Mesnr.s. li. U. Dun .V; Co.'s Agi-iu'y. WHOLESALE • FLORISTS. Bell and Keyctone 'Phones. 1220 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Please mention the American Florist to advertisers. SUCCESSFUL SELLERS uc tlic laccciifal growert who advertlie iaJ^JtJfJ^J^JtJ^Jf -THE AMERICAN FLORIST. igo5. The American Florist. THE RELIABLE Commissioii House, Jos.S.Fenrich 48W.30lhSt, NEW YORK. Talaphona 325 Madison Sq. YOUING & NUGENT Telephone 20S6 Madison Sq! WhOlCSSlB FlOriStSi 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. J. K. ALLEN. Wholesale Commission Florist, 106 West 28th Street, Pff^W ^V0:R^. American Beauties, Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Violets, Sut Fro'i;vERs?" "' Tal. 167 Madison Square. Opan avery day at 6 a. m. Talephone No. 756 Madison Squara. MOORE, HENTZ & NASH Wholesale Commission Florists, 55 and 57 Wast 26th St , NEW YORK CITY. Advice of sale note daily. Statement and check weekly. All consignments large or small receive the saire attention CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. wholesaleWILLIAM GHORMLEY, Dally Receiver and Shipper ot Fresh Cut Flowef. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. ; Talaphonas 2200 and 2201 Madison Squara. JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily of tlie Valley, Orchids and all Seasonable Flowers. SI West 28th St., NEW TOSK. Telephone 1906 Madison Squure. Original Pioneer House— Established 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30th St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission Consignments solicited. Shippine orders promptly attended to. 'Phone 626 Madison. THOMASYOUNGJr. WHOLESALE riORIST. CNOICEST GUT FLOWERS. 48 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY John 1. Raynor, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York Market. ADIANIUM CROWEANUM sold here exclusively. 49 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. W8 & 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^ale [[ower/\arKjfe New York, Jan. 26 Roses, Beauty, best 15 f 0@S0.00 '■ medium 3 00@10.00 culls 1.00(Si,200 Liberty, best 10.00@J000 medium 300@1000 culls 200@3.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate. 2 00@15.00 Kalseiin, Carnot 1.60@l0 00 Carnations 2.00® 300 " fancy and novelties 3.00® 6.00 Lily of the valley 1 00® 4.00 Lilies 6.00@10 00 Smilax 5 00@IO 00 Adiantum I0@ EO Asparagus 2O0O@S0.0O Gardenias 2.00@10.00 Violets 30® .75 Charles IVlillang 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 Squara* Please mention the A me> ican Fiot is( u-hen 2vti(ing. Receivers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. Consignments Solicited. A. L YOUNG & C0.,^5?.'^f3r" 64 Wasi 28lh SIrael, Telephone ;!559 iMudisou Sq. NEW YORK. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers Ul West 30th St., NEW TOBS. Telephones 3670-8871 Madison So. REPRESENTING EMINENT GROWERS. Lang 53 West 30tli Street, NEW YORK. COMMISSION DEALER in FLOWERS Telephonb 280 Madison Square. The Only House Handling the Victory NEW RED CARNATION To be Disseminated 1906. Also a Comsplete ' Line of Choicest Flowers..,,. WHOLESALE FLORIST ALEX.J.GUTTMAN, 52 West 29th Siraet, NEW YORK. Telephones: 1661-1665 Madison Square. NY. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg., 6'.h Ave. & W. 26lh St., New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning. DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. CARNATIONS '' Specialty. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Prampt Paymant.. Establlshad 1881. 65 W. 28tli SL New York. Alfred H. Langjahr, Telephone 8924 Madison Sq. EDW. C. HORAN, 55 WEST 28TH STREET, Telephone 421 Madiaon Square. .NEW YORK. Cyi FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. 34 The American Florist. Jan. 28, CUT FLOWERS OR DESIGNS will be Delivered for the Trade on Wire or Miiil Orders in Best Qualities and Prices: Hnv 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 MAIN 1023. SIEVERS & BOLAND, Ploral Artists, •8 Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertennann Bros. Co., FLORISTS, 241 Massachusetts Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328 Olive SL, ST. LOUIS, MO. Ettablif hed 1873. L DItt. 'Phona Linden 196 M. DENVER. T he Park Floral Co. •'•*-^^J^r^"'^ DENVER. COLO. MILWAUKEE. C. G. Pollwortl) Go. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Will take proper care of your orders in WISCONSIN. CHICAGO. E.tabll.h.d 1857. The Geo. Wittbold Go. 1667 Buoklngham Place, CHICAGO. lirowers and ImporterB. The oldeBt and leading hoaee in Central and WeBteru United States. Decorative plants a specialty. Mail and Wire Orders Qet Prompt attention. BUFFALO, N. Y. DETROIT. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS ^ Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs. ^j*.3t.j* High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. flease mention the American Florist when writinfy. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, ^^ CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. OMAHA. HESS&SWOBODA, FLORISTS, 1415 Farnam Street, OMAHA. NEB. ■Phone 1(01 and L. 1682. SPRINGFIELD. Mark Aifken FLORIST. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. WASHINGTON. JosepI) R. Freeman, FLORIST, 612 13th St. N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. ST. PAUL. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE LEADING FLORISTS OF THE N. W. Orders vrill be well cared for anywhere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. '^"'"°°- T..BPHOK.s:ii«rr^%38 JOHN MANGEL, FI-ORIST, Corner Wabash Ate. and Monroe St. CHICAGO. Orders for Wedding Deooratlons, Receptions, Funeral Designs and Cut Flowers and Plants in every shape executed with care and despatch. Leading Chicago Retailer. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. GHAS. GHADWICK, COR. FULTON & LAGRAVE, Grand Rapids, Micli. WHOLESALE and RETAIL FLORIST. High-Grade Cut Blooms. Carnations, Roses, 'Mtims, Violets, Etc Choice American Beauties a Specialty. Artistic Designs on Short Notice. Good Shipping Facilities to all Michigan Points. A TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. Please mention the American Florist when writing. JOIIN WOLf, Wholesale and Retail Florist, SAVANNAH, GA. Paper White Narcissus and Roman Hyacinths. $2.00 per hundred, in any quantity. Long Distance Telephone Connections. LEIKENS 7E.33dSt.waidoXtori.NewYorkCity. Telephone No. 1417 Madison. Telegraph Orders Faithfully Filled. WE REACH ALL POINTS. ^^Orders for Baskets, Boxes, Designs, Steam- ers, Receptions, and from out-of-town Florists will receive personal and careful attention. We guarantee perfect satisfaction. A.Gude&Bro. FLORISTS 1214 F St., WASHINGTON, D. C. KANSAS CITV. WILLIAM L. ROCK FLOWER CO. Kansas City, Mo. LOS ANGELES. 'Phone Main 1610. ! 1 0. C. SAAKES, FLORAL ARTIST. 138 So. Spring St., LOS ANGELES, GAL. ALWAYS MENTION THE,... AMERICAN FLORIST WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS. igos. The American Florist. 35 rVm/tifT^K7 1 ■■ /I i^ Extra Fancy StockT' IYlr Ol 1 WL LlL/%1^ $1.50 per dozen. LA RHINE TULIPS, $3.00 Per J 00. • CARNATIONS. Fancy stock in all varieties. • ROSES. Maid, Bride; something choice. A. L. RANDALL CO. I 19 Randolph Street, ^^^ ^^^ CHICAGO, ILL. } Wietor Brothers, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. — Mckinley week prices, subject to change. — AMERICAN BEAUTY. S6-lnoh stam. 30-lnoh stain S4-lneh .lam 20-lnoh .lam IS.Jnoh stam. 12-lnoh stam. Per doz. .$1.00 to $3.00 3.10 250 200 1.50 1.25 Per 100 % 6.00 to $10.00 ROSES. Brida and Maid Metaor and Cata 6.00 to 10.00 LIbarty 6.00 to 12.00 CARNATIONS-Good stock 3.00 " Large and fancy 4.00 to 6.00 KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation has always been tliat we fill orders when others tail. All stock in season at Lowest Market Rates. SAVES MANY TIMES i^lTS 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 >vaste of postage and printed matter, time and labor. Contains 412 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. 36 The American Florist. Jan. 2S, HIGH-GRAPE SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. And Flonsts- Hardy OecoratWe supplies. SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR HANDLING LARGE ORDERS. WRITE, WIRE OR PHONE. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Louisville. The past week was an improvement over the two or three previous ones. Stock which a week ago was very plentiful is rather a hard matter to get now. It has become so that in ordering pink roses one does not know whether he is going to get red or white, thus showing there must be a good demand for stock. Roses have become a little scarce, and the qual- ity has also lowered considerably. The demand is very satisfactory. In car- nations the quality remains about the same, averaging good, but the supply is very limited. Violets have been in good demand. Home grown lily of the valley has become a standard flower and is locally grown in great quan- tity Mignonettes are in fairly good demand but the quality of the shipped stock has come down considerably. Sweet peas are rather slow to come in In large quantities, nearly all the growers having found some difficulty in starting them. Despite the great quantity of stevia grown locally it is very hard to get. Schulz had a reception decoration recently in which there was a mantel decoration which contained about one hundred choice American Beauty roses. F. Walker & Company had a neat window decoration consisting of many varieties of plants, among which were some very good azaleas and lilacs. Visitors: Charles F. Meyer, of New York and H. A. Brown, of Buechel, Ky. F- L. S. Toronto. Trade is quiet. American Beauty roses are very short in stock as are also the first grades of other roses. Chatenay and Gen. Mac Arthur are in good demand though there are not many of them to be had. Carnations are very plentiful. Violets are in good crop and Harrisii and calla lilies are becoming more plentiful. Bulbous stock is a glut. The officers of the Gardeners' and Florists' Association entertained the members and wives and families on Tuesday, January 17, at St. George's hall. The different events were very entertaining. We had as a visitor E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., who came over with a vase of his new rose, Rich- mond. The entertainment was the best ever held by the club. Those who took part were James Milne, W. Lawrence, J. Hutchinson, Geo. Brown, Mrs. Houle, Miss Edwards. Miss Crawford, Miss Douglass and Miss Lee. J. H. Dunlop's King street store has had on exhibition a vase of the new rose, Richmond. It was much admired and is worthy of the praise that has been given it. Charles Turpe has put up a new house 21x50 feet for young stock. Wm. .lay, Jr., was married in Buf- falo on W'ednesday last. Visitors: Ed. Dale, Brampton; R. Jennings, Brampton, and A. Hans, rep- resenting K. J. Kuyk. H. G. D. HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are DAC> CEH, 11.50 and FANCY FERNS, A1 quality, SI. 50 per ICOO. Discount on larger orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN GALAX, SI 00 per 1000. Laurel Festooning, good and full, handmade 5o and 6o per yd. Green and Sphagnum Moss, SI.OO per bbl. Sphagnum Moss, 50c per bas: 5 bags. 83.00. Ivy Leaves, 84.00 per lOOO. Sprengeri, 25c and 50c pet bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, 50c per bunch or string. Leucothoe Sprays, $100 per 100: $7 50 per 1000. VPe also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies such as Tin Poll, Cut Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes, Folding Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors, All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Oyoas 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 SI., Boston, Mass. ,^M^ Tal. No. 1 2 1 4 ^ ^■^^^ Madison Square ^Jfe^V A^^H^ stands ^IJIHMw ^^^^^^^B Flower Exchange ^tU^m ^■S^^V Coogan Bldg., W. ^^V 1^^^ 26th Street & 34ih ^jp / ^^ Street Cut Flower A N.Lecakes&Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. Tal. No. 1 2 1 4 Madison Square Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & 34ih Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves. Ferns and Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. Qmn and Brenzi Salix Luvn, 75c per lOOO. FDR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX (Where quality Is FIrsI Consideration) Write, Wire or Phone the Introducers, Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. New Crop Southern Wild Smilax now ready in limited quantities. GEORCE GOTSONAS & CO., Wholesale and Retail 'Dealers in all kinds of EVERGREENS. Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax. Phone 1202 Mad. Sq, MAIN STORE. 46 W. 29th St., BRANCH, 66 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. THE KERVAN COIMPANY, WHOLESALE DEALERS, All Deooratlng Evergreens, Calax, Leucothoe, Mosses, Etc. 20 W, 27th Street, NEW YORK. Telbphonb 1519 Madibon Sq. GREEN3AND BRONZE Galax Leaves. Fresh gathered, S3. 00 per case of 5,000. Cash with order. HALL & JONES COMPANY, BLOWING ROCK NORTH CAROLINA. jj If you want to get the waiit * 1^ you want to get, you want g ~ to get your 'want ad into the ff. i AMERICAN JF L Q R I S T W Try It now w Every advertisement represent* S a genuine wanii. J* It pays M to answer them. Jt Jt Jt HARDY CUT FERNS. Fancy or Daaoer Ferns, $1 25 per 1000. Calax, Brilliant Bronze or Green, 76c per lOOCH 18.50 per case of 10,000. Laurel Festooning. baQd-made, full sizes, 4o, 5c and 6o per yd. Made fre^daily from the woods. Send us your CHRlSlWIAS orders now and we will please you. Branch Laurel, 35c per large bundle. Southern Wild Smilax, per 50-lb. case, $5.50. Laurel Wreaths and Princess Pine Wreaths, made all sizes and prices. Princes Pine by the lb. and made into roping. Tell us your wants and we will name you prices. Tel. Office, Kew Salem, Mass. Mllllnoton, Mass. Please mention the American Florist when writing. HEADQUARTERS EOR "SUPERIOR QUALTTY" BRAND Wild Smilax 25 pound case $3-00 35 pound case 4.00 50 pound case 5-00 ALWAYS ON HAND, AND IN ANY QUANTITY. NONE BETTER. E. F. WINTERSON CO., 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO- Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Japanese Fern Balls 5 in. and 7-9 In. sizes. Write for prices. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. 84-86 Randolph St., 14 Barclay St., CHICAGO. NEW YORK. TO BUY OR SELL Advertise In THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 1905- Th E American Florist. B7 DREER'S SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. The Begonias and Gloxinias offered by us are the best which skill and careful selection can produce, they are grown for us by one of the most expert European specialists. Tuberous Rooted Begonias. Single Flowered, Scarlet, Crimson, White, Yellow, Rose and Orange, 40c per dozen; $J.O0 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Choice Single Flowered in Mixture, 35 cents per dozen. $2.50 per 100; $22-00 per 1000. Double Flowering, Scarlet, Rose, White and Yellow, 65 cents per dozen; $500 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Choicest Double Flowering in iVIixture, 50 cents per dozen; $4.00 per 100; $35-00 per 1000. New Hybrid Frilled Tuberous Begonias. A most unique form with flowers of immense size, with wavy or frilled petals similar to the best forms of single petunias, 25c each. $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Gloxinia Crassifolia Grandifflora. A very fine selected strain, strong, well-matured bulbs. Red, White, Blue, Red with white border. Blue with white border, in separate colors or in choicest mixture, 50c per dozen; $4.00 per lOO; $35.00 per looo. Fancy Leaved Caladiums. A choice selection of 25 distinct named varieties, fine large bulbs, $1.25 per dozen; $10.00 per ICO. Choice mixed varieties, $1.00 per dozen; $8X0 per iCO. Our Quarterly Wholesale List has just been issued and ofTers a full line of seasonable Plants, Seeds and Bulbs. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. Please menlion the A mettcan Florist when writing. 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 price* quoted and we tend the books. GsBBNHOusB Construction (Taft) . — It telle the whole story abonthow to bnlld, and heat a greenhonse, be it large or ■mall, and that too In a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 118 Illustrations. $1.50. Hbating and Ventilating Buildings (Carpenter). — This book covers the entire •ubject most ttdly. In the preparation of heating and ventilating plans. It will be tonnd a most valuable guide. $4.00. Stbam Hbating for Buildings (Bald- win).— Contains valuable data and hints for steam fitters and those who employ this method of heating. The 360 pages are folly illustrated. $2.50. Thb Horticulturists' Rulb-Book (L. H. Bailey). — Contains Information valuable to all those engaged In any branch of horticulture. Illnstrated. 313 pages. 75 cents. Practical Floricitlture (Peter Hen- derson).— A guide to the successful propa- gation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. $1.50. Thb Rosb— Its cultivation, varieties, etc. (H. B. Bllwanger). — 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 vrill 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 aflord to be without. $1.25. rANCV CUT FUOVyERS A SPECIAI-TV. If you want Choice Cut Flowers at any time or all the time, Bend to CHARLES W. NcKELLAR, 51 Wabash Avenue, OHIO.A.OO. Western Headquarters lor Choice FANCY VALLEY, TULIPS and all BULBOUS STOCK, VIOLETS BEAUTIES, TEA ROSES, and CARNATIONS. Wild Smllas, Asparagua, Adlanlum, Smllax, Fancy Ferna alwuvs in abuudance. Also a complete line or all Florlata' Supplisa, Noveltlea and WIrs Work. „. . ORCHIDS, LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE, CENTRAL 3598, AUTO. Chrysantbemuu 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 folly The book also contains interestmg 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 vrill 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 illnstrated and the pic- tures have been chosen with a view to Informing the reader rather than deco- rating the book. 60 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. 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. 60 cents. Beauties, ROSES, CARNATIONS, LILIES AND Cut Flowers ol All Kinds. Michigan Violets a Specialty Grand Rapids Florists' Ass'n. 60 Wabasli Ave., CHICAGO. Landscape Gardening (Maynard).— The development of landscape art within the past few years compels the wideawake florist to keep posted on this branch of the business. The many suggestions of this book vrill be found helpful every business day. It contains 338 pages, 165 illustrations. $1.50 The Goldfish (Mulertt).— A number of florists find goldfish an attractive and paying addition to their business. The best advice is given in every department of the subject, including construction and care of the parlor aquarium, in this volume of 160 pages, handsomely illus- trated. $2.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., S24 DMrborn Straal. OHICAQO. 38 The American Florist. Jan. 28f The Seed Trade. =^ AMIRICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, la., Pres. ; L. L. Mav, St. Paul, Miun., First Viee-Pres.; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Sec'yand Treas. Twenty-third annual convention at Alex- andria Bay, N. Y., June 20-33, 1905. Visited New York. — A. L. Rogers, of Rogers Brothers, Chaumont, N. Y. Visited Chicago. — Edgar J. Lambert, representing Hammond's Slug Shot Works, Fishkill-on-the-Hudson, N. Y. We learn from the European papers that the total amount received for the Vilmorin memorial up to January 14 was £1,217, contributed by 2,710 sub- scribers. Onion Sets at Chicago are reported at from $2.50 to $2.75 for White Bot- toms and $1.75 to $2 for Reds and Yellows on the basis of a thirty-two- pound bushel. January Trade Reports. Iowa Seed Company: "Our cata- logues were about a week later than usual, yet orders are not far behind. Inquiries are coming in well. We are inclined to look for better season than last year. Business last year started in early but had a setback in February and March and never regained the loss. We think the winter weather now is quite general and believe it will prove favorable for the season's trade." Cole's Seed Store: "It is rather early in the season to say what the prospect will be for business this winter and spring. Our catalogue was sent out about eight days later than last year, and being severe weather cannot very well compare with business done that year. In some lines we expect a good business, and others will not compare with last season." Nanz & Neuner: "Southern coun- tries are having a cold spell which has retarded the demand. We believe with favorable weather the trade will open up to our expectations, which are promising." Geo. H. Mellen Company: "We are pleased to say that, so far, the returns from our new catalogue are very satis- factory, and indications are for a largely increased trade this coming season." John Lewis Childs: "Our retail cat- alogue trade has opened exceedingly well, although our entire edition has not yet been mailed. Cannot yet give definite comparison." Barteldes & Company: "Retail busi- ness so far very light. Wholesale trade just starting, southern orders coming freely. We look for a large business. Huntington & Page: "Results at the present time are satisfactory, consid- ering that catalogues are hardly in the hands of customers." 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Growers. SAN JOSE, CAI-IFORNIA. Tomato and Com Pack of 1904. The quantity of tomatoes packed in the United States and Canada during the season of 1904, according to the American Grocer of December 21, 1904, amounted to 8,968,803 cases of two dozen cans each, against 10,679,- 809 cases for the preceding year, a decrease in 1904 of 745,671 cans, or about sixteen per cent. The corn pack proves to be a record breaker, being more than any previous pack, except that in 1900. Notwith- standing the reduced acreage in some states, early killing frost in Maine and the unfavorable conditions in New York, the output reaches 11,'462,969 cases against 4,851,146 cases in 1903. Boston. The new regulation of the postmas- ter general which allows the mailing of third and fourth class matter, under which head the seed catalogues come, without aflfixing stamps, was given a trial for the first time last week when the various firms sent out their cata- logues. In every instance it saved a great deal of time and work as in previous years every catalogue had to be stamped separately. It is the opin- ion of all that this regulation has filled a long felt want. Everett E. Wheaton of Joseph Breck & Sons died Saturday, January 21, of pneumonia. The deceased had been connected with Joseph Breck & Sons for the past twelve years and was one of their most trusted employes, hav- ing had charge of one of the wholesale departments. At the time of his death he was captain of the bowling team representing his firm and was a most zealous worker in matters concerning the welfare of his fellow employes. Among the visitors to Boston was A. J. Brown of Grand Rapids, Mich., on his annual tour through the east. He reports having made many con- tracts for the coming year. John H. Allan, of Sheboygan, Wis., was a visitor. He reports a very prom- ising outlook for the coming season. W. E. C. Newport, E. I. The recent announcement in a local paper of the proposed alteration of the George A. Weaver Company's building on Broadway into a hotel has caused much talk. The change has not yet been definitely decided upon. Last Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. George A. Weaver left foi" Hot Springs, Ark. Mr. Weaver goes for the benefit of his health. H. B. Odell has been here a few days representing Weeber & Don of New York. This is Mr. Odell's first trip here for this firm, he having suc- ceeded George A. Burnett. J. M. Thorburn & Company of New York have been looking after their Interests through David S. F. Adam, who has been here for several days. The Business Men's Association, to which belong many florists and seeds- men, has voted to disband, as the membership has fallen away so fast that the association is no longer self- supporting. X. Catalogues Received. J. Lambert & Sohne, Trier, Ger- many, seeds, plants and implements; John N. May, Summit, N. J., roses, carnations and chrysanthemums ; W. Atlee Burpee & Company, Philadel- phia, Pa., seeds; H. Cannel & Sons, Swanley, Kent, Eng., seeds; W. W. Rawson & Company, Boston, Mass., seeds; National Nitro-Culture Com- pany, West Chester, Pa., nitro-culture; Haskell Avenue Floral Company, Dal- las, Tex., roses and plants; Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa., roses, plants, seeds, etc.; Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, plants and seeds; James J. H. Gregory & Son, Marblehead, Mass., vegetable and flower seeds; Weeber & Don, New York, garden seeds and tools; The Storrs and Harrison Company, Paines- ville, O., seeds; Miss Mary E. Martin, Floral Park, N. Y., seeds, bulbs and plants; Arthur T. Boddington, New York, seeds, bulbs and plants; Frank Banning, Kinsman, O., gladioli; Nonne & Hoepker, Ahrensburg, Germany, seeds; Orcutt Seed and Plant Com- pany, San Diego, Cal., seeds and plants; Barbier & Company, Orleans, France, nursery stock; Zion Horticul- tural Supply, Zion City, 111., seeds; Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y., gladioli; J. M. Philips' Sons, Pittsburg, Pa., seeds; Martin Kohankie, Palnesville, O., nursery stock; The Goulds Manu- facturing Company, Seneca Falls, N. Y., sprayers, pumps, etc. Optimism. Proprietor fof wholesale garden seed establish- ment)— 'Well, ffet busv. It's time we were send- ing out our catalogues." B okkeeper— "Isn t it too early?'* Proprietor — "Not a bit It makes the people feel that spring is coming, and while the glow is on they sit down and send us their orders. See?" — Chicago Tribune. Salt Lake City, Utah. — Invitations are out for the celebration of the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C. Cramer, to be cele- brated February 1. Van Zanten Brothers, ROYAL NETHERLANDS BULB NURSERIES AND EXPORT TRADE HILLEGOM, HOLLIND. Wholesale growers of the leading sorts of HYACINTIIS, TULIPS. NARCISSUS, CROCUS SPIRAEAS. GLADIOLUS, PAEONIAS, ftc, Etc. We further ask your attention to our superior quality and special prices of fRENCH BULBS, ROMAN HYACINTIIS PAPtR WHITE OR., ETC. Ask quotations from our traveler MR. Q. HYLKEMA. Care of Messrs. Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St., New York. Who also will send you on demand, catalogue and special prices of all Holland Bulbs and Plants. igo5. The American Florist. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. Oz. .3,5 .35 .30 .30 .10 .05 .10 .10 Trade Pkt. Ageratum, Imperial Dwarf, blue $ . 10 Imperial Dwarl, white 10 Blue Perfection, dwarf 10 Princess Pauline, fine tor pots 10 Princess Victoria Louise, new, beautiful blue and white flowers, plants compact and free-blooming Alyssum Sweet lb , $1.25 Alyisum Little Gem lb., S3. 50 Ampalopsis ValtchI lb , $1.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. New Crop. Greenhouse Grown Seed, per 100 seeds, 75c; 350 seeds, $1 50; 1000 seeds, K.OO. Plumosus Robustus, new, per 100 seeds, $1.00; lUOu seeds, $10.10. Sprengsri. 100 seeds, 15c; 1,000 seeds, 75c; 5,000 seeds, $3.25. Write for prices on larger lots on above three. Oscumbncs, 100 seeds, 50c; 1,000 seeds, $4.(0. Comorensis, per 100 seeds, $1.25; 1,000 seeds, $10.00. ASTERS. Quaan of tha Markst, Trade Pkt. M Oz. Oz. White lb., $5.00$ .10 $ .20 $ ..50 Pink lb Scarlet lb. Light blue lb. Dark blue lb. Mixed lb. Branching or Sempla, 1 White I Rose pink Lavender Red Purple Light blue Daybreak pink I Trade Pkt. M Oz. Oz. Mixed lb., $600 .10 .30 .50 Vaughan's Upright White Branch- ing 10 .20 .65 Vaughan's Upright Pink Branch- ing 10 .20 .65 Trade Pkt >i Oz. Oz. Balsam, Alba Porfacta. This is the largest and bestdouble white Balsam 10 .25 Bsgonia Vernon Vb oz., 30c .10 Balila or Double Daisy, Mammoth :Mixed...l-16 oz., 45c .25 Bellls or Double Daisy, Trade Pkt. Mammoth White.. .1-16 oz., 40c 25 Mammoth Pink.... 1-16 oz., 65o .25 Longfellow, dark pink, !.8 0z.,35c .20 Snowball, dbl. white. ^ oz., 35c .20 Candytuft, Giant Hyacinth-Flow- ered. This improved strain is superior to Empress. ..H oz., 10c Canna, Crozy sorts, extra choice mixed lb., $1.20 Celosia, President Thiers This is a splendid variety which is so much and effectively used in our parks 15 Cslosia IhompsonI Magnitlca. Of groat value for all decorative purposes in and out of doors. Pkt., 10c; M-oz., 25o. 5 OO .10 .20 ..50 6.00 .10 .20 ..50 5,.=.0 .10 .20 ..50 5.50 .10 .20 ..50 4.25 .10 .15 .40 Trade Pkt, 10c. M oz., 20c. Oz.,60c. Lb., $6.50. .70 2.00 Oz. 2.50 2.50 15 10 25 NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS FOR PRESENT SOWING. 10 PER CENT SPECIAL CASH DISCOUNT. On orders over $2.00 for Flower Seeds if the cash is enclosed. This discount does not apply to Asparagus Seed. Cash discount on this is 2 per cent. We are HEADQUARTERS lor Greenhouse Grown Seed of ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Trade Pkt. Oz. Cenlaurea Candidissima (Dusty IMiller) 1,000 seeds 35 1.70 Centauraa Gyninocarpa...lb.,S2,75 .30 Clamatla Paniculata, white, sweet scented lb., ^.50.15 .50 Cineraria ' Maritima "Diamond." This is one of the finest foliase bedding plants. The leaves are broad, snow-white and lasting. Superior to the older varieties. M oz., 60c .15 Cineraria Maritima Caodidissinia. .10 .20 Cobaea Scandens 10 .40 Alba 15 .60 Coleua, Mammoth Rainbow Mixt- ure, a very fine mixture 1-32 oz ,50c .20 Colaiis, Large Leaved Sorts, extra choice mixed 20 VAUGHAN'S GIANT-FLOWERED CYCLAMEN. Pure White (Mont Blanc) Dark Crimson Rosa von Marienthal, "Daybreak' Dark Rose White with Carmine Eve V 100 seeds, 66c jlOOO ■' .$5.00 ' 250 seeds of I any one kind at the 1000 rate. Rubin, darkest red, 100 seeds, $1 50. DAHLIA, Burbank's Selection. The seed we offer is of L. IJurbank's own saving, and he writes: "This seed will produce a greater proportion of large, clear, bright colored, perfect double tlowers than any ever before offered; 90 per cent of good flowers can t>e expected." Blooms the first year from seed. Pkt. (100 seeds) 50o. Trade Pkt. Oz. DAISY, Non Plus Ultra, best white .15 Dracaena Indivisa Ib.,'$2.50 S .10 % ."St New Shasta Daisies ... 1-16 oz , $1.00 .25 Vaughan's Early and Lata Flower. Ing Foroet-me-nol y oz , 25c. .10 .80 Geranium, Apple-scented, 200 seeds, 2oc; 1.000 seeds, $1.00. Gloxinia Hybrida, Vaughan's Colum- bian Mixture, Pkt. (1,000 seeds) 50c; 3 pkts. for $1.2.5. Crevlllea Robusta (Silk Oak) 10 .45 Heliotrope, Lemoine's Giant,...' 25 2.00 Trade Pkt. Oz. IPOMEA Nocllllora, Moonflower— White seeded 100 seeds, 50o .. . S .10 $ .50 New Hybrid, blooms early 10 .40 Lemon Verbena M oz., 40c Llnarla (Kenilworth Ivy).. ..if oz., 40c Lobelia, Crystal Palace Compacta, Hoz, 2.50 Speciosa, dark flowers and foliage for hanging baskets — fioz.,15c .10 .50 Emperor William, dwarf K oz., 20o .10 .85 Beddine Queen ji oz., 25c .15 1.25 Matricaria Capensis 11. pi. Double White Feverfew 10 .25 Maurandya, Mixed Hoz.,25c .10 1.00 Giant blue 20 Mimulua (Musk Plant) M oz., 30o .10 1.00 Muaa Enaete. 100 seeds, $1.00. .15 .15 .15 1.25 NIcollana Sanderae, with large bright Tr. pkt. carmine flowers .17 Pandanus Utills, 100 seeds, $1 00. PANSIES. Vaughan's Up-to-Date ''International" Received the only awarci for Mixed Pansies at the VVorld'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 existence, as all the florists who saw or used it can tell you. Price per oz., $10.00- i4 oz., $5.00; H oz., $1.50; trade pkt., 50c. Vaughan's "Clanl Mixture." This mixture is specially made by us from all the separate colors of Giant Trimardeau, the Giant Bugnot and Cassier 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., $14.00; oz., $4.00; % oz 60c- trade pkt., 2.5c. ' Vaughan's Premium Mixed, per pkt., 25o: hi oz.. 80c; i-i oz., $3.00; 02., $5.50. • tb .. Chicago Parks Bedding, "Choice Mi.xed" pkt., 10c, X oz., 3:c; oz., $1.10; 4 oz., $3.00. Petunia, "Vaughan's Best" Mixture of Large Flowering Petunias, trade pkt., (1,100 seeds) 50c; 3 pkts. for $1,25. Petunia, Howard's Star. Distinct from Inimita- ble, or Blotched and Striped. The color is a rich velvety crimson-maroon: a splendid sort for borders, hanging baskets, vases, etc. Pkt. (500 seeds) 2.5c. Petunia, Vaughan's Double Petunias, mixed trade pkt. (600 seeds) $1.00. Petunia, Doiible pure white, 250 seeds, 50c. Petunia, Extra Large Flowering, double fringed. This extra choice strain produces about 30 per cent of splendid double fringed flowers. Trade pkt. (500 seeds) 6O0; 1,000 seeds, $1.00. Trade pkt. Oz. Pyrethrum, Golden Feather $ .10 $ .30 Selaginoides 10 .50 Salvia Splendens, Clara Bedman (Bon- fire) "Drooping Spikes," }< oz., 50c Silvers pot A. Ragenau Smilax, new crop, hi lb., TOc; lb., $2.50 STOCKS, Large-Flowering Carman 1 0 Weeks. Pure White, Brilliant Rose, Bright Crimson, Blood Red, Purple, Light Blue, Canary Yellow, Price each above per Jj, oz,,40o; oz., $2.25; pkt., 2,tc. Trade pkt. Oz. Large Flowering, extra choice m'xd J6 oz.,35c $ .25 $2.00 Thunbsrgia, Mixed 4oz.,$1.00 .10 "Vaughan's Best" Mixture of Ver- benaa M oz., 50c Verbena Candidissima, white, Moz ,20c Defiance, brightest scarlet hi oz. , 25c Mammoth, mixed )i oz., 25c Mammoth, white hioz.,2oo Mayflower, striped on red ground Koz. ,2.5c .15 1.00 Mammoth purple hioz.,25o .15 1.00 .25 25 .25 25 .10 2.85 2.00 3.50 40 .25 2.00 .10 .80 .10 .75 .15 .75 .15 1.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, NEW YORK, 14 Barclay Street. 84-86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Greenhouses, Nursery and Trial Grounds, Western Springs, ill. Please ynention the American Florist 7vhen writing. Charleston, W. Va. — A charter -was issued here, January 3, to the Ameri- can Horticultural and Distributing Company of Martinsburg, W. Va., to manufacture and deal In horticultural and agricultural implements and chemicals. The capital is ?25,000. John W. Stewart, C. W. Tallees, J. P. Wickersham, John Lemon and H. H. Emmert, all of Martinsburg, are the incorporators. LEONARD Write for Prices. HEADQUARTERS ONION SETS Flower Seeds and Bulbs. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Seeds for present requirements ready to ship. Contract orders for delivery after haVvest 1905 are lieiiig booked now. Beans, Peas and ^^ ^^ Garden Seeds. Wkitk ron Piik-es. CO. CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Flori&t when writing. 40 The American Florist. Jan, 28, AMERICAN ASSOCIAnON OF NURSERYMEN. E. W. Kirkpatriok, MoKinney, Tex., Pres. ; O. 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 Jackson, Ia. — E. L. Lewis, of Cresco, la., will start a nursery in the spring on land recently purchased, known as Thomas hill. Pulaski, Tenn.— The Giles County Nursery Company of Lynnville, has purchased fifty-five acres of land here and will operate a branch, with head- quarters at Lynnville. Grand Rapids. Mich.— The council is considering the project of estab- lishing a municipal nursery in John Ball park. Superintendent Cukerski of the park system is recommended as supervisor. Fakgo. N. D. — ^The North Dakota State Horticultural Society at its annual meeting January 20, elected the following officers: James Holes, Fargo, president; Professor C. B. Waldron, Fargo, secretary; Lieutenant Governor Bartlett, Coopertown, treasurer. Algoma, Wis.— The Algoma Horti- cultural Society at its meeting at Grange hall January 3 elected the fol- lowing oflBcers for the ensuing year: President, Marcelin Henry; vice- president. Andrew Hanten; secretary, Mrs. Anna Smith; treasurer, C. Philipen. Nursery Notes. Crimson Rambler rose cuttings root as readily from outdoor wood as does that grown under glass and you get much larger plants the same season. Black locust is being highly recom- mended for a street tree in the smoky sections of large cities. If your stock for transplanting has not been sorted and sized, do it now. It pays. M. Fruit Trees Along the Highway. One of the ways for beautifying the country in the Grand Duchy of Baden without any ultimate expense to the taxpayer is the planting of fruit trees along the government highways. These are cherry, apple, pear, and In some places walnut trees. The trees are planted thirty-two feet apart along each side of the road, and when the fruit is ready for market it is sold at public auction on the trees, the pur- chaser being obliged to harvest it at his own expense. The amount realized from the sale of the fruit is applied toward the maintenance of the system — the propagation of young trees, their planting and cultivation, etc. The department of the government managing the enterprise is known as the department of "Wasser und Strass- enbau." There are two large nurser- ies, one near Emmendingen and one near Durlach, where the trees are grown. The total amount realized from the sale of the fruit in 1902 was S8,04C marks, or $9,055; in 1903, 24,081 marks, or $5,731. These were not such good fruit years as the present one, but the amount realized this year has not been reported. The cost of main- taining the system in 1902 was $4,590, and in 1903, $4,980. The price realized for apples was 1 1-6 cents a pound; for pears, 2 1-5, and for cherries, 2 2-5 cents per pound. Joseph I. Beittain. Concord, N. H. At the annual election of the New Hampshire Horticultural Society, Col. C. C. Shaw of Milford was elected president, and Hon. W. D. Baker of Quincy, secretary. A resolution was adopted recommending legislative action on a bill to reorganize the for- estry commission and the protection of forests from fire. Prof. F. W. Rainie of Durham and Philip W. Ayres were appointed a com- mittee of two to act in co-operation with a similar committee from the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, which joint com- mittee is requested to co-operate with the authorities in Massachusetts who are seeking to exterminate the brown- tail moth. The society urges the towns in the southern tier of the state where this pest is already making headway to take immediate action in destroying all nests before the first warm days of spring. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The list of prizes offered by the committee on "school gardens and native plants," together with the vari- ous exhibitions in that line has just been published. The exhibitions of native plants will occur on April 29, June 3-4, June 24-25, July 8-9, August 12 and September 14-17. The exhibition of native ferns will be on July 22, and the exhibition of children's herbariums on the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving. The prizes for school gardens are $12, $10 and $8, and for children's home gardens $5, $4, $3, $2, two of $1 and four of 50 cents. The committee for the present year is Henry S. Adams, of Wellesley, Charles W. Jenks, of Bedford, William P. Rich, of Chelsea. Miss Mary Rodman, of Concord, and W E. 0. Rich, of Roxbury. Mrs. Anna C. Ames has offered to the society prizes for the Mrs. Oliver Ames rose. The prizes are for the best fifty blooms, to be awarded at the spring exhibition in March, and are $30. $20 and $15. The next exhibition will be in Feb- ruary, and will include primulas, vio- lets, carnations and Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. The Boston Co-operative Flower Growers' Association and the Boston Co-operative Flower Market will both have their annual exhibi- tions in connection with this exhibi- tion. Prof. M. L. Fernald, of Cambridge, delivered an address January 14, entitled "Some Recently Introduced Weeds," offering many valuable sug- gestions. H. P. S. Monmouth Horticultural Society. The Monmouth County Horticul- tural Society held an interesting meet- ing January 20 at Red Men's hall, Oceanic, N. J. Two new members were elected. Charles Totty, Madison, N. J., Alfred Richards, New York, and Anton Bauer and John Schackla, of Deal, N. J., were visitors. It was decided to hold the annual ball Feb- ruary 10, postponing the regular meet- ing from February 3 to that date. G. H. Hale exhibited Primula obconica grandiflora, receiving 96 points. W. Turner had carnations, Harlowarden, Enchantress and Gov. Wolcott which scored 80 points. Mr. Kettel has been showing tulips since December 15, with stems 9 and 10 inches long. When asked about the culture of same he said that when he had them boxed he left them outside, uncovered, for three or four weeks. Then he put them in a cool cellar. When he brings them into the house for forcing he covers them with a box. Remarks were made by Charles Totty, Alfred Richards, H. A. Kettel, N. Butterbach, A. G. Williams and others. B. Greenhouse Heating. Ed. Am. Florist: — The heating sys- tem in my greenhouse is not satis- factory, although it was put in by a reliable firm. The flow pipes rise from the boiler about 10 inches and then ruil horizontally two feet, then drop 8 inches and finally rise to the expansioh tank, as per sketch enclosed. I think that the 8-inch drop should not be there. Am I right? Are four 2-inch flows and four 2-inch returns suflBcient to keep the temperature at 50° when the thermometer seldom goes below 12° below zero? The house is 12x50, with 10-foot ridge and one end of house exposed. Subscriber. The flow pipes should either be given a slight rise or a slight fall after the horizontal run is commenced, and a drop, such as is described, is not advis- able. In fact, I do not see how the system could fill with water in the part above the boiler unless there is an air cock or a vent of some kind. The description of the house is hardly definite enough to tell just how much radiation is required. ■ If the walls are well built without glass, and no more than five feet high, there should be no difficulty in maintaining a temperature of 50 degrees in a house 12 by 50 feet when the thermometer is 15 degrees below zero. By running a half inch pipe from the highest point of the sys- tem over the boiler, to a point a little higher than the point of the expan- sion tank, it is possible that the diffi- culty will be corrected but if this does not suffice, it can certainly be done by running the fiow pipe in a straight line. L. R. T. SouTHiNQTON, CoNN. — C. W. Blatch- ley has leased his greenhouse property on Bristol and Main streets to John Oleson and Philip Loudon who have worked for him for the past two years. The Best Paper in the Trade. American Florist Co. : — I send here- with a money-order in payment of my subscription to the American Florist. Your paper is all right, the best in the trade. F. G. Chapman. udllTOrnid rriVGT tlneR. Anvreatonableoffer will be accepted on lots of S.O'lf to carloads. RIVER VIEW NURSERIES, .T. H. O'HAUAN. LITTLE S11.VEB, N. J. igo5. The American Florist. 41 Fruit TrecHf Small FrnltStOrnamental Trees. Everi^reens and 4brnbs. ^'hade'l'reeft. Hardy Koses. Hardy Plants. Cllinberfl, etc. The most complete collections In this country. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American- Si. Loui8. 102 prizes New York State Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt. Hope Nurseries, Rochester. N. T. Drawer iOU V EstabllMhcd 65 Years. TheStorrs&HarrisonCo. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES. CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION PAINESVILLE, OHIO. RHODODENDRONS. lO.OCO, all sizes; large sizes to SxS feet Write for kinds and prices. CT 'KrOVCS PENDLETON . «J . JNVXJElO, NURSERIES. IVIanchiester, England. W. van Kleef & Sons, Wholesale Growers of all kinds NURSERY STOCK. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND, Catalogue free on demand. No Agents. Please inspect our nurseries when in Europe. No agents. Beautiful Grounds. An illu&trated Manual containing suggestions on Lawn Making, Planting and care of Shrubs and Trees, with names and descriptions of varie- ties hardy and of merit. Also information regard- ing Laudscape Plans, Topographical Surveys, etc. A book ycu will often refer to. Send for it to-day. Free on application. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave.. Chicago. Jacs Smits, Ltd. ^,^SS^' (BRANCH AT BOSKOOP.) Wholesale Growers of ^vtllV^li nursery atock, pot-g^own forciog plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. Catalogue free on demdnd. When in Europe please Inspect our nurseries, NAAROCN-BUSSUM, niar Amtttrdam. It onr R. R. Dtptl. August Haerens' Nurseries, SOMERCEM, GHENT, BELGIUM. Furnish PALMS. ARAUCUIAS, BAY TREES, riCUS and other decorative plants lor 19C5, spring delivery. AZALEAS for fall delivery. Prime quality: careful puckiug. Trade list sent by the Amirtoan Aofnl* August R6lker& Sons 31 Barclay St.. P. 0. Box 752. NEW YORK. Munsou Nurseries New catalogue now ready. '*Can't buy trees right without it." Get It of T. V. MUNSON a SON, DanMon, Tn Th* MUNSON GREENHOUSES. Cut flowers and Bedding Plants for r^tKll trade. WILL B. MUNSON. Deaisoa, Tex. Philadelphia Rambler. Flowers brighter and much more double than Crimson Rambler, stiong grower, blooms earlier and does not bit ach ont. Field plants, 2 to 3 ft.,8J.0O perdoz. : lift 00 per 100 Field plants, 8 to 4 ft, $3 00 perdoz.; KO.QOper 100 Tlw Conard & Jones Co., *"'pr^'' ORDER k NOW nARDYSHRll6S,RAMBLERS EASTER FORCING and HYBRID ROSES rFOR Doz. 100 3 50 25.00 65 00 Each DEUTZIA GRACILIS, pot- grown for 7-inch pots $ .15 •$ 1.50 112 00 DEUTZIA LEMOINEI, pot- grown for 7-inch pots 40 LILAC, Chas. X and Marie Legrave, pot-grown 85 Extrii'heavv 1.00 AZALEA MOLLIS, mised kinds, 20 buds 40 RHODODENDRONS, for forcing, bushy plants, 8 to li buds 1.00 1100 For forcing, large plants, 15 to 25 buds 200 9.00 1100 4.00 30.00 20.00 Uoz. HYDRANGEAS, Otaksa, Red Branched, Thos. Hogg Dormant, 2*vr. old, pot-grown, for forcing. 5 00 CRIMSON RAMBLERS, strong, 2-.vear old 2.00 Strong, 3-year old 3 50 100 35.00 1.5.00 18.00 Doz. DOROTHY PERKINS, strong, 2- vear old 2.50 GROSS an TEPLITZ, strong, 2- vear old 2.00 M'AMAN COCHET, strong, 2-year old 200 HERMOSA. strong. 2-year old.... 2.25 CLOTHILDE SOUPERT, strong field plants 1..50 AMERICAN BEAUTY.; 2.00 KAISERIN AUG. VICTORIA.... 2..50 PAUL NEYRON 250 LA FRANCE 2.00 Anna do Diesbach, Perle des Blanches, Capt. Christy, Fisher Holmes, General .Jacqueminot. .John Hopper, Mad. Gabriel Luizet, Mad. Caroline Testout, Magna Charta, Marshall P. Wilder, Mrs. John Laing, Ullrich Brunner, Etc., all at 1.50 100 20.00 15.00 1,5.00 16 00 10.00 15 00 20 OO 20.00 15.00 11.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, III. ^Special [vergrecn Offer We are the largest growers of MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA in the South, having upwards of 200,000 plants now on hand. In order to place part of this immense stoclc ♦ before our regular shipping season commences, we make the following ofier. One year plants, 1st grade, 6 to 8 inches, once transplanted, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000; $115.00 per 5,000; $200.00 per 10,000. ALSO THE FOLLOWING: Per 100 Per 1000 BUXUS ARBOREA, 2 years, 6 to 8 inches $2.00 $18.00 EUONYMUS JAPONICUS, 1 year, 4 to 6 inches 1.50 12.50 EUONYMUS JAPONICUS, 1 year, 6 to 8 inches 2.00 18.00 EUONYMUS PULCHELLUS, 2 years, 6 to 8 inches 3 00 25.OO RETINOSPORA PLUMOSA, 2 years, 9 to 12 inches 4.C0 35.00 RETINOSPORA P. AUREA, 9 to 12 inches, 2 years 4.00 35.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS ELEGANTISSIMA, 8 to 10 inches 5.0O BIOTA ORIENTALIS var. ROSEDALE, 6 to 8 inches 3.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS, Rosedale, 1 ft., very fine 10.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS, Rosedale, 18 inches, very fine 15.OO I JOSEPH W. VESm & SON, Little Rock, ark,| Hardy Native Pennsylvania Large clumps, 8 to 6 feet high, finest stock of hardy forest collected Rhododendrons in the United States, especially suited for planting on fancy lawns and large estates. Large orders especially solicited. Can furnish 100 car loads. Prices right. Also 200,000 extra fine Apple Trees very cheap. Fine stock ol Plum, Pear, Peach, Cherry and Quince Trees, at reasonable prices. Full line of small fruits. \Ve solicit your inquiry and order. Address The Riverside Nurseries, Confluence, Pa. SurplusTreeSeeds. 500 lbs. Catalpa Speciosa. 500 lbs. Black Locust. Also good lot of other Tree and Shrub Seeds and a large lot of Seedlings both Nursery grown and collected. Send for Trade List. FOREST NURSERY AND SEED CO., IRVINa COLLEQE, Warren Co., TENN. Silver Ribbon firass The new hardy perennial. The finest ornamental grass to be had— perfectly hardy can be used indoors and out, grows rapidly and does not turn green or run to seed. Strong field-grown roots, 15c each by mail, postpaid. $1.25 per dozen; $8.00 per 100 by e.x- press, charges not prepaid. Can fill orders at any time. Terms cash with orders. James Vick's Sons, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Piease mc-nlwn the Atnt't wan Flot t^i uhen zvttling. ..THE MOON Co xxi x> ^Lzi3^ For J Trees, Shrubs, Vinea Your I and Small Fruita. Dtscriptive Illustrated Catalogue Fre*. THB WM. H. MOON OO. Morrlsvllla, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writing. 42 The American Florist. fan. 28, f ^^^"^ Our Pastimes Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shootinj; and sporting readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this depart- ment to J. H. Pepper, 439 Sixth Ave., New York; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- V phia;Ot to the American Florist Co., Chioago« At New York. The following are the scores made at Monday night's meeting: Plaver 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Manda "2 182 168 119 Buras ■■■■■ 15* 1" 128 12^ |"™fer ....179 150 153 128 ^ir .203 121 160 145 y^^flch ■. ....172 120 161 139 Siebrecht 1« 156 130 ■•• bienrecnt ^^3 115 133 Pe°pper-.V."V:'-:"--- 160 102 The Florists' Club bowling team played a return match with the Flat- bush florists, at the Flatbush alleys, on Thursday evening, January 19. The Flatbush boys entertained the vis- itors at a course dinner served at the conclusion of the games. The follow- ing scores were made: NEW YORK. Traendly 1" f=^ ^•^fVurns ::::::;::::::::l76 Si A. S. Burns 33 jgg F™n<:l» ••■■ :i58 182 Manda -m joa Butterfield lil^-.-.m 148 Sliaw 205 136 S^'..::::::::::;::::::::::::::: .m ^ Totals !«•' "99 FLATBUSH. Player. ^ \°4 H. Dailledouze ^" jjj Riley :::ilO 138 ^^'oojcer :::::::. .135 us Scott _130 138 ^^\fy :;::: :::.i24 ns Mellis ,gi 122 L. Sehmutz j^J ^58 l^'Sl^uldouze-:::;:::::::::::::::::::^^ 2!! Totals 1™ "«3 At Denver. The florists of this city have organ- ized a bowling league. There are four teams of four players each. The fol- lowing are the results of the last games : TEAM NO. 1. If. 2d 3d Brinkert 1" "^ ^{r, Reynolds 112 f^ f^ Valentine ,^^ i.f„ \S. N. A. Benson ^ J« J^ Totals -185 6|5 SH TEAM NO. 2. l|t 2d 3d Frazer ,^5ft i^4 139 S'-^^ :•.•.•.■.•.■.•.•.:•.■.:•.:•. 161 lit m Scott i!;.'!"::!".---- "'^ 233 i85 Totals ^^ 5|0 TEAM NO. 3. iBt 2d M gtfrn, ;■:: ....116 179 136 ^."'^l'' • ....146 135 133 ^K^::::::::::::::::::::::"":•i^i^i!? ?°EAMNa4. ijt |a I C. Benson 11* "^ l^l Gla^r':;:::;:::::;:: ^_i53^ Totals 513 585 524 ^ » «■ Baltimore. TEADE IMPROVES. With favoring weather there is a manifest improvement in trade, but the supplies of cut flowers hardly keep up with the daily requirements of the stores under the increasing calls. Good stock is in fair and steady demand. There are numerous dinners, dances and other social events, which make a visible change for the better in trade conditions. At the Exchange on Saturday night nearly all stock was closed out, although the market had been rather flushed with shipments from Philadelphia houses, of carna- tions at abnormally low figures. Vio- lets are in better supply; roses are improving; there is some good mig- nonette coming forward. Good Amer- ican Beauty roses have been scarce, and when any quantity was wanted it had to be imported. A VISIT TO WEBER'S. On Saturday a party of six, Fred C. Bauer, John J. Perry, Henry Lehr, Thos. Stevenson, Albert G. Fiedler, and Chas. Sieck, took the night train to visit the establishment of Henry Weber & Sons, at Oakland, Md., return- ing early Monday morning, after a journey of nearly 500 miles. They were pretty well tired out, but gratified with their hospitable treatment, the novelties of the journey, and especially with the magnificent carnations of which their hosts make a specialty. The visitors were met by the Messrs. Weber in a driving snow, given a sleigh ride in the mountains, and an abundant and enjoyable dinner, and a musical treat by the Weber family, widely celebrated for their skill and taste in that line. They are enthusias- tic over the new seedling My Mary- land, of which a stock of some 40,000 plants has been accumulated. On February 27 a carnation show will be held by the Gardeners' Club, when a large display from local grow- ers is expected and some specimens of the new candidates for the favor of the trade. The exhibition will be free to the public. S. B. The Art of Complaining. An interesting and suggestive article under this heading by Ant. Rivoire appears in a continental contemporary which has, we think, lessons for all business men. He states that having recently listened to the conversation in a gathering of commercial men which turned on the many sins and shortcomings of the postal and railway departments he was led to remark: "I have no doubt, gentlemen, as to the truth of the facts alleged, but have you in each instance lodged complaints with the administration in question and been refused redress?" The unanimous response was, "No, what is the good? Nothing would be done." We are led to think that things are pretty much the same here as abroad, men grumble and growl but are too lazy to sit down and write a formal complaint to tlie authority concerned. Every business man should consider it a part of his busi- ness to send a written statement of the facts of any case of damage, delay, or similar grievance by which his firm has suffered, to the proper authorities concerned. The statement should give full dates and particulars, and while call- ing attention to the evil complained of, should do so in lemperate terms. A'erbal abuse of individ- ual officials attached to the postoflice, railway, etc., is not only foolish but useless, as they are not bound to take anv notice of it, while their regulations compel them to forward written com- plaints to headquarters, even against themselves. So long as the governing officials of our great public organizations receive no 'jomplainls they are apt to go on serenely fancyiuf; that everything is going on as it should do, and it is due to them that they should at least be informed of any exist- ing evils in their system and have a chance to remove them. Our advise to our readers is, when causes of complaint arise, write at once and stata your grievance; if they happen daily write daily. If everyone did this, the most sluggish officials would, "like the uniust .iudge, find it easier to move in tlie required direction than to sit still. — Horticultural Advertiser. Our Advertising Colmnns Do Business. American Florist Co.: — Please dis- continue my advertisement. I have gotten more customers than I can supply since advertising in your paper. John Wolf. CHRYSANTHEMUMS "ntT""' of the five best commercial varieties. Propagate early and plant early and you will make no mis- take, if you receive vour stock early. Wm. Duck- ham, $5.00 per 100; Dr. Enguehard. S3 00 per 100: Alice Byron. Mrs. Coombes and Monrovia, $2.00 per 1110. Cash with order. Express paid on orders for 185.00 or over. GUNNAR TEILMANN, Marion, Ind. Ghfysanthemumsl Wm. Rooted Cuttings NOW READY. A FEW OF OUR LEADERS: Duckham, Ben Wells, F. A. Cobbold, Leila Filkins, $3 per hundred. Dr. Enguehard, $4; Mrs. Thirkell, $2. Send lor complete list. No order filled less than $1. W. A. CHALFAWT, Springtleld, Mo. CHRYSANTHEMUMS strong Rooted Cuttings and Plants. Lead- ing standard varieties. Wiite for list of varieties and prices. Cash or satis- factory references. Address Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Opah, Mme. Bergman, Willowbrook and October Sunshine. Rooted Cuttings of VIOLETS of all kinds. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids. Mich. Chrysanthemum Novelties Merstbam Yellow, White Coombes. Emily Mile- ham, Valerie Greenham, Mrs. H A. Allen and all other novelties 50o each; $5.00 per doz. Mrs. W. Duckham. the cup winner. 75c each; $7.50 per dozen. Send for list. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. awKwa«^^BtwBwasreiwasCTsw«KMas«»sre[Sg'aBKiSffS8S^ asa^ssfSHSN The Best White Carnation on the Market Is The Bride Price, $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. Also The New Light Pinic Carnation PHYLLIS Price. $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. You Can Always Rely On Our Stock Being first-Class. I JOHN N. NAY, Summit, N. J. igo5. The American Florist. 48 $500.00 C3 HEN we paid the above amount for the entire stock of two new seedling Asters (three and one-eighth ounces of seed) it was said to be POOR BUSINESS JUDGMENT to pay so high a price for an aster, unless it was something phenomenal. We have given these two varieties careful culture for two years, and are satis- fied that OUR JUDGMENT WAS ABSOLUTELY CORRECT; they are phenomenal, as all who have seen them will certify. We have named them "Benthey's White" AND "Benthey's Pink" and when we placed the cut blooms on the Chicago and St. Louis markets the past season, their popularity and success was immediately established. One of the most prominent Retail Florists of Chicago, says of them: "The best sellers we ever handled and sold at double the price of any other variety in the market." PHENOMENAL FOR SIZE, blooms are from three to five inches in diameter. STEM, length varies from twenty-four to forty irrches, with strength to hold the flower gracefully. PRODUCING QUALITIES. They will produce more first-class salable flowers than any variety now in commerce. FREEDOM FROM DISEASE. We have never grown or seen anything to com- pare with them in this respect. The seed of these varieties can be had at the following prices: Trade Package, Whife or Pink $1 00 1-4 Ounce, Whife or Pink 2 50 1-2 Ounce, While or Pink 4.50 I Ounce, Whife or Pink 8.00 "'BENTHEY=COATSWORTH CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 35 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. 44 The American Florist. Jan. 28, 9^^^^»^^ms^g^iax^Kf'XKSRxssfXKKti^fesiSKK»^^gsseg9XKf'afst^f^^vaaoa^sisrsfSf«ssai^lS^ga VICTORY Q To be disseminated 1906, $(2 per 100; $(C0 per (000; 250 at (000 rate. TRIE and Brilliant Scarlet is what is demanded. See VICTORY and be convinced that it is the freest blooming Carnation in existence, never of I crop, has grand stem and does not burst, no grass, every shoot comes to flower. The best shipper and keeper ever introduced. Has demonstrated these qualities at St lOUis. Chicago, Boston and New York Flower Shows, where certificates of merit were awarded. A bread and butter Carnation in every sense of the WOrd, See VICTORY grow before you buy. Do not lose the present opportunity for securing the first stock. s Place Your Orders For Rooted Cuttings Of Per 100 White Lftwson $6 00 Nelson Fisher 6.00 Mis. Patten 6 00 Enchantress 300 Prosperity 3i0 The Belle 6 00 Lady Bountiful.... 6.00 Harry Fenn 3.5i) Per 101 Goethe, light pink. $3 50 Genevieve Lord 2.50 Manley 3 on Maceo 1.50 Cervera, var 2.00 Lawson 2.00 Send your ordert early. Five per cent discount for cash with order. s ) LYNBROOK, L I., N. Y. Address All Correspondence to 52 West 29th Street, New YorK. WiIBiraaBS6HHJ«»IBnnn9HHW8SSaSSS!G8B0BHiS0SSSra«R^n!l«SM» CARNATION CITTINGS Our Cuttings are Well Rooted and Taken from Selected stock CLEAN and HEALTHY. -PRICE LIST:- Per 100 Per lOOO Lawson $1.50 $12.50 Guardian Angel i.OO 9.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Morning Glory 1.50 12.50 Mrs. Higinbolham 1.25 10.00 Estelle 1.50 12.50 Orders Filled Promptly. Prices and Order Now. Per 100 Per 1000 Chicago $2.00 $15.00 Adonis 2.50 20.00 Flora Hill 1.00 9.00 White Cloud 1.25 10.00 Her Majesty 1.50 12.50 Harlowarden 1.50 12.50 Take Advantage of the Low JF^ J^ ^^ t2r^ *y^ 9^^ WIETOR BROTHERS, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. 1905- Th E American Florist. 45. The Prize- Winning CARNATIONS Can Be Seen Growing in Our OREENHOISES AT JOLIET. You are cordially invited to inspect them. We are not only HEADQUARTERS for but have the largest stock of the following varieties: ROOTED CUTTINGS — Per 100 1000 FIANCEE, clear pink $i2.oo jiSioo.oo THE CARDINAL, scarlet 12.00 100.00 White Lawson 7.00 60.00 Lady Bountiful, white 600 50.00 Enchantress, flesh pink 400 30.00 Harlowarden, crimson 300 25.00 Dorothy Whitney, yellow variegated 4 00 30,00 Mrs. M. A. Fatten, white variegated 5.C0 4000 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, dark pink 2 00 15 00 WATCH OUR ADV. IN NEXT ISSUE. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Joliet, III. ^ JAMES HARTSHORNE, Manager. 46 The American Florist. Jan. 28, "MY MARYLAND f f The finest NEW WHITE for J906. Awarded first-class CERTIFICATE OF MERIT by the American Carnation Society at Chicag;o. Larger and freer than Lawson; extraordinary keeper. We arc booking orders now. DeUvery January Jst, J906. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. OAKLAND, MARYLAND. The King off All Scarlet Carnations ROBERT CRAIG (ward) will Not Be Dissemlnatad Till 1906. First Dclivary Commencing December 1, 190S. THE IDEAU CHRISTIVIAS CARNATION. A Genuine Non-Bursting Scarlet Lawsori. JUST THE COI-OR OF THE HOI.1.Y BERRV. Send your orders now, with privilege to cancel same at any time prior to December 1. 1905. if on inspection variety does not prove Eiatisfactorv. PRKES: $2.50 per doz ; $12 p-r 100: $100 per 1000; 2.500 lots at $»5 per lOOj; 6,000 lols at $90 per lOOO; 10,000 toll or mors at $80 per 1000. , ^oH Jor."' COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Inc., Queens, N.Y. Has Been Awarded The Following Honors: PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATE. American Carnation Society, 92 points. SPECIAL DIPLOMA. American Institute of New York. FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. New York Florists' Club, 93 points. CRAIC CUP for best undisseminated seedling. Philadelphia. C. HARTMAN KUHN SPECIAL PRIZE lor best undisseminated seedling. Philadelphia. FIRST PRIZE best 100 scarlet. Chicago. FIRST PRIZE best 50 scarlet seedling. Chicago. ^j RECEIVER'S SALE. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Strong, Healthy Plants. RED. Per 100 1000 Manley SSOO Mrs. Potter Palmer 1 25 Mrs. Ine 1 60 Flamingo 5 60 Harlowarden 1.40 Earle 1-26 America 8-00 LIGHT PINK. Enchantress 3. CO Mrs. Hieinbotham 1.00 PINK. Mrs. Lawson 1 GO Mrs. Nelson 1 60 Guardian Angel 1.00 WHITE. White Cloud ISO Oueen Louise 1.00 Flora Hill. 1.00 VARIEGATED. Prosperity 1.60 Armazindy 1.00 Her Majesty 1.60 All plants strong and healthy. 10 per cent extra for black soil. 600 and 1000 rate. ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS. American Beauty $3.00 Liberty 3.00 Bridesmaid 1.60 Bride 1-60 Ivory 1.60 Golden Gate 1.60 All healthy cuttings in good condition. Shipped promptly C. O. D. from greenhouses of M OHAEL WINANDY. E. C. DAY, Receiver, 1334 First National Bank BIdg., CHICAGO. Please mention the Atnerican FioriU when writing. Oarnstions— Lawson, Prosperity, $12.50 pet lUOi). Mrs. F. Joost.Q. Louise, llO.OOper ICOO. Heady now. Let us send you a sample of this stock. Quality is our hobby. W. C. HILL FLORAL CO., Strealor, III. Please mention the American Florist when writing. $26.00 10.00 12 60 46.00 12.(0 10.00 16.00 26.00 9.00 12.60 12.60 9.00 12.50 9.00 9.00 12.60 9.00 12 60 $26 00 26.00 1!.60 12.60 12.60 12.60 The John L Haines Carnation POSITIVELY THE BEST SCARLET OUT. Size 3V<-lr«ch and over. To be disseminated in I906. Invitations for inspection of greenhouses are extended to all florists. Will gladly furnish sample flowers for exhibitions and club meetings on request. JOHN E. HAINES, Bethlehem, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist wfien writing. ESTABLISHED 1870. PATTEN & COMPANY, Carnation Specialists, TEWKSBLRY, MASS. NOVELTIES and STANDARD VARIETIES. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. /po5. The American Florist. 4T The Greatest Scarlet Carnation Ever Originated Robert Craig 1 0 o e At Philadelphia. Was first for the btst 50 blooms any undisseminated seedling;. Winner of the CRAIG SILVER CUP for the best Ameiican Seedling, defeating Fiancee which places it at the head as being the best carnation extant. At Chicago. First for the best tOO blooms Scarlet. First for the best 20 blooms Scarlet Seedlings. PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW AND SECURE EARLY DELIVERY. We Can Supply on Short Notice ROOTED CUTTINGS of the Following Varieties: Per 100 1000 NELSON FISHER $7.00 $60.00 MRS. M. A. PATTEN 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 4.00 30.00 THE BELLE 6.00 50.00 OCTOROON 6 00 50.00 ETHEL WARD 6.00 50.00 LADY BOUNTIFUL 6.00 50.00 ESTELLE 3.00 25.00 MRS. E. A. NELSON 3.00 25.00 THE PRESIDENT 6 00 50.00 HARRY FENN 3.00 25.00 Per 100 1000 LIEUT. PEARY $12.00 $100.00 ECLIPSE 12.00 leO.OO CARDINAL 12.00 100.00 RED LAWSON 10.00 75 00 WHITE LAWSON 7.00 60.00 FRED BURKI 12.00 100.00 MRS. T. W. LAWSON 2.00 15.00 BOSTON MARKET 3.00 20.00 PROSPERITY 2 00 20.00 ADONIS 4.00 30.00 GOV, WOLCOTT 3.00 20.00 Our blooms are the BEST ON THE MARKET and we solicit your orders. We make a SPECIALTY of shipping blooms DIRECT to the retailer to all PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES. Our rooted cuttings are UNEQUALED and we ship to all parts of the World. You can prove every word we say by placing an order with us J.D.Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILLINOIS. 48 The American Florist. Jan. 28, 60,000 Qrafled Rose Plants I We are now grafting on English Manetti the above amount of all selected flowering wood. NO BLIND wood used at all. We offer for sale, delivery about April ist in 2y2. inch pots, thoroughly hardened off and ready to shift into 3%-inch, the following: I Per 100 BRIDE $10.00 BRIDESMAID 10.00 LA DETROIT 12.00 Per 100 GEN. NIacARTHUR $12.00 LIBERTY IZOO ROOTED CUTTINGS. Ready Now. Per 100 Per 100 BRIDE, BRIDESMAID Jl.50 LIBERTY $2.50 CHATENAY l.SO PERLE 2.50 J Per 100 GOV. WOLCOTT $2.00 WHITE CLOUD 2.00 NORWAY 2 00 LAWSON 2.00 MORNING GLORY 2.00 JOOST 2.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 Per 1 FLAMINGO $5 CRUSADER 4, ESTELLE 3. AMERICA 2, CRANE 2 PROSPERITY 2. GAIETY 2, 00 .00 .00 ,00 ,00 .00 .00 ,00 AL.I. PLANTS SHIPPED FROMI HINSDALE. BASSETT & WASHBIRN, 2 Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL ^^'^r^r ^F^P^F^F ^F^^^F^F ^^^F^F^F ^F^F^P^F ^F^F^F^F^F ^^^^^W^ ^F^F^F^F ▼ ^F ■ Store: 76 Washington Ave, CHICAGO, ILL » ^^^F^F^ ^r^F^F^ ^r^r^F^F ^P^F^^P Red sport (Or IVIACEO) This New ''Bread and Butter" commercial bril- liant *'Crane" Red Carnaiion, now in its fourth year, has the hardy constitution of Gen. Maoeo, with a stronger, heavier growth, longer andstiffer stem and larger flower. Growing under the same conditions and in the same house with Flamingo and Estelle, it has pro- duced four tim^s as many flowers as the former and twice as many as the latter. The color is as good as Estelle and the bloom brings as much as does Estelle at its best Every flower is of a uni- form, brilliant red, perfectly double, with an ideal oalvx^i Id fact, we have never seen a split one. RED SPORT is perfectly healthy, an easy vari- ety to grow, an early and continuous bloomer, throwing its heaviest cuts around the Christmas holidays and auring tlie winter months, when red is in demand. RED SPORT will keep longer and travel farther than any other red carnation, and will prove a bonanza to growers doing a shipping business. If the scarcity of reds in the maricet that now exists continues, RED SPORT will pay better to the square foot of bench room than any other variety of any color to date. Evory florist who has seen RED SPORT growlno has placed an order for rootod cuttings, which tells the tale. All our rooted cuttings are sold until after Jan- uary 25. Orders filled In strict rotation from above date on. Price. 12 for 81.50; 25 for 82.50: 50 for $4.00, post- paiH. 86.C0 per 100; 850.0U per 1000. by express. We guarantee cuttings to be well rooted and to arrive in good condition. A. B. Davis & Son, °"°''"°"' PURCBLLVILLE, VA. Specialists Nice Clean Stock ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. CHEIP. Enchantress, Nelson Fisher, M. A Patten, Gov. Wolcott, Boston Market, White Cloud and Mme. P. .Too9t. Also unrooted of last two varietie^. Prices upon application. C. G. VELIE & SON, Marlborough, N. Y. Valley View Greenhouses. Rooted CARNATION CUTTINGS ...:N^o^%2%r iiE>A.i>^x^... WHITE. Per 100 lOOO Queen Louise tl.OO tlOOO Flora Hill 1.00 10.00 Alba... 1.40 12 50 Got. Woloott 100 1.00 10 00 10.00 Lillian Pond 1.40 12.50 Chicot 1.30 10.00 PINK. Mrs. Tbos. Lawson 1.40 8.50 12.50 80.00 1 00 10.00 1.00 10.00 Mermaid 1.00 10.00 1.00 10.00 Pres. MoKinley Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt SCARLET. O. H. Crane 1.40 1.40 1.00 12.50 12.50 10.00 SCARLET. Per 100 America 1.00 Potter Palmer 1.00 Estelle 1.40 J H. Manley 1.50 Apollo 1.50 CRIMSON. Harlovcarden 1.40 Got. RooseTelt 1.20 YELLOW. Golden Beaut; 1.40 Eldorado 1.00 VARIEGATED. Prosperity 1.40 Marshall Field 1.40 Stella 1.40 Armazindy 1.00 Viola Allen 1.20 Gaiety 1.20 1000 10.00 laoo 12.50 15.00 16.00 12.50 10.00 12.50 10.00 12.50 12.50 12.50 1000 11.00 11.00 Special prices on large lots. Unrooted pips at half price of aboTe. 25 at 100; 250 at 1000 rates. Express prepaid at above prices. Cash or C. O. D. with privilege of examining. LOOM IS FLORAL COMPANY, Loomis, Cal. Rooted Carnation Cuttings All Ordar* Flllad In Rotation. Per 100 Mrs. M. A. Patten variegated 86 00 White Lawson 5 00 Flamingo scarlet 6.00 Albatross white 5.10 Enchantress 8.00 Queen white 2.60 Boston Market white 3.00 Queen Louise, Lawson 2 00 J. H. Manley scarlet 2.00 Challenger scarlet 2.00 Write for Prices on I arge Lota. 5 Per Cant Discount for Casli with Order. Jas. D. Gockcrofi, PTiV.^" Please mention the American Florist when writing. CARNATION CUTTINGS WELL ROOTED, FROM SELECTED STOCK. Per 100 Per 1000 NELSON FISHER $7.00 $60.00 MRS. M. A. PATTEN 6.00 60.00 FLAMINGO 6.00 60.00 CRUSADER 6.00 60.00 D.WHITNEY 6.00 40.00 ENCHANTRESS 4 00 80.00 H. FENN 3.00 26.00 MANLEY 3.00 26.00 FAIR MAID 2.60 20.00 QUEEN 8.00 26.00 BACKER Si CO., BiUerica, Mass. igo5. The American Florist. 49 H^^^K^^^m^m^mra^! ^^^^1 CARNATIONS Novelties of the Season. VARIEGATED LAWSON. This variety, Introduced by us this season, is sure to meet with popular favor. It is a sport from Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, pure ivory white, with delicate carmine pencilings. Mr. W. N. Craig, an authority on everything per- taining to horticulture, states that he believes this will outbloom the favorite Mrs. M. A. Patten two to one. For some reason or other, the stem seems to be longer than that of Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, and the flowers are less inclined to burst. It is a beautiful variegated variety, and one that is sure to be in demand on account of its deli- cate pencilings. It is superb in every respect. Our exclusive purchase of this variety has created a sensation in the daily press oi the country. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. FIANCEE. The queen of pink carnations. In a class by itself. Magnificent flowers. Strictly fancy in every respect. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. CARDINAL. Bright cardinal, or crimson scarlet. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. FRED BURKI. Recommended as an extra free-blooming white variety and a claimant for popular favor. $12.00 per 100' $100.00 per 1000. The Best of last Season's NoveHies and Older Standard Sorts, WHITE LAWSON. We consider this variety, which we introduced last season, the finest white carnation ever sent out. It has given great satisfaction. When lett on the plants until fully developed, the flowers are much larger than Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson. Nothing excels it for freedom of bloom, fine keeping qualities, and general all around value. We believe that this will occupy amongwhite carnations the same place that Mrs Thos. W. Lawson does among pinks. Remember that we are headquarters for it. Splendid stock ready for immediate delivery. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. DAHEIM. A fine crimson introduced by us last year, with the style and habit of Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson; might be called a Crimson Lawson, as it has all the characteristics of that variety as far as freedom of flowering, habit of growth, etc., are concerned. It has grand, stiff stems, calyx rever bursts, and it is a free and abundant bloomer, developing very quickly. We believe this to be the best all-around crimson carnation. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. LADY BOUNTIFUL. A magnificent white of last season's introduction. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. ENCHANTRESS. This magnificent carnation is unequaled for size, beautiful color — light, silvery pink — and freedom of bloom. It brings the very highest market prices and is in great demand. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. MRS. M. A. PATTEN. This grand variegated carnation has given splendid satisfaction. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON. The standard dark pink. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. PROSPERITY. A magnificent fancy sort, entirely distinct from others. A sterling variety. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. We are also pleased to announce that we have been appointed distributing agent for the sale of VICTORY and that all orders for this variety should be sent direct to us. We are now prepared to book orders for this variety for delivery spring, 1906. We have watched this carnation for some time, and believe that it is the best scarlet ever offered, with good stems, flowers of the largest size; a magnificent keeper and shipper and an exceedingly free and early bloomer. While the flowers of this variety are of the largest size, and it will rank in the fancy class, its free- dom of bloom and general good qualities will make it a bread-and-butter scarlet. There is a great demand for a good scarlet at the holiday time, and the flowers of this variety brought 25 cents each last Christmas, which is an indication of its popularity. Strong rooted cuttings, delivery next season, $12.00 per 100: $100.00 per 1000. r. R. Pierson Co. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. 50 The American Florist. Jan. 28, Rooted Carnation Cuttings. PINK Per 100 Per 1000 Enchaotress $3 00 $25 00 Pair Maid 2 50 20.00 Alpine Glow ....... 2.50 2000 Lawaon 2.00 1500 Nelson 2.0J 1500 WHITE Queen 2.50 20.0o Queen Louise 2.00 15 00 BoatonMarket 2.60 20.00 Marion 2.00 15.00 RED Flamingo 6.00 Crusader 6.C0 Crane 200 15.00 Mrs. Patten 6.00 Prosperity 2.50 20.00 Harlowarden 300 25.00 Wa can furnish CuMlngs of all tha Standard Varieties. The Leo Nicsscn Co. 1217 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Carnations |^. nNE HEALTHY STOCK. Per 100 Per 1000 ENCHANTRESS $3.50 $30.00 QUEEN 2.S0 20.C0 LAWSON 2.00 15.00 QUEEN LOUISE 2.00 IS-OO WALCOTT 2.00 15.00 FLORIANA 1.50 12.50 LORD 1.25 10.00 FIANCEE 12.00 100.00 ROBERT C. PYE. Nyack. N. Y. <■ > ROOTED Carnation Cuttings. Per 100 1000 WHITE LAWSON J6.C0 850.00 FLAMINGO 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.50 30.00 THE QUEEN 2 60 20.00 CARDINAL, from 2-inch pots 12.00 Larchmont Nurseries, LARCHMONT, N. Y. Has proven itself to be the coming white, not only in its productiveneES, but in its keeping qualities. Its flowers demand a price equal to Pinlc Lawson: they simply are running mates. We have a large stocl:, but it will not last, as the demand is gr at. Our stock is healthy, clean and well rooted. J7.00 per 100; $60.00 per lOiO. Send list of other varieties and let us quote prices. WATCH OUa ADVS. WOOD BROS, Fishkill, N. Y. Pfirtl flf I AtlC 'footed Cuttings Vdi lid llUlld Ready Now 9 - I nrlv Rniintffiil Undoubtedly the best all-around White Carnation to l^auy DUUUUIUI. ^ate. All should grow it. $6 00 per 100; J50 per 1000. Dhvllic Rudd's New Light Pink Carnation; fine shipper and good keeper. triiyUi^, ji-joo per 100; iflOO per 1000. Phff*7HfA Whito Rudd's New White. Very productive. Sells well in VUlVi-ugu TT lUlC. Chicago market where it is well known and liked. 13 00 per 100; $100 per 1000. Grand Scarlet. Orders booked now for delivery January, 1906. $13.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. White Sport from Mrs. Lawson, and all who grow Mrs. Lawson well should grow this for white. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per ICOO. Robert Crziig. White Lawson. Per 100 1000 CARDINAL, new scarlet 12 00 100.00 CRISIS, new scarlet. - 1? 00 100.00 ECLIPSE. Dorners pink 1200 100 00 FliNCEE. new (Mar. 1) 1200 100.00 ALBATROS ., white 500 4000 CRUS>DER red 5.00 4000 00-OTMY WMUNEY, yellow 5.00 40 00 DAHEIM. crimson (Feb. 1) 6.00 50.00 RED LAWSON. new red 10 00 76.00 WHITE SW«N new white 1000 80 00 RICHMOND eEM. new scarlet 10 00 7600 EN HANTRESS light p nk 4 00 30 00 FLAMI^GO. scarlet 6 00 5000 MRS. PATTEN, variegated 6 00 50 00 NELSON Fl HER, deep pink 6 00 50.00 THE BELLE, white 6 00 50 00 VESPER, white 5.00 40 00 Per 100 1000 ESTELLE. scarlet 3.00 25.00 GLNEVIEVE LORD light pink.... 175 1500 G. H. CRAKE, scarlet 2.50 2000 GOV. WOLCOIT. white... 2 50 20.00 HARLOWARDEN crimson 2 50 2000 iNDIANAf-O IS, pink 5 00 4000 THE MAfOU'S, pink 1.75 15 00 MRS LtWsON deep pink 3.00 25 00 MRS JOOiT. pink 1.75 15 00 MIRNINU fiLORY. light pink 200 18.00 PROSPERITY, fancy 3.00 25.00 WHITE CLOUD, white 1.75 1500 QUEEN LOU SE, white 1.75 1500 BOSTON MARKET, white 3.00 25.00 AMERICA,red 1.75 15 00 Fi.ORA HILL, white 1.75 15.00 i VAIGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. ^ Greenhouses, Western Springs, III. 500,000 VERBtNAS 60 Varieties* THE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK IN THE COUNTRY. Perfectly Healthy. No Rust. Prize Root'd Cuttings 60o per 100; $5 00 per 1000 Plants, 3V4-inch pots $3.50 per lOj; $30.00 per 1000 300,000 CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings r.lean and Healthy CRISIS, Niw Commirolal Seiriti, Per 100 Mrs. Patten $6 00 Judge Hinsdale i 00 Lady Hountiful 5 00 Flamingo 6.00 Dorothy Whitney S.'O Gibson Beauty 3 00 Buttercup 3 00 Prosperity 2.00 Mrs. J. H. Manley 2S0 Per 100 Per lOOO Wm. Soott $1.25 $10 0 Floriana 1.25 10 00 Lorna 1.25 10 00 Eldorado 1.25 10 CO Mrs. Joost 1.25 10 00 .$12.00 per 100; $100 00 per lOiO. Per 100 Pe- 1000 Enchantress $3 00 Mrs. Lawson 2.00 Adonis 2 50 Harry Fenn 200 Gov. Rooiievelt 1.60 Mrs. Potter Palmer 1.26 The Queen 2.50 Mrs. E. A. Nelson l.SO White Cloud 150 Per 100 Per 1000 Flora Hill 123 10.00 Portia 1.25 lOfO Queen Louise 125 10 00 Djrothy 1.25 1000 $25(0 15 00 20 00 15 00 12 00 10 00 20 qO 12 00 12 00 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing. THE riNEST CROWN. Orders booke I for lelivxrv in Ipril. Miv ini Tune. LIIERTY, rose pots $12.00 per '00, S^lach pots, $18.00 per 100. BllOeS, lre at $5 per 100; $10 per 1000. The following at $3 per 100; $26 per 1000: Enchantress The Queen Boston Market Fair Maid IMPERIAL GREENHOUSFS, "J.'^f ' Always mention the American Flo- rist when you order stock.>9t igo5. The American Florist. 51 PETER REINBERG LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. (1,000,000 FEET OF GLASS.) CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. Clean, strong and healthy. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1000 SCARLET. Per 100 Per lOOO PINK. Per 100 Per lOCO Chicago White $10.00 8120.00 Richmond Gem $10 00 $75.00 Nelson $1.50 $11.60 Lady Bountiful 5 00 45.00 Crusader 5.00 45 00 Enchantress 3 00 25.00 Boston Market 360 20.00 Adonis 2.50 20.00 Lawson 1.50 12.50 The Belle 5 00 45 00 Estelle 1.50 12.50 Morning Glory 1.50 12.50 Flora Hill 1.00 9 00 Indianapolis 5.00 45 00 Joost 100 9.00 Queen Louise 1.00 900 PINK. Per 100 Per 1000 Higinbotham l.OO 9.00 Peru 1.00 900 Phyllis $10.00 $120.00 Guardian Angel 1.00 9.00 ROSES Booted Cuttings. The Best. Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per ICOO Chatenay $2.50 $20.00 Bridesmaid $1.60 $12.60 Ivory $150 $12 60 UnoIeJohn 2.50 20.00 Bride 1.50 12.50 Perle 1.50 12.50 2>^-inch pot plants. Per 100 Per lOOO Per 100 Per 1000 Per ICO Per lOOO Richmond $30 00 $25000 Liberty $5.00 $45.00 Bridesmaid $3.00 $25.00 Rosalind Orr English.... 25 00 200.00 . t. . .. « »/» y= «» t, -j o ^n n,: n^ „^ __ " , „„ „„ .„ La Detroit 680 45 00 Bride S.CO 25.00 Chatenay 4.00 3000 Sunrise 4.00 30.00 Uncle John 400 35.00 Ivory 3.00 25.00 Perle von Godesberg 5.C0 40.00 Ealserin 4.C0 30.00 Perle S 00 25 00 ALL PLANTS AND CUTTINGS SOLD UNDER THE EXPRESS CONDITION THAT IF NOT SATISFACTORY THEY ARE TO BE RETURNED WHEN MONEr WILL BE REFUNDED. Peter Reinberg, ^ 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. ^ 52 The American Florist. Jan. 28, ROOTED CITTINGS. Fine Clean, Healthy Stock. ROSES • Per lOOPer 1000 AMERICAN BEADTY »3.f0 $25.00 LIBERTY 3.00 2&.20 BRIDESMAID 1.50 12 50 BRIDE 1.60 12.50 GOLDEN GATE 150 12 50 IVORY 1.50 12.50 CARNATIONS. RED Per 100 Per 1000 CRUSADER 85 00 J45.f0 FLAMINGO 5.50 45fO ESTELLE 150 12.50 INE 1.50 12.50 PINK NELSON FISHER 6.60 55 00 MRS NELSON ...: 1.50 12.50 MRS. LAWSON 1.50 12.50 GUARDIAN ANGEL l.lO 9.00 MRS. JOOST 1.25 10.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 1.25 lO.OO ENCHANTRESS 3 00 25.00 LIGHT PINK _ HIGINBOTHAM 1.00 9.00 GIBSON BEAOrY 12.00 lOO.CO WHITE BOSTON MARKET : 2.50 20.C0 PERU 100 9.00 WHITE CLOUD 1.51 12.60 QUEEN LOOISE 1.00 9.00 FLORA HILL 1.00 9.00 BEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please menlion the American Florist -juhen-wriling. Carnation Roofed Cuttings. NOW READY. Per 100 lOOO QUEEN LOUISE, flne white 11.00 iin.OO *MERICA,red 1.00 lO.OO MRS. POTTER PALMER, big scarlet ... . 1.00 1000 a. H. CRANE, scarlet 100 10.00 ELDORADO, yellow 1.20 1000 MARSHALL FIELD, barred 1.40 12 00 ARMAZINDY, barred 1.00 10 00 MRS. JOOST, pink 1.00 1000 LAWSON. pink 1.40 12.60 PRES. Mckinley, pink 1.40 1250 SUCCESS, light pink 100 lOCO HARLOWAROEN, crimson 1.40 12 80 60V. ROOSEVELT, crimson 1.20 10.00 UNROOTED CUTTINGS HALF PRICEi TERMS; Cash with order or C. O. D. with pri- vilege of examination. Express prepaid at above prices AH plants warranted true to name and well-rooted. HERMITAGE CARNATION CO., Loomis, Cat. Carnation Cuttings THOROUGHLY ROOTED. BOSTON MARKET, ENCHANTRESS, MRS. LAWSON, PROSPERITY, $3 00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Notei We don't quote ridiculously low prices. We simply state that we ship you the best cuttings at the least possible prices. WEILAND ^ RISCH, Leading Western Wholesale Growiirs and Shippers ol Cut Flowers. 59 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Please mention the A metican Florist when writing. UNROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. The fallowing at $8 per 100; $26 per 1000 White I^awson M. A. Patten Flamingo Nelson Fisher Lady Bountiful Crusader The fallowing at $2 per 100; $16 per lOOO Enchantress The Queen Boston Market Fair Maid IMPERIAL GREENHOUSES, "J'^^ PUase menlion the A merican Florist when ivrittng. THE NEW ROSE Wellesley mS a Welcome Addition to tlie list of rORCING ROSES. Color bright pink, with reverse petals clear silvery pink, thus producing a combination that is exceed- ingly effective either in daylight or in artificial light. Grow^th is very free and exceptionally vigorous and wrill prove satisfactory every month in the year. Delivery strictly in rotation, beginning April 1. -PRICES:- Own RoDt. S 25 per lOO S 55 par 250 S10O par 5O0 S2O0 per lOOO Grafced. S 30 per 100 S 70 per 250 S130 per 500 S260 per 1000 WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, JOHN N. MAY, Summit, N. J. iMi* 200,000 ROOTED Carnations NOW READY. While Per 100 Per 1000 10.00 10.00 12.50 12.50 Queen Louise $1.00 JIOOO Flora am 1.00 lO.CO Gov. Woloott 1.00 1000 WhiteCloud 1.00 10 00 Alba 2.00 15.00 Pink Lawson 120 12.50 Marquis 100 10.00 Enchantress 3.50 30.00 Mrs.Joost 1.00 10.00 MoKinley 1.40 12.50 Mermaid 1.00 10.00 100,000 Pansy Plants, ,.... Unrooted Cuttings at one-half price of rooted cuttings. Express pre- paid at above prices. Cash or C. O. D. with privilege of examining at express office. Loomis Carnation Co. Pink Per 100 Per 1000 Cressbrook 1.00 10.00 Soarlet Crane 1.00 America I.OO Estelle 1.40 Crimson Harlowarden 1.40 Varl«Be SIDENT, $5 10 per 100; $40.00 per 100. ENCHANTRESS, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. In addition to the above we can supply twenty-flv« of the best standard sorts, varieties that are profltable to grow. Our preliminary Price List will be sent upon application. We are pioneers in the carnation line and our facilities for rooting and handling^ cuttings are nearly perfect, due to our long experience. F. DORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette, Ind. Its freedom of bloom, coupled with iti other meritorious qualities, will commend it to the most conservative gfrowers. You will make no mistake by growing Fred Burki. FRED BURKI IS THE IDEAL Commercial White Carnation IIWWVWWWMWWWMWWWWMMMMMMWWWWMi $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. WRITE FOR DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR. JOHN MURCHIE, S. S. SKIDELSKY, Siiaron, Pa. 824 No. 24th St., Pliiladelpliia. Carnation Cuttings. Per 100 Per 1000 ENCHANTRESS $3.50 $30.00 FAIR MAID 2.60 20.00 QUEEN. 8.00 25 00 QDEEN LOUISE 2.00 15 00 LAWSON 2.50 20.00 CRESSBROOK 2.00 15.00 CH4.LLENGER 2.00 15.00 MACEO 2.00 150O HARRY FENN 3.00 25.00 PROSPERITY 2.50 20.00 G. M. BRADT 300 25.00 FIANCEE. .12.00 100.00 C. WABBUBTON, FALL RIVER. MASS. Roses for Spring DIoomlng. The proper sorts. Clothllde, Soupert, General Cacqueminot. DIrich Brunner, La France, Magna Jharta, Crimson Rambler, etc. ; flne fleld-grown plants that have never been forced, suitable for B-lnch pots at7o; larger for 6- in., at 12o. Crimson Rambler, XXX, long tops, 20o. Large-flowered Clematis, finest purple, lavender, white and red sorts— 2-year at 18c: 1-year, at Oc. Hydrangea pan. grand., flne bushy plants, 8c. Other shrubs, etc., in cellar, priced on application. PaclJlngfree for cash. W. H. SALTER, Roohaslsr, N. Y. Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS. Send for price list of all the new and standard sorts. Wm. Swayne, Kennett square, PhUa. TADMATIAMC Flora Hill and Joost, L/AKllAllUllJ 2-in.pots,$i.25peri{X). DACPC '^"ry and Golden Gale, 214-inch, 1VU3GJ pots, Ji. so pen 00. H. ROSSITER, 200 Lexington Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. DTmimfmnnfmTmmmnimTmmTTmmnmmnmmTmTmTTmiTmmmTmimnmts ^ HAVE YOl NOTICED That our name is associated with only the BEST IN NOVELTIES, especially Chrysanthemums? If so it will be To Your Interest to Invest •" all or part of the following Sterling Introductions of the year. They will lead in Future Collections. ^ nHRY^ANTHFMIIM^ pink queen, BRIGHTHURST, KINKORA, OKOLONA and t unniOHHinLlliumo fidelity. Also The Best from other raisers in this country and abroad. PARNATIRN^ Earliest delivery in the Leaders, such as FIANCEE. FRED BURKI, UHnnHIIUHO CHICAGO WHITE, PHYLLIS, THE CARDINAL and ECLIPSE, $2.50 per doz ; $12.00 per 100. RICHMOND GEM, RED LAWSON and WM. PENN, $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. fiFRANIIIM^ OROSA, the Double MRS. HILL and SNOW QUEEN, the best single ULiiwiiiunio yyijijg Bedder, $2.00 per doz.; $1 5.00 per ICO. Ready Now. \ BEGONIA REX Seven Distinct [and Beautiful varieties introduced by us. TANNA^ THE EXPRESS, the best Dwarf Crimson Bedder, awarded Gold Medal UHI1I1H0 jj World's Fair. Buy now and increase stoclc. $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100, dormant or started. Our Catalogue for I905 Describes All. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. | CRISIS This NEW CARNATION has been thoroughly tried the last two years and is the best SCarlet Carnation we have ever seen. It is a money maker. Send for descriptive circular. Price, $12.00 per 100; $100 00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg. Pa. 54 The American Florist. Jan. 28, Did You See Exhibited at St. Louis the NEW CRIMSON RED CANN4 Mrs. Win. F. Kasting? Heig:Iit, 3 (-2 feet. Most brilliant in color, most prolific of all Red Cannas. B.ooms all the time, and is exceptionally fine for conservatory decorations. You will need it in your business. AWARDED ON ITS MERITS, A GOLD MEDAL AT THE WORLD'S EAIR, 1904. PRICES for bulbs, raady for dallvary now: $1.00 oaeh; $9.00 par doz.; $50.00 par hundrad. Stock limittd. W'W/HJV M-^ M/ nV f>T^V &. Y^^ 383.387 Elllcott Street, WM. r. KASTIING9 BUX^JF-Ar^O, IV^. Y. $J0 per 100 $40 per 500 $75 per J 000 Ded Lawson will Bloom 3|._ I agaiast any other RED \Xy I Carnation on the market 8000 BLOOMS Cut and sold Xmas Week at $1.50 per doz. $10 per 100 $40 per 500 $75 per JOOO RED LAWSON $J0 per JOO $40 per 500 $75 per JOOO 8000 BLOOMS Cut and Sold Xmas Week at $1.50 per doz. 50,000 Cuttings Sold and not a word of complaint FINE, STRONG, HEALTHY CUTTINGS $(0 per 100 $40 per 500 $75 per JOOO Western Springs, 111., January 10, 1905. W. J. Palmee & Son, Lancaster, N. Y. Gentlemen:— Carnatiuns, Red Laivson, received In first-class condition from you. 1 must compliment you on the fine rooted cuttings that you sent out. It is a pleasure to receive stocic of this l^ind. Yours truly, VAUGHAN'S SEKD STORE, per J. S. Wilson. W. J. PALMER & SON, Lancaster, N. Y. /poj. The American Florist. 55 Adiantum Croweanum #i»# JIdiantum ^'R°^^^'^^^ltJi^^&^ The New Maidenhair Fern, stands squarely and strictly on its merits. «je «^ «^ «^ «^ lis sterling values considered, the sellingprices of Adiantum Croweanum, as here given, are unusually low:...... Strong Plants, from 3-inch pots, $2.50 per dozen; SI 5.00 per 100; $125 per 1000. 25 plants at 100 rates. 250 at 1000 rates. $1O0per10O0 in 5,000 lots. W. F. KSSTING, Sole Distributor, 383-87 Ellicoft St., BirrALO,N.Y. The George Witibold Companyp 1657-1659 Buekingham Plaee, CHICaGO» Leading Plant Growers of the West. We need not tell you about our service — THST IS KNOWN. Just at this time we are especially strong on the following. All stock is unexcelled, clean, just the thing for winter and early spring sales. s ize. Height. Leaves Each. Doz. Kenfia Belmoreana, 9 44-48 7-8 $6.00 Kenfia Belmoreana, 10 46-50 7-8 7.50 Latania Borbonica, 8 30-34 7-8 1.50 $15.00 Phoenix Canariensis* 8 38-42 10-12 2.50 30.00 Araucaria Excelsa, 4 Tiers 2-3 .50 6.00 Araucaria Exceisa, 5 Tiers 3-4 1.00 9.00 Araucaria Excelsa, 6 Tiers 4-5 1.25 15.00 Pandanus Utilis, 5 5.00 Pandanus Utilis, 6 9.00 And all other sizes. Our stock comprises Kentias, Latanias, Phoenixes, Ficuses, Araucarias, Cocoses, Pandanuses, Nephrolepises, Cibotiums, Adiantums, Dracaenas, Asparagus, Crotons, Cycas, Bay Trees, Etc. Etc. Shipping Location and Facilities Insure Perfect Delivery. 56 The American Florist. Jan. 28, Columbus, O. An interesting meeting was held at the Florists' Club rooms last Tuesday. Besides instructive talk there was entertainment by some of the club's talented members. Paul Mohre, who as a Dutch comedian has no equal off the stage, kept the large crowd in a roar of laughter. Mr. Ludwig amused the audience with his talk on the musical wife. Messrs. Emler and Cramer had negro roles. Buehler's quartette rendered the music. Carl Knopf and John Ross gave piano and cornet solos. The club decided to meet every two weeks instead of once each month as heretofore. While business is not quite as brisk as it was a few weeks ago we con- sider the season well up to that of for- mer years. We are having an unusual amount of sunshine which is telling on the crop of carnations and roses. This city has appointed a new park commission composed of business men whose duty it shall be to make plans for additional parks, driveways and boulevards. Cabl. Davenport, Ia. — Otto J. KUngbiel was adjudicated bankrupt in the United States court on January 21. A meeting of the creditors will take place January 31 at 10:00 a. m. at Davenport. g> g Once transplanted, ready I X/ClUmt^n March 1. Seed taken from V^7 \yl«JIIIV/ii only j(,e choicest stock- nothing heltcr $i 00 per 100; J18.no per 1000. C. WINTERICH. Defiance, O. GERANIUMS. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Fifteen varieties at 810.00 and S12.50 per 1000. Send for complete price list of GERANIIFMS and CARNATIONS. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. CYCLAMEN SPLENOENS GIGANTEUM HYBRIDS, In bud and bloom, from 5-inoh pots, $2 50 per do?..; janOO per 100. PRIM< LA CHINENSIS and OBCONICA GRANDI- FLORA, in bud and loloom from 1-inch pots, J7.00 per 100. PAUL MADCR, East Stroodsburg. Pa. Mease mention the American Florist when wrUing. IT WILL PAY YOL. Tuberous Begonias p',\"r'eTc:ire',!l sprini? beddine plants. We will mail collections for II. CO, $3 00 or $3.00 in single and douljle, separate colors or mixed. SEND NOW. HUBERT & CO., H. Lt PACE, REF., MT. VERIIOH. H. Y. The Brockton Dahlia Farm Was frozen up last year, but is thawed out this year, and ia ready for business, with the finest collection of Dahlias in the United States. Send for price list. W. P. LOTHROP,"""S,'?s%^."*"''' JOHN BURTON, Assignee for ROBERT GRAIC & SON, ROSFS, PaLMS, ■nd Noviltin In D*«orativ* Plant*. Market and 49th St«., Philadelphia, Pa. •n WM. PENN READY NOW. NO WAITING. A pleasinz shade of pink, on a stiff, wiry stem. Growth clean and upright; no useless foliage. Flowers large enough for all ordinary purposes. Will Produce More Flowers pi' Square Foot Than Any Carnal on Now Grown. Worth growing by the thousand but rather than have you miss tr>ing it, I will mall free of charge 25 rooted cuttinKS for $3.60; $10.00 per 100; »7o.00 per lUCO; 250 for $ 8.73. BEND FOR LIST OF OTHBB VABIBTIB8. Queen Louise and Lillian Pond. $10 00 per 1000. Floriana and Harry Fenn, $13.50 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. ■ I I ..J The finest commercial scarlet ever introduced. Place your order early. Send for circular. Price, $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. B* K» & B. Floral Co. RICHMOND. IND. SPECIAL OFFER Of Florists' Orchids. We Want Mare Room lor Large Importations. Cyprlpedium Inslgne, .^,000 established unflow- ered growths, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Cyprlpedium Galleaum, 1 000 established un - flowered growths, $20 00 per 100. Cyprlpedium Lawrsnoeanum.l ,500 established untlowered growths $35.00 per 100. Dandroblum Formosum Clgantaum, The florists' white orchid, established plants, 8 to 10 bulbs. $9 00 per 13; $70.r0 per ItO. Vanda Coerulsa, The florists' blue orchid. A rare opportunity. Established plants, 10 to 12 leaves, $15.00 per 12; 13 to 15 leaves, $33.00 per 12. All clean, healthy plants. For other quota- tations, see our catalogue, to be had from Julius Roehrs' Exotic Nurseries, RutherSord, N. J. Pansies Giant. Guaranteed to please, $3.00 per 1000, Safely packed with liberal count. Primula, Obc. Qrandifl., plnkshades miffed. In bloom, 2-ln., IHc. Alytsum, Giant double, 2o. Heliotrope, blue, Wto.. Fuchsia. 3c. Asp. Sprengerl, 2-io., l^o. Plumosus Nanus. l}.£-in , IVic: 8-in.,4o. Rooted Cuttings, prepaid, per 100: Alytsum, Giant, 75c; /igeratum. Gurney, 60a; Alter- nanthera, best red and yellow, 45c; fall rooted, extra strong, 5i:o; $4.50 per ICOO Fuchsia, 5 fine sorts.ll.25. Giant Marg. Daisy, white, $1.00. Rose Geranium, $1.00. CASH. BYER FLORAL COMPANY Shippensburg, Pa. Paris Daisies. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, Extra heavy. 2 in .2c: 3-tn. 4o. ASP. SPRENCERI. 2-inob. $1.75 per 100. HARDY PINKS, large fleld-grown, 5 sorts, 5c. . UMBRELLA PLANTS 2-in. flue, 2Kc. PARIS DAISY, Giant 2-inch, 3>4o. ABUTILONS. 4 varieties, 2H-inoh, So. Booted Cuttings, prepaid: Hellotropa, $1 per 100. Agsratum.Gurney, Pauline 50c perlOO. Salvia, Spiendena. Bonfire, BOi per 100 Fuohsia, 5 best varieties, $1.3i per 100. Hardy Pinks, 7 varie- ties, some everblooming. 75o per 100; $7.00 per 1000. Dbl. Petunias, 10 finest, $1.00 per 100. Rex Begonias, 15 sorts, $1.10 per 100. Aller> nanlhera 3 reds, yellow. $5.00 per lOOO. Ver- benas, 75 per iro Swalnsona Alba, 75c per II 0. Tradssoantia, 2kinds, 75c oer 100. Ever- blooming Forgs<.ma-nots, $1.00 per 100. Artillery Plant, 75o per 100. CASH BYER BROS, Chambersburg, Pa. CANNAS STRONG EYES. Per 100 Per 1000 3,500 Chas. Henderson $2.00 $18.00 1,000 P. Vaughan 3.00 18.00 1,C00 Mme. Crozy 3.00 18.00 2,000 Austria 1.50 14.00 P«rnqlinne 300 flamingo, 300 Lady Bountiful, Udl ndllUDo 50n Indianapolis, at $5.00 per 100, or will exchange for Nelson Fisher. rURROW BROS., Gothrie, Okla. Beast mention the American Florist when writing. 1905- Th E American Florist. 57 OUR SPECIALTIES: "Superior Quality" Brand Wild 5milax, always on Hand. XX Fancy Hudson River Violets. A DAILY CUT FROM 40 to 60 GROWERS. We Can and Will Fill Cut Flower Wants to Advantage. The Most Complete Line of Florists' Supplies In the West "Perfect Shape" Brand Wirework, Etc. Our growers have "kept in line" on the better rew sorts of CARNATIONS and as a result we are now able to supply blooms that will stand distance shipping and be "worth while" after you get them. Also our line of ROSES, both Teas and Beauties was never better. Hudson River VIOLETS are a specialty with us, and we are getting in some quantities of this flower that can be termed XX Fancy. If a buyer of Flowers of any kind, Greens, etc., we can and will make it an object for you to send us your commands. E. F. WINTERSON CO. 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Cannas Carnations I have over 40,000 Cannai in ffrst-class plump condition. True to Name. Will sell them af tie following; low price for 30 days only from this date; 5 per cent discount for cash with order. Beaute Poitcvine, Capt. Drug;an, David Harum, Duke of Marlborough, Defender, Florence Vaughan, Francis BiUard, Gloire Lyoniese, J. D. Eisle, Kate Gray, Mile. Herat, Mrs. R. A. McKeand, N. R. Ruckle, Philadelphia, Robt. Cristy, Roy de Rouge Souv. de Ant. Crozy. The above $2.00 per 100; $18 00 per ICOO. Niagara, $3.00 per JCO. Pres' Vigar, $4 00 per JOO. Black Beauty, $8.00 per JOO. Egandale, $3.00 per JOO. I offer nothing but first-class healthy cuttings well rooted. Cardinal, $12 per JOO Boston Market, Enchantresr, $3 per 100. Peru, White Cloud, Q. Louise, Floriana, $t.50 per 100. T. W. Lawson, $2 per JOO. W. W. COLES, Maple Hill Rose Farm, Kokomo, Ind. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. FORYOURWANTS ROSES. BOSTON, PIERSONi and SCOTTII FERNS, ASPARAGUS PLU- MOSUS and SPRENGERI, CARNA- TIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS and MISCELLANEOUS STOCK, Wiite GEO. A. KlJHL, Pekin, III. Grower For the Trade. Bedding Plants. CASH WITH ORDER. Per 1000 5O,0OOAIternanthera«, red, yellow, $ 5 A'ystum. double sweet Boston Ferns. 5-iiich,25c each.. Fev rtew, Little Gem |15 Fuchsia 6 named varieties 25.U(iO Geraniums, Nutc and 30 other varieties 15,000 Geraniums. Mme. Salleroi , Pe'unias. double (ringed, white Pansies, Florists' International, ID bud and bloom, for south- ern shipment 815 Sa'via. 4 named varieties Forget-me-nots -Per 8«-in. Exp. (15.00 2.00 3 00 300 2 50 2.50 2.00 2.50 2.00 2.00 100-, R.C. Mail $ .65 1.00 1.35 1.60 1.50 100 l.BO 3.00 1.00 1.00 LUDVIC MOSBAEK, Onarga, III. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS Versohsfleltli, Fire Brand, Golden Queen, Beok- with's Gem, Lord Palmerston, Queen Victoria and Fancies, 60o per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Golden Kedder (original) and Hero 75c per 100; S6.00 per 1000. A discount of 10 per cent allowed on 10.1 01 or more Coleus. More liberal discount on large orders. ACERATUM, Princess Pauline and Stella Gurney. SALVIA, Splendent and Jean Revenal, rooted cuttings, 7.TC per '00; J«.00 per 1000. VINCA VARIECATA, 3-in. pots, $5 00 per 100. FRANK A. PIERSON, '^""c^S'n^'-^' 58 The American Florist. Jan. 28, ROOTED Carnation CUTTINGS White 100 1000 Vesper $5.00 Queen 2.50 $20.00 Queen Louise.. 2 00 15 00 Gov. Woloott. . . 2 00 15 00 Boston Market. 2 00 15.00 Scarlet Flamingo 6 00 Pink 100 1000 Xelson Fisher.. $6 00 Ethel Ward.... 4.00 Enchantress.... 3.00 825.00 Lawson 2.00 15 00 Fair Maid 2.00 15.00 Crimson 109 1000 Harlowarden...»2 50 $20.00 Octoroon 4.U0 Variegated Mrs. Patten 6 03 Judge Hinsdale 4.00 Prosperity., — 2 0J ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED, greenhouse-grown, SB.UO per lOuO. 15.00 Grafted Rosas on Strong English Manstti Stock. Bridesmaid. Golden Gate, Bride, ivory, Madam Chat- enay, $120 lO per 1000. Uncle John La Detroit, Gen. MacArthur, $18 per 100 S. S. PENNOCK, Palms and Asparagus Cheap. Per 100 Latinii Bor., S-in. pot, seed leaves. . 8.00 •< •• 8-in. pot, 16-18 in., 8-8 chr. Ivs. IS.OO •■ •■ 6-in. pot, 18-20 in., 8-4 cbr. Ivs. 16.00 " •> 6-in. pot, 20-84 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 80.0C Kentia Bal., 2i4-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 Atparagui Sprangeri, 2-inch $8.00 Asparagus Plumoiut Nanus, 2-inch 2.60 " " " 8-inch 6.00 SHERMAN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY. lA. rfeaie mention the American Florist when writing. Adiantum Hybridum $5 00 per 100, Strong 2M-inch pots. The best of Maidenhair Ferns. Over 100 testimonials from leading growers. A. LEY & BRO., N. Lan don.D.C. Please mentionthe American Florist whenwriling. Nephrolepis Scottii. The most graceful and symmetrical Nephrolepis known. It makes three times as many fronds as the Boston Fern in a given time. Prices, 6-inch pot-grown, ready for 8- inch, $15.00 per doz.; 7- inch, pot-grown, $24.00 per doz.; 8-inoh, pot- grown, $38 00 per doz. I^Lu CjxkII KeapSt Greenhouses. JOnn aCOll, BROOKLYN. N. Y. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreaua ""Kentia Forsteriana BOSTON FERNS. 4-ln.,»15 00 5-in..«'5 00; 6-ln., $40.00 per 100. 7-in., eOo; 8 In , 75o each. Strong rooted runners of BOSTON, $2.00 per lOO. DtVIS BROS., ■'"cVg?»Vte"' PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants. R. DREYER, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. Asparagus Pliimosus, 60 CtNTS PER STRING. Carnation Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Good stock. W. H. WATSON, Lapeer, Mich. 1224 Cherry St., Philadalphia.Pa. Representing Joseph Heacock and John Burton, Assignee. PiUIS, nXU, CROTONS aid DtCOBAIIVG PLAHri. The Wholesale Florist of PHILADELPHIA. Wm. P. Craig, Orchids I J^ CAlTlEYA MENDElII. Just arrived In fine con- dition a shipment of this scarce and beautiful Orchid. Also Laelia Anoeps and Onoidium Tigrinum, etc. Write for special list No. U. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. SALVIA. The two best sorts. LORD FAUNTLEROV, fdwarf). BONFIRE, (tall). Rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100; $8.C0 per 1000. Send For Our Lilt of other Stock. TheW.T. Buckley Co., SPRINGFIELD, ILL. PANSY PLANTS ™%«r^ Fine plants, fency colors, large flowering. Large plants in bud and bloom, $1.00 per 100. Medium size for cold frames, $3.60 per 1000; 600 for $2.00. By mail, 76c per 100. Seed, $1.00 per pl Syracuse Pottery Co., ' Syracuse, N. Y. ; BEST POT IN THE MARKET. 1^ ED POTS SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWOBTH CO., ^jk^*"'^"- 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 Streeto. WASHINGTON. 0. C Red Standard Flower Pots Price list and samples on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. BAUER, Proprietor. PADUCAH. KENTUCKY. Kramer's Pot Hanger The neatest, simplest, most convenient and 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 WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN. FLORISTS AND SUPPLY DEALERS. Price with wire chain aB shown In cut, SI. 00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen bv mail, 11.25. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. !■ N, Kramer & Son, STANDARD FLOWER POTS \ Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 *-in., in orate, 14.88 1500 2Ji 1500 ZM 1000 3 800 SM 500 4 820 5 144 6 5.25 eoo 6.00 5.80 4.50 4.51 8.16 Price per crate 120 7-in., in orate, 14.20 60 8 " 3.00 HA]n> lUDS. 48 9-in., in orate, 13.60 48 10 " 4.80 24 U " 8.60 24 12 " 4.80 12 14 " 4.80 6 16 " 4.50 -WRITE- 1S2I-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICAGO, ILL, POE PRICES OF Standard Pots Ttr'ilth and porosity combined are the best on the market Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baiketi, Lawn vases, etc Ten per cent off lor cash wltB order. Address . ., - HILFINGER BROS. POHERY, Fort Edward. N. V Or AuensT Rolkib & Sons, New York Agents, 31 Barclav Street New York City. GEO. KELLER & SON, ' MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prioei. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood A ve. , CHICAGO. lU. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DCTROIT FLOWER POT MTHT., HARRY BALSLEY, Rap. DETROIT, MICH., 490 Howard St., r:, ri -. BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS , I Of Every Description I I v.. SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE GO. 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. I .J 1905- Th E American Florist. Gl MODEL EXT ENSION \ * \ 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, 'B7, 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. KORAL LETTERS "" For Sale by all Wholesale Houses. Koral Mfg. Co., "^12 Hawley Place. Boston. Mass. SHEEP MANURE Dried) TJnpuIverized and Pulverized. .— WKITE FOR PBICBS.^— HONTANT fertilizer CO., Elgin, III. Tobacco Stems 80o per 100 lbs. In bales of ZOO to 2(0 lbs. Write for special prices on carload lots. F. G. BORDEN, Milton, Wis. Dealer in Leaf Tobacco. Quite Dead? Sura I used NlcotKr^I»«lA.. -^— i^^-^^— GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MSTERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGS, VEI^TILATING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We furnish everything for building. Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, "l'R'o'^'K['rN':N".r Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. il GREEiolsES. i; II ^ I! ME' :!er !|C5rPff \ NreONSET. ^■«. D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOAV GLASS. Hot- House Glass a Specialty. Please mention the American Florist wltenwriting. Please mention the A merican Florist when mriling. STENZEL GLASS CO., OREENHOISE GLASS. French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudson St.. NEW YORK. 101 Portland St., BOSTON. H. M, HOOKER GO. window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 59 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. GLASS. GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co. ZZnd SL and Union Place, CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Sprague Smith Co. PUTE AND WINDOW CLASS Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 20S Randoloh Straat. CHICACO. Please mention the A merican Florist when ivriting. »»»»»-»^^^^*^* i Holds Glass Firmly See the Point '3' PORIESS 4 Oladnff Points u-e thebe«i. * No rlgbu or lefti. Box of Q 1,000 poInU 76 oti. postpaid. ! HENRT A* DREER. ^ T14 CkMtest S>., FUIa.t rM. 01^ 62 The American Florist. Jan. 28, /T =^ 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, jj Eetuming Water to Boiler. Ed. Am. Florist: — I enclose a rough plan of houses heated by steam, con- densation being returned to boiler by low pressure steam pump in connec- tion with float and automatic valve. The ground level of houses is 12 feet higher than boiler house floor or 15 feet higher than receiver pit. Could this water be returned by gravity? If so please state conditions, etc., requis- ite. Two other returns empty in same receiver but from houses practically on boiler level. Boilers are 18x60 feet, tubular and 100 H. P. each. Have never used a gravity system, but am told that should be able to do so. It the system could be applied, please favor me with general principles for application and oblige. Doubtful. There should be no diflSculty in run- ning a system by gravity if no more than five pounds pressure are carried. If care is taken to maintain a steady pressure, good results will be secured. If the present receiver is arranged so that its top will be upon the same level as the top of the boiler, it will equalize the return of the water. The bottom of the receiver should then be connected with the bottom of the boiler and a check valve should be placed in the return pipe. L. R. T. Greenhouse Heating. Ed. Am. Florist:- — I have a house 100 feet long, heated by hot water with two 21/^-inch flows rising gradually from the boiler till they enter green- house about 30 feet distant. From here they rise to the other end of house then drop to the coils on each side, which consist of five 2-inch pipes in each coil. The circulation does not seem to be rapid enough. The lowest pipe is very slow, hardly ever getting warm at the end nearest the boiler. I think we have ample feed, a 2%-inch pipe to each coil. I am of the opinion that the alterations shown by the dot- ted lines in the enclosed sketch would Improve matters, but want to be cer- tain before making the change. You will notice that the flows rise to the far end of the house. I propose to make them fall. Also the return mains from the coils to boiler header are on a dead level, a distance of about thirty feet. I think I can give them nearly 10 inches fall. Would these changes Improve the circulation in lower pipe of coils? Should the over- head flow pipe in hot water heating flow up or down to far end, after enter- ing the greenhouse? B. B. B. As a rule, the best results are secured, everything else being equal, when the flow pipe runs down hill. Instead of having them run up-hill as Is now the case, it would be better If they can be arranged to run down-hill provided the highest point of the sys- tem can be at least as high as it Is as now arranged. If I understand the drawing as submitted, it is proposed to have the horizontal run of the flow pipe start at the same point as at pres- ent and then down-hill. Unless the coils are considerably above the boiler, I would not expect this arrangement to give any better and probably not as good a circulation as is now secured. My plan would be to have the flows rise from the boiler to a point 2% or 3 feet below the level of the ridge and then run horizontally with a fall of one inch in ten or flfteen feet to the farther end of the house where they should connect with the coils. These should have about the same fall as the returns, remembering that the higher they are kept, the better the circulation. While it will be well to attempt to lower the boiler as pro- posed, the flows and returns should merely have fall enough to free them of air. L. R. T. Washington. MARKET IS STEADY. Though last week's volume of busi- ness was not quite up to the high mark of the week before, there was a steady demand for good stock. The weather has been more favorable to the growers than any week since the beginning of winter. One result is a great increase in the quantity of car- nations, but prices are holding up very well. Paper White narcissus is plen- tiful and has been selling well. Daf- fodils are more plentiful than a week ago, and sell well. Tulips are plenti- ful and In good demand though not generally so good in quality as they were last season. Calla lilies are plen- tiful enough to flll all requirements. There is a considerable quantity of lilac in sight and it is moving freely both in pots and cut for decorations. The following advertisement has recently appeared from day to day in a local newspaper: "Fragrant violets are fresh picked, home grown. The dark New York state violets are stale when you get them." It is unnecessary to discuss the questionable propriety of such adver- tisements under any circumstances. The writer of these notes has no per- sonal or business interest in any of the New York violet growers or deal- ers but he is interested in truth, jus- tice, fair play and fair trade. There are no better violets sold in the city of Washington than those which come from New York, and I here challenge the author of the foregoing "found- ling" to deny my statement over his own signature. NOTES. Several of the syndicate writers, who browse around Washington in winter, have taken a sudden and mys- terious interest in Luther Burbank. His fadeless flowers, stoneless plums and spineless cacti are to them sources of wonder and admiration. That Mr. Burbank can do things in horticulture is not news. But there are in this capital a number of men who once lived in Missouri and they "want to be shown" some of the things which the "synds" are now writing about. Mrs. Esch, who died recently in this city, had been for forty years or more in the florist business. About a year ago she gave a lease of her green- houses to Hammer & Sons and retired. She was well known and highly respected by the dealers and patrons of the Center Market, where for many years she sold the products of her greenhouses. Her son, Albert F., has but recently opened a retail store at G and Fifth streets, N. W. J. Louis Loose has entered suit In the circuit court of Alexandria, Va., against the Southern Railroad Com- pany for $20,000 damages. In the declaration it is ajleged that the green- houses, flowers and other property of the plaintiff, in Fairfax county near Alexandria, have been greatly dam- aged by smoke and cinders from the company's shops and engines. Theo. Dietrich is supplying Geo. Shaffer with good mignonette and sweet peas. Mr. Shaffer has in his window a bunch of Clark Brothers double poinsettias, which show up well. Mrs. Rosine Staufl is doing quite a lively commission business in carna- tions grown in the northern sections of Maryland. Alex B. Garden is sending out from his forcing house a good quality ol lilac, tulips and narcissi. S. E. Instructive Beading. American Florist Co.: — Enclosed please find money order for $1 for the renewal of the American Florist for 1905. We are well pleased with the paper and find a lot of instructive reading in it. Frache Brothers. Notice* On and after February Ist, 1905 we will SELL OUR SCRIPT LETTERS AT 3c PER LETTER. Our Agents are as follows: JAMES VICK'S SONS, Rochester, N.Y. RENNIE & PINO, Providence, R. I. HOLTON & HUNKEL, Milwaukee, Wis. FRANK S. PLATT, New Haven, Conn. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER COMPANY, Detroit, Mich. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., Philadel- phia, Pa. J. M. McCULLOUGH'S SON'S CO., Cin- cinnati, 0. C. C. POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis. E H. HUNT, Chicago. IN. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, New York and Chicago. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER COMPANY, Pittsburg, Pa. F H. EBELING. Syracuse, N. Y. PROVIDENCE SEED CO., Providence, R. I. J. A. SIMMERS, Toronto, Ont. THE HENRY PHILLIPS SEED CO., Toledo. 0. WELCH BROS., Boston, Mass. WM T. PHILLIPS & CO., Toledo, 0. HUNTINGTON & PAGE.Indlanapolis.lnd. C. A. KUEHN, St. Louis, Mo. I Boston Florist Letter Co., i 13 Oresn St, BOSTON, MASS. Pleaie mculion the American Floml when-writing. 1905- Th E American Florist. 63 HEATING SUPPLIES Overhauled Boilers. The following horizontal tubular boilers will be shipped complete with all fittings and trimmings, and are first-class for heating purposes. 3—30x8, each » 70.00 3—36x10, each 90.00 4—36x12, each 100.00 3-^2x12, each 125 00 2—42x14, each 14S.00 1—42x10 Fire-box Heating Boiler.... 150.00 1—42x12 Fire-box Heating Boiler.... 165.00 1—42x14 Fire-box Heating Boiler.... 175.00 1—48x12 Fire-box Heating Boiler.... 185.00 1— Cast-iron "Florida" Heating Boiler, capacity 1000 feet. Also high pressure boilers of every kind, and a largo lot of cylinder boilers of all sizes. Boiler Tubes. Large quantity of boiler tubes, ranging in sizei from 2 to 6-inch. Ask for price. Wrought Iron Pipe. All sizes from % to 14-inch, overhauled and complete with threads and couplings. Greenhouse fittings and supplies ol every sort. WE ISSUE A SPEIIAL CATALOGUE. ASK FOR CATALOGUE NO. 27. Chicago House Wrecking Go. W. 3Eth ( Iron Stt., CMICMO, ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. SEALER IH ALL KINDS OF Hemlock V 1- and Pine LUItlDer and "PECKY CYPRESS" our naw Introduction t* th. trad*. For Greenhouses. ALSO CEDAR POSTS of ALL LENGTHS and DIMENSIONS Having had an extensive experience in the lim of Lumber and Posts needed for Greenhouse worli, I am prepared to meet ail inquiries. Send for prices. Cor. Weed & Hawthorne Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Tel. North 1626 and 1627. ^^References given from the leading Florist of Cook County. Always mention the American Florist when writing to advertisers. -•IM •I* Now is the Time TO SEND FOR OUR ESTIMATES and decide on your contemplated building work. An early order is early delivered, and early deliveries afford you much more time for painting and careful erecting. If you wait until later, there will be "others" who have waited too long, and everyone then wants their work "at once."' Our New Construction Sheet Mailed on Xpplicalion. Plans and Est. mates Freely Furnished on Request. BED CEDAR POSTS. ICON FmiNGS. HOT-BED SASH. LocKtAND Lumber Co. LOCiO^AND^O. A. Quality Invariably the Best that Can Be Produced. DIETSCH & COIVIPANY, patentees, 615-621 SheHield Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Please nic>i(io>i (lie A mr> iran Fiun\\t -.c/iiu ivi iling. CHEAPEST AND BEST. Ifjyou doubt it try them and be convinced. Send for descriptive price.circular. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. Please tnendun the A vicncan Plo> :st u'he?t za tting. National Florists' Board of Trade, Offica: 66 Pins SIrsat, New York. Credit Relerence Book. A subscription to our Credit List will cost you SiO a year, and it may save you $100 the Srst month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our woik. Collections We collect slow and doubtful ac- counts. Why notgo througti your books at once and send us all the claims that are in arrears? The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with self- ofling cups. The most powerful, least complicated, very compact with ease of operatioo. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles in use and highly recommended byalL The only Drip Proof gutter on the market The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals for simplicity or Its working. Catalogue Xree. E. HIPPARD. Youngtown, Ohi^ Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. The King Construction Go. New Rool Construction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boiler, Automatic and Hand Ventilatora NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. 32 Cliurcli St., TORONTO, ONT. 64 The American Florist. Jan. 28, Index to Advertisers. Advertising rates. ... 30 Aitken Mark 3i AlbanySte'mTr'pCo. 64 Allen JK 33 AmerioanBlower Co . I V Amling EC 31 Aschmann Godfrey. 68 BaoRer & Co 48 Basaett & Washburn 31 48 Batavia Greenh's — 68 Baumann L & Co. . . 61 Baur Floral Co 43 B. K. &B. Floral Co. 56 Bayersdorfer H&Co. 69 Beaven E A 36 Beok Carl & Co 29 Beokert W C II Benson C W 68 BentheyCoatsworth Berger Bros 32 Berning HG........ 32 BertermannBros Co . ii Boddington AT II Borden F.G ^••■••^l Boston Letter Co . . 5» bi Brant D Wood 31 Brant SD 08 Braalan Seed Grow- ers Co ■ • • 35 Breitmeyer's.I Sons, ii Brinkworth & Sons.. 29 Brod John 58 Bruns HN..... II Bucklev W TCo.... 68 Budlong J A ..^. ... 31 Burpee W A & Co... 29 Byer Bros ™ Byer Floral Co 56 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 36 Carmody J D 6s Chadwiok Chas 34 Chalfant W A i2 Chicago Carnation Co J=' Chioago House Wrecking Co 63 Clevel'ndCutFloCo.. 32 Cockroft Jas D 48 Coles W W 57 Conard & Jones Co.. 41 CotsonasGeo & Co.. 36 Cottage Gardens Co . 46 Cowee W J 59 Craig Robt ife Son ... 66 Craig Wm P 68 Cross Eli 42 Crowl Fern Co 36 Cunningham D O Glass Co 61 Cunningham Jos H. 58 Dayis ABA Son. ... 48 Davis Bros 58 Davis F P 32 Davis Bros Co 52 Day E C Receiver... 46 Deamud J B 30 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg 60 Dietsch A Co 63 Uiller Caskey & Co. 61 Dillon J L 50 63 Dillon's Mfg Co 64 DornerF&SonsCo..! 53 Dreer H A 37 1 Dreyer R 58 Elliott Wm H 33 ElliottWm&Soni.... II EUwaneercS Barry... 41 Emmans Geo M 68 Ernest W H 60 Fenrich J S 33 Fisher Peter I Flower Growers Co. . 31 Foley Mfg Co Ill For sale and rent ... 31 Ford Bros 33 Forest NurEery & Seed Co 41 Poster Lucius H 58 Freeman Jos R 34 Furrow Bros 66 QardenersChroniole, 30 Garland Geo M Ill QellerSigmund 61 Ghormley Wm 33 Glblin & Co IV Globe Eng Co 60 Grand Rapids Florist Association 37 Gude A & Bro 34 Gurney Heater Co. . 64 Outtman Alex J 33 Gultman & Weber... 44 Haines John E 46 Hammond Slug Shot Works .59 Hansen Julius II Harrison Potti-ry.... 61 Haverland B H II Harman Wm S 3d Special Cover HartJas 83 Hauswlrth P J 84 Heacock Jos 68 Heller & Co II Heller Bros 30 Herendeen Mfg Co.. IV HermitageCarnaCo . 52 Berr Albert M 56 Herrmann A 59 Hess & Swoboda .... 31 Hews A H & Co 2d S cecial Cover HilflneerBros 60 Hill The E Q Co ... T Hill WC Floral Co.. 46 Hinode Florist Co... .58 Hlppard E 63 Hitohings & Co. ...IV Hollis Plant & Seed Co IT Holm & Olson 34 Holton &HunkelCo. 30 Hooker H M Co 61 Horan Edw C 33 Hubert* Co. 56 Hunt E H 30 Igoe Bros 61 Imperial Green- houses 50 52 Jacobs S & Sons .... 61 Jennings E B 68 Easting W F....I 54 .55 Keller Geo & Son.... 60 Keller Pot Co 60 Kennicott Bros. Co. . 35 Kervan Co The 36 King Construction Co 63 Knapp Chas A 58 KohrAF 60 Kohr FrankL 50 KoppelmanEL&Co. 59 KoralMfgCo 61 Kramer I N&Son .... 60 Kroesohell Bros Oo.IlI KuehnCA 32 KuhlGA 57 Laser & Hurrell 68 Lang Julius 33 LangJahrAH 33 Larchmont Nura 50 LeoakesNA Co 36 Leikens 34 Leonard Seed Co 39 Ley A & Bro 58 Livingston Seed Co. 69 Look JH 29 LocklandLumb'rCo. 63 Loomis CatnatioCo. 52 Loomis Floral Co. .. 48 Lord & Burnbam Co IV . ...4th Special Cover Lathrop W P 56 Loven J G 3S Mader Paul 56 Mangel John 34 May John N I 42 McCullough's J M Sons Co 33 MoKellarChasW.... 37 Mette Henry II Metropolitan Mate- rial Co 64 Mich Cut FlowerEx. 30 MillangChas 33 01 41 Mills The Florist MoUer Ludwig Moninger J C Co... Montana Fertilizer Co Moon The Wm HCo Moore Hentz&Nash. 33 Mosbaek L 57 Munson Greenh's... 41 Murchie John 53 Murdoch J B & Co.. 32 Natl FloBdof Trade. 63 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 33 NiessenLeoCo 50 Koyes C J 41 O'Hsgan J H 41 Paducah Pottery 60 Palmer WJ&Son..34 54 Park Floral Co 34 Patten * Co 46 Peacock L K 58 Pennock SS 58 Peterson Nursery.... 41 Phila CutFlowerCo. 32 Pierson Frank A 57 Pierson F R & Co... 49 Pierson-Sef ton Co ... I V PittsburgCutFloCo. 30 Pittsburg FloristEx. Zi Poehlmann Bros Co. 31 Pollworth CCC0..34 60 Pye RobtC .50 Quaker City Maoh Wks Ill Randall A L Co 35 Rawson W W A Co. II Raynor J 1 33 Reese & Compere . .. 29 Regan Print House. 30 Relnberg Geo 31 62 Beinberg Peter.... 31 51 RbotertAug II Rice Bros 32 Rice James H Co 63 RiceM ACo 59 Riverside Nurseries 41 Riverview Nurseries. 40 Robinson H M AUo. 36 Rock W L 34 Roehrs Julius 56 Rolker A A Sons.... 41 Rossig Bros 59 R"ssiter H 53 Saakes O. 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Americ.v.s Flobist Cj.: — Enclosed find $1 to renew my subscription for the At.erican Plokist, as I consider it a ve'-v valuable paper. C. B. Thomas. Eureka Greenhouses.... THE BEST AND LOWEST IN PRICE. ^^^;L^^t^^^^, photographs and plain directiotis so if>9t any poon can put them up. DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG., CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. aps SAVE COAL I'his is the Return Steam Trap used by the jp-to-date Greenhouse men to return the condensed water from the heating coils in their greenhouses. Have been in use for this purpose over 30 years. Insures an Even Temperatvre. Send For Red Catalogue. Albany Steam Trap Co. ALBANY, N. Y., U. S. A. CROP INSURANCE. Life insurance isvaluable because it guaranteea the outcome* ' Gurncy" llcatcrs "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 keep ex pense 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. Pon't buy or exchange until you*ve Inves' tigated them. GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO. '•I 74 Franklin Streett uwKtt^' nfcAibM BOSTON, MASS. 111 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY. Uli JQiJVIf 'RI^O A N ^lnL©B?j Rmerica is "the Praur nf the I/esseI; thsre mag be morB comfort Umidships, but we are the Srst ta touch Unknown Seas. Vol. XXIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 4, 1905. No. 870 HHIIE /A|£!11I!@/AI!SI IFiL@@I!@7 TwliJITUiTM YXAB. Copyright 1905, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mall Matter. PUBUSHBD EVERT SATURDAY BY AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. Eastern Of lice: 429 Sixth Ave., New York. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, S?.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes hall-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. 0PPICEB9— J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, president; J. R. Freeman, Washington, D. C., vice-presi- dent; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Room 11, Boston. Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil (Sitv. Pa., treasurer. Twenty-flrst annual meeting at Washington, D. C, August, 1905. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Boston, 1906. Albert M. Herb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., March 23-M, 1905. Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition, November, 1905. Feed. H. Lemon, Richmond, Ind., secretary. THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Lewis iiiid Clarlj Exposition (illus.) 65 Roses— Propagating 66 Poinsettias. 67 Double primulas 67 The carnation— Notes on new varieties (illus.). 68 — Carnation Fred Burki at home 68 -Carnation Fiancee cuttings 68 Do it now 69 With the growers 70 Markot gardens 71 — Forcing beans 71 Ladies ol the trade 72 —Mrs. Chas. Eickholt (portrait) 72 The retail trade 72 — Iselin dinner decorations 72 — The show window 72 New York p ChicaEO 74 Philadelphia 1J Boston 75 St. Louis 75 Washington 75 That misfit glass tariff 76 Obituary '7 The seed trade 88 The nursery trade 90 —Western New York Horticultural Society . 90 —National Association of Retail Nurserymen. 90 Our pastimes 92 Baltimore 92 .San Francisco 92 European horticulture 100 The allied trades 106 —The New York glass situation lOfl Lewis and Clark Exposition. TO BE OPENED AT PORTLAND, ORE., JUNE J, J905. THE LEWlStCLARH CrE-igTENNIA\- PORTLAND- OREGON - 1905 "Where Rolls the Oregon. The Model Farm. An experimental garden or model farm where will grow every variety of every different kind of plant which con- tributes to the food of man or domesti- cated beasts, will be a feature of the Lewis and Clark Exposition which will open at Portland, June 1. Growing grasses, forage plants, vegetables, flow- ers and fruit trees will grow side by side, giving an impressive object les- son to visiting agriculturists. This novel exhibit will be located in a small canyon which was utilized years ago by Chinamen as a truck garden. The soil is rich and productive, and only practical cultural methods as applied to general farm conditions will be employed in making this live exhibit. The agriculture section will be devoted to the growing of various for- age plants, including about a dozen varieties of the domestic grasses com- monly grown in Western Oregon, four of clover, four of field peas, three of vetch, alfalfa, two varieties of mangel- wurzel, three of turnips, two of field carrots, rape and kale. There will be about seventy varieties of vegetables best suited to the climate and soil of the Willamette valley. The different kinds of vegetables shown will include cabbage, brussels sprouts, cucumbers, onions, celery, corn, melons, peppers, tomatoes, squash, cauliflower, lettuce and hops. There will be grown several varieties of Bohemian hops, a portion two years of age and the remainder one year, to convey an idea as to the growth of hops on Willamette valley soil at their respective stages. A number of varieties of choice orchard and small fruits have been planted and many of these although only one year out will be fruiting dur- ing the exposition. One section will be devoted to an exhibit showing the methods employed on the Pacific coast in training orchard and garden plants. While no one expects to see a fuUy- grown orchard at an exposition, it will be a novel sight to see a real young one bearing its first crop of fruit, from rasp- berries and blackberries through cur- rants, gooseberries, quinces, cherries, pears, plums, peaches, apricots and apples. Under the usual climatic con- ditions the crops should be well advanced and will afford much interest to visitors. In floriculture there will be various plats filled with over fifty varieties of annual and perennial flowers, including asters, carnations, cosmos, eschscholzia, hollyhocks, nasturtiums, single and double petunias, verbenas, etc. Centennial park, the natural portion of the exposition grounds, is an exhibit itself of the wealth of trees and flowers which Oregon produces. It was laid out by an experienced landscape artist with a view to making the most of the nat- ural scenic beauty of the site. On the crest of a hill on the south end is a great bed of roses of every variety, which flower blooms all the year round at Portland. Extending from this point is a network of roads and paths wind- 66 The American Florist. Feb. 4, ing among the grassy slopes, which are thickly dotted with trees and shrubs, both evergreen and deciduous, of thirty- six varieties, all native to the Oregon country. THE ROSE. J. F. Sullivan, secretary of the Detroit Florists' Club, staged in good condition, at last week's carnation exhibition in Chicago, some blooms of the new rose, Kiehmond, which had been exhibited in his city seven days previous. Propagating. The first of the year generally finds the rose grower taking stock, and it is a good time to decide first what you prefer to grow another season. It Is necessary to do this early In order to propagate just what will be required as to quantity. Perhaps some of the new varieties have proved quite prof- itable, and we wish to double the amount to be grown in the coming sea- son either by grafting or by taking cuttings. Some of these may not make as much wood for this purpose as the older varieties such as Bride, Brides- maid and Golden Gate. If such is the case propagating should be started at once. If any great amount of stock is required for the trade, of course it Is time to start in all around. But it should be remembered that to rob the plants of too much wood suitable for good, strong cuttings, particularly at this time of the year, will do consid- erable harm, therefore take the wood sparingly. If only enough plants are required for home planting February will be time enough to make a start. Propagating later has its advantages, as this wood will be more plentiful and of better quality and may save a shift of the small plants, thereby sav- ing time when we have so little to spare. There has been a great deal said from time to time in regard to the best wood for cuttings. For Bride, Brides- maid and Golden Gate, short stemmed buds that usually come with three or four eyes, closely jointed, will be found to be the best. The blind wood, if clean and strong, is almost as good. Both should be used for heel cuttings. It is better to take them before the foliage as the tip becomes ripened too much. A little of the red tint in the foliage should still be showing. The heel will be found firm enough to root readily and the tips will gradually ripen after the cuttings are in the sand. In taking American Beauty cuttings great care should be observed in secur- ing the wood. The extremely long canes have only a few cuttings in the middle that strike readily. The tips will be found too soft and the wood at the base of the cane too hard. Select the short jointed wood found In the shorter blind canes. It will be found to run more uniform. If canes have lost their foliage and have made a short jointed growth at the top, such tops make good cuttings. The cuttings can be made with two or more eyes, according to the distance between joints. In selecting any and all cuttings select wood free from spider, mildew, streaked foliage, etc. It pays to use only the very best. The cutting bench should have bot- tom heat sufficient to bring the sand up to a temperature of 68° to 70° and a curtain should be tacked on the side to retain the heat. The tempera- ture of the house should be 56° to 58° at night and allowed to run up to 65° or 70° on bright days, but with plenty of ventilation at all times, but avoid- ing all draughts. Keep the walks sprinkled regularly and have every- thing connected with the propagating house absolutely clean. Before put- ting in the sand wash the bottom of the bench thoroughly and after it becomes dry give it a -good white wash- ing, adding a teaspoonful of carboUc acid to a bucketful of whitewash. The bench should be about seven inches deep and use about an inch or so of drainage, using fine cinders or fine gravel washed clean. Fill up the space left with good clean, sharp sand of medium grade. Coal ashes screened to about the same grade may be used, but the sand will produce roots less brittle and not so liable to break oft in potting. Pack the sand as firmly as possible, leaving it level when finished and firm enough to stand considerable pressure from the finger tips without denting. Water thoroughly until the water drips through the cracks at the bottom. After it has stood for a while it will be ready for the cuttings. Take off only enough wood to be used up while fresh. Sprinkle the wood before making it up and keep the cuttings sprinkled from time to time until they are placed in the sand. For Bride, Bridesmaid and Golden Gate make a clean cut at the heel, as before mentioned. Trim the foli- age away from the base of the cut- tings high enough to give them a firm hold in the sand, from one to two inches, according to the length of the cutting. The foliage will need no trim- ming if one has an abundance of room, except removing the small buds from the flowering wood. Take a strip long enough to reach across the bench on the inside. This can be made three inches wide and one-half to three-fourths of an inch thick and used for marking off the rows. With an old table knife make a clean cut in the sand not quite as deep as you wish to place the cuttings. Allow for them to be shoved just a lit- tle below the depth of the cut and they will be held more firmly. Place the tallest cuttings at the back of the bench. Do not allow the foliage from one row to overlap the next one, par- ticularly with American Beauty. They should have lots of room and in put- ting them in the sand slant the cut- tings a trifle, or just enough to keep the foliage from lying in the sand. Press the cuttings the full length of the row with the finger tips, pressing downward. This should be done only on the side you are working from. Water from time to time as you are putting in the cuttings so as to keep them fresh. Sprinkle over the top with a fine rose on the can. On all bright days keep the sand quite moist until root action takes place. A bar- rel of water kept in the propagating house for watering the cuttings is a great help, as the chill is then taken ofE the water. This should not be overlooked. Cheese cloth can be used for shad- ing the cuttings arranged in such a manner that it can be removed on cloudy days or late in the afternoon on bright days. It can be strung on wires or fastened to light frames, the position of the cuttings, style of house, etc., suggesting the manner of shad- ing. Dairy thermometers will be found useful in taking the temperature of the sand. The cuttings will begin to make roots in from fifteen to eighteen days and should be potted off when the roots have attained a length of about one-half Inch. Potting and the care of the young plants will be mentioned in another Issue. B. AGRICULTURE AND EUROPEAN BUILDINGS, LEWIS AND CLARK EXPOSITION. Best Outdoor Varieties. Ed. Am. Floeist: — We wish to plant several hundred roses in the field for summer blooming. The temperature never goes below 22° below zero and seldom below 14° in winter. What vari- eties are best for this work, also what climbing rose would do well in gravelly soil to cover road fence for show pur- poses? COLOEADO. In early spring plant good sized red and white Maman Cochet, President Carnot and Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Crimson Rambler and Eosa Wichuraiana should answer for covering the road fence. igo5. The American Florist. ^.^ Poinsettias. There are now several distinct varie- ties of Euphorbia pulcherrima (as now- designated). For market purposes the old name seems likely to remain with us, says a correspondent of the Horti- cultural Advertiser, published in Eng- land. In regard to varieties, some years ago the early variety, which is not of quite such an intense scarlet, was known as Kermesina, the bracts of provided the weather is not too severe, there is always a very large demand for them at Christmas time. When used for cut bloom they will be found to last much longer if the ends are dipped in hot water as soon as cut off from the plants. Double Primulas. I often wonder why the double prim- ula is not grown more extensively. I TRAIL AND ESPLANADE AT THE LEWIS AND CLARK EXPOSITION. which have a level surface and a more regular margin than the true type. A good many seedlings have been raised at different times, and a few of them have been given distinctive names. Major is one name applied to the early variety, which seems to closely resem- ble Kermesina. One great recommenda- tion for this is that it is hardier than the others. I noticed this in the mar- ket, these standing up well while in the ordinary form of pulcherrima the bracts were all drooping down. Of course, the temperature they are grown in makes a considerable difference and it does not seem necessary to give so much heat for the early variety, in fact it is much easier to grow it well. There is no doubt that poinsettias are often given too much heat. They may be grown in a pit or house without any artificial heat during the summer, but to finish them off well they must be given warmth before the nights get too cold in the autumn. Left in a cold position they may remain for a long time without appearing to suffer, yet the leaves will fall off soon after they are given a little warmth. It is better to give heat early and then reduce the temperature a little after the bracts are well developed. The variety pulcher- rima plenissima is the most difficult of all to grow, yet it is worth looking after, for the additional bracts from the center add much to its value, and it also comes in later than any others. The white variety does not sell quite so readily, yet it is sometimes wanted, and I have known it make better prices than the scarlet, when well finished. There is, perhaps, a little uncertainty in the demand for poinsettias in the market, yet when well done they will .generally command good prices. And, do not know of any flowering plant that is so satisfactory as the double primula for greenhouse decoration or for window decoration in florists' stores, if properly handled. It makes a good companion plant for Gloire de Lorraine begonia. Some thirty years ago it was grown extensively by flor- ists as a pot plant and brought a good price at Christmas. The flowers were also used for floral designs and they were found useful when other white flowers were scarce. The double primula is propagated from cuttings, or by divisions of the plant, with some roots attached to each. About March 1 prepare some chopped moss, mixed with sand, and place on top of soil around stem, close to the lower leaves. Keep the moss moist and when it is well fllled with roots divide the plants by cutting the ball of earth Into three or four parts, according to the number of well rooted divisions. The pieces that are not rooted can be potted in 2V^-inch pots in light sandy soil. Keep close and shaded until well rooted, then remove to cool end of greenhouse, giving them more air, light shade, and a place on shelf or raised benches near the glass. Repot when the pots are well filled with roots, using unsifted soil in a mixture of two parts sandy loam, one part decayed cow manure, one part half decayed leaf soil, one part sand, and some charcoal. Give the plants a good watering through a fine rose to settle the soil. Apply water under the leaves, as, if watered overhead the plants will damp off; never water unless the plants are really dry. If the soil is kept too wet it will become sour and the roots will rot. Remove the plants to open frames In summer. Shade from hot sun, using canvas flxed on frame and raised about three feet above the plants. Remove the shading at night and in cloudy weather. Remove to cool house early in September, shade lightly and keep near the glass. Robeet Shore. Cultivation, of Trailing Arbutus. It is said that the trailing arbutus, which ordinarily is a most difficult plant to establish in the garden, may be readily transplanted if one will select the small seedlings and remove them with plenty of earth. It is practically impossible, according to the American Botanist, to transplant large clumps. The plants may also be raised from seed; but owing to the fact that this species is practically dioecious with per- fect stamens and pistils on separate plants, there are many blossoms that cannot set seed. It is said that the sex of the blossom is often indicated by the color, the pale blossoms being stam- inate and those of deeper color pistil- late. GLIMPSE OF NATURAL PARK, LEWl§ AND CLARK EXPOSITION. 68 The American Florist. Feb. 4, THE CARNATION. Robert Ckaig states that in his judg- ment Variegated Lawson will outbloom Mrs. M. A. Patten two to one. Dick Witterstaetteb 's Aristocrat was always the center of an admiring group at last week's exhibition. His other seedlings were not overlooked. Feed Burki was omitted from our report of the exhibition of the Amer- ican Carnation Society. It made a good showing among the numerous new can- didates for honors. C. C. PoLLWORTH sends a copy of the Milwaukee Sentinel of January 29 showing a colored page of carnations with portrait of the late President ■ McKinley. The same paper devotes another half page of the same issue to the Carnation League of America and Mr. Pollworth assures us that this was of great value to the trade of his ter- ritory. Notes on New Varieties. MRS. W. L. LEWIS. A new white which will be dissem- minated in 1906 by the Lewis Conserva- tories, Marlboro, Mass. This seedling is in its fourth year and bids fair to be a good commercial variety. It is a continuous bloomer and is remark- ably free. The accompanying illustra- tions are reproduced from photographs taken about January 1. The following are some points of the new variety: Pedigree, Mary Wood x Flora Hill; color, pure snow white; fragrance, very strong of clove, and very pleasing; size, large, averaging 3 to 3% inches, and has a good, stiff stem 18 to 20 inches in length; flower, full, stiff petaled, well fringed and symmetrical, with a high center; habit, strong and prolific; grass, medium width; ealjrx, long, strong, and a burst calyx is something that has never been seen since its origin; a fine keeper and excellent ship- per; constitution, vigorous and free from disease. MART ALBERT. Among the meritorius new whites is the new white seedling carnation, Mary Albert, which will be introduced by Davis Brothers Company, Bloomsburg, Pa. This seedling is three years old and has been thoroughly tested and found to be satisfactory in every way. The blooms are large, measuring from 3 to 3% inches, fragrant, beautifully fringed, of purest white, and do not burst. The stems are from 30 to 36 inches long, stiflE and wiry. No sur- plus grass is produced, and yet is a very robust grower. Blooms early and continuously throughout the season, and is an excellent keeper and shipper. Parentage, G. H. Crane x Flora Hill. SENATOR CRANE. Senator Crane was originated by Edward Dolby, gardener to Zenas Crane, Dalton, Mass. The flowers are a pleasing light pink shade, with strong fragrance, making it, with its other good qualities, a variety of sterling merit. It is in its third year, and the stock will be worked up and disseminated by Robert C. Pye, Nyack, N. T. KINGSTON PET. A sport from Enchantress introduced by Valentine Burgevin's Sons, Kings- ton, N. T. Color, a clear, glistening pink; habit, as strong as its parent, very free flowering, never bursts the calyx; size of flower, 3i/^ and 4 inches. A good keeper. WITTERSTAETTER'S CARNATION ARISTOCRAT.— No. IV— 1021 B. (See page 1047, issue of January 21.) Carnation Fred Burki at Home. The new white carnation, Fred Burki, introduced by John Murchie, Sharon, Pa., is a variety that appealed to your writer more than anything in the commercial class for some time. The originator claims many good points for this variety, but if you could see it at home you would agree that it has even more points than are claimed. To begin with, the cuttings are numerous and root very easily. After rooted the plants grow very rap- idly and by keeping them properly topped you can have as bushy and healthy looking plants as you could desire. When benched the plants go right ahead, losing no time in making buds, and a very good crop can be looked for in November. Owing to the heavy demand for blooms your writer did not have the pleasure of seeing a full open flower. However, a good many seen would average easily a good deal over three inches. The bloom is a very neat substantial one, having the appearance of being able to stand a great deal of rough handling. Judging from the stem that carries the blooms Mr. Murchie must have a wire works connected witih his estab- lishment. A very promising red carnation was also seen at this establishment. It was a mammoth bloom, having a great calyx, color, and the stem had the appearance of having some of the same wire drawn through it that Is making Fred Burki stand up. Consid- ering the free growth with the many other good points I can predict for it a record not often made. F. L. S. Carnation Fiancee Cuttings. To THE Trade: — We beg to inform all florists who have orders placed for igo5. The American Florist. 69 J. A. Valentine. 1081 No. B 1. THREE OF WITTERSTAETTER'S NEW CARNATIONS. Afterglow. caTna.tion Fiancee that we have been somewhat disappointed in its refusing to produce enough cuttings for Jan- uary deliveries owing to its superb habit of producing long flowering stems only. These stems have been pinched back from 30,000 plants and there is now an abundance of excellent cuttings coming along. We are putting in the sand large batches every week and expect by the latter end of March that all orders now on our books will have been filled. There is an average of twenty cuttings to the plant now in sight, making a total of 600,000 available cuttings for spring deliveries. Fiancee has no disease of any kind; it makes fine, strong plants by fall, even from May struck cuttings, in fact, it is the strongest grower of any car- nation. We further wish to state that we intend everyone shall be satisfied with the quality of cuttings received; would rather be the loser ourselves than other- wise. Those who visited our greenhouses after the convention can vouch for the reliability of this statement in the whole, and especially for quality and quantity of cuttings obtainable. We ask everyone to be patient, and in the end there will be no kick coming to anyone. Chicago Carnation Co., Jas. Hartshorne, Mgr. Variegated Lawson. Ed. Am. Florist: — In looking over your paper I note that the F. R. Pierson Company of Tarrytown-on-the-Hudson, N. Y., has purchased of W. B. Arnold the entire stock of Variegated Lawson. I would say that the same firm has not the entire stock, for I have been mak- ing up a stock of the same for the past year, and now have a nice lot. It is a true spirt of Lawson, and with the color of Bradt, with all the quality of Lawson as to health and vigor. It is a grand flower and nothing in the mar- ket at present to beat it. It will give the largest percentage of perfect blooms of any large variegated carnation yet introduced. Wilmington, Del. H. P. Potter. Cliicago View of California Carnations. Eedondo, thirty minutes by trolley from Los Angeles, is one of the inter- esting seaport towns of southern Cali- fornia. A commodious hotel, one of the best on the coast, steam heated, comfortable both summer and winter, crowns a commanding eminence over- looking the sea. From its windows may be seen the island of Catalina, some thirty miles off, while "Old Baldy," snow covered and splendid, cuts the clear air back of the foothills. Like Rome, this little resort is set on its seven hills, and at this time of year they are gloriously green. The sloping sides of the park are covered with a luxuriant growth of trees and shrubs, resembling midsummer now, when our eastern parks axe so bare and bleak. Under the eflScient management and ownership of John S. Woolacott, lately of Chicago, the Redondo hotel is fast becoming a favorite resort. On the bluffs back of the hotel are the famous gardens of the Redondo Carnation Company, twenty-five acres of wonderful color and growth. With the soil from three to six feet in depth, the entire tract irrigated, a rich sandy loam, it is small wonder that success has been easily achieved from the start. The plants bloom all year, with only 9,000 plants under glass, hence the name gardens is very appropriate. At one time, during the visit of President McKinley to the coast, 120,000 blooms were cut one day in April. The whole- sale price is $1 per 100, and they are now selling at from 25 cents to 35 cents per dozen. The plants are allowed to remain undisturbed in the field for two years. Propagation is carried on outdoors every month in the year. The annual output of 300,000 is mostly made from November to April. Eastern varieties make very fine stems, but when grown outdoors the calyx invariably bursts; when grown under glass, they are quite as satisfac- tory as in the east. From 6,000 to 7,000 carnations are now being shipped daily. At present there are about 5,000 seed- lings, and at the end of eighteen months the company may discover that they have something new in coloring to propagate. The varieties now most pop- ular and of their own production are: Los Angeles, a clear, good white; Cor- bet, salmon pink; Amna, wine color, and Russell, a brilliant velvet cardinal. The stock of this latter is owned by the Redondo company, but not as yet in sufiicient quantities, though they con- sider it has a great future. Redondo has other and varied inter- ests, 80,000,000 feet of lumber from the forests of Oregon and Washington, and 300,000 barrels of oil alone bringing good revenue to its shipping. I picked up many broken and some perfect Indian relies in the carnation gardens. Some very valuable finds are shown at the hotel and many believe the field practically unexplored at Redondo. Wm. a. Peterson. CaUfomia Carnation Cuttings. Ed. Am. Florist: — I would like to know what success eastern carnation growers have had with California cut- tings. I received several thousand and with the best attention could not make them grow. Cuttings of my own put in the same sand and same temperature all rooted. Is it the long distance or being packed so long that takes the vitality out of them? C. W. Crouch. *-•-« Florence, Ala. — William Zimmer- man who recently located here, has bought property for the purpose of erecting greenhouses, a much needed enterprise. 70 The American Florist. Feb. WITH THE GROWERS Walker & McLean, Yovuigstown, O. On a recent visit to this well estab- lished place, a great deal of pleasure was afforded in going through the various houses. In carnations, Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, Mrs. E. A. Nelson, Enchantress and several others impressed one mostly. Mrs. Lawson is Carnatioa Senator Crane.— See page the leading pink and Mr. Walker con- templates putting two big houses to this alone. A house of calla lilies which could not be beat was a sight which I could hardly walk away from. It was certainly a treat. A house of palms and other decorative stock was a pleas- ing sight, containing many fine speci- mens. A lot of Mystery violets showed the capacity of this well colored vari- ety. In the propagating department were ma,ny thousands of carnation cut- tings, in fine, healthy condition. At the store on West Federal street, a large addition was noticed, making the store about twice the size it formerly was. They have long been crowded for room and this will fill a long felt want. Mr. McLean is kept busy at this end. r. L. S. Frank McMahon, Seabright, N. J. Frank McMahon has just finished an addition of three new houses, 20x125 ' feet each, even span. The whole range now includes over 100,000 square feet. Bride and Bridesmaid roses are mostly grown. Mr. McMahon is a pioneer rose grower, and his ability can be esti- mated by the quality and quantity of the roses he is cutting. He is doing a large retail business, and besides ships about 1,800 roses daily to New York citv. Three houses are planted to car- nations. About 60,000 geraniums and 45,000 coleus plants are grown annually for spring bedding, and sometimes he could use many more. All the roses are grown on solid benches and omly grafted stock used. The best result is reached during the second year, but he has some houses with three and four-year-old plants with hardly any marked difference from the two-year-old. The republicans recently wanted Mr. McMahon to run for sheriff, but he did not accept the nomination on account of his business, as he has another large range at Little Silver. B. Do It Now. As soon as begonia seed is well up, give the young plants light and air by degrees until they will stand the full sun. A shelf near the glass is an ideal place for these, as well as many other seedlings. They do not thrive in a close, moist atmosphere; 60° at night is warm enough. If you find a begonia plant among your Vernons or other semperflorens that shows superior merit, set it aside and save the seed therefrom, thus build- ing up on a solid foundation an improved strain. Just as good plants may be raised from cuttings of semperflorens types of begonia as from seed, and, of course, quicker, if care is exercised in taking the cuttings with one or more growth eyes at the base of the cutting. If the cutting is made with a flower stem at its base, the resulting plant will be of little or no value. This also applies to some other begonias, including Gloire de Lorraine. Don't defer too long the securing of a stock of the new dwarf Crimson Kambler rose. It may be grown so that it will easily be in bloom for Christ- mas, and pot-grown roses in full bloom at that festive season would be a nov- elty finding ready sale. Five plants grown here were entirely stripped of all flowers and buds October 27 and were in full bloom again the first week in December, and have remained so ever since. Croton cuttings that were put in the sand the first week in January, if in a night temperature of 75°, are now rooted and ready to pot. They should be potted without delay and given the same temperature in which they were rooted. Crotons resent neglect more than most other plants. E. L. Florists' Wagon Express a Success. The night wagon express between Chatham and New York has just com- pleted its second year of constant ser- vice. In warm arid cold weather, by moonlight and through fogs, in dark nights and stormy ones this wagon never fails every evening to visit the various greenhouses about Chatham, distributing the empties and collecting the past day's crop of flowers. During the wee small hours of any and every night, Saturdays excepted, the wagon, with its fragrant load, is traversing the lonely highways and streets of Newark and Jersey City. Each morning it arrives at seven o'clock at Chatham's first agency in Twenty-sixth street, New York. Even the storms of the past winter have not delayed it; its delivery is always prompt and the goods never touched by frost. There have been times when passing Wyoming at about 3 a. m., the horses encounter untrodden snow all through the Oranges, and they are the ones that have to make the first tracks for a number of miles. During the recent big snow storms, think what this has meant. Even this ordeal has not broken their record of an always- prompt delivery. By this method the grower saves himself the cost of taking his goods to the station. At his very door he is relieved of them and has the satis- faction of seeing them at once shel- tered from the cold, and they are kept so sheltered right up to their destina- tion in New York. By an intelligent use of a smaller or larger number of lighted lanterns, these perishable goods are kept just cool enough but never allowed to get frostbitten. There are, of course, relays of horses, and the men who assemble the consignments from Madison and other neighborhoods are relieved at Summit by other men who accompany the loads across the flats. In these days of railroads this transportation by wagons may seem primitive, but railroads never visit one's warehouse nor carry goods with- out change over ferries or up city streets. This is a case where re-adopt- ing old ways has proved to be a pro- gress.— Chatham Press. ' New Haven, Conn. — Charles Munro is still confined to his bed. He slipped on the floor of his store during Christ- mas week and injured his side, necessi- tating an operation. i 5^% ^^^^ PPPl^Hi i ^ ^^^^j^^ ^^^^hI 1 (^S^ iBilPtnirW"9II^^B ' ftll'Wiaai mhI^Ih H|||||MM^H I -*ijMH[ ^^HUH mI^H^^^I y S^ -"^^^^^^l ^^^^BHHnp - ^-'' 4#-.'< ,'.j^nPr!^j^^^^^^^^^| ^^K""!^^^' ' ^^m ^j^^^l HOUSE OF CARNATION MIKADO, AT PATTEN & CO.'S, TEWKSBURY, MASS. igo5. The American Florist. 71 CARNATION MRS. W. L. LEWIS. MARKET GARDENS. Prices of Indoor Vegetables. The prices of indoor vegetables at leading points January 28 were as fol- lows: New York, cucumbers, No. 1, $1.50 to $2.25 per dozen; No. 2, $2.50 to $3.50 per case; lettuce, 30 cents to 35 cents per dozen; mushrooms, 40 to 50 cents per pound; radishes, $2.50 to $3.50 per hundred; tomatoes, 25 cents to 30 cents per pound; rhubarb, prime, 50 cents to 75 cents per dozen bunches. Minneapolis, cucumbers, $2.50 per dozen. Cleveland, mushrooms, 40 cents to 50 cents per pound. Cincinnati, cucumbers, $1.50 to $2 per dozen. Detroit, cucumbers, $1.60 per dozen; let- tuce, 9 cents to 10 cents per pound. Buffalo, tomatoes, 20 cents to 25 cents per pound. St. Louis, cucumbers, $2l per dozen. Chicago, mushrooms, 15| cents to 25 cents per pound. Kansas City, mushrooms, 40 cents to 50 cents per pound. Denver, cucumbers, $2.50 to $3 per dozen. Pittsburg, cucumbers, $1.50 to $1.75 per dozen. Sterilized Vegetables. Some New York capitalists and a Pittsfield, Mass., man, says the Spring- field Republican, are experimenting in sterilizing vegetables for market. The discovery was made lately that hot-air sterilization will preserve vegetables indefinitely without injuring their structural parts. Corn, peas, string beans, lima beans and other garden produce treated by the new process will take on a withered form much like cured hay, but when put in cold water will resume their shape and retain their former brittleness and garden flavor. Cabbage, potatoes, turnips, beets, celery and other produce, granulated, treated by sterilization, have the same fresh- ness and taste as when gathered in gar- dens by their reproduction in water after months of preservation after sterilization. The men interested in this discovery say that sterilization of vegetables reduces their bulk, makes the charges for handling and transpor- tation but a small item, and that the value of the discovery lies in being able to serve fresh vegetables at places a long distance from truck farms and gardens and at any time of the year. Forcing Beans. Ed. Am. Florist: — Please give me some instructions on growing beans under glass. Should they be planted in the ground or in benches? What temperature is needed and what is the best variety? e. E. The chief requisites in growingbeans are a temperature similar to that of a cucumber or tomato house 60° to 65° by night, with a rise of 10° or 15° by day, a good soil enriched with cow manure and a light position in the greenhouse. They may be grown on ordinary benches with four or five inches of soil, sown directly in the soil, or previously sown in 3-inch pots and transplanted. We have found it convenient to sow in rows about eight inches apart, the short way of the bench. They are then more easily staked and more convenient for pick- ing. When once growing they must never suffer for want of water and a syringing on fine days will keep the red spider — the bean's principal enemy — in check. When the beans are in flower syringing should be omitted and manure water applied. Beans may also be grown in pots. Sow a few seeds in 3-inch pots and transfer when strong enough to S-inch pots, using about three small pots of the seedlings to each large pot Stake with fine brush. Bottom heat should always be provided, and avoid watering with very cold water. Usu- ally in six weeks a crop will mature, and in the meantime provision should have been made to replenish the beds, so that no time is wasted. The best variety is Sion House, with Triumph of the Frames second choice where little room is available. Emperor William produces pods too large ahd the plant has too much vine towards spring. Early Valentine and Wardwell's Wax will well repay the few days more it takes for them to mature. Francis Canning. Upton, Mass. — H. O. Harrington last week injured his hip badly by falling on the ice. VASE OF CARNATION GOVERNOR WOLCOTT AT THE CHICAGO SHOW.— Jan. 85-26, 1905. (Exhibited by the J. D. Thompaou Carnation Co.. Joliet, 111.) 72 The American Florist. Feb. 4, Ladies of the Trade. MES. CHARLES EICKHOLT. The subject of our illustration is one of the numerous ladies who are suc- cessful in the trade in the south. Mrs. Charles Eickholt is a native of Ger- Prof. G. F. Atkinson, of Cornell University. (Author of "Carnation Diseases," reprinted in our issue of January 28.) many and practically commenced her business career in this country in 1891 in Galveston, Tex. The cultivation of flowers and plants was at first a mere fad with her, but after a time it devel- oped into a good business and has now become quite extensive. In 1899 she bought a place on Avenue M, near Tremont street. Here she had built, according to her own plans, a comfort- able residence and in the summer of 1900 she added a palm house. It now became impossible for her to attend to all the work and for the first time she engaged assistance. Soon after, in September of the same year, Mrs. Eickholt lost heavily in the Galveston Btorm. Immediately after, however, she went to work rebuilding her green- houses and with what little she pos- sessed opened a store in town. Mrs. Eickholt carried on the store with the assistance of her two sons. Two years ago her health failed and she spent the entire twelve months of 1904 in Ger- many, where she officiated as judge at the Dusseldorf exhibition. On her return she was still unable to attend to work and has now retired in favor of her oldest son, William, who will continue the business. THE RETAIL TRADE AuBTTKN, Me.; — George M. Eoak is confined to the house by illness. Perry, Ia. — The greenhouse and resi- dence of Joseph Perry was destroyed by fire January 20. The loss is partly covered by insurance. New Haven, Conn. — Suggestions of economy in flower bills were only heeded by a few Yale men who had ' ' prom ' ' guests January 24. Approximately $10,000 was spent on flowers for the "1905 prom girl" by juniors and sen- iors who were asked to omit flowers this year because such gifts were thought a "needless expenditure." Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, falls on March 8. For Irish weddings around St. Patrick's day try bridal bouquets, etc., of shamrock and Uly of the valley. Iselin Diiuier Decorations. At the dinner at Sherry's given by Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin, January 25, the decorations, though simple, were well devised and carried out. White, pink and silver was the combination color scheme. The dinner was served at round tables each seating eight persons. A large piece of silver occupied the centre of each table, filled with pink roses and white lilacs, both long in stem. Silver bowls of different sizes were also brought into service with the same filling. Glass epergnes filled with pink and white roses were in front of each plate. Asparagus and smilax were used on the tables. Notwithstanding the adopted color scheme violets were introduced. Showers of- them were seen in silver finger bowls, and Mrs. Chas. Eickholt. the boutonnieres for the male diners were alternately violets or white camellias. The Show Window. The fiorist's window, if given the proper care and attention, will always prove to be of great interest to every- body— a relief to the passing throng of people, who tire of the endless displays of other Unes of business. The average florist 's window is too often neglected. One florist says: "I would take an interest in keeping my window attract- ive if I were in another location and had a better class of trade." There is the mistake. No matter what the location is, or what class of cus- tomers he caters to, it pays to be neat and artistic, in fact it is absolutely necessary; and right there in the deco- rating of the window lies the most profitable way of showing your artistic ability. Furthermore, as a medium of advertising there is none better. In the making of an effective display it must be borne in mind that minor detail is the most important point to be considered. The selection of the best to be had in the way of flowers and vases, and careful scrutiny in the matter of their cleanliness, all tend toward gaining an effect we would call pleasing. And do not forget the fact that the simple forms of arrangement are more often the beautiful ones. Try and avoid that stiffness and formality which often spoil the effect of what would otherwise be pleasing. Vary each day your scheme of decoration and thus avoid similarity. Where you would have the fitness and beauty of the arrangement a prominent feature, it is absolutely necessary to watch the little things. M. E. C. New York Decorations. At the Schoonmaker-Eaton wedding in the Collegiate church, January 18, the decorations were on a large scale. The chancel was banked with palms, many of them the tallest obtainable. The pulpit was covered with bougain- villea and asparagus. The balconies were overhung with wild smilax, set off with garlands of pink roses, with clusters of the same flowers at intersecting points. The aisle posts were decorated with Japanese lilies and white ribbon, and there was a bank of these lilies at the end of each pew. Half way down the aisle was a swinging gate composed of lily of the valley and jessamine. The gate divided the church into two sections, one for relatives and the other for guests. The bride's bouquet was of lily of the valley and white orchids. The maid of honor carried a bouquet of Enchantress carnations, lily of the valley, and Adiantum Farleyense. Two matrons of honor carried bou- quets of Prosperity carnations and Adiantum Farleyense. The brides- maids' bouquets were similar except- ing that the carnations were Enchan- tress. Two little flower girls carried small ribbon baskets of lily of the valley and jessamine. M. A. Patten. (Prominent Tewksbury, Mass.. c;irnation man.) igos. The American Florist. 73 DELIVERY CARDS, TAGS AND ENVELOPE NEEDED IN MODERN FLORISTS' BUSINESS. (Considerably reduced in reproduction.)' At the Thornton-Roe wedding at the bride's home, 150 West Firty-ninth street, the large room in which the ceremony was performed was hand- somely decorated. The walls were cov- ered with wild smilax relieved with pink roses. Streamers of Asparagus plumosus and pink roses almost com- pletely hid the ceiling. Twelve aisle posts were used, covered with white ribbon and Japanese lilies. In an unused corner of the room was a huge jar of lilac and pink roses. The rear of the room was banked with palms and pink roses. In other rooms palms and plants with cut flowers liberally distributed formed the decorations. San Francisco Press Club Decorations. By way of introduction it may be said that when the year 1903 was in its fifth month President Eoosevelt visited San Francisco and in the large jinks room of the city's press club, after delivering a catchy speech to the crowded audience of newspapermen, he accepted the offer of a black crayon pencil and in a bold Innd, over hia sig- nature, wrote on a lieavy white card- board double the size of a page of the New York Tribune, this sentiment: "Good luck to the San Francisco press club." One night last week a rare occasion was on at the press club, and the president's cardboard sentiment, a wall adornment conspicuously placed in the jinks room, was picturesquely decor- ated with California blooms and fruit that even in California are rare for early January, namely, sweet peas, wild iris, buttercups and poppies. The floral design was a colossal fern and moss horseshoe that overhung the cardboard inscription, its further embellishment, additional to the flowers named being an artistic arrangement of American Beauty and Liberty roses and Prosper- ity carnations and a liberal supply of floral beauties in crimson, represented by the famous Roosevelt carnation, grown at Loomis, Cal., by the Loomis Floral Company; also, as a substitute for the state's holly berries, the "good luck" design embraced in its make-up branchlets of fully matured and per- fectly formed red ripe cherries and Black Tartarian, and clusters of ripe currants, all matured and ripened in open air gardens in Alameda county on the east side of San Francisco bay. The occasion of this floral display at the press club was an all night talk on the experiences of newspaper reporters, the guest of the night and principal talker being a visitor from New York, Jacob A. Riis, the well-known news- paper man. MONNETTE. New York. THE MARKET. The market has recovered from the effects of the blizzard of last week in th.it all irregularities of supply have been balanced, and shipments are com- ing in on time and in good shape. Demand continues to be away off in comparison with what it should be at this time of year, yet is sufficient to give a little zest to business and admit of a fairly good cleaning up every day. Incoming shipments are not heavy by any means, and the conditions as they exist on both sides serve to keep prices fairly firm. Eoses clean up wonderfully well, in all grades. American Beauty have reached the 75 cent mark, and Lib- erty specials with long stems have taken on strength at 50 cents. Carnations are not quite so strong as last week, as far as price is concerned, and six cents is about top for anything in the ordinary run of fancies. The quality of the ear- nation stock is pretty good, and while shipments are heavy they appear to move well. Bulbous stock increases in abundance every week. Some large shipments of freesia arrived on Tues- day, and good stock was freely sold at eight bunches for a dollar. Narcissus, Paper White and ordinary yellow moves well at $1 to $2, Golden Spur, $2 to $4. Mignonette drags at $2 to $4. Violets are in a rut, and both demand and price continue as last reported. CLUB NOTES. It is pretty well assured that the attendance at the annual banquet on Saturdaj' evening next will exceed fifty. Chairman Sheridan of the ban- quet committee is doing a good deal of hustling, and seems determined that this shall be the minimum. The outing committee of the club held its first meet- ing a few days ago, and completed its organization. Its officers are Wm. J. Elliott, chairman; Chas. Sehenk, treas- urer; and J. A. Shaw, secretary. Abe Barnbaum, of 1106 Park avenue, has sold his stock and fixtures to J. Davill, who will open a store at One hundred and sixty-ninth street and Boston road. The American Florist. Feb. A greenhouse costing $12,000 will be built this spring in the Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, near the corner of Bronx and Pelham avenues. A. Maltz has taken new quarters on the first floor of the Coogan building. Chicago. ROSES SCARCE — MAEKET STEADY. The market has shown a slight improvement over the conditions of last week, in point of demand and prices, but stock is shortening perceptibly and the American Beauty rose situation, es- pecially, is growing brighter day by day. The scarcity of this line has boosted prices several notches, but high prices do not grow stock and commission men and growers alike are lamenting the shortage. Teas are keeping up well and there appear to be enough for all pur- poses. The quality of the roses being cut was never better at this season of the year. The shortage in carnations is confined to the white varieties which have been scarce. Good white stock brought as high as five cents during the early part of the week. Colored carna- tions are generally plentiful and are quoted from $2 to $4 per 100. Whites may be regarded as being among the "fancies" this week. The violet supply is increasing, especially singles, and prices remain firm. Bulbous stock has not that glutty appearance characteriz- ing that line for the last three weeks, and Koman hyacinths and Paper White narcissi are rather scarce. McKinley day sales were disappointing and retailers report a general apathy on that day. Ferns have taken an upward turn in price and are quoted for the best stock, at $3 per 1000. Shipping trade continues steady, but nothing phenome- nal. NOTES OF THE TRADE. The special park commission of the city council has recommended in its annual report, eighty-four new parks, with a total acreage of 37,061. Accord- ing to the report, the average of popu- lation to every acre of park ground is 617, instead of 100 persons, as it should be, although there has been a great improvement since 1900, when the special park commission was formed. The botany students at the University of Chicago, conducted by Prof. H. C. Cowles of the botany department, will make a trip through Europe, including Scotland and Ireland, this spring, in search of rare plants. — Chicago Eecord- Herald, Jan. 28, 1905. George Peipgras, of J .B. Deamud's met with an injury Sunday which will incapacitate him for some time. While boarding a moving Cottage Grove avenue cable car he slipped on the ice and was thrown on his head. His face was badly lacerated. N. Weiland, formerly with Weiland & Bisch, has embarked in the green- house business on his own account and will grow carnations exclusively at his range in Evanston. The entire cut will be handled by Weiland & Risch. Charles McKellar reports an unusu- ally heavy demand for orchids. A num- ber of large funerals the past week called for large orders and Saturday there was not an orchid to be found unsold. Notwithstanding th© general shortage of American Beauty roses, Peter Rein- berg is cutting heavily, and on Satur- day he filled another order calling for 1,000 medium and long stemmed blooms. A. Dietsch Company has erected another large building at the offices and yards on Sheffield avenue, to accommo- date increasing business. S. S. "Skidelsky, who was confined to his:hotel with the grip after the conven- tion last week started on his travels again January 31. There is no race suicide to Billy Kid- well 's make-up. The latest addition to his family a girl, is the seventh. Weiland & Risch are showing not only quality in their Bride and Brides- maid roses, but also quantity. George Eeinbeig has been cutting good Bridesmaid and Bride roses, with extra heavy stems. The Grand Rapids Florists' Associa- tion reports a steadily increasing busi- ness. J. B. Deamud is receiving choice California violets in large quantities. E. F. Winterson Company has been receiving extra brand wild smilax. Mrs. Leonard Kill has been very ill for a week. Visitors this week were Alderman M. P. Dilger, of Waukegan, 111., and Thomas Salveson, of Petersburg, 111. Philadelphia. CARNATION CONVENTION VISITORS AT CHICAGO CARNATION COMPANY'S ESTABLISHMENT JANUARY 27. COLD WEATHER DEPRESSES BUSINESS. Last week with its wealth of snow and cold vrinds, that were handed out continually, early, late and all the time, had a very depressing effect on business, which was about as bad as it could be for the season. There was no great quantity of flowers and the few which were cut the growers had great difficulty in getting to town. The car- nation belt in Chester county was snowed in all week and it was Saturday before they could get their trains through the drifts. Shipments out of town were also much interfered with and the commission men had in some instances to wire their customers they could not ship. The gtocks in all lines now coming in are fine. American Beauty roses are back to their early fall standard and some of the specials, notably Burton's, are extra fine. The top price for these is $8 per dozen. Bridesmaid are a fine color but the percentage of weak stems is too large. There are some fair Golden Gate and enough Perle and Sunrise to get a man into trouble if he takes an order. Lib- erty is in good demand. Carnations are down a trifle, especially fancies. Enchantress is high at $5 and $6 is asked for Prosperity. Freesia moves lively. Adiantum is scarce; good spray asparagus is hard to get. NOTES OF THE TRADE. Harris has Golden Spur narcissi now by the ten thousand and can fill orders for almost any quantity. He has just filled an order for two dozen large lemon trees in flower for a wedding. At the Harris establishment they have the packing and handling of shipping orders down to a nicety. Over 400 cases were shipped at the Christmas holidays to all parts of the country and there was not a complaint from a sin- gle customer. In addition to a careful packing of each plant the express com- panies were requested and did notify their agents at destination of each par- ticular shipment to be on the lookout and see that the plants did not suffer from frost and that they were delivered at the earliest possible moment. This precaution worked wonders and Mr. Harris has on file dozens of letters from customers ejcpressing their great satis- faction with the speedy and safe arrival of their orders. Mark Mills, the foreman, said that it paid twice over and now that they have the system working successfully they do not see how it can fail. Robert Craig's affairs are fast shap- ing to his satisfaction. Nearly all the creditors have either signed to accept 50 per cent, for a cash settlement or take the amount of their claims in stock of his company to be formed. The curbstone carnation market of Thirteenth and Market streets has been broken up, the order having gone out from police headquarters that no fakirs are to be allowed street privileges. S. S. Pennock is back from the Chi- cago carnation meeting and expressed himself as much pleased with what he saw. The windows of the stores are now gay with azaleas, pots of daffodils, primulas and other blooming plants. ^ K. jgo5. The American Florist. If .00 Meteor B.OOrtjilO.OO Carnations 2.00® BOO Smilax 15.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.50® 3 00 Plumosus 25.00® 0.00 Ferns, fancy per 1000, 2 0D Adiantum l.or® 1.25 Violets, California 50® .75 " Double T."!® 1.00 Lily of the valley 3.0r® 4.00 Romans i.W.Ki 300 Callas 12 50fi 15.01) Paper White narcissus 3.00 Cleveland, Feb. 2. Roses, Beauty, per doz 1.00® 6.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 4.riffi)in.00 Meteor 4.00(r/)l000 Carnations SnOfe GOO Smilax 10.00J)i,|5.00 Asparagus, strings 2.^00(n.50 00 " Sprengeri 1.00(<« 2.00 Galax l.CO® 1.50 Common ferns 2 00 Violets, single 50® 1. 00 " double 1.25 Paper Whites 3.00® 4 00 Valley 8.0C® 4 00 FAWCV CUT FUOWEWS A SPECIAUTV. If you want Choice Cut Flowers at any time or all the time, send to CHARLES W. McKELLAR, 51 Wabash Avenue, OHIO^i^OO. Western Headquarters lor Choice f^Dr^UinC FANCY VALLEY, TULIPS and all BULBOUS STOCK, VR\^ni Va, VIOLETS beauties, tea roses, and CARNATIONS. Wild Smllan, Asparagus, Adiantum, Smilax, Fancy Forna always in ahundanoe. Also a complete line or all Florists' Supplies, Novaltles and Wire Work. LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE, CENTRAL 3698, AUTO. 8628. Fancy Carnations and Roses. PITTSBURG'S LARGEST ANO OLDEST WHOLESALERS, PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 504 LIBERTY AVE.. PITTSBURG. PA. i HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., i •^ "^^ Wholesale Cut Flowers • WIS. i 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, 1 Fiease mentton the A metican Florist whet writings Peter Weiland, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Room 18, 128 E. Third St., CINCINNATI, 0. Haadquaiiars lor American Beauties and all leading varieties el Roses and Carnations. All flowers sold at prevailing market prices. Orders received and filled at Greenhouses if desired, by addressing PETER WEILAND, New Castle, Ind. Please mention the American FloriU 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 Michigan Gut Flower Exchange, WM. DILGER, Mgr. Fancy and Dagger Ferns. All Cut Flowers in Season. PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Cut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. Extra Select J 500 30-incb stems 4.00 24-inoh stems 3.00 18-lnch stems 2.00 15-lnch stems l.liO )2-lncb stems 1.25 Short stems 7S@1.00 Per 100 LIBERTY 18.00 to 16.00 CHATKNAY 8.00 to 12.00 MAIDS AND BRIDES 6.00 to 10.00 PERLE e.OOto 8.00 UNCLE JOHN 6.00 to 12.00 SUNRISE 6 00 to 10.00 CARNATIONS 3.00 to 4.0O All flowers are perlecl ly fresh and properly packed. No charge lor P. & 0. on orders over $5.00. 38-40 Miami Ave., DETROIT, MlCn. Ptease mention the American monstwhenwrmng. igos. The American Florist. 81 j Johnny on the Spot. I |[Vf]| ^ handle your business and handle it quick — IILlII supply you with anything the market affords — at the right price and at the right I time. An extra fine supply of Beauties, Tea Roses and Carnations. Wild Smilax in quantity. Fancy Ferns, absolutely the best in the market. Asparagus, Adiantum, Smilax, and in fact everything in the Cut Flower line. J. B. DESNUD, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. . PHONES Central 3166. Automatic 9922. itmtumtuititiiiAiiiiiiuumtimiiaainiM E.C.AMLING THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., | 3 CHICAGO. ^ a L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. p Please nienlion (he Amencan Flat iit when writing. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WbolesaleDealersand/^ . Tl..^..- ,_— .» Growers of tut Mowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. D. WOOD BRANT, BUCCBBBOB TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. brower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Choice American Beauty Roses. Prices reasonable. Careful attention given shipping orders. 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholosals Growers of o»i.r. In Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35>37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove. 111. OIIIO.A.C;^0» GEO. REINBERG, •S;r« Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We will take care of your orders at reason- able prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Whol?5ale ffower/arKjIi Chicago, Feb. 3 Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 5 00@. 6 00 20 to 24 ■' S.OftTo 4.C0 15 to 18 " 2.0U@3 00 12 •• I 50 Liberty 8.00@I500 Chatenay 8 00@t2 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 600([)i|000 Meteor, Golden Gate 6 00@,10 00 Carnations 2 00(ai 8 00 fancy 4 DO® 5 00 Valley 2.00® 4 00 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 40 tn »0o " " sprays 2.00@6 00 " Sprengerl 8.00® 6.00 Leucothoe sprays .75 Galas Leaves, Bronze, per 1000 1.25 .15 Green, •' " 1.00 Adiantum 1.00 Fancy ferns.... per 1000 2.50® 3.00 Smilax 12.00@15.00 Callaa 1.26@ 1.60 per doz. Paper Whites 3 00® 3 50 Romans 3 00® 3 60 J. a BUDLONG Boses and Carnations A Specialty 37-39 Randolph Street.^HICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWER of CUT rLOWERS E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave. ....CHICAGO. A Daily Cut From 40 Growers We can and will fill your Cut Flower , wants to advantage. Plenty of BEAUTIES, MAIDS, BRIDES, etc. CARNATIONS, VIOLETS, etc. ALL GRADES. Shipping orders our Specialty. Write, tele- phone or telegraph. Long Distance Phone llii Main. Headquarters lor HARDY PERNS and WILD SMILAX. Most Complato LIns of FLORISTS* SUPPLIES IN THE WEST. CATALOGDE FREE. E. F. WINTERSON GO. Established 1894. 45-47-49 Wabath Avenue, CHICAGO. SINNER BROS. Wbo1es.-ile Growers A||Y CI AUfEDC andShippersof UUI iLUvlClld 68 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone- Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. Flower Growers' Market. 60 Wabath Ave., CHICAGO. Order your stock where It will be filled with care and dispatch. The most successful growers of cut flowers, are those who sell their own stock. Give us your standlnQ order. PERCY JONES, M»n«flT. Vaushan & Sperry, Wholesale Florists. 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. 82 The American Florist. Feb. 4> The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESaiE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. WIRE DESIGNS. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. WELCH BROS. All VariatiM FLOWERS In Saaaon. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinda. Lrong Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seeds These are the true variety. 75o per 100; 86 00 per 1000. Now is the time to buy KAISERIN and CARNOT, for early summer flowering, 2>i-inoh pots, 84.00 per 100; $J5.00 per 1000. BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, 21^4-inah pots, 84.00 per 100; 835.00 per 1000 W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. d THE I U.M.McGullough'sSonsGo.[ 1 WHOLESALE Wbol^ale floweryAarKjfe Boston, Feb. 2. Pittsburg Florists' Excliange, WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies. 228 Diamond St., PITTSBURG, PA. \ FLORISTS \ ^ AI.8O 8UCCB980B8 TO £ ^ THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. r culla 6.00® 800 Bride, Bridesmaid, 4 00@ 6.00 Send for weekly price list and prices on large orders.. Liberty 1.00@8.(0 Carnations 1 50® 2.00 Fancy 2.00® 3.00 Lily o( the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 8.00@12.00 Adlantum 1.00 Asparagus 35.00@50.00 Violets 85® .60 PHILiDELPBIA, Feb. 2. J. B. MURDOCH & GO. \ CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. t r Special attention given to Shipping Orders. = ^818 WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, 0' I WHOLESALE FLORISTS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 545 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. I 't " " extra 12.00@15 00 i>'lP"«''I''irM"l'"ir'i"iru-'i"irii"l''U'U"l''M''l''l'-ir*l"ir^«'i|r^ " Liberty 8.00@3.V00 Queen of Edgely, extra 40 00@60 00 firsts 15.00@25.00 " Beauty, extra 40 00@60 00 H.G.BERNING niCE BROTHERS, ■^ 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut flowers and Supplies. firsts 15.00@2500 Carnations 1.50@ 6.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 6.00 Wholesale Florist Asparagus 25.00@S0.0O Smilax 12.00@15.00 Wild Smilax ^'t^Jll^^^^tt " double 75® 1.00 Shippers of choice Cut Flowers and Greens of all J402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Gardenias 35® .60 Mignonette 3.00® B.OO Bdtpalo, Feb. 2. Roses, Beauty 10.00@60 00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor.. 2.00®ia.O0 Oarnatlona 2 00® 4.00 liinds. Try us. C. a. KUEHN, (Sine obfolute ^iot^tticnbigfcit ! §termtt $1.00 fiir mein Slbonnement. Wholesale Florist, Harrisii 15.00 e§ ift bie 5Pflid)t etneS Qeben prompt fitt ben „2lmerican glortft" gu begatjlcn, rteil biefer etne abfolute J'Jot^ttienbigteit fiir Lily of the valley 3.00® 5.00 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, NO. Asparagus, strings 40.00(3tf 0 00 Smilax la 00 jeben Slumenaiidjter ift. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. Violets 50® 1.25 ©arl aioegner, Alabama. R. C. HAYDEN, Sec?y and Treas WM. J. MUTH, Manager. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesale Commission Florists CHOICE BEAUTIES, MAIDS AND BRIDE ROSES, FANCY CARNATIONS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE FLOWERS. I5I6-I5I8 Sansom Street, Bell and Keystone Phones. Open 7:30 a. m. to 8 p. m. PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Only Florists' Paper. American Ploeist Co.: — I would like to take up the renewal of the Amebican Florist, which in previous years has been sent to my father, George A. Norton, Pittsfleld, Mass. Having gone abroad, he requests me to renew the subscription, as he claims the American Florist to be the only florists' paper. George A. Norton, Jb. WHOLESALE • FLORISTS. Bell .nd Keytone Phone.. 1220 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Please mention the American Florist when writing. SUCCESSFUL SELLERS %xt the •acccMf« CER, 81.50 and FANCY FERNS, AI quality, 81.50 per lUOO. Discount on larger orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN GALAX, ^1 00 per 1000. Laurel Festooning good and full, handmade 5o and 6c per yd. Green and Spliagnum Moss, $1.00 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss, 60o per bag; 5 bags. J2.00. Ivy Leaves, S4.00 per 1000. Sprengeri, 25c and 50c per bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, 50a per bunch or string. Leucothoe Sprays, {100 per 100: $7 50 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. All Kinds of 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. N.Lecakes&Co* 53 W. 28th St., New York. TeL No. 1214 Madison Square Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & 84th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. 6r»w Md BroBi» Bilix Ltavw. 75c per lOOQ. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX (Whsr* quality la First Consideration) Write, Wire or Phone the Introducers, Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen.Ala. New Crop Southern Wild Smilax now ready in limited quantities. GEORGE GOTSONAS & CO., *■ Wholesale and Retail " 'Dealers in atl kinds of EVERGREENS. Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax. Phone 1202 Mad. Sq. MAIn'sTORE, 45 W. 29th St, UCU/ VnRK BRANCH. 55 W. 28th SL, llUll 1 Un^• THE KERVAN COMPANY. WHOLESALE DEALERS. All Deooratlng Evergraena, Galax, Leucothoe, Mosses, Etc. 20 W. 27th Street, NEW YORK. Tblephonb 1519 Madison Se for stock plants, one- year field-grown, suitable for 4-inch pots, $5.00 per dozen; $35.00 per 100. Primula Veris Superba. An excellent plant for forcing for early spring that meets with ready sales, strong plants 75 cents per dozen; $6 00 per 100. HENRY A. DREER, (INCORPORATED) 714 Chestnvt St., Philadelphia. BOOKS rOR nORISTS. Tbe time ia coming along ^hen these are needed and opportunity at band for reading tbem. Every one of the following should be in your library. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Gkbbnhousb Construction (Taft) .—It tells the whole story about how to bnlld, and heat a greenhouse, be It large or ■mall, and that too In a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 118 Ulnstratlons. $1.60. Hbating and Ventilating Buildings (Carpenter) .—This book covers the entire •abject most fully. In the preparation of heating and ventilating plans, it will be toimd a most valuable guide. $4.00. Stbau Hbating for Buildings (Bald- win).—Contains valuable data and hints (or steam fitters and those who employ this method of heating. The 350 pages are fully illustrated. $2.50. Thb Horticulturists' Rulb-Book (L. H. Bailey). — Contains information valuable to all those engaged In any branch of hortictilture. Illnstrated. 313 pages. 75 cents. Practical Floriculturb (Peter Hen- derson).— A guide to the successful propa- gation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. $1.50. Thb Rose— Its ctiltlvation, varieties, etc. (H. B. Bllwanger). — A complete guide of the cultivation of the rose, together with the classification of all the leading varieties. $1.25. Ginsbng (Kalns).— 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 ore freely illustrated. 50 cents. Thb Principles op 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-datefruit grower can aflord to be vnthont. $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 reqtiirements of the important vegetables of the cab- bage tribe are given here vet^- fuUy The book also contains interesting chapters on seed raising, insect pests and fungus diseasescommonto these plants. SOcents. Landscape Gardening (Waugh) .—This is a very useful little book on the art of landscape gardening. It will be found exceptionaUy 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 ceats. Asparagus (Hexamer). — A practical treatise on the planting, cultivation, har- vesting and preserving of asparagus vrith 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. 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. Beauties, ROSES, CARNATIONS, LILIES AND Cut Flowers of All Kinds. Michigan Violets a Specialty Grand Rapids Florists' Ass'n. 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Landscape Gardening (Maynard).— The development of landscape art within the past few years compels the vrideawake florist to keep posted on this branch of the business. The many suggestions of this book will be found helpfiil every business day. It contains 338 pages, 165 illustrations. $1.50 The Goldfish (Mulertt).— A number of florists find goldfish an attractive and Eaying addition to their business. The est advice is ^ven in every department of the subject, including construction and care of the parlor aquarium, in this volume of 160 pages, handsomely illus- trated. $2.00. Hardy Manual (J. W. Johnson) —A new work, fully illustrated with plans, etc., on greenhouse heating and ventilat- ing, by a practical steam and hot water heating engineer of long experience. Re- plete with valuable information. 125 pages. $1.00. AMERICAN FLORIST Ca, a24 DMrbem StrMi, CHICftCO. ss The American Florist. Feb. 4, ipThe Seed Trade. ] AMIRICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Chas. N. Pago, Des Moines, la., Pres.; L. L. Mav, St. Paul, Minn., First Vice-Pres.; C. E. kendel, Cleveland, 0.,Sec'y and Treas. Twenty-third annual convention at Alex- andria Bay, N. Y., .June 20-33, 19l». =/ Onion Sets remain firm at about prices stated in our last issue. Jesse E. Nokthrup is at French Lick Springs, Ind., for a brief period. Visited Chicago: A. J. Brown, Grand Eapids, Mich.; Jesse E. Northrup, Minneapolis Minn. Oklahoma City. — W. O. Church is now owner of the stocli of the Walker Seed Company, incorporated. The large number of subscriptions to the Vilmorin monument from the United States is ample evidence that the splen- did work of the Vilmorin family is well appreciated in this country. Sears, Roebuck & Company, the extensive general catalogue trade house of Chicago, have secured the services of G. W. Weston, formerly on the floor at Vaughan's seed store, for their new seed department. Frederickton, O. — J. B. Agnew, of the well known California firm of seed growers was here recently, one of the objects of his visit being to establish a growing plant for the production of onion seed. Murray J. Agnew, of this city, will take charge of the new seed farm. Washington, D. C. — It is reported that the Brown Bag Filling Machine Company has asked for an injunction against the machine operated in the Department of Agriculture by James L. Drohen who has the contract for put- ting up the packets for the government this year. Secretary of the Treasury Shaw has sent a message to both houses of congress recommending refund of duties paid on imported wheat used for seed. Why could not Secretary Shaw ask that seedsmen be supplied with some infor- mation regarding the market value of imported seeds grown on contract? Beports from southern France bulb districts indicate severe and dry weather the middle of January, which is unfavorable to narcissi and freesias. It is too early, our correspondent says, to give very definite information, but the crop of good sized Roman hya- cinths ought to be better than last year, and our correspondent does not anticipate higher prices in a general way on French bulbs than the preceding season. Holland Bulb growers held a gen- eral meeting January 20 toi consider, not so much the prices for 1905, but to 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Growers. SAN JOSE, CAI_IF-ORNIA. arrange shorter credits. The general feeling among growers is that hya- cinths ought to be a little higher than in 1904, as they have been selling very close, and at any rate are not likely to go lower. Tulips, about the same, with a few named sorts cheaper. The autumn planting season was very favorable for narcissi, and a good crop niay be expected, with prices about the same. The weather up to January 16 had been mild, and a colder spell was needed. Boston. Arthur Holland, recently of R. J. Farquhar & Company has gone to New York to take charge at Weeber & Don. He has the best wishes for success from a host of friends made during his stay in Boston. John P. A. Guerineau, of Schlegel and Fottler Company, has been in New- port for the past week and reports a very successful trip. F.ed H Bateman. Maurice Field, of W. W. Rawson & Company, is convalescing from a severe attack of the grip. Newport, R. I. M. B. Faxon, who for the past two years has had charge of the seed depart- ment of the George A. Weaver Company, has associated himself as seedsman with William B. Scott & Company; Mr. Scott was manager of the George A. Weaver Company for some twenty-five years, and a year ago established him- self in business with his two brothers. It begins to look as if a hotel would not be constructed out of the George A. Weaver Company's store, as that com- pany has been advertising that ' ' Regardless of reports we still intend to carry on business at the big store, 19, 21 and 23 Broadway." X. Fred H. Bateman. It affords us considerable pleasure to present herewith a portrait of Fred H. Bateman, so well and favorably known in connection with the "Iron Age" implements of the Bateman Man- facturing Company, of Grenloch, N. J. Mr. Bateman was born at Grenloch, May 7, 1873. He worked in the fac- tory during school vacations, until after graduating from the Eastburn Academy, of Philadelphia, Pa., June 17, 1893. After a short period in the machine shops of the factory he was sent to attend some state and county fairs in exhibiting "Iron Age" imple- ments. From his successful work and acquaintances made at the fairs, he commenced to travel and was kept on the road until October 1, 1901, wlien he became, at 28 years of age, secre- tary and treasurer of the Bateman Manufacturing Company. Through satisfactory services rendered and owing to the desire of his father to transfer the management of the busi- ness, on August 6, 1902, he was given the general management, which posi- tion he holds to-day. Under his direc- tion the business has grown rapidly and the "Iron Age" goods in great pop- ularity. Petty Larceny. Representative Lilly pif Connecticut denounced the free seed distribution custom of the government as petty lar- ceny January 27. The house neverthe- less passed the agricultural appropria- tion bill. Canadian Seed Inspection Act. In the CanadSan parliament, January 23, Sydney Fisher gave notice of a resolution respecting the inspection and sale of seeds and succeeded in advancing it through the initial stages. The bill is only slightly dif- ferent from the measure which was before parliament last session and the session before, and which was withdrawn. The minister of agriculture explained that the bill had been amended to meet the chief criticisms urged against it. W. F. Maclean suggested that It was use- less to introduce the bill session after session and waste the time of the house in discus- sion that ended only in withdrawal. He hoped that this session the bill would be pushed through and become a law. Mr. Fisher promised to make the bill law this session if the house would co-operate with him. The resolution was then reported. James J. H. Gregory at Seventy-Eight. In my seventy-eighth year I sit down to send ray annual greetings to "the many thousands of frirnds with whom I have enjoyed many seasons of pleasant intercourse; with some of you well nigh to fifty years. I trust that this finds you enjoying the blessings of good health and pros- perity, not only in worldly affairs but in every- thing where attainment I'fts us to a higher mah- liood and nobler \\omanhood. I am happy to be able to say that I am in the enjoyment of many lilessings, physical, mental and moral, for which I daily thanl<"thBt dear father and mother (long since departed this eai-tli) who gave them to me as a heritage, and the great loving Father of us ail through whose laws they were enabled to transmit blessiujis to their many children. Not having been blessed with a family of my own. I adopted at one time in early marriage life four little children, strangers io me and strangers to each other; these I educated (and many other unfortunate ones) and now, in ray declining years. I enjoy the pleasure of being called "Grandpa" by seventeen bright, healthy little ones. J. J. H. Grbgokt. LEONARD Writs for Prices. HEADQUARTERS y„^ Flower Saads ONION SETS. Bu"bs. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Seeds for present requirements ready to ship. Contract orders for delivery after harvest 1905 :ire being boolved now. Beans, Peas and ^^ ^^ Garden Seeds. Writs fou Prices. CO. CHICAGO. igos. The American Florist. 89 .10 .05 .10 .10 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. Agsratum, Imperial Dw.irf, blue Imperial Dwarf, white Blue Perfection, dwart I*rinces3 Pauline, fine for pots Princess Victoria Louise, new, beautiful blue and white flowers, plants com pact and f ree-bloominp Alyssum Sweet lb , $1.^5 Alyssum Little Gem lb., $3.50 Ampalopsis ValtchI lb, $1.00 ASPARAGUS Plumosus RobusluSi new, per 100 seeds, $1.00: lOOci seeds, $10.00. Sprengari, 100 seeds, 15c; 1,000 seeds, 75c; 5,000 seeds, $3.25. Write for prices on larger lots on above three. Oacumbnss, 100 seeds, 50c: 1,000 seeds, $4.tO. Comorensls, per 100 seeds, $1.35; 1,000 seeds, $10.00. ASTERS. Qusan ol tha Markat, Trade Pkt. ^ Oz. Oz. White lb., $.5.00$ .10 $ .20 $ .50 Pink lb, 500 .10 .20 ..50 Scarlet lb., 6.00 Light blue lb., 5 fO Dark blue lb., 5.50 Mixed lb., 4.25 Branching or Sample, 1 White I Rose pink I Lavender ', Red • { Purple I Light blue I Daybreak pink J Trade Pkt. M Oz. Oz. Mixed lb., $600 .10 .20 .50 Vaughan's Upright Whita Branch' ing 10 .20 .65 Vaughsn'a Upright Pink Branch- ing 10 .20 .65 Trade Pkt. M Oz. Oz. Balaam, Alba Parfacta. This is the largest and best double white Balsam 10 .10 .10 .10 .10 20 .20 .20 .15 Trade Pkt. , 10c. \i oz., 20c. Oz.,60c. Lb.. $6.50. ,30c .10 450.25 Trade Pkt. 40c 25 65c .25 Bagonia Vernon Vb oz. Ballls or Doubia Oalay, Mammoth Mixed .1-16 oz. Bsllla or Ooubia Daisy, Mammoth White... 1-16 oz. Mammoth Pink — 1-16 oz. Longfellow, dark pink, % oz. ,35c .20 Snowball, dbl. white, % oz., 35c .20 Candytuft, Giant Hyacinth- Flow- ered. Improved Empress. ^ oz., lOc Caniia, Crozy sorts, extra choice mixed lb., $1.20 Calosia, Prasidant Thiers This is a splendid variety which is so much and effectively used in our parks 15 .25 .70 2.00 2.50 2.50 .15 l^^ FLOWER SEEDS 10 PER CENT SPECIAL CASH DISCOUNT. On orders over $2.00 for Flower Seeds if the cash is enclosed. This discount does not apply to Asparagus Seed. Cash discount on this is 2 per cent. We are HEADQUARTERS for Greenhouse Grown Seed of ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Northern Greenhouse Grown Seed— Per 100 seeds, 75c; 250 seeds, $1.50; 1000 seeds, $5 00; 5000 seeds, $22,50; 10,000 seeds, $42.50 Price for larger lots on application. Southern Outdoor Grown Seed— Per 1000 seeds, $3.50; .5,000 seeds, $16.00; 10,000 seeds. $30.00. Of great value 1 and out of Oz. 1.70 .30 50 Calosia ThompsonI Magnifica. for all decorative purposes doors. Pkt., 10c; }i-oz., 25c. Trade Pkt. Centaurea Candidissima (Dusty Miller) 1.000 seeds 25 Centaurea Gymnocarpa... lb., $2,75 Clematle Paniculata, white, sweet scented lb., $4.50.15 Cinsrarla Maritima "Diamond." This is one of the finest foliage bedding plants. The leaves are broad, snow-white and lasting. Moz.,60o.l5 Cineraria Maritima Candidissima. .10 .20 Cobaea Scandens 10 .40 Alba 15 .60 Coleus, Mammoth Rainbow Mixt- ure 1-32 oz , 50c .20 Coieus, Large Leaved Sorts, extra choice mixed 20 DAHLIA, Burbank's Sa'eotlon. The seed we offer is of L. Burbank's own saving, and he writes; "This seed will produce a greater proportion of large, clear, bright colored, perfect double flowers than any ever before offered: 90 per cent of good flowers can t>e expected." Blooms the first vear from seed. Pkt. (100 seeds) 50o. Trade Pkt. Oz. DAISY, Non Pius Ultra, best white .15 Dracaena Indivisa lb., $2.50 $ .10 $ .25 New Shasta Daisies. . 1-16 oz ,$1.00 .25 Vaughan's Early and Lata Flower- ing Forget-me-not ^i oz , 2.5c. .10 Creviilea Robustu (Silk Oak) 10 Heliotrope, Lemoine's Giant,.. . - 25 Trade Pkt iPOIWEA Noc*lllora, Moonflower— White seeded 100 seeds, 50c.. . New Hybrid, blooms early Lemon Verbena ^ oz. , 40c LInaria (Kenihvorth Ivy) .... J;( oz., 40c Lobelia, Crystal Palace Compacta .10 $ .10 .15 .15 .80 .45 2.00 Oz. .50 ,40 Speciosa, dark flowers and foliage for hanging baskets Ji oz. , 15c Emperor William, dwarf }^ oz., 20c Bedding Queen % oz. , 25c IMatrlcaria Capensis fl. pi. Double White Feverfew IMaurandya, Mixed Moz., 25c Giant blue iMImuius (Musk Plant) ^ oz.,30c iWusa Ensata. 100 seeds, $1.00. .15 .10 .10 .15 .10 .10 .20 .10 .50 .85 1.25 .25 1.00 PANSIES. Vaughan's Up-to-Oate ''international" Received the only award 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 existence, as all the florists who saw or used it can tell vou Price per oz., $10.00' W oz., $5.00; % oz., $1,50; trade pkt., 50c. Vaughan's "Ciant Mixture." This mixture is specially made by us from all the separate colors of Giant Trimardeau, the Giant Bugnot and Cassier and several special strains which cannot be had any other way. If your trade demands large flowers there is no better mixture. Price 'A lb., $14.00; oz., $4.00; )« oz., 60c- trade pkt., 25c. Petunia, "Vaughan's Best" Mixture of Large Flowering Petunias, trade pkt., (LiOO seeds) 50c; 3 pkts. for$t.25. Petunia, Howard's Star. Distinct from Inimita- ble, or Blotched and Striped. The color is a rich velvety crimson-maroon; a splendid sort for borders, hanging baskets, vases, etc. Pkt. (500 seeds) 25c. Petunia, Vaughan's Double Petunias, mixed trade pkt. (600 seeds) $1.00. Petunia, Double pure white, 2.50 seeds, 50c. Petunia, Extra Large Flowering, double fringed. This extra choice strain produces about 30 per cent of splendid double fringed flowers. Trade pkt. (500 seeds) 60o; 1,000 seeds, $1,00. Trade pkt. Oz. Pyrethrum, Golden Feather $ .10 $ .30 Salvia Splendens, Clara Bedman (Bon- fire) 85 2.25 "Drooping Spikes," K oz., 50c .25 2.QP A. Ragenau, very early, very dwarf. .25 Smiiax, new crop, )i lb, 70c; lb.. $2.50 .10 .25 STOCKS, Large-Flowering German 10 Weeks. Pure White, Brilliant Rose, Bright Crimson, Blood Red, Purple, Light Blue, Canary Yellow, Price each above per ;^oz.,40o; oz.,$3.25; pkt., 25c. Trade pkt. Oz. Large Flowering, extra choice m'xd % OZ..35C $ .25 $2.00 Thunbergia, Mixed 4oz.,$1.00 .10 .40 "Vaughan's Best" Mixture of Ver- benas yoz.,50o Verbena Candidissima, white, }^oz ,20o Defiance, brightest scarlet ^ oz. , 25c Mammoth, mixed ^ oz., 25c Mammoth, white H oz., 25c Mayflower M oz.,25o Mammoth purple K oz., 25c .25 2.00 10 .SO .10 .75 .15 .75 .15 I.OO .15 1.00 .15 1.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, NEW YORK, 14 Barclay Street. 84-86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Greenhouses, Nursery and Trial Grounds, Western Springs, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. HuNTSviLLE. Ala. — Gustav Hoffman who has been engaged in the florist business here about a year is strangely missing. He left for Decatur several weeks ago for the purpose of buying some pipe and has not been heard of since. As A first vital itatemeut concfrnius all com- petitive business in almost every possible line, I have to say to the young man entering business liff that he is to be the crinsing shive of business to the end. There is no escaping it. There is no other price to pay for busines.-. success. Slavery is ihe price of success in busine-^s and the man who refuses to pay that price has bankruptcy fiicing him as the' inevita>»le.--Con/«irowj of a Btisivtess Man. DIIDDCC'C SEEDS GROW AND DUnr EC O WIN MORE PRIZES than the products of any other brand I Uesides several Qoid Medais, they won a Urand Prize for vegetables at the St. Louis Exposition. ^~lf you intend to trv Burpee's Seeds, we will mall free our Complete Catalogue of 178 pages, with beautiful colored plates and Illus- trations from photographs taken ai our famous Fordhook Farms, the largest Trial Grounds In America. If you garden tor profit or a florist vou should also have Hurpee's "Blue List" or Wholesale Price List tor Market Gardeners and Florists. WRiTE TO-DAY. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., seed growers, PHILADELPHIA. Please mention the American Florist to advertisers. 90 The American Florist. Feb. 4, f II 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., Sec'y. Thirtieth annual convention. West Baden Springs, Ind., June, 1905. J Dodge Citt, Kan. — R. M. Bight has resigned as state forestry commissioner, to take effect March 1. At this late date, nearly 109 years after the poet's death, few will recall that the father of Robert Burns, Scot- land's illustrious bard, was a nursery- man. O1.EAN, N. Y. — Governor Higgins has presented the park commission with $1,000 for the purpose of beautifying the parks and public grounds in the center of the city. Des Queen, Ark. — The Arkansas Orchard Planting Company of St. Louis has been incorporated with a capital of $50,000, Bert Johnson, of this city, being the president. Providence, R. I. — The Rhode Island Horticultural Society at its annual meeting January 18, elected the follow- ing ofacers: President M. M. Burdick; secretary and treasurer, Charles W. Smith. Trenton, N. J. — At a meeting of the New Jersey State Horticultural Society, January 7, the following officers were elected: President, William H. Skillman, Belle Mead; vice-president, Horace White, Fellowship; secretary, Henry I. Budd, Mt. Holly; treasurer, Ira J. BlackweU, Titusville. Huron, S. D.— The South Dakota Horticultural Society closed its annual meeting January 21 with the election of the following officers: President, M. J. DeWolf, of Letcher; vice president, N. O. Synoground, of Groton; secretary, N. E. Hanson, of Brookings; treasurer, J. McD. Campbell, of Huron. Norfolk, Va. — Bids are desired by the Jamestown Exposition Company for nursery stock as follows: Willow cuttings, 60,000; willow plants, 60,000; supplying, transporting and transplant- ing large trees, and supplying, deliver- ing and planting 70,000 plants of wire or beach grass. Madison, Wis. — The annual meeting of the Wisconsin Stajte Horticultural Society will be held at the Guild hall February 7 and 10. An elaborate pro- gramme has been prepared and prizes are offered for fruit and other exhibits. Full particulars may be had on appli- cation to Secretary F. C. Cranefield, Madison, Wis. Western New York Hort. Society. fiftieth annual meeting. The Western New York Horticultural Society celebrated its fiftieth anniver- sary January 25 and 26 at Rochester. In spite of the most unpropitious weather of the season several hundred members were in attendance. Many prominent men in the fruit growing world attended the meeting, bringing with them congratulations from numer- ous kindred societies and from several agricultural institutions. The programme was largely retro- spective and historical, yet many prac- tical questions were discussed. Par- ticularly worthy of note was an address by Professor L. H. Bailey on the his- tory of the society, in which the organ- ization, achievements, and the present and future work of the society were set forth. Dr. Jordou of the Geneva experi- ment station also gave a most instruc- tive address on "Horticultural Sci- ence." Among the practical questions discussed, spraying for San Jose scale received the most attention. The exhibition of fruits was one of the best the society has ever made. The display of apples was particularly fine, at least 300 sorts being shown. A splendid line of spraying machinery was exhibited, the power spraying out- fits receiving much attention. Fruit packages, picking devices, ladders and other orchard implements were much in evidence. The following officers were elected: President, William C. Barry, Rochester; vice-presidents, S. D. Willard, Geneva; J. S. Woodward, Lockport; Albert Wood, Carlton Station; Grant G. Hitch- ings, Syracuse; secretary-treasurer, John Hall, Rochester. U. P. H. National Retail Nurserymen. So rapidly has the National Associa- tion of Retail Nurserymen grown that at its second annual meeting a two days' session is necessary fori the trans- action of all the business to come before it, says the Rochester, N. Y., Post Express of January 25. The association was organized last year at a dinner at the Powers hotel, when William Pitkin was elected president and J. B. Kiley secretary. It is a trade organization for the social and business advancement of the members. The majority of the mem- bers are retail dealers in nursery stock. At the dinner at the Masonic club last night several wholesale growers were present. William Pitkin presided. Professor John Craig, of Ithaca, talked of the ethics of horticulture as applied to the nursery trade. John B. Morey, jr., of Dansville, referred to the retail and wholesale branches of the trade. Rev. Dr. S. Banks Nelson, of St. Peter's church, said he was in the nursery busi- ness only in a small way at home and that for a time he had been in doubt as to what he could offer for the considera- tion of the growers of trees and plants. He remembered that nursery catalogues contain long lists of Latin names of varieties, so he decided to talk for a little while on "Verbum Sap." His word to the wise was aptly put and duly appreciated, for he drew from the methods of the nurserymen, in improv- ing varieties by pruning and budding and grafting, the lesson of improvement in the characters of men. Yorke and Adams, comedians, entertained the party and the dinner was brought to an end by the singing of "America." The dinner committee was composed of B. F. Allen, H. S. Taylor and W. W. Wyman. Following are the nursery firms repre- sented at the dinner: Allen Nursery Co., four seats; "American Fruits", magazine; Brown Brothers' Com- pany, eight; H. J. Bowden, E. G. Bowden, P W. Butler, E. Brown Company, John Charlton & Sons, Charlton Nursery Com- pany, three; Chase Brothers' Company, sev- enteen; Gilbert Costich, two; Ellwanger & Barry, two; Glenn Brothers, two; F. E. Grover & Company, Graham Nursery Com- pany, two; Gillies Lithograph Company, two; Hawks Nursery Company, three; Hooker, Wyman & Company, six; George Jenny, J. B. Kiley, R. D. Leutchford, W. H. Mead, George Moulson & Company, Oliver Brothers, C. H. Peck, H. C. Peck, H. D. Pratt, Rochester Lithograph Company, Irving Rouse, D. A. Skuse, Rochester Nursery Company, W. W. Steele, Taylor Nursery Company, tour; Western New York Nursery Company, two: Allen L. Wood, C. L. Yates, two; James Vick's Sons, two; Vick & Hill, two; Vredenburg & Company, two. The out-ot-town firms represented were: Nelson Bogue, Batavia; R. G. Chase Com- pany, Geneva, two; Clark Nursery Com- pany, Waterloo; George Brothers, East Penfleld; Hill Brothers, Irondequoit; F. M. Hartman, Dansville; Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark; George Josselyn, Fre- donia, two; Maloney & Sons. Dansville, two; J. Frank Morris, Brighton; Peirson Brothers, Waterloo; W. & T. Smith Company, Newark, five; Storrs & Harrison, Painesville, Ohio. J. H. Dayton, representing the last named company, was the only person present from other than New York state. Eastern Nurserymen's Association. The annual meeting of this associa- tion was held at Rochester, N. Y., Jan- uary 25. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Presi- dent W. C. Barry; vice-president, C. H. Hawks; secretary and treasurer, Wm. Pitkin; executive committee^ Irving Rouse, George A. Sweet, C. J. Brown, C. W. Stuart, W. C. Barry and O. 6. Chase, the last named taking the place of Wing R. Smith, of Syracuse. It was decided to act with the trans- portation committee of the American Association of Nurserymen in the mat- ter of freight rates, with a view _ to securing a less prohibitive classification of nursery stock. Nashville, Tenn. The Tennessee Horticultural Society was organized January 2, the follow- ing officers being elected: President, Charles R. Keffer, professor of horti- culture. University of Tennessee; secre- tary-treasurer. Prof. George W. Martin, state entomologist; vice-presidents, for East Tennessee, J. A. Wallis, of Spring City; Middle Tennessee, R. A. Wilkes, of Culleoka; West Tennessee, W. H. Rochelle, of Medon. A number of fruit growers from various parts of the state attended the meeting, Congressman N. W. Hale, from Knoxville, being among them. RHODODENDRONS. 10,000, all sizes; large sizes to SxS feet. Write for kinds and prices. C J- IVOxES, NURSERIES^ IVIanchester, England. -THE- Tottenham Nurseries, LTD. Established 1872. A. H. C. VAN DER ELST, Managing Director. Dedemsvaart, (Holland.) Headquarters for Hardy Perennials (among which are tne latest and choicest, 13 acres devoted for growing this line as Anemone, Aster, Campanula, Delphinium Funkia Hemerocallis, Hepatica, Incarwillea, Iris, Peonies, Phlo.v decus- sata and sufruticosa, Primula, Pyrethrum, Tritoma, Hardy Heath, Hardy Ferns. Also fr acres Daffodils, 18 acres Conifers, (specially young choice varieties to be grown on), 3 acres Rhododendrons (also the best American and Alpine varieties), 2 acres Hydrangeas. We make it a point to grow all latest novelties in these lines. Ask for catalogue. igo5. The American Florist. 91 Frnlt Trees* Bmall Fpattfl,OmBnieiital Trees, Evergreens and Khrnbs, ^hadeTrees, Hardy Uoses, Hardy Plants. Climbers, etc. The most complete collections In this country. GoldMedal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louis. 102 prizes New York State Fair, 190-1. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt. Hope Nnrsertes, Rochester^ N. T. Drawer i0i4 V Established 65 Tears. Silver Ribbon Grass The new hardy perennial. The finest ornaoiental grass to be had — perfectly hardy can be used indoors and out, grows rapidly and does not turn green or run to seed. Strong field-grown roots, 16c each by mail, postpaid. $1.26 per dozen; $8.00 per 100 by ex- press, charges not prepaid. Can fill orders at any time. Terms cash with orders. James Vick's Sons, ROCHESTER, N. Y. W. van Kloef & Sons, Wholesale Growers of all kinds NURSERY STOCK. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND, Catalogue free on demand. No Agents. Please inspect our nurseries when in Europe. No agents. Beautiful Grounds. An Illustrated Manual containing suggestions on Lawn Making, Planting and care of Shrubs and Trees, with names and descriptions of varie- ties hardy and of merit. Also information regard- ing Landscape Plans, Topographical Surveys, etc. A book you will often refer to. Send for it to-day. Free on application. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave.. Chicago. ltd NAARDEN, ^t"* (Holland.) Jacs Smits^ (branch at boskoop.) Wholesale Growers of ^VnllWZi 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. WUUIDCN-BUSSUM, ntar Amsterdim, to oar R. II. Otpel. August Haerens' Nurseries, SOMERCEM, GHENT, BELGIUM. Furnish PALMS, AMUCUIAS, BAY TREES, FICUS and other decorative plants for 190B, spring delivery. AZALEAS for fall delivery. Prime quality: careful packing. Trade list sent by the Amirloan Agtnit AusTUst Rolker & Sons 31 Barclay St.. P. 0. Box 762, NEW YORK. Muusou Nurseries New catalogue now ready. "Can't buy trees right without it. ' Get It of T. V. MUNSON a, SON, Danlaon, Tax The MUNSON GREENHOUSES. Cut flowers and Bedding Plants for retail trade. WIU B. MUNSOKi, Denlson, lex. Philadelphia RamDier. Flowers brighter and much mors double than Crimson Rambler, stiong grower, blooms earlier and does not bleach ont. Field plants, 2 to 3 ft., $2.00 perdoz.; $15.00 per 100 Field plants, 3 to 4 ft., $3.00 perdoz.; $20.00 per 100 Tlw Conard & Jones Co., *"'p1"""' ORDER NOW k nAiDVS«RUBS,inilllS and HYBRID ROSfS^ EASTER FORCING Doz. 100 Each DEUTZIA GRACILIS, pot- grown for 7-inch pots $ .15 $ 1.50 »13,00 DEUTZIA LEMOINEI, pot- grown for 7-inch pots 40 3 50 25.00 AZALEA MOLLIS, mixed kinds, 20 buds, 40 4 00 30.00 RHODODENDRONS, for forcing, bushy plants, 8 to 12 buds 1.00 11.00 20.00 Doz. For forcing, large plants, 15 to 25 buds 300 HYDRANGEAS, Otaksa, Red Branched, Thos. Hogg Dormant, 3-vr old, pot-grown, for forcing. 5 00 CRIMSON RAMBLERS, strong, 2-year old 2.00 Strong, 3-year old 2 50 DOROTHY PERKINS, strong, 2- year old 3.50 100 35.00 15.00 18.00 20.00 Doz. 100 GRUSS an TEPLITZ, strong, 2- year old 3.00 15.00 MAMAN COCHET, strong, 2-year old 200 15.00 HERMOSA, strong, 2-year old. . . . 2.25 16 OO CLOTHILDE SOUPERT, strong field plants 1..50 10.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY 2.00 15 00 KAISERIN AUG. VICTORIA.... 2.50 20 00 PAUL NEYRON 2 50 20.00 LA FRANCE 3,00 15.00 Anna de Diesbach, Perle des Blanches, Capt. Christy, Fisher Holmes. General .Jacqueminot. .John Hopper, Mad. Gabriel Luizet, Mad. Caroline Testout, Magna Charta, Marshall P. Wilder, Mrs. John Laing, Ullrich Brunner, Etcallat 1.50 11.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ^Special Evergreen Offer? We are the largest growers of MAGNOLIA GRANDI FLORA in the South, having upwards of 200,000 plants now on hand. In order to place part of this immense stock ♦ before our regular shipping season commences, we make the following ofier. One year plants, ist grade, 6 to S inches, once transplanted, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000; $115.00 per 5,000; $200.00 per 10,000. ALSO THE FOLLOWING: Per 100 Per 1000 BUXUS ARBOREA, 2 years, 6 to 8 inches $2.00 $18.00 EUONYWUS lAPONICUS, 1 year, 4 to 6 inches 1.50 12.50 EUONYMUS JAPONICUS, 1 year, 6 to 8 inches 2.00 18.00 EUONYMUS PULCHELLUS, 2 years, 6 to 8 inches 300 25.00 RETINOSPORA PLUMOSA, 2 years, 9 to 12 inches 4.C0 35.00 RETINOSPORA P. AUREA, 9 to 12 inches, 2 years 4.00 35.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS ELEGANTISSIMA, 8 to 10 inches 5.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS var. ROSEDALE, 6 to 8 inches 3.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS, Rosedale, 1 ft., very fine 10.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS, Rosedale, 18 inches, very fine 15-00 ♦ JOSEPH W. VESTAL & SON. ^ ^ ^ Little Rock, ark, | Forcing Stock for Easter. AZALEA MOLLIS full of buds, nice even heads, force easily, 12-15 in. hizh, $30 00 per 100; 15-18 in, hieh $10 00 per 100. DEUTZIA GRACILIS, grown especially for pot culture; very bushy: 12 15 in. high, for 6- in. pots, $8 00 per 100; 15-18 in. high, for 7 in. or 8-ln po'S *8 00 per 100. DEUTZIA LEMOINEI— Similar to Gracilis, but stronger grower, 15-18 in. high, for 6-in. pots, $8.00 per 100: 18-24 in. high, for 7 or 8-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. RHODODENDRONS— Best named Hybrids, busny and lull of buds. 30 in. high, $9 00 per dozen: 24 in. high. SliOO per dozen; 30-33 in. high (heavy) $24.00 per dozen. SPIRAEA JAPONICA, $3 00 per 100. SPIRAEA NANA COMPACTA, $4.00 per 100 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, 0. SurplusTreeSeeds. 500 lbs. Catalpa Speciosa, 500 lbs Black Locust Also good lot of other Tree and Shrub Seeds and a large lot of Seedlings both Nursery grown and collected. Send for Trade List. FOREST NURSERY AND SEED CO., IRVING COLLEGE. Warren Co.. TENN. Please mention the A met ican Florist when v/titing. „ THE MOON For 3 Trees, Shrubs, Vines Your) and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogne Fre*. THE WM. H. MOON OO. Morrlavllle, Pa. u3lll0rni3 rflVGI tings. Any reasonable offer nill be accepted on lots of 5,000 to carloads. RIVER VIEW NURSERIES, J. H. O'HAUAN. LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 92 The American Florist. Feb. 4, i Our Pastimes =% Announcemerts 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, 429 Sixth Ave., New York;^obt.kift. 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- phia; or to the American Florist Co.. Chicago^ ing three straight JOS, ERECK & Player. Simmonds Webber Gleason Armstrong Enholm The scores follow: 1st . 63 . 90 . 65 . 79 . 83 2d 74 81 96 74 96 3d 79 89 73 77 83 Totals .380 421 403 &. J. FAEQUHAR. At Washington. On January 20 a close contest took place between the Florists and Saenger- bunds. The score follows: PLATER FLORISTS Ist. 2d^ 3d- S??ff!r 178 180 169 Simmons • "» l^^ 165 McLennan ^ _^ 2!i Totals 763 902 912 PLATER SAENGEBBUNDS 1st. 2d. 3d. Aliicnn 153 loa ^l" ~-- :::::::::::::??^ ^io M? ill^^;;;;;;;::::::;:::::::::;5? j?t j^ Totals 862 ^C^ 8^" Player. Davey Castle Hardman . . McDermott Jenner 1st 80 82 74 86 95 2d 87 75 76 3d .81 79 72 82 92 Totals .417 415 406 SCHLEGEL & FOTTLER. Player. Gates Cahill Murray — Wilson ... Guerineau 1st 67 73 75 72 82 2d 75 72 48 69 76 3d 77 66 68 71 Totals ^69 W. W. BAWSON. Player. 340 358 1st Taylor '* Clarke '^^ !.'.'.■ .'.■.'.■.'.'.'.'.' .".".'.'. 72 80 Warren Field . Perry . 2d 83 77 69 72 82 Totals .378 383 3d 82 85 71 86 59 383 At Denver. The Denver florists rolled another series last week with the following scores: TEAM NO. 4. Plaver 1st 2d 3d C Benson 157 147 107 S- mIuA 150 98 107 Cooper ■■■.: 114 WO "S G°auber :..::::..: ^139 _^ j^ Totals 560 623 455 TEAM NO. 2. , „^ Plaver 1st 2d 3d ™ r-:::::::::--:.^ f^ 'II Totals 605 552 577 The first ajinual banquet of the Seed Trade bowling league will be held at the American hotel, February 21. At New York. The New York bowlers played a return match with the Madison, N. J., florists January 20 on the New York alleys, the result being a victory for the New Yorkers. Refreshments were provided, and a very enjoyable evening spent. Following are the scores: MADISON. Player. 1st Duckham ^■t'L Robbins 11; Keating 134 Pluscb 112 Totty .:: 126 145 Cook NEW TORK. Player. Holt Kemler O'Mara Ford 1" Selbrecht i^" Fenrlch 13« 2d 3d 146 185 133 136 182 133 181 158 91 101 168 183 1st 121 202 138 23 200 176 157 184 142 167 3d 125 169 131 12? 176 129 flowejs. On Wednesday, one of the days when the storm was worst, Amer- ican Beauty roses could not be had here, nor at any point from which trans- portation could be depended upon a& reasonably safe. The week showed a great decline in cut flower require- ments for social entertainments as com- pared with the previous one. NOTES. The funeral of William T. Frick on Saturday created an unusual demand for fine flowers, the tokens of esteem for the venerable lawyer being extremely numerous and handsome. Mr. Frick was about eighty-six years old and was the father of Mrs. Dr. Jacobs, formerly Mrs. Robert Garrett. He was himself always much interested in gar- dening pursuits and had a fine estate near Oatonsville, which afterwards passed into the hands of his daughter. He had some plant houses and was extremely attached to fine trees and shrubs. It was with him that John Cook, the rose-gi-ower aad originator, long served as gardener. At his funeral Mr. Cook furnished a great piece, the entire length of the grave, composed of his new White Virgin rose. An immense wreath of violets and superb orchids was furnished by Halliday Brothers on a New York order, and there were sreat quantities of roses and carnations. Charles Sieck, carrying on the busi- ness of C. E. Smith, N. Liberty street, has lost his father, Adolph H. Sieck, at an advanced age. Not long since two of his children died, and somewhat later a brother, so that he seenis to have been lately marked for misfor- tune. He has the sympathy of the trade in his sorrow. B- B. p. J. Hauswirth's World's Fair Watch. (•Presented in refognition of his valuable ser- vices fs manager of the World's Fair Flower Show.) At Boston. A double header in the seed trade bowling league Monday, January 30, was played. R. & J. Farquhar took two from Jos. Brcck & Sons. This puts Far- quhar in first place by the small mar- gin of one game. The rolling was very close and the games in each instance were not decided until the last ball was rolled. W. W. Rawson smothered Schlegel & Fottler Company with white- wash and did a very good job while they were at it. The match was a runaway and Rawson & Company were the only ones in the running, they tak- Baltimore. BLIZZAED INTEBBUPTS TRADE. We did not escape the blizzard which swept over the country last week. Though not as severe as that of 1899, the snow was deep, the temperature low and the wind of great violence. Trade was very much interrupted, roads were impassable, and shippers could not get their flowers into market. The effect upon the demand was marked, and general dullness prevailed for two or three days. At the end of the week more pleasant weather ensued, and there was a fair business done. Roses were scarce all through the week, and on Saturday, McKinley day, the market was cleared of carnations. This day seems each recurring year to gain in popular favor and to cause a very per- ceptible increase in the call for these San Francisco. Market quotations remain unchanged from prices reported last week, and with blooms plentiful, and no decrease of wedding announcements, engagement dinners, etc., business is holding up fairly well. To us who first sprouted in eastern states and there grew from bud-shoot life to mannish plants, these almanac winter days in California seem strangely peculiar. Nothing hibernates in the Golden state; even a bear does not suck his paws, but fattens through our almanac winter on wild honey. From an eastern viewpoint it was an unseasonable dinner-table decoration made on a late day in November by George B. Jones, the feature blooms being poppies, lilac and hawthorns. Leopold & Ephraim had an elaborate decoration at the San Francisco Press CTub one night last week. In a wall floral design were used poppies, sweet peas, wild iris and buttercups. Ameri- can Beauty and Liberty roses and Prosperity and Roosevelt carnations were also used in liberal supply. The guest of the evening was Jacob A. Kiia, of New York. MONNETTE. Paducah, Ky.— Wm. Schmause is suffering from an injured knee, caused by a fail. RocKFORD, III.— H. O. Hinkley expects to give up the retail business after this winter, having already engaged in other lines, but will con- tinue his greenhouses, disposing of the product at wholesale. igo5. The American Florist. 98 ^ ALL RECORDS ' SMASHED EVEN OUR OWN AT DETROIT LAST YEAR. SIXTY PRIZES Won this season is proof enoug^h of the Supetiotity of our Plants and Varieties. If yoo have strong healthy plants of the BEST VARIETIES you can WIN also. NOTE — Here is our Record made at the Chicago Convention last week. Rooted Cuttings. Per loo Per looo FIRST PRIZE, loo Flesh Pink, with Enchantress $4.00 % 30.00 ist prize, best 100 dark pink, with Lawson 2.00 i5-oo ist prize, 100 Scott pink, with Fiancee 12.00 100.00 ist prize, best 100 scarlet, with Cardinal 12.00 loooo ist prize, best 100 crimson, with Harlowarden 2.50 20.C0 ist prize, best 100 yellow, with Dorothy Whitney 4.00 30.00 ist prize, in Sweepstakes, with Fiancee ist prize, 50 any other color, with Prosperity 2.50 20.00 ist prize, 50 white variegated, with Mrs. M. A. Patten 5.00 40.00 ist prize, 25 yellow ist prize, 50 yellow ist J. C. Moninger Prize, with 50 Whitney ist prize, 50 crimson with Harlowarden — Moninger Prize 2nd prize, 25 Fair Maid; 2nd, 25 Lawson; 2nd, 50 Enchantress "FIANCEE" won the LAWSON GOLD MEDAL. The only Carnation and we the only firm to win it twice. We sell rooted cuttings 250 at JOOO rate. We have the largest and best stock of WHITE LAWSON. Rooted cuttings of this grand variety ready for immediate delivery, J7.00 per JOOs $60.00 per tOOO. From 2-inch pots, 8 CO per JOO; $75.00 per JCOO. CHICAGO CARNATION CO,, Jollet JAMES HARTSHORNE, Mgr. 94 The American Florist. Feb. 4, 60 000 Grafted RosePlants We are now grafting on English Manetti the above amount of all selected flowering wood. NO BLIND wood used at all. We offer for sale, delivery about April 1st in 2V2- inch pots, thoroughly hardened off and ready to shift into 3V2-inch, the following: Per 100 BRIDE $10.00 BRIDESMAID 10.00 LA DETROIT 12.00 GEN. MacARTHUR 12.00 LIBERTY 12.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS. READY NOW. Per 100 BRIDE, BRIDESMAID. Jl.SO CHATENAY 1.50 LIBERTY 2.50 PERLE 2.50 CARNATIONS. Per 1000 GOV. WOLCOTT $12.50 WHITE CLOUD 12.50 NORWAY 12.50 LAWSON ; 12.50 MORNING GLORY 12.50 JOOST 12.50 ENCHANTRESS 25.00 FLAMINGO 50.00 CRUSADER 4000 ESTELLE 25.00 AMERICA 12.50 CRANE 12.50 PROSPERITY 12.50 GAIETY 1 5.00 ALL PLANTS ."SHIPPED FROM HINSDALE. Bassclt ^ Washburn, Store: 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE. ILL. RECEIVER'S SALE. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Strong, Healthy Plants. RED. Per 100 1000 Manley $3.00 $26.00 Mrs. Potter Palmer 125 10.00 Mrs.lne 160 18 60 Flamingo 5 60 45.00 Harlowarden 1.40 18. !0 Earle 1.86 lO.OO America 2.00 16.90 LIGHT PINK. Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Mrs. Higinbotham 1.00 9.00 PINK. Mrs. Lawson 1.60 12.60 Mrs. Nelson 160 18.50 Guardian Angel 1.00 9.00 WHITE. White Cloud 1.60 18.60 Queen Louise 1.00 9.00 FloraHill 1.00 9.00 VARIEGATED. Prosperity 1.60 12.60 Armazindy 1.00 9.00 HerMajesty 1.60 18.60 All plants strong and healthy. 10 per cent extra for black soil. 600 and 1000 rate. ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS. American Beauty $3.00 $25.00 Liberty 3.00 25.00 Bridesmaid 1.60 12.60 Bride 1.60 12.50 Ivory 1.50 18.60 Golden Gate 1.60 12.60 All healthy cuttings in good condition. Shipped promptly C. O. D. from greenhouses of M.CHAEL WINANDY. E. C. DAY, Receiver, 1334 FIrtt National Bank BIdg., CHICAGO. M n rn n il AtlC "^^^oted Cuttings I Vdi lid LlUilo Ready Now 9 - i f Tiflir l^mmfffiil Undoubtedly the best all-around White Carnation to S IMUy DUlUllllUI. date. All should grow it. $6 00 per 100; S50 pet 1000. 5 DViYrllfc Rudd's New Li^ht Pink Carnation; fine shipper and good l^eeper. ^ fUyUl^, jijoo per 100; SlOO per 1000. Chin7t3 lO 1 Carnation on the market $10 per 100 $40 per 500 $75 per JOOO 80O0 BLOOMS Cut and sold Xmas Week at $1.50 per doz. y/mS^ RED ^''^ LAWSON 8000 BLOOMS Cut and Sold Xmas Week at $1.50 per doz. $J0 per 100 $40 per 500 $75 per (000 50,000 Cuttings Sold and not a word of complaint FINE, STRONG, HEALTHY CUTTINGS $J0 per JOO $40 per 500 $75 per (000 W.J. PALMER & SON, Lancaster, N. Y. BBWWBgresgawresg^reyggggaias^TOgwiagsreKgss The Best White Carnation on the Marl(et is The Bride Price, $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. Also The New Light Pinic Carnation PHYLLIS Price. $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. You Can Always Rely On Oar Stock Being First-Class. JOHN N. NAY, Summit, N. J. 8gys^JWiWJ«igPBWiWBiiiig«irewaa«;«aw»BwaBHB^ Successful Growers are Wanted To kfiow that they can dispose of all their surplus stock by adver- ...........tltfne in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW. igo5. The American Florist. 95 r* •n The Cardinal Wins First Prize for Best 100 Scarlet Carnations. First Prize for Best 50 Carnations in the hall any color. First Prize for Best 50 Scarlet Seedlings. And wins the admiration of all who see it growing. It's the Scarlet we have all been looking for. An improved Estelle. Rooted Cuttings, early delivery, $ J 2.00 per J 00; $100.00 per 1000. ( The E. G. DILL CO., Richmond, lad. Disseminators: j CHICAGO CARNATION Co., JoHct, lU. S. S. SKIDELSKY, Philadelphia, Pa. L. .J Per 100 Per 1000 Chstenav $J 50 830. 00 UnoleJohn 2.50 20 00 Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid J1.50 Jli 5il Bride 160 1250 ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1000 Ivory $1.50 $12 50 Perle 1.50 li50 ROSES. 2^^-inch pot plants. PptIOO Per 1000 Richmond 130 00 »250.0i Rosalind Orr English 25 rO 200.00 Chalenay 4.00 30.00 Sunrise 4.00 30.00 Perle von Godesberg 5.C0 40.00 Per too PerlOOn Liberty S 5 00 $15 00 La Detroit 6.00 5000 Uncle John 4.00 35 00 Kaiserin 4.00 30.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid S 3 00 $ 25.00 Bride 3 00 26.00 Ivory 3.00 26.C0 Perle 3.00 25.00 WHITE. Per 100 Per 1000 SCARLET. Chicago White $10.03 *120.00 Boston Market 3.60 20 00 The Belle 6.00 4S 00 FloraHill I.OO 9.01 Queen Louise 1.00 9 00 Peru 1.00 9.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond Gem $10.00 $75 00 Crusader 5.00 45 00 Adonis 250 2n 00 Estelle 1.50 1250 Indiaoanolis 5.(0 45 00 PINK. Per 100 Per lOflO Phyllis $10.00 ¥120.00 I«OOTB5r> PINK. Per 100 Per 1000 Nelson $ 1.50 $11 50 Enchantress 300 2500 Lawson 160 13.50 Morning Glory 1.50 12.60 Joost 100 9.00 Hisinbotham 1.00 9.00 Guardian Aneel 1.00 9 00 All plant! and rooted cuttings told under th 9 express condition that II not satisfactory they are to be returned immediately when money will be refjnded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. THE BEST WHITE CARNATION IS Lieut. Peary (WARD) CeRTiri GATED 90 ROINTS. PEDIGREE— 'White Beedl'Dgs for several generations. COLOR— Snow white. FRAGRANCE— Very strong clove, decidedly fresh, and pt«tt3int?. SIZE— Large, averaKinK y inches in diameter oq strong stiff stems. 18 to 20 Inches in length. FLOWER— Full, broad petaled and high center and of a flae symmetrical form. CALYX— Long, strong and does not bjrst. Fine keeper and exf'.ellent shipoer. HABIT— Strong and erect. CRASS— Medium width. CONSTITUTION- Very vigorous and free from disease. Cuttings root rapidly and will be sent out in the most perfect condition. Commences blooming October 15th and ilowers continuously throughout the Winter, affording an abundant crop. A flrst-class commercial variety in every respect. Now booking orders. Prioa, $12.00 per 100; SI 00.00 per 1000. COTTAGE GARDENS CO., Queens, N. Y. Incorporated. ALSO THE FOLLOWING NOW READY: S.OOO ETHEL WARD I ,. „„ „„ ,„„ 2.(j00 the PRESIUBVT \ jinm^!,,rhn 2,000 WHITE LAWSON ( KO.OD per ICOO. oono ENCHANTRES? I Jl.OO per 100: 2,000 CHRISTMAS EVE f 130 00 per lOOO, 2,000 GOLDEN EAGLE, $5.00 per 100. 1 10 per 1000. 1,000 HARRY FENN I »3 00 per 100: ,5,000 LAWSON f »25 00 per 1000. 2 000 PROSPERITY, $2.00 per 100; (15.00 per 1000. 3000 MACKINAC 2 000 THR; BELLE 2C00 LADY BOUNTIFUL , 3000 JUDGE HINSDALE f $6.00 per 100. 2C10O MRS. PATTEN f $60.00 per 1000. 2 mw NELSOS FISHER ' 2,0u0 OCTOROON 2.000 FLAMINGO 60 of a kind at 100 rate; 250 of ft kind at 1000 rate. 96 The American Florist. Feb. 4, Toronto. TRADE CONDITIONS IMPROVE. The past week has shown consider- able improvement in trade conditions and especially in roses, the demand using everything that is coming in. Inclement weather has not helped tran- sient trade but there have been quite a number of orders for funeral work. Sunday, January 22, was violet day and a heavy demand for violets on Saturday was noted. With the exception of roses all other varieties of flowers are plen- tiful and quantities may be had at low prices. Thursday, February 16, has been set aside for the date of the carnation show, which, from the present indica- tions gives promise of eclipsing that of other years. Those growers in the states who intend exhibiting will find that arrangements have all been made and that express charges and duty will be looked after by the local club. On Friday, February 17, the florists of Toronto and Brampton will meet at Cooksville, half way between Toronto and Brampton, where arrangements are being made for a supper and a general good time. Louis I. Vair, Barrie, is still sending in some very good chrysanthemums which are very good at this late season. H. G. D. ROOTED CITTINGS. Fine Clean, Healthy Stock. AlOS£5. Per 100 Per 1000 AMERIC 4.N BEADTY »3.r0 $25.00 LIBERTY 3.00 25.20 BRIDESMAID 1-50 12 50 BRIDE 1-60 12.50 GOLDEN GATE 150 13 50 IVORY 1-50 12.50 CARNATIONS. RED Per 100 Per lOCO CRUSADKR 85 00 $45.00 FLAMINGO 5.50 4500 ESTELLE 150 12.50 INE 1.50 12.50 PINK NELSON FISHER 6.50 55 00 MRS NELSON ...: 1.50 12.50 MRS. LAWSON 1.50 12.50 GUARDIAN ANGEL l.tO 9.00 MRS. JOOST 1.25 10.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 1.25 10.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 LIGHT PINK ,^ „^ HIGINBOTHAM 1.00 9.00 GIBSON BEADTY 12.00 100.00 WHITE BOSTON MARKET : 2.50 20.00 PERU... 100 9.00 WHITE CLOUD 1.50 12.60 QUEEN LOUISE 1.00 9.00 FLORA HILL l.OO 9.00 GEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. PUase mention the A merican Florist when writing. UNROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. The following at $3 per 100; $26 per 1000 White Lawson M. A. Patten Flamingo Nelson Fisher Lady Bountiful Crusader The following at $2 per 100; $16 per 1000 Enchantress The Queen Boston Market Fair Maid MPERIAL GREENHOUSES. "J.'^^ Ptase mention the American Florist when writing. THE NEW ROSE Wellesley mS a Welcome Addition to tlie List of TORCING ROSES. Color bright pink, with reverse petals clear silvery pink, thus producing a combination that is exceed- ingly effective either in daylight or in artificial light. Growth is very free and exceptionally vigorous and will prove satisfactory every month in the year. Delivery strictly in rotation, beginning April 1. -PRICES:— Own Root. S 25 per 1O0 S 55 per 250 S100 per 5O0 S2O0 per lOOO Grafted. S 30 per 100 S 70 per 250 S130 per 600 S260 per tOOO WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, JOHN IS. MAY, Summit, N. J. 200,000 ROOTED Carnations NOW READY. White Per 100 Per 1000 Queen Louise $1.00 $1000 Flora am 1.00 lO.OO Gov. Woloott 1.00 1000 WhiteCloud 1.00 10 00 Alba 2.00 15.00 Pink Lawson 1.20 12.50 Marquis 100 10.00 Enchantress 3.50 30.00 Mrs.Joost 100 10.00 McKinley 1.40 12.50 Mermaid 100 lO.CO Pink Per 100 Cressbrook 1.00 Soariel Crane 1.00 America 1.00 Estelle 1.40 Crimson Harlo warden 1.40 Variegated Prosperity 1.40 Marshall Field 1.40 Armazindy 1.00 Viola Allen 1.20 Per 1000 10.00 10.00 10.00 12.50 12.50 12.50 12.50 10 00 11.00 at $10.00 per Thousand. 100,000 Pansy Plants, Unrooted Cuttings at one-half price of rooted cuttings. Express pre- paid at above prices. Cash or C. O. D. with privilege of examining at express office. Loomis Carnation Co. I Lock Box 115. LOONIS, CAL. I MY MARYLAND. The largest, most productive and most profita- ble White (tarnation yet raised. Will be dissemi- nated in 1906 Write us about it. Also for other new and standard carnations. CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PUNTS. Each. Doz. Each. Doz. Dr. Enguehard 35o $3.00 Uncle John.... 35o 3.00 WhiteMrs.J.R. Rocktord 25o 8.00 Trantor 3.5o 3.00 Mrs. Probln... 35o Am. Beauty... 35o SCO Mrs. Newell... 35o S T. Wright.. 50o 5.00 Paolflo, B. Rose, Willow Brook, Ivory, Mrs. J. .Tones, lOo eaih. $6.00 per 100. Orizaba, Halllday, Monrovia, Merry Xmas, Llger, H. Sinclair, lOo each, $7.00 per lOO. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Carnation Cuttings Thoroughly RootPd. Per 100 Per 1000 Qov. Wolcott $3.00 $25.00 Boston Market 300 25.00 Bnchantress 3.00 25.00 Mrs. Lewson 300 25.00 Prosperity 3.00 26.00 Note — We don't quote ridiculously low prices. M'e simply state that we ship you the best out- tings at the least possible prices. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Wholesale Growers and Shippers of t/Ut Flowers. 59 Wabash Ave., Chicago. igo5. The American Florist. 07 CARNATION CUniNfiS. Our Cuttings are Well-Rooted and Taken From Selected Stock CLEAN and HEALTHY. PRICE LIST. Per 100 1000 Lawson $1.50 $12.50 Guardian Angel 1.00 9.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Morning Glory 1.50 12.50 Mrs. Higinbotham 1.25 10.00 Eslelle 1.50 12.50 Chicago 2.00 15.00 Adonis 2.50 20.00 Flora Hill i.OO 9.00 While Cloud 1.25 10.00 Her Majesty 1.50 12.50 Harlowarden i.SO 12.50 Orders Filled Promptly. Take Advantage of the Low Prices and Order Now. WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Red Sport (OF IVIACeO) This New "Bread and Butter" commercial bril- liant "Crane" Red Carnaiion. now in its fourth year, has the bardy const'tutlon of Gen. Maceo, with a stronerer, heavier growth, longer and stiSer Btem and larger flower. Growing under the same conditions and in the same house with Flamingo and Estelle, it has pro- duced four time's as many flowers as the former and twice as many as the latter. The color is as good as Estelle and the bloom brings as much as does Estelle at its best Every flower is of a uni- form, brilliant red, perfec'ly double, with an ideal oalvs; in fact, we have never seen a split one. RED SPORT is perfectly healthy, an easy vari- ety to grow, an early and continuous bloomer, throwing Its heaviest cuts around the Christmas holidays and auring the winter months, when red is in demand. RED SPORT will keep longer and travel farther than an> other red carnation, and will prove a bonanza to growers doing a shipping business. If the scarcity of reds in the market that now exists continues. RED SPORT will pay better to the square foot of bench room than any other variety of any color to date. Evary florist who has saan RED SPORT growing has placed an order for rooted outtings, which tells the tale. All our rooted cuttings are sold until after Jan- uary 35. Orders flUed in strict rotation from above date on. Price. 13 for $1.50: 25 for «2.50: 50 for $4.00, post- paid. $6.C0 per 100; $50.0U per 1000. by express. We guarantee cuttings to be well rooted and to arrive in good condition. A. B. Davis & Son, ^Xk. PURCELLVILLE, VA. Nice Clean Stock ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. CHEIP. Enchantress, Nelson Fisher, M. A Patten, Gov. Wolcott, Boston Market, White Cloud and Mme. F. Joost. Also unrooted of last two varietle*. Prices upon application. C.6. VELIE&SON, Marlborough, N. Y. Valley View Greenhouses. 500,000 VERBENAS vSiVtiS The Largest and Fineat Stock in the Coiinlry. PERFECTLY HEALTHY NO RUST. Prize Kootfd Cuttings 60o per 100; $5.00 per 1000 Plants , 2i4-iDch pots $2.50 per lOu; J20.00 per lOOO 300,000 CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings Clean and Healthy. :::::: CRISIS, K(W Commercial Per 100 Mrs. Patten $6 00 Judge Hinsdale 4 00 Lady Bountiful 5.00 100 1000 Wm. Soott $1.85 $10 0 Floriana 1.25 10 00 Lorna 1.25 lO.OO Eldorado 1.25 lO.CO Mrs. Joost 1.25 1000 Enchantress 3 00 2510 SclriOt $1200 Per 100 Flamingo $8.00 Dorothy Whitney 3.i0 Golden Beauty 3 00 100 1000 Mrs. LawBon $2.00 $15 00 Adonis 250 20 00 Harry Fenn 2 00 15 00 Got. Roosevelt 1.50 12.00 Mrs. P. Palmer. ... 1.25 10 00 The Queen 2.60 20 00 per 100; $100.00 per lOCO. Per 100 Buttercup $3 00 Prosperity 2.00 Mrs. J. H. Manley 2.50 100 1000 Mrs. E. A.NelsonSI.SO $12.00 White Cloud 150 12.00 Flora Hill 1 25 10.00 Portia 1.25 10.00 Queen Louise 125 10 00 D.rothy 125 10 00 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing— -Finest Grown. ^^Orders booked for delivery in April, May and June. LIIEHTY, rose pots. $ 2 00 per 100 3H-inoh pots, per 100 JII.OO BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, SOlOEH GATES, KAISERINS, rose pots, per 100 10.00 3H-lnch pots per 100 16.00 _j SEND FOR PRICE LIST. J,L, DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa, Rooted CARNATION CUTTINGS ...IVO-W IiE>A.I3^5r... WHITE. Per 100 1000 Queen Louise $1.00 $1000 Flora Hill 1.00 10.00 Alba 1.40 1250 Gov. Wolcott 100 1000 Norway 1.00 10.00 LlllianPond 1.40 12.50 Chicot 1.20 10.00 PINK. Mrs. Thos. Lawson 1.40 12.50 Enchantress 3.50 30.00 Mrs.Joost 100 10.00 Success I.OO 10.00 Mermaid 1.00 10.00 Cressbrook 1.00 10.00 Pres. MoKlnley 1.40 12.50 Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt 1.40 12.50 SCARLET. G. H.Crane 1.00 10.00 SCARLET. Per 100 America i.oo Potter Palmer i.oo Estelle 1.40 J H Manley 1.50 Apollo .■ 1.60 CRIMSON. Harlowarden 1.40 Gov. Roosevelt 1.80 YELLOW. Golden Beauty 1.40 Eldorado 1.00 VARIEGATED. Prosperity 1.40 Marshall Field 140 Stella 1.40 Armazlndy 1.00 Viola Allen 1.20 Gaiety 1.20 1000 10.00 laoo 12.50 15.00 15.00 12.50 10.00 12.B0 10.00 12.50 12.50 12.50 10 00 U.OO 11.00 Special prices on large lots. Unrooted pips at half price of above. 25 at 100; 250 at 1000 rates. Express prepaid at above prices. Cash or C. O. D. with privilege of examining. LOOM IS FLORAL COMPANY, Loomis, Cal. Please mention the American Plorist when uuriling, ^CARNATldNS? S 12.00 par 100 100.00 par 1000 260 at 1000 rate. VICTORY To Ba Disseminated 1906. -PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR ROOTED CUTTINCS.- Per ICO WHITE LAWSON $8.C0 NELSON FISHER 6.00 MRS PATTEN 6.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 PROSPERITY 3.00 THE BELI E 6.00 LADY BOUNTIFUL 6.00 Per 100 HARRY FENN $260 GOETHE, light pink 2.50 GENEVIEVE LORD 260 MANLEY 300 MACEO 1.60 CERVERA, variegated 2.00 LAWSON 2 00 -5 per cant discount for cash with order.- GUTTMAN & WEBER, Lynbrook, L. I., N. Y. ^ Address all Correspondence to B2 W. 29th St., ▼wwvv ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼»▼▼▼▼ wvww w wwvw www Please mention the American Florist when writing. eww York, ♦ 98 The American Florist. Feb. 4, Louisville. Last week found things appearing a little bit slow, there being nothing of unusual importance going on. McKinley clay was quite a disappointment, there being very little unusual business. The poor weather probably had a great deal to do with it. Eoses are a little better in quality and the quantity is about equal to the demand, which has been good. Carnations have been rapidly increasing in quality and decreasing in quantity, and the demand has been exceptionally good. Violets are coming in in good quantities. Sweet peas are stiU in small quantities, with fair qual- ity and demand. Shipped mignonettes have improved wonderfully in quality, but the demand has been a little slow. Lily of the valley can be had in great quantity. Stevia is about over. Bulb- ous stock is coming on nicely and a good supply can soon be expected. The regular monthly meeting of the Kentucky Society of Florists will be held Tuesday night, February 7, at Mr. Wettle's residence on Broadway and Eubel streets. Besides other impor- tant business, the bowling question will probably be put through. Those who attended the carnation meeting at Chicago seemed very highly pleased with the exhibition and estab- lishments visited. Those who attended were Mrs. C. B. Thompson, Jacob Schulz, George E. Schulz, C. H. Kunzman, and David Weller. F. L. S. Syracuse, N. Y. Considerable complaint is made by the florists that the demand for roses has fallen off and that there is but little profit in handling them. In a city the size of Syracuse roses are used only when they are absolutely neces- sary as in the case of weddings. The question of foliage is agitating the florists. With the prices the Syracuse people are willing to pay for cut flowers, florists cannot afford to throw in for nothing a spray of foliage. P. E. Quinlan & Company are cutting a large quantity of carnations of excel- lent quality. Flamingo, which at one time seemed in disfavor, has come along nicely and the company has decided to grow more. Lady Bountiful is doing well and the new carnation. Vespers, a white fringed bloom, has been doing well. The company is cutting a quan- tity of Princess of Wales violets. Wheadon & Henele have received a shipment of large Enchantress carna- tions from Bard & Davis. Mr. Wheadon says that prices hold firm and business is fair. Henry Morris has a fine display of carnations. Mr. Morris' landlord is putting in a new tile window for him and is refurnishing his store. L. E. Marquisee's stock of carnations looks well. A. J. B. Glen Cove, N. Y. The Nassau County Gardeners' and Florists' Club ha« been organized with the election of the following officers: President, Thomas Harrison; vice-presi- dent, James Halloway; treasurer, Ernest J. Brown; secretary, Samuel J. Trepess. The meetings are to be held on the first Wednesday in each month at 3 p. m. S. J. T. The finest commercial scarlet ever introduced. Place your order early. Send for circular. Price, $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. B* K. & B. Floral Co. RICHMOND. IND. CRISIS TMs NEW CARNATION has been thorouglily tried the last two years and is the best SCarlet Carnation we have ever seen. It is a money maker. Send for descriptive circular. Price, $12.00 per 100; $100 00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg. Pa. Rooted Carnation Cuttings. PINK Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress $3 00 S25 00 Fair Maid 250 20.00 Alpine Glow 2.50 2000 Lawson 2.00 15 00 Nelson 2.0J 1500 WHITE Queen 2.60 20.0o Queen Louise 2.00 15 00 Boston Market 2.60 20.00 Marion 2.00 15 00 RED Flamingo 6.00 Crusader 6.C0 Crane 2 00 15.00 Mrs. Patten 6.00 Prosperity 2.50 20.00 Harlowarden 3 00 25.00 Ws can furnish Cuttings of ail the Standard Varlatlss. The Leo Niessen Co. 1217 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. CARNATIONS "S, WHITE LAWSON. The king of white sores. A strong groover and a free bloomer. \Ve have 60OO ready to be shipped. All rrders wilt be filled in rotation. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Per lOO 1000 Lady Bountiful $7.00 $60.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 6.00 60 00 Nelson Fisher 7 00 60.00 Daheim 6.00 60 00 Enchantress 3.60 80.00 Boston Market 8.60 20.00 The Queen 2 50 20 00 Mrs. T. W. Lawson 2.00 18.00 Gen. Maceo 2.00 16.00 Morning Glory 2.00 16.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt S.OO 26 00 Melba 150 12 00 Queen Louise 160 12.00 White Cloud 1.60 12.00 CRAFTED ROSES. We are nowr booking orders for future delivery. 'Write for prices. WOOD BROS, Fishkilt, N. Y. Please mention the American Ftorist when un ittng. ROOTED CARNATION GUHINGS. NOW READY White Lawson M. A. Patten Flamingo Nelson Fisher Lady Bountiful Albatross The above at $6 per 100; $10 per 1000. The following at $3 per 100; $25 per 1000: Enchantress The Queen Boston Market Fair Maid IMPERIAL GREENHOUSES, "J.'^^ Please men/ton the American Florist when •uiriting. Paris Daisies. ASPARACUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, Extra heavy. 2 in .2c; 3-in. 4c ASP. SPRENCERI. 2-inoh, J1.75 per 100. HARDY PINKS, lar^e Seld-grown. 5 sorts, 5c. UMBRELLA PLANTS 2 In. flne, 2Ko. PaRIS DAISY, Giant 2-inch, 21^0. ABUTILONS, 4 varieties. 2M-iDob, 3c. Rooted Cuttings, prepaid: HaUotrops, 81 per 100. Agsratum,Ourney, Pauline SOc per 100. Salvia, Splendens. Bonfire, 90i per 100 Fuchsia. 5 best varieties, $1.25 per 100. Hardy Pinks, 1 varie- tips, some everblooming. 75c per 100 $7 00 per 1000 Dbl. Patunlas, 10 finest, $1.00 per 100. Rax Bagonlas, 15 sorts. $1.10 per 100. Alter- nanthora 2 reds, yellow. $5.00 per lOOO. Ver- benas, <5 prr iro Swainsona Alba, 75o per ICO. Tradaacantia, 21;ind», 75c uer lOU. Ever- blooming Forget. me-nots, $1.00 per 100. Artillery Plant, 75d per 100. CASH BYER BROS, Chambersburg, Pa. Always mention the American Flo- rist when you order stock.,^ 1905- Th E American Florist. 99 Adiantum Croweanum Si^ii#^ The New Maidenhair Fern, stands squarely and strictly on its merits. ^ .^ «^ ^m «^ Its sterling values considered, the selling prices of Adiantum Croweanum, as here given, are unusually low: strong Plants, Irom 3-inch pots, S2.50 per dozen; SI 5.00 per 100; $125 per 1000. 25 plants at > 00 rates. 250 at 1000 rales. SlOOperlOOO in 5,000 lots. GENERAL AGENTS: H. A. DREER. W. W. BARNARD « CO., Philadelphia, Pa. Chloago, III. VAUCHAN'S SEED STORE, F. R. PIERSON CO., Chicago and Naw Voik. Tarrytown, N. Y. W. r. KaSTING, Sole Distributor, 383-87 EllicoitSi., BirrALO,N.Y. CARNATION CUTTINGS WELL ROOTED, FROM SELECTED STOCK. NELSON FISHER.... Per 100 Per 1000 $7.00 $60.00 MRS. M. A. PATTEN. 6.00 60.00 FLAMINGO 6.00 60.00 CRUSADER 6.00 60.00 D. WHITNEY 6.00 4000 ENCHANTRESS 400 80.00 H. FENN 3.00 26.00 MANLEY 3.00 26.00 PAIR MAID 2.60 20 00 QUEEN 3.00 26.00 BACKER & CO., BiUerica, Mass. FUase mentjon the American Florist when writing. Rooted Carnation Cuttings All Ordsr* Flllad In Rotation. Per 100 Mrs. M. A. Patten variegated S6 OO White Lawson 500 Flamingo scarlet 6.00 Albatross white &.iO Efiohaotresfi 3.O0 taeen white 2.50 oston Market white 3.00 Qneen Louise, Lawson 200 J. H. Mauley scarlet 2.00 Challenger scarlet 2.00 Write for Prices on I arqe lots. 5 Per Cent Discount for Cash wiib Order. Jas. D. Cockcroft. !!.°.%".%°"- BOOTED CUTTINGS That will give satisfaction and returns. 100 IflOn 100 1000 LawsoB »1.50 112.00 Q. Louise. ..II. as SIO 00 Joost 125 lOOJ HoraHill... 1.25 10 00 Marquis 125 10 00 White Cloud 1 50 12.50 Enohanttess. 4.00 3O00 Prosperity.. 150 12 50 B. Market... 2.60 20.C0 Estelle 2.00 15.00 Q aiity is Our Hobby. W. C. HILL FLORAL CO., Strealor, III. Have You Placed Your Order For ^RED. BIRKI The Commercial White? If not do so. MI orders booked now are for March delivery C^ JOHN MURGHIE, Sharon, Pa. \ S.S.SKIDELSKY, Philadelphia. WM. PENN READY NOW. NO WAITING. A pleasing shade of pink, on a stiff, wiry stem. Growth clean and upright; no ueeless foliage. Flowers large enough for all ordinary purposes. Will Produce More Flowers p?' Square Foot Than Any Carnat>on Now Grown. Worth growing by the thousand but rather than have you miss tr> ing it. I will mall free of charge 25 rooted cuttings f^r $2.50: tlO.OO per 100; $75.00 per luCO; 250 for $ 8.73. SEND FOR LIST OF OTHBB VARIETIES. Queen Louise and Lillian Pond. $10.00 per 1000. Floriana and Harry Fenn, $13.50 per lOCO. ALBERT M. HERB, Lancaster, Pa. Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS. Send for price list of all the new and standard sorts. Wm. SWdynOg Kennelt square. PhHa. NEW CARNATION William Penn A seedling of Scott and McGowan. A very pleasing, salable shade of pink. Free and conttnnous bloomer, good bablt, and should be planted by every grower, who uses his own flowers, because there are always plenty to use. I have grown It for five years and it has given me more good salable flowers per square foot than any other variety I ever grew. Price per 100, $10 00; 25 at 100 rates. Price per 1000 S75 00; 250 at lOOO rates. FRANK L KOHR, Lancaster, Pa. R. F. D. No. 3 Please mention Ike Amertcan Florist when umling. Carnation Cuttings. Per 100 Per 1000 ENCHANTRESS $3.50 $30.00 PAIR MAID aSO 2000 QDEKN 800 2500 QOEEN LOUISE 2 00 15 00 HWSON 2.50 20.00 CRKSSBROOK 2.00 15.00 CHvLLENGER 200 15.00 MACEO 200 15.00 H^RRY FENN 8.0) 2S.00 PROSPKRITV 2.50 20.00 G M. BRADT 300 25.00 FIANCEE 1200 lOO.OO C. WABBUBTON, FALL RIVER, MASS. National Florists' Board of Trade, OHIca: 66 Pine SIreal, Naw 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 ac- counts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that are In arreara? iOO The American Florist. Feb. 4, European Horticulture. (FEOM the BRITISH HORTICULTURAI, PAPERS.) Manure for Hoses. — According to Rosen- zeltung, the best manure for roses is to give something like 100 pounds o£ weil-decayed stable manure to every square yard of soil, two pounds of lime, five ounces of basic slag, and one-tenth pound of chloride of lime. The rose loves lime, and one can apply it in no matter what form. A Damp-pboop Potato.— Mr. Labergerie, a well-known agricultural authority in the Department of Vienne, in Central France, asserts that he has been able to produce a new variety of potato, which is damp-proof. By using a wild Uruguayan variety as one of the parents, he has raised a potato which flourishes best in wet soil, where its yield is about six times that of the ordinary variety. Uruquatan Potato.— At the last meeting of the Academy of Science particulars were given of a new variety of potato that grows best in damp soil. It has been developed by selection by M. Labergerie, of Verrieres, Vienne, from a wild Uruguayan variety. It yields seventeen per cent, of feeula or starch. When grown in dry soil the return does not exceed 10,000 kilograms (22,047 pounds) per hectare (2.471 acres), while in damp soil it yields 90,000 kilograms 098,414 pounds). HOBTicuLTrRE In Italt — .\n incrcised .ictivity in lines pertaining to horticulture all over Italy is plainly noticeable. There is no doubt that 'the great international show recently held in Turin has done and will do much to encourage and further the growing interest in matters horticul- tural. Combating Red Spider.— Charcoal ashes dusted and powdered over and through the foliage of plants infested with red spider is recommended as an infallible remedy The plants should be well sprinkled before applying the ashes. John Seden.— It is announced that John Seden, the well known hybridizer of James Veitoh & Son, London, Eng., has retired from the firm on a well earned pension. Mr Seden has been con- nected with Veitch & Son since 1861, and his name is familiar to plant growers everywhere through the many hybrids he has produced, espe- cially among orchids. His efforts were not con- fined to orchids by any means as he has raised many good fruits and decorative plants. Begonia Gloire de Sceaus.— Among the many winter-flowering begonias the variety under note should take a prominent place. Apart from its Ijeautifully colored leaves, the majestic appear- ance of well-grown plants of this begonia serves to set off the siove or structure in which it is grown to a marked degree, while the flowers are hardly surpassed for beauty by any other winter- llowering subject grown. Neither can it be called difncult to grow, fur with ordinary care and potted in a suitable compost this vuriety will make fine specimens and bloom right through the dull months of the year. British Sweet Pea Society.- It has been arranged to hold the 1905 exhibition in con- junction with the Royal Horticultural Society at Vincent square on Tuesday, July 4. Upwards of £90 is offered in money prizes, and Sutton & Sons are presenting a silver challenge cup, value 15 guineas, in class 1, the society giving the winner a gold medal as a permanent memento. The schedule will b© in the hands of all members by January 14. The "Sweet Pea Annual" will be pub- lished one week later, and will be sent free to members. Full particulars on any matter connected with the society will be gladly furnished by Horace J. Wright, 32 Dault Road, Wandsworth, London. IMPORTE'D Flowers.— It would appear from the official records that the cultivators of flowers for market are more successful in meeting the demand for their products than are the growers of fruits and vegetables. While in several instances the imports of fruits and vegetables continue to increase year by year, the Imports of flowers steadily decrease, although there is no dimin- ution In their use. These facts suggest that the flower growers are not only showing greater activity, but are quick to take note of what flowers are likely to be in the great- est demand in the recurring seasons. The value of the flower imports for the past year was £242,454, against £248,689 In 1903, and £267,281 In 1902. Eckpord's New Sweet Peas.- Only three new sweet peas are to be distributed by H. Eckford this season, and though many lovers of these fragrant annuals will be some- what disappointed that Henry Eckford and Queen Alexandra, not to mention other seed- lings, are not yet obtainable, they will agree that the newcomers are excellent. The three are Romolo Plazzarl, a brilliant blue, and an improvement long waited for In this section; whether Black Michael will supersede Black Knight remains to be seen, but there should be room for both; the third variety is David R, Williamson, named after the well-known horticultural cleric of KIrkmalden, and It la another beautiful blue sweet pea. We are pleased to note that Mr. Eckford is in his new list promoting strongly the aims of the National Sweet Pea Society, as he writes: "In the following pages a good many sweet peas are marked 'discarded.' I still grow and can supply seed of these, but it is my intention to eventually exclude them from the list, as other and better varieties in sim- ilar colors have taken their place." By this process of exclusion, the veteran raiser is doing almost as good service to sweet pea lovers as by the raising of new varieties. Sowing Cattleta and Ctpriphditim Se)EDS. — Do not attempt to open the capsules, but wait until these split naturally. To prevent the seeds being wasted, tie a piece of silk or paper around each pod before they split. The sooner the seeds are sown after ripening the better, and the usual seedbed is the compost in which other specimen orchids are growing. The compost should be moist at the time of sowing, and kept moist by gently dewing it over with a fine spray; watering in the ordinary way would swill the seed away. The seeds, of course, do not need covering; simply shake them out of the pods upon the compost, keep moist, and, if good, they will probably ger- minate in a couple of months. But it is not unusual for the seeds to lie for a year or more before germinating. At first the young plants are hardly visible to the naked eye, a little green globular mass, but as soon as the first leaf, forms they can easily be seen. The greatest care is necessary, or these damp off before reaching this stage. WHITE LAW'ON which we introdaced last season has given ereat satisfaction, and has proved to be The Finest White Camation ever lent out Remem- ber we are headquarters for it. The demand will undoubtedly exceed the supply this season, and in order to secure early delivery, no time should be lost in placing order. We are now booking orders for early January delivery. Orders will be filled strictly io rotation as received, so the earlier orders are booked the earlier deliveries can be made. We can supoly Fjrtt-cass strong rootfld cuttings, $7 per 100; $60 per 1000. Also the other novelties of the season— Fiancee, Cardinal. Fred Burki etc. Also the cream of older sorts — Mrs M. A Patten. Daheim. Enchantress, Flamingo, Mrs. Ihoi. W Lawson. etc. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson. N. Y, Please mention the A mertcan Florist -when writing. Bedding Plants. CASH WITH ORDER. ^^Xl. Tc. Per 1000 Exp. Mail 50.000Alternanthera«,red,yellow, $ 5 815.00 % 65 Aiyssum, double sweet 2.00 1.00 Boston Ferns, 5-iDch, 25o each.. 3 00 Feverfew, Little Gem $15 300 1.00 Fuchsia 6 nampd varieties 3 50 1.50 25.U(J0 Geraniums, Nutc and 20 other varieties 2,50 1.50 15,000 Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi 2.00 1 00 Pe'unias. double fringed, white 2.50 1.50 Pansies, Florists' International, in bud and bloom 815 2.00 Sa'via. 4 named varieties 2.00 1.00 Forget-me-nots 2.00 1.00 LUDVIG MOSBAEK, Onarga, ill. SPECIAL OFFER Of Florists' Orchids. We Want More Room for Large Importations. Cyprlpadlum Inslgne, 5,000 established unflow- ered growths, 88.00 per 100; 875.00 per 1000. Cyprlpadlum Callooum, 1 000 established un flowered growths, 820 00 per 100. Cyprlpadlum Lawrano«anum, 1,600 established unflowered gruwths S2iS 00 (jor 100, Dandroblum Formosum CIganlaum, The florists' white orch d, established plants, 8 to 10 bulbs. $9 00 per 12; 870.f0 per 1(0. Vanda Coarulaa, The florists' blue orchid. A rara opportunity. Established plants, 10 to 12 leaves, 8i5.00 per 12; 12 to 15 leaves, 822.00 per 12. All clean, healthy plants. For other quota- tations, see our catalogue, to be had from Julius Roelirs' Exotic Nurseries, Rutherford, N. J. ALWAYS MENTION THE.... AMERICAN FLORIST WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS. CARNATIONS 150,000 Rooted Cuttings. Per 100 1000 Queen Louise (i.oo $io.00 America i.OO 10.00 G. H. Crane 1.00 10.00 Eldorado 1.20 10.00 iVIarsliail Field 1.40 12.50 Armazindy 1.00 10.00 Mrs Joosl 1.00 10.00 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 1.40 12 50 Pres. IHcKinley 1.40 12.50 Success 1.00 10 00 Hariowarden 1.40 12.50 Unrooted cuttings at half price. Terms: Cash or C. O. D. w.th privilege of examina- tion. Express prepaid at above prices and satisfaction guaranteed. HERMITAGE CARNATION CO., LOOMIS, CAL. Clirysantlieniuni^ ARE OUR SPECIALTY. Our Name is Associated with the j BEST AMERICAN INTRODUCTIONS. judge our This Year's Introductions by the PastJ Just as good, if not belter. ' We also have the I BEST FROM OTHER RAISERS HERE and! ABROAD. i Our Catalogue for 1905 describes all. NATHAN SMITH & SON, £^c"ri OlOOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS^ Per 100 1000 WHITE LAWSON 56 lO S5O00 FLAMINGO 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 300 25.00 THE yOEEN 350 20.00 CARDINAL, from 2-inch pots 12.00 l»archmont Nurseries, Larohmonl. N. Y. Chrysanthemum Novelties Merstham Yellow, White CoombeB, Emily Mile- ham. Valerie Greenham, Mrs. H A. Allen and all other novelties 50c each; $5.00 per doz. Mrs. \V. Duckham. the cup winner. 75c each; $7.50 per dozen. Send for list. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. Rooted Cuttings NOW READY. Ghfysanthemums A FEW OF OUR LEADERS: Wm. Duckham, Ben Wells, F. A. Cobbold, Leila Filkins, $3 per hundred. Dr. Enguehard, $4; Mrs. Thirkell, $2. Send lor complete list. NoorderflUed less than $1. W. A. CHULFANT, Springfield, Mo. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Opah, Mme. Ilergman. Willowbrook and October sunshine. Rooted Cuttings of VIOLETS ot all kinds. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids. Mich. CHRYSANTHEMUMS strong Rooted Cuttings and Plants. Lead- ing standard varieties. Write for list of varieties and prices. Cash or satis- factory references. Address Baur Floral Co., Erie* Pa. igo5. The American Florist. 101 Orchids I i^ CAFTLEYA MENDElII. just arrived in fine con- dition a shipment of this scarce and beautiful Orchid. Also Laelia Anceps and Oncidium Tlgrinum, etc. Write for special list No. 14. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. Please mention the A merican Florist when wriUAg. GARDENIA PLANTS. (GRANDIFLORA CAPE JESMMINE.) Our leading specialty. Natural growing con- ditions here ideal; size tells its own story. ^Ve do not think they can be equaled elsewhere. 1- year, 18 to 24-in., $1 60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Dormant now and until February 25th. C. W. BENSON, Alvin, Tex P eacock's •••Dahlias For plants or bulbs address L. K. PEACOCK, Dahlia Specialist, ATCO, N. J. CYCLAMEN SPLENDENS GI6ANTEUM HYBRIDS. In bud and bloom, from 5-lnch pots %l 50 per doz.; $3(^ 00 per 100. PRIM' LA CHINENSIS and OBCONICA GRANDI- FLORA, in bud and bloom from 4-lncb pots, $7.00 per 100. PAUL MADER, East Stroadsborg. Pa. GERANIUMS. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Fifteen varieties at tlO.OO and $12.50 per 1000. Send for complete price list of GERANIUMS and CARNATIONS. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. The Brockton Dahlia Farm Was frozen up last year, but is thawed out this year, aid ia ready for business, with the finest collection of Dahlias in the United States. Send for price list. W. P. LOTHROP, EAST BRIDCEWATER, MASS. JOHN BURTON, Ass'gnee for ROBERT CRAIG & SON, ROSFS, PaLMS, and Novdtiei In Decorative Planti. Maricet and 49th Sts , Philadelphia, Pa. SALVIA. The two best sorts. LORD FAUNTLERQv, rdwarf). BONFIRE, (tall). Rooted cuttings, tl.OO per 100; $8.10 per lUOO. Send For Our Lilt ol other Stock. TheW. T.Buckley Co.. ""'"a:'"'-''- RUDBECKIA^ Per 100 Extra choice, large clamps 95.00 Asp. Sprangsrl, extra quality, 3K-ln. pots... 2.00 Asp. PlumosuB, extra quality, 2M-in. pots. . . 2.50 Asp. Plumosus, extra quality, 3-in. pots 4.00 JOHN BROD, Niles Center, III. Once transpjantpd, ready March 1. Seed taken from only the choicest stock — nothing better $2 00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. C. WINTERICH, Defiance, O. Cyclamen A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. KENTIAS, As fine alot of single and made-up plants as ever grown, 4-in., 5-in., 6-in., 7-in., and 8-ln. pots, at 20c, 35c, 75c, $1.50 to $3.00 each. BOSTON FERNS, 5-lnch, $30 per 100. DRACAENA INOIVISA, 3, 4, ^inch, $5.00, $10.00 and $25.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2 and 8-in., $4.00 and $8.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 and 3-in., $3.00 and $5.00 oer 100. GIRANIUMS, Jean Viand, S. A. Nutt, Castel- lane, John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Double, Gen. Grant, La Favorite, 2 in pota, $2.00 per 100. Unrooted cuttings of CARNATIONS. The best and cheapest way to buy them. Queen Louise, Portia, Crocker, Qoodenough, BOc per 100. Lawson, $1.00 per 100 GLADIOLUS BULBS, good mixture, 75o per lOO, $6.00 per lOOD GERMAN IVY. 2-in., J3.50 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. CEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. Please mention the American Florist when writing. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS Verschaffeltii, Fire Brand, Golden Queen, Beck- with's Gem, Lord Palmerston, Queen Victoria and Fancies, 60o per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Golden Redder (original) and Hero 75o per 10); $6.00 per 1000. A discount of 10 per cent allowed on 10,1 OJ or more Goleus. More liberal discount on large orders. ACERATUM, Princess Pauline and Stella Gurney. SALVIA, Splendens and Jean Revenal, rooted cuttinea, 7Sc per lOO; $6.00 per 1000. VINCA VARIECATA, 3-in. pots, $5 00 per 100. FRANK A. PIERSON, °"°c^yN^^^- Rooted Cuttings PELARGONIUMS, 15 var., $3 25 per '00. VERBENAS. 30 var., 60o oer 100 $i.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE, 13 var., $1.00 per 100. $8 per 1000. PETUNIAS, 20 var., $t. 25 per 100 $10 OJ per 1000. SALVIAS, 6 var , $1 00 ner 100 $8 00 oer 1(01. GIANT ALYSSUM. $1.00 pei 100; $8 00 per lOOO. AGERATUMS, 4 var., 60j per 100: $5.0J per 1000. COLEUS, 40 var., 70o per 100; $6 00 per ICOO. DAISIES, $1.00 per 110. Express prepaid on all R. C. Cash with orders. Write S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kan. ■^ _^ __ __•_,.._ Giant Guaranteed to f A n & I A Ck please, $2.00 per 1000, ■ ** ■■'^■^-'*^ Safely packed with liberal count. Primula. Obc. Grandifl. , pink shades mixed. In bloom, 2-ln., IHc. Alyuum, Giant double, 2o. Heliotrope, blue, lV4c. Fuchsia. 2o. Asp Sprengeri, 2-in.. i^i Plumosus Nanus, l%i-ln , IMc. 3-in.,4o. Rooted Cuttings, prepaid, per 100: Alyssum. Giant, 75c »garatum Gurney, 60a; Alter- nanthera, beat red and yellow, 45c; fall rooted, extra strong, 5' c: $4.50 per 1000 Fuchsia, 5 fine sorts $1.25. Giant Marg. Daisy, white, $1.00. Rose Geranium, $l.(i0. CASH. BVER FLORAL COMPANY Shippensburg, Pa. Pansy Plants Large flowering, 60c per 100; $3.50 per 1000. Per 100 300 Psiargonlums, mixed, 3-in. pots $2.50 Asp. Plumo.us Nanus, small plants to close 1.75 10 Vars Geraniums 2H pots and 2-in. pots 2.50 Asp. Plumosus Nanus Sssd, February $5.00 p^r lOuO 75 Alternanlharas, red and yellow, March 1 2.00 10 Vars. Coleus,2 in. pots, March 1 2.00 CASH JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. PANSY PLANTS ^•^Si^R^'Tr" Pine plants, fancy colors, large flowering. Large plants in bud and bloom, $1.00 per 100. Medium size for cold frames, $3.60 per 1000; 600 for $2.00. By mail, 76c per 100. Seed, $1.00 per pkt.; $6.00 per oz. Cash with order. El Di JENNINUOl SOIITHPORT, CONN. SBOWER or THB nXKBT PAHSIZ9. FORYOURWANTS ROSES. BOSTON, PIERSONI and SCOTTII FERNS, ASPARAGUS PLU- MOSUS and SPRENGERI, CARNA- TIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS and MISCELLANEOUS STOCK, Write GEO. A. Kini, Pekin, III. Grower For the Trade. Easter Plants A SPECIALTV. I have an increased stock this year, ready to bloom for Kaster, including Spiraea compacta, floribunda. Japonica and Gladitone Three houses full of choice Azale> Indica, all sizes and prices, 7i5o,$l OOand$1.25:I,500VanderC'Uy«sen;Hydrangea Otaska: Cineraria hybrid a, 6-inch pots; Japan and Harrisii lilies by the thousands White Daisies: Ficus Elaslica. 6 to 7-inch. $6 00 to $9 00 per doz. ; Araucaria Enclsa, 7-ioch. 30 to 35 inches high, $1.50 each. Hyicintht Tulips. Von Sion daffodils. Dncao Amtrlcan Beauty, La Prance, and nUoCO, Bride. Everything In large quantity and at lowest prices. Watch tor Special Easter Advertisement. GODFREY ASCHMSNN, Wholeiale Grower and Importer ol Pot Planti. Bell Phone Tioga 8669 A. 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the A mericin Florist when itiriting. Mrs. Winters The beautiful new white is still queen of the world , strong tubers, $10 00 per 100. Ingeborg Egeland the leading scarlet cactus, $3.00 per doz.; $20 per 100. O'her novel- ties and standards. Also d uble field grown Hollyhocks true to color, $3.00 per 100. Gladioli, Peonies and Hardy Plants. Send for catalogue. W. W. WILMORE. Dahlia Speciaiist, Box 382, DENVER, COL. VERY LOW RATES Southwest VIA THE WABASH Feb. 7 and 31. and March 7 and 21, THE WABASH will sell special homeseekers' tickets from Chicat?o to many points in Texas. Louisiana. Kansas. Indian and Oklaho- ma Territories, at $30 for the round trip. Limit, three weeks from date of sale. For maps, time card and full particu- lars, address any of the undersigned. T. P. SCOTT, Gen'l Agt., Milwaukee, Wis. R. S. GREENWOOD, M. P. Agt.. Chicago. F. A. PALMER, A. G. P. Agt.. Chicago. C. S. CRAXE. G. P. & T. A.. St. Louis. 102 The American Florist, Feb. 4, Newport, B. I. THE MARKET. Business which started last week in good shape received a stopper on Wednesday when in common with the rest of New England the blizzard struck us. It was the worst storm ever expe- rienced here. Eetail prices for cut flowers, while not much changed are better maintained, and one can say that trade has picked up. Instead of car- nations selling for 50 cents a dozen, with a few going at 75 cents, they are quoted at 75 cents, with possibly sales at 50 cents for something quite infe- rior. Eoses, lily of the valley, and vio- lets are the same as for several weeks past. On the avenue trade is slow as there are few society people here now, and there have been no fashionable functions going on lately that require flowers. NOTES. Last Thursday evening the annual celebration of the birth of Eobert Burns was observed by the usual Scotch ball in Masonic hall. Many of our most prominent gardeners served on the various committees, and made the affair an unqualified success. James (J. Kyle was floor manager, and he was assisted by Charles D. Stark, Jr. James Boyd, head gardener to Mrs. Wniiam Astor, sent a lot of Harrisii blooms to New York this year for Mrs. Astor 's ball. That the flowers might reach their destination in good order Mr. Boyd and his assistants went per- sonally to New York with them. The decorations at the dinner and cotillon of James Stillman in New York on Friday were of American Beauty roses simply, of which there was a great profusion. M. Eiee & Company of Philadelphia, are placing a great many goods in this section, especially in florists' ribbons and chiffons. Arthur Griffin, head gardener to Elbridge T. (Jerry, sent some superbly grown azaleas to New York for the Gerry ball. Ernest Schoepke has been here for several days taking orders for a gen- eral line of nursery stock, Mr. Hay, in the interest of Henry A. Dreer, of Philadelphia, has been here for a week. Henry J. Hass made a trip to New York a few days ago. X. Albany, N. T. F. A. Danker, the well known Maiden Lane florist, thought of a novel scheme of window decoration in honor of McKinley day. He decorated his win- dow with vases of all sizes filled with thirty different varieties of carnations, most of which have been lately intro- duced. Among the varieties shown were Enchantress, Mrs. Patten, Daheim, Lady Bo for Catalogue Purposes. % WE have a large assortment of strictly high-class halftones of which we can supply electros suitable for catalogue illustration. If you need anything in this way, state your re- quirements and we will submit proofa of the Illustrations in stock Price lor caih only 15 cenii per square inch. THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Palms and Asparagus Cheap. Per 100 Latania Bor., >-in. pot, seed leaves.. 8.M " " S-in. pot, 16-18 in., S-8 ctar. Ivs. U.OO " " 6-iD. pot, 18-SO in., 8-4 cbr. Ivs. 16.00 •• " 6-in. pot, 80-34 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 80.00 Kentia Bel., 8M-in. pot, 6- 8 in. ,8 leaves. .10.00 " " 8 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 8-4 leaves. .18.60 " ■■ 4 -in. pot, 18-16 in., 4-6 leaves.. 16.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, 8-inch $8.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 8-inch 8.M " " " 8-iDch 6.00 SHERMIN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY. lA. Ptease mention the American Florist when writing, Kentia Forsteriana, 2-in. pots Per 100 Per 1000 very strong 8 5.00 815 CO Keniia Belmoreana, 2-in. pots, very strong 4.00 Corypha Australis, SH-io. P<^t6 4 00 ChamEerops Excelsa, 2-in. pots 3 00 Phoenix Canaritnsis, S-in. pots 4 00 Pbceaix Leonensis and Reclinata 2-in. pots 3 00 Washingtouia Bobusta, SVi-in. pots 4.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, 1-year-old, from flats 100 Boston Fi-rns from late house 6-in 25.00 Piersoni from late house. 6-in. pots 35 00 Exotic Nursery, A J.Verhelle, M.qr.,Santa Barbara.Cal. Nephrolepis Scoftii. The most graceful and symmetrical Nephrolepis known. It makes three times as many fronds as the Boston Fern in a given time. Prices, 6-inch pot-grown, ready for 8- inch, $15.00 per doz.; 7- mch, pot-grown, {24.00 per doz.; 8-incb, pot- grown, $36 00 per doz. I^kki. CmmII Keap St. Greenhouses, iionn aeon, brooklvn, n. y. Please mention the A merican Ftorist when writing. Geo. Wittbold Co., 1867 Buoklngham PI., CHICASO, ILL. 35.00 35.00 25.00 35.00 8.00 Sand lor Price List on Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Adiantum Hybridum $5 00 per tOO, Strong 2}i-inch pots. The best of Maidenhair Ferns. Over 100 testimonials from leading growers. A. LEY&BRO., N.Lan^don.D.C. I^ase mention the A ?nerican Florist when writing, BOSTON FERNS. 4-ln.,$15 00; 5-in..$'5 0O; 6-in., $40.00 per 100. 7-in., 60c; 8 in , 75a each. Strong rooted rnnners of BOSTON, $2.00 per IQO. DAVIS BROS., MORPISON, ILL., and GENEVA, ILL. PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants. R. DBEYEB, Woodslde, L. I., M. Y. Asparagus Plumosus, so CENTS PER STRING. Carnation Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Good stock. W. H. WATSON, Lapeer, Mich. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. /poj. The American Florist. lOS « There is only One ft Wm\MXm^% jwA?i?¥'^|&ma0^' J^ IWIWIWMiWWIflimilllMMBMWMIi WHAT A FEW SAY, ALL THAT USE IT SAY. Montclair. N J. I think your The Fumigating Kind Tobacco "owder is by far the most effective and satisfac- factory Fumigatoron the mar- ket, not only as regards its re- sults but also in the methods of usin?. and I have gladly rec- ommended it to my friends : the sprinkling Kind Tobacno Pow- der equally good »nd effective H. BRADLF.Y. Wullingford, Conn. Please send me by freight 100 lbs. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco ^'owder X find nothing better. I have used it for four years and find no injury to blossoms. GEO. H. RUWDEN. Marion, Ind. Your Fum gatng Ktnd Tobacco Powder has given me more satisfaction than any other kind of insecti- cide. I have used it now for two years and think it is the safest, cheapest and easiest to handle on the mHrket. GUNNAR TEILMANN Mt, Sterling, Ky. I received the sample of your Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powderbutas I did not use but one-half the amount as directed I did not obtain the best results but am satisfied that if used according to direction it will kill everything it is intended for, as at least 90% of Thrip and Aphis were destroyed this morning. Send me 200 lbs. as quick as you can. EMIL FREDRICH. m FREE trial five pound bag will cost you nothing; more than the express charg;es on it, the trial bag; will prove our assertion that it is the most effective, cleanest and quickest as well as the cheapest (to cents per 100-foot house) article to fumigate with. All aphis killed in one night — our booklet tells of it, we mail one on request. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY, Tobacco Powder Hobbyists, 116, 117, 118 West St., New York. Boston Florist Letter Uo. ROSSIG BROTHERS, jLANUTACTnBERS OP ^mr^j^ FLORISTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely gtalned and var- nUhed, 18x30x12 made In two sectlpns.one for ea.h slza letter, given away with flrat order of 500 letters. Block Letters, IVi or 2-lnoh size, per 100, S2.00. Script Letters, $1 Fastener with each letter oi Used by leadine florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Please jnention the American Florist luhen zvriting, CUT FLOWER BOXES "SIM The best, strongeit knd neateit folding ont flower twx ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them onoe Is to use them alwayi. Per 100 Per lOOC Size No. a 3x4x20 KOO I19.0C i« 1. Sx 4\4xia 1.90 17.60 •( t. Sx 8x18 2.00 19.00 II 8. 4x8x18 2.50 23.00 11 4. Sx 5x24 2.75 26.00 •1 6 4x8x22 3.00 28.50 .1 8. 4x8x28 8.75 8600 u 7. 6x16x20 B.60 54.00 II 8. 3x7x21 8.00 28.50 u 9, 5x10x35 8.B0 62.00 l« JO. 7x20x20 9.60 675C 1. 11. awi.^i.m.. son ssfif Sample free'on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, •0)1104. COLUMBUS, OHia Please mention the A metican Florist when writing. H. Bayersdorfer & COi 50 to.56 North Fourth St., —^^PHILADELPHIA. Please mention the A moican Florist ulten writing. -MANUFACTURERS OF- .A.i*ti£lola^l X^eA^ves. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Sampler Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. ^&T ■West fsaroad^w-a^r, JN«'W "ITOI^^. Please mention the A merican Florist whfn writing- M. RICE & CO., Importers and Manulaoturers, Leading riorisfs* 9,8 Filbert Street, Supply House and . ni^si .■ ■ ■.> w% Ribbon Specialists. Pniladelpliia, Pa* FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., " Sf.T'^^.K. Wired 10,000, ll.tO; 60,000, 16.25. Manufactured by W. J COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sampiik PrAA c^or «iai« bv daalAra^ A. HERMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, and All Florists' Supplies. SsKD Foe Pbiois. 404-412 Eut 34th StrMl. NEW YORK. r.' ,T» , BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS , I Of Every Description I I *^. SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. 407.427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. I .J Twemlow's Old English Liquid Putty STOPS ALL Cre.nh« by SeadaiMR. For Free Famsblet wnte to I IlM Keilnclqi Tobicet J Product ^ I I<»I.Tlll«. K' Tobacco Stems eOo par 100 lbs. In bales of 200 to 260 lbs. Write for special prices on carload lots. F. 6. BORDEN. Milton, Wis. Dealer in Leaf Tobacco. Your Plants Made to look strona and healthy by uaino ''Niootloldo." Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., LODISVILLE, KY. RED STANOaRO POrS. Pnoe per 1000 I. o. b. Harrison: 2-ln., 83.2.5 2ii-in., »i.70; 2H-ln., 13.26: 3 In., M.2S: 3yi-in., S6.60: 4 m., SStO; 5-ln., til. 00: 6-ln , SI8.00 Cash must accompaDy order. HARRISON POTTERY, Harrison, Ohio. rrom New South Wales. Amebican Floeist Co.: — Enclosed please find postoflBce order In payment of my subscription to the Ameeican Flobist, which reaches me with regu- larity and often contains articles and advertisements that are of consider- able interest to me In my business. R. Cheesbmait. 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. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, i..n.ta..u..,. rt FLORISTS' RED STINDUD POTS. Azalea Pols, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 2I3-I5-I7-I9-2I-23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PA. y,ny HOT Buy RED POTS OF US? [STANDARD SIZE Quality— No Better. \ Florists getting In their win- ter supplies will And it to their advantage to write us. Catalogue free. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. i BEST POT IN THE MARKET. ■■ililililHiiillillilllliiillliil* Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing, I^EPpOTS SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWOBTH CC^ky^V^"- Standard POX^ Flower... ■ ^ ' ^ If your greenhouses are within 600 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. tStb and M Street*. WASHINGTON. D. C Red Standard Flower Pots Price li&t and samples on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. BAUtR, Proprietor. PADUCAH. KENTUCKY. Kramer's Pot Hanger The neatest, simplest, most convenient and only practical device for convert- ing ordinary flower pots into hanging baskets. Thev 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 WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN, FLORISTS AND SUPPLY DEALERS. Price with wire chain as shown in out, Sl.OO per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mall, »1.25. I. N. Kramer & Son, ^-Vo^ar- Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. STINDARD FLOWER POTS ! Packed in small orates, easy to handle. Price per orate 120 7-in., in orate, H20 00 8 " 3.00 HAITD lUDS. 48 9-in., in orate, IS.0O 48 10 " 4.80 24 11 " ««0 24 12 " 4.80 12 14 " 4.80 6 16 " 4.B0 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for prioe list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc Ten per cent off for cash witli order Address . .. „ HILFINGER BROS. POHERY, Fort Edward, N. » Or AcensT Rolkib & Sohs, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street. New York City Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. GEO. KELLER & SON, ' MANUFACTURERS OP FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prioei. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood Ave. , CHICAGO. ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" PDLIi SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BDLB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. OnnOIT FLOWER POT MTY., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rap. 4S0 Howard St, •SuijtAm lui/tn jstioiq tivn.unuy ?in uoijusui ssvsij Price per crate 1500 *-ln , in crate, t4.88 1500 2M. B.25 1500 ZM «.00 1000 3 5.00 800 »M B.80 5004 " 4.60 820 5 4.51 144 8 '■ 8.19 -WRITE- 1621-23 N. Leavitt St.. CHICAQO, ILL., FOB PBICBS OF Standard Fotsrt^i^gt'hJn'I porosity combined are the best on the market igo5. The American Florist. 105 BEATING SUPPLIES Overhauled Boilers. The following horizontal tubular boilers will be shipped complete with all fittings and trimminga, and are first-class for heating purposes. 3—30x8, each 170.00 3—36x10, each 90.00 4—36x12, each 100.00 3—42x12, each 125 00 2—42x14, each 145.00 1—42x10 Fire-box Heating Boiler.... 150.00 1—42x12 Fire-box Heating Boiler.... 166.00 1^2x14 Fire-box Heating Boiler.... 176.00 1—48x12 Fire-box Heating Boiler.... 185.00 1— Cast-iron "Florida" Beating Boiler, capacity 1000 feet. Also high pressure boilers of every kind, and a large lot of cylinder boilers of all sizes. Boiler Tubes. Large quantity of boiler tubes, ranging in sizes from 2 to 6-inch. Ask for price. Wrought iron Pipe. All sizes from % to 14-inch, overhauled and complete with threads and couplings. Cresnhouse fittings and supplies ol every sort. WE ISSUE A SPEl UL CATALOGUE. ASK FOR CATALOGUE NO. 27. Chicago House Wrecking Co. W. I6lb ( Iron SI*., CHICASO, ILL Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. FOUND! A place where new and old material for the complete erection or repairing of GREENMOISES can be procured in Exchange for Cash Economical florists get our prices on Glass, Boilers, Ventilating Apparatus, Fittings, Pipe, White Lead, Paint, Putty, Hot Bed Sash, Etc. OLD GREENHOUSES BOUGHT. ETROPOLITAN lATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. M References: Dunn. Bradstreet.and Broad- way Bank of Brooklyn. The Standard -VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with telf- olling oupB. 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 Orip Proof gutter on the marlset. The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals for slmpliolty or Iti working. Catalogue free. E. HIPPARD, Yoangtown, Ohl«, Please mention the American Florist when writing, SIGMUND GELLEB, aomSTS' SUPPLIES and RIBBONS. 108 Watt 28th Straat, ?Ze-w 'Vorlc. NOVELTIES alwayi on band. The James 1\. Rice Co. •IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. Wlxxdo-w GXekmm, P^ulzxt, Pta.'t'tjp-y eto* 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. IMPROVEI ^JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. Use our Patent IRON BENCH FITTINGS and Roof Supports. Improved Vaporizing Pans VENTILATINB For Tobaooo Extracts, Eto. Sand lor Ciroulars. ^^^^^mmm^m^^^mm DILLER, CASKEY & CO., jENNTNGTsTorHERs. APPARATUS. S. W. Cor. Slilh and Bark Sta., X>^IlLrAJ>BZ^I.A.. •^— — — » eARLAND'S 6UTTERS WILL KEEP SNOW AND ICE OFF YOUR GLASS. DES PLAINES. ILL. SEND FOR CATALOQUB. ^^^'^■-'^■-■^^^■-^^^'-^^^'-'-■^;-^^^'-<^<^'^^ A sample of our Gutter is on Exhibition ;at the Chicago Flower Growers' Market. GLASS. GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOOK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co. 22nd SL and Union Place, CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. STENZEL GLASS CO., GWEENHOUSE GLASS. French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudson St.. tOI Portland St., NEW YORK. BOSTON. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. H. M. HOOKER CD. window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 59 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. please meulion the American Florist when writing. \ Holds Class Firmly See the Point IB" ptntLcss • Olavlnff Points are the b«it. * No rlghu or lefti. Boi of 1,000 polnU 76 oU. poitpftld. KENBY A. DREE&. T14 ChOTtast St., PUl*., r^. eULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE N3TERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FiniNGS, VENTILATING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We furnish everything for building. Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 'Sl'K['rJ:r;^ Please mention the American Florist when writings D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot- House Glass a Specialty. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, SpraguB Smith Go. PUTE AND WII^DOW GLASS Greenliouse Glass a Specialty. SOS Randolph SlrM«. OHICAOO. Please mention the A merican Florist tuh^n writing. 106 The American Florist. Feb. 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. jf The price of Belgian glass is reported to have advanced at a great rate, and the value of exports during the last eleven months has diminished 10,500,- 000 francs. Exports during last Novem- ber alone amount to 1,500,000 francs less than exports for the same month of the preceding year. The New York Glass Market. Trade in the local market has improved slightly, but the volume of sales for the week is not as large as it ought to be at this time of the year. The manufacturers are still quoting job- bers the same prices as annoiinced on January 11, says the Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter. It is claimed that the Manufacturers'' and Jobbers' "Window Glass Association control about 1,045 pots, including firms whose output has been sold under contract to the jobbers who are members of the association. The Oil and Paint Trade. The demand for white lead shows less strength, which also applies to lead in oil as a result of the sharp break of 15 cents per 100 pounds for the metal, says the Commoner. Dry white lead met with a good demand, which, how- ever, dropped off, owing to the drop in the metal. Sales of parcels for delivery not beyond April have been made at 51/4 cents and upward. The withdraw- als on contracts for lead in oil were large and additional orders have been booked at 6% cents and upward. Foreign makes are a shade easier in tone and quoted at 9% cents, but sales have been light. The market for linseed oil remains quiet, but prices hold firm and no dis- position is being shown by crushers to urge sales. State and Western raw American is quoted at 41 to 42 cents and city raw at 43 to 44 cents. Boiled city is quoted at 2 cents per gallon higher. Contract sales were light, but we hear of some 1,000 barrels of West- ern raw having changed hands at 41 cents for later shipment. The jobbing demand haa been fairly good. No change in prices in the immediate future is looked for. Greenhouse Heating. Ed. Am. Flokist: — How much pipe will it require to heat four houses, 28x200, 30x200, 22x125 and 22x140 feet respectively? Two houses have 14-foot ridge and two a 10-foot ridge. How many runs of pipe will I need in each house and should it be 1% or 2-inch.? What size boiler In horse-power will be necessary to do the work, the tem- perature outside never falling below 16° below zero? The north wall of the 28x200 foot house Is 7 feet and the south wall 5 feet high. H. S. ;■• The question does not state which houses have the 14-foot ridge but it Is taken for granted that it is those th*t have the greater width. Neither is any- thing said regarding whether steam or hot water is to be used but, from the size of the pipe, it is inferred that the latter will be employed. Another important detail, viz., the temperature desired in each of the houses is not furnished but it will be supposed that 60° is desired. For houses of the length mentioned, it will be advisable to use 2%-inch pipe for the flows and 2-inch for the returns. To heat the house 28x200 feet, six flows and 12 returns will be desirable. If the house 30x200 feet has no exposed walls, as is inferred, it also can be heated with six flows and twelve returns. If there are walls, an additional return will be needed. For the house 22x125 three flows and ten returns will answer. It is understood that the house 22x140 has one wall exposed. If such is the case, it will be well to use four flows and ten returns. 'MEW DEPARTURE. VENTILATnC APPUAMCEj. CHEAPEST AND BEST. Iflyou doubt it try them and be convinced. Send for descriptive price circular. J. D. Carmody, Evansville. Ind. To furnish the heat for four such houses, it will be well to put in three boilers rated for 3,000 square feet of hot water radiation each. L. R. T. Fertility Germs Some soil raises better crops than others because it contains more nitrogen. Fertility germs draw nitrogen from the air —deposit it in the soil— make the land rich- insure immense crops. NITRO-CULTURE contains these germs. Sprinkle on seeds be- fore planting. Germs increase— enrich the soil, make nitrogenous fertilizers unneces- sary, J2.00 worth increases yield per acre enormously. Write fur catalogue. 6P NATIONAL NITRO-CULTURE CO., West Chester, Pa. LUMBER FOR Greenhouse Benches Ship Lap, nrop SIdlntc, Sbeatbing, Plooring. White Cedar Posts, Btc. We are in a Special Position to Furnish "PEIKY CYPRfSS" Everything In PINE and HEMLOCK BUILDWe LUMBER -VVUITE FOR PRICES ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER CO., Cor. Weed St. & Hawthorne. CHICAGO. Tel. North 1626 and 1627. Please mention the American bloriU when writing. Creenhfliise Material of Louisiana Cypress and Hot Bed Sash Wasliington Red Cedar OUR FACILITIES INCREASED ^^^^^ OUR PRICES RIGHT OUR GRADES INVARIABLY THE BEST. Write for Catalogue and Estimaie, when figuring on your new houses. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO. Please tnetition tke American Florist when writing. NIHOTE^ APHIS PUNK^ THE ORIGINAL AND GENUINE JHCOTlNEfUNKiilNr WIDELY IMITATED BUT NEVER EQUALED INIFORMANpALVArSEffKUl DONT ACCEPT INFERIOR IMITATIONS PRICE eO^PERBOX OF [2 SHEETS * 6 §2 P tRCASE OF TWELVE BOXES. NICOTINE MFG.CO. SI. 10UI5. MOl igo5. The American Florist. 107 HARMAN The Florists' COAL MAN Uet Him Quote Prices on Your Present Needs and on Vour SEASON'S SUPPLY. We Can Make ATFRACIIVE PRICES on the following: Alum Creek, Pocahontas Smokeless, West Virginia Splint, Brazil Block, Indiana Hocking Lump and Ottier Grades. PRODUCER, JOBBER AND PROMPT SHIPPER OF BITUMINOUS COAL 303 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. State Life BIdg., INDIANAPOLIS. 'Phone Harrison 3798 and 8799. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Sun Cured CYPRESS Greenhouse ALSO BOMED SASB. Tennessee Red Cedar Posts. Pecky Cypress bench lumber. FOLEY Ventilating; Apparatus. Galvanized vent sash hing:es, 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. Piease mefition the A merican Florist when zuritin^. The King Construction Go. New Roof Conitruction, Automatic Stokers, Water Tube Steam Boiler, Automatic and Hand Ventilators NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. 32 Church St., TORONTO, ONT. '•W' •!• flease mention the American Florist when writing. Now is the Time TO SEND FOR OUR ESTIMATES and decide on your contemplated building work. An early order is early delivered, and early deliveries afford you much more time for painting and careful erecting. If you wait until later, there will be "others" I who have waited too long, and everyone then wants their work "at once." Our New Construction Sheet Mailed on Application. Plans and Estimates Freely Furnished on Request. BED CEDAR POSTS. ffiON HITINGS. HOT-BED SASH. \ LocKJbAND Lumber Co. LoCKJbANP,0> CyPRE^S Is Far More Durable Than PINE. sSa.sh bars UP TO 32 FEE.T_OR LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTH^ER BUILDiNG MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WKEN DESiBED. Send for our Cjrcuiar|s. NEPQtJSET. 30STON. t^ASS LVANS* IMPROVED APPAMAFUS i WRiTt fOft lLLU5r«ATL0 -.ATALOCUE gt/A^f^ arrmcftmemm. .*■ .4- .dT-r^-e Richmond. inP- PLEASE MENTION US WHEN "WRITING TO ADVERTISERS. 108 The American Florist. Feb. ^, Index to Advertisers. AdvertiBing rates — 76 Aitken Mark 81 AkersHR 108 AlbanySte'mTr'pCo.108 Allen JK 83 AmerioanBlower Co . IV Amling EC 81 Asohmann Godfrey. 101 Backer* Co 99 Bassett &, Washburn 81 94 Baumann L & Co ... 104 Baur Floral Co 100 B. K. &B. Floral Co. 98 Bayetsdorfer H&CO.103 Beaven E A 86 Beek Carl & Co 79 Beokert W C II Benson C W 101 Benthey-Coatsworth 79 81 Berger Bros 82 Berning H G 83 BertermannBros Co . 84 Boddington AT II Borden F. 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CO. w *VORIC» HEATER. 74 Franklin Street, BOSTON, MASS. Ill Fifth Avenua, NEW YORK CITY. iriiE l^mm§m OnLiiOiir HmErica is "the Prau/ of the JIesseI; there may he mare camlort JImidships, but v/e are the first to touch Unknown Seas. Vol. XXIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK. FEBRUARY ii, 1905. No. 871 f LHiiE Bk^mmmm IFik@@0@T TWINTIBTH YBAB. Copyright 1905, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. PUBLIBHED EVBBT SATTTRDAT BT AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. Eastern Office: 439 Sixth Ave., New York. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. C. Vaughan. Chicago, president; J. R. Freeman, Washington, D. C., vice-presi- dent; Wm. J. Stewart, U Hamilton Place, Room n, Boston. Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City. Pa., treasurer Twenty-flrst annual meeting at Washington, D. C, August, 1905. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Boston, 1906. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., March 23-36, 190.5; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition, November, 1905. Fred. H. Lemon, Richmond, Ind., secretary. THIS ISSUE 44 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. American Breeders' Association 109 —Plant improvement by liybridization J 10 The late Charles A. Keyes (portrait) 110 N'ovelties IIU With the growers HI —Julius Roehrs Company, Rutherford (ill us). Ill — I. D. Thompson Carnation Co,, Joliet (illus.)lll The rose 112 — Proper starting of young stock 112 — Rose troubles ll;j American hawthorns nilus ) 11 ;i .Society of American Fiorists 114 — New directors (portraits) 114 Market gardens 115 The retail trade llli — A New Enaland cliurch decoration (illus.) .116 — Decorations at Baltimore 116 New Voik 116 Chicago 116 Baltimore 117 That misflt glass tariff 118 Kerns and geraniums 118 Boston 119 Pittsburg 120 The seed trade - I;10 — Senators denounce free seeds 130 The nursery trade 1:13 —Silver ribbon grass (illus.) i:i3 Our pastimes i;i4 Washington 134 European horticulture 134 The white fly 138 .St. Louis 140 The allied trades 146 American Breeders' Association. SECOND ANNUAL MEETING. The second annual meeting of the American Breeders' Association was held in Morrow hall of the agricultural building of the University of Illinois, at Urbana, 111., February 1, 2 and 3. In the absence of Hon. James Wilson, secretary of agriculture, president of the association, vice-president L. H. Kerrick, of Bloomington 111., occupied the chair. Addresses of welcome were made by Dean Eugene, Davenport, la., on the part of the College of Agricul- ture and by Hon. A. P. Grout, repre- senting the Illinois Live Stock Breeders ' Association. The response was made by Dr. H. J. Webber, of the United States department of agriculture. Dr. Webber advocated the registration of plants by the national associations interested, and that these records be published so that the plant breeder may have a similar record to the pedigree books of the ani- mal breeders' associations. The first paper was read by Prof. W. M. Hays, assistant secretary of agricul- ture, on the subject, "The Breeding of a Hardy Alfalfa." The first paper of the afternoon session called forth con- siderable discussion. It was by Dr. George T. Moore on "Breeding Nitro- gen Fixing Clover Bacteria." The paper on "Breeding Grapes," by F. V. Munson, Denison, Texas, was read by Mr. Eowe. The author detailed the method followed in securing an early red market grape. Lindley x Delaware gave the variety Brilliant; Moyer x Brilliant resulted in the new grape, Headlight, regarded as a notable advance in grapes of this class. "Improvement of the Strawberry by Selection," was the subject of F. E. Beatty, of Three Rivers, Mich. The Clyde is being selected to increase the amount of leaves. The Gandy, which, on the other hand, tends to make too much foliage, is being selected for an increased number of crowns. William Belt, a variety susceptible to the rust, has been improved by continually selecting plants most resistant to the disease. Rust could be controlled by spraying, but for the average planter, it was best to procure a resistant strain of this variety. "Plant Improvement by Hybridiza- tion," by H. H. GrofE, Simcoe, Ont., was read by Professor Rankin. The writer believed in making crosses between every available type of plant in order to secure all the benefits of existing material. The use of every wild species was recommended as each will prove useful in some feature valued by us. New domestic types are thus created which, as sires, will prove of value in revitalizing crosses with exist- ing varieties. "Our Breeding Interests," was the subject of an excellent address by Prof. Hays who stated the favorable attitude of the department of agriculture and told of the co-operative work being done in plant and animal breeding. "Breeding Disease Resistant Plants," was the topic of W. A. Orton, assistant pathologist of the department of agri- culture. Lantern slides were used to illustrate the work done with Sea Island and Upland cotton and with watermelons. The forenoon of the sec- ond day was given to the consideration of animal breeding. C. W. Ward, of Queens, N. Y., gave a most excellent address on ' ' Carnation Breeding" which he illustrated by means of colored lantern slides. The speaker exhibited what was considered as the original type of the carnation and traced its evolution until the present day. The various color sections into which commercial men divide car- nations were shown, as well as some freaks in hyDridization. The speaker gave statistics showing the magnitude of the carnation industry. "Heredity" was the subject of a paper by Luther Burbank, of Santa Rosa, CaJ. Professor Hays prefaced the reading of the paper by saying that Mr. Burbank was an artist in plant breed- ing in that he could select out of a vast number of seedlings those which were likely to prove of value and thus avoid the necessity of testing any but the worthy few. No man in the world has done as much in practical plant breed- ing or had a greater insight of the philosophy of the subject. The author defined heredity to be "the sum of all the environments of all the past." The treatment of the subject was philo- sophical and intensely interesting. Dr. H. J. Webber gave the association the "Explanation of Mendel's Law." The number of questions asked by prac- tical animal breeders evidenced the great interest of the American farmer in the science relating to his business. Professor W. J. Spillman gave an instance of a lot of apple seedlings which tended to show that the apple obeyed Mendel's law. In a lot of 110 The American Florist. Feb. tl, 1,000 seedlings seventy-five per cent pro- duced sweet apples, showing that of the contrasted chai-acters, sweet and sour, sweet was the dominant character. If this be true the possibility of obtaining fixed varieties from seed and the prob- able result of crosses to improve cer- tain varieties can be largely predicted. Professor Emerson, of Lincoln, Neb., gave the results of breeding beans. Considering stringiness he found that the longitudinal and the transverse strings of the pods ao not constitute a pair of contrastive characters, and that .seedlings of crosses between string and stringless beans often have one with- out the other. The bush and vine char- acters follow Mendel's law. The afternoon session was devoted to the discussion of "Corn Breeding," by Dr. C. G. Hopkins, of Urbana, and C. P. Hartley, of Washington, D. C. The ses- sion closed with an exhibition of mov- ing pictures showing the processes in breeding wheat at the Minnesota experi- ment station. A reception was ten- dered the visitors Thursday evening by Dean and Mrs. Davenport, at their home. The old officers of the association were re-elected with the exception of Dr. H. J. Webber, who declined the nomination. 0. W. Ward wa.s chosen chairman of plant section to succeed him. Among those present were the fol- lowing: Dr. George T. Moore, Dr. H. J. Webber, Professor W. J. Spillman and C. P. Hartley; Professor W. M. Hays, Minneapolis, Minn.; Professor Oscar Erf, Manhattan, Kan.; Professor E. P. Sandsten, Madison, Wis.; Dr. C. E. Saunders, Ottawa, Canada; Chas. D. Woods, Orono, Me.; A. J. Glover, Fort Atkinson, Wis.; Frank Hastings, Stamford, Texas; C. W. Ward, Queens, JST. Y.; W. W. Tracy, Detroit, Mich.; Professor R. A. Emerson, Lincoln, Neb.; Professor F. B. Mumford, Columbia, Mo.; Professor J. H. Skinner, Lafay- ette, Ind., Leonard H.Vaughan, Chicago. Plant Improvement by Hybridization. [Abstrart of a paper by H. H. Groff, ot Simcoe, Ont., presented at tbe second meet- ing o£ the American Breeders' Association, Champaigm, 111., February 1-3, 1905.] At the last meeting of your association, held at St. Louis in December, 1903, I presented a brief address on the general advantages to be gained by breeding from 'tame" versus "wild" <^y ^^^^^^^■p species. ^HH^^^^^ In presenting these advanced views, which were the result of years of personal observation and practical experience in such system of plant breeding, I took it for granted that the primary point, as to the actual possibility of crea'.ing domestic species by hybridization, had be-en generally admitted, in fact, some two years ago I recorded my contention on this point through the New York horticultural press. It was therefore with some surprise that I saw the recent references made by Prof, do Vries of Holland, in his address at St. Louis last September, reported a,s a "discovery." If tliero is such a discovery in connection with this important result of scientific plant breeding, and if my original publii^ ref- erence to the fact antedates that of Prof, de Vries, I desire to claim the honor for America. The Darwinian theory as to the nat- ural creation of species, is none the less true, but that such theory was intended to be accepted as an insuperable bar- rier to the results of scientific effort, could never have been thought of. It stated what we know to be perfectly true in nature — that the creation of wild species requires ages of 'time — but as I have recently expressed it, "the unfettered mind of man has bridged the ages, and in hastening evolution by hybridization, has rushed into the eons of the future, and laid their treas- ures at our feet." It would not be possible in a paper features of this important aspect, result- ing in my experience from my recogni- tion of domestic species among my advanced creations, during years of constant and critical observation in the field, from several hundred thousand new seedlings of the gladiolus, as such detail is capable of limitless elaboration as to its actual and possible application The Late Chas. A. Keyes. (See obituary, issue of February 4, page 77.) in scientific and economic plant breed- ing. You will appreciate my statement when I say that, although endowed with a fertile imagination and oj5timistic temperament, with the added advantage of a life of business training to per- fect my mental balance, I confess to a feeling of helplessness at the immens- ity of the visible field, for practical, valuable and useful results, arising from my limited application of the sys- tem of plant breeding advocated by me. I. used the word "limited" advisedly, for the reason that my use of parents bred from various wild species, has been with the object of meeting exist- ing commercial and poj:iular demands, and consequently I have only attempted a few of the many lines of pos.sible use at my disposal. You will therefore understand me when I claim the limit- less possibilities opened up by the few lines so selected, as compared with an attempt to compass the immensity of the whole of the visible field. Here again the visible field is found to be but a border of the limitless reaches of eternal possibilities, and can you wonder that if the human mind palls at the prospect opened up by a fraction of its revelations, how may we hope to grapple comprehensively with its immensity, were even a portion of the remainder effectively availed of? Then, further experiments in a fraction of a section of the visible field, have proved to me that even here the devel- opment of new forms and types prom- ises to multiply indefinitely, in the sub- section so chosen for elaboration; so that specialization becomes imperative, and having chosen the best lines appar- ent to our restricted perception, it would not be wise — if it were possible ■ — to return to the center, and radiate indefinitely in aimless experiment. The practical and general application of my system may be outlined as fol- lows: In order to secure the benefits of existing materials, make crosses be- tween every available type, regard- less of apparent objectionable charac- teristics. Select sires from these and use on every wild species obtainable, on spe- cial and general lines — crossing and re-crossing until desirable types are produced. Then bring the selected offspring of all wild species together in intercross- ing on special lines, as each wild spe- cies will prove more useful than another in some individual feature valued by us, for, as already indicated by me, specialization becomes imperative. The result of the foregoing will be the creation of new domestic specific types, valuable as sires for use in revitalizing crosses on existing vari- eties of merit, and the production of new forms and types of unexpected quality and value. Novelties. It has seemed to me of late that there has been much improvement on the part of our catalogue men, in the method of selecting and pushing novelties; that the specialties of this kind now put before us, as a whole, have more of merit, and that there is less fantastic fiction in the descriptions and claims put forward for them. It may be that our tendency to avoid buying from the lying catalogues, or dealing at all with the makers of them, has caused us to be stricken off from the mailing list, and hence we do not see as much of such practice as in the past. However, I hardly think that this is the explana- tion. Our leading catalogue men, it is quite certain, have discovered that exaggeration and deliberate deception does not pay; and that the following up of this practice in the end results in a loss. It is quite true that a new ' ' sucker ' ' is born every minute, ^but the bank- ruptcy court waits for those who con- tinuously depend on "new suckers" for their business. There are fine novel- ties put out by the leading firms today which have not some merit, and, know- ing how uncertain all things horticul- tural are, it is fair to say that the proportion of rank failures in this class of stock, now, is not greater than may occur by accident and after supposed conclusive tests. New, odd and rare plants and flowers may be considered almost essential to the successful conduct of the florists' business today. Beference is not here made to new varieties which are bought us improvements on existing staples, 1905- Th E American Florist. Ill and for the displacing them, as being better, or more prolific, or more vigor- ous, but to those new and interesting things which are continually being put out, for which there will be only a lim- ited, and possibly short lived demand. They are always expensive to buy, often difficult to handle, and generally, if one comes out whole on them in direct cash results, he is fortunate. It is in the indirect results that such things WITH THE GROWERS Julius Eoehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. We present in this issue a number of illustrations showing some of the lead- ing features of the well known estab- lishment of the Julius Boehrs Company, Rutherford, N. J. The name Eoehrs associated with high grade plant stock HOUSE OF PHAL.ffi:NOPSIS AMABILIS ESTABLISHMENT, AT THE JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY'S RUTHERFORD, N. J. have their gi-eatest value. Of course caro and judgment must be used in their purchase or much loss may occur. The extent of the business and the character of the patronage must be fully consid- ered. Such purchases can often be con- sidered rather as advertising expendi- ture, than as merchandise transactions. The iuijiression that one is up to date, that at his establishment all the new tilings are to bo found, is a good one to go out ,'imong buyers. A judicious sprinkling of novelties, a few well grown specimens, and a few of the old and unprofitable, but interesting, things, tones up the whole place and draws trade. There is no form of advertising so effective and so cheap as a notice in the local paper that at the Jones Rosarium the new orchid flowered tobacco or the now Shasta daisy or the everblooming rambler rose is now in bloom and the public is invited to call and inspect it. Let us ;ill tlien, each according to his means and the limitations of his busi- ness, invest in a few novelties each year, exploit them in every legitimate way, and, if they do not return the money expended for them a hundred fold and do not prove to have pre-emi- nent and l.'usting value, yet be sure that they liave paid indirectly, and paid well. W. N. RUDD. Atlanta, Ga. — Ben Gillespie has resigned as florist and gardener of Grant park. He was elected to that position by the jiark board but three weeks ago. IIoiiGHTON, Mien. — The Lutey Floral Company has been placed in the hands of ,Tohn II. Ilolman, as receiver. The i'oni|>!iny luis stores and greenlioiises at llougliloM, (!li;issell and Calumet, and the lro\il)lo is thought to be due to branching out too extensively. is known to every plantsman in Amer- ica and to all the prominent growers abroad. A visit to this establishment is well repaid at any time of the year and more especially so a few weeks before the Christmas and Easter holi- days, as the firm makes a specialty of producing fine flowering and foliage Ijlants for the eastern mai-kets. There is hardly anything in the decorative plant line that can not be found hero in the best possible condition and this applies with equal force to leading lines of flowering jilants. A few of the specialties which are exceedingly well grown include ardisias. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, Draciena terminalis and the rare Phcenix Roobelinii. Orchids, especially eattleyas, are extensively grown for the cut flower market. The orchid houses, however, are by no means devoted to eattleyas exclusively. All the leading cut-flower kinds such as oneidiums, phala^nopsis, Dendrobium Phalaenopsis, D. formosum giganttfum, Vanda coerulea, etc., are grown in quan- tity. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Those who visited the Chicago con- vention of the American Carnation So- ciety a couple of weeks ago no doubt visited the establishment of the J. D. Thompson Carnation Company, at Joliet, 111., and saw for themselves what was going on there. It is always interest- ing to note what such exclusive spe- cialists are doing in their line, and for the benefit of that large section of our readers which has had no opportunity to visit the place we now present some notes made at this place two weeks before the convention. The varieties grown and quantity of each are as fol- lows: Boston Market, 8,000; Governor Wolcott, 8,000; Enchantress, 6,000; Nelson Fisher, 6,000; Mrs. Patten, 4,000; Mrs. Lawson, 4,000; Estelle, 4,000; Mrs. Nelson, 2,000; Robert Craig, 2,000; Flamingo, 2,000; The Belle, 1,.500; The President, 1,000; Lady Boun- tiful, 500. Robert Craig of course, is the most interesting variety on the place. Un- fortunately, however, most of the plants were cut back very close for cuttings, as 20,000 plants are to be grown next year. This is a fine scarlet, with flowers three and one-half to four inches in diameter, borne on excellent stems. Robert Craig will bo distributed next year by this firm and C. W. Ward, of Queens, N. Y., Mr. Ward being the originator. The sale of cuttings ,we understand, will be limited to 400,000, the greater jjart of which are already ordered. Nelson Fisher will take the place of Mrs. Lawson hereafter. The former, Mr. Thompson says, produces more blooms of better color and form with longer stems than Mrs. Lawson, and it ships better. Where seventy-five per cent of Mrs. Lawson 's flowers splil, only five per cent split of those of HOUSE OF PALMS AT THE JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY'S ESTABLISHMENT, RUTHERFORD, N. J. 112 The American Florist. Feb. II, Nelson Fisher gi-own under tlie same conditions. Boston Market is one of Mr. Thomp- son's favorites. This variety blooms very freely and the stem is good. There has been a larger sale here of rooted cuttings of this variety than of any other standard sort. Flamingo from outdoor plants has given much more satisfaction than those grown indoors all season. The flowers of this variety turn black when cut. Estelle, which Mr. Thompson consid- ers the best scarlet in commerce, will be dropped in favor of Robert Craig, the only scarlet he will grow next season. The Belle and Lieut. Peary, with a few Boston Market, will be grown for white, and Governor Wolcott will not bo grown next season. Prosperity in this market does not pay for the room it needs, and therefore will not be grown again. Mrs. Nelson will not be grown next season, as the flower is considered too small. The President for crimson blooms quite freely and the shade is good. The Belle Mr. Thompson considers better than any Lady Bountiful. Enchanti'ess has produced here a pink sport of Scott shade. Mrs. Patten has produced a pink sport of Lawson color. THE ROSE. Cyclamens and Schizanthus. At the nursery of Hugh Low & Com- pany, Bush Hill Park, Middlesex, Eng., I recently saw well flowered plants of a new variety of distinct salmon cycla- men, named Low's Salmon. This evi- dently will oe well known soon, as, besides being a form of giganteum, it is quite a new type, in addition to being a favorite color. In separate houses I saw well flowered plants of the feath- ered variety. Bush Hill Pioneer, in white, rose, red and salmon shades. A large house was filled with young plants of this firm 's new dwarf Schizanthus Wisetonensis grown like primulas but somewhat cooler. L. J. KocKFOED, III. — Mrs. H. W. Buck- bee left this week for California. Proper Starting of Young Stock. Eose cuttings require about three weeks' time under favorable conditions to become rooted sufficiently for pot- ting, perhaps a few days less, or a little longer, as the case may be. To be on the safe side cuttings may be lifted here and there and if the roots have attained a length of a half inch or even less, they are ready for the pots and can be handled without injuring the roots. Two or three days later it would hardly be possible to pot them without breaking many roots, causing a slight check at the very beginning. Before going any farther, the prepa- ration necessary for potting should be attended to. For Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate and any other cuttings made from small wood, a 2V4-inch pot is about the proper size. For American Beauty cuttings it is advisable to use 2%-inch pots. I find that washing old pots will keep tlie soil fresh for a much longer period than to use them in a somewhat mouldy condition. If new pots are used they should bo placed in water until soaked through and then placed where they will drain. As soon as the surplus water is drained off they are ready for use. The benefit of this treatment will be noticed in the easy manner in which the plants take the water after potting. If new pots are used without previously soaking them, quite a number break when watered the first time and it takes so much water to wet them through that the soil is left in a muddy condition which should certainly be avoided. Now we must look up a suitable house in which to place the young stock. This is one of the essential require- ments and must be carefully looked after. Select a house where the young plants can get plenty of sun and where the piping is sufficient to heat the house at night from .56° to 58° in any kind of weather. Clean the benches thoroughly and if any cracks wide enough to let the ashes sift through are at the bottom of the tables, tack thin strips over them or spread excel- AN IMPORTATION OF CATTLEYA PERCIVALIANA JUST RECEIVED AT THE JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY'S ESTABLISHMENT, RUTHERFORD, N. J. sior over the cracks. The face boards should be dropped to about three inches as it will be found quite difficult to water or syringe properly otherwise. Now place coal ashes that have been screened quite finely about three-fourths of an inch deep on the tables, and after leveling, water down and pack firmly enough to keep the pots from settling. Then comes the mixing of the soil. Select rather stiff soil, full of fibre, and add about one part of thoroughly rotted cow manure to five parts soil; the whole should be dry enough to screen easily, using a screen having a half-inch mesh. Mix thoroughly and do not allow the soil to become dry. The soil should be just moist enough to settle closely, without packing hard as it will do if too wet. In potting, have the roots well up in the top of the pots, leaving the pots almost filled with soil. In order to pot a rose properly, sift the soil loosely around the cutting which is held with the roots near the top of the pot where the soil is slightly rounded above the pots, instead of pressing the soil tightly around the roots with the thumbs. Use a slight pressure of the thumbs until the cutting is held firmly. American Beauty cuttings must be potted in this manner and with the greatest care, to have them start off nicely. Select the most careful men you have for this work and do not let them try to break any records as to the number potted in a day. Several hundred can be potted before running them in on the table, if kept in the shade. After placing them in the house, water carefully with a medium rose filling the pot; they can be watered again in an hour or two. Do not try to give them enough to do them in one watering, which makes them too sloppy. After the second watering knock out a plant here and there and see that the water has reached the bottom of the pot. To avoid over watering in spots, place a blank label in the pot where the watering was left off. If it is a bright day the plants should be shaded immediately after they have been placed on the table and watered. The shading should not be placed next to the foliage, but raised 6 or 8 inches above, to allow free circulation of air. Shading by laying paper over the cut- tings is a very poor method; cotton cloth tacked on light frames does not cost much and answers the purpose in every way. They can be used for sev- eral seasons if placed away carefully after using them. The shading should be removed on cloudy days aud by allowing the sun to strike them a little longer each clear day until root action takes place, it can then bo removed entirely. Keep the soil in a fairly moist con- dition until they are well rooted through; then they will be able to take a greater quantity of water. Syringe in bright weather and fumigate lightly about every ten days. Keep a little sulphur on the pipes constantly; spot out all the dry plants previous to giv- ing them a general waitering. On bright days with plenty of ventilation the temperature may go as high as 75°; on cloudy days, 62° to 65°, and from 56° to 58° at night. If this method of treatment is carried out faithfully I am quite sure the result will be a thrifty lot of young stock. Further treatment, repotting, etc., will be men- I tioncd in due season. E. igo5. The American Florist. 11 Rose Troubles. Ed. American Florist: — What shall I do with my roses? In 1893 about two inches of cinders were placed on the bench and over this about four inches of soil mixed with refuse from a nearby slaughter house and the roses benched. They did fairly well when in 1894 the plants were taken out and planted outdoors. A little fresh soil was added to what was left in the for his next rose venture, which will be a real help. E. Rose Mme. Levavasseur. What a beautiful thing that new rose Mme. Norbert Levavasseur (Baby Ram- bler) is and what uses innumerable it can be put to despite the fact that the poor little thing has been so terribly handicapped by the two names given it. The French one is so cumbersome X)RAC«NA TERMINALIS AT THE JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY'S ESTABLISHMENT, RUTHERFORD, N. J. Tjench and more roses were planted. In November I found the plants badly mildewed and making little growth, many of the balls showing half an inch above the soil. On examination I found the balls on the cinders and not enough soil to cover them. I put on a mulch of about an inch of soil and manure from an old hot-bed and they seemed to appreciate it but the old soil "cuts like ■cheese," and although I have dried until the leaves fall off, the bottom of the bench seems "soggy" and some of the plants are of that light color indi- •cating wet feet. The growth has been much loneer, but too weak to hold the buds straight. I ordered the night man to keep the houses at 50° at the north end which makes about 60° to 62° at the south, but I have caught it as low as 43° at the north end. I have just put on another mulch on one part, an inch of well rotted manure and soil, half and half; on another part manure alone and on the rest nothing. Would a little lime or ashes be of benefit! J. Q. In reply to "J. Q." who has been having trouble with his roses, there is but little to be said. His methods were all wrong since he started them in 1893, twelve years ago. "J. Q. " has had ample time to have found out his mis- take since. Evidently he does not take any of tlie trade papers which have contained many articles since 1893 from the pens of some of the best growers in the country, which surely would have enabled him to have avoided the many mistakes mentioned. I earnestly advise ■"J. Q. " to subscribe for the American Florist and he will perhaps find something to guiile him in the start and so devoid of suggestion that it is little wonder those interested since its introduction in this coun- try sought for it a name more suitable. That the latter have entirely succeeded will not be admitted by those most concerned. The name Baby Rambler would seem to indicate that at some future time it would grow out of its babyhood and be a real rambler. It will not, it is to be hoped, ever ramble, but remain the bright, cheerful, chubby little beauty it is now. That this rose will be in great demand for years to come goes without saying, and the ease with which it can be propagated will not to any great extent lessen the demand, at least not for some time. I think every one will want to have it, and when it can be produced at reasonable cost every one will get it. But let those who stand sponsor for it have another try at nam- ing it, even though they may ask, "What's in a name?" Not a great deal, perhaps, but there is a great deal in that rose. David McIntosh. American Hawthorns. For handsome flowers in spring, attractive foliage in summer, showy, conspicuous fruit in early and late fall, bold distinctive habit of branching, which is so noticeable in winter, and virile, absolute hardihood, there are very few American shrubs or small trees that can compare with the Amer- ican hawthorns. They adapt them- selves to all kinds of ornamental plantations, whether in the ornate effects of well kept private estates, or in the broad effects of large pastoral or rural parks; anywhere, where the soil is adapted to them, they give dig- nity and harmony to the surroundings. They seem to prefer heavy, stiff lime- stone soil in native conditions, and as far as we have observed they occur very sparingly in light, sandy soil. We have planted them occasionally in sandy, light soil, but in a dry season the foliage will present a blighted appearance, and prove that in such conditions they are not happy. There is a more or less prevalent idea amongst ornamental planters, that the American hawthorns are difficult to plant and transplant successfully. Our experience with them (and we have handled many of them, from small seedlings out of the seed beds, to plants ten and twelve feet tall, dug from wild copses) has been one of very few failures. In transplanting indi- viduals of considerable size, either from the nursery, or growing wild, they should be primed back quite severely, and given reasonable care in other respects, and in two or three years' DRACiENA MASSANGEANA AT THE JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY'S ESTABLISH- MENT, RUTHERFORD, N. J. 114 The American Florist. Feb. II, time they will be objects of beauty. For example, three years ago, we trans- planted a handsome specimen of Cra- taegus Pringlei fifteen feet in height, being careful to secure a spread of roots eight feet in diameter, and took great pains to obtain all the roots possible. The top was cut back three feet, and the side branches correspondingly. It quickly started into growth, and last year it flowered and fruited gloriously. During the past five years the writer, at the request of Prof. Sargent, has given considerable attention to the numerous hawthorns scattered along the banks of the Genesee river, Buf- falo, Niagara falls, and some parts of Ontario, Canada, and the characters of over sixty species are now familiar to him; and the specific marks are just as plainly visible as what we know to be the difference between the silver and E. V. Hallock. TWO RECENTLY APPOINTED DIRECTORS Wm. H. Elliott. OF THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. The seed of the majority of the spe- cies lies dormant for two years in the seed bed, or boxes, whichever way they are treated when sowed. We have found some species such as Crataegus matura, and C. spissiflora, come quite freely the first season after being sowed, and we have observed some spe- cies lie dormant for three seasons. It is customary, and good practice, to sep- arate the pulp from the seeds in sowing, as a very much larger percentage will germinate, than when the fruit is sown intact. However, if we have a large quantity of fruit of some species, and as the labor of separating the pulp is quite considerable, we sow the fruit as gathered, and we always get enough to answer our purpose. But with a small quantity of fruit of important species the most prudent course is to separate the pulp from the seeds, by maceration in water. During the past six years a surpris- ingly large number of new species of hawthorn have been discovered and described from the regions around the great lakes, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Arkansas, the Carolinas, and Texas. The greater part of this work has been accomplished by Prof. C. S. Sargent of the Arnold Arboretum, Boston, and a number have been described by C. D. Beadle, Biltmore, N. C, and W. W. Ashe, West Baleigh, N. C. It was for many years customary for botanists to refer these immense segregations of Ameri- can hawthorns scattered over wide areas of the North American continent to variations of three or four species, and this was probably an easy way of disposing of what has lately turned out to be an inevitable and arduous task. Somewhere from three to four hundred species have now been described. sugar maples. In some instances the species appear to be somewhat local- ized, but in most cases they are quite widely distributed, and the individuals are remarkably true to the specific char- acters, in number of stamens, color of anthers, size, shape and color of fruit, formation and texture of leaves, spines, bark, branching habit, etc. At the Arnold Arboretum an immense number of seedlings have been raised of the new species, and of many others still under record numbers, but a good many of those now under numbers will probably be referred to described spe- cies. It is a fascinating experience to examine those numerous batches of young hawthorns with Prof. Sargent or Jackson Dawson and observe the fidel- ity with which these young plants grow to the type characters, and demonstrat- ing beyond question the scientific accu- racy of the work which has been accomplished, and is still in progress. In another issue of the American Florist we will describe a few of the most important of the new species for ornamental planting. John Dunbar. Society of American Florists. THE NEW DIRECTORS. In the selection of W. H. Elliott of Brighton, Mass., and E. V. Hallock of Queens, N. Y., as directors of the Soci- ety of American Florists, President Vaughan has hit upon two excellent men for the directorate. Both are thor- oughly practical and they have advanced ideas which should prove very helpful to their co-workers. W. H. Elliott was born in Lancaster, Wis., in 1858. He went to New London, Conn., in 1866 and at the age of thirteen entered the employ of John Spaulding, continuing with him seven years. Mr. Elliott has never ceased to be thankful that he spent those seven years under an instructor so worthy as this straight- forward old Scotchman. He is still liv- ing in New London, although he has been blind for the past four or five years. At the age of twenty-one Mr. Elliott went to Boston, Mass., and took charge of a private place for one year, after which, for about four years, he was with Alexander Montgomery of the Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass., spending a part of that time in the greenhouses but a larger part in" handling the product of this place in Boston, New York and Philadelphia. In 1883 he took charge of the J. A. Houston greenhouses at Grove Hall, meeting with such success that he soon left to start in business for himself, which he did in May, 1884, buying the Strong greenhouses at Brighton, Mass. Since that time he has devoted his attention to the growing of asparagus plumosus and roses. In 1901 he bought a 200-acre farm at Madbury, N. H., and built the largest greenhouse in this country for the growing of American GROUP OF CRATiGGUS MAINEANA. igos. The American Florist. 115 Beauty roses. This and the Brighton place he carries on at the present time, doing a very extensive business, as extensive perhaps as that of any con- cern growing for the Boston market. Mr. Elliott has been president of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Bos- ton and he has occupied a number of other positions of honor and responsibil- ity in the trade. largely of every variety of gladiolus then grown. When the collection was sold it contained some 1,500 varieties. The Hallock collection of lilies was also known as the most complete in exist- ence. The entire stock of what is known as Gladiolus Childsii, something over 50,000 bulbs, also the bulblets and seed, was purchased by cable upon the truth- ful representation of the originator of CRATAEGUS LANEYI. year it was put on the market. Mr. Hallock says that the American, varie- ties raised at Queens appear to have had great staying qualities, and he con- siders U. S. Grant the best variety ever raised. Lilium Opal, which Mr. Hal- lock considers the best variety of L. speciosum, was raised at Queens from one bulb, and when sold to Childs there were several thousands of bulbs in the different sizes. Mr. Hallock has a very keen knowledge of ornamental plants in general, but his fund of information regarding bulbous plants is unusually large and varied, and it is frequently drawn upon by experts all over the world. MARKET GARDENS. THE Florida early vegetable crop was practically ruined by the severe frost of January 25. The orange crop has also suffered very severely. The total loss is estimated at about $2,000,000. The temperature came nearly getting as low as in 1894, the time of the big freeze. At Jacksonville the thermom- eter registered 16° above zero, which was within 2° of the record low tem- perature of 1894. E. V. HALLOCK. E. V. Hallock was born in Dutchess county, New York, fifty-four years ago. The first nineteen years of his life was spent with his parents and he was edu- cated in Brooklyn and New York. In 1869 he went to California and was connected with the Southern Pacific railroad for three years. Eeturning east, he was associated with his father, V. H. Hallock, and succeeded to the business of C. L. Allen, who had bought a farm at Queens some years previous. For many of the pleasant recollections and associations of his early life he is indebted to his love of horticulture and agriculture and to his father, who was a cultivator of rare ability and often entertained the most prominent horticulturists. In the fifties they grew the Antwerp raspberry, the Lawton blackberry and the Isabella grape for the New York market. In 1864 the original bulb farm at Queens, N. Y., was acquired. For five years this farm, which is still in the possession of the Hallocks, was used for market garden- ing. It was sold to C. L. Allen in 1869 and again came into the possession of the Hallocks in 1875. In 1867 or 1868 they grew the Early Eose potato when it was first sold in the New York mar- ket for edible purposes, having bought some twenty barrels from B. K. Bliss & Sons at $40 per barrel. From 1875 to 1892 Mr. Hallock labored very per- sistently building up the trade and stock of bulbs and plants sold to John Lewis Childs in the latter year. This was the most complete and valuable stock of bulbs ever brought together. When the Hallocks first took hold of the business there was no complete stock of gladiolus in this country, George Such having the best collection at that time. They soon bought Such out and in addition imported quite this strain. Max Leichtlin, of Baden Baden. Even to-day Mr. Hallock con- siders Childsii the best of all breaks ever made in the gladiolus. Many of the best and most valuable varieties now used and catalogued were raised by the Hallocks, but, strange to say, few of these sorts were considered good enough to put on the market as high priced novelties, although they were superior to most of the French varie- ties of that date. Augusta and Octo- roon were never considered of great value, but to-day they are classed among the best. Snow White was bought near Boston, grown nine years, and over 50,000 bulbs were sold the first Prices of Indoor Vegetables. The prices of indoor vegetables at leading points February 4 were as fol- lows: New York, cucumbers. No. 1, $1.50 to $2.50 per dozen; No. 2, $2.50 to $3.50 per case; lettuce, 50 cents to 60 cents per dozen; mushrooms, 40 cents per pound; radishes, $2.50 to $3.50 per 100; tomatoes, 25 cents to 30 cents per pound; rhubarb, 40 cents to 60 cents per dozen bunches. Buffalo, cucumbers, $1 to $2.50 per dozen; tomatoes, 20 to 25 cents per pound. Pittsburg, cucumbers $1.25 to $1.75 per dozen. Cincinnati, cucumbers, $2.50 to $3 per dozen. Phila- delphia, mushrooms, 15 cents to 30 cents per pound. Cleveland, mushrooms 40 cents to 50 cents per pound. St. Louis, cucumbers $2 per dozen. Chicago, mush- rooms, 15 cents to 25 cents per pound. Kansas City, mushrooms, 40 cents to 50 cents per pound. Minneapolis, cucum- bers, $2.50 per dozen. Detroit, eucum- GROUP OF CRATAEGUS CUPULIFERA. (On the banks of the Genesee river, Rochest'T, X. Y.) 116 The American Florist. Feb. II. bers, $1.60 per dozen. Denver, cucum- bers, $2.50 to $3 per dozen. rertilizers for Virginia Red Clay. Ed. Amebican Florist:— Pleas© state which of the three fer- tilizers, nitrogen, potash or phosphorus, the red clay land of Virginia needs most and which it needs least. Subscriber. It is impossible to say with any cer- tainty what fertilizer ingredient is most needed in these soils, since experience has shown that the fertilizer which does well with one crop in a given season has frequently failed with another crop or in a different season with a different rainfall or distribution of rainfall and temperature changes. What these soils most need to increase their produc- tivity, is deeper plowing and thorough tillage, the incorporation of organic matter, and a consistent system of crop rotation in which they will not be under clean cultivation for more than half the time. ' M. W. THE RETAIL TRADE A New England Church Decoration. The illustration herewith shows a church decoration for last Easter by C. W. Sibley, of Athol, Mass. The whole church was decorated in green and white, but of the five arches, only that inside the chancel shows. The pro- cession of choristers pass under this arch as they enter the choir stalls. It is composed of laurel and lilies, the lettering being cardboard covered with white crepe paper. The other arches were made up of laurel, ferns and white carnations. Tall lilies were used for the altar and sides and the carpeting was of white duck with a border of lilies, palms and white flowering plants. Decorations at Baltimore. An important event this week at Bal- timore, Md., was a dinner given at the Belvedere hotel by Oscar G. Murray, president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, to some twenty of his friends, the occasion being a return compliment to a similar banquet given him by the same gentlemen on his return some months ago from Europe. The decora- tions were quite elaborate and were thus described in the dailies: "The decoration of the table itself represented an idyl of early spring. A dozen immense mounds of flowers stood at intervals, each composed of a vari- ety of delicately beautiful vernal blos- soms. There were primroses, .Japanese lilies, crocuses, jonquils, marguerites and other flowers arranged with con- summate skill in shading and artistic contrast. From these mounds radiated patterns in feathery green ferns, inter- sper.sed with carnations, apparently scattered at random over the table, but in reality arranged with great eare. The whole effect was indescribably beautiful. "A touch of richness was lent to the adornments Ijy the interspersing among the more delicate-tinted flowers of dishes of rosy-cheeked apples, polished until they shone as if varnished; green pears, luscious purple grajies tied with broad pink ribbons, and 7)lates of can- dies of different hues. Ten massive sil- ver candelabra, holding tapers, shaded with silver and white silk shades, added the finishing touch to the table." The work was done by S. Feast & Sons, which firm now has a stand for the sale of flowers in the Belvedere. S. B. Rubber Bands to Fasten Violet Bunches. I have never seen anything in the American Florist from retailers about using rubber bands to fasten violets on the ladies' fur boas. I use them, and they never injure the fur as would a pin. Eoses and carnations can be held in place in the same way, and the fur covers up the band. S. New York. THE MARKET. The market continues to drag along and is entirely without tone. Produce is light, but the demand for it is a great deal lighter, so that even with a more than ordinarily short supply clean- ing up is hard. Carnations are very abundant, and large quantities are on their last legs in the ice boxes. The weather has been such that neither car- nations nor violets clean out through the channel of the street merchant, and. the first fine day will see some great unloading in these lines. Orchids are selling a little better, that is cattleyas are, but white orchids seem to be stayers. There is plenty of everything all round, and on the whole not much change in prices. American Beauty roses have reached the $75 mark, and a chance sale has been made at $100. Other roses clean up fairly well at quoted prices. Bulbous stock goes fairly well, but prices have retired some- what. Good pink varieties can be had for 25 cents per bunch. Daffodils are selling at three bunches for $1.00. Everybody is anxious for better weather and it is conceded that there can be little improvement in business until the weather changes for the good. Market, February 8. — The market is weaker in tone to-day, with demand unimproved. Carnations are extremely plentiful and selling slowly at $1 and upward for good stock. florists' club BANQUET. The annual banquet of the Florists' Club was held on Saturday evening at the St. Denis hotel, February 4, with an attendance of seventy members and guests, almost twice as many as at last .year's banquet. The guests assembled early and sat down to the tables promptl.v at eight o 'clock. The floral decorations were quite lavish in quan- tity, and were skilfully arranged in a very simple manner. C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y., sent a nice collection of his new seedling carnations, as well as some of his better known sorts, includ- ing the new crimson, Robert Craig. Alex. J. Guttmau furnished a liberal vase of the new crimson carnation. Vic- tory, and John E. Haines of Bethlehem, Pa., made a nice display with his new crimson carnation. John N. May of Summit, N. J., supplied the new pink rose, "VS'ellesley, in generous quantity, and Lager & Hurrell of the same plact tabled a magnificent collection of orchids. Consumption of the viands began with excellent music from a string orchestra, and zest to the appetite between courses was maintained by addresses by several of the members, the subjects being light and of the ' ' roasting ' ' order. President Traendly, who was suffering from a bad cold, appointed Walter F. Sheridan toastmas- ter, who ably filled the duties of the position. Patrick O'Mara said some very nice things about the club and told a few stories which were well received. J. A. Shaw, Wm. J. Stewart, Alex S. Burns, Chas. Weathered, John G. Esler, J. Birnie and Eobt. Berry all did a little in the oratorical line and Alex Wallace sang a good song. After a hearty vote of thanks to the dinner committee was passed, the re- mainder of the entertainment was car- ried out by professional talent, the choruses to the songs being printed and copies distributed. The company broke up shortly before midnight. At an early stage in the proceedings the toast- master read a telegram just received from the west announcing that the boom for F. H. Traendly for next presi- dent of the Society of American Flor- ists was favorably received in the west. NOTES. A casket cover of violets and garde- nias was furnished by L. Hart, the Madison avenue florist, for the casket of Frank Croker, son of the one time New York political chief, whose death resulted from an automobile accident at Ormond Beach, Fla., and whose funeral was held on Friday, February 3. John Seligman and Adam A. Trepel, formerly with Alex J. Guttman, started in the wholesale cut flower business at 56 W. Twenty-sixth street on Monday last. Both young men have had many years of experience in the trade and should do well. The firm name is Selig- man & Trepel. Otto Grundmann, Secaucus, N. J., has incorporated his business, with a capital of $20,000 and a general nursery business classification. The incorpora- tors are Herman Grunderman and Wilhelm Beusch, New York City, and Otto Grundmann, Secaucus, N. J. The Long Island growers who bring in produce to the early markets are greatly incensed over the new passenger rates put in force on the Long Island railroad. Commutation rates were raised from thirty to fifty .per cent. Carnation night at the Florists' Club, February 13, will be particularly inter- esting. Some fine exhibits will be staged, and as the same night is ladies' night the attendance should be phenom- enal. J. A. Foley, N. Lecakes & Company's bookkeeper and manager of their cut flower department, was married .January 22, to Miss Butternaei of Newark, N. J. Alex J. Guttman shipped some Vic- tory carnations this week to the St. Louis, Pittsburg and Philadelphia Flor- ists' Clubs. Chicago. THE MARKET. The market shows little change from the conditions of last week. American Beauty roses are next to impossible to secure, and the grower who is in with any kind of a cut is fortunate. Prices have taken another slight advance and now range from $7 down to $1.50 for short stems. The quality is not up to the midwinter standard, notwithstand- ing, however, there is a good demand. 1905- Th E American Florist. 117 Teas are keeping up in fair supply, and the quality of all stock is of a good or- der. Carnations have dropped a notch in price and the quotations now read from $1.50 for the poorest to $4 and $5 for the fancies. White continue in strong demand, and, in fact, everything is well taken care of by the buyers, and little stock remains in the ice boxes after the day's business is over. Bulb- ous stock is holding a consistent de- mand, it being a good substitute for the scarce roses. Paper White narcissus and Dutch hyacinths have been good sellers, and the quality of this stock amply deserves its popularity. Daffodils and colored tulips are seen in variety. Green goods have been holding up to good prices, and the demand has not lagged for some time. Ferns, the best, still stay around the $3 mark. Local retail trade has been somewhat quiet owing to the severe winter weather, which varies from Arctic cold to milder temperatures, accompanied by heavy blizzards and snow. NOTES OP THE TKADE. Pire in the greenhouse of Philip P. and Charles Smith, at Northwestern and Morse avenues, this week caused a loss of several thousand dollars. The boiler room, in which the fire started, was wrecked, and Albert and Jen Jensen, growers, who slept in adjoining build- ings, narrowly escaped with their lives. The loss is partly covered by insurance. A fire on the morning of February 2 caused a loss of several hundred dollars in the retail establishment of John Man- gel, corner of Wabash avenue and Mon- roe street. The blaze started in the bulb and plant room and was caused by the crossing of electric light wires. Bowling matters in Florists ' Club cir- cles have been quiet. It is expected, however, that during the present month the enthusiasts will get together and stir things up. The St. Louis conven- tion stunt must be duplicated at Wash- ington. J. A. Budlong is fortunate to have good American Beauty roses at present in fair supply. His Bridesmaid are worthy of special note, having heavy stems and good color. C. W. Ward, who attended the meet- ing of the American Breeders' Asso- ciation at Champaign, left for Michigan points February 14. Wietor Brothers say that the weather has been against cutting shipping, but notwithstanding, the season has opened auspiciously. Chajles McKellar reports an increased call for cut orchids. Cattleyas from the east are of exceptionally good quality. The condition of Mrs. Leonard Kill, who has been seriously ill for several weeks, is reported slightly improved. Sinner Brothers have a large house devoted to narcissus and hyacinths this year and are having great success. Benthey-Coatsworth Company has con- siderably enlarged and improved the office, at 51 Wabash avenue. White lilac in large supply is again being received by A. L. Randall Com- pany. George Wienhoeber sailed from New York for Naples February 7. Baltimore. MiUilvET IMPEOVES. The cut flower trade gave evidences last week of improvement, and there was some change for the better in the quality of the shipments. Roses A NEW ENGLAND CHURCH DECORATION. (By C. W. Sibley, Athol, Mass.) are of better color, texture and stem, but American Beauty are still in very short supply in the better grades. Carna- tions are becoming more abundant. We have had another spell of the meanest kind of wintry experience, snows and sleets and zero temperatures. With more than twenty snow storms, the roads impassable, the harbor almost closed, railroad traffic disorgan- ized, and the only thing really soaring being coal bills, the winter has been very severe. The production of flow- ers has been largely decreased, the cold at night being intense while a large proportion of the days have been cloudy. Several days this week ship- ments of cut flowers reached their desti- nation badly frozen. Baltimore celebrated this week its first anniversary of the great fire. The reconstruction and rehabilitation of the burnt district goes on, if not rapidly, steadily and on lines which show that in every direction there will be vast improvements over the destroyed sec- tion. The widening of streets, opening up of new thoroughfares, the character of the erected buildings, show that the restored city will be far more beauti- ful, dignified and convenient than the old. Many of the warehouses are al- ready occupied and the tide of busi- ness is going back to its old channels. The improvement of the docks has not yet been begun, but when this great work is completed, with the additional provision made for accommodating her commerce, Baltimore will be indeed a new and far more modern city. The new conservatory at Patterson park has reached completion; so far as construction and glazing are con- cerned, and now only the installation of the heating apparatus remains to bo done. The structure, which was put up under contract by the Lord & Burnham Company, is commodious and modern in every respect, imposing in architectural design, and apparent!}- well designed for the growth and displav of plants. S. B. NlLES, Micn. — The greenhouses of the Michigan Central Railroad Com- pany have been rebuilt on a scale that doubles their capacity. MORKISTOWN', N. J. — The fine country house of Otto Kahn. Cedar Court, on Normandy Heights, ouc-half mile from this cit3', was burned to the grouml February 3. Tlic grounds and horti- cultural features generally at this place were very elaborate, .James Fraser being gardener. 118 The American Florist. Feb. II, Twentieth Year. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in tbe 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 cons cutive Inser- tions, 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 lor lesi 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., Cliloago. IVhen sending us change of address, always send the old address at the same time. We have received photographs show- ing a house and vase of unnamed car- nations with nothing to indicate the name or address of the sender. The sender will oblige by forwarding par- ticulars. The American Peony Society will have a conference and grand exhibition at Chicago about June 15. J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash avenue, Chicago, has been selected as manager of the exhibition, the exact date of which will be announced later. The preliminary prospectus of the Country Calendar, first issue to appear in May, published by the Review of Keviews Book Co., New York, and printed by J. Horace McFarland, is at hand. It is fully up to that gentleman's well known work as typified in Country Life in America, while the specimen articles seem practical and adapted to the needs of proprietors of suburban homes and country estates and to lovers of nature generally. That Misfit Glass Tariff. Ed. American Florist:— While a strong believer in the princi- ple of a protective tariff and thoroughly convinced that to this principle is largely due the wonderful development of manufacturing interests in this coun- try, I do not believe in a tariff after an industry is developed and able to com- pete in the world 's market without it. The present tariff on glass is no longer protective but is a clean steal, no longer called for or warranted. It is admitted by many well posted glass men that the danger of breakage and expense of shipment from Europe creates all the favorable difference necessary for the American manufacturers. W. N. RUDD. Terns and Geraniums. Ed. Am. Florist:— Will Boston and Pierson ferns grow in a strong light without sun and what temperature should be maintained to grow success- fully? To root geraniums, how hot should the sand be in the cutting bench, which is 35 feet long? How much li^- inch pipe will be required under the bench, which is 3 feet high and as many wide and boarded around close to the ground? C. E. B. I do not quite understand what is meant in the first question. Boston and Pierson ferns will grow in a strong light without sun, but they would grow very much better and would make bet- ter plants if they are grown in the full sun during the whole year, with the exception of the very brightest days in the summer time. The night temper- ature that would suit them best in the winter season would be from 60° to 65° with a rise of 10° in the daytime. Geraniums are not at all particular about the heat of the sand in the cut- ting bench. They will root in a temper- ature of 60° or less. To have sturdy plants of geraniums the temperature should not be higher than 60°, with an atmospheric temperature of 54° to 56°. If the temperatures are higher than those given they should not remain longer therein than can possibly be helped. It is the sturdy short plants that attract the eyes of the customer and which sell the most readily. Two 11/. -inch pipes would give a higher tem- perature than is absolutely necessary. There is no real necessity for enclos- ing the propagating bed by boards. E. L. Caution to Cut Flower Shippers. Ed. American Florist:— Numerous eastern shipments of vio- lets and other stock have arrived in Chicago during the past few days in a badly frozen condition. This was largely owing to the fact that packages were insufficiently wrapped, and if we may suggest it, it might be a good thing for you to publish this fact, with a caution to shippers to take more pains with regard to wrapping packages bet- ter for western shipment during the remainder of the winter season. E. P. WiNTERSON Co. California Carnation Cuttings. Ed. American Florist:— In answer to the comments of C. W. Crouch in your issue of February 4, I would like to state that we purchased from a California firm rooted cuttings of Carnations Estelle, Crane and Enchantress. The last named rooted 100 per cent, Estelle and Crane, ninety per cent. The cuttings reached us in fine shape and have made good, healthy plants. I think if Mr. Crouch would keep them watered more than his own stock they will root all right. We sprayed ours three or four times per day in bright weather. They were fully exposed to the sun with no shading whatever. We expect to order more stock from California for next season. Bryan, O. C. E. Wonsetler. [We shall be pleased to have some details of the experiences of others with California carnation cuttings. — Ed.] American Carnation Society. depaktment of plant reqistbation. Lizzie McKey, registered by M. Winandy, Chicago, 111.; color, scarlet; size three inches in diameter, length of stem, eighteen to twenty inches; strong and erect. Coral, registered by the Indianapolis Flower & Plant Company, Indianapolis, Ind.; color, peach blossom, very bright and showy; size, three and one-half inches; slightly fringed, very full, good strong calyx; vigorous growth and con- tinuous bloomer. Allspice, color white, heavily striped with red, and petals edged with red; size, three and one-half inches; very full, heavily built, and unusually fra- grant; very prolific, strong, quick, con- tinuous grower. Candace, color, pink, shade brighter than Lawson; size, three and one-quar- ter inches; very round, well formed flower; an early and extremely heavj' producer throughout the season and quick grower. Albert M. Herr, Sec'y. French Horticultural Society of London. M. Philippe de Vilmorin presided at the sixteenth anniversary banquet of the above society held January 14 at the Cafe Royal, London, England. The society has done much to increase good feeling between English and French gardeners, and finds situations for the young gardeners of both nations who wish to go intoi each other's country and learn the language. A large and brilliant gathering was the result. The National Chrysanthemum Society of England was present in full force, there being many of its officers and committee men present. In these days of the entente cordiale it would be well for other but more exclusive English horti- cultural societies to follow suit. Any- thing and everything that tends to bring the people of England and France into closer and more friendly inter- course cannot fail to be productive of beneficial results. P. National Horticultural Council. At the conference of horticulturists held at St. Louis in connection with the World's Fair flower show last November it was suggested that a National Horticultural Council would be of immense utility and Professor Trelease, of the Missouri Botanic Gar- den, was charged with the duty of appointing a committee for preliminary organization. This committee is now announced as follows: Professor L. H. Bailey, of Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y.; J. H. Hale, president of the American Pomological Society, South Glastonbury, Conn.; H. C. Irish, of the Missouri Botanic Garden, St. Louis, Mo.; J. Horace McFarland, president of the American Civic Association, Har- risburg. Pa.; J. C. Vaughan, president of the Society of American Florists, Chicago; Professor Samuel B. Green, Agricultural Experiment Station, St. Paul, Minn.; Professor L. R. Taft, Agri- cultural College, Mich. Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md. — ^Gardeners' Club of Baltimore, Royal Arcanum building, 18 W. Saratoga street, Monday, February 13, at 8 p. m. Boston, Mass.^ — Massachusetts! Horti- cultural Society, Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts avenue, Saturday, Febru- ary 18, at 11 a. m. Lecture on "Bac- teria as Fertilizers," by Dr. George T. Moore, illustrated by stereopticon. Buffalo, N. Y.— Buffalo Florists' Club, 383 EUicott street, Tuesday, February 14, at 8 p. m. Cleveland, O. — ^Florists' Club, Mon- day, February 13, carnation exhibition and smoker. Detroit, Mich. — Detroit Florists' Club, Cowie building, Farran and Gra- tiot avenues, Wednesday, February 15, at 8 p. m. igoj. The American Florist. 119 Manchester, Mass. — North Shore Hor- ticultural Society, Friday, February 17. New York. — New York Florists ' Club, Grand Opera House building, Eighth avenue and Twenty-third street, Mon- day, February 13, at 7:30 p. m. Oceanic, N. J. — Monmouth County Horticultural Society, Friday, Febru- ary 17. Toronto, Ont. — Canadian Horticul- tural Society, St. Joseph's hall, Satur- day, February 16, annual carnation exhibition. Utica, N. Y.— TJtica Florists' Club, Maeenerchor hall, Thursday, February 16, at 8 p. m., annual carnation meeting. Worcester, Mass. — Worcester County Horticultural Society, Horticultural Hall, Thursday, February 16, at 2:30 p. m. Trade Notes. L. G. Colyn, formerly with Van Zanten Brothers has entered into partnership with Jac. Van der Gugten under the style of Van der Gugten & Colyn at Katwyk a Ryn, Holland. A vase of excellent roses is illustrated in the Colonist of Victoria, B. C, of January 8, the flowers having been picked in Col. Gregory's garden, Jan- uary 1. The New York World of January 15 has a conspicuous illustrated notice of F. R. Pierson and his new Variegated Lawson carnation, carnation. The first number of the new Garden Magazine is out, and like many of its predecessors in the same line, starts off well. Odd Items. Elizabeth Duse, the daughter and only child of Mme. Eleanor Duse, the Italian tragedian, has entered an Eng- lish college devoted to the study of farming and horticulture. Miss Van Wart, of London, Eng., has American Beauty roses sent over by every steamer, packed in ice, and her pretty house in Mayfair is always full of them. The German empress has a passion for flowers, but has only recently turned her attention to orchid growing. A Scotch seedsman has instituted a cooking test for potatoes, taking his samples from various districts. Boston. MARKET CONDITIONS. Florists, both retail and wholesale, are glad that the month of January is past. It has been without exception the hard- est month during the past three or four years. The principal cause for this is the period of excessively cold and stormy weather, which has kept the gen- eral public indoors. The prices of roses, carnations and bulbous stock have remained about the same as those of the previous week. Violets have dropped in price as a result of the cold weather and oversupply, to 25 cents per 100. NOTES. The Boston Co-operative Flower Growers' Association has recently leased a number of new stalls to out-of- town florists. The event of the week is the exhibi- tion held on Saturday at Horticultural Hall. The rivalry between the two markets has brought out a large list of entries, as both markets are offering a series of eight prizes each. H. P. S. Advertising Gets Kesults. Am. Flobist Co.: — It gives us pleas- ure to say that each year we have traced business resulting from our advertisement in the American Florist, this being our second year advertising in your paper. Our con- tract for the year with you ends soon and we expect to renew the same for another year. Albany Steam Trap Company. SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1905 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted — By a young man, with practical experience in cut flowers and pot plants. Best of references. Address Box 154, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— B^ a florist, German, single, middle a^^ed, good experience in all departments; pot plants a specialty. References. Address Box 136. care Amerii^an Florist. Situation Wanted— Grower's assistant, youog man with some experience incut fl wers and gen- eral stock. Address M. M Strono, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Situation Wanted— By a first-olass licensed foreman; the be^t of references for ability and sobriety, aged 30 years. Address Geo. K. Buxton, Nashua, N, H. Situation Wanted— By German, S3, in retail florist store; lifeexperience; decorator, designer, etc. Able to take obarge. Best reference. Last position, 3 years. Address E B. Box 245. Spencer, Mass. Situation Wanted— By florist with ten years' experience in Beauties, teas, carnations, 'mums, violets, palms, ferns and general stock. German, single, good references. Address Box 153, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As head gardener, well up in all its branches, Al orchid grower, married, no family, naturalized, English, aged 32. Address with particulars Box 147, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a German florist, in a large commercial place as manager or foreman; 20 years' experience in growing cut flowers, car- nations and roses my specialty. Address Box 148. care American Florist. Situation Wanted-'As foreman on good sized commercial place where growing roses for cut flowers is made a specialty. Refer to Alex. Mont- gomery, Waban Rose Conservatories. Natick, Mass. Address Box 150, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By young man, German, 25 years of age. thoroughlv experienced with indoor and outdoor culture; will be ready to take private place by March 1; can show good reference from present place. Address L. Roll, Lake Forest, 111. Situation Wanted— By first-class florist, Ger- man, single, 36 years of age, grower oi rosea, car- nations, 'mums, violets, bulbs and all kinds of bedding plants, also a good propagator; able to take charge. Address Box 146. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As gardeneron gentleman's estate, thoroughly experienced in roses, carna- tions,'mnms, violets, peaches, grapes and straw- berries under gUss, fruit and vegetable garden, lawns; age 35, married, best references. Address J C, care Vaugban's Seed Store, New York City. Situation Wanted— In the vicinity of New York or Pittsburg, as grower and manager in first- class commercial establishment where good wages are paid; thoroughly experienced in propagating and growing of roses, carnations, 'mums and the general line of cut flowers and pot plants; best of references, sober and reliable, married, aged 32. Place where a working interest is given preferred. Florist, 176 Lexington Ave.. New York City. Help Wanted— An A No. I rose grower. Address with full particulars. G. Van Bochovk A Brc, Kalamazoo. Mich. Help Wanted — A good sober industrious work- ing foreman tnat can grow good roses, carnations, 'mums and general stock; S60 per month. Send references. Address Thomas Salveson, Petersburg, 111. Help Wanted — Man thoroughly familiar with growing decorative plants comoi rcially, who is willing to go to Porto Rico; one who has some capital preferred Address Wm. C. Smith, San Juan, Porto Rico. Help Wanted — Sinele man for private place, no greebhousB, $40 to $45 [)er month, a good place and permanent for the right man. For informa- tion address Cbas. Upfler, Govanstown, Baltimore, Md. Help Wanted— Working foreman, single, to manatfe cjhege grounds with one greenhouse and five men help; $50 per month, permanent position for the right man. Address Chas. Dffler, Govanstown, Baltimore, Md. Help Wanted— Young man, first-class designer and decorator, one who is experienced in store work, must be up-to-date, sober, industrious and gilt edge references as to honesty, state age, expe- lience and salary expected, permanent place. Address P. O. Box 1684, Paterson, N, J. Wanted— To purchase a flower store. State all particulars in first letter. Address Box 149, care American Florist. Wanted— Trade firms will oblige by sending copies of their latest wholesale price li^ts. N. H. Padgett, 18 Watson St., Unadilla, N. Y. Wanted— Smart agent calling regularly upon the trade to take up the sale of lily of the valley pips for a reliable German grower. Address Box 145, care American Florist. Wanted— By March 1, assistant gardener on private place. English or Scotch preferred, wages $50 per month with room. Address stating age and experience with references. George Gordon, Beverly, Mass. For Sale— Ballard's Greenhouse. $750. Perry, Iowa. For Sale — Cheap, too delivery wagon, good for city or country. 50 West 29th St., New York. For Rent — $50 per month, fi?e greenhouses, 9,000 square feet of glass, nine and one-half acres of good ground, bouse and barn, long lease, $1,000 cash for stock, etc , near Chicago. Address Box 162, care American Florist. For Sale— Five- acre tract of land, two houses, barn and greenhouse in flourishing town of 4,000 In southwestern part of Ohio. Good chance to do nice business, no competition. Address Thr Wayne Specialty Works, Milton, Ind. For Rent — At Frederick, Md.. greenhouses 18x63, 11X107. 20x162, 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 immediate neighbor- hood; coal, manure, labor cheap, city water; no stock on hand. Rent $300 per annum, half pay- able in advance every six months. Ill health of owner compelled retirement from succ-ssful business: principally vegetables under glass and mushrooms for Wabbington and New York. Henry Trail, Frederick, Md. Foreman Wanted. We have lO.OOJ square feet of glass and 10 acres of ground. Grow carnations and bedding stock. Want a man capable of managing such a place profitably to take entire charge. References required. Four-room cottage on the place. Pre- fer married man with whom help can board. Write in full at once stating what wages you want. Permanent position for right man. The Stiles Co.. Oklahoma City, Okla. UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY. For Sale— Greenhouse property, stock and retail busines:^, consisting of eight greenhouses and store, about 22,C00 feet of glass, fully stocked and in first-class running order, steam heat, electric lights, etc., situated in wealthiest part of Phila- delphia, right in center of a growing population. Doing a first-class retail business. A splendid opportunity; only $3,500 cash required, remainder can remain on mortgage at 5 per cent. To cluse an estate. Box H4, care American Florist. For Sale. 5,000 feet of glass with store and stock in city of 10,000, with no competition within 50 miles. A good paying trade. Everything new. Please do not write without you have the cash and mean business. Address Box 151, care American Florist. 120 The American Florist. Feb. II, Pittsburg. Business for the week has pulled up wonderfully and shows a decided ten- dency to continue in its present state. Stock of all kinds is plentiful, with the exception of American Beauty roses, which are not in their usual good con- dition. Carnations and spring stock are especially fine and are moving out in good order. During the early part of the week it was impossible to get shipments from the east under twenty- four to thirty-six hours. Nicholas J. Ribsam, of McKeesport, has wound up his retail business and is considering the plan of establishing his Trenton, N. J., plant in this vicinity. Lowe & Jones had several large designs for the funeral of the late "Pittsburg Phil," four of them vary- ing from five to eight feet in height. A new wholesale house is scheduled to open here about the latter part of March. Sam McClements spent several days at home with rheumatism last week. Thos. Ulam & Company will prob- ably move to some other location. Theodore Beckert is cutting fine sweet peas. E. L. M. shown here last week by Mr. Hill, Jr. Trade visitors have been numerous. Among them were: P. W. Creighton, of Dreer's, Philadelphia; Wm. Hagemanu, New York; W. A. Prosser, of Owens, N. Y.; Chas. Schwake, of New York; W. A. Ringier, of Chicago. W. Minneapolis. Trade for the month of January was ' quiet, there being no special demand i and owing to the extreme cold weather business suffered. McKinley day made j a little extra call in the carnation line, : but not beyond what could be filled. There is at present no surplus in stock, so prices remain rather firm. Tea roses have been in good supply. American Beauty are limited and the quality is poor. This will be overcome soon as the growers report good crops coming. Miss H. B. "Whittet suffered a loss by fire to the extent of $600, fully covered by insurance; she has resumed business as the damage was confined mostly to the basement. The New York Florist Store, under the management of J. Ravatzos, reports trade fairly good the past two months. Wm. Donaldson & Company, have had a good month's trade, although the weather has been against them. Gus Bergstrom, formerly with R. J. Mendenhall. has accepted a position with Rice Brothers. Dan Desmond has charge of C. K. Fulton 's private greenhoaises, at Lake Minnetonka. C. F. R. Kansas City, Mo. Reports from the weather bureau show 'that Kansas City has just passed through the coldest January in its his- tory, and February bids fair to beat all records, as the thermometers have been registering from eight to ten below zero. The severe cold has taxed the smaller growers to ke/ep up the tem- perature. Ackerman Brothers, vegeta- ble growers, report the entire loss of one house of lettuce through freezing. Cut flower stock not very plentiful, but about equal to demand. Many small social affairs and considerable amount of funeral work has kept the market cleaned up. McKinley day did not create the demand that some of the florists anticipated, caused, no doubt, by the anniversary falling on Sunday and the day being very cold. Much favorable comment was passed 'in the new rose, Richmond which was Newport, I(. I. We have had a week of severe cold, the mercury touching the zero mark, which is about as cold as it ever gets here. Much business has been impos- sible. Nevertheless early orders indi- cate a good season coming for the seedsman. Florists begin to feel that the coming summer will be better than for several years, as many of the most prominent social leaders have been in Europe or elsewhere the past two sea- sons, which has greatly curtailed the use of floral decorative work for din- ners and other social functions. Prices, both wholesale and retail, remain about the same. We quoted some very choice carnations on the avenue that were bringing $1.50 a dozen. The first meeting for the month of the Newport Horticultural Society took place last Wednesday evening. Presi- dent James J. Sullivan was in the chair. Professor Barlow, of the Rhode Island College of Agriculture, for two hours held the closest attention of all with his illustrated address on "Economic Insects." Following the lecture a lengthy discussion of the elm-beetle and San Jose scale developed. Interest now centers in the schedule of prizes which the executive committee will present for the approval of the members at the next meeting. The twenty-fifth anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunnick was observed last Monday evening in the hall of the Builders' and Merchants' Exchange. The deco- rations were by Ziegler, and consisted of palms, evergreens, and Christmas bells. Mr. and Mrs. Hunnick received many handsome presents, including one from Mr. and Mrs. Fred W.' Vanderbilt, to whom Mr. Hunnick has been head gardener for many years. Among the many guests from out of town was Thomas Grey, of Thomas J. Grey Com- pany, of Boston. William B. Scott & Company report a very good week; many orders for seeds having already been received, and a good demand for onion sets having developed. F. L. Ziegler has his windows attract- ively arranged with cinerai-ias in bloom. Henry C. Anthony, of Portsmouth, R. I., was a visitor this week. X. Syracuse, N. Y. Severely cold weather and a heavy snow storm for the past few days has tended to injure business. The dull- ness of the regular trade, however, has been counterbalanced by a rush of funeral work. Prices remain the same. Two novel floral blankets were made by Wheadon & Hencle last week for the Hewlett and Danziger funerals. The first was a blanket of sniilax fringed with Paper White narcissus, the smilax being studded with violets. In the second the violets were omitted. As many as twenty wreaths were made by this "firm, many of them being galax with violets or carnations on the side. The demand for galax wreaths is increasing. The death of Charles H. Bechstedt,. of Oswego, Tuesday, February 2, removes one of the best known flor- ists of the state. He had been in poor health, for four years. He was born in Germany fifty-nine years ago and came to Oswego with his parents when but five years of age. About fifteen years ago he engaged in the florist busi- ness and had been very successful. He was a soldier in the civil war. He was prominent in polities, having been alderman of the sixth ward. P. R. Quinlan & Company have a fine display of roses at their retail store. Some excellent Golden Gate and Ivory roses have been received from the Val- ley range with 2%-foot stems. Bard & Davis are cutting a large quantity of roses and carnations. The Host and Bride are especially worthy of mention. Thomas Quigley is having good suc- cess with his carnations. A. J. B. Orange, N. J. The tenth annual installation dinner of the New Jersey Floricultural Society was held February 3. The evening opened with the presentation of twelve silver cups by William Runkle, on his own and other donors' behalf, won in the competitive shows of last season. A novelty in this direction was an array of full size photographs of the floral prize winners which covered the walls of the banquet hall. It was also the initial night in this year's competition for more silver cups and the floral dis- play was large. Peter Duff had the center of the long table with a vase of hybrid amaryllis and another of Euphorbia jacquiniseflora. There were' carnations from Wm. Bennett,. Wm. Reid, D. Kindsgrab, and Guttman & Weber's Victory, sweet peas from Charles Ashmead and the Hale Floral Company; potted cyclamens from George von Qualen; orchids from Edwin Thomas and Arthur BodwelU and cut orchid blooms from Lager & Hurrell. The offering of a special orchid prize will doubtless make them a feature of each month 's exhibition. Addresses were made by W. J. Stewart, J. A. Shaw and S. S. Butter- field, Mrs. Berry of Kelsey Company, Neil Campbell, of Vaughan's Seed Store, C. H. Totty, Harry O. May, Wm. Duckham and others. J. B. D. Columbus, O. The sixtieth anniversary of the Columbus Horticultural Society will be celebrated at the regular annual meet- ing next December, and meetings wilt be held in June and October to make arrangements for the important event. Honorary members were elected Jan- uary 28 as follows: William Miller, Ottawa county; W. W. Farnsworth, Lucas county; F. C. Vcrgon, Delaware county. Fort Thomas, Ky. — Richard Schmidt has filed suit for a dissolution of the partnership of Miller & Schmidt. Charleston, W. Va. — The Charleston Cut Flower & Plant Company, H. F. Winter, manager, will add 10,000 feet of glass this season. The Foley Manu- facturing Company, Chicago, has the contract for the material. igo5. The American Florist. 121 Your Money's Worth. You want your money's worth always and all ways, of course. Are you getting it? Think it over. Our motto is, "We serve ourselves best by serving our customers better." You can be sure of getting what you want, when you want it at right prices here; or you can be sure it can't be had. That's a good, strong statement to make; we make it stronger by making good on it every way, every day. "Your money's worth always; more probably; never possibly less." Judge For Yourself. Write for our regular issued price list; judge for yourself. And remember we grow our own flowers in our own greenhouses and sell them only to the shipping trade. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone Long Distance Central 879. Northern Star Potato. Having grown several acres of this wonderful Potato last season, when it sold at SI 000.00 a ton, we can supply the true stock, in espe- cially prepared, iron bound, well ventilated cases of 100 lbs. net, F. O. B. Southampton, $3.00 per case. Brinkworth & Sons, Ltd. Potato Growers and Expert!. SOUTHAMPTON. ENG. THE HARDY ANNUAL OF THE CENTURY Nicotiana Sanderae Silver Medal Massachusetts Horticultural Society 1904' Gold Medals and First-Class Certificates awarded at principal European Exhibitions. TbousandB of glowing carmine blossoms pro- duced on a single bush. Seeds in original packets from seedsmen tbrougbout the United States. 25 cents per packet. WHOLIBALB AGENTS FOR THS UNITED STATES: HENRY A. DREER, Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. J. M. THORBURN. Cortlandt St.. New York. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Chicago and New York. JOHNSON'S HANDY MANUAL. The latest and best book now on tbe market for those Interested in greenhouse beating and ventilating. This book baa ju^t been revised and now contains over 125 pages of valuable information, fully Illustrated with cuts and working plans. If you intend to overhaul your beating apparatus, Johnson's Manual will tell you how to do it wi\h tbe best results. If your boiler consiimes too much fuel, Johnson's Manual treats on haw to make your plant economical in that respect. Mr. J. W. Johnson tbe Author, is a practi- cal steam and bot-water heatiilg engineer of 25 years' experience. The "Manual" mailed postpaid to all points in U. S. and Canada upon receipt of $1.00. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, Chicago. Would Not Lose a Number. American Florist Co.: — Enclosed you will find $1 for another year's sub- ecription to the American Florist. We would not like to lose a number as we can always find pointers in your paper which we highly appreciate. Frank Scholl. CARL BECK & CO. SEED MERCHANTS AND SEED GROWERS. QUEDUNBURG, (Germanv.) Mangel Wurzel zind Sugar Beet Seeds A SPECIALTY. We offer an immense stock of all seeds at moderate prices, to the trade only . General Catalogues free on application. English Correspondence. SPECIAL PRICES FOR LARGE QUANTITIES ON DEMAND. -lelagram Address: SAMENEXPORT, Qusdilnburg. Please meyition the A merican Florist when writing. Van Zanten Brothers, ROYAL NETHERLANDS BULB NURSERIES AND EXPORT TRADE HILLEGOM, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of the leading sorts of HYACINTIIS, TULIPS. NARCISSUS, CROCUS SPIRAEAS. GLADIOLUS, PAEONIAS, Etc., Etc. We further ask your attention to our superior quality and special prices of f RENCH BULBS, ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPtR WfllTE OR., ETC. Ask quotations from our traveler MR. G. HYLKEMA. Care of Messrs. Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St., New York. Who also will send you on demand, catalogue and special prices of all Holland Bulbs and Plants. Aug. Rhotert, ^^l'„^,^.^^^' "^"^"'■'^ CHOICEST EARLY and LATE FORCING LILY of the VALLEY PIPS. BRANDS BEROUNa'' f ^^'■'y ^"'•''''g Berlin Pips. Late Forcing and Cold Storage Hamburg Pips POLARIS I HANSA f GROWN BY MR. E. NEUBERT, >VANDSBECK, GERMANY. NOLLER^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 advertieing medium of the highest class. Holler's Deutsche Gartner Zeitung is published weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription $3.00 per annum, including postage. Sample copies free. LUDVIG MOLLER, Erfurt, Germany. Telegraph Code OF THS Am. Seed Trade Association $2.00 In either stiff or flexible cover. Address orders to AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO. Alway mention the American ¥\o- 3 rist when you order stock..^ 122 The American Florist. Feb. iz, \ Wietor Brothers, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. -CURRENT PRICES. SUBJECT TO CHANGE. AMERICAN BEAUTY. S6-lnoh slem. 80*lnoh stam. Z4>lnoh •* Wholesale Cut Flowers •••• 46a Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. FANCY CUT FLOWERS a Specialty. If you want Choice Cut Flow- ers at any time or all the time, send to CHAS. W. McKELLAR, 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. ORCHIDS. WESTERN HEADQUARTERS FOR CHOICE FANCY VALLEY, TULIPS and all BULBOUS STOCK, VIOLETS, BEAUTIES, TEA ROSES, and CARNATIONS. Wild Smilax, Asparagus, Adiantum, Smilax, Fancy Ferns always in abundance. Also a complete lice of all Florists' Supplies, Novelties and Wire \Vork. Long Distance 'Phone. Central 3598. Automatic 3633. Peter Weiland, WHOLESALE FLORIST. RDom 18, 128 E. Third St, CINCINNATI, 0. Haadquarlars lor American Beauties and all leading varieties ot Roses and Carnations. All Bowers sold at prevailing market prices, Orders received and filled at Qreenhousei It desired, by addressing PETER WEILAND, New Castle, Ind. Michigan Gut Flower Excliange, WM. DILGER, Mar. Fancy and Dagger Ferni, All Cut Floweri in Seaion. 38-40 Miami Ave. DETROIT, MICII. PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Gut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES- Per doz. Extra Select 8 8 00 SO-inob stems 5.0U 24-incb stems S.OO 20 inch stems 2.50 I5-lncb stems 2.00 12-lncb stems 1.60 Short stems 7S®1.25 Per 100 LIBERTY 18.00 to 15.00 CHATENAY 8.00 to 12.00 MAIDS AND BRIDES 6.00 to 10.00 PERLE e.OOto 8.00 DNCLE JOHN 6.00 to 12.00 SUNRISE 600 to 10.00 CARNATIONS 200 to 4.00 All flowers are perfectly fresh and properly packed. No charge for P. & 0. on orders over $5.00. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses — American Beauties and al kinds ot Tea Roses at lowest prloei. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, lad. Soulh Park Floral Company Please tnention the A merican Florist when writing, Lynn, Mass. — Fire on the morning of January 30 destroyed the contents of the retail store of Mrs. M. F. Patten. The damage to the building amounts to $500. 1905- Th E American Florist. 123 TIME IS MONEY Don't waste either. Sendijour orders to DEAMUO and you are saving both time and money. Wild Smilax leads them all in quality and quantity. All cases filled to scripture measure. Prices as low as you pay lor inferior stock. PHnNii-<5 J Central 3165. PHONtb -j Amon,atic 9988. PRICE I Roses, Beauty, 30 to 38-iD. stems *i.0r@i6-00 " 20 to 24 ' 3.00® 4.C0 15 to 18 •' 2 00® 3.00 12 " 1.50 " Liberty 8,00ft 15.00 ■' Dhalenay 8.00@I2.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 6.(0(910.00 Meteor, Golden Gate 6.0 (TAIO.OO Carnations 2.00(a» 3 00 fancy 4 00(«i 5.00 Valley 2 00® 4 00 Violets 1.00ft 1.50 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 40 to 50c spraj8 2 00@3 00 Sprengeri 3.00® 4.00 Leucothoe sprays .75 Galax Leaves. IJronze. per 10(0, 1.00 .15 Green, per 1000, 1.00 Adiantum 1.00 Fancy fern s per 1000, 3.00 Smilax IS.Offt 15.00 Oallas per doz. 1.25®1.50 Paper Whites, Romans 3 00ft 4.00 .J. B. DEAIVflUD, 51 Wabash Avenue, i CHICAGO. \ E.C.AMLING 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. f^ease mention t/te American Florist zvhen ivriiing. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WbolesaleDealersand/> . Tl.™..... .^^^ Growers of tut Mowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. D. WOOD BRANT, SII0CE8BOB TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Choice American Beauty Roses. Prices reasonable. Careful attention given shipping orders. 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST Wlien you lA^rite to an advertiser. Poehlmann Bros. Go. Wholasals Growers of D»i.r. In Cut Flowers AUteleg:raph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35*37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street Morton Grove* 111. 0XII0.A.€3^0* GEO. REINBERG, •Vr.l?« Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We will take care of your orders at reasoa- able prices. Prompt attention. 51 WahashAve., CHICAGO, ILL. Whol^ale power/larl^ Cbicaoo, Feb. 9 Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 5.00@ 6 00 20 to 24 " 3.00® 4.00 15 to 18 " 2.0U@3 00 18 •' 1 50 Liberty 8.00@I500 Chatenay 8 00@I2 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 600@1000 '• Meteor, Golden Gate 6 00@10 00 Carnations 1 50@ 3 50 " fancy 3 00@ 4.00 Valley z.OO® 4 00 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 40 to tOc sprays 2.00@6 00 '• Sprengeri S.00@ 6.00 Leucothoe sprays .76 Galax Leaves, Bronze, per 1000 1.25 .15 Green, " '• 1.00 Adiantum ... 1.00 Fancy ferns.. ..per 1000 2.60® 3.00 Smilax 12.00@15.00 Callas 1.25@l,60perdoz. Paper Whites 3 00® 3 50 Romans 3 00® 3 60 J. K BUDL0NG Boses and Carnations A. Specialty.. 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWER of CUT rLOWERS E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE Cut riowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave CHICAGO. A Dally Cut From 40 Growers We can and will All your Cut Flower wants to advantage. Plenty of BEAUTIES, MAIDS, BRIDES, etc. { CARNATIONS, VIOLETS, etc. ALL GRADES. [ i Shipping orders our Specialty. Write, tele- pboce or telegraph. i Long Distance Phone 1I.;9 Main. 1 Headquarters for HARDY PERNS and WILD SMILAX. Most CotnplAto Line of FLORISTS* SUPPLIES IN THE WEST. CATALOGUK FREE. E. F. WINTERSON GO.j Established 1894. 45-47-49 Wabath Avenue, CHICASO. SINNER BROS. Wliolesale Growers AIIT CI nilf CDC and Shippers of UU I rLUVlClla 58 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone — Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and tele^aph orders given prompt attention. Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabaih Ave., CHICASO. Order your stock where It will be filled with care and dispatch. The most successful growers of out flowers, are those who sell their own stook. Give us your standing order. PERCY JONES. M»n«gT. Vaudhan & Sperry, Wholesale Florists« 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. 124 The American Florist. Feb. IT, The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS, 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. WELCH BROS. All Varieties FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinds. Ix>ng Distance Telepbone, 6268-6267 Main. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seeds These are the true variety. 75o pet 100; $6 00 per 1000. Now is the time to buy KAISERIN and CARNOT, (or early summer flowering, 2>i-inoh pots, J4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000, BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, 2)'.^-inch pots, S4.00 per 100; 135.00 per lOOa W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. 'ii'M''*j».3* High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. tiease mention the American Florist when writing. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, .^- CHICAGO. Mall, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. OMAHA. HESS&SWOBODA, FLORISTS, 1415 Farnam Street, OMAHA, NEB. ■Phone UOl and L. USS. SPRINGFIELD. Mark Aitken FLORIST. 378 Main St.. Springfield, Mass. WASHINGTON. JosepI) R. Freeman, FLORIST, 6l2l3tliSt.N.W.,WASIIINGTON,D.C. 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. CHICAGO. „ ( Central 2851 Tklbphonsb: i Automatic 1038 JOHN MANGEL, rUORIST, Corner Wabash A,e. and Monroe St. CHICAGO. Orders for Wedding Decorations, Receptions, Funeral Designs and Cut Flowers and Plants In every shape executed with care and despatch. Ueadlng Chlcaeo Retailer. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. CHAS. CHADWICK, COR. FULTON & LAGRAVE, Grand Rapids, Mich. WHOLESALE and RETAIL FLORIST. 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. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. JOHN woir, WholMil. Md Brtill riwirt, SAVANNAH, GA. Paper White Narcissus and Roman Hyacinths. $Z00 per hundred, in any quantity. Long Distance Telephone Connections. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. LEIKENS 7E.33dSt.w..d?n.t.ri.NewYorkClty. Telephone No. 1417 Madison. Telegraph Orders Faithfully Filled. WE REACH ALL POINTS. ^^Ordersfor Baskets, Boxes, Designs, Steam- ers, Receptions, and from out-of-to>vn Florista will receive personal and careful attention. We guarantee perfect satisfaction. fiease mention the American Florist when writing. A. Gude i Bro. FLORISTS 1214 F St., WASHINGTON, D. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. KANSAS CITy. WILLIAM L. ROCK FLOWER CO. Kansas City, Mo. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing GALVESTON. Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, 231B AVENUE M, GALVESTON, TEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Designs, Decorations. Telephone 1087. All raall, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically filled. Please mention the American Florist when writing. /po5. The American Florist. 127 mimmmimii^imimmimk Fancy White Lilac $1.50 per Dozen The cut which is now ready we think large enough to supply all orders and the quality is the best of the season. :::::::::: Fancy Lily of the Valley LaRelne Tulips Long stems, large bells, strictly fancy stock, $4 per 100. Good stock $3 per 100. Long stems, plenty of color. The best the market affords, $4 per 100. Plenty of other varieties. Short Tulips, $2 and $3 per 100. Hllflc&An I9i'%/^l* \/ij^l^4fi We never had anyone deny the fact that our Violets nUaSOn IClVer V lOieiS ^,,^ ,j,e largest, sweetest and best in Chicago. Fancy Mignonette $6 to $10 per 100. ^^xswMn#S AMCs A fine assortment of extra well grown ' l^^ci ac Extra fine, especially in ^-**** ■lanviia 5f„^l, 3„^ ^3„„ f,„^„ vanVfPQ I "W^l^a gj.ijg 2jjj Bridesmaid. stock and many fancy varieties. A FULL LINE OF CUT FLOWERS If you do not receive our Price List we shouid lilce to mail it to you. 19 Randolph St., A. L.RANDALL CO. Wfmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Mease menizon the A merican Florist when writing. KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation lias always been that we fill orders when others fail. All stock in season at Lowest Market Rates. THE ART OF Floral Arrangement. The first special newspaper in the world for floral arrangement. 250 ILLUSTRATIONS ANNUALLY. Specimen number free. Subscription, $2.40 yearly. BINDEKUNST-VERLAG. J. Olbertz. ERFURT, GERMANY. Ssi^feSsJeeteisSsi^gggggggges Circulation which Circulates The actual paid circulation of tiie ^ American Florist is, we believe, the § largest in its class. The contents are of real present value and are preserved for reference. Advertisers who use regtilarly our columns estab- lish permanent business with the best trade in the United States. yj ^BEST ENGRAVINGS andTLLUSTRATION?j Ol Every Description I iSEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. I . GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. I 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. S Fiease nuntion the A merican Florist when luriting* I WORTH BDNDREDS OF DOLLARS American Florist Company: The "Carnation Number" is certainly worth hundreds of doI= lars to carnation growers. C. D. ZIMMERMAN. Buffalo, N. Y., January 31, 1905. 128 The American Florist. Feb. II, HiGH-GRAPE SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. ^^^ '^'°"^*» S ^ght "'' '""'""' "SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR HANDLING LARGE ORDERS. WRITE, WIRE OR PHONE. E A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Toronto. ilAKKET CONDITIONS. Trade has picked up considerably the past week and with some it is even bet- ter than a year ago. The- weather is decidedly cold. The quality of roses continues to improve and though not plentiful there are enough for ordinary demands. American Beauty show good color but are short on crop. Harrisii and calla lilies are quite plentiful and violets and bulbous stock are in over- supply. Carnations are in he^vy supply and of the best quality but are sold' cheap to keep them moving. The stores show a variety of nicely blooming plants. Rhododendrons, lilac, azaleas and plenty of cyclamens are to be had. Lily of the valley from this season's crop is very good and throwing fairly good foliage. There have been a num- ber of good decorations, Dunlop having artistically decorated the Temple build- . ing for the St. Andrew's ball. NOTES. J. H. Dunlop and W. J. Lawrence returned from Chicago well ' pleased with the convention. We expect feo*-' hear from them at the next club meet- ing; Entries for the carnation show Feb- ruary 16 in St. George's hall are com- ing in fast and stock in this vicinity looks in good shape for it. Grobba & Wandrey are cutting large quantities of bulbous stock. H. G. D. IiOuisviUe. Last week averaged pretty yi&A although there was nothing more doing than was expected. The weather was probably the coldest experienced here this winter. Several suffered by not being able to keep the houses from the frost but none of the losses were very large. Roses of the second and third grades have not been giving much satis- faction, while those of the first grade will do, but are a little high priced. Carnations are continuing good in qual- ity but the heavy demand does not give them much of a chanp,e to make a show- ing. Violets are coming in in greater quantities with the demand up to expec- tations. Lily of the valley has become a glut. The quality is unusually good but the slow demand has caused them to become so plentiful. Narcissi and ^oman hyacinths are nearly things of the past, while tulips, Dutch hyacinths, jonquils, etc., can be had in satisfactory quantities. Greens, with the exception of smilax, are very scarce. J. E. Marret's place is in good shape, but many things have to be neglected owing to the shortage of room. A lot of Crane carnations are in very good con- dition. Visitors: Warren Huckleberry, North Vernon, Ind., and Mr. Keur, of C. Keur & Sons, Hillegora, Holland. Leo. Zoeller is to be congratulated. It is a boy. F. L. S. Waco, Texas. — The Waco Floral Society held its monthly meeting in the Business Men's Club rooms Feb- ruary 1. It is planned to hold a flower show in connection with the annual carnival this spring. HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evergreen! and Floristt' Supplies. Our specialties are DAC- CER, $1.50 and FANCY FERNS, Al quality, S).50 per lUOO. Discount on larger orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN CALAX, SI .00 per 1000. Laurel Festooning, good and full, handmade 5o and Go per yd. Green and Sphagnum Moss, SI. 00 per bbl. Sphagnum Mou, 50c per bag; 5 bags, tJ.OU. Ivy Leaves. S4.00 per 1000. Sprengerl, 25c and 60c per bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, 60c per bunch or string. Leucothoe Sprays, tlOO 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, Kibbons, all sizes and colors. All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cyoas Leaves, Etc., Etc. Our stock is of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write (or 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. N. Lecakes & Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. #Tal. No. 1214 Madison Square Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & 34th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. Srwa and Bronze Qalix Leavn. 75c per 1000. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX (Where quality Is First Consldsratlon) Write, Wire or Phone the Introducers, Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. New Crop Southern Wild Smilax now ready in limited quantities. GEOReE GOTSONAS & CO., Wholesale and Retail 'Dealers in all kinds oi EVERGREENS. Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax. Phone 1203 Mad. Sq. MAIN STORE. 45 W. 29th SL, UCUi VnRIf BRANCH, 65 W. 28th SL, IlLlI I U^^■ THE KERVAN COMPANY, WHOLESALE DEALERS, All Daooratlng Evsrgraans, Calax, Lauoothoa, Mossas, Eto. SO W. 27th Straat, NEW YORK. Tblxphonb 1619 Madison Sq. GALAX LEAVES AND Leucothoe Sprays. J, e. LOVEN. HonUzuiiia, N, C. Gardeners' Ghronlcie. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. GSTABLIBHED 1811. The GARDENERS' CHRONICLE has been for OVER SiXTT Years the Leading Journal 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 is loolced up to as the standard authority on the subjects of which it treats. Subscriptions to the United States, $4.20 per year. Remittances to be made payable to H. G. COVE. Office:— 41 Wellington St.. Covent Garden, London. England. HARDY CUT FERNS. Fancy or Daggor Ferns, $1-25 per UK)p. Galaxy Brilliant Bronze or Green, 75c per lOuu: 86.50 per case of 10,000. Laurel Festooning, haod-made, full sizes, 4c, 5c and 6o per yd. Made frefih daily from the woods. Send us your CHRI5VMAS orders now and we will please you. Bivnoh Laurel, 35o per large bundle. Southern Wild Smilax, per 50-1b. case, $5.50, Laurel Wreaths and Princess Pine Wreaths, made all sizes and prices. Princes Pine by the lb. and made into roping. Tell us your wants and we will name you prices. Tel. Office, New Salem, Mass. Mllllnoton, I Please mention the American Florist when writing. HEADQUARTERS FOR "SUPERIOR QUALIIT' > BRAND Wild Smilax 25 pound case $3.00 35 pound case 4.00 50 pound case 5.00 ALWAYS ON HAND, AND IN ANY QUANTITY. NONE BETTER. E. r. WINTERSON CO., 46>47-49 Wabash Avanua, CHICAGO. •»- -^ Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Japanese Fern Balls 5 in. and 7-9 in. sizes. Write for prices. VAUBHAN'S SEED STORE, 84-86 Randotph'St., CHICAGO. 1 4 Barclay St-r NEW YORK. TO BUY OR SELL Advartlae in THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 1905' The American Florist. 12a DREER'S SPECIAL OFFER OF FORCING PLANTS FOR EASTER. DREER'S QUARTERLY WHOLE&ALE PRICE LIST of Seeds. Plants, Bulbs, eto. , ia mailed to all Florists. If you do not have it at band please advise us and a copy will be sent at once. Azalea Madame Van der Crnysseu. As we are not handling Azaleas for Easter this season we o£fer a fine lot of this most valuable variety in fine bushy, well budded plants to close out quickly. Per Doz. 100 Each lOto 13-inch crowns J4.50 $35 00 16 to 18- inch crowns 8100 18 to 14- inch crowns 600 45.00 18 to 20-inch crowns 2.00 14 to 16-inch crowns 7.50 55 00 20 to 22-inoh crowns 3.0O Outside of the above we have nothing left In Azaleas except a limited lot of mixed varieties in 10 to 12-inch crowns at 84.60 per dozen; $35.00 per 100. Note.— The above prices are practically the same as those at which we book import orders, they are made low to move the plants at once, the stock is of good quality, but is limited; speak quickly if you want them. Azalea Mollis. An unusually fine lot of well-budded plants 15 to 18 inches high. A plant that is rapidly gaining favor for early and late forcing; it is protttable stock for the retailer to handle, as it can be grown at a minimum cost for heat and labor. $4.50 per dozen;' $35.00 per 100. Deutzias, Vilcmo, strong, shapely, 2-vear-old fleld-erown plants, suitable for 6-inch pots. Gracilis Rosea. 81 00 per dozen; $8 00 per 100. Gracilis Lemoinei. $1.00 pet dozen; $8,00 per 100. Forcing Rhododendrons. For a late Easter will fill a vacancy where Azaleas cannot be retarded; they are, becoming more popular every season; you will And it profitable to try these. We are' carpyine an estra large stock of bushy, well-shaped plants, covered with buds, 16 to 18 inches high. $9 00 per dozen; $70 00 per 100. 20 to 21 inches high, fine specimens, $11.00 per dozen; $90.00 per 100. The Baby Rambler Rose MME. NORBERT LEVAVASSEUR. The most valuable bedding rose yet introduced. A plant which will be in strong demand for a long time. We offer good plants suitable to use for stock plants, one- year field-grown, suitable for 4-inch pots, $5.00 per dozen; $35.00 per 100. Primula Veris Superba. An excellent plant for forcing for early spring that meets with ready sales, strongs plants 75 cents per dozen; $6 00 per 100, HENRY A. DREER, (INCORPORATED) Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. The Gardeners' Directory.... NEW BOOK, FIRST EDITION. — PRACTICAL CONVENIENT COMPLETE INVALUABLE THOUSANDS OF NAMES AND ADDRESSES. t^r> f^n t^r> otfl otrt otfl rtfl «tfl f^n f^n HIS book contains complete lists of Gardeners and Estates Em- ploying Gardeners in the United States and Canada, arranged for ready refer- ence by states and post-offices. The gardeners are also arranged alphabetically. The book contains a reliable list conveniently indexed, of the leading Horticultural and Kindred Societies, with the names and addresses of the Secretaries. Price $5.00 postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 130 The American Florist. Feb. II, fT The Seed Trade. =\ AMIRICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIAHON. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, la., Pres. ; L. L. Mav, St. Paul, Miun., First Vice-Pres.; C. E. kendel, Cleveland, 0.,Sec'yandTreas. Twenty-third annual convention at Alex- andria Bay, N. Y., June 20-22, 1905. ''^ Jf Sweet Corn growers are showing anxiety to unload. Florai, Pabk, N. Y. — ^John Lewis Childs and family are now in California. The Albert Dickinson Seed Company, Chicago, reports spring trade starting in briskly. Onion sets are higher, red and yellow being quoted around $2.75 to $3, and white scarcer. Albert Dickinson, of Chicago, has subscribed $1,000 to the Iroquois thea- tre memorial fund. Santa Clara, Cal., February 6. — The recent heavy rains have so far proved very favorable, Des Moines, Ia. — Mathias Kurtzweil, president of the Iowa Seed Company, who has been very ill since. December, is slowly recovering and will be able to return to business in a few weeks. Visited Chicago: B. Suzuki, of Suzuki & lida. New York, returning from Japan; August Rhotert, New York; Robert C. Whitehill, representing Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill, N; Y.; W. H. Mihm, representing J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md. AjfOTHER correspondent reporting from Holland expects hyacinth prices, especially of pure white sorts to be higher, while the blues will be the cheapest sort, as they were last year. This writer says that even with a big crop hyacinths will not exceed the demand and are likely to be a little higher than last year. French Bulbs. The weather in Southern France so far has been severe, cold and dry. If the drought continues it may shorten the crop of bulbs produced in this sec- tion. The rains do not usually begin until April and no one can make intel- ligent prediction regarding the crop until that time. Blue and rose Romans, also double Romans and narcissi will be lower. Probably there will be a larger crop of white Romans the coming season than last because many of the ll-eentimeter stock were not closed out during the fall of 1904. The growers are now much interested in handling their cut flowers and have nothing to say concerning the next bulb harvest. Senators Denounce Free Seeds. In the United States senate February 2, the agricultural appropriation bill being under consideration. Senator Lodge criticised the appropriation of $240,000 for seeds, saying that the --seeds distributed were cheap and com- mon, and that the entire provision was a humbug. "We are appropriating public money," said Mr. Lodge, "year after year in order to enable us to make gifts to our constituents. We may as well look the truth in the face." He added: "It is a pleasant thing to do; we all like it, but we should not forget that we are making the country pay for it." Senator Bailey indorsed Mr. Lodge's view, saying there was no more reason why the government should supply farmers with seeds to plant in their gardens than there would be for sup- plying them with implements for work- ing them. Senator Proctor, a member of the committee on agriculture, announced his personal opposition to the distribu- tion of common seeds, but said he had found it impossible to get the com- mittee to strike it out. "It is a hum- bug," he said, "a cheap chrome, but one that we can't get rid of." It may be noted that although Sen- ators Lodge and Proctor differ very materially with Senator Bailey in party polities, they are all broad enough to meet on common ground in denouncing this waste of public money. S. E. Boston. Thomas F. Galvin furnished the flow- ers and decorations for the FotUer- Young wedding in Dorchester last week. Miss Pettier is the daughter of Mr. Fottler of the ■well-tn©wn firm of S«^e- gel & Pettier, seedsmen. Arthur T. Boddington and Winifred Rolker of New York have been in town the past week. New York. The interest of C. H. Penn in the firm of W. E. Marshall & Company, seedsmen, has been purchased by AJfred E. Wheeler, formerly with Weeber & Don. Mr. Wheeler becomes an active member of the firm. Winl Elliott & Sons contemplate mov- ing from their Dey street establishment about May 1, to more convenient quar- ters on Fulton street. Ossining, N. Y. — ^William J. Johnson, gardener at the Sing Sing prison green- houses, died January 20, of paralysis. He was a brother of Warden Johnson of the prison. 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Growers. LEONARD WHOLESALE GROWERS SAN Jose, CAI_IF-ORNIA. Writs for Prioas. HEADQUARTERS FOB Flower Saods ONION SETS. Bufb. Seeds for present requirements ready to ship. Contract orders for delivery after harvest 1905 are being booked now. Beans, Poas and Garden Seeds. Wbitb for Prices, CO. CHICAGO. ^^ NEW WAREMOUbE HAVING MORE THAN AN ACRE OF FLOOR SPACE. Alfred J. Brown Seed Company WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS. Now recognized as one of the Largest Growers of..... Fancy Peas and Beans For the Wholesale Trade. Main Warehouse and Offices: Grand Rapids, Mich. igos. The American Florist. 131 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. Oz. .25 .25 .30 .30 .10 .05 .10 .10 Trade Pkt. Aosratum, Imperial Dwart, blue S . 10 Imperial Dwarl, white 10 Blue Perfection, dwarf 10 Princess Pauline, fine for pots 10 Princess Victoria Louise, new, beautiful blue and white flowers, plants compact and free-blooming Alyssum Sweet lb , St. 25 Alyssum Little Gem lb., $3.50 Ampslepsis Vsllohl lb, Sl.OO ASPARAGUS Plumosus Rebuslus, new, per 100 seeds, $1.00; lOOu seeds, $10.00. Sprsnotri. 100 seeds, 15c; 1,000 seeds, 75c; 5,000 seeds, $3.25. Write for prices on larger lots on above three. Osoumbms, IOC seeds, 50c: 1,000 seeds, $4.C0. Cemersnsls. per 100 seeds, $1.25; 1,000 seeds, tlO.OU. ASTERS. Qussn of th* Markst, Trade Pkt. M Oz. Oz. White lb., $5.00$ .10 $ .20 $ .50 Pink lb , " ~" — "" -" Scarlet lb.. Light blue lb.. Dark blue lb., Mixed lb., ■ranohlng or Sample, 1 White I Rose pink. Lavender. . Red Purple Light blue. Daybreak pink J Mixed lb., $600 .10 Vaughan's Upright Whits Branch- ing 10 Vaughan's Upright Pink Branch- ing 10 .20 .65 Trade Pkt. X Oz. Oz. Balsam, Alba Psriaota. This is the largest and bestdouble white Balsam 10 .25 Bsgonia Vernon ^ oz., SOc.lO Bslils or Double Oalay, Mammoth Mixed .1-16 oz. Bsllla or Double Daisy, Mammoth White.. .1-16 oz. Mammoth Pink 1-16 oz. Longfellow, dark pink, % oz. , 35c . Snowball, dbl. white. H oz., 35c .20 Candytuft, Giant Hyacinth-Flow- ered. Improved Empress. !4 oz., 10c Canna, Crozy sorts, extra choice mixed lb., $1.30 Celosia, President Thiers This is a splendid variety which is so much and effectively used in our parks 15 5 00 .10 .20 .,50 6.00 .10 .80 .50 5.50 .10 .20 ..50 5.50 .10 .20 .50 4.25 .10 .15 .40 Trade Pkt., 10c. M oz., 20c. Oz.,60o. Lb., $6.50. Daybreak pink J Trade Pkt. M Oz. Oz. ... . /. .» 20 .50 .20 .65 .70 2.00 , 45c .25 Trade Pkt. ,40c .25 650.25 Oz. 2.60 2.50 1.25 l^v FLOWER SEEDS 10 PER CENT SPECIAL CASH DISCOUNT. On o^ders over $2.00 for Flower Seeds if the cash is enclosed. This discount does not apply to Asparagus Seed. Cash discount on this is 2 per cent. We are HEADQUARTERS for Greenhouse Grown Seed of ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Northern Greenhouse Grown Seed— Per 100 seeds, 75c; 250 seeds $1.50; 1000 seeds, $5 00; 5000 seeds, $22.50; 10,000 seeds, $42.50. Price for larger lots on application. Southern Outdoor Grown Seed— Per 1000 seeds, $3.50; 5,000 seeds, $16.00; 10,000 seeds. $30.00. Oz. 1.70 .30 .50 Cslosis ThompsonI Magnllloa. Of great value for all decorative purposes in and out of doors. Pkt., 10c; K-oz., 25c. Trade Pkt, Csntaurea Candidissims (Dusty Miller) 1,000 seeds 25 Csntaurea Gymnocarpa...lb.,$2.75 Clematis Paniculata, white, sweet scented lb., $4.60 .15 Cinararia Maritima "Diamond." This is one of the finest foliage bedding plants. The leaves are broad, snow-white and lasting. «oz.,60o.I5 Cineraria Maritima Candidissima. .10 .20 Cobaea Soandsns 10 .40 Alba 15 .60 Coleua, Mammoth Rainbow Mixt- ure 1-32 oz , 50c .20 Colaus, Lar^e Leaved Sorts, extra choice mixed 20 DAHLIA, Burbsnk's Selection. The seed we offer is of L. Burbank's own saving, and he writes: *'This seed will produce a greater proportion of large, clear, bright colored, perfect double flowers than any ever before offered; 90 per cent of good flowers can be expected." Blooms the first year from seed, Pkt. (100 seeds) 60o. Trade Pkt. Oz. DAISY, Non Plus Ultra, best white .15 Dracaena Indivisa lb., $2.50 $ .10 $ .25 New Shasta Dalslss....l-16oz.,$t.00 .25 Vaughan's Early and Lata Flowsr* Ing Forget-me-not H oz , 25c. .10 Crevlllea Robusta (SilkOak) 10 Heliotrope, Lemoine's Giant,.,.* 25 Trade Pkt IPOMEA Noollllora, Moonflower— White seeded 100 seeds, 50c New Hybrid, blooms early 10 Lemon Verbena !^oz.,40c .15 LInarIa (Kenilworth Ivy)....X oz., 40o Lobelia, Crystal Palace Compacta % oz ,25o Speciosa, dark flowers and foliage for hanging baskets ^ oz., 16o Emperor William, dwarf Ji oz., 20c Bedding Queen H oz. , 25o Matricaria Capensis fl. pi. Double W h i te Feverfew Maurandya, Mixed H oz.,25c Giant olue... MImulus (Musk Plant) M oz., 30c Musa Ensale. 100 seeds, $1.00. .80 .45 2.00 Oz. 10 $ .50 .40 .15 15 1.25 .10 .10 .15 .50 .85 1.25 .10 .25 .10 .20 .10 1.00 1.00 PANSIES. Vaughan's Up-to-Date "International" Received the only aware? 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 existence, as all the florists who saw or used it can tell you. Price per oz., $10.00; 'A oz., $5.00; % oz., $1.50; trade pkt, 60o. Vaughan's "Clant Mixture." This mixture is specially made by us from all the separate colors of Giant Trimardeau, the Giant Bugnot and Gassier and several special strains which cannot be had any other way. If your trade demands large flowers there is no better mixture. Price Ji lb., $14.00; oz., $4.00; % oz., 60o; trade pkt., 25c. Petunia, "Vaughan's Best" Mixture of Large Flowering Petunias, trade pkt., (1,100 seeds) 50o; 3 pkts. for $1.25. Petunia, Howard's Star. Distinct from Inimita- ble, or Blotched and Striped. The color is a rich velvety crimson-maroon: a splendid sort for borders, hanging baskets, vases, etc Pkt (500 aeeds) 25c. Petunia, Vaughan's Double Petunias, mixed, trade pkt. (600 seeds) $1.00. Petunia, Double pure white, 250 seeds, 50c. Petunia, Extra Large Flowering, double fringed. This extra choice strain produces about 30 per cent of splendid double fringed flowers. Trade pkt (600 seeds) 60c; 1,000 seeds, $1.00. Trade pkt. Oz. Pyrethrum, Golden Feather $ .10 $ .30 Salvia Splendent, Clara Bedman (Bon- fire) ;. .25 2.25 "Drooping Spikes," Koz.,50c .35 2.Qp A. Ragenau, very early, very dwarf. .25 Smilax, new crop, }< lb., 70c; lb.,$2.50 .10 .25 STOCKS, Large-Flowering German 1 0 Weeks. Pure White, Brilliant Rose, Bright Crimson, Blood Red, Purple, Light Blue, Canary Yellow, Price each above per H oz. , 40o ; oz. , $2.25 ; pkt , 25o. Trade pkt Oz. Large Flowering, extra choice m'xd 'A oz.,35c $ .25 $2.00 Thunbsrgia, Mixed 4oz., $1.00 "Vaughan's Bast" MIxturs ol Ver- benas Moz.,50c Verbena Candidissima, white, H oz , 20o Defiance, brightest scarlet H, oz., 25c Mammoth, mixed Moz.,25c Mammoth, white ^ oz., 25c Mayflower )ioz.,25c Mammoth purple Moz.,25c .10 .40 .25 2.00 10 .80 .10 .75 .15 .75 .15 1.00 .15 1.00 .15 1.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, NEW YORK, 14 Barclay Street. 84-86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Greenhouses, Nursery and Trial Grounds, Western Springs, ill. STOP New Aster KATE LOCK BEEN GROWN 48 INCHES HIGH. Finest Aster in existence. Blooms 5 to 6 inches in diameter, full centers, stems 30 to 43 inches. Shown at all the largest exhibitions in Canada, and taken everything before it. Uas never been beaten. Colors, White. Daybreak and mixed. $2.00 per 1000 seeds. No Agents. Originator: I U I HPI^ ^< Manchester Ave., Ji 111 LUU^| TORONTO, ONTARIO. More than half-a-million copies of the Burpee Catalogues for 1905 have been mailed already. Have YOU received one? It not, it will pay you to wriie TO-DAY ? A postal card will do. Simply address BURPEE'S SEEDS, Philadelphia, Pa. and you will receive by return mail Burpee's Farm Annual— so long recognized as the "Leading American Seed Catalogue." It is a handsome book of 178 pages, with elegant colored plates, and tells the plain truth about all the Best Seeds that Grow! If you garden for profit or are a florist you should also have Burpee's "Blue List" or Wholesale Price-List for Market Gardeners and Florists. 132 The American Florist. Feb. II, /T The Nursery Trade \ AMERICAN ASSOQATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. W. Kirkpatrick, McKinney, Tex. , Pres. ; C. L. Watrous, Des Moines, la., Vioe-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirtieth annual convention. West Baden Springs, Ind., June, 1905. .. PiTTsriELD, Mass. — The Greylock park commission has taken by eminent domain 1,361 acres of land in Adams and New Ashford, for the Greylock reservation, which now has 5,460 acres. New York. — The Bloodgood Nur- sery, Incorporated, has been organ- ized with a capital of $50,000, the incorporators being P. O. Keene, H. Anderson and S. Croke, all of New Tork. , Washington, V>. C. — An amendment to the agricnltural appropriation bill, which was passed by the house, pro- vided setting apart $10,000 for investi- gation and introduction of parasites and other patural enemies of the gypsy and brown-tail moths. Helena, Mont. — The Montana State Horticultural Society has selected Mis- soula as the meeting place next year. The following officers were elected at the annual meeting: President, C. P. Dallman, Missoula; secretary and treas- urer, Verdie Spurgen. Rogers, Ark. — The Arkansas Horti- cultural Society closed its annual meet- ing January 26. Mena was selected for the next annual meeting. The follow- ing are the new officers: President, Senator John P. Logan, Siloam Springs; secretary, Prof. Ernest Walker, Fay- etteville; treasurer, J. W. Vestal, Rhea. Nursery Notes. large to hold as many as you have. Below the freezing point place them in layers so there will be no difficulty in getting them out in the spring. After covering all up well throw on some straw manure or litter. Should there be no sandy soil procure some and pack the cuttings away in sand in any cool place, being careful not to let them get too dry. M. Deutzias and weigelias will be in fine shape for fall trade by cutting to the ground this spring. Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora can be layered and rooted successfully, using only the surplus branches. White fringe is one of the shrubs that require little trimming or pruning but is as handsome a shrub as one might wish to see. If you expect to propagate soft wood shrubs, vines, roses, etc., next season, and you have not the necessary equip- ment, now is a good time to figure it all out and get ready. Japan snowball, one of the finest shrubs in our whole list, can be easily propagated from soft wood, but it must be kept close in a frame. Use a double sash. When rooted, pot up and carry over in a frame or cool house till plant- ing time in spring. In the north it must be protected until it gets well established. M. Shrub Cuttings. ED. AMERICAN Florist:— Kindly advise me of the proper way of handling during the winter months, until ready to plant out in the field, cuttings from the following shrubs: Deutzia, Hydrangea paniculata, phila- delphus, spirsea, weigelia and Califor- nia privet. E. E.^ Shrub cuttings are usually stored in a cool place until through making. Then if you have a soil of a sandy nature dig a hole in the ground sufficiently Silver Kibbon Grass. This is said to be a new hardy peren- nial, which grows from twelve to fif- teen inches high, the striping very fine and delicate — green and creamy white running lengthwise of the leaf. Its greatest advantage, the disseminators claim, lies in the fact that it holds its beautiful colors and markings during the entire summer and does not run to seed. Owing to this fact, it is especially desirable for borders, edgings, etc., or for massing. It is also valuable for florists' use in filling window boxes or lawn vases. For this work clumps of roots can be lifted in the fall and stored under benches or in a cellar until want- ed for dividing and potting or growing in flats ready for early spring use. It Vick's New Silver Ribbon Grass, also succeeds admirably as a pot plant for indoor decoration. The plant is of- fered by James Vick's Sons. Portland, Ore. A carload of nursery stock from Prance for J. B. Pilkington, was cleared through the custom house Jan- uary 27. Prominent on the invoice were 185,000 fruit tree stocks, 6,000 English walnuts, 2,500 berry-bearing hollies, 3,000 conifers, and a long list of ornamental trees and shrubs. They were the third car lot received by him this season, the first containing 3,500 Holland-grown rhododendrons and aza- leas. The duties paid amounted to about $600. Philadelphia. THE MAKKET. Trade conditions have improved slightly but the demand could be very much better without a word of com- plaint from the storekeepers. There seems to be a full line of all kinds of stock and most of it in very good con- dition and up to the standard, in spite of the cloudy, snowy weather. Prices are much the same as last week. Carna- tions are in fair demand. Enchantress, Lawson and Joost leading. We want a pink, color of Joost, as good as Lawson and then we will be happy. Bulbous stock is now showing up strong. There are plenty of single and double daffo- dils which move well; $3 for the singles is now the price. trade notes. Robert Craig & Son have 10,000 cyclamens all from seed saved from se- lected stock of their best strains. These young plants are now out of the seed boxes, planted about four inches apart each way on tables of prepared soil, and are growing strongly, having from three to six leaves each. About 98 per cent of the seed germinated. A house has been planted with 1,000 Scott ferns. Mr. Craig has great faith in this variety and believes it will dis- tance all the others, which appears to- be the opinion of those who have seen it about here. Wm. P. Craig, who is handling: Dorothy Faust chrysanthemums, has persuaded Mr. Faust to send it out this spring. Mr. Craig had booked a large number of orders before the discussion about the name and his customers, he says, having seen the variety and know-- ing its value, want it. Manager Muth, of the Philadelphia Cut Flower Company, reports' business- good, with considerable doing in a fine line of tulips, dafi'odils and other bulb- ous stock. R. C. Hayden, of the firm,, is back to bed again but hopes to be out soon. W. K. Harris is the leader in tulips and has a fine lot in plots of 25 to 50 bulbs. They are well grown. He is also- strong in azaleas. The Leo Niessen Company is busy handling southern greens, having a great demand for smilax, galax, etc. J. W. Colflesh is sending in a nice lot of window plants, azaleas, freesias and a full line of bulbous stock. Berger & Company are handling a fine line of greens, their bunch aspara- gus being in great demand. CALIFORNIA PRIVET CHEAP 100,000 well grown plants, 3 to 4 feet, selected, $4.00 per 100 SK.OO per lOnO. 2hi to 3H feft, 7 or more branches, $3.50 per 100: SI7.60 per 1000: 20 to 30 in., 5 or more branches, 12.00 per 100 $13.00 per 1000. 18 to 34 in. . lieht, 2 years, 3 or more branches, $150 per 100, $7 00 per 1000. All of the above boxed, f. o. b. here. For oar or large lots vfrite- before placing your orders. CHAS. BLACK, HightgtowD, N. J. RHODODENDRONS. lOjOCO, all sizes; large sizes to 5x5 feet. Write for kinds and prices. CT "RrnVES PENDLETOM . iJ . JMVXAO, NURSERIES. IVIsnchesler, Englsnd. THE Tottenham Nurseries, LTD Established 1872. A. M. C. VAN DER ELST, Managing Direotor. Dedemsvaart, (Holland.) Headquarters for Hardy Perennials (among which are the latest and choicest, 13 acres devoted for growing this line as Anemone, Aster, Campanula, Delphinium Funkia Hemerocallis, Hepatica, Incarvillea, Iris, Peonies, Phlo.\- decus- sata and sufruticosa. Primula, Pyrethrum, Tritoma, Hardy Heath, Hardy Ferns. Also 5 acres Daffodils, 12 acres Conifers, (specially young choice varieties to be grown on), 3 acres Rhododendrons (also the best American and Alpine varieties), 2 acres Hydrangeas. We make it a point to grow all latest novelties in these lines. Ask for catalogue. igo5. The American Florist. 133 Fruit Treen^ Small Friitt«tOmameiital Trees, Evergreens and Shrabs, Shade 'I'rees, Hardy Koses, Hardy Plants. I'llinbers, etc. The most complete eollectlons In this country. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louis. 102 prizes New York State Fair. 15)04. Iflustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Ht. Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. Drawer 1044 V Established 65 Tears. Silver Ribbon Grass The new hardy perennial. The finest ornamental grass to be had — perfectly hardy can be used indoors and out, grows rapidly and does not turn green or run to seed. Strong fieid-grov/n roots, 16c each by mail, postpaid. $1.25 per dozen; $8.00 per 100 by ex- press, charges not prepaid. Can fill orders at any time. Terms cash with orders. James Vick's Sons, ROCHESTER, N. Y. W. van Kleef & Sons, Wholesale Growers of all kinds NURSERY STOCK. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND, Catalogue free on demand. No Agents. Please inspect our nurseries when in Europe. No agents. Beautiful Grounds. An lUubtrated Manual containing suggestions on Lawn Making, Planting and care of Shrubs and Trees, with names and descriptions of varie- ties hardy and ot merit. Also information regard- ing LaDdscape Plans, Topographical Surveys, etc. A book you will often refer to. Send for it to-day. Free on application. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave.. Chicago. Jacs Smits, Ltd. '^A.^.K- (branch at bobkoop.) Wholesale Growers of gfn^r^f„ili nursery stock, pot-grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. V^hen in Europe please inspect our nurseries. NAMDEN-BUSSUM, ntar Amtttrdam, to oar R. R. Dtptt. Aflgast Haerens' Nurseries, SOMERCEM, GHENT, BELGIUM. Furnish HLMS, ARAUCUUS, BAT TREES, FICUS and other decoriitive planta lor 1905, spring delivery. AZALEAS for fall delivery. Prime quality: careful packing. Trade list sent by the Amirloan Agintt August Rolker & Sons 31 Barclay St.. P. 0. Box 752. NEW YORK. Munsou Nurseries. New catalogue now ready. "Can't buy trees right without it.'" Get it of T. V. MUNSON & SON. Denuon, Tex The MUNSON GREENHOUSES. Cut flowers and Bedding Plants for r^'tail trade. WILL B. MUNSON. Denisofl. Tex. Philadelphia Rambler. Flowers brighter and much more doable than Crimson Rambler, sttong grower, blooms earlier and does notbUacn ont. Field plants, 2 to 3 ft. , »2.00 per doz. ; »15.00 per 100 Field plants, 3 to 4 ft.,S3.00 perdoz,; 820.00 per 100 The Conard & Jones Co., ^"Vr"'' ORDER L NOW HARDY SHRUBS, RAMBLERS EASTER EORCING and HYBRID ROSES FOR Each Doz. DEUTZIA GRACILIS, pot- grown for 7-inch pots $ .15 $ 1.50 DEUTZI A LEMOINEI, pot- grown for 7-inch pots 40 3 50 AZALEA MOLLIS, mixed kinds. 20 buds 40 4 00 RHODODENDRONS, for forcing, bushy plants, 8 to 1> buds 1.00 II DO For forcing, large plants, 15 to 25 buds 200 20.00 L)jz. HYDRANGEAS, Otaksa, Red Kraochcd, Thos. Hogg Dormant, 2-vr old. pot-grown, for forcing. 5 00 CRIMSON RAMBLERS, strong, 2-ye;ir old 2.00 Strong. 3-year old ..3 50 DOROTHY PERKINS, strong, 2- year old 2.60 100 I Doz. GRUBS an TEPLITZ, strong, 2- IH3,00 year old 2.00 MAMAN COCHET, strong, 2-year 25.00 old 200 HERMOSA, strong, 2-year old 2.25 30.00 CLOTHILDE SOUPERT, strong Beld plants 1.50 AMERICAN BEAUTY 2.00 KAISERIN AUG. VICTORIA.... 2..50 PAUL NEYRON 2 50 100 LA FRANCE 2.00 Anna de Diesbach, Perle des Blanches, Ciipt. Christy, Fisher 35.00 Holmes. General Jacqueminot. John Hopper, Mad. Gabriel 15.00 Luizet, Mad. Caroline Testout, 18.00 Magna Charta, Marshall P. Wilder, Mrs John Laing, Ullrich Brunner, Etc., all at 1.50 100 15.00 15.00 16 OO 10.00 15 00 20 00 20.00 15.00 11.00 VAUGHAN^S SEED STORE, Chicago. Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, III. Please ynention the American Florist zvhen writing. Special [vergreen Offer? We are the largest growers of MAGNOLIA GRANDI FLORA in the South, having upwards of 200,000 plants now on hand. In order to place part of this immense stock ♦ before our regular shipping season commences, we make the following offer. One year plants, 1st grade, 6 to 8 inches, once transplanted, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 100C; $11S.OO per 5,000; $200.00 per 10,000. ALSO THE FOLLOWING: Per 100 Per 1000 BUXUS ARBOREA, 2 years, 6 to 8 inches $2.00 $i8.00 EUONYMUS lAPONICUS, 1 year, 4 to 6 inches 1.50 12.50 ♦ EUONYMUS JAPONICUS, 1 year, 6 to 8 inches 2.00 18.00 ♦ EUONYMUS PULCHELLUS, 2 years, 6 to 8 inches 3 00 25.00 X RETINOSPORA PLUMOSA, 2 years, 9 to 12 inches 4.C0 35.00 I RETINOSPORA P. AUREA. 9 to 12 inches, 2 years 4.C0 35.00 ♦ BIOTA ORIENTALIS ELEGANTISSIMA, 8 to 10 inches 5-00 f BIOTA ORIENTALIS var. ROSEDALE, 6 to 8 inches 3.00 ! BIOTA ORIENTALIS, Rosedale, 1 ft., very fine 10.00 ♦ BIOTA ORIENTALIS, Rosedale, 18 inches, very fine 15.OO ♦ JOSEPH W. VESm & SON, ^ ^ Little Rock, Ark, f Forcing Stock for Easter AZALEA MOLLIS full of buds, nice even heads, fori'p easily. 12-15 in. high, $30 00 per 100; 15-18 in, hieh SlO 00 per lOJ. DEUTZIA GRACILIS, grown especially for pot culture; very bushy: 13 15 in, high, for 6in. pots, $4 00 per HO; 15 18 in. high, for 7- in. or 8-in pots 18 00 per 100. DEUTZIA LEMOINEI— Similar to Gracilis, but stronger grower, 15-18 in. high, for 6-in. pots. S3.00 per 100 18-24 in. high, for 7 or 8-in. pots, SIO.OO per 100. RHODODENORONS-Best named Hybrids, busay and (uU of buds, 20 in. high, $9 00 per dozen: 34 in. high. Sli.OO per dozen; 30-33 in. high (heavy) $24.00 per dozen. SPIRAEA JAPONICA, $3.00 per lOO. SPIRAEA NANA COMPACTA, $4.00 per 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, 0. SurplusTreeSeeds. 500 lbs. Catalpa Speciosa, 500 lbs Black Locust. Also good lot of other Tree and Shrub Seeds and a large lot of Seedlings both Nursery grown and collected. Send for Trade List. FOREST NURSERY AND SEED CO., IRVING COLLEGE, Warien Co.. TENN. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ..THE MOON For J Trees, Shrubs, Vines Your I and Small Fruits. D«»criptlTe IlluBtrated Catalogue Pre*. THK WM. H. MOON OO. ^_< Morrisvllle, Pa. PQlifnrnla Priuot 1.2 and 3 years. AlsoCut- UalllUlllla nilGI tings. Any reasonable offer will be accepted on lots of 5,000 to carloads. RIVER VIEW NURSERIES, J. H, O'HAUAN. LITTLK Sll^VKK, N. J. 134 The American Florist. Feb. II 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, 429 Sixth Ave., New York; Robt Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- phia; or to the American Florist C!o., Chicago n ^ At Washington. On February 3 the florists were again defeated by the jolly fat men. Tlie scores follow: FAT MEN. Players. 1st. 2nd. Srd. Harlow 127 179 195 Waters 204 181 181 Lemmon 181 158 190 Ludwig 156 146 182 Kodrick 165 170 167 Totals 834 834 915 FLORISTS. Players. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. ^°°^ 145 227 143 Shaffer I55 les 157 Lewis 139 135 129 g.™est 115 168 158 McLennon I47 152 166 Totals 711 860 753 An Elastic Statement. The new reporter, in his story of the wed- ding, wrote: "The floral display stretcUed from the chancel rail to the doors of the church. ■ The city editor, in a mild manner as is the custom of city editors with new reporters, said: "Couldn't you have used a better word than 'stretched'? Say the floral display nodded' or 'twined' or something like ."T^?.'?'' ^"'■'^ ™'""« sruggestive of flow- ll\ ^ ^Stretched' is all right in this case," replied the new reporter, with the stubborn ^?=t!l^®*,°'-^ ""^^i'^'- "The decorations con- sisted of six rubber plants, and they had to American? ™''^'' '"^ distance. "-Baltimore Ohio. The sun never shone on a country more fair Than beautiful, peerless Ohio; ohf^^ ^ ",'fl ''J^v*''® '''^^ °' '"er rarifled air, Ohio, prolific Ohio. "«'■ bright'""® ^" ^^"^°t ^'"'J noble and Her beautiful daughters are just about right, And her babies God bless them, are clea^ out of sight — The crop never fails In Ohio. Our homes are alight with a halo of love Ohio, contented Ohio. We bask in the smiles of the heavens above. No clouda ever darken Ohio. Our grain waves as billows of gold in the sun. The fruits of our orchards are equaled by none, And our pumpkins, some of them weigh most We challenge the world in Ohio. Our girls are sweet models of maidenly grace In this modern Eden, Ohio- j a v,= They are perfect in figure and lovely in face, That s Just what they are in Ohio; Their smiles are bewitching and winning and sweet. Their dresses are stylish, yet modest and neat, A 'Trilby would envy their cute little feet In beautiful, peerless Ohio. When burdens of life I'm called to lay down I hope I may die in Ohio. I never could aak a more glorious crown Than one of the sod of Ohio. And when the last trump wakes the land and the sea. And the tombs of the earth set their prison- ers free, You may all go aloft. It you choose, but for me — I think I'll Just stay In Ohio. —Cambridge (O.) Sun. Omko, Wis.— The Omro Horticiiltiirnl Society gave a banquet at Masonic hall on the evening of January 28. Washington. IIAEKET NEWS. The social affairs of the past week were numerous, and elaborate decora- tions were furnished for a number of the most notable. The diplomatic corpK has been quite active in entertaining. The British ambassador and Lady Durand threw open the embassy to a host of guests, and the representative*, of other nations have done likewise. The regular official programme of am- ners and receptions is being carried through, and in addition there ai-o numerous balls, teas and other events that call in the decorators. Society may have its faults, but were it not for society the lot of the Washington florists at present would be like that of the policeman in the play — not a happy one. The severe winter weather has cut down the sales to the great middle class to a minimum. This has been very noticeable in the markets, where in pleasant weather the dealers in flowers usually do a good business. The supply of cut flowers is equal to all demands, though American Beauty and Bridesmaid roses are none too plen- tiful, but by "neighboring," a com- mendable practice, all the retailers manage to fill orders. The excellent quality of Liberty roses that are being handled by several retailers, notablv Cooke and Blackistone, are features of the winter's trade. Carnations are plentiful and of good quality. Bulbous stock is plentiful, tulips, jonquils and alliums being in good supply. A large amount of cut lilac is being used and there are a few sales of pot plants of the same, but the cold weather is almost pro- hibitive of the handling with safety of pot plants. NOTES. J. H. Small & Sous have been very busy with decorations. On January 30 they had an elaborate decoration for the ball at the naval academy, Anna- polis, Md.; on February 1, another for the banquet of the Loyal Legion at Rancher's, while on the night of Feb- ruary 3, their decoration for Mrs. Townsend's cotillion was a most pro- fuse display of orchids, American Beauty roses and lilacs. Fred H. Kramer is cutting extra fine Bride and Bridesmaid roses. It is agreed that in the theory and practice of growing Bride and Bridesmaid, his grower, Phil Buckingham, is "it." Mr. Kramer is also forcing large quan- tities of bulbs, lilacs and a variety of other stock, of which the most notice- able are a number of magnolias. David Bissett had an accident to one of his boilers, which, however, has not put him out of business, as he is selling violets as usual. Mr. Bissett is a man who can rise up to th© emergency, and to quote the lamented A. Ward, "cave in the emergency's head." J. R. Freeman had a large amount of funeral work during the week. He fur- nished a number of fine designs for the funeral of Helge G. Forsberg, one of the most prominent Swedish-American citizens of Washington and a popular business man. If Geo. H. Cooke and John Robertson cannot be found at their respective stores it is a safe conclusion that they are decorating for dinners at the homes of some of the senators. C. Ponnett, of Alexandria, Va., is sending in fine tulips, and extra long strings of asparagus plumosus nanus, which is now much in demand and finds a ready sale. N. Studer has installed a new boiler and is making other improvements. H© haa on hand a large stock of young plants of hardy roses, palms and adi- antums. A. Gude & Brother, in addition to their staple product of American Beauty and other roses, have a fine lot of Enchantress and Lawson carnations. W. F. Gude, Alex. B. Garden and Henry Phister have all been on the sick list. S. E. European Horticulture. (FEOM BRITISH HOETICirLTURAL PAPERS.) CoLCHicuM Steveni. — The best-known species of meadow saffron is the common autumn-flowering one often seen in the grass or shrubberies during September, and occa- sionally as a curiosity flowering from the corm without either soil or water. Amongst the known forms, however, different species keep up a succession at various times during the winter and spring. That under notice usually commences to bloom in December or early in January. It must be understood that no matter how hardy a plant is, no one could depend upon seeing it in perfection In the open air in this country, although occa- sionally in mild winters it might bloom to perfection. Under the conditions named, or in an unheated frame, the flowers are pro- tected from the ill effects of frost, rain or snow. It is so different from our autumn species that few would recognize it as belonging to the same genus. The Sowers and leaves appear together, being much about the same height at flowering time. Eacb corm, popularly termed a bulb, gives rise to one to four flowers of a soft rosy-purple, sometimes shaded with white, the oblanceo- late segments forming the tunnel-shaped blade of the flower varying from one-half inch to three- fourths inch in length. The slender white tube carries the flowers to a height of one and one-halt to two and one- half inches above the soil, so that a pot or pan of plants is very pretty and interesting at this season of the year. The slender linear leaves are bright green and about the same length as the flowers at the present time. The better-known species retains Its leaves underground till spring, but they are ' of much larger size and altogether less inter- esting for pot culture, except occasionally. The species is a native of Syria and Arabia. Pteris Palmata Argenteo-steiata. — A colored illustration of this new variety of fern appears in the January number of the Revue de I'Horticulture Beige. It is charac- terized by having silvery-white stripes, run- ning from near the midrib of each of the larger segments towards its edges, and these are apparently sufficiently numerous to ren- der the variety distinct and attractive to those who fancy variegated ferns. For the benefit of those who have not given ferns any special attention, we may say that P. pal- mata belongs to a section of the genus named doryopteris and sometimes used as a generic name. The plants themselves are rather distinct in appearance. Inasmuch as the fronds are short, more or less triangular and divided on the palmate plan. The prin- cipal divisions all originate from one point at the top of the leaf-stalk and radiate in different directions. These again are divided once or twice, giving the ultimate segments more or less a wedge-shaped form. This species is also notable from the fact that it gives rise to young terns somewhere on the upper surface of the fronds, and these may be taken off and rooted as separate plants. The species may also be propagated to any extent by means of spores, which are freely produced. Hitherto, the species has not ' given rise to any appreciably distinct variety, and according to Charles Pynaert, the varie- gated form is as robust as the type, and the fronds have a very decorative aspect. The variety appeared in the cultures of M. Arthur van den Heede, a fern specialist at Ghent, who exhibited the plant at a meeting of the syndlcal chamber of Belgian horticulturists on May 1 last year, when he was accorded a certificate of merit for his novelty. Unadilla, N. Y. — The entire green- house establishment, including offices and barn, of N. H. Padgett was con- sumed by fire February 3. The loss is total with no insurance, the origin of the fire being unknown. igos. The American Florist. 185 Per 100 Per 1000 Chatenay $2 50 J20.00 tJncleJohn 2.50 2000 Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid $1.60 $1^.50 Bride 1.60 1360 ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1000 Ivory $1.50 $12.50 Perle 1.50 14.50 Ppr 100 Per 1000 Richmond 130.00 $250.01 Bosalind Orr English 25.C0 200.00 Chatenay 4.00 30.00 Sunrise 4.00 30.00 Perle Ton Godeaberg 5.C0 40.00 BOSES. 2>^-iuch pot plants. Per 100 PerlOOO Liberty $ 5 00 $15.00 La Detroit 6.00 60.00 UnoIeJohn 4.00 35 00 Kalserin 4.00 30.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid $ 300 $ 25.00 Bride 3 00 25.00 Ivory 3.00 25.00 Perle 3.00 £5.00 WHITE. Chicago White $10.00 Boston Market 2.60 The Belle 6.00 Flora Hill l.CO Queen Louise 1.00 Peru Per 100 Per 1000 $120.00 20.00 45.00 9.01 900 9.00 SCARLET. Per 100 Per 1000 PINK. Per 100 Per ICOO 1.00 Richmond Gem $10.00 $75 00 Crusader 5.00 45.C0 Adonis 260 2000 Indianapolis 6.(0 45 00 PINK. Per 100 Per lOOO Phyllis $10.00 $120.00 Nelson $ 1.50 $11 50 Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Lawson 1.50 12.50 Morning Glory 1.60 12.60 Joost 100 9.00 Higinbotham 1. 00 9.00 Guardian Aneel 1.00 9 00 All plants and rooted cuttings told under ths express condition that if not latislactory they are to be returned immediately when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Sve., CHICAGO. r"" The King of All Scarlet Carnations ROBERT CRAIG (Ward) I Ia Will Not Be Disseminated Till 1906. First Delivery Commenclno December 1| 1906. the: ideau chrisxivias carnation. Genuine Non-Bursting Scarlet Lawson. JUST THE C01.0R OR THE HOI.I.Y BERRV. Send your orders now, with privilege to cancel same at any time prior to December 1. iy05. if on inspection variety does not prove satisfactnrv. PRICES: $2.50 per doz ; $12 p>r 100: $100 per 1000; 2.500 lots at $B5 per iOOj: 5,000 lots al $90 per lOOO; 10,000 lots or more at $80 per 1000. ^rV^in^r.?."- COTTAGE GARDENS GO. Inc., Queens, N.Y. Has Been Awarded The Following Honors: PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATE. American Carnation b>ociety, 92 points. SPECIAL DIPLOMA. American Institute of New York. FIRST'CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. Pennsylvania Uorlicultural Society. FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. New York Florists' Club, 93 points. CRAIC CUP for belt undiiseminated seedling. Philadelphia. C. HARTMAN KUHN SPECIAL PRIZE for bestundisseminated seeming. Philadelphia. FIRST PRIZE best 100 scarlet. Chicago. FIRST PRIZE best 50 scarlet seedling. Ch'caco =-J 1 Carnation Cuttings Thoroughly Rootrd. Per 100 Per 1000 Gov. Wolcott $3.00 $25.00 Boston Market 3 CO 2.i.00 Bnchantre«t 3.C0 25.00 Mrs. Lawson 3 00 25 00 Prosperity 3 00 25 00 Note — We don't quote ridiculously low prices. We simply state that we ship you the best cut- tings at the least possible prices. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Wliolesale Growers and Shippers of tut Flowers. 59 Wabash Ave., Chicago. My Maryland Was the Sensation of the Chicago Exhibition. Easily Out Ranks any Other White. Awarded first-class Certiticate of Merit by the American Carnation Society. Lawson Bronze Medal for 100 blooms and S. A. F. Bronze Medal for 60 blooms. We predict that this variety will easily displace any other white. We are booking orders now fordellvery .January 1906. Price. $3.60 per dozen; $12.00 per 100; $10000 per 1000. Write us for other new and standard varieties. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. THE NEW ROSE Wellesley MS a Welcome Addition to the List of TORCING ROSES. Color bright pink, with reverse petals clear silvery pink, thus producing a combination that is exceed- . ingly effective either in daylight or in artificial light. Growth is very free and exceptionally vigorous and will prove satisfactory every month in the year. Delivery strictly in rotation, beginning April 1. Own Root. S 25 per 1O0 S 55 per 250 SIOO par 6O0 S200 par I COO -PRICES:- Qralied. S 30 par 100 S 70 par 250 SI30 par 600 S260 per lOOO WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, JOHN N. MAY, Summit, IN. J. fiease mention the A merican Florist when writing. 136 The American Florist. Feb. II, 6O,000 Grafted Ro$ePlant$ We are now grafting on English Manetti the above amount of all selected flowering wood. NO BLIND wood used at all. We offer for sale, delivery about April 1st in 2V2- inch pots, thorouKhly hardened off and ready to shift into SVz-inch, the following; Per 100 BRIDE $10.00 BRIDESMAID 10.00 LA DETROIT 12.00 GEN. IWacARTHUR 12.00 LIBERTY. 12.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS. READY NOW. Per 100 BRIDE, BRIDESMAID $1.50 ^HATENAY. l.SO LIBERTY 2.50 PERLE 2.50 CARNATIONS. Per 1000 GOV. WOLCOTT $1 2.50 WHITE CLOUD 12.50 NORWAY 12.50 LAWSON 12.50 MORNING GLORY 12.50 JOOST 12.50 ENCHANTRESS 25.00 FLAMINGO 50.00 CRUSADER 40 00 ESTELLE 25.00 AMERICA 12.50 CRANE 12 SO PROSPERITY 12.50 GAIETY 1 5.00 ALL PLANTS "HIPPED FROM HIiSSDALE. Bassett ^ Washburn, Store: 75 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. Rooted Carnation Cuttings. PINK Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantreas $3 00 $25 00 Fair Maid 2 50 2000 Alpine Glow 2.50 2000 Lawson 2.00 15 00 NelBon 8.03 15 00 WHITE Queen 2..')0 20.0o Queen Louise 2.00 15.00 Boston Market 2.50 2O00 Marion 2.00 16 00 RED Flamingo 0.00 Crusader 6,C0 Crane 200 15.00 Mrs. Patten 6.00 Prosperity 3.50 2OO0 Harlowarden 3 00 25.00 We can furnish Culling* ol all the Standard Varlotlaa. The Leo Nicsscn Co. 1217 Arch St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^C ^rtlVk f I AfIC Rooted Cuttings I Vdl Ud IIUUO Ready Now = ^ Bountiful. Phyllis. Chicago SI 3 00 pi Robert Craig. While LawsoiL f ndir Dnimtifiil Undoubtedly the best all-around White Carnation to I^auy DUUIIUIUI. ^ate. All should grow it. $6 00 per 100; $50 pet 1000. Rudd's Kew Light Pink Carnation; fine shipper and good keeper. $13.00 per lOO; $100 per 1000. C\\\o7\Al\ Yl^hTto Rudd's New White. Very productive. Sells well in VlIIL'CllgU TriUlC Chicago market where it is well known and liked. $13 00 per 100; $100 per 1000. Grand Scarlet. Orders booked now for delivery January, 1906. $12.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. White Sport from 5Irs. Lawson, and all who erow Mrs. Lawson well should grow this for white. $7.00 per 100; $00 00 per ICOO. Per 100 1000 Albatross, white $5,00 $1000 America, red. .. .. 175 1500 Boston Maiket, white 3.00 25 00 Cardinal, new scarlet 12 00 100.00 Crisis, new scarlet 1? 00 100.00 Crusader, red 5 OO 40 00 Daheim, crimson 6.00 50.00 Dorothy Whitney, yellow 5.00 40 00 Eclipse, Dorncrs pink 12 00 100 00 Enchantress, light p nk 4 00 30.00 Estelie, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Fiancee, new (Mar. 1) 12 00 100.00 Flamingo, scarlet 6 00 50 00 Flora Hill, white 1.75 15.00 Genevieve Lord, light pink 175 15 00 G. H. Crane, scarlet 3.50 20 00 Gov. Wolcott, white 2 50 20.00 Per 100 Harlowarden, crimson $2 50 Indianapolis, pink 5 00 Morning Gloiy, light pink 2.00 Mrs. Lawson, pink 3.00 Mrs. Joost, pink 1.75 Mrs. Patten, variegated 6 00 Nelson Fisher, deep pink 6 00 Prosperity, fancy 3 00 Queen Louise, white 1.75 Red Lawson, new red 10.00 Richmond Gem, new scarlet 1000 The Belle, white 6.00 The Marquis, pink 1.75 Vesper, white 5.00 Variegated Lawson, variegated 12 00 ■White Cloud, white 1.75 White Swan, new white 10 00 t08O $30 00 40 00 18.00 25 00 15 00 60 00 60.00 25.00 15 00 75.00 75.00 50 00 15 00 40 00 100 00 15 00 80 00 i VAIGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. S Greenhouses, Western Springs, III. ^WWWW«MfWMWWWWWW«MWWWWWWWMMMWWMMWWMMWMMWWMMWWMMWWMI^ $(0 per too $40 per 500 $75 per J 000 Red Lawson will Bloom "3 A-. 1 against any other RED ■J Li/ 1 Carnation on the market $iO per 100 $40 per 500 $75 per ICOO 8000 BLOOMS Cut and sold Xmas Week at $1.50 per doz. yfJ^ RED 8000 BLOOMS Cut and Sold Xmas Week at $1.50 per doz. $J0 per 100 $40 per 500 $75 per 1000 50,000 Cuttings Sold and not a word of complaint FINE, STRONG, HEALTHY CUTTINGS $J0 per 100 $40 per 500 $75 per 1000 W. J. PALMER & SON, Lancaster, N. Y. Big«s»gggi!4-inoh pots 82.50 per lOj; J20.00 per 1000 300,000 CARNATIONS CRISIS, Naw Commtrelal Per 100 Mrs. Patten $6 00 Judge Hinsdale 4 00 Lady BountKul 5.00 100 1000 Wm. Soott $1.25 $10.(0 Florlana 1.25 1000 Lorna 1.25 10.00 Eldorado 1.2S 10.00 Mrs. Joost 1.25 1000 Enchantress 3 00 25 CO Rootc and I Seariat $1200 Per 100 Flamingo $6.00 Dorothy Whitney 3.i0 Golden Beauty 300 100 1000 Mrs. Lawson $2.00 $15 00 Adonis 250 20 00 Harry Fenn 200 15 00 Gov. Roosevelt. ... 1.60 12.00 Mrs. P. Palmer. .. . 1.25 10 00 The Queen 2.60 2O00 id Cuttings Clean Healthy. per 100; $100.00 per lOOO. Per ion Buttercup $3 00 Prosperity 2.00 Mrs J. H. Manley 2.60 100 1000 Mrs. E. A. Nelson $I.SO $12.00 White Cloud 1.50 12.00 Flora Hill 1 25 10.00 Portia 1.25 lO.CO Queen Louise 1.25 10 00 Dorothy 1.25 10 00 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing-— Finest Grown. ^^Orders bookei for delivery in April, May and June. LIIERTY, rose pots. $'2 00 per 100: 3H-ltioh pots, per 100 $1t.00 BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, 60LDEN SATES, KAISERINS, rose pots, perlOO .... 10.00 3H-inch pots per 100 1B.00 SEND FOR PRICE LIST. J,L, DILLON, Ploomsburg, Pa, Rooted CARNATION CUTTINGS ...:N^o^%2%r ieE>A.I>^5^.., WHITE. Per 100 1000 Queen Louise »1.C0 $10.00 FloraHill 100 10.00 Alba 1.40 1250 Gov. Woloott 100 10.00 Norway 1.00 10.00 LiUlanPond 1.40 12.50 Chioot 1.20 10.00 PINK. Mrs. Thos. Lawson 1.40 13.50 Enchantress 3.50 30.00 Mrs.Joost 1.00 10.00 Success 1.00 10.00 Mermaid 1.00 10.00 Cressbrook 1.00 10.00 Pres. MoKlnley 1.40 12.50 Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt 1.40 12.50 SCARLET. „ Q. H.Crane 100 10.00 SCARLET. Per 100 America 1.00 Potter Palmer 1.00 Estelle 1.40 J. H. Manley 1.50 Apollo 1.50 CRIMSON. Harlowarden 1.40 Qov. Roosevelt 1.20 YELLOW. Golden Beauty 1.40 Eldorado 1.00 VARIEGATED. Prosperity 1.40 Marshall Field 1.40 Stella 1.40 Armazindy 1.00 Viola Allen 1.20 Gaiety 1.20 1000 10.00 laoo 12.60 15.00 15.00 1250 10.00 12.60 10.00 12. SO 12.50 12.50 10 00 11.00 11.00 Special prices on large lots. Unrooted pips at half price of above. 25 at 100; 250 at 1000 rates. Express prepaid at above prices. Cash or C. O. D. with privilege of examining. LOOMIS FLORAL COMPANY, Loomis, Cal. Please mention the American Florist when writing. ^[^ARNATIONS.l S 12.00 per 100 100.00 par 1000 260 at 1000 rate. VICTORY To Ba Dissamlnatad 1906. -PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR ROOTED CUTTINCS.- ♦ i Per ICO WHITE LAWSON $6.C0 NELSON FISHER 6.00 MRS. PATTEN 6.00 ENCHANTRESS -lOO PROSPERITY 3.00 THE BELLE 6.00 LADY BOONTIFOL 6.00 5 per cent discount lor cash witti order, Per 100 HARRY FENN $2.50 GOETHE, light pink 2.50 GENEVIEVE LORD 250 MANLEY 300 MACEO 1.60 CERVERA, variegated a.OO LAWSON 3.00 \ GUTTMAN & WEBER, Lynbrook, L I., N. Y. t., New Vorlc. J Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. L Address all Correspondence to B2 W. 29tH 138 The American Florist. Feb. II. The 'Wliite Fly. Ed. Am. Florist: — How can I destroy the wliite fly? Fumigating does not seem to do any good. The pest is always on the under side of the leaf and breeds very fast. I enclose a leaf showing the egg. The fly, when full size, is about twice the size of the egg. J. N. The following on this insect pest which appeared in our columns early last year, will probably interest "J. N." and other readers at this time: This greenhouse pest has been long familiar to florists and gardeners, but little has been known regarding its life history and the agencies by which it may be kept in check. For these reasons Bulletin 140, on the white fly or plant house aleyrodes, by Prof. W. E. Britton, of the Connecticut Experiment Station, is very welcome. The follow- ing summary of the bulletin will be found useful: 1. The white fly has been the worst insect pest of tomatoes and cucumbers under glass at the station during the past eight years. Many florists' plants are also injured, and the insect has attacked strawberry and many other plants out of doors in summer. It has been received from several growers in Connecticut and is widely distributed over the northeastern United StaAes. Its original home is unknown. 2. The white fly is closely related to the scale insects, and to the plant lice. It resembles the former in its immature stages, but differs from them in that both sexes are winged when reaching the adult stage. 3. It injures plants by sucking the sap from the under sides of the leaves. The lower leaves are the first to shrivel and drop. Most of the injury is caused by the nymphs or immature insects. 4. The nymphs of the white fly have been found upon fifty-eight different kinds of plants in Connecticut. 5. About five weeks are required for the white fly to pass through its life stages, all of which are found on the under side of leaves. Eggs hatch in eleven days, and the young nymphs crawl for a short time, when they become stationary and secrete wax in long filaments. When the adults emerge the pupa skins remain attached to the leaves. It is not yet known whether the species can survive the winter unprotected in this climate, but it is carried over on plants in greenhouses and dwellings. 6. It is thought to be identical with the European species A. vaporariorum of Westwood, but this has not yet been fully determined. 7. Fumigating with tobacco is not an effective remedy. Hydrocyanic acid gas (using two and one-half ounces of potassium cyanide for each one thou- sand cubic feet) killed the insects but injured tomato plants. Dr. Fisher used one ounce of cyanide and did not injure his plants, but killed all of the insects. 8. Spraying the under surface of the leaves with common laundry soap and water (one pound dissolved in eight gal- lons) proved to be a cheap and effective remedy. If applied frequently, how- ever, the soap should be occasionally washed from the leaves by spraying them with clear water. CHRYSANTHEMUMS ROOTED CUTTINGS FOR MARCH I. DELIVERY. Per JOO Wm. Duckham $2.50 Alice Byron t.50 Marion Newell J.50 Col. Sppleton 1.50 Omega t.50 Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Refunded. The B. K. & B. Floral Co. CRISIS This NEW CARNATION has been thoroughly tried the last two years and is the best SCarlCt Carnation we have ever seen. It is a money maker. Send for descriptive circular. Price, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg. Pa. Jackson, Ai,a. — W. J. Brown 's green- house was destroyed by fire January 26; loss about $1,500. 2 Have You Placed Your Order For IFRED. BlRKi 5 The Cominercial White? ? A If not do so. All orders booked ^ fA now are for March delivery ^ C^ JOHN MURCHIE, Sharon, Pa. \ ^S.S.SKIDELSKY, Philadelphia. \ CARNATION CUTTINfiS WELL ROOTED, FROM SELECTED STOCK. Per 100 Per 1000 NELSON FISHER $7.00 $60.00 MRS. M. A. PATTEN 6.00 60.00 FLAMINGO 6.00 80.00 CRUSADER 6.00 60.00 D.WHITNEY 6.00 40.00 ENCHANTRESS 4 00 80.00 H. FENN 3.00 25.00 MANLEY 3.00 26.00 PAIR MAID 8.60 20.00 QUEEN 3.00 26.00 BACKER ^ CO., BiUerica, Mass. Please mention the American Florist when writing, ROOTED CUTTINGS That will give satisfaction and returns. 100 lOOU 100 1000 Lawson $1.50 812.00 Q. Louise. ..»1. 25 $10.00 JooBt 125 lO.OJ flora Hill... 1.25 10.00 Marquis 125 10.00 White Cloud 1.50 12.50 Enohantreas. 4.00 30.00 Prosperity.. I. BO 12.50 B. Market... 2.50 20.00 Estclle 2.00 15.00 Quality is Our Hobby. W. C. HILL FLORAL CO., Streator, IM. ROOTED Always mention the American Flo- rist when you order stock.tj* CITTINGS. Fine Clean, Healthy Stock. ROS£S. PerlOOPerlOOO AMERIC*.N BEADTY »3.fO $25.00 LIBERTY 3.00 25.20 BRIDESMAID 1.50 12.50 BRIDE 1.50 12.50 GOLDEN GATE 150 12 50 IVORY 1.50 12.50 CARNATIONS. RED PerlOOPerlOOO CRUSADER S5 00 M5.C0 FLAMINGO •. 5.50 45.00 ESTELLE 1.50 12.50 INE 1.50 12.50 PINK NELSON FISHER 6.50 55,00 MRS NELSON....: 1.50 12.50 MRS. LAWSON 1.50 12.50 GUARDIAN ANGEL l.ljO 9.00 MRS. JOOST 1.26 10.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 1.25 10.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 LIGHT PINK HIGINBOTHAM 1.00 9.00 GIBSON BEAUTY 12.00 100.00 WHITE BOSTON MARKET : 2.50 20.00 PERU l.OD 9.00 WHITE CLOUD 1.50 12.50 QUEEN LOUISE 1.00 9.00 FLORA HILL 1.00 9.00 GEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. NOW READY White Lawson M. A. Patten Flamingo Nelson Fisher Lady Bountiful Albatross The above at $6 per 100; $40 per 1000. The following at $3 per 100; $26 per 1000: Enchantress The Queen Boston Market Fair Maid IMPERIAL GREENHOUSES, "J.'^f • 1905- Th E American Florist. 139 ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. Pot*Grown Carnations 2-lnoh stock. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED, WHITE Wn May Nay lor $2 50 Queen 2 BO Qu-en Louise 2.00 Gov. Woloitt 2.00 Boston Market... 2.0U Lawson. Q. Louise, Prosperity S4 00 $30 00 Harlowar.ien 5.00 40 UO Enchantress 6.00 50.0J 1000 VARIEGATED 20 00 Mrs. Patien $6.00 30 00 Prosperity 3 50 $20.00 15 00 Jjdge Hinsdale.. 4 00 15 00 PINK 15.00 Enchantress 3.50 30.00 Lawson $2 ro $15 00 Pair Maid 2 0 15.00 Ethel Ward 4 00 Nelson Fisher.... 6.0O CRIMSON Harlowaiden 2 50 30.00 Grafted Ras«t on Strong S Engliih Manetti Stock.... 1 Octoroon $4 fO HarrK Fenn 3.50 130 00 SCARLET Flamingo 6 00 Gov. Bliss 2.50 20 00 Crane 2.00 15.00 Bridesmaid, Bride, G. Gate, Ivorv, Chatenay, 120 00 per lOJO: Dncle John, La Detroit, Gen. MacArihur, 18.00 per 100. Greenhouse grown, J4 50 per 1010. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, The Wholesale Florist of PHILADELPHIA. CARNATIONS 150,000 Rooted Cuttings. Per 100 1000 Queen Louise $i.CO $i0.00 America 1.00 10.00 G. H. Crane i.CO 10.00 Eldorado 1.20 10.00 Marshall Field 1.40 12.50 Armazindy 1.00 10.00 Mrs Joost 1.00 10.00 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 1.40 12 50 Pres. McKinley 1.40 12,50 Success 1.00 10 00 Harlowarden 1.40 12.50 Unrooted cuttings at half price. Terms: Casb or C. O. D. with privilege of examina- tion. Express prepaid at above prices and satisfaction guaranteed. HERMITAGE CARNATION CO., LOOMIS, GAL. Chrysaothemums ARE OUR SPECIALTY. Our Name is Associated with the BEST AIMIRICAN INTRODUCTIONS. Judge our This Year's Introductions by the Past. Just as good, if not better. We also have the BEST FROM OTHER RAISERS HERE and ABROAD. Our Catalog^ue for 1905 describes all. NATHAN SMITH & SON, {iffgr- Ghrysanthemum Novelties Merstbam Yellow, White Coombes, Emily Mile- ham, Valerie Greenham, Mrs. H A. Allen and all other novelties 50a each; $5.00 per doz. Mtfl. W. Duckham, the cup winner, 75o each; $7.50 per dozen. Send for list. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. Rooted Cuttings NOW READY. A FEW OF OUR LEADERS: Duckham, Ben Wells, F. A. Cobbold, Leila Filkins, $3 per hundred. Dr. Enguehard, $4; Mrs. Thirkell, $2. Send for complete list. No order filled less than $1. W. A. CHALFANT, Springfield, Mo. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chiysanthemums^j Wm. Opah, Rooted Cuttings of VIOLETS of all kinds. Mme. Bergman. "Willowbrook and October Sunshine. EU CROSS, Brand Rapids. Mich. CHRYSANTHEMUMS strong Rooted Cuttings and Plants. Lead- ing standard varieties. Write for list of varieties and prices. Casti or satis- factory references. Address Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. I 9^mmimm 200,000 ROOTED Carnations NOW READY. White Per 100 Per 1000 Queen Louise 81.00 $1000 Flora Hill 1.00 10.00 Gov. Wolcott I.OO 10 00 WbiteCloud 1.00 1000 Alba 2.00 15.00 Pink Lawson 1.80 13.50 Marquis I.OO 10.00 Enchantress 3.50 30.00 Mrs. Joost 1.00 10.00 McKinley 1.40 13.50 Mermaid 1.00 10.00 Pink Per 100 Per lOOO Cressbrook 1.00 10.00 Soariat Crane 1.00 America 1.00 Estelle 1.40 Crlmaon Harlowarden 1.40 Varlaoalad Prosperity 1.40 Marshall Field 1.40 Armazindy 1.00 Viola AlloQ 1.20 10.00 1000 12.50 12.50 12.50 13.50 10 00 11.00 at $10.00 per Thousand. 100,000 Pansy Plants, Unrooted Cuttings at one-half price of rooted cuttings. Express pre- paid at above prices. Cash or C. 0. D. with privilege of examining at express office. Loomis Carnation Co. Lock Box 115, LOOMIS, CSL. WM. PENN CARNATIONS c:r.. WHITE LAWSON. The king of white sorts. A strong ^ower and a free bloomer. We have 6000 ready to be shipped. All orders will be filled in rotation. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per loco. Per 100 1000 Lady Bountiful $7.00 $60.00 READY NOW. NO WAITING. A pleasine shade of pink, on a stiff, wiry stem. Growth clean and upright; no useless foliage. Flowers large enough tor all ordinary purposes. Will Produce More Flowers per Square Foot Than Any Carnation Now Grown. Worth growing by the thousand but rather than have you miss trjing it, I will mall free of charge 25 rooted cuttings f.T S3.50; JIO.OO per 100; $75.00 per 1000; 250 for $.8.75. Mrs. M. A. Patten 6.00 60 00 Nelson Fisher 7 00 60.00 SEND FOB LIST OP OTHER VARIETIES. Queen Louise and Lillian Pond, SIO.OO per 1000. Floriana and Harry Fenn, $13.50 per lOOO. Daheim 6.00 60.00 Boston Market 2.60 20.00 The Queen 2.60 20.00 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Please meniion the American Florist when writtng Mrs. T. W. Lawson 2.00 18.00 Gen.Maceo 2.00 16.00 Morning Glory 2.00 16.00 UNROOTED Mclba 1.50 12.00 CARNATION CUTTINGS. The following at $3 per 100; $26 per 1000 White Lawson M. A. Patten Flamingo Nelson Fisher Lady Bountiful Crusader White Cloud 1.50 12.00 CRAFTED ROSES. We are now booking orders for future delivery. W^rite for prices. WOOD BROS, Fishkill, N. Y. The following at $2 per 100; $16 per lOOO Enchantress The Queen Boston Market Fair Maid IMPERIAL GREENHOUSES. "J■^^ Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Rooted Carnation Cuttings All Orders Riled In Rotation. Per 100 Mrs. M. A. Patten variegated 86 00 rROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS^ Per 100 1000 WHITE LAWSON $6.00 $60 00 FfjAMINQO fl 00 50 00 Flamingo scarlet fl 00 Enchantress 3.00 Boston Market white S.00 VNOR A NTRRSS 300 2^00 Queen Louise, Lawson 2.00 J. H. Manley scarlet 2.00 CARDINAL, from 2-inch pots 12.00 Larchmont Nurseries, ^ Larohmonl, N. Y. J Challenger scarlet 2 00 Write for Prices on large lots. 5 Per Cent Discount for Cash with Order. Jas. D. Cockcroft, r.!rry°"' Please mention the American Fiorist when writing. 140 The American Florist. Feb. II, St. Louis. THE MARKET. The market this week has been at a complete standstill owing to the extreme cold which has been below the zero mark. Carnations have been com- ing in plentifully but they seem to have a tendency of going to sleep. Whether this is caused by the extreme cold it is difficult to determine. Roses have been very scarce, anything white commanding a stiff price. Violets have dropped to $3 to $4 per 1000. Some of the stores are selling them at 10 cents per bunch, while strange to say, the fakirs are holding them at 15 cents and find ready sale. Bulbous stock is not very plentiful except narcissus which appears abundant. NOTES. The new Growers' Club will hold its second meeting next Thursday, Febru- ary 9. The club will have some impor- tant business to transact and it seems that the growers intend to look after their interests without consulting the retailers or the commission men. A resolution calling the city's atten- tion to the necessity of taking immedi- ate action for the preservation of the historical cabin of General U. S. Grant on Art hill in Forest park was intro- duced in the council last night by Coun- cilman Newell. A. y. Ellison will go to Milwaukee with his team of bowlers to be present at the grand tournament. .John Nyflot has been bringing into this market extra fine calla lilies. The Ellison Floral Company moves into its new store February 10. The Florists' Club will meet on Feb- ruary 9 at Odd Fellows' hall. All the west end florists report trade very slow. Julius Koenig with H. G. Berning is again indisposed. Alex Siegel is verv busy with funeral work. " W. F. Lancaster, N. Y. — The greenhouses of J. H. Bebstock were burned January 29; loss about $3,000. VERY LOW RATES Southwest VIA THE WABASH Feb. 7 iiDd 21, ^rifl Miircli T and 'Z\. THE WABASH will sell special homeseekers* tickeis from Chicatfo to many points in Texas. Louisiana. Kansas. Indian and (Jklalio- ma Territories, at $30 for the round triiJ. Limit, three weeks from date of sale. For maps, time card and full particu- lars, address any of the undersigned. T. P. SCOTT, Oen'l Agt., Milwaukee, Wl«. K. S. OKEENWOOD, M. P. Agt., ChlcaBO. F. A. PALMER, A. O. P. ABt., ClilcaKo. <■. 8. C-RANE, G. P. & T. A., St. Loulii. ROOTED CUTTINGS READY. White Lawson $7.00 per 100; $60,00 per 1000. ENCHANTRESS, - - $4.00 per tOO; $30.00 per 1000 PINK LAWSON, - 3.00 per JOO; 20 00 per 1000 Send for catalogue for other varieties. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. Giant Flowered Poinsettias We have a limited amount of Stock plants of this variety. Flowers measured la to zo iimcmes in diaw/ieter. Chicago market never saw such fine stock as this variety produced and was sold by me for the past Holidays. Price, 50c per plant; $5.00 per dozen plant;; $35.00 per 100 plants. 2y2-inch plants $12.00 per 100 ( July and August 3-inchplants 18.00 per 100 ( J. B. Deamud, delivery. WABASH AVENUE, . CHICAGO. . . . Telegraph Geranium FOR BEDDING OUT, CONSERVATORY OR WINDOW. Pronounced by the most competent j'lHijes, the grandest Geranium in commerce. Awarded First-Class Certificates and Diplomas. TELEGRAPH has commanded more notice, and received more honors, than any geranium dissem- inated. WILL SELL AT SIGHT, AND GIVE SATISFACTION. STRONG PLANTS, Z'j-INCH, SIS. 00 PER 100. For sale by the leading houses, and Thomas Devoy & Son, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Carnation Cuttings. Per 100 Per 1000 ENCHANTRESS J3.50 S30.00 FAIR MAID 2.50 30.00 QDEKN 8.00 2500 QDEEN LOUISE 2.00 15.00 LAWSON 2.50 20.00 CRESSBROOK 2.00 15.00 CHiLLBNGER 2.00 15.00 MACEO 2.00 15.00 HARRY PENN 3.00 25.00 PROSPRRITY 2.50 20.00 Q. M. BRADT 3.00 25.00 . 12.00 100.00 FIANCEE C. WABBUBTON, FALL RIVER. MASS. Tuberous Begonias OUR GOLD MEDAL STR'IN. Per iro Per lOOO Please mention the American Florist when writing. SINGLE, 6 separate colors $3.00 $27.60 finest mixed 2 75 26.00 DOUBLE, 4 sepa ale colors 4.00 37.60 •' finest mixed .. . 3 76 35.00 25 at lOO rate; 260 at lOOO rate. HUBERT & CO., Mt. Vernon, N. Y. 100,000 Alternantheras RED and YELLOW. Strong rootpd Cuttings ma (jer 100 or S4.00 per 1000; in lots of 5,000 »3.ri0 per 1000. DAVIS BROTHERS, Morrison, III. National Florists' Board of Trade, OHIce: 66 Pins Strasl, 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 ac- counts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that are in arrears? NEW CABNATION William Pcnn A seedling of Scott and McGowan. A very pleasing, salable shade of pink- Free and continuous bloomer, good habit, and should be planted by every grower, who uses his own flowers, because there are always plenty to use. I have grown it for five years and it has given me more good salable flowers per square foot than any other variety I ever grew. Price per 100, $10.00; 25 at 100 rates. Price per 1000, $75.00; 260 at 1000 rates. FRANK L. KOHR, Lancaster, Pa. R. P. D. No. 3 Please mention the American Florist when writing, WHITE LAWSON which we introduced last season has eiven yreat satisfaction, and has proved to be The Finest White Caination ever sent out. Remem- ber we are headquarters for it. The demand will undoubtedly exceed the supply this season, and in order to secure early delivery, no time should be lost in placing order. We are now booking orders for early January delivery. Orders will be filled strictly in rotation as received, so the earlier orders are booked the earlier deliveries can be made. We can supply Firit-caas itrong rooted cuttings, $T per 100; $60 per 1000. Also the other novelties of the season — Fiancee, Cardinal. Fred Burlil, etc. Also the cream of older sorts— Mrs M. A. Patten. Daheim, Enchantress, Flamingo, Mrs. Thoi. W. Lawion. etc. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. From New South Wales. Amebic AN Flokist Co.: — Enclosed please find postoflBce order in payment of my subscription to the American Florist, which reaches me with regu- larity and often contains articles and advertisements that are of consider- able interest to me in my business. R. Chekseman. igo5. The American Florist. 141 CARNATIONS. PETUNIAS. SALVIAS. strong Rooted Cuttings. Waloott ....$2.00 LawsoQ 1.50 Glacier 1.50 N.Fisher.... $3.00 Indianapolis 4 00 Enchantress 2.50 $24.00 B. Market.. 3.00 18.00 Estelle 3.00 18.00 Prosperity.. 1.50 $18.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 Dovble Fringed Petunias ^i eare always headquarters for these. Six distinct novelties, labeled, $1.25 per 100; $10,00 per 1000. Bett, SalVlQ, Bonfire (tall) TheW. T.Buckley Co., Lord Fauntleroy (dwarf), " per 100; $8 perlOOO. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Orchids ! ^ CArTLEYA MENDELll. just arrived In fine con- dition a shipment of this soaice and beautiful Orchid. Also Laelia Anceps and Onoidium Tlgrinum, etc. Write for special list No. 14. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orcbld Growers and Importers. PUase mention the American Florist when writing. GAPDENIA PLANTS. (GRANDIFLORA CAPE JESSAMINE.) Our leading specialty. Natural growing con- ditions here ideal; size tells its own story. We do not think they can be equaled elsewhere. 1- year, 18 to 24-in., $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Dormant now and until February 26th. C. W. BENSON, Alvin, Tex P eacock's •Dahlias ••4 For plants or bulbs address L. K. PEACOCK, Dahlia Specialist, ATCO, N. J. CYCLAMEN SPLENDENT GIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. In bud and bloom, from .S-inch pots. $3 50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100 PRIMkLA CHINENSIS and OBCONICA GRANDI- FLORA, in bud and bloom from 4-iDC& pots, $7.00 per 100. PAUL IVIADEB, East Stroodsburg, Pa. GERANIUMS. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Fifteen varieties at $10.00 and $12.50 per 1000. Send for complete price list of GERANIUMS and CARNATIONS. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. The Brockton Dahlia Farm Was frozen up last year, but is thawed out this year, and is ready for business, with the finest collection of Dahlias in the United States. Send for price list. W. P. LOTHROP,""°S,'?l'l.**"''' JOHN BURTON, Assignee for ROBERT CRAIG & SON, ROSES, PSLMS, and Novdilat In Daeorativt Planla. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. g> g Once transplanted, ready I V^lflfTIP>n March 1. Seed taken from V/J ^il«iiiV^ai gjj,y j[,g choicest stock- nothing better. $3.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. C. WINTERICH, Defiance, O. SPECIAL OFFER 0! Florists' Orchids. We Want Mare Room lor Large Importationi. Cyprlpedlum Inslgne, 5,000 established unflow- ered growths, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Cyprlpadium Calloaum, 1.000 established un - flowered growths, $30,00 per 100. Cyprlpedlum Lawranoeanum.1 ,500 established undowered gruwtfas $35.00 per 100. Dandroblum Formosum Glganlaum, The florists' white orch d. established plants, 8 to 10 bulbs, $9 00 per 13; $70.ro per 1(0. Vanda Coarulsa, The florists' blue orchid. A rare opportunity. Established plants, 10 to 12 leaves, $15.00 per 12; 12 to i5 leaves, $22.00 per 12. All clean, healthy plants. For other quota- tions, see our catalogue, to be had from JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY, EXOTIC NURSERIES, Rutherford, New Jersey. Please mention the American Florist -when wrzttng, A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. KENTIAS, As fine alot of single and made-up plants as ever grown, 4-in. , 5- in., 6-in., 7-in., and 8-tn. pots, at 20o, 35c, 75o, $1.50 to $3.00 each. BOSTON FERNS, 5-inch, $30 per 100. DRACAENA IN01VISA, 3, 4, ^inch, $5.00, $10.00 and $25.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.Z and 3-in., $4.00 and $8.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 and 3-in., $3.00 and $5.00 oer 100. GERANIUMS. Jean Viaud, S. A. Nutt, Castel- lane, John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Double, Gen. Grant, La Favorite, 2-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Unrooted cuttings of CARNATIONS. The best and cheapest way to buy them. Queen Louise, Portia, Crocker, Goodenough, BOc per 100. Lawson, $1.00 per 100. GLADIOLUS BULBS, good mixture, 75a per 100, $6.00 per 1000 GERMAN IVY. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. CEO. M. EiMMANS, NEWTON, N.J. Please men/ion (he American Florist when writing. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS Versohaffeltli, Fire Brand, Golden Queen, Beck- with's Gem, Lord Palmerston, Queen Victoria and Fancies, 60o per 100; $5.00 per 1000 Golden Bedder (original) and Hero 75c per 10); $6.00 per 1000. A discount of 10 per cent allowed on 10.( 03 or more Coleus. More liberal discount on large orders. AGERATUM, Princess Pauline and Stella Gurney. SALVIA, Splendens and Jean Revenal, rooted cuttings, 75o per 100; $6.00 per 1000. VINCA VARIEOATA, 3-in. pots, $5 00 per 100. FRANK A. PIERSON, '^""c^iTN^'-^- Rooted Cuttings PELARGONIUMS, 15 var., $2 25 per '00. VERBENAS. 30 var., 60c cer 100; $5.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE, 12 var., $1.00 per 100; 18 per 1000. PETUNIAS, 20 var., $1.35 per 100 $10 00 per 1000. SALVIAS, 6 var , $1.00 per 100: $8 00 per 1000. GIANT ALYSSUM, $1.00 pe; 100; $8 00 per lOOO. AGERATUMS, 4 var., 60j per 100: $5.0J per 1000. COLEUS, 40 var., 70c per 100; $6 00 per ICOO. DAISIES, $1.00 per ICO. Express prepaid on all R. C. Cash with orders. Write S. D. BR4NT, Clay Center, Kan. Pansy Plants Large flowering, 60o per 100; $3.50 per 1000. Per 100 Asp. Plumosus Nanus, small plants toclose 1.75 10 Vara. C«ranlums,'2!'^ pots and 3-in. pots 3.00 Alternanlhera*, red and yellow, March 1 2.00 10 Vara. Coleus, 2-in. pots, March 1 2.00 CASH JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. Easter Plants A SPECIAi-TV. I have an increased stock this year, ready to bloom for Easter, including Spiraea compacta, floribunda. Japonica and Gladatone. Three bouses full of choice Azalea Indies, all sizes and prices, 75c,$I 00 and $1.25; 1,500 Van der Cruyssen;Hydrangea Otaska; Cineraria hybrida, 6-inch pots; Japan and Harrisii liliea by the thousands; White Daisies; Ficui Elastica, fe to 7-inch, 16 00 to $9 00 per doz.; Araucaria Excelsa, 7-incb. 30 to 35 inches high, $1.50 each. Hyacinths. Tulips, Von Sion daflodils. Dncoc American Beauty, La France, and nUOCO) Bride. Everything In large quantity and at lowest prices. Watch for Special Easter Advertisement. GODFREY ASCHNANN, Wholesale Grower and Importer ol Pot Plants. Bell Phone Tioga 3669 A. 1 0 1 2 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the A mericin florist "when writing, Paris Daisies. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, Extra heavy, 2 in ,2c; 3-ln. 4c ASP. SPRENGERI, 2-inoh, $1.75 per 100. HARDY PINKS, large field-grown, 5 sorts, 5c. UMBRELLA PLANTS. 2-in. fine, 2Hc. PARIS DAISY, Giant 2-inch, 2!/jO. ABUTILONS, 4 varieties, 2M-inch, 3c. Rooted Cuttings, prepaid: Hallotropa, $1 per 100. Aoeratum, Gurney, Pauline 50c per 100. Salvia, Splendens, Bonfire, 90c per 100 Fuchsia, 5 best varieties, $1.25 per 100. Hardy Pinks, 7 varie- ties, some everblooming. 75c per 100; $7.00 per 1000. DbL Petunias, 10 finest, $1.00 per 100. Rex Begonias, 15 sorts, $1.10 per 100. AHer> nanthara. 2 reds, yellow, $5.00 per 1000. Ver- benas, 75 per ino Swalnsona Alba, 75o per ItO. Tradosoantia, 2kinds, 75c per lOU. Ever- blooming Forget-me-nots, $100 per 100. Artillery Plant, 75c per 100. CASH BYER BROS, Chambersburg, Pa. Plea.se mention the American Florist when writing. Dahlias Mrs. Winters The beautiful new white is still queen of the world, strong tubers, $10 00 per 100. Ingeborg Egeland the leading s<^arlet cactus, $3.00 per doz.; $20 per 100. Qiher novel- ties and standards. Also double field grown Hollyhocks, true to color, $3.00 per 100. Gladioli, Peonies and Hardy Plants. Send for catalogue. W. W. WILMORE. Dahlia Specialist, Box 382, DENVER, COL. Please mention the .American Florist when 7vriting. Bedding Plants. 100-^ R.C. Mail % .65 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.00 1.60 2.00 1.00 1.00 LUDVIC MOSBAEK, Onarga, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. CASH WITH ORDER. PerlOOO 50.000 Alternantheras, red, yellow, $ 5 Alystum. double sweet Boston Ferns, 5-iDch,25c each.. Feverfew, Little Gem $15 Fuchsia 6 named varieties 'A.VKO Geraniums, Nutt and 20 other varieties 15,000 Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi Petunias, double fringed, white Pansies. Florists' International. in bud and bloom $15 Salvia. 4 named varieties Forget-me-nots Per 2Si-in. Esp. $15.00 2.00 300 300 2 50 2.50 2.00 2.50 2.00 2.00 THE JENNINGS STRAIN PANSY PLANTS Fine plants, fancy colors, large flowering. Large plants in bud and bloom, $1.00 per 100. Medium size for cold frames, $3.60 per 1000; 600 for $2.00. By mail, 76c per 100. Seed, $1.00 per pkt.; $6.00 per oz. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS) southport, conn. enOWER OF THS FIHKST PANSIES. 142 The American Florist. Feb. II, BOOKS FOR FLORISTS. The time Is coming along wben these are needed and opportunity at hand for reading them. Every one of the following should be in your library. Send prices quoted ind we send the books. Gkbbsbodsb Consthdction (Taft).— It tells the whole story about how to build, and heat a greenhoase, be It large or ■mall, and that too Is a plain, easQy nnderstood, practical way. It has 118 Qlnstratlons. $1.50. HBATIM6 AND Ventilating BuiLDDiGa (Carpenter).— This book covers the entire subject most hilly. In the preparation of heating and TentUating plans, it will be lotmd a most yalnable guide. $4.00. Stbam Hbating for BunjiiNGS (Bald- win) .—Contains Talnable data and hints tor steam fitters and those who employ this method ot heating. The 350 pages are fully illustrated. $2.50. Thb Horticdltuhists' Riilb-Book (L. H. Bailey). — Contains information valuable to all those engaged in any branch of hortictdture. Illustrated. 313 pages. 75 cents. Practical Floriculturb (Peter Hen- derson).— A guide to the successful propa- gation and cultivation ot florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. $1.50. Thb 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. $1.26. Ginseng (Kains).— At the present time when so much interest is tal^en 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. Thb Principles of Fruit Growing (Bailey) .—The entire subject ot fruit culture istreated very thoroughly in this illustrated volume of 516 pages. It is a book that no up-to-date fruit grower can aflord to be without. $1.25. Chrtsanthbmum Manual (Smith).— By an expert who has given his tmdivided attention tor 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 diseases common to these plants. 50 cents. Landscape Gardening (Maynard).— The development ot landscape art within the past few years compels the wideawake florist to keep posted on this branch of the business. The many suggestions ot this book will be found helpful every business day. It contains 338 pages, 165 illustrations. $1.50 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. 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. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., aS4 Daarbom Streat, CHICAGO. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3-inoh 3 ots.; l?;i-lnch 1)4 ots. SPRENGERI, 2-iiioli. 1^4 ots. ALYSSUM. Giant Double, 2 ots. ROOTED CUTTINGS, prepaid, per 100. AlysBum Giant, 75o; Ageratum Gurney, 50o: AlternaDtheras, best red and Tellow,45o. Fall rooted, extra strong, in soil fOc: $1.00 per I'OO, prepaid. Fu<*hsia Trophee and other good sorts, $1 25; Giant Marguerite Daisy, white, $1.00: Boss Geranium, strong, $1.00: Double Petunia, 10 very best sorts, $1.00; Heliotrope, $1.00. BYER FLORAL CO., Shippensburg, Pa. Nephrolepis Scottii. The most graceful and symmetrical Nephrolepis known. It makes three times as many fronds as the Boston Fern In a given time. Prices, 6-inch pot-grown, ready for 8- Inch, $15.00 per doz. ; 7- incb, pot-growQ, $24.00 per doz. ; 8-inoh, pot- grown, $36 00 per doz. IaLm CamII Heap St. Greenhouses, llOnn aCOlfi Brooklyn, n. y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Asparagus Plumostts, 50 CENTS PER STRING. Carnation Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Good stock. W. H. WATSON, Lapeer, Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. BOSTON FERNS. DIVIS BROS., 4-ln.,$15 00: 5-in.,$^5 00: 6-ln., $40.00 per 100. 7-in., 60a; 8 In , 75a eaoh. Strong rooted runners of BOSTON, $2.00 per 100. MORPISON. ILL., and GENEVA, ILL. fflNODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TINY PLANTS, In 2 and 3-ln. decorated Japan- ese pots, $15 00, $20 00 and $25.00 per 100. RHAPIS, 5 to 15 shoots, 50 cents each. CASH WITH ORDEB. lARGFST 6R0WIRS OF FASTFR II'IES. WOODSIDE. N. Y. and WHITESTONE. L. 1., N.Y. RUDBECKIA. Per 100 Extra oholce, large clumps (5.00 Asp. Sprangarl, extra quality, 2K-in. pots. . . 2 00 Asp. Plumoaus, extra quality, 2M-in. pots. . . 2.50 Asp. Plumosus, extra quality, 3-in. pots 4.00 JOHN BROD, Niles Center, III. CANNAS. In 30 best varieties. For prices see American Florist. January 28, page 57. CARNATIONS, from 2-inch pots and rooted cut- tings. My stock is In A No 1 shape and sure to please. Get my prices before ordering elsewhere. 5 and 6-inch RUBBERS, 30a each. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Stanley & Co. SOUTHGATE, ENGLAND. The Live Orchid Importers are constantly receivine imporlations of the finest character. They Solicit EnqulrUs. Brazilian Species shipped In bulk ex Brazilian Port. Cattieya Mossix, C. labiata. C. Warnerii. laelia tenebroia now arriv- ing in perfect, leafy, dormant condition. In Ills Ps CrSIQf Philadelphm,Pa: Representing Joseph Heacock and John Burton, Assignee. PAlMt. FCBNI. TROlnMS aad nccnilATiVG PIANTI. £* W M V> to tiave you send for my \3V^I\m3 IOLUS price-list. Mixtures, named varieties and colors. All sizes. E. E. STEWART, Rivss Junollon, Mich. Palms and Asparagus Cheaps Per 100 Latania Bor., S-in. pot, seed leaves.. 8.00 " •• S-in. pot, 16-lS in., S-S chr. Ivs. U.OO •• '■ 6-in. pot, IS-SO In., 8-4 chr. Iva. U.OO " •* S-in. pot, 10-84 In., 4 chr. Ivs. SO.OO Kenlia Bel., SM-in. pot, 6- Sin., 8 leaves.. U.OO " " 3 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 8-4 leaves.. U.fO " ■> 4 -in. pot, 18-lS in., 4-6 leaves.. 16.00 Asparagus Sprengeri. S-iocta S8.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 8-incb 8.60 " " *' 8-incb 6.00 SHERMIN NURSERY CO., CHARLES OITY. lA. FORYOURWANTS IN ROSES. BOSTON, PIERSONI and SCOTTII FERNS, ASPARAGUS PLU- MOSUS and SPRENGERI, CARNA- TIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS and MISCELLANEOUS STOCK, Write GEO. A. Kinu Pekin, III. Grower For the Trade. Geo. Wittbold Co., 1867 Buckingham PL, CHICAM, ILL. Ssnd for Prios List on A sparagus Plumosus Nanus Fine plants. 3-in., $3.00 per 100: 4-in., $7.00 per 100. CARNATIONS, unrooted cuttings. Enchant- ress: $1 5U per lOU; Lawson, 75c per 100; Crane, America and F. Hill, 50o per 100. SAMUEL WHITTON. 15-17 Gray Ave., Ulica, N. Y. P3LIV1S, FERNS AND Decorative Plants. B. DREYER, Woodside, L I., H. Y. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Keutia Belmoreana '""Kentia Forsteriaua Adiantum Hybridum $5 00 per 100, Strong 2ii-inob pots. The best ot Maidenhair Ferns. Over 100 testimonials from leading growers. A, LEY & BRC, K, Lanjiloii, D, C. BOSTON FERNS. Extra fine stock, out Irom bench now ready for 6, 6, 7 and 8-lnoh pots, at J25 00, 150.00, 175.00 and tlOOOO per 100. KENTIAS, RUBBERS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Cash or reference please. Li Hi rOSTcRi DORCHESTER, MASS. igos. The American Florist. 143 *' There is only One IWWMIIIIIIIlllWlilWniWIllliBgWiWWIW >> WHAT A FEW SAY, ALL THAT USE IT SAY. Tamaqua, Pa. Until three years aso I was always huntiiig for something better to kill the greenlly, with- out injury to bloom and foliage. Then I started to use The Fumi- gating Kind Tobacco Powder. I nave used it ever since; it is good enough for me NELS NELSEN. Troy. N. Y. Enclosed please find $2. ship at once 100 lbs. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. It was a pleasure the freedom we enjoyed last season from in- sects through the use of your powder. JOHN H. DUKE. Purcellville, Va. We have given Thi Fumigat- ing Kind Tobacco Powder a thor- ough trial on Carnations, and we are well pleased with the result. We are able to keep the plants entirely clean. A. B. DAVIS & SON. Belvidere, 111. I have been using your Fumigating Ki^d Tobacco Powder in my greenhouses for some time, and 1 do not hesitate to say that 1 considf-r it the best thing of its kind that I have ever used; it nas given me the best of satisfaction and at present I do not know of anything as good. B. ELDREDGE. S FREE trial five pound bag; will cost you nothing; more than the express charg;es on it, the trial bag; will prove our assertion that it is the most effective, cleanest and quickest as well as the cheapest (JO cents per 100-foot house) article to fumig;ate with. All aphis killed in one nig;ht — our booklet tells of it, we mail one on request. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY, Tobacco Powder Hobbyists, 116, 117, 118 West St., New York. Boston Florist Letter Do. MAinrrACTCBERB OP FLORISTS' LETTERS. TM* wooden box nicely Btalned and -var- nished, 18x30x18 made In two sections, one for ea.h slza letter, given away with first order of SUO letters. Block Letters, 1V4 or 2-lnoh size, per 100, 82.00. Script Letters, $4. Fastener with each letter oi word. , ^ . , Used by leadinz florists everywhere and for sale by all vifholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. WATERPROOF Corner Look _ Stylo. The best, itrongeit and neatest folding ont flower box ever made. Cheap, darable. To try them onoe Is to use them always. Per 100 Per 1006 GUT FLOWER BOXES Size No. Sx 4x20. 1200 8x 4^x16 1.00 Sx «xl8 2.09 4x8il8 2.50 3x 5x24 2.75 4x 8x22 3.00 4x8x28 S.75 6x16x20 6.50 3x 7i2f S.00 5x10x35 6.60 7x20x20 9.50 SHJSiSa.,.. 3.00 tl9.0( 17.50 19.00 2aoo 26.00 28.60 S6.O0 64.00 28.50 62.00 W.60 - -.. - — 2a6C Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 tioxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, ■OX 104. COLUMBUS, OHia KORAL LEHERS For Sale by all Wholesale Houses. Koral Mfg. Co., »•> H:iwi»v Place. Bo»ton. Masg. L BAUMANN & CO., Importers and Manufacturers ol Florist Supplies 76-78 Wabash Ave., Write for our New Catalogue P. prices may interest you. CHICAGO. Oor ESTABUSHED reee EMIL^STEFFEriS> sua.™ N.STErFEHS. "•oSTErFEKSBROSk M. RICE & CO., Importers and Manirfacturers, Leading riorists* 918 Filbert Street, Supply House and . ««. •■ j^i^ts^ ■%« Ribbon Specialists. Philaaelpnia, Pa. FORI FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., " S'^w^'vo' RK. 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. d^ ■9:&T "West ^x-oad-wa^r, Pf«"\2V ^ITOIS^. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, tl.U; 50,000, 16.26. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. SamoiA FrAA. Cor ntttm bv daalAra. "NICOTICIDE" THE BUG KILLER robacoo warehousinq & trading co. Louisville, kentuckv. A. HERMANN, j» Cape flowers, all colors, J^ Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, j^ and All Florists' Supplies. Sbhd Fob Pbiobs. 404.4 1 2 East 34th Street, NEW YORK. Tobacco Stems eOo per 100 lb*. In bales of 200 to 2M lbs. Write for special prices on carload lots. F. G. BORDEN. ilton, Wis. Dealer in Leal Tobacco. 144 The American Florist. Feb. J I, Providence, E. I. With continued cold weather the problem has been to pack -properly and still not hinder deliveries. Very little complaint has been made this winter on that score but this has been due to the extra care taken by the trade. And we have not heard of any plant losses. Flowers are in full supply, considering the amount of work done by the stores. Roses only have had a tendency to shortening, with prices from 3 to 10 cents for good quality. Carnations stand wholesale at ,$1.50 to $3 per 100, with a retail price of 50 to 75 cents per dozen. Violets are ever interest- ing and this season beat all records for the hit and miss style of placing them before the public in a respectable light. In fact the people must have a poor opinion of florists, anyway, but this can hardly be helped, for the dear violets have made themselves so dreadfully common and plentiful that the price had to drop, which made the trade hustle to dispose of the surplus, any old price being taken wholesale and retail. But the quality stands high just the same. Business is satisfactory and keeps improving gradually. M. M. Birmingham, Ala. — During the past ten months the Birmingham Moral Com- pany has built quite extensively, includ- ing a carnation house, a rose house and five other smaller houses for gen- eral stock and propagating. SIGMUND GELLEB, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and RIBBONS. 108 Wett 28th Street, ?ffe>-w 'VopIe. NOVELTIES alwayi on hand. RED STANDARD POrS. Price per 1000 f. o. b. Harrison: 3-in., 82.85, 2M-in., 14.70; 2V4-in., J3.25; 3 in., H.25; 3!^-ln., 85.50; 4 in., 86.60; 5-ln., 811.00: 6-in., 818.00. Cash must accompany order. HARRISON POTTERY, Harrison, Ohio. WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY ON Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wires. WRITE U9. Ttfno Tll*/«a ^26 North 9lh Si. Ague ^l.\39 ^ BROOKLYN, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist when writing. SHEEP MANURE Dried, Unpulverized and Pulverized. WRITE FOB PRIOEB. MONTANA FERTILIZER CO., Elgin, III. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Fertility Germs ■ Some Boll raises better crops than othera hecuuHt* It contuJiiR more nitrogen. Fertllliy ^jerma draw nltroKen fri>m the air — nrlcb the Hoil, initke nltrogonouB fertilizers unneceH- flary. 52. U bolts. Galvanized turn- buckles and wire. FITTINGS for Purlin and ^^"^^ Rjdg;e Supports, Free Illustrated CataIog;ue. Foley Mfg. Co. 471 W. 22nd St., CHICAGO. ALWAYS MENTION THE... AMERICAN FLORIST WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS. Sprague Smith Company, JOBBERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF WINDOW GLASS. Greenhouse Glass a specialty. 205 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. The James H. Rice Co. •IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOUSE GLASS A SPECIALTY. 'Wlxxdo-w Olct.«iai, Pckdzit:, Pix't't^, eto. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. GARLAND'S GUTTERS WILL KEEP SNOW AND ICE OFF YOUR GLASS. DES PLAINES. ILL. SEND FOR CATALOQUB. A sample of our Gutter is on Exhibition -at the Chicago Flower Growers' Martlet. 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 Plac«, CHICAGO. Pkasc moilion the American Florist when writing. STENZEL GLASS CO., GBEENHOISE CLASS. French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudson St.. 101 Portland SI., NEW YORK. BOSTON. I'it'asc f/irn/toit f/i/' A mrt lean /•7ut nt when wi ititig^ H. M. HOOKER GO. window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 59 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Please mrtttton the A met uatt Juotiit when wrUing, I ««»«»— —»^^»—». \ Holds Glass Firmly Sea the Point JS* PEERLESS 4 01.«lnc Point. v« the bet. No rlgbu or l.rti. Boi of 1.000 poiau T& ou. poitpftld. HENRT A. DREEB, id IK cknu.t St., nil.., r.. »>w» 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, "IVJJ'Kl'rN?N".V."- Please mention the American Plorist wliett writivg. D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG. PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot-House Glass a Specialty. PU-tue tnenltan the A/neitran Plati^t iciien writing, 11^ Regan Printing House Largs nina ol CATALOGUES Our Spsolalty. Writs lor Flgurss. 83-91 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO. •Shi }t Mil njifazjsi-iou iiD:>t4?uiy ?ifj uotju^m 7sv?i^ 146 The American Florist. Feb. It, 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. New York Glass Market. Business during the week was prac- tically at a standstill as a result of the heavy snow storm and, the severe cold weather which tied up traffic. Prices remain firm and prospects for a general improvement are encouraging, says the Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter. The market otherwise , presented a quiet appearance owing to the absence of any startling news from primary points. Good quality and large sizes of glass are still wanted and in some instances command a premium. Bristol, Vt. L. Morton Gage has discontinued the nui'sery and greenhouse departments of his business and will confine his efforts to growing gladioli and doing a small retail business. Homer Hewett, who recently bought out the fruit farm and market gardens of A. E. Manum, contemplates good business next season. He will grow strawberries extensively. Mr. Manum, who is known as the originator of the Enormous potato, and other standard varieties, has located at Los Angeles, Cal. Mabyville, Mo. — C. H. Hollied has sold out his greenhouse business to an Eastern man. Worcester, Mass. — Illuminating gas escaping from a leak in a main near the greenhouses of Stephen Salisbury caused a loss of several thousand dol- lars to his plants and cut flowers. LYANS* IHPROVED APPAMATifS 'i vypiTF. FUR ILLUSfRATtO '.ATALOCUE QUAKFR cirrMACHmfwom. ^■^-^Jf'-^r RICHMOND, IND. /THE 'NEW DEPARTURE VEMTILATnC APPUANCElj CHEAPEST AND BEST. If Jyou doubt it try them and be convinced, Send for descriptive price circular. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. GREAT BRITISH SUCCESS CMPBELL'S PATENT SULPHUR VAPORISER. An apparatus which safely vaporises sulphur in greenhouses to cure Mildew and Disease attacks on Roses, Vines, Tomatoes, Chrysanthemums, Cucum- bers, Strawberries, Etc. Also kills taat dreaded pest Red Spider. Hundreds of Unsolicited Testimonials. Royal Irish Nurseries, Newtownards, Co. Down, May 13. I9U3. Please send us another of your Patent Sulphur Vaporisers, and much oblige. We are very pleased with results obtalued from that sent. Alex. Dickson &. Sons. Ltd. The Nurseries, Exmouth, Devon, October 17, 1903. I have given your Pateot Sulphur Vaporisers a thorough trial, and am more than pleased with the result. Generally, before housine my Show Chrysan- themum Plants each one is laid on its side and well syringed with some kind of Fungicide, with the idea of destroying any Mildew or other disease. This is a tiresome and expensive item where several thousands of pUiQts have to be so treated. With your Sulphur Vaporiser this is obviated, for after thoroughly vapor- ising the house every spot or symptom of Mildew has disappeared. One variety was badly infected, and after the treatment mentioned I have been interested to note the gradual disappearance of the Mildew. The expanding blooms were in noway injured by the sulphur, and I consider the Vaporisers have already paid their cost. W. J. Godp'ret, Chrysanthemum Specialist. The Gardeners* Chronicle, page 33, January It, 1905f statee, Vine Mildew: W. Acorrespondent who at our request made trial of Campbell's Patent Vapor- iser was thoroughly satisfied with the result, and recommends its use in glats houses in which Grapei Vines, Peaches, Cucumbers, Roses, Chrysanthemums and similar plants are grown. The principle consists in heating the sulphur in a vessel having a funnel- shaped outlet the tube of which is looseiy closed by a pyiiform hollow glass ball, which rises or falls according to the pressure of the hot sulphur vapor intiide thus allowing of the passage of the sulpbur E^L^^ vapor, but at the same time preventins: the f ntrance ~^-^'' of hot air into cylinders where it could set fire to the heated sulphur. Prices and further particulars from Importers: VAUGHAN'S SEED STOKE, 14 Barclay St.. New York; iJ4-86 Randolph St., Chicago. A. T. BODDINGTON, 343 West 14th St., New York. liLACKIE BROS., 44 AUeu St., Ualtfas, Nova Scotia, Can. The American Patent Rights of this apparatus are on sale. For particulars apply EXORS. R. CAMPBELL, Water St., Manchester, England. Please mention the A m ft zcan Florist when writing Use our Patent IRON BENCH FITTINGS and Roof Supports. Improved Vaporizing Pans VENTIIATIN8 For Tobaooo ExXIIX:>A.I>BI.,E>KXIJ%.. Please mention the American Florist when writins. IMPROVEI ^JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. APPARATUS. The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with »elf- oUing cupB. The most powerful, least complicated, very compact with ease ot operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles in use and high]; recommended by all. The only Drip Proof gutter on the market The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals for simpUolty or Its working. Catalogue free. E. HIPPARD. Yoonotown. Ohia. LUMBER FOR Greenhouse Benches Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Floorlag' White Cedar Posts, Etc. We are in a Special Position to Furnish "PECKY CYPRfSS" EverylhlDB In PINE and HEMLOCK BUILDINe LUMBER A\'niTK FOR rrarKs ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO., Cor. Weed St. & Hawthorne. CHICAGO. Tel. North 162C and 1627. Please mention the American hiorist zvhen luriting. Twemlow's Old English Liquid Putty STOPS ALL CRACKS and CREVICES in the Sash or Roof of the Craenhouae. Sold by Supply Houses in Chicago, Milw.iukee, Detroit (.:iu.-.iniiuti. Indianapolis, Cleveland, Allegheny, Pliihidelpliia, New York IttilVulo, lioaLon, lialljinnre, Et(i. Made by HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, FishkiM-on-Hudson, N. Y. Please mention the American Fknist when writing. igos. The American Florist. 147 LUMDE^R •«ii«- •!• Now is the Time TO SEND FOR OUR ESTIMATES and decide on your contemplated building work. An early order is early delivered, and early deliveries afford you much more time for painting and careful erecting. If you wait until later, there will be ''others" who liave waited too long, and everyone then wants their work "at once."' Our New Construction Sheet Mailed on ApDiication. Plans and Estimates Freely Furnished on Request. RED CEDAR POSTS. IRON FimNGS. HOT-BED SASH. [ LociOAND Lumber Co. LOCKJbANP»Qf __^_ Quality Invariably the Best that Can Be Produced. A. DIETSCH & COMPANY, patentees. 615-621 Sheliield Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. FOUND! A place where new and old material for the complete erection or repairing of GREENHOISES can be procured in Exchangee f orCash Economical florists get our prices on Glass, Boilers, Ventilating Apparatus, Fittings, Pipe, White Lead, Paint, Putty, Hot Bed Sash, Etc. OLD GREENHOUSES BOUGHT. M lETROPOLITAN Iat&rial CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Befeiences: Duon. Bradstreet.and Broad- way Bank or BrooklyD. Please mention the American Fiori^t ivhen writing. WM. S. HARMAN, Chicago, Indianapolis. Producer, Jobber and Prompt Shipper of Hitum- i D o u a Coal Attractive prices on Alum C'reek, Pocahontas Smokeless. W. Va. Splint. Brazil Block. Indiana Hocking Lump and other grades. Material From The World's Fair. WE OWN THE FIFTY MILUOW DOLLAR LOUHIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION Here is a chance for Florists to purchase Thousands of Dollars worth ot Valuable Ivlaterial at extremely low prices. Such an opportunity only comes once. You must take advantage of it. Three Complete Greenhouses. Complete with all appurtenances, in- cluding the Flowers, Plants and Shrubs. Each house is 22x300 feet. They have Patent Ventilators, extra thick sash and regular style hothouse sash, size 3x6 leet. We will sell these Greenhouses eithercom- plete or in parts. They include complete heating systems. Over 50,000 Plants are in these Houses. A complete list of them with our extremely low prices mailed on application. HOT-HOUSE SASH. 5,000 Standard Hot- bed Sash, 3x6 feet, heavy rail, in fine condition. PIPE. 10,000, 000 feet ot pipe for every purpose. Standard black wrought iron, sizes :*,sto 12-inch. Extra heavy black wrought iron, sizes 2 to 36 inch. BOILER TUBES. 10,000 feet second-hand Boiler Tubes, in good condition, square ends, 3, 3' 2 and 4-inch. Will make low prices on carload order. 100,000,000 FEET OF LUMBER. Send us your Lumber Bill for our esti- mate. We can furnish you anything in the line. Studding, Joists and Timbers. Mixed 2 inch Planking, dressed and matched flooring. Timbers in sizes 4x4, 4x6, 6x6, 0x8,8x8,10x10,10x12,12x12, 14x14 and in lengths from 8 to 80 feet. Interior finishing material. SASH AND DOORS. Thousands of Sash and Doors for quick delivery. Can furnish all sizes. Write for our Sash and Door List. RUBBER HOSE. 60,000 feet of Rubber Hose in sizes from ■■'t to 2V-! inch. We are making very low prices on large quantities. ROOFING GLASS. 1,000,000 feet of 't and 's inch thick roofing glass, good as new. 1,000,000 feet of heavy wire netting used under this glass, No. 14 gauge. LAWN ROLLERS. 25 Rollers, two sections, each 10x20 inches, counterbalanced handles. ROAD SCRAPERS. 12— No. 2 American Wheel Scrapers. 25— No. 2 Western Wheel Scrapers. 35— No. 2' 2 Western Wheel Scrapers. 12— No. 1 Western Drag Scrapers. 12— No. 2 Western Drag Scrapers. 25— Western Railroad Plows. CONTRACTORS' SUPPLIES. 4,000 Steel Shovels. 500 Wheelbar- rows. 500 Steel Picks. 600 Mattocks, Lanterns, Axes, etc. 1,000-ton Bolts, Rods, Lag Screws, Turnbnckles and Washers. 150 Track and Lever Jacks. Thousands of olher itomsol every kind and descrip- tion. Furniture, Office Fixtures Electrical Apparatui, etc , etc. *sk for our World s Fair Catalogue No «7. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. Wtst 35th and Iron Stt., CHICAGO. or WORLD'S FAIR GROUNDS, ST. LOUIS, MO. 148 The American Florist. Icb. II, Index to Advertisers. Advertising rates 118 Altken Mark 126 AlbanvSte'mTr'pCo . 148 Allen JK 125 AmerioanBlower Co. IV Amling EC 123 Asohmann Qodfrey.141 Backers Co 138 Bassett Si Washburn 133 136 Baumann L & Co.. . 143 Baur Floral Co 139 B. K.&B. Floral Co. 138 Beaven E A 128 Beck Carl & Co 131 Beokert W C II Benson C W 141 Bentbey-Coats worth 123 Berger Bros 124 Beming H G 124 BertermannBros Co. 136 Berry A A Seed Co. II Bindekun8t-Verlag..l27 Blaok Chas 132 Boddington AT II Borden F G. . 143 Boston Letter Co 143 Brant D Wood 123 BrantSD 141 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 130 Breitmeyer'a .1 Sons 126 Brinkwcrtb & Sons. .121 Brod John 143 BrownAtIrdJSeedCol30 Bruns HN II Buoklev W T Co.... 141 BudlongJ A 123 Burpee W A & Co... 131 Byer Bros 141 Byer Floral Co \il Caldwell the Woods- man Co 128 Campbell Exors R. ..146 (Jarmody J D. ...,,, 146 Chadwlok Chas 126 Chalfant W A 139 Chicago Carnation Co 140 Chicago House Wrecking Co 147 Clevel'ndCutFloCo . . 124 Cockroft Jas D 139 Coles W W 142 Conard & Jones Co. .133 Cotsonas Geo & Co .. 128 Cottage Gardens Co. 135 Cottage Nursery .... II Uowee W J 143 Craig Robt & Son ... 141 Craig Wm P 142 Cross Eli 139 Crowl Fern Co 128 Cunningham D O Glass Co 145 Cunningham Jos H.141 Dayis ABA Son, ... 137 DaTls Bros 140 142 Deamud J B 133 140 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg 144 DeVoy Thos & Son. . 140 DletBch A Co 147 Diller Caskey & Co. 146 Dillon J L 137 138 Dillon's Mfg Co 148 Dorner F&SonsCo ... I DreerH A 139 Dreyer B 143 Eickholt Mrs Chas .126 Ellioti Wm H 124 ElllottWm&Soni.... II Ellwanger* Barry. .133 Emmans Geo M 141 Ernest W H 144 Fenrich J S 125 Fisher Peter I Flower Growers Co. .133 Foley MIg Co 145 For sale and rent ... 1 1 9 Ford Bros 135 Forest Nursery <& Seed Co 133 Foster Lucius H 143 Freeman Jos R l::fi GardenersChroniole . 1 38 Garland Geo M 14S Geller Slgmund 144 Ghormley Wm 125 QiblinA Co IV Globe Eng Co 127 Gude A& Bro 126 Gurney Heater Co.. 148 Guttmao Alex J 125 Guttoiao & Weber . . 137 Hammond Slug Shot Works 146 Hansen Julius II • Harrison Hottery 144 llarman Wm S 147 Hart Jas 135 Hauswlrth P J 136 Heacock Jos 143 Heller A Co ll Heller Bros 12 > Herendeen Mlg Co. .IV HermitageCarnaCo .139 Herr Albert M.... 139 141 Herrmann A 143 Hess & Swoboda ... 126 Hews A H &Co 144 HllflngerBros 144 Hill The E GCo.... I Hill W C Floral Co.. 138 Hinode Florist Co. . . 142 Hippard E 146 Hitohings A Co.... IV Holm ow being discussed about the market is coal. Philadelphia. WEATHER HAS DEPRESSING ErPECT. The weather the past week has been very bad for transient trade so that outside of orders for special occasions there has been little doing. There is no great amount of stock coming in as only about half crops are being gath- ered. When the sun does make its appearance there will be some sun- burned flowers as is often the case at this time of year. FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. There was a good crowd out at the February meeting of the club Tuesday. The proceedings were very interesting. Mr. Stroud read a paper, "Some Notes On Carnation Growing," which, although his first paper, placed him at once in the front rank as an essayist. He also gave a very interesting account of his visit to the Chicago carnation show. He was much impressed with some of the fancies and the general improvement of the whole exhibition. He also spoke of the hospitality of the Chicago florists who could not do enough for the visitors. There was a fine exhi- bition of cut blooms, the Strafford farms Mr. Stroud's place, staging vases of fifty each of Enchantress, Iiawson, Prosperity, Flamingo, Harry Fenn, Hinsdale and Mrs. Patten. From out of town John E. Hines, of Bethlehem, brought his new red, named after him- self. It is a first class flower, some of the blooms being 3% inches in diameter. It has a wiry stem that supports the flower admirably. It divided the hon- ors with a vase of fifty Victory exhib- ited by Weber & Guttman of New York. This is also a great red. J. J. Black & Sons, Hightstown, N. J., sent a few of their new white which was much admired. Davis Brothers, of Bloomsburg, Pa., exhibited Mary Albert, Crisis and a new dark pink. S. S. Pen- nock staged for Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md., a vase of My Maryland, a grand white, the best of its color ever seen here. John Kuhn had some seedlings, among them a very fine rose pink which has the earmarks of a great flower. NOTES. H. Dumont has sold out his interest in the Philadelphia Carnation Company with greenhouses at Secone, to his part- ners, Robert Crawford & Son. They will carry on the business. Mr. Dumont will now give his entire attention to his wholesale commission business. Hardy ferns for fern dishes are now very scarce nearly all the available stock having been used up. The H. A. Dreer Company with an immense stock is pushed to fill orders. "The Leo Niessen Company is handling quantities high grade stock at the present time, their special Liberty and American Beauty roses being exception- ally fine. Myers & Samptman are right in it with American Beauty roses at the pres- ent time. They have no trouble in dis- posing of their specials at $7.50 per dozen. The Philadelphia Cut Flower Company reports a very gratifying increase in the shipping and out of town business which is growing rapidly. Zimmer, of CoUingswood, N. J., is headquarters for Primula obconica. His stock is well flowered. John Savage has purchased the stock and leased the greenhouses of Thomas Foulds at Gwyned. K. 156 The American Florist. ■Feb. 18, Twentieth Year. 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 inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on cons cutive Inser- tions, as follows— 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; .i2 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and b-ick 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 lor less than one-half inch spaci not ace pted. 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. Abe all the seasonable seeds started? Sweet Peas bloom earlier in violet houses than in -warmer carnation houses. Gen. MacAethuk, as an all around forcing rose, is making many strong friends. One of the well known eastern car- nation growers says that this crop, when properly handled, will pay fifteen per cent on the investment. A Botanist is wanted for the National Museum, "Washington, D. C, and an examination will be held May 8 under the auspices of the United States Civil Service Commission. The position carries a salary of $75 per month and the examination will be in four sub- jects. That Misfit Glass Tariff. THE other side OF THE QUESTION. Ed. American Florist:— I do not wish to start a discussion of the merits or demerits of the tariff, but I, for one, do not want cheaper glass. I know of five parties here in New Albany (population 21,000) who are kept from starting in the business only on account of the high price of glass. There are five florists here now, aggregating 75,000 feet of glass — com- ments are unnecessary. Judging from the market reports, I should think that the less glass put up this season the better for the trade in general. We do not need more competition to cut down prices, but a united effort to obtain better prices, so we can pay our help enough for a decent living. The piti- fully low wages now paid the average greenhouse help is a disgrace to our profession, and yet I believe most flor- ists are paying as much as they can afford. Anders BASMtrssEN. Dr. Van Fleet's New Gladiolus. Ed. American Florist:— With reference to the item concern- ing my new hybrid Gladiolus Quartini- anus in the London Gardening World of January 7, 1905, I would say that in my description of the hybrid in the Eural New Yorker, of October 29, 1904, page 782, I simply stated that my hybrid was bred from G. Quartinianus Buperbus, a garden or horticultural vari- ety of the type, raised some years ago in Europe. Although G. Quartinianus ■was introduced from Africa early in the eighties, it apparently has never been in commerce; certainly not in the American trade. I have never been able to procure a corm of the type species, but through the kindness of Max Leichtlin, of Baden Baden, Germany, I have secured G. Quar- tinianus superbus and hybridized it with G. Princeps and many other varieties of garden gladiolus, chiefly of the Childsii and Nanceianus strains. Many interesting hybrids resulted, the best of which, the cross with Princeps, I have described as a late blooming giant garden gladiolus. The typical Quartinianus I understand has four to nine blooms. G. Quartinianus superbus has frequently twelve to fifteen blooms, but with me it is very late blooming, requir.ing-glass- protection, to open the flowers. The new hybrid, however, bears as many as twenty-five blooms on the main spike, and more than one plant has had twenty-five blooms in addition, on the side spikes. If planted early in our locality, it blooms during August and September, ripening seed outside before frost. The flowers are large and open well, retaining very little of the hooded form of G. Quar- tinianus. W. Van Tleet. A Business Opportunity. Ed. American Florist:— Our valley has four towns with a population of over 20,000, La Junta and Rocky Ford, only ten miles apart, hav- ing about 12,000 population. The new Santa Fe shop now completed and to open February 22, will increase the population by over 2,000. There is not a florist or greenhouse in the valley, nearly everything in that line being shipped from Colorado Springs and Den- ver, respectively 110 and 184 miles away. A good florist can find a good opening here. Will you make mention of this for the benefit of your many readers? W. E. Eoop. La Junta, Col. Greenhouse Heating. Ed. American Florist;— Will the enclosed plan answer for a range of houses for commercial grow- ing? We grow a general line of stock and intend rebuilding. As yet we are undecided about the best way to set the houses. Can 2-inch and 4-inch pipe be used for steam heating, say the 4-inch for the mains and 2-inch in the houses, using li/o or li^-inch pipe for returns? Which is preferable, steam or hot water? J. J. K. The diagram shows a three-quarter span rose house with an oflSce at the west end; and three even-span houses, two of which would be used for carna- tions and the others for general florists' purposes. The houses are 18x60 feet and have a potting shed built along the west end. The rose house is separated by a space of about twenty feet but the others are built together. The boiler house is at the south end of the potting shed and some twenty feet south of the greenhouses. From the fact that a stream is shown at the south of the houses, it would appear that the land slopes in that direction. If that is the case, the location of the boiler house will have to be on the south side; other- wise on the north side, preferably at the northeast corner. On many accounts also, it will be better to have the pot- ting sheds at the east rather than at the west end of the houses. A 4-ineh pipe would answer for a main and a 2-inch pipe would answer as the supply pipe for each house. While 1%-inch pipe may be used for the coils a smaller size would be better. L. R. T. Society of American Florists. President J. C. Vaughan has appointed the following gentlemen state vice-presidents in addition to the list previously published: District of Coi.imbia, Geo. H. Cooke, Washington. Kentucky, Fred Louis Schulz, Louis- ville. Pennsylvania, W., Fred Burki, BeUe- vue. Wm. J. Stewart, See'y. Meetings Next Week. Boston, Mass. — Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society, Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts avenue, Saturday, February 25, at 11 a. m. General dis- cussion on flowers, to be opened by J. Woodward Manning. Boston, Mass. — Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club, Horticultural Hall, Tuesday, February 21. Chicago, 111.- — Chicago Florists' Club,. Handel Hall, 40 Randolph street, Thurs- day, February 23, at 8. p. m, Denver, Col.— Denver Floral Club, 323 Charles Block, Friday, February 24, at 8 p. m. Hamilton, Ont. — Hamilton Garden- ers' and Florists' Club, ofiice of mem- ber, Tuesday, February 21, at 8 p. m, Hartford, Conn. — Hartford Florists' Club, Friday, February 24, at 8 p. ra.. Huntington, N. Y. — Huntington Hor- ticultural and Agricultural Society, Court Room, Tuesday, February 21, at 7 p. m., carnation exhibition. Montreal, Que. — Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Alexandria rooms, 2204 St. Catherine street, Monday, Feb- ruary 20. . New Haven, Conn. — New Haven County Horticultural Society, Tuesday, February 21. New London, Conn. — Gardeners' and Florists' Club, greenhouses of Secre- tary H. H. Appeldorn, Tuesday, Feb- ruary 21. Richmond, Ind. — Richmond Florists' Club, greenhouse of member, Monday, Februarv 20. Salt Lake City, Utah.— Salt Lake Florists' Society, Friday, February 24. San Francisco, Cal. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, Monday, Febru- ary 20. Tarrytown, N. Y. — Tarrytown Horti- cultural Society, Thursday, Febru- ary 23. Toronto, Ont. — Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association, St. George 's- Hall, Elm street, Tuesday, February 21, at 8 p. m. Worcester, Mass. — Worcester County Horticultural Society, , Horticultural' Hall, Thursday, February 23, at 2:3a p. m. Lecture on "Horticultural Spe- cialties," by Edward O. Orpet. igos. The American Florist. 157 Horticultural Society of France. The National Horticultural Society of France will hold a grand international exposition of the products of horticul- ture and the related arts and industries May 20-28, 1905. All foreign horti- culturists are invited to take part. The prospectus of the exposition, as also that of the horticultural congress, which will be held at the same time, will be sent free on application addressed to the headquarters of the society, No. 84, Eue de Grenelle, Paris. Trade Notes. An English firm is offering Watsonia Arderni as "the purest white flower on earth." J. D. Eisele, of Henry A. Dreer's, Philadelphia, Pa., is now in Bermuda recuperating. Xational Horticultural Council. PRELIMINAKY ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE At the conference of horticulturists held at St. Louis in connection with the World's Fair flower show last November it was suggested that a National Horticultural Council would be of immense utility and Professor Trelease, of the Missouri Botanic Gar- den, was charged with the duty of appointing a committee for preliminary organization. This committee is now announced as follows: Professor L. H. Bailey, of Cornell University, Ithaca, N. y.; J. H. Hale, president of the American Pomological Society, South Glastonbury, Conn.; H. C. Irish, of the Missouri Botanic Garden, St. Louis, Mo.; J. Horace McFarland, president of the American Civic Association, Har- risburg. Pa.; J. C. Vaughan, president of the Society of American Florists, Chicago; Professor Samuel B. Green, Agricultural Experiment Station, St. Paul, Minn.; Professor L. E. Taft, Agri- cultural College, Mich. GrRAED, 0. — John Geddes has sold his greenhouses to William Gerke, of Cincinnati. Mr. Geddes has conducted the business successfully for a number of years. SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the vear 1905 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (si'tuations only) Iree to be used at any time during the year. Sltuatkn Wanted— By a vounp man as grower. 10 ytars' experience with roa^s, carnations, 'mums and bedding stock, single, German Address F. W. Saebakskt, Kenton. Ohio. Situation Wanted— Bv a florist, Swede, single, 33 >eari>' experience in England and one year in United States. Address W. care Christenson, CJIS N. HermitageAv .Chicago. Situation Wanted— By ycung man. in green- bouses, understands hot water and steam heat- ine; can give Al reference. Address R S, care J. V. Phillips, 273 Fulton St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Situation Wanted—As loreman on commercial place, best of refertnces and 19 years' experience in growing palms, plants and cut flowers Address Feed C Bibacre, 1 Common St., Winchester, Mass. Situation Wanted— By young man with a few years' experience »n greenhouse work, in a retail flower store to learn decorating and design work. Please state wages. Address Box 156, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By sober, middle aged, ex^erieLced florist and gardener; capable to take charge of small commercial or private place; not ovei 100 miles from Chicago. Address Box 161, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By florist with ten years' experience in beauties, teas, carnations, 'mums, violets , palms, ferns and general slock. German, single, good references. Address Box 153, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a German florist, in a largB commercial place as manager or foreman; 20 years' experience in growing cut flowers, car- nations and rotes mv specialty. Address Box 148, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As head gardener, well up in all its branches. A] orchid grower, married, no family, naturalized, EnglisD, aged 32. Address with particulars Box 147, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By young man, German, 25 years of age, thoroughly experienced with indoor and outdoor culture; will be ready to take private place by March 1: can show good reference from present place. Address L. Roll. Lake Forest, 111. Situation Wanted— As foreman on good sized commercial place where growing roses for cut fl .wers is made a specialty. Refer to Alex. Mont- iiomery. Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass. Address Box 150, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By French gardener, 30 years old, single, sob-r, life experience in all branches. Can furnish tirst-cla.«8 reference. American private place in east pre erred. Address B. Guebrt. Hotel of Paris. Eighth St., near Olive, cit. Louis, Mo. Situation Wanted— By Al grower of roses, car- natif ns. 'mums, palms, crchids and general line of bedding pants, also vegetables; married, no children; capable of running any size place profitably; can build and equip greenhouses if necessary. State larticulars lo first letter. Address Box 159, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Do you need reliable help? A man who is trustworthy, sober and intelligent, capable of growing cut flowers and potted plants, am up-to-date on designing and funeral work, am desirous of working up to a commendable position. Shall extend the courtesy of giving full pariiculars to each communication. Address Box 160, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a single man, 30 years old, as assistant guidener on a private estate. I have experience in cut flowers, pot plants, veg- etables, etc. At present lime have charge of a rose section. With about 10 years' experience in Europe; have been working 5 years in France. 3 years in a small private place and 4 years in this country. I am a willing worker: good habits. Address Peteb Weckbr. care John Muno, Rogers Par»f, Chicago. Help Wanted— Ro^e growers. Address Heller Bros., New Caste, Ind. Help Wanted— Good florist for pot truck busi- ness. AdJresi 400 Melrose St., Chicago. Help Wanted— An A No. 1 rose grower. Address with lull uariiculars. G. Van Bochove A Bro., Kalamazoo, Mich. Help Wanted — Grower's assistant, young man witb some experience in cut flowers and general stock. Address M. M. Strong, Sioux Falls, South Da-kota. Help Wanted— Thoroughly competent young man to assist in growing cut flowers and plants. Stale age, experience and wages expected. Address Robt. E. Rxdolph, Paducah, Ky. Help Wanted— Competent man to grow vegeta- bles in quantities for large priv;ite family and otherwise assist gardener. Also man to care for six cows and be generally useful in garden. Alfred Harding. VilU Nova, Pa. Help Wanted— Man thoroughly familiar with growing decorative plants commercially, who is willing logo to Porto Rico; one who has some capital preferred. Address Wm. C. Smite, San Juan, Porto Rico. Help Wanted— A good grower of carnations, chrysanthemums, roses and general stock; must be single, sober and industrious. Send full par- ticulars of experience and former positions, wiih amount of wages exnected. Address Box 157, care American Florist. Wanted— To purchase a flower store. State all particulars in first letter. Address Bos 149, care American Florist. Wanted— Cold frames. Could use 50 to 75 cold frames if at low price. State condition and low- est cash price. Box 155, care American Florist. For Sale—Ballard's Greenhouse. $750. Perry, Iowa. For Sale— Retail flower store; good location, Chicagu. Box 131, care American Florist. For Sale— About 9,0.0 square feet glass, good dwelling, one acre ground; no competition. Reason for selling, rheumatism. Address B. W. AViLLiAMS, Greenville, Pa. For Rent— $50 per month, five greenhouses. 9,000 square feet of glass, nine and one-half acres of good around, house and barn, long lease, $1,000 casQ for stock, etc , near Chicago. Address Box 152, care American Florist. For Sale— Five- acre tract of land, two houses, barn and greenhouse in flourishing town of 4,000 in southwestern part of Ohio. Good chance to do nice business, no competition. Address The Wayne Specialty Works. Milton, Ind. For Sale— National cash reginier, all metal, $250 machiue, guaranteed as good as new, with tape rollers, total adder, registers from one cent to fifty dollars, handle crank. Will stU for 8125 cash or will take $150 worth of palms. Address A. Lange, 51 Monroe St., Chicago. For Sale- In order to devote my time to my old fashioned salve business I will sell my dwelling and three greenhouses, fully stocked, ready to go straight ahead; four hot-bed sash, horse, wagon, tools, everything needed. Established twelve years; seven miles from Philadelpnia. Address F. R. Matsinqer, Palmyra, N. J. For Rent— At Frederick, Md.. greenhousea . 18x63, ltx(07. 20sl6i, boiler room 18x60. equipped with No. 8 Furman boiler, and small healer; large mushroom cellar, stable, about two acres of ground; dwelling for rent in immediate neighbor- hood; coal, manure, labor cheap, city water; no stock on hand. Rent $300 per annum, half pay- able in advance every six months. Ill health of owner compelled retirement from succssful business: principally vegetables under glass and mushrooms for Washington and New York. Henry Trail, Frederick, Md. Foreman Wanted. We have 10,00) square feet of glass and 10 acres of ground. Grow carnations and bedding stock. Want a man capable of managing such a place profitably to take entire charge. References required. Four-room cottage on the place. Pre- fer married man with whom help can board. Write in full at once stating what wages you want. Permanent position for right man. The Stiles Co.. Oklahoma City, Okla. UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY. For Sale— Greenhouse property, stock and retail business, con&istiog of eight greenhouses and store, about 22,C00 feet of g'ass, fully stocked and in first-class running order, Bleam heat, electric lights, etc., situated in wealthiest part of Phila- delphia, ritiht in center of a growing population. Doing a first class retail business. A splendid opportunity; only $3 500 cash required, remainder can remain on mortgage at 5 per cent. To cluse an estate. Bos 114, care American Florist. Florist Wagon For Sale. Built to order of the very best material, seat and sides upholstered in leather, two windows en each side, double plate beveled glass, color of painling, body dark Prussian blue with gold trimmings, silver trimmings on hubs, shafts and running gear, wheels painted vermiliou red with black stripes, silver side lamps, eight movable shelves inside, everything first-class and cost $235 eigh'een monlhs ago; rubber tires All guaran- teed as represented. A fine wagon for florist in large city; is very attractive. Will give six months' credit to responsible party. Have three others and can do without it. Prico $'75 WALTER BUTLER, FlorJit. Chillicothe. 0. Wanted... For a considerable establishment in Ger- many; nurseries and greenhouses; cut flowers a specialty, FIRST-CUSS M4NAGtR, GERMAN. 30 to 40 years, evangelic, best recommended, must understand management in general and special growing of roses and carnations. Wages. $75.00 per month, share in profits, free lodgment and fuel. A permanent posi- tion to the right party. Apply at once. (Jopies of testimonials and references in first letter. Address Box 158, care AMERICAN FLORIST. ALWAYS MENTION THE.... AMERICAN FLORIST WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS. 158 The American Florist. Feb. i8. Waslimgton. THE MAKKET. Beeorations for social events were the leading features of the trade of the past -week. The death of several prom- inent persons occasioned a number of large funeral orders. American Beauty roses are scarce, hard to procure and high in price, being quoted at $9 per dozen, wholesale. Liberty is more plen- tiful and is being largely used as a sub- stitute for American Beauty. The sup- ply of other roses is sufficient to meet the requirements and fine stocks of Bride and Bridesmaid, Killarney, Kai- serin and Golden Gate may be seen in the leading stores. With the exception of good reds, carnations are plentiful, good blooms selling at 50 cents per dozen, retail, and the best go at $1.50 per dozen. New York violets bring $2 per 100; local grown violets, $1.50 per 100. The amount of bulb stock in sight amounts almost to a glut of the market and a well-known dealer, who combines growing and retailing, has just in- formed me that he will curtail the prod- uct in that line for next season. It is probable that the same course will be pursued by other growers not only with bulbs, but azaleas as well, as hundreds of them are being handled at a loss to the growers. There are fine specimens of rhododendron on the market which sell for from $2 to $3. The whole situa- tion in pot stock may be summarized by saying that while! it helps fill up and make the stores attractive and there are occasional sales of it, nobody is making much money out of it, excepting pos- sibly those who can use large plants to advantage in decorations. florists' club meeting. There was a good attendance at the regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club February 7, and considerable en- thusiasm was manifested. President Gude and Vice-president Freeman of the S. A. F., spoke entertainingly of matters pertaining to the next conven- tion. Mr. Freeman has taken an in- terest in getting up a suitable conven- tion souvenir. At the meeting he ex- hibited a book of engravings which were considered suitable for the illus- trated features, comprising views of the principal public buildings of this city. Peter Bissett exhibited a vase of his pink seedling rose, grown at Twin Oaks, which were voted fiae blooms. NOTES. In Blackistone 's window there is now an elaborate St. Valentine 's day decora- tion. The center is a heart of red im- mortelles pierced with an arrow. This is supported by an immense pair of gilt wings — the wings of love. A sap-headed young cynic says that it is most ap- propriate as none of the girls of his acquaintance consider love unless gold accompanies it. Mr. Blackistone is handling large quantities of New York violets, his sales on February 12 amounting to 6,000. He had also on that day a large amount of work for the funeral of Mrs. Colton, formerly of California. Many of the designs were elaborate and beautiful. There having been some complaint with reference to the scant observance of McKinley day, it may be stated that A. Gude & Brother had a handsome decoration in their window for the occa- sion. In the center was a picture of President McKinley, the frame deco- rated with bunting, while on either side there was an elaborate display of car- nations. Their carnation sales for the day were good. Z. D. Blackistone also had a suitable decoration in his win- dow. Alex B. Garden has an extra fine qual- ity of white lilac, rhododendrons and yellow Prince tulips. In cut flowers he is also sending in good Bridesmaid and Golden Gate roses and Enchantress, Lawson and G. H. Crane carnations. George C. Shaffer executed a beauti- ful floral pallette for the funeral of a member of the Painters' Union on Feb- ruary 12. It was composed of Bride roses. Enchantress carnations, sweet peas, violets and freesia. J. Louis Loose has a handsome St. Valentine's day decoration in his win- dow, the handiwork of Fred Wolfe, Mr. Loose is showing a good stock of roses and carnations. William Mitchell, of Gude's, is wear- ing the smile-that-won 't-come-off on ac- count of the good quality of carnations which he is cutting. Hammer & Sons wish to deny the re- port published in an eastern trade pa- per that their stock has been damaged by frost. S. E. Cleveland. FLOEISTS' CLUB MEETING. The carnation exhibition held by the Florists' Club last Monday evening was a complete success. A magnificent dis- play was made by the local growers, as well as those from out of town. The J. D. Thompson Carnation Company's display of Eobert Craig was greatly admired by all and conceded to be a grand thing. It received the club's certificate of merit. As also did a splendid vase of Bed Lawson from W. J. Palmer and son, Buffalo, N. Y. Rich- mond Gem was exhibited by the B. K. & B. Floral Company of Richmond, Ind.; while the flower of this variety is rather undersized the color is fine, and it is claimed to be a wonderful pro- ducer. Certificates of merit were also awarded to the Essex Greenhouse for a magnificent display of Bridesmaid and Meteor roses. Also a certificate to the same firm for two vases of sweet jieas. The J. M. Gasser Company was awarded a certificate for General MacArthur rose which was shown in magnificent form. This firm also exhibited Bride, Brides- maid and La Detroit, all fine specimens. The following is a list of the awards: Enchantress, first to Bate Brothers, for a wonderful vase of this grand variety with stems four feet long and flowers from 3 to 5 inches across; second, Carl Hagenburger, Mentor, O.; third, Essex Greenhouses. Lawson, first, Essex Greenhouses; second. Bate Brothers; third, Carl Hagenburger. White, first, Carl Hagenburger, with Lady Bounti- ful; second, J. Merkel & Son, for White Lawson; third, the same firm for Gov. Woleott. Bed, first, G. M. Nauman, for Flamingo; second, J. Merkel & Son, for a rose of the same variety; third, H. A. Hart, for fine display of G. H. Crane. Light pink, first Bate Brothers, for Joost; second, Essex Greenhouses; third, H. A. Hart, for Genevieve Lord. Bate Brothers and J. Merkel & Son exhibited vases of mixed varieties, very fine blooms. G. M. Nauman had a lot of very promising seedlings. H. A. Hart showed a pink sport of Enchantress of unusual size, color resembling Joost. Carl Hagenburger displayed a fine lot of Princes* of Wales violets. Bate Brothers also exhibited a splendid lot of La Beine tulips. The judges were J. S. Wilson, Western Springs, 111., Adam Graham, Cleveland, O., and E. B. George, Painesville, O. After the judging refreshments were served, and all had a thoroughly enjoy- able time. The severity of the weather kept a good many at home, the ther- mometer registering 10° below zero. Among the visitors were J. S. Wilson, Western Springs, 111.; D. R. White, San- dusky, O.; Carl Hagenburger and J. and H. Merkel, Mentor, O.; Martin Kohan- kie and E. B. George, Painesville, O. The Chicago Carnation Company's shipment of Fiancee carnation blooms for the club meeting failed to arrive on time. The delay was probably due to the railroads, the trains running six to twelve hours late. BUSINESS CONDITIONS. Business conditions are not very brisk. Bulbous stock is hard to move at any price. Boses are short crop and prices hold up fairly well. Carnations are moving in a half hearted manner quite enough coming in to supply the demand. Violets are slow. Green goods plentiful and going to waste. St. Valen- tine's day created a little stir but not enough to make any material difference to the market. notes. If the board of education acts favor- ably upon the recommendations of the Home Gardening Association and the executive department of the schools, there will be four more school gardens in the city next year. The eixperiments in this work last summer were espe- cially successful. W. L. Smith, formerly of Aurora, lU., and recently with the Lake View Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N. Y., is now fore- man at J. M. Gasser 's establishment. Reports from Hot Springs, Ark., indi- cate that Edward Graham is progress- ing favorably. Echo. Newport, E. I. Trade in all lines has gathered head- way the past week. The florists have had increased sales of cut flowers, as well as a large amount of funeral work. It is still very cold and the streets are full of snow and ice, which puts a stop to anything more than fair immediate business. Carnations have done better at both wholesale and retail, the best Enchantress going to customers at $1 a dozen, and the growers getting $4 per hundred. Some very good Bride and Bridesmaid roses are retailing- for $1.50 a dozen. William B. Scott & Company will make a specialty of assisting the head- gardeners of Newport and vicinity, in obtaining good men for both greenhouse and garden work. Hass has had a good business this week, in fact stock is getting shorter than the demand. His window display of azaleas is very attractive. Reed & Keller of New York had a representative here on Thursday last looking after their customers in the . supply line. Brandt reports cut flower trade as very good. He has been offering some very choice La Reine tulips at 50 cents a dozen. Zeigler has been receiving some fine Cottage Maid and Yellow Prince tulips. igo5. The American Florist. 159 Partner Wanted. We want you as a partner in our flower business. In fact we consider every customer of ours as a partner. We feel that the better we serve them, the better they will be able to serve their trade; and the more business there will be. Our business is built on their business; the more they do, the more we shall do. We grow our flowers with that idea; we sell them at prices and ship them with the promptness that idea requires. In fact our whole business is built on that idea. Wouldn't it be to your advantage to do business with us? Weiland & Risch, Leading .Western Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone Long; Distance Central 879. Japanese Fern Balls 5 in. and 7-9 in. sizes. Write (or prices. VAUaHAN'S SEED STORE, •4'Be Randolph'St., 14 Barclay St., CHICAGO. NEW YORK. JPlease nuntion ike A merican Florist when writing. CALAX LEAVES AND Leocothoe Sprays. J, 6. LOVEN. Montezuma, N. C. J^ase mention the A merican Florist when v/riting, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GREEN GALAX ASSORTED SIZES. Price and Quality Guaranteed. When our present stock is exhausted, Green Oalax, the kind you want, will be scarce and ^ard to get. Better mail us your order at once. C. W. BURLESON S SON. LInvlllt, N. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, national Florists' Board of Trade, OHIce: 66 Pine Street, New York. Creilit Reference Book. A subscription to our Credit List will cost you SIO a year, and it may save you $100 tlie Srst montli. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful ac- counts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that are in arrears? fUase mention the A merican Florist when writing, Le Journal des Roses, Organ of the French Rosarians. Published at Paris. Once a month with colored plates. Subscription $2.70 per Year. Sample Copies Free. ADMINISTRATION DU JOURNAL DES ROSES a SUISNES, Brie, Par Grisy-Suisnes. CER, S1.50and FANCY FERNS, Al quality, SI. 50 per 1000. Discount on larger orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN CALAX, 11.00 per 1000. Laurel Festooning, good and full, handmade 60 and 6a per yd. Green and Sphagnum Moss, tl.OO per bbl. Sphagnum Mots, 50o per bag; 5 bags, $3.00. Ivy Leaves, $4.00 per lOOO. Sprengeri, 25a and 50o pet bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, 50c per bunch or string. Leucothoe Sprays, $1 00 per 100: $7 50 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. All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves, Etc., Etc. Our stook 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. L. D. 'Phone 2618 Main. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 8 and 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. #TeL No. 1214 ^ Madison Squara ^^ &b^||F Stands at Cut ^HflHT Flower Exchange ^tB^m Coogan Bldg., W. ^^V 26th Street & S4th ^W Street Cut Flower A N. Lecakes & Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. TeL No. 1214 Madison Squara Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & S4th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Qalax Leaves, Ferns and Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. •fMB and Broon Qilaz Ltavw, 75c per 1000. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX (Whora quality la FIrat Consldsrallon) Writs, WIrs or Phone the Introduoers, Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen.Ala. New Crop Southern Wild Smiiax now ready in limited quantities. GE0R6E GOTSONAS & CO., Wholesale and Retail 'Dealers in all kinds of EVERGREENS. Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Qreen Galax. Phone 1203 Mad. Sq. MAIN STORE, 45 W. 29th St, BRANCH. 66 W. 28th St, NEW YORK. THE KERVAN COIWPANY, WHOLESALE DEALERS. All Daooratlno Evsrorsena, Calax, Leuoolhoe, Moaaes, Elo. 20 W. 27th Street, NEW YORK. Tblsphons 1519 Madison S10.00 " Liberties 8.00(5)2000 Perle, Chatenay 300® 800 Carnations l.flO®, 5.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 00 Smilax 12.S0(5i 15.00 Asparagus, strings 25 00@i50.'0 Asparagus Sprengerl 3.00® 3.00 Lilies 12 00@18 00 Adiantum l.lO® 1.50 Violets .30 CiNciiraATi, Feb. 15. Roses, Beauty, per doz 1.00® 4.C0 Bride, Bridesmaid 400@10.C0 Liberty 8.00(5il5.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 8.00@,13.00 Carnations 2.00® 600 Li'y of the valley 3.00(@ 4 00 Asparagus EO 00 Smilax 10.00®12.(0 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Callas 10.00@I2.50 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengerl in bunches 25c per bunch Harrlsil 15.00 Romans, narcissus 3 00 Violets 75® 1.00 St. LoniB, Feb. 15. Roses, Beauty, long aiem 4.00(a 6.00 " medium stem 2 00® 3.00 " " short stem... .50® 1.60 " Bride, Bridesmaid 5.00@I0 00 " Golden Gate 5.00@10.00 Liberty 5.00®10.(10 Kaiserin .5.00®in.OO " , Meteor 5.00(^10.00 Carnations 1.50® 4 00 Smilax 15.00 Asparagus Sprengerl 1.50(5) 300 Plumosus 26.00® 0.00 Ferns, fancy per 1000, 2 00 Adiantum 1.0'"@ 1.25 Violets, California 60@ 1.00 Double 76® 1.00 Lily of the valley 3.0(@ 4.00 Romans 2.00(5 3 00 Callas ......12.50@I5.00 Pacer White narcissus 3.00 Clevelabd, Feb. 15. Rosea, Beautyl per doz 1.00® 6.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 4.0i®in.0C Meteor 4.00(5,1000 Carnations 2 00® 6.00 Smilax 10.00®is.oo Asparagus, strings 26 00®60 00 Sprengerl 1.00® 2.00 Galax 1. to® 1.50 Common ferns 2 00 Violets, single 50i® 1.00 " double 76® I.OO Paper Wbitei 3.00® 400 Valley 3.00(a 400 TIME IS MONEY Therefore— Send your orders to DEAMUD who will save you both. You can depend on getting the best stock in the market of Roses, Carnations, Violets, Smilax, Fancy Ferns, Bulbous Stock and anything which can be had from others. WILD SMILAX. Leads them all in quality and quantity. All cases filled to scripture measure. Prices as low as you pay for inferior stock. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. J. B. DEAMUD, 'PHONES: Central 3155. Automatic ( Fancy Carnations and Roses* PITTSBURG'S LARGEST AND OLDEST WHOLESALERS, PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 504 LIBERTY AVE.. PITTSBURG. PA. i HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., i ^ ^ Wholesale Cut Flowers «• «- i 46a Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. FANCY GUT FLOWERS a Specialty. If you want Choice Cut Flow- ers at any time or all the time, send to GHAS. W. McKELLAR, 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. WESTERN HUDQUARTERS FOR CHOICE nDPIIinC FANCY VALLEY, TULIPS UnUlllUd) and all BULBOUS STOCK, VIOLETS, BEAUTIES, TEA ROSES, and CARNATIONS. Wild Smilax, Asparagus, Adiantum, Smilax, Fancy Ferns always in abundance. Also a complete line of all Florists' Supplies, Novelties and Wire Work. Long Distance Phone. Central 3598. Automatic 3623. Peter Weiland, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Room 18, 128 E. Third St^ CINCINNATI, 0. Haadquartars for American Beauties and all leading varieties Ol Roses and Carnations. All flowers sold at prevailing market prioes. Orders received and filled at Qreenhousei If desired, by addressing PETER WEILAND, New Castle, Inj. Michigan Gut Flower Excliange, WM. DILOER, Mgr. Fancy ind Dagger Fern>. All Cut Flowera in SMion. 38-40 Miami Ave. DETROIT, MICH. PETER RE1N6ERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Gut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE VORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. Extra Select J 600 30-inoh stems 5.00 24-Inch stems 3.00 20 inch stems 2.50 15-lnoh sterna 3.00 12-inch stems 1.50 Short stems 75®1.25 Per 100 LIBERTY 18.00 to 15.00 CHATENAY 8.00 to 12.00 MAIDS AND BRIDES 6.00 to 10.00 PERLE e.OOto 8.00 UNCLE JOHN 6.00 to 13.00 SUNRISE 6 00 to 10.00 CARNATIONS 3.00 to 4.00 All flowers are pertecHy Ireth and properly packed. No charge for P. & D. on orders over $5.00. Pleasi ituiitwii the A nut icaii F.ot ;,«/ u hen writing. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cat Roses— Amerioan Beauties and al kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prioes. Trial orders soUolted. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park neral Company Lansing, Mtcii. — The greenhouse of Charles E. Holmes was damaged by fir» February .3, to the extent of several hundred dollars. 1903. The American Florist. 161 Wfetor Brothers, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. CURRENT PRICES. SUBJECT TO CHANGE. / AMERICAN BEAUTY. S6-lnoh •Ism. SO-lnoh siam X4-lnoh •lam 20-lnoh •tarn 16-lnoh atam. t2>lnoh stam. Per doz. .... $6.00 .... B.OJ 300 .... 250 .... 2.00 1.50 ROSES. Per 100 Brida and Maid « 6.00 to SiaOO Mateor and Gala 6.00 to laOO LIbarty 6.00 to 12.00 CARNATIONS— Good stock 3.00 " Large and fancy 3 00 to 4.00 E.C.AMLING THE LARGEST, « BEST EQUIPPED, | MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED I WHOLESALE fi CUT FLOWER HOUSE % IN CHICAGO. S 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., \ CHICAGO. I L. D. 'Phones Contral 1978 and 1977. S Please mention the A tnerican Florist when writing. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. **°""""G:rrolCutFlowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. Please mention (he Ame> ican florist zvhen zvriting. D. WOOD BRANT, BCOOZB8OB TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Choice American Beauty Roses. Prices reasonable. Careful attention given shippiDe orders. 88-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. Vaunhan & Sperry, Wholesale Florists, 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser. Poehlmann Bros. Go. Whclaaala Crowars of l^a'alar. In Cut FlOWefS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35-37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove, III. C^IC^A.C^O* Please mention the American Florist when writing. GEO. REINBERG, ■sr?« Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We will take care of your orders at reason- able prices. Prompt attentioD. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICACO, ILL. Please mention the A metican Florist when writing. Flower Growers' Market. 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAM. Order your stock where It will be filled with care and dispatch. The most successful growers of cut flowers, are those who sell their own stock. Give us your standlno order. PERCY JONES. M»nao»r Whol^ale pbwer/larK^ Cbicaoo, Feb. 16 Roses, Beauty, 30 to 86-in. stems 5 00@ 6 00 20 to 24 " 3.00® 4.00 15 to 18 " 2.00® 3 00 12 •' 1 50 Liberty 8.0O@150O Chatenay 8 00® 12 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 6 00@10 00 Meteor, Golden Gate 6 00@10 00 Carnations 1.50® 2 50 fancy 3 OOfii 4.00 Valley 2.00® 4 00 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Asparagus Pluraosus, perstrioe 40 to hOj sprays 2.00@6 00 Sprenneri » 00® 6.00 Leucothoe sprays .75 Galax Leaves, Bronve, per 1000 I 25 .15 Green, - •■ 1.00 Adlantum.. . 1.00 Fancy ferns.... per 1000 2 00® 3.00 Smilax 12.00iSiil5.00 Callas 1.26@1 EO per doz. Paper Whites 3 00® 3 60 Romans 3 00(gi 3 60 J. K BUDLONG street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street.^HICAGO. WHOLESALE Boseg and Cftmations CDnu/CD «! A. Specialty bHUWtH 01 PU'a^r nit'ftiio'i the A met nan I-\ot lit zih ,l,,ig. A Dally Cut From 40 Growers We can and will fill your Cut Flower wants to advantage. Plenty of BEAUTIES, MAIDS, BRIDES, etc. CARNATIONS, VIOLETS, etc. ALL GRADES. Shipping orders our Specialty. Write, tele- phone or telegraph. Long Distance Phone IIJO Main. Headquarters lor HARDY PERNS and WILD SMILAX. Mo.l Complata LIna of FLORISTS* SUPPLIES IN THE WEST. CATALOGUE FREE. E. F. WINTERSON GO. Established 1894. 45-47-49 Wabath Av.nue, CHICAOO. SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers fll|T Tl AUfCDC and Shippers of bill rLUTlEild 58 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone — Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and teleijraph orders given prompt attention. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦ ELECTROS... 1^ ♦♦♦♦ I for Catalogoe Purposes. WE have a large assortment of strictly high-class halftones of which we can supply electros suitable for catalogue Illustration. If you need anything in this way, state your re- quirements and we will submit proof! of the illustrations In stocic Price for cash only 15 cents per iquars ineli. THE AMERICAN FIORIST CO., 324 Daarborn SI., CHICAGO. I 162 The American Florist. Feb. i8. The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. WELCH BROS. Ml VariXiaa FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinda. Long Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. Asparagus Plomosus Nanus Seeds These are the true variety. 75(5 per 100; S6 00 per 1000. Now is the time to buy KAISERIN and CARNOT, tor early Bummer flowering, 8X-inoh pots, J4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, 2M-iQCh pots, 14.00 per 100; (35.00 per 1000 W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. THE I J.M.McGullough'sSonsGoJ WHOLESALE \ FLORISTS [ AIiSO SCCCESBOBB TO L i THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. | CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. | Special attention given to Sliipping Orders. ^ ^ 816 WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, 0. [ '0'ir»i»'U''i"i''«'«i''i»"«'«i''i»"M"i''ir'i"ir«'ii"U'U'»i'i H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist 1402 Pine St, ST. LOUIS, MO. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pine SL, ST. LOUIS^ MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. Wholf^ale power/\arK?fe BosTOK, Feb. 15. Roses, Beauty, best S5 00@60.00 " " medium 30.f0@45.00 culls 6.00@800 Bride, Bridesmaid 4 00@ 6.00 Extra 8.0-@l3.00 Liberty 1.00® 8.(0 Carnations 1 60@ 2.00 " Fancy 2.00® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 8.00@13.00 Adiantttm 1.00 Asparagus 35.00®50.00 Violets 36® .50 Philadelphia, Feb. 15. Roses, Tea 8.00@'0.00 " extra 12.00@1500 Liberty 8.00@35.00 " Queen ot Edgely, extra 40 00@60 00 " " " firsts 15.00@25.00 Beauty, extr» 40.00@60.00 " " firsts 15.00@2500 Carnations 1.50® 6.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 8.00 Asparagus 25.00@50.00 Smilax 12.00@15.00 Violets, single 2S@ .40 double 35@ .tO Adiantum 75@ 1.50 Gardenias I6@ .20 Mignonette 3.00® 8.00 BtTETALO, Feb. 15. Roses, Beauty 10.00@60 00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor.. 2.00@12.00 Carnations 2.00® 4.00 Harrisii 15.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 5.00 Asparagus, strings 40.00®E0 0O Smilax 15 00 Adiantum 75® 1.50 Lilium Longifiorum 5 00 Violets 50® 1.25 Pittsburg Florists' Excliange, WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies. 228 Diamond St., PITTSBURG, PA. Send for weekly price list and prices on large orders.. J. B. MURDOCH & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 545 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. RICE BROTHERS, 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut flowers and Supplies. Wild Smilax Flowers Billed at Market Prices. Shippers of choice Cut Flowers and Greens of all Icinds. Try us. @iiie abfolute ^lot^menbigfett ! J^iermit $1.00 fiir mcin Slbonnement. e§ ift bie 5JJfIid^t eineS Seben prompt fiir ben „2lmertcon jjlorift" gu bega^Un, toeil biefer eine ab[oIute 9Jot^lt)enbigfeit fiit jeben Slumenauctjter ift. Earl aioegner, SHaBotna. R. C. HAYDEN, See'y and Treas. WM. J. MUTH, Manager. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesale Commission Florists CHOICE BEAUTIES, MAIDS AND BRIDE ROSES, FANCY CARNATIONS, TULIPS, DAFFODILS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE FLOWERS. I5I6-I5I8 Sansom Street, Bell and Keystone Phones. Open 7:30 a. m. to 8 p. m. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Ativertising Gets Results. Am. Florist Co.: — It gives us pleas- ure to say that each year we have traced business resulting from our advertisement in the Amebican Fix)EisT, this being our second year advertising in your paper. Our con- tract for the year with you ends soon aiCd '!f& expect to renew the same for ao6ttaer year. Albany Steam Tbap Company. WHOLESALE • FLORISTS. Bell .od K.y.ton. Pb.ne.. 1220 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Mease men/ton ike A metican Florist when writings SUCCESSFUL SELLERS %xt the ittcceuful growen who advertlic SaJtJtJtJtJtJtJfJt 1^ ■ THH AMERICAN FLORIST. jgo5. The American Florist. 163 THE RELIABLE CoiTimissioii Housc, Jos. S. Fen rich 48W,30lhSt„ NEW YORK. Telaphons 325 Madison Sq. YqiJNG& NUGENT Telephone 20&6.Midiso*^U' WhOlSS&IO FlOriSlSi 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. J. K. ALLEN. yyholesale Commission Florist, 106 West 28ih Street, :N^^W ^V'OSf:iK. American Beauties* Orciiids, Roses* Carnalions, Violets, SlrVLo'^wEri"' '" Tal. 1 67 Madison Squara. Open ovary day at 6 a. m. Telephone No. 756 Madison Square. MOORE, HENTZ & NASH Wholesale Commission Florists, 55 and 57 West SSth St., NEW YORK CITY. Advice of sale note daily. Statement and check weekly. Alt consignments large or small receive the same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. miiSAiEWlLLMM GHORMLEY, Pally Receiver and Shipper ot Fre»h Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. MtpbofiM 2200 and 2201 Madison Squars. 57 west 28fii Street, NEW YORK CITY. I JOHN YOUNG, Spaelal American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily ot the Valley, Orchids and all Seasonable Flowers. 81 West SSth St., NEW TOSK. Telephone 1906 Madison Squure. Original Pioneer House— Established 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30th St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission ConsignmeDts aolioited. Shipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone 626 Madison. THOMASYOUNGJr. WHOLESALE fLORIST. CHOICEST CUT FLOWERS. 43 W. 2nii St., NEW YORK CITY. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY John I. Raynor, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York Market. ADIANTUM CROWUNUM sdd here exclusively. 49 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone Na W8 & 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^ale f[ower/\arl^fe Nbw York, Feb. 15.. Boses, Beauty, best 15.00@60.0O " medium 300@I5.00 " " ouHs i.ooca 2.00 '• Liberty, best. 10.00®iaOO " " medium 3.00@10 00 " " culls 300@3.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate. 2 00@I5 00 " Kalserin, Carnot 1.50@|0 00 Carnations 1.00® 3 00 " fancy and novelties 8.00® 6.00 Lily of the valley 1 00@ 3.00 Lilies 6.0O@IO0O Smllax 5 00@10 00 Adlsntum 10@ 60 Asparagus 20 00@60.00 Gardenias 2.00@10.00 Violets 35® .75 Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST. Conservatory connected from which T can ship ferns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. Tol. 3860 and 3861 Madison Square. Please mention the A met ican Florist when writing. Receivers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. Consignments Solicited. A. L YOUNG S CO., ^Sm^"'" 64 W«a< 2Blh Street, Telephone 3559 Mndison Sq. NEW YORK. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers Ul West 30tli St., NEW TOXUL Telephones 3870-3871 Madison So. REPRESENTING EMINENT GROWERS. Julius Lang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. COMMISSION DEALER in FLOWERS Telephone 280 Madison Squabs. Victory The Only House Handling the ~NEW~WED^CARHATION To be Disseminated 1906. Also a Comsplete" Line of Choicest F'lowers. ALEX.J.GUTTMAN/ni'oSr. 62 Wast 2gth Straat, NEW YORK. Telephones: 1664-1665 Madison Square. N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St., New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning. DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary- CARNATIONS specialty. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Prampt Paymants. Eatabllahad !••!. 65 W. 28th SI. New Yorlt. Telephone 8934 Madison Sq. Alfred H. Langjahr, EDW. C. HORAN, 55 WEST 28TH STREET, Telephone 421 Madiion Square. .NEW YORK. Oyi FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. 164 The American Florist, Feb. iS, CUT FLOWERS OR DESIGNS C will be Delivered for the Trade on Wire or Orders in Best Qualities and Prices: ■IW 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. Htau mention the A merican Florist when writing. SAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN 1023. SIEVERS & BOLAND, Floral Artists, 13 Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. DETROIT. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS ^ Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs, .a* .?>.a>^ High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. • lUase mention the American Florist when ■writinT. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, ^^ CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. OMAHA. HESS & SWOBODA, FLORISTS, 1415 Farnam Street, OMAHA, NEB. ■Phone 1601 and L.. 1682. SPRINGFIELD. Mark Aitken FLORIST. 378 Main St.. Springfield, Mass. WASHINGTON. Joseph R. Freeman, FLORIST, J. A. VALENTINE. DENVER, COLO. 1 612 l3thSt. N.W., W4SHINGT0N,D. C. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermann Bros. Co., FLORISTS, 241 Massachusetts Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. PUase mention the A merican Florist when writing. ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4820.4328 Olive SL, ST. LOUIS, MO. EaUbliihed 1873, L Dill. 'Phone Lindell 196 M. Derive. T he Park Floral Co. MILWAUKEE. C. C. Pollworth Co, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Will take proper care of your orders in WISCONSIN. CHICAGO. Establlahad 1867. The Geo. Wittbold Go. 1B67 Bueklnoham Plaot, CHICAaO. Urowers and Importers. The oldest and leading house in Central and Western United States. Decorative plants a specialty. Mail and Wire Orders Get Prompt attention. 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. CHICAGO. „ ( Central 2851 Telkpbonbb: -j Automaiic 1038 JOHN MANGEL, ri-ORIST, Corner Wabash Ave. and Monroe St. CHICAGO. Orders for Wedding Decorations, Receptions, Funeral Deslcns and Cut Flowers and Plants in every shape executed with care and despatch. Ueadlng Chicago Retailer. BUFFALO, N. Y. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. GHAS. CHADWICK, COR. FULTON & LAGRAVE, Grand Rapids, Mich. WHOLESALE and RETAIL FLORIST. High-Grade Cut Blooms. Cafnatioos, 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, Wholwal. and R.tall Florist, SAVANNAH, GA. Paper White Narcissus and Roman Hyacinths. $2.00 per hundred, in any quantity. Long Distance Telephone Connections. A. Gude & Bro. FLORISTS 1214 F St., WASHINGTON, 0. G. KANSAS CITY. WILLIAM L. RGGK PLOWER CO. Kansas City, Mo. GALVESTON. Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, 2319 AVENUE M, GAUVESTON. TEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Designs, Decorations. T(lephone1087. AUmail, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically filled. LeMoniteurd'Horticulture For Horticulturists and Orchid Growers. Editbd at Paris bt Luclen Chaure and Otto Ballif. The representative Gardening Paper of French Florists, Seedsmen and Nuraprymen. Sample copies free. I'he largest circulation in France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland. Twice every month. Subscription per year: With the colored plates, $3.30; without the colored plates, $1.20. 14 Rue de Sevres 14, PARIS, France. AMERICAN FLORIST ADS t* t- -r* Always do business Week days aud every day Sundays and holidays All over the country At home aud abroad /poj. The American Florist. 165 \^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^^ $1.25 Fancy White Lilac per ooren Fancy Lily of the Valley, $3.00 and $4.00 per 100. Tulips, $3.00 per 100. Hudson River Violets. Fancy Mignonette, $6.00 to $10.00 per 100. Daffodils and Jonquils, $L00 per 100. f^mMtlA'ti AnCk -^ ^"^ assortment of extra well grown | D^cac Extra fine, especially in ^ai liailVllS 3j^,^,^ 3„j ^3„y jg^^y varieties. I "^Va^a Bride and Bridesmaid, g A FULL LINE OF CUT FLOWERS If you do not receive our Price List we should like to mail it to you. A. L. RANDALL CO. o'HT<§"rcl'6. fmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^ OF FORCING PLANTS DREER'S SPECIAL OFFER FOR EASTER. Deutzias, DREER'S QUARTERLY WHOLEbALE PRICE LIST of Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, etc.. is mailed to all Florists. If jrou do not have it at hand please advise us and a oopy will be Bent at once. Azalea Madame Van der Cruysseu. As we are not bandling Azaleas for Easter this season we offer a fine lot of this most valuable variety in fine bushy, well budded plants to close out quickly. Per Doz. 100 Eaoh 10 to 12-inch crowns 14.80 $35 00 16 to 18- inch crowns 11.00 18 to 14-inoh crowns 6.00 45.00 18 to 20-inoh crowns 3.00 14 to 16-inch crowns 7.50 55.00 20 to 23-inoh crowns 3.00 Outside of the above we have notbing left in Azaleas except a limited lot of mixed varieties in 10 to 12-inch crowns at M.50 per dozen; $35.00 per 100. NoTB. — The above prices are practically the same as those at which we book import orders, they are made low to move the plants at once, the stock is of good quality, but is limited; speak quickly it you want them. Azalea Mollis. An unusually flue lot of well-budded plants 15 to 18 inches high. A plant that is rapidly gaining favor for early and late forcing; it is proUtable stock fir the retailer to handle, as it can be grown at a minimum cost for heat and labor. 81.50 per dozen: $35 00 per 100. ■ FOR FORCING, Strong, shapely, 2-vear-old field-grown plants, suitable for 6-Inch pots. Gracilis Rosea $1 00 per dozen; $8 00 per 100 Gracilis Lemoinei, $1.00 pet dozen; $8 00 per 100. Forcing Bhododeudrous. For a late Easter will flu a vacancy where Azaleas cannot be retarded; they are becoming more popular every season; you will find it profitable to try these. We are carrying an eitra large stock if bushy, well-shaped plants, covered with buds, 16 to 18 inches high, $9 00 per dozen; $70 00 per 100. 20 to 24 inches high, fine specimens, $11.00 per dozen; $90.00 per 100. The Baby Rambler Bose MME. NORBERT LEVAVASSEUR. The most valuable bedding rose yet introduced. A plaat which will be in strong demand for a long time. We offer good plants suitable to u^e for stock plants, one- year fleld-grown, suitable for 4-inch pots, $5.00 per dozen; $35.00 per 100. Primula Veris Superba. An pscellent plant for forrtinE for early spring that meets with ready sales, strong plants 75 cents per dozen: $6 00 per 100. HENRY A. DREER, (INCORPORATED) Please mention the A merican Florist when ivriting. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation lias always been that we fill orders when others fall. All stock In season at Lowest Market Rates. HIGH-GRADE SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. And Flonsts Hardy Decorative SuppHe,. "SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR HANDLING LARGE ORDERS. WRITE, WIRE OR PHONE. E. A. BEAVEN, Prices Right Evcriireeii, Ala. 166 The American Florist. Feb. i8, /T The Seed Trade. =^ AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIAIION. Cbas. N. P.iKe, Des Moines, la., Pres.; L. L. Mav, St. Paul, Minn., First Vice-Pres.; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, 0.,Seo'y and Treas. Twenty-third annual convention at Alex- andria Bay, N. Y., June SO-83, 1905. \= J What about vine seed prices? Sweet Peas in the cheaper mixtures are scarce. Cakthage, Mo. — Newell Mix opened a seed store February 10. Nott's Excelsior and Gradues peas are plentiful so far this season. Matt, trade in the west has been very slow the first ten days of February. Onion Set prices run about as fol- lows: White, $3; yellow, $2.40; red, $2.50. The pea growers returning from the canners' convention report light busi- ness, also sales of sweet corn. Avon, N. Y. — If this village will •exempt the Cleveland Seed Company from village taxes for ten years, the Cape Vincent plant will be moved here. Toledo, O. — ^J. L. Schiller, formerly with Henry A. Dreer, of Philadelphia, Pa., is now with the Henry Phillips Seed & Implement Ct>mpany, of thia city. Cotton Planters in many southern states are pledging themselves to reduce their cotton acreage twenty-five per cent and devote reduction to other crops. The return of the Japanese bulb men a month later than usual this year may presage a slight advance in prices owing to the scarcity of labor caused by the war. Philadelphia, Pa. — W. Atlee Burpee and wife have returned from a four weeks' trip in Mexico. Mr. Burpee secured several novelties in the way of canes and both enjoyed the trip very much. Visited Chicago: F. H. Henry and Robert Fulton, of Henry & Lee, New York. Mr. Henry's wife accompanied him, and Mr. Fulton is on his way east from Japan; Trimble McCuUough, son of J. Charles McCuUough, Cincinnati, O.; J. A. Robinson, representing the Jerome B. Bice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Royal Dutch Bulb Growers' Society. The seventh annual qmnquennial bulb 'show of the Royal Dutch Bulb Growers' Society will be held at Haarlem, Hol- land, March 17-21. This exhibition, the jurors of which are chosen from the most renowned horticulturists of Eng- land, France, Germany and Hollaid, 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seetf Growers. SAN JOSE, CAI_IF-ORNIA, Jos. W. Bailey, of Texas. Henry Cabot Lodge, of Massachusetts. senators opposed to government free seeds. promises to be of keen interest, espe- cially to bulb growers, and affords a good opportunity to note the progress made by the Dutch growers in this important branch of horticulture. For further particulars apply to Secretary Johs. De Breuk, Jansstraat 55, Haar- lem, Holland. Breeding Disease Resistant Plants. In a paper by W. A. Orton, plant pathologist of the United States Department of Agriculture, presented at the second meeting of the American Breeders' Association, Champaign, 111., February 1-3, 1905, we find the follow- ing on breeding disease-resisting plants, wMch will be suggestive to seed grow- ers: "It has been found that to secure disease-resistance requires only the application of the well established laws of plant breeding as laid down by our best authorities, and that we need to work along lines similar to those fol- lowed to secure flavor, size or produc- tivity. The first effort should be through selection, but if the varieties desired do not exist they must be brought out by hybridization and fixed by careful attention during a series of years. The individual should always be the unit, and careful attention should be given to the transmission of the characters, since some plants, though resistant themselves, fail to produce resistant progeny, while others do so completely. "Watermelons in the south are very subject to wilt, and commercial crops are rarely grown more than once in the same land. Resistance was in this case difficult to secure by selection, as thor- oughly resistant plants could not be found. The stock-melon or citron is resistant, and by hybridization with the Eden melon a resistant variety has been nearly fixed, which will combine the hardiuess of the stock-melon with the delicate flavor of the watermelon. A good crop was grown this year on land where the ordinary melon could not be kept alive." Free Seeds and Chicken Feed. A somewhat caustic but quite judi- cious friend observes that the govern- ment free seeds properly selected and combined make excellent chicken feed.. We have no doubt of it. But why should the government show such par- tiality for the poultry business? Why not also let us have free hay and oats- for our horses and free gasoline for our automobiles? If we are going to have a paternal government of that sort ought not papa treat all the boys alike? — New York Times. Salem, Mass. — The conservatory of McGee, Geary & Company was damaged by fire on the night of February 4. The store is located in Mechanics' Hall, in which is also located a leading vaude- ville theatre. Bermuda Onion Seed Orders for the above should be sent as early as possible to PETER S. REID, Port Orotava, Tcnerifk. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: Reld Puerto Cruz. Codes used, Western 0nlon. A. li. C. 4th Edition. Who is much the oldest shipper and guarantees all his seed to be of the season's crop. The supply being limited and the demand rapidly increasing orders will be executed m the oraer in which they arrive and those coming late have little chance of bemg filled. All orders must be accompanied by Bankers' reference or remittance. igo5. The American Florist. 167 Northern Star Potato. Having grown several acres of this wonderful Potato last season, when it sold at S 1000.00 a ton, we can supply the true stock, in espe- cially prepared, iron bound, well ventilated cases of 100 lbs. net, F. O. B. Southampton, $3.00 per case. Brinkworth & Sons, Ltd. Potato Growers and Experts, SOUTHAMPTON^ ENG. 30 BULBS Tuberous Begonias For $1.00 Postpaid. See last week's issue for prices by the 100 HUBERT & CO., I. I_e PAGE, IMT. VERNON, N. Y. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Gbowbrs or GARDEN PEAS and BEANS For the 'Wholesale Trade. Grand Rapids, - Nicii. SEED GROWERS FUld, Swa«t and Pop Corn, Cuoumbor, Molon and Squash Se«d. Write HB before placing contracts. We have superior stock eeed and can furnish you good seed at reasonable prices. Address A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA. Piease mention the A nierican Florist when toriting. SPSRXGUS PLUNOSUS NANUS SEED. A Present season crop. 250,000 at $2.25 per 1000 in quantities to suit. Early orders solicited. Delivery in February. LONG BEACH, CAL., R. F. D. No. 1. Hease mention the American Florist when writing, ASTER K ATE IlOCE. Been grown 48 ins. high. Finest aster in exist- ence. Blooms 5 to 6 ins. in diameter; full centers; stems 36 to 43 inches. Shown in all largest exhi- bitions in Canada, taking everything before it. Colors: White, Daybreak and mixed; $2.00 per 1000 seeds. No agents. Originator, J. H. I.OCK, 41 Manchester Avenue. TOHONTO. ONT. I Circulation which Circulates The actual paid circulation of the American Florist k, we believe, the largest in its class. The contents are of real present value and are preserved for reference. Advertisers 'who use regularl'/ our columns estab- lish permanent business -with the best trade in the United States. SS» Van Zanten Brothers, ROYAL NETHERLANDS BULB NURSERIES AND EXPORT TRADE HILLEGOM, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of the leading sorts of HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, CROCUS SPIRAEAS. GLADIOLUS, PAEONIAS, Itc, Etc. We further ask your attention to our superior quality and special prices of f RENCH BULBS, ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPcR WHITE GR., ETC. Ask quotations from our traveler MR. G. HYLKEMA. Care of Messrs. Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St., New York. Who also 'Will send you on demand, catalogue and special prices of all Holland Bulbs and Plants. AT ST. LOUIS A GRAND PRIZE WAS AWARDED ON VEGETABLES, THE PRODUCTS OF BURPEE^S SEEDS! IF you garden you want the BEST, — and we shall be pleased to mail you Burpee's Fabm Annual for 1905, an elegant new book of 178 pagos, which tells the plain truth with hundreds of illustrations, beautiful colored plates, and describes superb novoltlos of unusual merit. If you garden for profit or are a florist you should also have Burpee's "Blue List ' or Wholesale Price-List for Market Gardeners and Florists. Write TO-DAY! A postal card will do, while it is sufficient to address simply BURPEE. PHILADELPHIA. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., The World's Largest Mail Order Seed Trade CARL BECK & CO. SEED MERCHANTS AND SEED GROWERS. OUEDUNBURG, (Germany.) Mangel Wurzel and Sugar Sect Seeds A SPECIALTY. We ofler an immense stock of all seeds at moderate prioes, to the trade only . General Catalogues free on application. English Correspondence. SPECIAL PRICES FOR LARGE QUANTITIES ON DEMAND. loisgram Addrssc SAMENEXPORT, Quedllnburg.- Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. LEONARD Wriia lor Prioes. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS j'oR Flower Seeds ONION SETS. Bulbs WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Seeds for present requirements ready to ship. Contract orders for delivery after harvest 1905 are being booked now. Beans, Peas and ^^ ^^ Garden Seeds. Write fok Prices. CO. CHICAGO. L/a,lVl\ Grass Seed <» bulk and packages Spacieil Prices GOLF •"""'MIXTURES. THC ALBERT DICKINSON CO. Minneapolis. Cl\lcai4«k BRAND lVIOLLER*S Deutsche Gartner Zeitung The most widely circulated German gardening ]ournal,treatingoi 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 Zeitangis published weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription $3.00 per annum, including postage. Sample copies LUDVI6 MOLLER. Erfurt, Germany. Telegraph Code OP THE Am. Seed Trade Association $2.00 In either stiff or flexible cover. Address orders to AMERICAN FLORIST CO,, CHICAGO. Alway mention the American FIo- 5 rist when you order stock.^ 168 The American Florist. Feb. i8, r 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. Milwaukee, Wis. — ^August Rhotert, of New York, was a visitor this week, leaving for northern points. Paw Paw, Mich. — The Michigan State Horticultural Society will hold its midwinter session here, February 23 and 24. Fort Dodge, Ia. — A tract of 68 acres of land has been donated to this city by Hon. O. M. Oleson, to be used for park purposes. August Rhotert, of New York, who has been calling on his customers the past three weeks, reports the trip so far very satisfactory. La Crosse, Wis. — The citizens of Baraboo wish to establish a park at Devil's Lake. A bill is now before the legislature to that effect. Crookston, Minn. — The convention of the Red River Valley dairymen, poultrymen and horticulturists occurred at this place, February 2 to 4. A section of the biggest cherry tree on the Pacific Coast will be a feature of the Sacramento, Cal., exhibit at the Lewis and Clark Centennial. The tree was planted in 1850, and was three feet in diameter when cut down a few days ago. San Francisco, Cal.^ — Horticultural Commissioner Cooper of this state, recently imported from southern Europe 1,200 specimens of parasites which are known to prey upon the codling moth. The specimens will be used for breed- ing. Madison, Wis. — The meeting of the State Horticultural Society February 6 to 7 was attended by 200 horticul- turists. President Loop, of Eureka, and Secretary F. E. Granfield of Madi- son, read their annual reports. The trial orchards established! by the soci- ety, and also the fruit exhibit at the St. Louis fair were discussed. Dubant, I. T. — The Durant Nursery Company has been organized here with a capital stock of $25,000. The officers are as follows: President, C. C. Mayhew; vice-president, A. Frank Ross; secretary and general manager, W. R. Collins; treasurer, E. F. Rines. The directors are C. C. Mayhew, W. R. Collins, E. F. Rines, A. Frank Ross, James L. Shuler and Edward Rines. The new company has made application for incorporation and absorbs the nur- sery and interests of the Texas Nur- sery Company, of this place. Nearly 100 acres will be covered by the nur- sery. Literature of Outdoors. How country life is attracting a greater number of Americans every year is shown in no clearer way than by the increase in periodicals devoted to its various phases. As to books on topics of this kind, each season brings them in greater numbers, until it seems as if the whole population must be in- terested in the country to the extent of buying books and periodicals on the subject. The easterner is told by one writer how to build a log cabin, and by another how to run a duck farm on a pond. Mountain cottages, lake cot- tages, forest cottages, are described in a manner that makes the reader long to abandon the steam-heated flat for a breezy country home with chinks between the logs and holes in the roof. — Portland Oregonian. Texas Umbrella Tree. The Texas umbrella tree (Melia Aze- darach umbraculiformis) is a sub-vari- ety of the Chinaberry tree, Pride of India, etc., and probably originated in Texas. Its branches are erect and in a manner radiate from the trunk, and with its drooping foliage the tree strik- ingly resembles a gigantic umbrella. It grows very rapidly and its bright green Texas Umbrella Tree. (At P. J. Berckmans Company's, Augusta, Ga ) tinted foliage, which is retained until late in autumn, and lilac colored, fra- grant flowers which are borne in great profusion and followed by yellow ber- ries, make this tree very valuable and desirable for the south. It will stand a low temperature, but a cold of below zero will injure it to some extent. Baltimore. More snow, more hail, more sleet I This is the record. Streets are filled with ice and slush, carriages and trolley cars are obstructed; pedestrians find locomotion difficult and dangerous. Shopping is dona by strategy, between the varying phases of weather, bad, worse or worst. Naturally, social fes- tivities are not indulged in to the extent the growers and store people would like to see, it being often prob- lematic how to reach the scene if invi- tations are accepted. A good many minor events, all calling for some deco- rations, are occurring, but there were no great functions during the week. The funeral demand continues about as usual, there having been no heavy extra calls lately in that direction. Most cut flowers are over-abundant for the needs of the market, certainly carnations and violets have been. Good roses continue scarce, American Beauty being still noticeably short in quantity and poor in quality. The climatic conditions are against the street men, and that outlet is closed. The Florists' Exchange, notwith- standing the untoward conditions achieved a record January business this year, the increase being a very neat percentage over previous years. Work was done at some disadvantage there for some days. John J. Perry, the man- ager, was compelled to do jury duty for a week or two and was then kept at home caring for his son who broke both bones in one of his arms in a coasting accident. The staff, however, kept things in good shape until the normal situation was resumed. John Eberhard, 525 N. Howard street, recently lost his wagon as well as the load of plants it contained in transit to his store from his greenhouses by a coal oil stove which had been put in to guard against frost, taking fire. S. B. Montreal. The week just ended was one of the busiest and most profitable that the Montreal florists have had for a long while. The vice-regal party was in town, and the elite of Montreal did themselves grand in entertaining the governor-general and his charming wife. Flowers were used extensively at all the functions, both private and pub- lic. The two principal public functions were the civic reception and the recep- tion at the board of trade. Both build- ings were elaborately decorated for the occasion, the first by the city garden^ ers, the material used being the product of the corporation greenhouses, conse- quently not calling for any direct out- lay for floral decorations from the city treasurer, but actually costing the citi- zens more than if a gilt-edge decorator were imported from New York with instructions to bring his material with him. . George Robinson, the popular presi- dent of the C. H. A., is receiving con- gratulations on his election as a muni- cipal councillor in Outremont. Mr. Judge, another florist, has been elected councillor in St. Paul, which makes three of the craft enjoying municipal honors, J. McKenna being a councillor in his suburb for several years. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club is making arrangements for the carnation show which will be held during the third week of February. Several tro- phies are to be awarded, as well as cer- tificates. Luck. Manchester, Ia. — C. L. Adams will erect a new greenhouse in June, con- necting it with another house now in use. A boiler house will also be added. Yinca Major Varie^ata. AVe have several hundred of this excellent vine, last year's field clumps, full of ends, from 3 inch pots, iS.OO per 100. Our 1905 Wholesale Catalogue of Chrysanthemums and other Tender and Hardy Plants has been mailed. If not received, drop us a postal. It contains many bargains. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. J go 5. The American Florist. 1G9 Frolt Trees, Small Frult«,Omaniental Tree«. Evergreens and Hbrnbii. Shade Treed, Hardy Koses. Hardy PIant«, Climbers, etc. I'he most complete collections In tbts country. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louis. 102 prizea New York Htate Fair. 1904. IMuatrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt. Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N. T. Drawtr iOLt v Established ti& Te*rs. Silver Ribbon Grass The new hardy perennial. The finest ornamental grass to be had— perfectly hardy can be used indoors and out, grows rapidly and does not turn green or run to seed. Strong field-grown roots, 16c each by mail, postpaid. $1.26 per dozen; $8.00 per 100 by ex- press, charges. not prepaid. Can fill orders at any time. Terms cash w/ith orders. James Vick's Sons, ROCHESTER, N. Y. W. van Kleef & Sons, Wholesale Growers of all kinds NURSERY STOCK. •BOSKOOP, HOLLAND, Catalogue free on demand. No Agents. Please inspect our nurseries when in Europe. No agents. Beautiful Grounds. An illubtrated Manual containing suggestions on Lawn Making, Planting and care of Shrubs and Trees, with names and descriptions of varie- ties hardy and of merit. Also information reeard- ing Landscape Plans, Topographical Surveys, etc. A book you will often refer to. Send for it ^-day. Free on application. Peterson Nursery, 503 w. Peterson Ave.. Chicago. Jacs Smits, Ltd. ••**»■ (BRAHCH AT BOSKOOP.) Wholesale Growers of Sfn^mentJi nursery stock, pot-grown forcing plants. Lilac* ji specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— tbe 'best quality. Catalogue free on dem^ind. Wben in Europe please inspect our nurseries. mUWDIII-gUSlUIII. wir koMuitm, h sir B. W. Dt>rt, ingust Haerens' Nurseries, SOMERCEM, GHENT, BELGIUM. Furnish PALMS, MUUCUIAS, UY TREES, FICUS aad other decorative plants tor I90B, spring delivery. ikZALUS for fall delivery. Prime quality; oaratul packing. Trade list sent by the Amtrlean Agtnit AufiTust Rolker & Sons 31 Barclay St., P. 0. Box 762, NEW YORK. Munsou Nurseries. New catalogue now ready. "Can't buy trees right without It." Get It of T. V. MUNSON a, SON, Danwon, Tax. Th* MUNSON GREENHOUSES. Cut flowers and Bedding Plants for retail trade. WILL B. MUNSOF), Denlsofl, Tex. GUIFORNIA PRIVET CHEAP 100,000 well grown plants, 3 to 4 feet, selected, S4.00 ner lOO $i5.00 per lOCO. 2H to SH feet, 7 or more branches, $3 50 per 100; $17.50 per 1000; 20 10 30 in., 5 or more branches, 12.00 per 100 »13 00 per 1000. 18 to 34 in. , light, 2 years, 3 or more branches, 1150 per ItO, J7 00 per 1000 All of the above boxed, f. 0. b. here. For car or large lots write before placing your orders. CHA.S. BLACK, HIghtgtovrn, N. J. ORDER k NOW HARDY SHRUBS, RAMBLERS and HYBRID ROSES FOR EASTER FORCING Each Doz. 100 DEUTZIA GRACILIS, pot- grown for 7-inch pots 8 .15 $ 1.50 112 00 DEUTZIA LEMOINEI, pot- grown for 7-inch pots 40 AZALEA MOLLIS, mixed kinds, 20 buds 40 RHODODENDRONS, for forcing, bushy plants, 8 to 13 buds I 00 For forcing, large plants, 15 to 25 buds 200 3 50 25.00 4.00 30.00 1100 20.00 Doz. HYDRANGEAS, Otaksa, Red Branched, Thos. Hogg Dormant, 2-vr old, pot-erown. for forcing. 5 00 CRIMSON RAMBLERS, strong, 2-year old 2.00 Strong, 3- year old 250 DOROTHY PERKINS, strong, 2- year old 2.60 100 35.00 1.5.00 18.00 20.00 Doz. 100 GRUSS an TEPLITZ, strong, 2- year old 2.00 15.00 MAMAN COCHET, strong, 2-year old 200 15.00 HERMOSA, strong. 2-year old.... 3.25 16 00 CLOTHILDE SOUPERT, strong field plants 1..50 10.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY 2.00 15 00 KAISERIN AUG. VICTORIA.... 2.50 20 00 PAUL NEVRON 2 50 20.00 LA FRANCE 200 15.00 Anna de Diesbach, Perle des Blanches, Capt. Christy, Fisher Holmes. General .lacquemjnot. •Ichn Hopper, Mad. Gabriel Luizet, Mad. Caroline Testout, Magna Charta, Marshall P. Wilder, Mrs John Laing, Ullrich Bruuner, Etc., all at 1.50 1100 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, III. Please mention ike American Florist when writing, [special [vcrgrccn Offer? T We are the largest growers of MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA in the South, having Z upwards of 200,000 plants now on hand. In order to place part of this immense stock ♦ before our regular shipping season commences, we make the following ofter. ♦ One year plants, 1st grade, 6 to 8 inches, once transplanted, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 ♦ per 1000; $115.00 per 5,000; $200.00 per 10,000. ALSO THE FOLLOWING: Per 100 Per 1000 BUXUS ARBOREA, 2 years, 6 to 8 inches $2.00 $18 00 EUONYMUS JAPONICUS, 1 year, 4 to 6 inches 1.50 12.50 ^ _ EUONYWIUS JAPONICUS, 1 year, 6 to 8 inches 2.00 18.00 t ♦ EUONYMUS PULCHELLUS, 2years, 6to8inches 3 00 25.00 f X RETINOSPORA PLUMOSA, 2 years, 9 to 12 inches 4.C0 35.00 t XRETINOSPORA P. AUREA, 9 to 12inches, 2 years 4.00 3500 BIOTA ORIENTALIS ELEGANTISSINIA, 8 to 10 inches 5.OO T BIOTA ORIENTALIS var. ROSEDALE, 6 to 8 inches 3.00 I BIOTA ORIENTALIS, Rosedale, 1 ft., very fine 10.OO ♦ BIOTA ORIENTALIS, Rosedale, 18 inches, very fine 15.00 I JOSEPH W. VESm & SON, Little Rock, M. t Forcing Stock for Easter. AZALEA MOLLIS full of buds, nice even heads, force easily. l2-'5 in. hish, 830 00 per 100; 15-18 in high $10 00 per 100. DEUTZIA GRACILIS, grown especially for pot culture: very bushy; 12- 15 in high, for 6-in. pots, SSOO per UO; 15-18 in. high, for 7 in. or 8-in po>8 *8.00 per 100. DEUTZIA LEMOINEI— Similar to Oraoilis, but stronger grower, 15-18 in. high, for 6-in. pots. $8.00 per 100: 18-24 in. high, for 7 or 8-m. pots, $10.00 per 100. RHODODENDRONS— Best named Hybrids, busny and full of buds, 20 in. high, $9 00 per dozen: 24 in. high. $12.00 per dozen; 30-32 in, high (heavy) $24.00 per dozen. SPIRAEA JAPONICA, $3.00 per 100. SPIRAEA NANA COMPACTA, $4.0(1 per 100. THE STOBRS & HARRISON CO., PainesviHe, 0. SurplusTreeSeeds. 500 lbs. Catalpa Speciosa, 500 lbs Black LocusL Also good lot of other Tree and Shrub Seeds and a large lot of Seedlings both Nursery grown and collected. Send for Trade List. FOREST NURSERY AND SEED CO., IRVING COLLEGE. Warren Co.. TENN. Please mention the American Florist when writing. » THE MOON For I Trees, Shrubs, Vinea Yourl and Small Fruits. Dcicnptlve Illustrated Catalogna Pre*. THB WM. H. MOON OO. Morrisvllle. Pa. nalifnrnia Priuot l.ZandSyears. AlsoCut- UdlilUlllld nilBI tings. Any reasonsbleoSer will be accepted on lots of 5,000 to carloads. RIVER VIEW NURSERIES, J. B, G-HAUAN. LITTLE SILVER, N. J 170 The American Florist. Feb. i8, Our Pastimes =^ <^ Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shootinj; and sporting readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this depart- ment to J. H. Pepper, 429 Sixth Ave., New York; Robt Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- ia;oitothe American Florist Co., Chicagov^ ^ See You Later. Said the florist: "I suppose it will sur- prise you to know that a florist has unusual experiences just like a drug store o r the trouble clerk in a tele- phone office. One day a man staggered into nay store, and it was plain from Ms man- ner and walk that he ... was intoxicated. He had a silly gnn on his face and asked to see some designs suitable for his wife's grave. I showed him some varieties and he finally selected a pillow. " 'Shall I put anything on it? Any let- ters?' I asked. He hesitated for a moment and then said thickly: " 'Yesh; put S. Y. L. on It. " 'Are those the initials of your wife? 1 asked. " 'No.' " 'Are they your initials?' " 'No.' ^ . 'Then what in the nation do you want Y L,. on that pillow for?' I asked. 'Shay, I'm payln' for thlsh. You put S. Y. L. on it and let It go at that.' "After I had wrapped up the design, with its S Y. L.. on it, I asked him as a special favor to tell me why he wanted those let- ters on the pillow, when they were not his wife's or his. As he went out the door ne said, somewhat shamefacedly: " 'See you later.' " „ —Boston Traveler. S. At Boston. W. W. Bawson & Company took tvro out of three games from Jos. Breck & Son in the Seed Trade bowling league Monday, February 6. There remains but one more match game, that between B. & J. Farquhar and Schlegel & Fottler Company. This promises to be the most exciting game of the series as both teams are tied respectively for first and third places. All arrange- ments have been made for the banquet which is to be held February 21 and which winds up the bowling season. The scores of the Bawson-Breck games follow: JOSEPH BKECK & SON. Flayer. Ist 2d 3d aieason 6J 57 59 Webber fj 66 75 Riley >. 70 79 75 Armstrong X° °* ii Bnholm 7 83 72 76 Totals 385 358 362 W. W. RAWSON Sc. CO. ra|?ory-. n \% l6 g&^- ■■::;:;:::::;:::::::?? ?? fo Field ■. 86 77 76 Perry .. _69 72 78 Totals 372 378 372 John P. A. Guerineau, the well known traveling representative for Schlegel & Fottler Company, is holding his own in the race for honors in the league. Mr. Guerineau is now third in individual averages, and but for being ill during December would no doubt be heading the list. During his recent trip to New- port many of the gardeners there thought they would arrange a bowling match and put their best bowlers in and give him a beating, but to the sur- prise of all, Mr. Guerineau took them all into camp and gave them a good drubbing. He has been with Schlegel & Fottler Company for the past four years, and his ever increasing popular- ity is due to hard work and the careful attention he pays his many friends. Polar Bear Hardy in New York. L. W. Wheeler, of Vaughan's Seed Store, New York, who mails clipping regarding Polar bear frozen to death in Chicago, says, "The Polar bear is con- sidered hardy here." Smely Footed the Bill. J. M. Smely, the Aurora, III., flor- ist, is telling a good story on him- self. Some time ago, Mr. Smely rigged his errand boy out with a brand new uni- form, brass buttons, and a cap, with the word "Smely" in gilt letters inscribed just above the visor. Always up-to-date, Mr. Smely thought it would be a good plan to have the boy's picture taken in the uniform, have a cut made and use it for advertising John P. A. Guerineau. (Of the Boston Seed Trade Bowling League.) purposes. Consequently he told the lad to go down to the photographer's and have his picture taken and when the proofs were flnlshed to bring them to him. Several days passed, and, when the florist thought the proofs were about ready, told the boy to get them. The lad got the proofs. Smely thought he had taken a very good picture, but the uniform nor word "Smely" did not show. The boy had gone home, changed) his uniform for his best suit of clothes, and sat for his picture at Mr. Smely's expense. Smely was up against It, and had to foot the bill. Iiouisville. The past week was up to expecta- tions, there being two or three very good days, some having to do night work. The weather has moderated a great deal. Boses continue to be about the same, medium quality. The de- mand is fair, and the supply about ade- quate. Carnations are of good quality and the demand very satisfactory. Violets have been very heavily de- manded, but there is not much trouble in securing them in adequate quantities. Lily of the valley is not quite so plenti- ful as last week, although the supply is adequate. Bulbous stock can be had in nice quantities. The regular monthly meeting of the Kentucky Society of Korists was held Tuesday night, February 7, at the resi- dence of Joseph Wettle, with a fair at- tendance. It was decided to designate Tuesday, March 7, "carnation and rose night, ' ' in connection with the regular meeting. The preliminary premium list for the next November show has been ordered printed. A meeting was or- dered to be held at some of the alleys to conclude arrangements for the bowling club. C. H. Kunzman had a very good sport of Enchantress on exhibi- tion, which was greatly admired. After the meeting a good time was shown us in the dining-room by Mr. and Mrs. Wettle. Coenen & Bohrman's place is in good condition. They still had a good lot of good narcissus coming on. They were also well stocked with freesias. Visitor: B. Eschner, of M. Bice & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. F. L. S. Boston. THE MARKET. The market the past week has been very intermittent, due principally to the changeable and stormy weather. Prices have remained about the same. There is a prevailing shortness in roses, especially in the red and pink varieties and there is a good demand for Ameri- can Beauty. Bulb stock has fallen oflf in price the past week, jonquils in par- ticular being very plentiful. The mar- ket for violets continues! very druggy. The supply of carnations is increasing and the market for them is not quite as strong as last week. Welch Brothers report the receipt of a large supply of gardenias the past week, which they have been very suc- cessful in disposing of. W. A. Temple, of Westboro, has had on exhibition at Welch Brothers, a seed- ling carnation of a dark pink color which is a great keeper. It is as fresh today as when put in the case ten days ago. The Park Street Flower Market dealers report that on Saturday, Feb- ruary 11, they had the best business of the present year, every flower in the place being cleaned out, even to the daffodils, which are usually the last to sell. Thomas F. Galvin sent thirty-seven pieces to the funeral of the Hon. Joseph H. Manley at Augusta, Me. Two men were sent to care for them. Maurice B. Gomperts, tjtherwise known as "Moss the Florist," has opened a new store at 160 Tremont street, where he will conduct a retail business. Hambro & Solomon are to open a flower stall in the grocery department of Houghton & Button's department store. Edward MacMulkin has had a very effective window display the past week. The general color scheme was yellow, being made up of daffodils, jonquils, tulips, Dorothy Whitney carnations, orchids, roses, etc. H. P. S. Indispensable and Befreshing. American Florist Co.: — Please find enclosed $1 for the American Florist for another year. It reminds me of the old-fashioned New England Satur- day night bath, quite indispensable and Very refreshing to the receiver each week. C. W. Sibley. 1905- Th E American Florist. 171 Per 100 Per 1000 Chatenay S2 50 J20.00 UncleJohn 2.60 2000 Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid SI.&O $12.50 Bride 1.50 12.50 ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per WO Pep 1000 Ivory JI.50 812.50 Perle.. 1.50 12.50 ROSES. 2 >^ -inch pot plants. Per 100 Richmond 130.00 Eoaalind Orr English 25.00 Chatenay 4.00 Sunrise 4.00 Perle von Godesberg 5.00 Per 1000 t250.0 1 200.00 30.00 30.00 40.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Liberty J 500 $15.00 La Detroit 6.00 60.00 Uncle John 4.00 35.00 Kalserin 4.00 30.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid $ 300 % 25.00 Bride 3.00 25.00 Ivory 3.00 25.00 Perle 3.00 25.00 WHITE. Chicago White 110.00 Boston Uarl^et 2.50 The Belle 6.00 Flora Hill 1.00 Queen Louise 1.00 Peru 1.00 Per 100 Per 1000 .$120.00 20.00 45 00 9.00 900 9.00 SCARLET. Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond Gem $10.00 87500 Crusader 5.00 45.f0 Adonis 2.50 20.00 PINK. Per 100 Per lOOO Phvllis 810.00 $120.00 Indianapolis 5.00 45.00 I«OOTECI> PINK. Per 100 Per 1000 Nelson $ 1.50 81150 Enchantress 300 25U0 Lawson 1.50 12.60 Morning Glory 1.60 12.60 Joost 1.00 9.00 Higinbotham 1.00 9.00 Guardian Aneel 1.00 9.00 All plants and rooted cuttings sold under tha express condition that il not satislactory they are to be returned immediately when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. THE BEST WHITE CARNATION IS Lieut. Peary (WiRD) CERTIFICATEO 90 POINTS. PEDIGREE— White seedlings for several gRnerations. COLOR— Snow white. FRAGRANCE— Very strong clove, decidedly fresh, and plbasing. SIZE— Large, averaging 3 inches in diameter OQ strong stiff stems, 18 to 20 inches in length. FLOWER— Full, broad petaled and high center and of a fine symmetrical form. CALYX — Long, strong and does not burst. Fine keeper and excellent shipper. HABIT— Strong and erect. CRASS— Medium width. CONSTITUTION— Very vigorous and free from disease. Cuttings root rapidly and will be sent out in the most perfect condition. Commences blooming October 15th and flowers continuously throughout the Winter, affordi'^g an abundant crop. A. first-class commercial variety in every respect Now booking orders. Priod, $12.O0 par 1O0; $100.00 per 1000. COTTAGE GARDENS CO., Queens, N. Y. Incorporatefi. ALSO THE FOLLOWING NOW READY: 3,000 ETHEL WARD 1 .700 n« 100 2,000 THE PRESIDENT V £0 5o Ser ItOO 8,000 WHITE LAWSON I WjU.uu per muu. 5 000 ENCHANTRESS I $«.00 per 100: 2,000 CHRISTMAS EVE f »30 00 per 1000. 3,000 GOLDEN EAGLE, $5.00 per 100. *(0 per 1000. 1,000 HARRY FENN I »3 00 per 100: 5,000 LAWSON i «25 00 per 1000. 3,000 PROSPERITY, $3.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. 3 000 MACKINAC " 2,000 THE BELLE 3 000 LADY BOUNTIP0L 1 3000 JUDGE HINSDALE I $6.00 per ICO 2C0O MRS. PATTEN ,■■ $50.00 per 1000. 3 000 NELSON FISHER I 2,000 OCTOROON I 3,000 FLAMINGO J 50 of a kind at 100 rate; 350 of a kind at 1000 rate. Carnation Cuttings Thoroughly Rooted. Per 100 Per 1000 Oov. Wolcott $3.00 $25.00 Boston Market 3 00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Mrs. Lawson 3 00 3500 Prosperity 3.00 25.00 Note — We don't quote ridiculously low prices. We simply state that we ship you the best cut- tings at the least possible prices. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Wholesale Growers and Shippets of uut Flowers. 59 Wabash Ave., Chicago. My Maryland Was the Sensation of the Chicago Exhibition. Easily Out Ranlms and S. A. P. Bronze Medal for 60 blooms. We predict that this variety will easily displace any other white. We are booking orders now fordelivery January 1906. Price. *2.50 per dozen: $13.00 per 100; $10000 per 1000 Write us for other new and standard varieties. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. THE NEW ROSE Wellesley mS a Welcome Addition to the List of TORCING ROSES. Color bright pink, with reverse petals clear silvery pink, thus producing a combination that is exceed- ingly effective either in daylight or in artificial light. Growth is very free and exceptionally vigorous and will prove satisfactory every month in the year. Delivery strictly in rotation, beginning April 1. Own Root. S 25 per 1 GO S 55 par 250 SIOO per 5O0 S2O0 per lOOO -PRICES:- Grafled. S 30 per 100 S 70 per 250 $130 per 500 $260 per tOOO WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, JOHN N. MAY, Summit, N. J. PUase mention the American Florist when writing. 172 The American Florist, Feb. i8, 60,000 Grafted RosePlants We are now grafting on English Manetti the above amount of all selected flowering wood. NO BLIND wood used at all. We offer for sale, delivery about April 1st in 2V'2- incb pots, thoroughly hardened off and ready to shift into SVz-inch, the following: Per 100 BRIDE $10.00 BRIDESMAID 10.00 L* DETROIT 12.00 GEN. MacARTHUR 12.00 LIBERTY 12.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS. READY NOW. Per 100 BRIDE, BRIDESMAID $1.50 CHATENAY •. 1.50 LIBERTY 2.50 PERLE 2.50 CARNATIONS. Per 1000 GOV. WOLCOTT $12.50 WHITE CLOUD 12.50 NORWAY 12.50 LAWSON 12.50 MORNING GLORY 12.50 JOOST 12.50 ENCHANTRESS 25.00 FLAMINGO 50.00 CRUSADER 4000 ESTELLE 25.00 AMERICA 12.50 CRANE 1250 PROSPERITY 12.50 GAIETY 15.00 ALL PLANTS .«HIPPED FROM HINSDALE. Bassett ^ Washburn, Store: 76 Wabash Ave., CI1ICAG0. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. Rooted Carnation Cuttings. PINK Per 100 Per lOOC EncbantresB $3 00 $2,5 00 FairMa'd 3 BO 20.00 Alpine Glow.... 2.B0 2000 LswBon 2.00 1.5 OO Nelson 2.0) 1500 WHITE Queen 2.50 20.0o Queen Louise 2.00 15.00 Boston Market 2.50 20.00 Marlon 2.00 1500 RED Flamingo 6.00 Crusader 6.C0 Crane 200 15.00 Mrs. Patten 6.00 Prosperity 3.5D 20.00 Harlowarden 300 25.00 Wa oan furnish Cuttings of ail the Standard VarUtles. The Leo Nicsscn Co. 1217 Arch St., PHIUDELPHIA, PA. C n rtl fl f I AtlC *^ooted Cuttings Vdi lid llUilo Ready Now s - I Ttrfv RmintTtlll Xlndoubtcdlv the best all-around White Carnation to LiUUjr UUUllUIUl. date. All should grow it. $6 00 per 100; $50 per 1000. 13V|«rl1tc Rudd'a New Lipht Pinlc Carnation; fine shipper and good keeper. fliyiU^. $12.00 per lOO; $100 per 1000. C\nf7^At\ \ffVntP Rudd's New White. Very productive. Sells well in VIUWU^U TT1UI«. chicaao market where ii is well known and liked. $13 00 per 100; $100 per 1000. D/vU Af*4 r'wsifrf Grand Scarlet. Orders booked now for delivery January'. IVUUCri VrOlg. igoe. $12.00 per 100 ; $100 per 1000. TsTKiIp I n\|7cnn White Sport from Mrs. Lawsou, and all who grow Mrs $t)000 per ICOO. Lawson well should grow this for white. $7.00 per 100; Per 100 1000 Albatross, white $5 00 $10.00 America, red 175 1500 Boston Market, white 3.00 25.00 Cardinal, new scarlet 12 00 100.00 Crisis, new scarlet 1? 00 100.00 Crusader, red 5.00 40 00 Daheim. crimson 6.00 50.00 Dorothy Whiiney, yellow 5.00 4000 Eclipse, Uornerspink 12 00 100 00 Enchantress, light p nk 4.00 30.00 Estelle. scarlet 3.00 25.00 Fiancee, new (Mar. 1) 1200 100.00 Flaminiio. scarlet 6 00 50 00 Flora Hill, white 1.75 15.00 Genevieve Lord, light pink 1.75 15 00 G. H. Crane, scarlet 3.50 20 00 Gov. Wolcott, white 2 50 20.00 Per 100 Harlowarden, crimson $2 50 Indianapolis, pink 5 00 Morning Glory, light pink 3.00 Mrs. Lawson, pink ; 3.00 Mrs. Joost. pink 1.75 Mrs. Patten, variegated 6 00 Nelson Fisher, deep pink 6 00 Prosperity, laucy. 300 Queen Louise, white 1.75 Red Lawson, new red 10 00 Richmond Gem. new scarlet. . . 10 00 The Belle, white 6.00 The Marquis, pink 1.75 Vesper, white 5.00 Varleiiated Lawson, variegated 12 00 White Cloud, white 1.75 While Swan, new white 10 00 lOOO .530 00 40 00 18.00 25 00 15 00 50 00 50.00 25.00 15 00 75.00 75.00 50,00 15 00 40 00 100 00 15 00 80 00 i VAIGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. \ Greenhouses, Western Springs, III. £ $10 per too $40 per 500 $75 per JOOO Ped Lawson will Bloom O |._ 1 against any other RED O lU 1 Cdraaiion on the market $J0 per JOO $40 per 500 $75 per JOOO 8000 BLOOMS Cut and sold Xmas Week at $1.50 per doz. yjm!^ RED ^^^ LAWSON 8000 BLOOMS Cut and Sold Xmas Week at $1.50 per dor. $J0 per 100 $40 per 500 $75 per JOOO 50,000 Cunmgs Sold and not a word of complaint FINE, STRONG, HEALTHY CUTTINGS $J0 per JOO $40 per 500 $75 per JOOO W.J. PALMER & SON, Lancaster, N. Y. CARNATIONS. All the best varieties. of this year's introduction. Also a full list of standard varieties including the famous white THE BRIDE. JOHN N. MAY, Summit, N. J. Successful Growers are Wanted To ki.ow that they can dispose of all their lurpltu stock by adver- ......^...tUinj; in the Amertcan Florist. TRY IT NOW. 1905- Th E American Florist. 173 CARNATION CUTTINGS. Our Cuttings are Well-Rooted and Taken From Selected Stock CLEAN and HEALTHY. PRICE LIST. Per 100 1000 Lawson |1.50 $12.50 Guardian Angel i.OO 900 Enchantress 300 25.00 Morning Glory 1.50 12 50 Mrs. Higinbotham 1.2$ 10.00 Estelle 2.50 20.00 Chicago 200 1500 Adonis 2.50 20.00 Flora Hill LOO 900 White Cloud 125 lO.OO Her Majesty 1.50 12.50 Harlowarden 2.00 15-00 Orders Filled Promptly. WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Red Sport (OF NACEO.) RED SPORT has proved the greatest money maker we ever grew, producing more good bloom to the square foot of bench room than any other variety on the place. During the glut the first half of January, we could get but four cents tor fancy Lawsons, but sold every RED SPORT bloom we had for five cents each. Every grower who was herein December was carried away with RED SPORT'S possibilities as a future supply of a holly berry" red for Christmas. There Is no pick in the blooms; they are all a uniform size and color. There are 40 or 50 thousand buds now showing in the various stages of development, and there is not a split or off color bloom In the lot, and every plant is the picture of health. We will plant 20 000 RED SPORT for next season's blooming, the cut from which is already sold to two of Washington's leading retailers. RED SPORT is an easy doer and every grower can Buocessrully grow it. Price for February 10, dellverv: \1 for S1.50; 25 for $i,60; 60 for J4 00, post paid ; $6.00 per 100; 150.00 per 1000. nii/inn I niiinn the most profitable standard UUccn LOIIISB white, S1.25 per 100, post^ paiJ; JIO.OO per 1000. We guarantee all cuttings to be well rooted and to arrivi) in good condition. A. B. DAVIS & SON, fi«RNaTION ftPfCIALISTS, I»«;i.rot»iJ-vliie, ^Vek., Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS. Scad (or price list of all the new and standard sorts. Win. SwaynCg Kennett square. Phna. 500,000 VERBENAS miVTiS The Largest and Finest Stock in the Country. PERFECTLY HEALTHY NO RUST. Pri7B Ront..d ruttinus 60o per 100; 85 00 per 1000 plants 2S-rncCu.V.\\V. ::..:....... »2.50 per lOU; KO.OO per lOOO 300,000 CARNATIONS CRISIS, Niw Commtrolal Per 100 Mrs. Patten $600 Judge Hinsdale 4 00 Lady Bountilul 5.00 lOO 1000 Wm. Scott S1.2S 81010 Floriana l.SS 10 00 Lorna 125 10.00 Eldorado 1.25 10.00 Mrs. Joost 1.2.T 10 00 Enchantress 3 00 25t0 Seirld Per 100 Flamingo $6.0 J Dorothy Whitney 3.i0 Golden Beauty 300 100 1000 Mrs. Lawson $2.00 S15 00 Adonis 2.50 20 00 Harrv Fenn 2 00 1500 Gov.Rooeevelt.... 1.60 12 00 Mrs. P. Palmer... 1.25 10 00 The Queen 2 60 20 00 Rooted Cuttings Clean and Healthy. . 812 00 per 100; $100.00 per 10:0. Per 100 S3 00 2.00 2.50 100 1000 1.50 J12.00 1 50 12.00 Buttercup Prosperity Mrs. J. H. Manley. , Mrs. E. A. Nelson; White nioud Flora Hill Portia Queen Louise Dirothy 12S 1.25 1 25 1 25 10.00 10.00 10 00 10 00 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing— Finest Grown. ^"Orders booked for delivery in April, May and June. LIIERTY, roue pnts. J 2 00 per 100: 3i^-inch pots, per 100 *!!-5! BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, COlDEN SATES, KAISERINS, rose pots, per 100 .... 10.00 3H-inch pots per 100 'S-WI SEND FOR PRICE LIST. J.L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Rooted CARNATION CUTTINGS ...K^O\2^ IiE>A.I3Y WHITE. Per 100 ICOO Queen Louise 81. rO 810.00 FloraHill 100 10.00 Alba l-W 1250 Gov. Woloott 100 lOOO Norway l-M '"W Lillian Pond 1.40 12.50 Chicot 1-80 10.00 PINK Mrs. ThoB. Lawson 1.40 12.50 Enchantress 3 50 30.00 Mrs.Joost 100 10.00 Success 100 10.00 Mermaid 100 10 00 Cressbrook 100 1000 Pres. McKlnley 140 12 80 Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt 1.40 12.50 SCARLET. . „ G. H.Crane 100 • •• SCARLET. ^"}1S. America 1-00 Potter Palmer 100 Estelle 1-40 J H. Manley 160 Apollo 1-50 CRIMSON. Harlowarden 1-4U Gov. Roosevelt 1-20 YELLOW. Golden Beauty 1-40 Eldorado 100 10.00 Special prices on large lots. Unrooted pips at half price of above. 25 at 100 rates. Express prepaid at above prices. Cash or C. O. D. with privilege of examining 1000 10.00 laoo 12.B0 15.00 15.00 12.S0 10.00- 12. SO 10.00 VARIECATED. , .«, lo «i Prosperity 140 12.50 Marsliall Field 140 12.60 Stella 140 12.60 Armazlndy 100 10 00 ViolaAUen 130 11.00 Gaiety 120 11.00. 250 at 1000 LOOMIS FLORAL COMPANY, Loomis, Cal. Please mention the American Florist when writing. CARNATIONS. S <2.00 per 100 100 OO par 1000 250 at 1000 rate. ROOTED CUTTIWOS. VICTORY To Be DIssamlnalad iDoe. -PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR ROOTED CUTTINCS.- I Per UO WHITE LAWSON S8.C0 NELSON FISHER 6.00 MRS PATTEN O.ro ENCHANTRESS ^ 00 PROSPERITY 3 00 THE BELLE 600 LADY BOUNTIFUL 6.00 HARRY FENN GOETHE, light pink... GENEVIEVE LORD .. MANLEY MACEO CERVERi, variegated. LAWSON Per 100 ....82.50 .... 2.60 .... 260 .... 300 .... 1.60 .... a.OO .... 2.00 -5 per cani dlsoount lor oaah with order.- I ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, « {♦♦»#♦<♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦>»•♦•♦♦♦« 52 29in St., New York City. ! >♦♦#»♦»♦»»♦♦♦•♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ 174 The American Florist. Feb. i8. San Francisco. BUSINESS FAIE. Business has been good the past few weeks. Social afEairs at the fashionable hotels helped to move a great lot of stock. Violets are very cheap, ranging from 35 cents to 50 cents per dozen bunches. Very few Marie Louise find their way to this market. Good roses are not plentiful, first grade Bride bring $8 a hundred. Good Liberty are also in short supply as also first class American Beauty carnations are bringing from $2 to $4 per hundred for first grade or fancies and common stock is hard to give away. Poinsettios from San Diego can still be seen in the win- dows. Lilies are scarce and from the present outlook will continue so. There is plenty of bulbous stock from out doors. Lily of the valley is firm. NOTES. A visit to the country estate of J. B. Coryell, at Meulo Park, is always inter- esting. The new greenhouses which have just been completed are filled with one of the finest collections of decora- tive plants in the west. A great num- ber of rhododendrons have been planted here also and seem to be in a thriving condition. The whole estate is under the able management of Andrew Mc- Donald. The Menlo Park Horticultural Soci- ety, at its meeting this week consid- ered the advisability of holding a spring show. Although this society is but one year old it has already held two very successful fall shows. At the last meeting the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: President Sidney Clack; treasurer, Geo. Munn; secretary, James T. Lynch; Robert E. Bathbone trustee for the long term. James L. Flood is having two new greenhouses added to his range. They will be devoted to roses and carnations. Mr. Flood is steadily adding to his already extensive collection of orchids. Joseph Joachim has resigned the charge of the greenhouses and has been suc- ceeded by M. M. Lain formerly of Holy Cross cemetery. Frank Pelicano & Company have been making a splendid display the past week at their Kearney street store, as also has the Art Floral Company in its splendidly located store in the New James L. Flood building. The three new greenhouses recently added to M. Lynch 's range are in splendid shape. They have also installed two large boilers and are using crude oil for fuel with success. H. Ebel, the leading florist of Sacra- mento, called on the growers in this vicinity during the week. Mr. Ebel reports trade as being very fair. The Pacific Coast Horticultural Soci- ety has issued invitations to an infor- mal affair to be held in the quarters of the society this coming week. S. Clack's new dark pink sport from Enchantress has been the object of much favorable comment by visitors to his establishment. Thos. Forbes the newly appointed superintendent of Holy Cross cemetery has made many changes in that beauti- ful spot. Thos. Douglas, of Waukegan, HI., is here for the winter months. Mr. Doug- lass spends every winter in this state. J. Kearns, representing Henry H. Drew of Philadelphia is here in the interests of his firm. Norma. A Large Stock of Well Rooted CARNATION CUTTINGS Selected from Clean, Healthy stock just the kind you are looking for and at ROCK BOTTOivi PRICES as a leader we offer : : : : MRS. LSWSON, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per tOOO. Per 100 Per 1000 Boston Market $2.00 $15.00 Stella 2.00 15.00 Harry Fenn 2.00 iS-00 Roosevelt ISO 12.00 Estelle 2.50 20.00 Ine.. Pen 00 Pen 000 $1.50 $12.00 Mrs. Mrs. Nelson i.SO 12.00 Triumph 1.50 12.00 Flora Hill 1.00 9.00 Guardian Angel 1.00 9.00 All stock sold with the understanding that if not as represented same is to be returned immediately when money will be cheerfully refunded. J. A. BUDLONG. 37 Randolpii St., CHICAGO. This NEW CARNATION has been thoroughly tried the last two years and is the best SCarlet Carnation we have ever seen. It is a money maker. Send for descriptive circular. Price, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg. Pa. CRISIS 2 Have You Placed Your Order For I FRED. BURKI ^ The Commercial White? Q If not do so. All orders booked ^ now are for March deh very pk C^ JOHN MURGHIE, Sharon, Pa. \ Ss.S.SKIDELSKY, Philadelphia. \ Please mention the American Florist when writing, CARNATION CUTTINGS WELL ROOTED, FROM SELECTED STOCK. Per 100 Per 1000 NELSON FISHER $7.00 $60.00 MRS. M. A. PATTEN 6.00 60.00 FLAMINGO 6.00 60.00 CRUSADER 6.00 60.00 D.WHITNEY 6.00 40.00 ENCHANTRESS 4 00 80.00 H. FENN 3.00 26.00 MANLEY 3.00 86.00 FAIRMAID 2.60 20 00 QUEEN 8.00 26.00 BACKER S CO., BiUerica, Mass. Please iiu-nlivfi the Amci ican Floml when -.uriting. Nice Clean Stock ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. CHEIP. Enchantress, Nelson Fisher, M. A. Patten, Gov. VVoloott, Boston Market, White Cloud and Mme. P. Joost. Also unrooted of last two varieties. Prices upon application. C. 6. VELIE & SON, Marlborough, N. Y. Valley View Greenhouses. £> M JK B^ to have you send for my O LA% LP lOLUS price-list. Mixtures, named varieties and colors. All sizes. E. E. STEWART, RIva* Junction, Mich. ROOTED CITTINGS. Fine Clean, Healthy Stock. KOSES. Per 100 Per 1000 AMEBIC 4.N BEADTY IS.CO $25.00 LIBERTY 3.00 25.20 BRIDESMAID 1.50 12.50 BRIDE 1.50 12.50 GOLDEN GATE 150 12 50 IVORY 1.50 12.60 CARNATIONS. RED Per 100 Per 1000 CRUSADER »5 00 J45.00 FLAMINGO 5.50 45.00 ESTELLE 150 12.50 INE 1.50 12.50 PINK NELSON FISHER 6,50 55 00 MRS NELSON....: 1.50 12.60 MRS. LAWSON 1.50 12.50 GUARDIAN ANGEL MO 9.00 MRS. JOOST 1.25 10.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 1.25 10.00 ENCHANTRESS 3 00 25.00 LIGHT PINK __ HIGINBOTHAM 1.00 9.00 GIBSON BEAOTY 12.00 100.00 WHITE BOSTON MARKET : 2.S0 20.00 PERU 100 9.00 WHITE CLOUD 1.51 12.60 QUEEN LOUISE 1.00 9.00 FLORA HILL 1.00 9.00 GEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist luhen writing ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. NOW READY White Lawson M. A. Patten Flamingo Nelson Fisher Lady Bountiful Albatross The above at $6 per 100; $40 per 1000. The following at $3 per 100; $26 per 1000: Enchantress The Queen Boston Market Fair Maid IMPERIAL GREENHOUSES, "J.'^f • '905- Th E American Florist. 175 CARNATIONS 150,000 Rooted Cuttings. Per 100 1000 Queen Louise $i.CO fio.oo America i.OO lO.OO G. H. Crane i.CO 10.00 Eldorado 1.20 10.00 Marshall Field 1.40 12.50 Armazindy 1.00 10.00 Mrs. Joosl 1.00 10.00 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 1.40 12 SO Pres. McKinley 1.40 12 50 Success 1.00 1000 Harlowarden 1.40 12.50 Unrooted cuttings at half price. Terms: Cash or C. O. D. \vith privilege of examina- tion. Express prepaid at above prices and satisfaction guaranteed. HERMITAGE CARNATION CO., LOOM IS, CAL. CARNATIONS. PETUNIAS. SALVIAS. strong Rooted Cuttings. N.Fisher.... 15.00 Waloott ....$iOO $18.fO Indianapolis 4U0 Lawson 1.50 14.00 Enchantress 2.50J3400 Glacier I BO 14.00 B. Market.. 2.00 18.00 Prospptlty. . 1.50 14.00 Estelle 3.00 18 CO Double Fringed Petunias TheW. T.Buckley Co., We are always headquarters for these. Six distinct novelties. labeled, J1.35 per 100; SIO.OO per 1000. ^JlIvTSI T^w Be«t, Lord Fauntlerny (dwarf), OUtvlUy Bonfire (tall), SI per 100: »8 per 1000. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. UNROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. The following at $3 per 100; $26 per 1000 ^Vhite Lawson M. A. Patten Flamingo Nelson Fisher Lady Bountiful Crusader The following at $2 per 100; $15 per 1000 Enchantress The Queen Boston Market Fair Maid IMPERIAL GREENHOUSES. ".T.'^f' WHITE LAW ON which we introduced last season has sivea treat aatisfaotion, and has proved to be The Finest White Carnation ever sent out Remem- ber we are headquarters for it. The demand will undoubtedly exceed the supply this season, and in order to secure early delivery, no time should be lost in placing order. We are now booking orders tor early January delivery. Orders wiU be filled «triotly in rotation as received, so the earlier orders are booked the earlier deliveries can be made. We can supply Firtt-cait strong rooted cuttings, $7 per 100; $60 per 1000. Also the other novelties of the season— Fiancee, Cardinal Fred Burki etc Also the cream of older sorts— Mrs M. A. Patten. Daheim. Enchantress, Flamingo, IVIrs. Thos. W Lawson. etc. F. R. PIERSON ..P., Tarrylown-on-Hudson. N. Y. Advertisers Everjrwhere Get EesiUts. Am. Florist Co.: — Practically all the replies I get from western trade adver- tising refer to the Ameeican Florist. John Deamud. Indispensable. American Florist Co. : — Florists ■whom we have visited in Des Moinea and other places tell us the American Florist is indispensable, and from an examination of the magazine we believe it so, so enclose $1 for a year's acquaintance with the journal. Enoe & Barney. I"' 200,000 ROOTED Carnations NOW READY. White Per 100 Per 1000 Queen Louise Sl.OO 110 00 Flora Hill 1.00 lO.OO Gov. Woloott 1.00 1000 WhiteCloud I.CO 1006 Alba 2.00 15.00 Pink Lawson 1.20 12.58 Marquis 1.00 10.00 KnchantresB 3.50 30.00 Mrs. Joost 1.00 10.00 McKinley 1.40 12.50 Mermaid 1.00 10.00 10.00 laoo 12.30 13.60 Pink Per 100 Per lOOO Cressbrook l.OO 10.00 Soarlsl Crane 1.00 America 1.00 Estelle 1.40 Crimson Harlowarden 1.40 Varlegalad Prosperity 1.40 12.50 Marshall Field 1.40 12.60 Armazindy 1.00 10 00 Viola Alleo 1.20 11.00 at $10.00 per Thousand. 100,000 Pansy Plants, Unrooted Cuttings at one-half price of rooted cuttings. Express pre- paid at above prices. Cash or C. 0. D. with privilege of examining at express office. Loomis Carnation Co. Lock Box 115, LOONIS, C3L. ROOTED CUTTINGS READY. White Lawson $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per lOOO. ENCHANTRESS, - - $4.00 per tOO; $30.00 per JOOO PINK LAWSON, - - 3.00 per JOO; 20.00 per JOOO Send for catalogue for other varieties. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. WM. PENN READY NOW. NO WAITING. A pleasine shade of pink, on a stiflF, wiry stem. Growth clean and upright; no useless i^otiage. Flowers large enough for all ordinary purposes. Will Produce More Flowers per Square Foot Than Any Carnahon Now Grown. Worth growing by the thousand but rather than have you miss trjing it, I will mall free of charge 25 rooted cuttinas f.r $2.50; $10.00 per 100; S76.00 per llfOi 250 for* 8.75. SEND FOR LIST OF OTHER VARIETIES. Queen Louisa and Lillian Pond. $10.00 per 1000. Floriana aud Harry Fenn. S13.50 per lOCO. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Piease mention the American Florist when Tvrtting Rooted Caination Cuttings All Ordara Flllad In Rotation. Per 100 Mrs. M. A. Patten variegated $8 00 White Lawson 5 00 Flamingo scarlet 6.00 Albatross white 5.(0 Enchantress 3.00 Queen white 2.50 Boston Market white 3.00 Queen Louise, Lawson 2 00 J. H. Manley. scarlet 2.00 Challenger scarlet 2.00 Write for Pr'ces on I arge I ots. 3 Per Cent Discount fur Cash wi ib Order. Ja$. D. Cockcrofi, tTtnr- CARNATIONS IT^. WHITE LAWSON. The king of white sorts. A strong grower and a free bloomer. We have 5000 ready to be shipped. All orders will be filled in rotation. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Per 100 1000 Lady Bountiful $7.00 $80.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 6.00 60 00 Nelson Fisher 7 00 60.00 Daheim 6.00 60.00 Enchantress s.60 80.00 Boston Market 2. SO 20.00 The Queen 2.50 20.00 Mrs. T. W. Lawson 2.00 18.00 Gen. Maceo 2.00 16.00 Morning Glory 2.00 16.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt 3.00 26 00 Melba 1.60 12 00 Queen Louise 160 12.00 WhiteCloud 1.60 12.00 CRAFTED ROSES. W^e are now booking orders for future delivery. Write for prices. WOOD BROS, Fishkiir, N. Y. Piease mention the A merican Florut wfun mriting. Wm. P. Craig '^^^.^::t Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 176 The American Florist. Feb. 18, European Horticulture. (FROM BRITISH HORTICULTURAL PAPERS.) Sal\-ias.— At no time of the year do we find It more difficult to have a display ot flowers than through the winter months, but the following includes a tew varieties of sal- vias which would be much appreciated for the effect they give, and can be had n flower from October onwards. Salvia Pitcher! (syn. S. azurea grandiflora) is one of the earliest. The color of the flowers, which are produced from branching stems, is of azure blue. An increase of plants can be got by dividing up old stools or from cuttings. S. splendens Bruanti is much more dwarf, and flowers much brighter and pro- duced in greater abundance than the old variety S. splendens. S. rutilans (pineapple- scented) has foliage which is delightfully fragrant ; the habit is neat and graceful , flowers are of a lovely magenta color, borne on pretty, neat spikes. S. leucantha is very free flowering, and has a woolly appearance; the base of the tubes is of rosy-mauve ; upper parts are pure white. S. Heeri pro- duces long spikes of flowers, bright red shaded orange color, very free, foliage much broader: a useful variety. S. gesneraflora, a good late species, somewhat resembles the gesnera, and of a bright scarlet color. Good Specimens of all can be easily grown from cuttings in one season. Cuttings should be rooted in April. Potting, stopping and stak- ing should be strictly attended to. The best place through the summer months is for Them to stand on a bed of ashes in a sunny position, allowing plenty of room between each plant tor their development. At the approach of frost remove them to where they are safely protected, and eventual.y give them their permanent quarters in the green- house or conservatory as they come into flower, where they will repay for the labor bestowed upon them. The Blue-flowebed Shamkock. — This little rock plant (Parochetus communis). also known as the Shamrock Pea, comes to us from Nepaul, and it is so charming throughout the summer that one can recom- mend it for any warm position on rockwork where it could ramble at will. One hesi- tates to call it rare, yet it is so In reality. a circumstance due mainly to its being neg- lected or overlooked when planting time comes round. It is a little tender— hard winters buffet it severely— and it is generally advisable to take up a "turf of it for cold frame treatment throughout the winter. The leaves are three-lobed as in the sham- rock and are borne on running .stems that soon cover a square foot of soil. The flowers are exceedingly pretty, shaped like the sweet pea and colored a beautiful sky blue. It is a Dlant one should grow like nierembergia, a small patch being allotted to it, and the surface covered with large pebbles or broken rock. The growths pushing up here and there in a thin carpet, each bearing their quota ot flowers, add much to the interest of the rockery when many of its occupants have passed their best. It is as easy to grow as the commonest weed, yet the pret- tiest plant of its order for the rock garden I know. It could be used effectively as a marginal patch in herbaceous borders as one would use aubrietia. Every bit of stem will root and grow freely if severed in the spring, whilst seeds are sometimes to be purchased and are easy to have in flower the first sea- son. In the south patches square yards In extent are often met with. New Disease of the Peanut. — Accord- ing to a communication of A. Karosek to Gartenflora, a new disease of the peanut plant has shown itself in German East Africa The peanut belongs to the most Important cultivated plants there, and has been so far especially recommended on account of its relative freedom from disease. It mainly suffers from a fungus which causes reddish-brown spots upon the plants, which afterwards change to black. The disease occurs wherever peanuts grow, but does not kill the plant elsewhere. The new disease observed by Mr. Karosek in the vicinity of Tanga, and which is also said to exist at Llndi results in a rapid dying out ot the plant. It shows itself in a retarded growth ot the leaves, flowers, and fruit ; and tho leaves in addition, show Irregular white snots, which ultimately change to brown and black. The cause is yet unknown. The fungus which may be responsible has not yet been found, neither on the roots nor on the diseased leaves or flowers. It Is possible that the disease, like the mosaic disease ot the tobacco plant, which it resembles. Is due to bacteria. The peanut plant has still another enemy in a root louse, concerning which no close research has yet been made. Monument to Alphonse Karh. — Horti- culturists of Nice, Cannes, and Saint- Raphael are joining in the movement to erect a monument to Alphonse Karr. The memo- rial win be erected at St. Raphael, where the author died. Karr, after a busy literary life in Paris, retired to the south ot France, and fixed his residence at St. Raphael, where he cultivated flowers on a large scale, and became a gardener, or nurseryman, and flower merchant. While attending to his beloved flowers on a wet day he caught cold and then died, over eighty years old. in his embowered villa at St. Raphael. The committee for the erection of the monument has been formed, but it has no president. M. Nardy was chosen as president, because he is the oldest member, the doyen of the gardener's craft on the Riviera. In his modesty, the old horticulturist refused to be the president of the committee, on the ground that he was not a literary man. The president will now probably be M. Jean Aicard, who was one of Alphonse Karr's intimate friends. Early Vegetables in Paris. — Some time ago we announced that a number ot gar- deners from Evesham were making a com- bined trip to Paris in order to learn how their confreres were able to raise early vege- tables and send them to London at a profit. Some notes brought back by the gardeners state that the bottom of the bed on which the plants are raised consists of hard clay, the top soil having been removed. Some stable manure is put into this opening, and covered with three inches ot soil. These beds are, of course, covered with bellglasses or frames according to their size. The beds of fermenting manure are made up at dif- ferent times for the purpose of giving a suc- cession. The Evesham gardeners seem to think that Frenchmen have no natural or other advantages over gardeners in this country. They do not think, however, that the outdoor crops of vegetables in France are equal to those in this country. Rose Mme. Antoine Mari. — A colored plate of a recently raised rose appears in the November number ot Rosen-Zeitung. A number of roses have been raised in Italy by the firm of Sig. Ant. Mari. One of them is the tea rose above named. In the bud state the flowers are conical, elongated, white, tinted with rose to some extent on the back ot the petals. As these gradually expand the broad outer petals become revo- lute around a flrm centre, and the color changes to a creamy-yellow more or less flushed with rose on the back of the petals. It this variety can always be brought to the same perfection as shown in the plate, we should think it would prove a beautiful exhibition flower for cultivation in this country. For cut flower purposes there can be no doubt about its value, especially when cut in various stages ot development and accompanied by some of its own foliage. The young leaves are tinted with red. Radishes Changed TO PnT.\TOBS,— The Oiscov- erv or a means of metamnrphosins radishes ioto potatoes has been made in so solemn a place as the Academy o( Sciences, Paris. M. Molliard takes a very young radish, ' Pasteurizes' it in a certain wav "and it prows up into a fine potato. Jlofe scientifically, the young radish is cultivated ill a glass retort, after a process invented by Pasteur, in a concentrated solution of plucose- Siarch then develops plentifully in the cells of the radish, which swells out, loses its pepperiness and acquires practically the consistency, flavor and especially the nuiri.ive properties of the potato. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Per 100 1000 WHITE LAWSON «6 1 0 J.'iO 00 FLAMINGO 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25 00 THK yOEEN '250 20 00 CARDINAL, from 2-inch pots 13.00 Uarchmont Nurse Larchmont. N. Y. Pansies 200,000 Pansier Fine large transplanted plants, prize strain of the famous large flowering Bugnots, Cas- siers, Odier and Trimardeau. Stocky plants Irom cold frame, oOo per 100; 13.C0 per 1000. Mammoth Verbenas, 60o per 100; 85 00 per 1000. Stocks, dbl white for Easter. SI rer 100;$8 per lOtO. Daisies, dbl. white, 75o per 100; $.5 OJ per lOiO. Feverfew, dbl. white, $1.00 per 100; $8 00 per 1000. Salvia Splendens, $1 00 per 100 Lobelia dwari blue, Jl 00 per 100. Ageratum, dwarf blue. 6O3 per UO. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus from flats, ready for 3-iiicn plU lf2 0J per lOu; 3-in. ready for 4-in., $3.00 per 100 Plants by the UO mailed free. HILL TOP GREENHOUSES, 15 Gray Ave., Ulica, N. Y. Pleaie mcntiun the Amnican F.onst uhenwritmg. 100,000 Alternantheras RED and YELLOW. Strong rootfd Cuttines 5O0 per 100 or Sl.CO per 1000; in lots of 5,100 J3.5D per lOOO. DAVIS BROTHERS, Morrison, III. vdllllCIS FloribtJan. 28, pages: CARNATIONS, Rootfd Cuttinas. My suock is fine and perfectly beallhy. Indianapolis ji.OOperlOO; Peru Quean Louise and Floriana, JI.25 per 100, $10.00 per lOCO Nelson Fisher, $5 00 per 10). C»rdinal, strong 2-inoh pot plants. $13,00 per 100 in 20 best varieties; for prices see AmericftD W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. »ries, I Chrysanthemum Novelties Merstham Yellow, White Coombes. Emily Mile- ham. Valerie Greenham, Mrs. H A. Allen and all other novelties 50o each; $5.00 per doz. Mrs. W. Duckham. the cup winner. 75c each; $7.50 per dozen. Send for list. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. Rooted Gutting^ NOW READY. A FEW OF OUR LEADERS: Wm. Duckham, Ben Wells, F. A. Cobbold, Leila Filkins, $3 per hundred. Dr. Enguehard, $4; Mrs. Thirkell, $2. Send for complete list. No order filled less than $1. W. A. CHALFANT, Springfield, Mo. Chrysanthemums! ROOTED CUTTINGS OF EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Opah, Mrae. Bergman. Willowbrook and October aucshine. Rooted Cuttings ot VIOLETS of all kinds. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids. Mich. CHRYSANTHEMUMS strong Rooted Cuttings and Plants. Lead- ing standard varieties. Write for list of varieties and prices. Cash or satis- factory references. Address Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. FOR BEDDING OUT, CONSERVATORY OR WINDOW. Pronounced by the most competent iuHeesThe era^dest Geranium in commeice. Awarded First-Class Ceitficales and Diplomas. TELEGRAPH has commanded more notice, and received more hocors, than any geranium dissem- inated. WILL SELL AT SIGHT, AND GIVE SATISFACTION. STRONG PLANTS. 2'4-INCH, SIS. 00 PER 100. For sale by the leadmg houses, and Thomas Pevoy A Son, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. READY NOW. Freest Scarlet on the market to-dav. $1000 per 100; »lO,00 per 500; $75.00 P"-'™°^-^ Per .00 icon Prosperity *l.50 S1250 Estelle 200 1.500 The price isn't high. The quality cannot be surpassed. Telegraph Geranivm RICHMOND GEIVI Also Per 100 1000 Enchantress $1 0 J $30 01) Lawson 160 12 hO Joost 125 inoi Marquis 1.25 lOtO Quality W. C. HILL FLORHL CO., PerliO 1000 Boston Market S3.5U JM CO Whi e Clcud 1.50 12 60 Queen Louise 1 J5 10 i 0 Flora Hill .... ... 1.25 10.00 Our Hobby Sfreator, III. Please mention the American Florist to advertisers. 1905- Th E American Florist. 177 Orchids ! i^ CAaiErA MENDElII. just arrived In fine con- dition tt sbipiuent of this scarce and beautiful Orchid. Also Laelia Ancepa and Oncidium Tigrtuum, etc. Write for special list No. 14. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, GARDENIA PLANTS. (GRAMDIFLORA CAPE JESSAMINE.) Our leading specialty. Natural growing con- ditions here ideal; sue tells its own story. ^A^e do not think they can be equaled elsewhere. 1- year, 18 to 84-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Dormant now and until February 26th. C. W. BENSON, Alvin, Tex P eacock's •Dahlias ••< For plants or bulbs address L. K. PEACOCK, Dahlia Specialist, ATCO, N. J. CYCLAMEN SPLENDENT GIGANTEUM HYBRIDS, in bud and bloom, from 5-inch pots, S2.50 per doz.; $2000 per 100. PRIMULA CHINENSIS and OBCONICA GRANDI- FLORA, in bud and bloom from 4-inch pots, 17.00 per 100. PAIL MADEB, East Stroudsburg. Pa. GERANIUMS. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Fifteen varieties at 810.00 and $12.50 per 1000. Send for complete price list of GERANIUMS and CARNATIONS. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Please mention the A inerican Florist when writing. The Brockton Dahlia Farm Was frozen up last year, but is thawed out this year, aid i* ready for business, with the hnest collection of Dahlias in the United States. Send for price list. W. P. LOTHROP,""^S.Ts^l.**"''' [ JOHN BURTON, Assignee for ROBERT CRAIG & SON, ROSES, PaLMS, and Novelllx in Dtcorativa Plants. Market and 49th Stt , Philadelphia, Pa. Once transplanted, ready March 1. Seed taken from only the choicest stock — nothing bettpr VI W per 1(jO; JIS.OO per 1000, C. WINTERICH, Defiance, O. Cyclamen SHIPPING LABELS ££S -Cut Flowers i Printed in two colors on summed paper: v our card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S A. F. in red. Verv attractive. Price per 500. $J.85; per 1000,!t4 .50. Send tor samples. *1 25. ELECTRO OF THE LEAF, POSTPAID, American Florist Co., i .CHICAGO. •! SPECIAL OFFER Of Florists' Orchids. We Want More Room for Large Importations. Cyprlpedium Inalone, o.OfX) established unflow- cred growths. *8.iiu per luO; $<5.00 per 1000. Cyprlpedium Calloaum, 1 000 established un flowereo growths, »20 00 per 100. Cy prlpadlum Lawranoeanum.l .500 established untlowered growths $25 00 per 100. Dandroblum Formosum Clganlaum, The florists' while orch d, established plants, 8 to 10 bulbs. $9 00 per 12; »70.f0 per 1(0. Vanda Coarulaa, The florists' blue orchid. A rara opportunity. Established plants, 10 to 12 leaves, $15.00 per 13; 12 to i5 leaves, $J2.00 per 12. All clean, healthy plants. For other quota- tions, see our catalogue, to be had from JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY, EXOTIC NURSERIES, Rutherford, New Jersey. Please mention the American Florist when writing, A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. KENTIAS, As flneVlot of single and made-up plants as ever grown. 4-in. , 5-in., 6*in.. 7-in., and 8-in. pots, at 20o, 35c, 75o, 81.50 to $3.00 each DRACAENA INOIVISA. 3, 4, B-lnch, $5.00, $11.00 and $25.00 per 100. ASPARA6US PLUMOSUS. 3 and 8-ln., $4.00 and 18.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 3 and 3-in., $3.00 and $5.00 per ICO. GERANIUMS. Jean Viaud, S. A. Nutt, Castel- lane, John Dojle, Perkins. Single and Double, Gen. Grant, La Favorite, 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Unrooted cuttings of CARNATIONS. The best and cheapest way to buy them. Queen Louise, Portia, Crocker, Goodenough, 50c per 100. Lawson, $1.00 per 100. GLADIOLUS BULBS, good mixture, 75o per 100, $6 00 per 1001) GERMAN IVY. 2-in., $2.50 per ICO. CASH WITH ORDER. CEO. Nl. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. Please mention the A met lean F.ot Ut iclten zvi ittng. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS Verschsffeltli, Fire Brand, Golden Queen, Beck- with's Gem. Lord Palmerston, Queen Victoria and Fancies, 60o per 100; -$5 00 per ICOO Golden Uedder (oriKinal) and Hero 75c per 10); JS.OO per 1000. A discount of 10 per cent allo»\ed on 10.1 0) or more Coleus. More liberal discount on large orders. ACERATUM, Princess Pauline and Stella Gurney. SALVIA, Splendens and Jean Revenal, rooted cuttinL'9, 7iSo per 100; $6.00 per ICOU. VINCA VARIECATA, 3-in. pots, S5 00 per lOO. FRANK A. PIERSON, ^""c^iyS.^^' Plt-a.s,: )ii,:'!ln)ii (lit- A met ican F.'oi ist nhen ui ilifig. Rooted Cuttings PELARGONIUMS, 15 var., $3 25 per '00. VERBENAS. 30 var., 60o per 100; JVCO per lOCO. HELIOTROPE, 12 var., $l.CO per 100: J8 per ICOO. PETUNIAS, 20 var.. $1.2.5 per 100: $10 Oil per 1000. SALVIAS, 6 var . $1 00 rer 100: 8(8 00 per llQd. GIANT ALYSSUM. $1.00 per ICO; J8 00 per 1000. AGERATUMS, 4 var., COj per 100: $5.0J per lOCO. COLEUS, 40 var., 70c per 100; $6 00 per 1100. DAISIES, $1.C0 per HO. Express prepaid on all R. C. Cash with orders. Write S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kan. Pansy Plants Large flowering, 60c per 100; $2.50 per 1000. Per 100 Aap. Plumoiua Nanua, small plants toclose 1.76 10 Vara. Caranlufna,'2!>i pots and 2-in. pots 3 00 Altarnanllieraa, red and yellow, March 1 2.00 10 Vara. Colaus, 2-in. pots. March 1 2.00 CASH JOS. H.CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. Easter Plants A SPECIALTV. I have an increased stock this year, ready to bloom for Easter, including Spiraea compacta, floribunda. Japonica and Gladstone Three houses full of choice Azalea Indica, all sizes and prices, 75c.$l.00 and $1.25; 1,500 Van derCruyisen:Hydrangea Otaska: Cineraria hybrida, 6-incb pots: Japan and Harrisii lilies by the thoudands: White Daisies;: Ficus Elastica. 6 to 7-inch, 16 00 to $9.00 per doz. ; Araucaria Excelsa, 7-iach. 30 to 35 inches high, SI. 50 each. Hyacinths. Tulips. Von Sion daflodils. RnCDC American Beauiy, La France, and nUuudf Bride. Everything in large quantity and at lowest prices. Watch for Special Easter Advertisement. GODFREY ASCHIVIANN, Wholaiale Grower and Importer ol Pot Planla. Bell Phone TioKa 3669 A. 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Paris Daisies. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, Extra. heavy. 3-iiJch, 4c ASP. SPRENGERI, 2-inch. $1.75 per 100. HARDY PINKS, large fleld-grown. 5 sorts, 5c. UMBRELLA PLANTS. 2-in. flne, 2!4c. PARIS DAISY, Giant 2-inch, 2Ho. ABUTILONS, 4 varieties, 3H->nch, 3c. SALVIAS, 2- in., BDnOre, Splendens, Silverspot, 2q. Rooted Cuttings, per 100, prepaid: HaMotropa,. $1 00. Agaratum, white, Gurney, Pauline, 50c. Salvia. 8plendeus, Bonfire. Silverspot. 90c. Fuohala, 5 best varieties, $1.23. Hardy PInka, 7 varieties, some everblooming, 75c: $7,00 per 1000 Dbl. Patunlaa, 10 finest, $1.00. Altar> nantliara. 2 reds, yellow, $5,00. Varbanaa, 76c. Swalnsona Alba, Ix. Tradeacanlla, 2 kinds, 75c. Everblooming Forgat.ma.nota. $1.00. Arllllary Plant, 7-lc Stevia, Serrata and Varie- eata, 7.ic. Giant Paris Daisy, $100. Varbana, 60c. ColeuB, 6Uc. CASH BYER BROS, Chambersburg. Pa. Dahlias Mrs. Winters The beautiful new white is sttll queen of the world, strong tubers, »10 00 per 100. Ingeborg Egeland the leading scarlet cactus, $3.00 per doz.; $20 per lOO. O'her novel- ties and standards. Also double fleld-grown Hollyhocks true to color, 83.00 per 100. Gladioli, Peonies and Hardy Plants. Send for catalogue. W. W. WILMORE. Dahlia Specialist, Box 382, DENVER, COL. Bedding Plants. CASH WITH ORDER. r«-i". RC? Per 1000 Exp. Mail SO.OOOAIternantherat, red.yellow,! 5 $15.00 $.65 Ageratum ■■• 60 A yssum, double sweet 2.00 1.00 Boston Ferns, 5- inch, 25c each.. 3 00 Coleus. ID varietv .60 Feverlew. Little Gem $15 2 00 1.00 Fuchsia 6 nam^d varieties 2 50 1.50 k5,utO Geian ums. Nutt and 20 other varieties 2.50 1.50 15,000 Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi 3.00 1 00 Peiuniat. double fringed, white 2.50 1.60 Pansies, Florists' International. in bud and bloom $15 3.0O Salvia. 4 named varieties 3.00 1. 00 Forget-me-nots 3.00 ICO Verbenas, in colors, from flats . 60 LUDVIC MOSBAEK, Onarga, III. PIHSY PLANTS ^V^R-ir" Fin© plants, fancy colors, targe flowering. Large plants in bud and bloom, $1.00 per lOO. Medium size for cold frames, $3.60 per 1000; 600 for $2.00. By mail, 76c per 100. Seed, $1.00 per pkt.; $6.00 per oz. Cash with order. El Bi JENNINuSv sSuthport. conn. GROWER or THE riKBST PAN3IE3. 178 The American Florist. Feb. i8. St. Paul. Despite tlie very cold weather for the last two weeks, trade has been very good. Funeral work has helped to a great extent. All kinds of stock is rather plentiful, barring American Beauty roses and good red car- nations, which have been unusually scarce all season. Violets are in good demand, with plenty of them, and prices have held up well so far, despite the low prices they are offered for out of town. McKinley day attracted very little notice. Several large reception and banquet decorations are in order during the coming month. Holm & Olson wiU add about 15,000 feet of glass to their range early in the summer. N. C. Hansen will add another carna- tion house. Trade visitors: W. A. Prosser, repre- senting B. M. Ward & Company; C. B. Ejiickman, of McHutcheson & Com- pany, New York; J. H. Wallace, of Storrs & Harrison, Painesville, O.; B. Suzuki, of Suzuki & lida, New York; C W. Scott Chicago. O. Glen Cove, N. T. The Nassau County Horticultural Society held its regular monthly meet- ing February 1 and elected three new members. At the next meeting, March 1, there will be an exhibit of carna- tions. A box of cigars will be given by the president for the best. The society enjoyed an address from Presi- dent Harrison. The meetings are held on the first Wednesday in each month, at 2:30 p. m. S. J. T. De Haven, Pa. — Frank Schumann, a skillful and highly respected grower at the establishment of A. T. Lorch & Company, died February 6, aged thirty- eight years, leaving a wife and four children. Adiantum Hybridum $5 00 per 100, Strong 2^-inob pots. The best of Maidenhair Ferns. Over 100 testimonials from leading growers. A. LEY & BRO.. N. LaR don, D. C. Mease yneniion the A merican Florist when -writing. BOSTON FERNS. Extra fine stook, cut from bench now ready for S, 6, 7 and 8-inch pots at $25 00, {.50.00, {75.00 and 1100.00 per IN. KENTIAS. RUBBERS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS N*NUS. Cash or reference please. L Hi iUoTlRi DORCHESi^ER. MASS. Scollii Ferns. Much more valuable than the Boston Fern, because with the most ordinary culture it wiU grow Into beautiful compact specimen ptantft. Per Do/,. Per 100 3V4- Inch 83 on $ 1 2.fi0 3-inch 300 20.00 4-inch. 500 Pierson Ferns 'p?rlss.'""^ ''""'""•*"'" THE CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PA. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3-inch Sots.; 19i-inch 1V4 ots. SPRENGERI, 2-inch. \% eta. ALYSSUM, Giant Double, 2 cts. ROOTED CUTTINGS, prepaid, per 100. Alyssum Giant, 75c: Ai^eratum Gurney, 50c; AlternantheraB, best red and vellow,45c. Pali rooted, extra strong, in soil f Oc; $1.00 per 1' 00, prepaid. Fuohsia Trouhee and other good sorts, $1 25; Giant Marguerite Daisy, white, $1 00: RoSB Geranium, strong, $1.00: Double Petunia, 10 very best sorts, $1.00; Heliotrope, $1.00. CASH. BYER FLORAL CO., Shippensburg, Pa. Nephrolepis Scoftii. The most graceful and symmetrical Nephrolepis known. It makes three times as many fronds as the Boston Fern in a given time. Prices, 6-inch pot-grown, ready for 8- inch, $15.00 per doz. ; 7- inch, pot-grown, 824.00 per doz.; 8-inoh, pot- grows, $36 00 per doz. |.|._ CaaU Keap St. Greenhouse!, UOnn aCOTTi Brooklyn, n. y. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. Asparagus Pliimosus, 50 CENTS PER STRING. Carnation Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Good stock. W. H. WATSON, Lapeer, Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. BOSTON FERNS. 4-ln.,J15 00; 5-in., $35.00: 6-in., $40.00 per 100. 7-in., 60o: 8-in., 75o each. Strong rooted runners of BOSTON, $2.00 per 100. DAVIS BROS., ""VEN^^vVhli: '"- Please mention the A merican Florist when writing fflNODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TINY PLANTS, in 2 and 3-in. decorated Japan- ese pots, $15 00, $20 00 and $25.00 per 100. RHAPIS, 5 to 15 shouts, 50 cents each. CASH WITH OBDKB. tARGrST GROWIRS OF rASTfR UUtS. WOODSIDE. N. Y. and WHITESTONE. L. I., N.V. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. RUDBECKIA. Per 100 Extra ohoioe, large olnmps 15.00 Asp. Sprangsrl, extra quality, 2M-in. pots.. . 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, extra quality, Hi-\n. pots... 2.50 Asp. Plumosus, extra quality, 3-in. pots 4.00 JOHN BROD, Niles Center, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when wriiinr Stanley & Co. SOUTHGATE, ENGLAND. The Live Orchid Importers are constantly receivine importations of the finest character. They Solicit Enquires. Brazilian Species shipped in bulk ex Brazilian Port. Catt'eya Mossise, C. labiata. C Warnerii. taeiia tenebrota now arriv- ing in perfect, leafy, dormant condition. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing Palms and Asparagus Cheap. PerlOO Lalania Bor., S-in. pot, aeed leaves.. 8.00 " " S-in. pot, 16-18 In., S-8 chr. Ivs. U.OO " •' t-in. pot, 18-20 in., 8-4 cbr. Iva. U.OO " ■• 6-in. pot,S0-24in., 4 cbr. Its. SO.OO Kantii Bel., 2M-in. pot, 6.8in.,l leaves. .10.00 " " 8 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 8-4 leaves.. 1S.60 " " 4 -in. pot, 12-16 in., 4-6 leaves. .16.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-incb 82.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2-incb 2.60 " '• " S-inch 6.00 SHERMAN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY. lA. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting- FORYOURWANTS _ — IN ROSES, BOSTON, PIERSONI and SCOTTII FERNS, ASPARAGUS PLU- IMOSUS and SPRENGERI, CARNA- TIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS and MISCELLANEOUS STOCK, Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111. Grower For the Trade. Geo. Wittbold Co., 1S67 Bueklngliani PI., CHICAM, ILL. Send for PrIos List on PalKELS and E^erixai Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Pine plants. 3-in., $3,00 per 100; 4-in., $7.00 per 100. CARNATIONS, unrooted cuttings. Enchant- ress. $1 5U per lOU: Lawson, 75c per 100; Crane, America and F. Hill, 50o per 100. SAMUEL WHITTON. 15-17 Gray Ave.. Utica, N. Y. PSLNS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants. B. DBEYEB, Woodside, L. I.. N. Y. JOSEPH HEACOGK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreana ""Kentia Forsteriaua r:; I , BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS ; I Of Every Description (SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. ^ S 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. J Please Mention The American Florist When Writing:. I 1905- Th E American Florist. 179 iiiHiiwMWiniMiiiMirimiffltiHirwwiwwi ALL THAT USE IT SAY ''There is only One/' A FREE trial five pouad bag will cost you nothing more than the express charges on it; the trial bag will prove our assertion that it is the most effective, cleanest and quickest as well as the cheapest (10 cents per 100 foot house) article to fumigate with. All aphis killed in one night — our booklet tells of it; w^e mail one on request. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY, Tobacco Powder Hobbyists, 116, 117, 118 West St., New York. Boston Florist Letter Do. MANUFACTURERS OF FLORISTS' LETTERS. _l}i IN. LETTERS This wooden box nicely stained and var- nished, 18x30x13 made In two sections, one for eath size letter, given away with flrst order of 60O letters. Block Letters, IH or 2-lnch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letters, $4. Fastener with each letter oi Used by leadlnz florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Ftease mention the A merican Florist when meriting, CUT SLOWER BOXES "Sira The best, ttrongeit and neateit folding OQt flower l)ox eysr made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them alwayi. Per 100 Per 1006 Size Mo. a 3x4x20. 1200 tlO.Ot " 1. 8x4^x16 1.90 17.50 " 2. 3x 8x18 2.00 19.00 " a 4x8x18 2.60 23.00 " 4. 8x6x24 2.75 26.00 •• i 4x8x23 3.00 28.60 " & 4x8x28 8.75 86.00 •• 7. 6x16x20 5.60 54.00 " a 3x 7i2t aoo 28.60 •• 0. 5x10x35 6.60 62.00 •• S XO. 7x20x20 9.50 e7.6« " U. SJixSsSa.... 3.00 2a6C Sample free on appHoatlon. Mo charge for (rinting on ordera above 250 boxes. Terms oatb. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, ■0X104. COLUMBUS, OHia Please mention the American Florist when writing. KORAL LEHERS "' For Sale by all Wholesale Houses. Koral Mfg. Co., 12 Hawley Place, Boston, IVIass. 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. REED & KELLER, 122 Wast 25th St.. NEW YORK. Impoften and Manufacturers ol FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Galax Leaves and all Decorative Greens. New York Agents for Caldwell's Monroe, Ala., ••Parlor Brand" Smiiajc M. RICE & CO., Importer, and Maniifaoturer., Leading Fiorisfs*^ 918 Filbert Street, Supply House and . >«■.•■ j i^l-^ r^^ Ribbon Specialists. Pniladelpliia, Pa« Please mcnlion the A ynerican FlotiU when wniitig. FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., " Sgw "oW. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF .i^irtlflolGLl X^ea^ves. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX, < YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jabbing Trade Only. C=] ^&T 'West Bx-oAd^wa^r, pf^AJV 'sro:RB:. "NIOOTICIDE" KILLS BUGS ToBAOoo Warehousinq & Traoinq Co. Louisville, Kentucky. Please mention the American Florist when -writing. BEST ANO Iheapistl «Li.-iievH» r )|ISECTICID(| •■ th«BArk«t.l J by Sasdsnwn. For Free I Pamphlet Write to I rti Keatscfi) Totucci I Prodact Ci., I bDtlTllI*, I>. SHEEP MANURE Dried, ITnpulTerized and Pulverized, ^— WBITB POR PBICBB. ■ - MONTAN.A FERTILIZER CO., Elgin, III. A. HERMANN, J- Cape flowers, all colors, > Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, * and All Florists' Supplies. Bend Fob Pbiois. 404.412 East 34th Straal, NEW YORK. NICO-FUME TOBACCO-PAPER INSECTICIDE BY FAR THE BEST. KiGOfUME. .SHEETS ARE REApV^FOMJaR 1>*0 FOLOINC I a R£QU1R,£D JUAt HAHC EACHiHEET FROM THE HOLE | PUNCHtDINONC ENO.THtN LIGHT L0WtP.tND.BLOV OUTFLAMLANDLET THE JHtET BURN LlCriTTMC (IHttT HUNO ^ rnOM PL*Nt JTiCk ) naZ Showmo. ------- FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN. 24 sheets. 75c. 144 sheets, $3.60; 288 sheets, 16.50 (only 2Mc each). PACKKD IN FRICTION-TOP TINS Preventing Loss l)y Evaporation. Mfg. by Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., louiiville, Ky. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Tobacco Stems 60o par 100 lbs. In bales of 200 to 2fi0 lbs. Write for special prices od carload lots. F. 6. BORDEK, Mttton, Wis. Dealer in Leal Tobacco. Please mention the American Florist to advertisers. 180 I HE American Florist. Feb. i8. Fertility Germs Some soil raises better crops than otbers because it contains more nitrogen. Fertility germs draw nitrogen from the air — deposit it in the soil— make the land rich- insure immense crops. NITRO-CULTURE contains these germs. Sprinkle on seeds be- fore planting. Germs increase— enrich the soil, make nitrogenous fertilizers unneces- sary. $2.00 worth increases yield per acre enormously. Write for catalogue. 6 P NATIONAL NITRO-CULTURC CO., West Chester, Pa. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, ll.tO; 50,000, 18.26. ManutaotuTed bj W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY ON Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wires. Igoe WRITE US. IXl^rke 226 North 9(h St. ^'■^'SS » BROOKLYN, N. y. .Please nienCiott the Amei'ican Fiofisi lilien luriLing. RED STANDARD PO'S. Prion per inoo f. o. b. Harrisoo; 2-in., $2.25 3!«(-in., $3.70; 214-in., $3.25; 3 in., $4.25; S/j-in., $5.50; 4-in., $6 tO; 5-in., $11.00 6-in.. $18.00. Cash must accotopanv order. HARRISON POTTERY, Harrison, Ohio. THE ART OF Floral Arrangement. The first special newspaper in the world for floral arrangement. 250 ILLUSTRATIONS ANNUALLY. Specimen number free. Subset iption, f2.40 yearly. BINDEKUNST-VERLAG. J. Olbertz, ERFURT, GERMANY. Gardeners' cnronieie. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. Established 1841. The GAEDENER.S' CHRONICLE has been for OVER Sixty Years the Leading JouBNALof 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 is looked up to as the standard authobitt on the subjects of which it treats. Subscriptions to the United States, $4.20 per year. Remittances to be made payable to H. G. COVE. OFricE:— 41 Wellington St., Covent Garden, London, England. From New South Wales. Ameuican Florist Co.: — Enclosed please find postofflce order In payment • of my subscription to the American Florist, which reaches me with regu- larity and often contains articles and .advertisements that are of conslder- • able Interest to me In my business. R. Cheeseman. Standard Flower Pols .The WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JFRSEY CITY, N. J. 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FOR SALE BY WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN. FLORISTS AND SUPPLY DEALERS. Price with wire chain as shown in cut, SI. 00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen bv mail, 11.25. Cedar Raplda, Iowa. I. N. Kramer & Son, Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, STINDARD FLOWER POTS ! Paoiced in small crates, easy to handle. ~ ■ Price per orate 120 7-in., in orate, 14.20 60 8 " 3.00 HXNS IUD9. 48 9-in., In orate, tS.0O 48 10 " 4.80 24 11 " ».«0 24 12 " 4.80 12 14 " 4.80 6 16 " 4.60 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for prioe 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. ^ Or Adqubt Eolkkr & Sons, New York Agents, 3) Barclay Street- N«w York City Please menlioti the American Florist when writing. GEO. KELLER & SON, ) MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. 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ALWAYS MENTION THE... AMERICAN FLORIST WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS. Sprague Smith Company, MANUFACTURERS OF Tw I IN LPU WW VlL/^Std* Greenhouse Glass a specialty. 205 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. The James li. Rice Co. •IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. -\JVl«».BI-I»«IA.. ^^^^■^— — Please mention the A merican Florist when writine. FOUND! A place where new and old material for the complete erection or repairing of GREENHOISES can be procured in Exchange for Cash Economical florists get our prices on Glass, Boilers, Ventilating Apparatus, Fittings, Pipe, White Lead, Paint, Putty, Hot Bed Sash, Etc. OLD GREENHOUSES BOUGHT. m; lETROPOLITAN Iaterial CO. t398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue. BROOKLYN. N. Y. References: Dunn. Bradstreet,and Broad- way Bank of Brooklyn. IHease mention the American Florist 7vheti xvHting, LVANS IMPROVED APPAMATifS \ WRiTt FOR ILLUSrSATtO -.ATAlOCUE gifAfCfif orrMAOfmemm. ■dr.*".<--r'*»' RICHMOND. INP. 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SUPPLIES. 500 Wheelbar- 600 Mattocks, 1,000-ton Bolts. Turnbuckles and Washers. 150 Track and Lever Jacks. Thousands of olheriti'msol eve'y kind and descrip- tion. Furniture, Office Fixlu'es. Electrical Apparatut, etc., etc. Ask for our Wmld's Fair Catalf gue No <7. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. West 35th and Iron »«., CHICAGO. orWORLD'S FAIR GROUNDS, ST. LOUIS, MO. 184 The American Florist. Feb. i8, Index to Advertisers. Advertising rates 156 Aitlcen Mark I64 AlbanySte'mTr'pCo . 184 Allen J K 163 AmerioanBlower Co . 1 V Amllng E C. 161 Aschmann Godfrey. 177 BaeSerA Co 174 Bassett >t Washburn 161 172 Baumann L & Co. ..179 Baur Floral Co 176 Beaven EA 165 Beck Carl & Co 167 Beokert W C il Benson C W 177 Benthey-Coatswortn 161 Berger Bros 162 Bernihg H G 163 BertermannbroR ^o.l64 Berry A A Seed Co 167 Bindekunst-Verlag..l80 Black Cbas 169 BoddingtonAT II Borden P G 179 Boston Letter Co 179 Brant D Wood 161 BrantSD 177 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 166 Breitmeyer's J Sons 161 Brinkworth & Sons..l67 Brod John ..178 BrownAlfrdJSeedCol67 Bruns HN II Buoklev W T Co ...175 Budlong J A ...161 174 Burleson C W & Son .1.59 Burpee W A & Co... 167 Byer Bros 177 Byer Floral Co 178 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 159 Campbell Exors R. . . 183 Carmody J D 183 Chadwiok Chas 164 Chalfant W A 176 Chicago Carnation Co 175 Chicago House Wrecking Co 183 CIeverndCutPloCo..I63 Cockcroft Jas D 175 Coles W W 176 Couard &. Jones Co. . 178 CotsonasGeo & Co.. 159 Cottage Gardens Co. 171 Cottage Nursery .... II Cowee W J 180 Craig RobtA Son ...177 Craig Wm P 175 Cross Eli 176 Crowl Fern Co 159 Cunningham D O Glass Co 181 Cunningham Jos H.177 DaYis A B & Son.... 173 Davis Bros 176 178 Deamud J B ICO Detroit Flower Pot Mfg 180 DeVoy Thos & Son. . 176 Dickinson Albert Co. 167 DietBch A Co 184 DillerCaskey & Co. 183 Dillon JL 173 174 Dillon's Mfg Co 184 DornerP&SonsCo... I Dreer HA 165 181 DreyerR 178 Eickholt Mrs Chas.. 164 Elliott Wm H 162 EllwangerA Barry. . . 169 Emmans Geo M 177 Ernest W H 180 Fenrich J S 163 Fisher Peter I Flower Growers Co. .161 Foley Mfg Co 181 For sale and rent ... 1 57 Ford Bros 163 Forest Nursery & Seed Co 169 Foster Lucius H 178 Freeman Jos R 164 GardenersChroniole. ISO Garland Geo M 181 Geller Sigmund 182 Ghormley Wm 163 Qiblin &, Co IV Globe Eng Co 178 Gude A& Bro 164 Gurney Heater Co. . 184 Guttman Aler J.163 173 Hammond Slug Shot Works 182 Hansen Julius II Harrison Pottery — 180 Harman Wm S 182 Hart Jas 163 Hauswlrth P J 164 Heacock Jos 178 Heller Bros 160 Heller A Co II Herendeen Mfg Co.. IV HermltageCarnaCo . 175 . 175 177 .179 16) .180 .180 I .176 Herr Albert M.. Rerrmann A .. Hess «& Swoboda . . . Hews A H .& Co Hilflnger Bros Hii: The E G Co, . Hill W C Floral Co. Hill Top Greenhoa8.176 Hinode Florist Co. ..178 Hippard E 183 Hitchings A Co.... IV Holm A Olson 164 Holton AHunkelCo 160 Hooker H M Co 181 Horan Edw C 163 Hubert* Co 167 Hunt E H 160 Igoe Bros 180 Imperial Green- bouses 174 175 Jacobs S & Sons ... 181 Jennings E B 177 Journal dea Hoses. . . 159 Kasting W F I Keller Geo & Son. ...180 Keller Pot Co 180 Kennicott Bros. Co. . 165 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co 179 Kervan Co The 159 King Construction Co 184 Kohr A F 180 KoppelmanEL&Co.l79 Koral Mfg Co 179 Kramer I N&Son. ... 180 Kreidler C S 183 Kroeschell Bros Co. 1 84 Kuehn C A 162 KuhlG A 178 Laeer & Hurrell 177 Lang Julius 163 Langjahr AH 163 Larcbmont Nurs 176 Lecakes N & Co 159 Leonard Seed Co 167 Ley A & Bro 178 Livingston Seed Co. 179 Lock JH 167 LocklandLumb'rCo . 1 83 Loomis Car natio Co. 175 Loomis Floral Co... 173 Lord Xt.O'VSIZ3 Greenhouse Boiler, 46 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best of material, shell. Ore- box sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write for information. Steam Traps I^oal This is the Return Steam Trap used by the Up-to-date Greenhouse men to return the condensed 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 Slcam Trap Co. ALBANY, N. Y., U. S. A. Creenhou8e Material of Louisiana Cypress and Hot Bed Sasii Wasliington Red Cedar OUR FACILITIES INCREASED ^^^^"^ OUR PRICES RIGHT OUR GRADES INVARIABLY THE BEST. Write for Catalogue and Estimate, when figuring on your new houses. A. DIETSCH CO., 613 to 621 Sheifield Ave., CHICACO. FOR Heating any Description of Building by Steam or hot Water NEW YORK OFFICE III FIFTTH AVE, 7-4 FRANKLIN ST. BOSTON Eureka Greenhouses.... THE BEST AMD LOWEST IN PRICE. ^^pSLiSi^^^^t photographs and plain directions so that any person can put them up. DILLON GREENHOUSE MFQ., CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. fviii ilmigi/ALis Qnui] MmErica. is "the Praar of the IIbssbI; tberB may be mare nomfart Amidships, but we are the £rst ta touch Unknown Seas, Vol. XXIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK. FEBRUARY 25, 1905. No. 873 irLinii Sk^mmwm f^^m^i TWBNTIBTH YBAB. Copyright 1905, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. PUBUSHED ETBKT SATTTRDAT BY AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. Eastern Office: 429 Sixth Ave., New York. Subscription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, J3.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. 0. Vaughan, Chicago, president; J. R. Freeman, Washington, D. C., vice-presi- dent; Wm. J, Stewart. IfHamilton Place, Room 11, Boston. Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil Sity. Pa., treasurer Twenty-flrst annual meeting at Washington, D. C, August, 1905. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Boston, 1906. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., JIarch 33-26, 1905. Wm. J. Stewart, U Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition, November, 1905. Fred. H. Lemon, Richmond, Ind., secretary. THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. The Boston fern and its varieties (illus.) 185 The new types of Boston tern 186 Roses—Rose notes 187 —Peter Lambert's new roses 188 Carnations— Housing carnations 188 Market gardens 189 — Prices ot indoor vegetables 189 The retail trade 189 — Floral arrangements at Dusseldorf (illus.) ... 189 New Brunswicker s random comments 189 New York IPO Chicaso 190 Philadelphia 190 Boston 191 Baltimore 191 St. Louis 191 Cincinnati 191 Hyacinths and narcissus for Easter 192 That misfit glass tariff 193 Advertising in a trade paper 192 San Krancisco 194 Pittsburg 194 Minneapolis 194 The seed trade 203 —Free seeds and moral uplift 202 The nursery trade .204 — Biota Juponica filiformis (illus.) 204 Our pastimes 206 —Syracuse, N. Y 206 Washington 208 Newport, R. 1 210 Toronto 213 British trade topics 220 Buffalo 220 Cleveland 230 The Boston Fern and Its Varieties. The Boston fern, Nephrolepis exal- tata Bostoniensis, has been known to the florists in this country for a num- ber of years. It originated years ago in the vicinity of Boston, Mass., (hence the name) and, soon became generally known to the plant men in that vicin- ity. It is but a variety of the well- known N. exaltata, and for years many contended that there was not enough dissimilarity in the newcomer to war- rant another name. Fern men could readily see the difference, however. In the new variety the serrated edges were missing, the fronds narrower with a drooping habit, and more graceful curve. Gradually the outside world came to hear of it, but it was never disseminated in the modern sense of the term. It forged its way to the front on its own merits and the writer has heard many of the most prominent men in the profession say never was so much money made on any other plant as on this. It may be truthfully said that no other plant ever raised has been such a boon to the florists' trade. No other plant has been so universally grown, nor has any other given such genuine satisfaction as this humble fern. The small florist as well as the big has had a share in the profits and all will always hold it gratefully in remembrance. It has largely hurt the sale of palms, ficus, etc., and is doing so even to-day. Its culture is simple, its propagation easy, and it has withstood the rough usage of the tenement, the mansion, the hotel and store, better than anything ever offered to the public by the florist trade. The demand for years was well sus- tained, and is even so up to the present time. A good specimen plant has never to go begging, but can readily find a purchaser at a fair profit. ANNA FOSTER. For years this worthy fern kept growing on in the even tenor of its ways and reproduced itself after its own kind, but in a freakish moment, either from some peculiar surrounding or superabundance of good things to eat, it took upon itself frills and fringes and the new departure was christened by the discoverer (L. H. Foster, Dorchester, Mass.), the Anna Foster. Anna Foster was a unique thing in the fern line. The pinna of the long drooping fronds were deeply cut, and the fronds a little broader and somewhat longer than the parent. Anna certainly was a thing of beauty and would have been much more widely dis- tributed had not the parents in another spell of reproductiveness given birth to another variety somewhat more frilled and fringed than Anna. PIERSONI. The newcomer was discovered in the year 1899 in the greenhouses of the F. R. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. Y., by a boy named Theodore Trevillian. TrevilUan was put to work to cut off the bad fronds and generally renovate a number of Boston ferns that had been standing below the benches of the rose house for lack of better accommoda- tion; and, being more observant than the average boy, he discerned in one of the pots a slight sprig, somewhat dif- ferent from the others. This he put in a small pot, and as it grew older it showed the difference more markedly. In a short time it became evident that a thing of real value had been discov- ered, and from then on it was propa- gated with great care. Three years afterwards it was put on the market by F. E. Pierson as Nephrolepis Piersoni, but more generally known as the Pier- son fern. The sales were remarkable. It had been widely exhibited and had received the highest honors of nearlj' every horticultural society and florists' club in the United States and Canada. The advance orders were great and Mr. Pierson soon discovered that all the greenhouse space at his command would be inadequate to raise the desired quan- tity. He, therefore, had a new green- house built to accommodate tho larger sizes. This house was unique in many ways. It was among the first of the tl-bar houses to be erected. It is in the neighborhood of 300 feet long and about sixty feet wide. The sash bars are two feet apart and the glass used 24x30 inches. Judging from the chap- ter of events that followed it would seem that the house had a good deal to do with the fern. While inside this house you are in a 186 The American Florist. Feb. 25, veritable summer garden. No shading was applied to the glass and the plants were subjected to the full rays of the sun. One would naturally think that the summer's sun would burn them up, but it was not so. There was always an abundance of adr and free circulation, and the heat was never as oppressive as in smaller houses. This treatment the Pierson fern seemed to enjoy, and there were very few cases of reverting notice- able. After it was put on the market F. R. Pierson at Home with His New Ferns. and subjected to Boston fern treatment, often standing below palms and under heavily shaded glass, the fronds grew longer and weaker, and in many cases a number of Boston fronds grew up; star- vation also produced the same result. That several growers experienced this trouble it cannot be denied, and for a time it was the means of giving the new introduction a black eye. "It will not succeed with the Boston treat- ment, ' ' was the general verdict, which undoubtedly is true, but neither will the higher grades of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc., of the present time succeed with the treatment of the old time varieties That Nephrolepis Piersoni has been the victim of improper treatment in many cases has been only too truly shown, but now that its requirements are more thoroughly understood it is fast regaining the popularity that it never ought to have lost. During the past season it has been much in demand and the raisers have not been able to fill the orders received. 8COTTII. At the chrysanthemum show held in Madison Square, New York city, under the auspices of the New York Florists' Club, three years ago, John Scott, Keap street, Brooklyn, first exhibited his sport, which he named Nephrolepis Seottii. Scottii has had a very popular run the last season and has been exten- sively shown throughout the country, where honors thick and fast have been showered upon it. It is essentially a commercial variety, of very free growth and easy culture. It is very much more dwarf than the old parent, with nar- rower fronds, in every respect a minia- ture Bostoniensis, but with its dwarfer habit it also sends up a greater number of fronds. It makes a pretty specimen and soon develops into a large plant, in which condition it looks, well, but it is in the smaller sizes that it will be most popular. It makes a very prettily finished plant in 4-inch, 5-inch and 6-inch pots and is invaluable for decora- tions of all kinds. The sales are under- stood to be phenomenal and it would appear to be giving entire satisfaction. PIEKSONI ELEGANTISSIMA. Nephrolepis Piersoni elegantissima, also known as the Tarrytown fern, is a sport of Piersoni, and was first discov- ered in 1902 in the greenhouses of the F. E. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. Y., in a batch of Piersoni. This was also discovered by Theodore Trevillian, (now in early manhood) who was the discoverer of Piersoni. Elegantissima has been widely exhibited the last sea- son and has been the recipient of many honors in the form of medals, certifi- cates, etc. It is to be disseminated gen- erally this coming spring. This is unquestionably the most beautiful of all the nephrolepis family. The name ele- gantissima was first given to it by Eobert Craig, of Philadelphia, while describing the plant to the Philadelphia Florists' Club, after he saw it at the World's Fair, St. Louis. Mr. Craig spoke as follows: "For Nephrolepis Piersoni compacta I think elegans would have been a better name, for ele- gance is its dominating characteristic. This will be a valuable plant, excep- tional for use as fronds, in the finest floral works. It is also handsome as a pot plant." Elegantissima is a double Piersoni. The fronds are twice as broad and only about three-fourths the length of the parent. The pinnules are again cut and subdivided and the pinnse pin- natified. There is just as much differ- ence between the newer form as there was between the Pierson and the parent Boston. The plant is very compact in growth and makes a most beautiful specimen in an 8-inch, 10-inch or larger sized pan. The frond is the richest thing ever seen in this type of fern; when fully matured it has the same appearance on the back as on the front. The pinnules are so thickly set on the midrib that they overlap one another, and taking, as it were, a profile view, the fronds are over an inch thick. The longer one looks at it the more enam- ored he grows. As Mr. Craig suggests, the fronds are exceptionally valuable for make-up work. They have been used extensively at Tarrytown the last two seasons for this purpose with entire satisfaction. They are particularly use- ful in making up bunches, used in the same way as cycas leaves. A house of larger sized specimens created enthu- siasm in the Christmas holidays and many persons in search of Christmas plants, as holiday gifts, gladly paid novelty prices for these larger speci- mens. It will require the same cultural treatment as the Pierson. Being a gross feeder it delights in an abundance of fertilizer either in a liquid or in solid form. It must have absolute light to fully bring out the beauty of the indi- vidual fronds and it seems to do better in a rose house temperature than in any other. A NEW SPORT. Another sport of the Pierson fern was exhibited at the chrysanthemum show in Boston in November. It seems to be intermediate between Piersoni and elegantissima. It has neither the den- sity of frond nor the compactness of habit that elegantissima has. rROPAGATION. The Boston fern and its varieties do not seem to propagate very readily from spores. In fact, they multiply so quickly from runners that few seem to bother about any other means of propa- gation. A seedling of Piersoni was seen the other day at Jos. Eastman's place in Tarrytown, N. Y., raised by Wm. Scott, the gardener. Spores of Piersoni and N. Washingtoniensis were sown in the same pan, and it looks as if it might be a cross between the two. It is a robust grower and so far has not shown any sign of reverting. Bostoni- ensis has certainly been a peer among ferns, and it would appear that the end is not yet. Jas. T. Scott. The New Types of Boston Fern. One hears comparisons occasionally made between Nephrolepis Scottii and N. Piersoni elegantissima in relation to NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI ELEGANTISSIMA. 1905. The American Florist. 187 one as a rival to the other. Now these comparisons as they are heard seem as unfair to one as they are to the other, as the writer thinks for the following reasons: Nephrolepis Scottii is an improvement on the old N. Bostoniensis in that it is more compact, sturdier, and much less cumbersome. These qualities, with perhaps the addition of some THE ROSE. Bose Notes. It is interesting to note the many good things that are being said about the 1904 rose introductions. Richmond, a dark red, similar in color NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTII. others, make it an ideal plant for flor- ists. On the other hand N. Piersoni elegan- tissima, while very much unlike N. Bos- toniensis, is also very much unlike N. Seottii. Of N. Piersoni elegantissima one might say that each frond is deco- rative, the whole making a plant which once seen creates in most people the desire of possession. The graceful fronds make this favorable impression together with the peculiar make-up of the plant. It is these that give the plant so much favor in the eyes of the private gardener. As was said before, however, N. Scottii is sturdy, compact, and a likely thing for everybody to possess, and possessing, can be reasonably sure of being able to keep alive for a long time, even in rooms where gas is used. Nephrolepis Piersoni elegantissima is apparently not so sturdy and certainly not so compact, but just as certainly more decorative, this last qualification making it much sought after by gar- deners having space to grow large speci- mens, to be placed later singly in the parts of the dwellings where they are needed as decorative plants. Both these varieties are excellent, in fact among the best things of recent introduction; but each possesses merits lacking in the other and should not be critically com- pared one with the other. M. Portsmouth, N. H. — Robert Paterson for years head gardener at the Frank Jones estate, has removed to Morris- town, N. J. Battle Creek, Mich. — The door of Burt's greenhouse was inadvertently left open the night of February 13, when the mercury was below zero, and $1,500 worth of plants were frozen. to Liberty but claimed to be of much freer habit, an excellent keeper. Unlike Liberty this rose has shaken off the sleepy habit during the fall and winter months and is said to bloom pro- fusely the season through and can be grown in the same temperature as Bridesmaid. Wellesley is a silvery pink rose, very double, shaped very much like Brides- maid and will from all accounts be a welcome addition to the list of forcing roses. Killarney, of last year's roses, is doing finely where it has been given a good trial and is surely a coming favorite. It is also a fine long stemmed silvery pink rose throwing quantities of well developed flowers, the bud being of unusual length. Cardinal, which was introduced last season, is an excellent red, very much like Liberty in color with perhaps more scarlet coloring in the flower. It is of freer habit than Liberty and is far superior to the latter in man}' localities. All of the newer sorts seem to be doing finely on their own roots. There are many others of merit, which, when they have become better known and grown more extensively, will, without a doubt, prove very profitable. Chate- nay is gaining many friends in the east- ern states. It has been a favorite in the west for several years. The flower is a salmon pink in color, the reverse petals of a much lighter shade of pink and born on very long, stiff stems. La Detroit and Uncle John are holding their own and like Chatenay have taken a firm hold on the public's fancy in the western states where it is extensively grown. Surely one should be able to select from these varieties something that can be profitably grown. At the same time our old standbys should get their share of attention; Bride, Brides- maid and Golden Gate are our bread and butter sorts, as the saying goes, and it will take extra good ones to put them out of the race. As the sun has now become much stronger the plants will naturally require more feeding and watering. It is necessary at this time to apply a good heavy mulch if the plants are vigorous. About an inch of well rotted cow manure chopped finely and placed loosely but evenly over the beds or benches and covered lightly with fresh soil, will be a great protection to the surface roots and at the same time fur- NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTII, 188 The American Florist. Feb. 2s, nish considerable nourishment for a time. Grafted stock can be fed much of tener than own root stock and will be found to have made many more roots than the own root plants if they have had the proper care. The south sides of the benches should get a little more of the manure than the backg as the front rows usually dry out more rapidly from the effect of the sun being on that side the longer. The liquid manure can be applied first as soon as the roots have made their appearance under the mulch, which is an indication, that the plants have responded to the feeding which must be kept up from now on until the plants are thrown out. Vary the liquid manure as much as possible. If green or fresh manure is applied as a mulch it should be placed in piles between the plants where in a short while it will rot suffi- ciently to level off. It should always be covered lightly with soil, or during fermentation in the house it will spot the foliage and sometimes the flowers with minute specks. Look after the tieing, disbudding, ventilating, fumi- gating, sulphuring and particularly the watering. ' E. Peter Lambert's New Soses. Peter Lambert, of Trier, Germany, is offering the following new roses: DiKEKTOR W. COKDES (Hybrid Tea — Charles Margottin x Papa Gontier). — Growth medium high, strong, straight, bushy and even; fine leathery foliage. Bud tkick and well pointed, always opening well and slowly; cream white. Flower very large and regular, very double; petals firm and leathery, whit- ish cream, center tinged reddish yel- low; very fragrant and lasting. Stem strong and straight, unusually free, blooming till frost. Adapted for cut- ting, groups or solitary plants. Kequires heavy fertilizing and close pruning. Heemann Raue (Hybrid Tea — Gross- lierzogin Viktoria Melitta x La France of 1889). — Strong grower, straight and very branching; wood thick and set with a few large thorns; foliage very large. Bud long, salmon colored, large and thick. Flower very large, double, outer petals broadly arched, inner ones narrower and upright; pure salmon to yellowish brick red, with darker center. Fragrant, free blooming, good for all purposes. Graf Fritz Hochberg (Hybrid Tea — Mme. Caroline Testout x Gold Quelle). — Good grower, upright, good foliage. Bud similar to President Car- not, and similar in color. Flower very beautiful and regular, not quite double but sufiiciently so; delicate flesh pink, with darker center; carried singly on long, strong, upright stem. Good for all purposes. Frau Helene Videnz (Multiflora Climbing Rose — Euphrosyne x Prin- cesse Alice of Monaco x Louis Phil- ippi). — Very strong grower, smooth wood, almost thornless. Flowers in very large clusters; the single blooms round, full medium double, pure light salmon pink; sometimes seventy-five blossoms in a cluster. AUOENSCHEIN (Climbing Multiflora Hybrid — Euphrosine x Mme. Ocker Ferencz). — Very strong grower, shoots six to nine feet long, almost smooth. Flowers on long stems, very double, shining milk white, very fragrant. Hardy and a firstclass pillar rose. Thiergarten (Climbing Eose — Euphrosine x Safrano).- — Striking deep ochre yellow, small, solid, double flow- ers, covering the vine in short-stemmed clusters. Hardy, lasting, very thorny. Good for hedges, pillars or cemetery. THE CARNATION. Housing Carnations. Ed. American Florist:— Would it be practicable to plant car- nations from pots into a solid bed, after chrysanthemums have been taken out of same, providing I put new soil in the house, and plant about December 1 f Which of the following varieties would be the best, Mrs. Joost, G. H. Crane, or Genevieve Lord, and how would you advise growing them after taking from the field? L. H. My experience with planting carna- tions after chrysanthemums is such that I cannot advise anyone to follow this method, especially if planted in solid beds at so late a date as December 1. To meet with any success at all it is necessary, after potting up the plants from the field, to give them as good a bench to stand on as will grow cut flowers and they will occupy almost as much space, therefore they may just as well be getting established in the soil. In some locations where it is possible to hold the plants in growing condition in cold frames and where the product does not have to come in competition with early planted stock to be disposed of, there may be some chance of success by following this plan. An important point to bear in mind is that it will take the plants longer to get estab- lished in midwinter and that they will only be just started to bring returns at the time the carnation market usually has an abundant supply with the prices at a low level. Of the three varieties I would select Mrs. Joost, G. H. Crane being very sub- ject to stem rot and the habit and growth of Genevieve Lord makes it necessary for it to have a long season of growth to be profitable. There are several uses that a chrysanthemum house can be put to after the crop is off. It can be used as a propagating house and to take care of the young stock after they are potted up. It can also be used to keep up a supply of Dutch bulbs, flowering plants, and to grow Easter lilies. Also a bed of sweet peas and a batch of candytuft in most places can be made to more than pay their way. There is also a long list of FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS AT DUSSELDORF,— FIG. 1. 1905- Th E American Florist. 189 bedding plants where they ean be han- dled which, to grow properly, requires considerable room after New Year's. I would therefore advise that, unless favorably located so that the product can be sold at a good figure late in the season, to fill up the chrysanthemum house with other stock than carnations. C. ... Johnson. Carnations for Outdoors. Ed. American Florist:— "What carnations of different colors are best for steady outdoor summer blooming in a sandy soil where they can have all the water needed? J. A. J. The best carnations that we have found for blooming outdoors during the summer months are: White, Flora Hill, Glacier, Queen Louise and Mrs. Fisher; deep pink, Mrs. Joost; light pink. Morning Glory; red, America; crimson, Harry Fenn. C. W. Johnson. MARKET GARDENS. Prices of Indoor Vegetables. The prices of indoor vegetables at leading points February 18 were as fol- lows: New York, cucumbers. No. 1, $1.50 to $2.25 per dozen; No. 2, $2.50 to $3.50 per case; lettuce, 50 cents to 60 cents per dozen; mushrooms, 50 cents to 60 cents per pound; radishes, $2.50 to $3.50 per 100; tomatoes, 10 cents to 18 cents per pound; rhubarb, 10 cents to 40 cents per dozen bunches. Chicago, mushrooms, 15 cents to 25 cents per pound. Kansas City, mushrooms, 40 cents per pound. Philadelphia, mushrooms, 35 cents to 40 cents per pound. Minneapolis, cucum- bers, $2.25 per dozen. Buffalo, cucum- bers, 75 cents to $1.50 per dozen; toma- toes, 20 cents to 25 cents per pound. Pittsburg, cucumbers, $1.75 to $2.25 per dozen. Cleveland, mushrooms, 40 cents to 50 cents per pound. Detroit, cucum- bers, $1.60 per dozen; lettuce, 9 cents to 10 cents per pound. St. Louis, cucumbers, $2 per dozen. Denver, cucum- bers, $2.50 to $3 per dozen. Cincinnati, the team are preparing a book to be cucumbers, $2.50 per dozen. Strawberries. Ed. American Florist:— What twelve varieties of strawber- ries seem to give best satisfaction? Planter. The varieties on our list that seem to be in greatest demand are Bubach, Gandy, Haverland, Kittle Eice, Mar- shall, Miller, Parsons' Beauty, Poco- moke. Sample, Senator Dunlap, Warfield and Wm. Belt. Of course this bars out all the newer varieties, some of which may in time rival or supersede the older ones. M. Crawt-ord Co. St. Bernard, La. — J. H. Warriner, formerly of Chicago, who leased Saxon- holm for a period of five years, has already started developing the place. Mr. Warriner will truck farm and raise fruit on an extensive scale. Crescent City, Fla. — W. D. Carrier has gone to Oneco where he will take a position in the Boyal Palm nurseries of Keasoner Brothers. FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS AT DUSSELDORF.— FIG. 2. THE RETAIL TRADE Floral Arrangements at Dusseldorf. The most prominent individual show of all shows arranged by the Interna- tional Horticultural and Floral Exhibi- tion of Dusseldorf, Germany, 1904, was undoubtedly the international one held September 17-20, the arrangement of which had been placed in the worthy hands of J. Olbertz, of Erfurt. Many hundreds of exhibits in all possible shapes and sizes were represented and filled a number of spacious halls. Not only most parts of Germany, but also foreigners were represented at this show. How extensive the number of exhibitors was may be seen from the fact thait at the time of the exhibition not a single orchid flower could be obtained anywhere else throughout Europe. All that was available in this line had been bought up by one single firm, which in turn sold to the exhibi- tors. As a proof of the appreciation of the general public it may be mentioned that the exhibition was visited Sep- tember 18 by 50,000 people. Such a number has never been reached since. Florists from all parts unanimously agreed that a similar exhibition of floral art arrangement, either in this or any other country has never been known. From various towns combina- tion exhibits had been arranged. For instance, the flower stores of Cologne had arranged a reception room for the visit of the emperor. It represented a large pavilion of about 1,200 square meters. Before an arranged imperial throne in the background of the pavil- ion was spread a table in horse-shoe shape, on both sides of which the most various flower exhibits and arrange- ments had been used by the way of decoration. Figure 1 represents one of these combination displays. A flower gift for the German empress, for which an award of 1,000 marks had been set, was an interesting feature. A great many exhibitors competed for this group. Figure 2 shows the competitive work of Joh. Mortensen, of Hamburg, who was awarded the second prize. On an effective stand was arranged in three distinct parts flowers, plants and fruit in a most effective manner. New Brunswicker's Bandom Comments. In a climate where one is snowed up for four or five months and the outside temperature varying from the freezing point down to 44° below zero, one is inclined to become pessimistic and, like the Job of the Bible, curse God and die, or be reminded of Barnum's advice: "First vocation, then location." In the latter we erred. But what an inspiration the spring has after passing through this ordeal and one becomes an optimist. Old things pass away and all things become new. We suppose that all occupations have their draw- backs, the only difference being that we do not see them. One of the attract- ive features in the florist's business is that it is fascinating and does not need a large outlay to start in a small way. Another, it is healthful. If the old 100 The American Florist. Feb. 2^, proverb is correct, "Variety is the spice of life," we can easily enumerate many of the changes in the occupation of gardening. Propagating by graft- ing, budding, hybridizing, seed sowing, cuttings, in-arching, layering, and divi- sion; training, disbudding, potting and planting; cutting and arranging flowers and designs; plumbing, carpentry, masonry and painting; stoking, dig- ging, hoeing, raking, pruning, etc., etc. These are some of the pleasant fea- tures and changes in our chosen calling. What about trades in comparison? A man is at one thing each day, month or year, and thus he becomes like the machine he is operating, tiresome and monotonous. To return, the first thought of extreme cold and the fuel bill of some hundreds of dollars requires all the judgment one possesses to economize fuel, and I am reminded again of the old adage, "Economy study, but don't be mean; a penny may lose a pound. " So it is with firing and the florist's business. To overdo is as bad as to underdo, but I would prefer the minimum to the maximum. I remember forty years ago, when work- ing in an English nursery, reading in one of the magazines of that day to beware of a high night temperature if one does not want drawn, sickly, insect- infested plants. This is a lesson I have never forgotten, and I consider it as good doctrine today as then. Even tropical plants are better at 60° than 70° during midwinter, with few excep- tions. I remember when in the employ of the late C. H. Hovey, of Boston, Mass., some thirty years ago, we had an old night fireman, an Irishman, of course. "We who had charge of the dif- ferent departments often made charges against old "Con." for having the temperature too high; that he must be guided by the thermometer or the weather.' "To hell with the thermom- eter," was often his answer; "I will keep good fires anyway." What a blessing the automatic venti- lator's advent! I have always detested a high night temperature, even in my bed room. My contention is that the night fireman, where the plant is any way extensive, should pay particular attention to the judicious use and man- agement of the fires to keep the differ- ent departments right during the vari- ations of the weather, that tha employe's and employer's interests are the same, and the sooner the two see it in this light the better for all con- cerned. New Brunswicker. New York. STOCK VERY PLENTIFUL. The week opened with trading domi- nated by the same conditions as existed last week, plenty of stock of all kinds and a demand a long way short of what should bo normal for the time of year. Few lines show anything in the way of a demand approaching activity, and cleaning up is hard. Kosos are stronger than ivnything else in the market but they do not command other than ordi- nary prices, while the quality in gen- eral" is excellent. American Beauty in fancy grades move briskly, but the shorter stemmed gradiugs are not talten BM freely as might be expected. Bride and Bridesmaid roses sell well, extra selected specials bringing as high as $15, but the bulk of business in specials is done at $12. In the long stemmed gradings the pink variety sells best, but in short stock the white is the bet- ter seller. Bulbous stock continues to arrive in great quantity and moves very slowly. Prices, however, which are practically unchanged, do not appear to influence sales, and conces- sions are not sought. Golden Spur nar- cissus is very plentiful and brings $2 to $4. Carnations are more plentiful than ever, and fancy stock to bring the ma,x- imum 6 cents must be fine indeed. Vio- lets continue to arrive iu quantities larger than can be taken, and a good deal of fairly fresh stock goes off at the minimum figure. Friday and Satur- day of last week, and Sunday also, being bright days with a bearable tem- perature, brought out quite a number of frozen up street merchants, and some movement was given to a congested stock approaching the stale point. Prices necessarily were borne down for this outlet, as instanced in one sale recorded, 60,000 for $60. With the old stock out of the way the street merchant is becoming a factor ift sales made at the minimum mark. Jtelder Weather is now promised this section by the weather man, and if it is only accompanied by sunshine a reaction must result and business reach the level customary at this time of year. Market, Febru-ry 22.— There is no change in the condition of the market or prices. Carnations ajid long stemmed grades in roses are dragging. NOTES OF THE TRADE. The hours for bowling by the Flo- rists' Club have been changed; 4 to 8 p. m. every Monday being now the arrangement. The change does not suit the commission men, as Monday is, almost generally, the day for making returns to growers. It is probable that a further change will be made. The proposition made by the outing com- mittee to have the outing this year at Glenwood, a Hempstead Bay resort, June 28, is meeting much favor, and will probably be accepted at the club's next meeting. John B. Nugent, Jr., is receiving the congratulations of his fellow members in the New York Florists' Club, as chairman of the house committee, on account of the admirable arrangements made for entertaining the large number in attendance at the club on ladies' night last week. The rooms of the club are inadequate for large gather- ings of this kind, but both entertain- ment and lunch went off without a hitch or a wait. John Gunther, who has charge of the office of his brother W. H. Gunther, has been confined to his room for over two weeks with the grip. On Saturday his malady was found to have developed into typhoid fever, and he was removed to St." Vincent's hospital. Thorloy had some fine specimen plants of rhododendrons in flower in his window display last Monday. In the same window also were some flowering plants of pink camellias in grand condi- tion. The Daheim red carnation, grown by F. 'R. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, filled a vase on President Roosevelt's table at the dinner of the Hungarian Republican Club last week. Julius R'oehrs is sending in some fine purple lilac, the sprays thick iu foliage. The Saturday dollar box of flowers continues to be a leading window feat- ure of certain Broadway stores. Chicago. THE MARKET. Conditions have been variable for the week, some days opening with a strong demand, others lagging deplorably. The week has averaged fair, however, and dealers are generally satisfied. Ship- ping conditions are improving, the weather having opened up considerably since our last report. Roses continue to increase in supply, except American Beauty and Liberty which are practi- cally out of the market. The American Beauty that are being cut are generally of indifferent quality but the teas aver- age fair. Carnations, except red and fancy white are growing quite plentiful but the demand has hardly been run- ning up to the supply. Violets have been selling well and are in good sup- ply. Bulbous stock is nearing the glutty stage, since carnations have become so plentiful. The local retail trade has been quiet, owing, no doubt, to the untoward weather conditions which have prevailed for the past fort- night. NOTES. Jensen & Dekonia is the name of a new firm of local growers, they having purchased the greenhouse establishment of Matson & Kron, at 631 W. Foster avenue, consisting approximately of 45,000 square feet of glass. J. E. Jen- sen, one of the partners, was formerly with the J. D. Thompson Carnation Company. A number of the Florists ' Club bowl- ers are in attendance at the national _ bowling convention in Milwaukee this 1 week. Charles Stevens, the S. A. F. i champion is a member of the Brunswick Juniors, a contesting team. ouarles McKellar received a special consignment of orchids from the Sum- mit, N. J., growers this week. Orchids are becoming a staple with the local retail trade. The Florists' Club held its regular meeting on the evening of February 23. E. G. Boutzahn was on the programme with a paper, "How to Beautify Chi- cago. ' ' Peter B'einberg's American Beauty cut is holding out in good shape. Fore- man Collins promises that it will con- tinue for some time to come. The Flower Growers' Market reports a good month to date. Their growers and consignors are not being embar- rassed for want of stock. The demand for carnation cuttings is lagging. With the opening of spring and better shipping conditions will pro- duce better results. E. C. Amling has been having a good shipping run. His stock, especially in roses, has been uniformly good. Henry Wietor recently donated $7,000 to the building fund of the St. Henry Church at High Ridge. Mrs. Leonard Kill is improving rap- idly in health, after a siege of nearly a month. Philadelphia. ■ THE MARKET. Business has improved somewhat but the weather continues so cold and blus- tering with so much snow that tran- sient trade is much interfered with. /poj. The American Florist. 101 American Beauty roses are a little more plentiful but specials are still quoted at $7.50 per dozen. Liberty are hardly keeping up with the demand. Carna- tions are selling very well, there being but little surplus with $2 for the bot- tom price for anything worth having. White were very scarce the beginning of this week, $3 being the price for only fair stock. Freesia moves well at $3 to $4 and for the extra $5 per 100. Cut lilac in bunches is in good demand at from 75 cents to $1.00 per dozen sprays, the bunches bringing from 75 cents to $2 according to size. Harris is sending in stock which in foliage, fragrance and body is almost, if not quite equal, to the outdoor flowers of spring. Quite a business is now being done with bloom- ing plants, etc. Gardenias came in with a rush last week and sold as low as $1.50 per dozen for very fair stock. Robert Craig & Son have now some very fine stock in 6-inch pots with several flowers open and plenty of buds. These should sell well. florists' club. It has been decided by the committee having the matter in charge that the next meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, to be held Tuesday, March 7, will be rose night. The members of the club are anxious to see all the novel- ties among roses that are likely to become popular. All those having such are invited to bring them to this meet- ing, or if it will be impossible to do so, kindly forward same by express, pre- paid, in care of David Bust, Horticul- tural hall, Broad street, Philadelphia, Pa. Edwin Lonsdale, Sec'y. NOTES. Asparagus plumosus sprays from Florida arc being sent to this market; they are all right and until the business is overdone should prove profitable to the grower. The inaugural ball at Washington is taking quite a lot of plants both foliage and flowering. Messrs. Craig & Son and W. K. Harris are sending some of their best stock to Small who has the con- tract. Mergenthaler, of Germantown, is adding an extensive range of glass. He reports his new retail establishment as going ahead of his expectations. Rolsert Craig says he planted 2,000 Scottii ferns instead of 1,000 as stated and would have planted more but could not got them. The Leo Niessen Company is pushing bulbous stock along and handling immense quantities of daffodils, narcis- sus, tulips, etc. There must have been some extra shipments of dagger ferns to this city recently as all the wholesale men arc pushing them. The Philadelphia Cut Flower Co.'s valentine blotter made a great hit. Fred Ehret is handling Faust's Adiantum Croweanum. K. Boston. MARKET snows BETTER TONE. The market at last shows a decidedly bettor tone, prices of all lines having stiffened up. Daffodils bpth single and double are short and good tulips are scarce. Colored carnations are very short and have been all winter. While red roses have in previous weeks been rather short, the demand seems at last to have swung the other way, and white roses of the better varieties are scarce. Violets and Easter lilies are holding their own both in price and quality. The usual increased trade on St. Valen- tine's day was not in evidence this year, as the morning was exceptionally cold and but very few flowers were brought in. NOTES. A large number of people attended the jonquil sale held by the well known author, Mrs. Margaret Deland, at her residence on Newljury street. For the pjist ten years Mrs. Deland has held jonquil sales, the proceeds being devoted to some special charity. She has always grown the plants she sells, and although their care takes up a good deal of her time, she says that the pleasure she has received from attend- ing to them has more than repaid her. The following new members have been voted in by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society: William J. Hoyt, of Manchester, N. H. ; Frank A. Day and Henry B. Day, of Newton; Mrs. Susan E. Franch, of North Easton; Miss Susan W. Hardy, James J. Storrow, Gardiner M. Lane, Thomas P. Beal and David Loring, all of Boston, and James Stuart, of Brookline. Doyle, the florist, has had on exhibi- tion at his Beacon street store the past week, the vase of 50 carnations which won the prize at the carnation show at Horticultural hall last week, they being grown by William Nicholson, of Framingham. Michael J. Norton, of Park street, supplied the decorations for the dinner of the Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association held at the Cop- ley Square hotel last Thursday. J. J. Comley, of Newburyport, has had his whole stock ruined by a leak in the gas main, the gas being carried through the ground and entering his greenhouses. Galvin, the florist, furnished some elaborate decorations for the Gaskill- Dow wedding at King's chapel on Sat- urday. The George A. Sutherland Company recently employed a new wire worker, Joseph Kadlex, formerly with Jansky. Nicholas F. McCarthy and William .1. Elliott are expected home from the West Indies trip next week. Henry A. Robinson & Company are placing some very fine ferns on the market the present week. Henry Penn, of Bromfield street, has just put on a linn new delivery wagon. H. P. S. Baltimore. THE M.\RKET. There is not much change in the con- ditions of the cut flower trade, the demand being not excessive, hardly nor- mal, but keeping fully up to the supply in most cases. Through the week good roses have been exceedingly scarce; American Beauty practically unobtain- able in the local market, and all other sorts barely suflicient for daily calls. There was not enough good stock on St. Valentine's day to go around and many more roses, lily of the valley and vio- let.'? would have been promptly, even eagerly, taken up. Carnations increase in numbers and show marked improve- ment in quality. Single violets are growing in yiopularity. The weather shows fair symptoms of vernal changes. One or two more snow storms, cold winds, sleety streets, and then slush for a few hours in the middle of some days, make up another week of doleful and business-depressing experience; but with it all there have been some few days with bright sunshine and some little warmth, which draw people into the streets. S. B. St. Louis. The market this week has held its own. The first part of week was very cold. "Violets on St. Valentine's day brought 75 cents per 100. Owing to the intense cold the shipments did not arrive till late in the afternoon of the 14th, then they were too late to be of any service for that day. Now they are selling at $3 per 1,000 and in clean up sales at $2 per 1,000. Carnations are now plentiful, especially colored. White has a tendency to be scarce. Roses are scarce, although a trifle more plentiful than last week. Lilies are iu good demand and .sell readily if they are in good condition. A good many Harrisii lilies are badly bruised and some better method of packing should be found by the growers in order to avoid this. Smilax and asparagus are selling well. Ostertag brothers report trade good, especially in funeral work. S. H. Hibbert, of De Soto, Mo., was a visitor this week. James Arata with Young & Son is slightly indisposed. V. Cincinnati. The exhibition of roses at the rooms of the Florists' Society last Saturday was a success in every particular. The blooms exhibited were first class and the exhibitors might well feel proud of their efforts. Judge Theo. Bock, of Hamilton, O., awarded the premiums and his decisions gave satisfaction in every class. W. K. Partridge received first for best general display, also on Bridesmaid, Ivory, Golden Gate and Liberty, and second on Meteor. George & Allan, first on Meteor and Perle; sec- ond on American Beauty and Bride and third on Bridesmaid. Gus Meier was first with Bride and second on Brides- maid. Peter Weiland was third on Bride. A vase of the new rose Uncle John was also shown by Peter Rein- berg. There has been a good business in the shipping line although local florists have not been very busy the last few days. Carnations are increasing in quantity but the supply of roses is not up to the demand. Violets are fine and sell well. Bulbous stock was never bet- tor and there is a good market for lilies. Asparagus and smilax is selling well and the supply is diminishing. Clarence Ohmer who has been ailing for the past six weeks, is again able to be about and has resumed his duties at E. G. Gillette's commission house. Julius Baer is busy fitting up his new store and when finished he will have the finest store in tliis citv. A. 0. HuNTSViLLE, Ala. — Gustav Hoffman disappeared some six weeks ago and his effects have been attached and sold, not realizing enough, however, to pay debts. 192 The American Florist. Feb. 25, Twentieth Year. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, S2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in tlie 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 cons'cutive Inser- tions, as follows — 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 53 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 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. When sending us change 0/ address, always send the old address at the same time. And don't forget that prices for plants and flowers must pay those below zero coal bills. Effect of Soot on Lilies. Ed. American Florist:— What are the effects of soot on lilies, mixed in the soil and applied in liquid form? I have tried it in liquid form on early Harrisii lilies, and all the tips of the leaves died or turned brown. Was the liquid too strong — I used a bushel of soot to a barrel of water? Beginner. The effect of using too strong a solu- tion of soot is noticed in the tips of the leaves turning brown within a week after using. The remainder of the plant seems unaffected. Soot is danger- ous to use on lilies and we do not advo- cate its use. O. Hyacinths and Narcissus for Easter. Ed. American Florist:— How long will it take to bring in hya- cinths and Narcissus Von Sion for Easter in a greenhouse with a temper- ature of 55° at night and 70° in the daytime? W. D. Hyacinths and Narcissus Von Sion will take about a month in a green- house with a temperature of 55° at night and 70° in the daytime to come in for Easter. Easter comes so late this year, however, that if a cool green- house is available, hyacinths and nar- cissus, by adopting the usual methods, would come in just about right if left there; but if, as the inquiry suggests, a greenhousei with temperatures as stated is what the grower has at his disposal, he will not be far wrong by putting them in the greenhouse a month before Easter. David McIntosh. That Misfit Glass Tariff. Ed. American Florist:— Since the cost of glass is one of the chief items in greenhouse construction and repair, it would seem as though the florists ought to be unanimous in push- ing any measure which promised to bring about a reduction in the price of that article. There ought to be no ques- tion that a reduced tariff would enable us to buy cheaper glass. The "protec- tion of infant industries" has been a cloak used to cover a great many unjust exactions; and while I confess to a great deal of ignorance of the exact facts in this case, the general impres- sion certainly is that the glass business in this country is dominated by a trust, and that except for foreign competition we are absolutely at the mercy of this trust. Whether Mr. Smith is correct as to the margin there is in this business, must be a mere matter of conjecture to the most of us; but as glass has been manufactured on an extensive scale in this country for a great many years, the glass industry ought by this time to get along without protection. Any movement on the part of the florists must be very general and simultaneous; and it must also be made at the right time, if it is to have any effect, because the glass manufacturers are certainly alive to their own interests, and are going to use every effort to secure a continuance of the protection they have so long enjoyed. Our senators are so strongly entrenched, as a rule, that many of them would feel they might safely ignore the protests of their flo- rist constituents; but it certainly ought to have a great influence upon the actions of the representatives, if every florist in the country would write the member from his district urging that some action should be taken upon this question. So far as we are concerned in this immediate locality, the question of freight is fully as vital as the question of the tariff; but we would hail with delight the prospect of any relief in either direction. J. A. Valentine. Society of American Florists. department of plant kegistkation. A. E. Mauff, Denver, Col., submits for registration Nephrolepis Bostonien- sis Mauffii. A sport from Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. Described as a stronger grower, the fronds arching and forming a double curve; pinnse strikingly undu- lating. Introducers of new varieties of plants home-raised or imported, whether mem- bers of the society or not, are earnestly requested to send to the secretary a list giving name, origin and description of such new plants, to be disseminated during 1905, for the purpose of record in the annual report of the society. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of societies are requested to send us advance information of special meet- ings, and of changes In dates of regular meetings.] Baltimore, Md. — Gardeners' Club of Baltimore, Boyal Arcanum building, 18 W. Saratoga street, Monday, February 27, at 8. p. m. Boston, Mass. — Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society, Horticultural Hall, Saturday, March 4, at 11 a. m. Lecture on "Some Aspects of Hardy Flower Culture," by A. Herrington. Cleveland, O. — Cleveland Florists ' Club, Progress Hall, 244 Detroit street, Monday, February 27, at 7:30 p. m. Detroit, Mich.— Detroit Florists' Club, Cowie building, Farrar and Gratiot avenue, Wednesday, March 1, at 8. p. m. Grand Eapids, Mich. — Grand Kapids Florists' Club, Board of Trade rooms. Pearl street, Monday, February 27. Holyoke, Mass. — Holyoke Horticul- tural Society, Wednesday, March 1. Manchester, Mass. — North Shore Hor- ticultural Society, Friday, March 3. New Bedford, Mass. — New Bedford Horticultural Society, Tuesday, Feb- ruary 28, annual supper. Oceanic, N. J. — Monmouth County Horticultural Society, Friday, March 3. San Francisco, Cal. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, Saturday, March 4. Utica, N. T.— Utica Florists' Club, 183 Genesee street, Thursday, March 2, at 8 p. m. Worcester, Mass. — Worcester County Horticultural Society, Horticultural Hall, Thursday, March 2, at 2:30 p. m. Lecture on "The Missouri Botanical Garden and its Work," by Edmund A. Engler, illustrated by stereopticon. Advertising in a Trade Paper. There is no exaggeration in the claim that the trade journal provides the cheapest and most effective means of introducing many articles of merit. Everyday experience proves the accu- racy of the assertion. But it does not mean that the average merchant who is well stocked is going to buy at once because he has seen an advertisement that has interested him, nor that he will do more, as a first step, if he needs goods, of the class advertised, than send in the usual inquiry for samples, or further information, which, if found satisfactory, will justify his giving an order for a new article. The wisdom of keeping an advertise- ment before the trade is more than obvious. Goods that are already well known are kept to the front in this way, and some of the most liberal advertisers in trade journals are manu- facturers who have nothing new to sell, but who appreciate the importance of competition, and who will not permit competition to obscure, by their own neglect of advertising, the merits of the goods they offer. To establish the sale of a new article, although aided by the intelligent rec- ognition of novelty and improvement on the part of the retail merchant, surely calls for patience and liberality in dealing with the organs devoted to trade announcements, but which is jus- tified by results, as the success of well conducted trade journals makes abun- dantly manifest. And as a class of pub- lications taught by their own interests, trade journals do excellent service to their advertisers by their fair and mod- erate presentation of information in their reading columns. In brief, they do everything but show the goods offered for sale in the store of the retailer, and at a reasonable price charged exclusively for advertisements. All well conducted trade papers pre- serve their independence; they have not a line of reading space for sale. They make no pretensions to do more than has been mentioned, but they do their work well, with beneficial results to all concerned, provided what is offered is meritorious and a reasonable persist- ency maintained in placing it before the trade. — Trade Press List. 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. igos. The American Florist. 193 SITUATIONS, WANTS, TOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist lor the year 1905 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted— By a firs(-class rosa grower, age 25. Can give g-od references. Address Box 170. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a good rose grower; can show Dost of references. Please state wages paid. Address Box 165, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By an all-around grower, middle aged, west preferred. State wages with and without board. Address Box 173, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By young man desiring to learu the trade; prefer growing roses and carna- tions. Full particulars given on receipt of addres. Box 171, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— In small place, as carna- tion, rose and 'mum grower, able to take charge, aged 28, can show first-rate references Address Box 168, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By gardener and florist; Germau, single, age 29. Good experience in greenhouses and landscaping. Cyclamen growing a specialty. Address Box i69, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By competent gardener, thoroughly experienced in all departments, is open for engagt'ment after March 1 , private place preferred. Address Box 177, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By experienced florist, 29 years old, Hollander, good grower of roses, car- nations, 'mums and general line of pot plants; first-class references. Address Box 166, care American Florist. Situation Wanted- On a private or commercial place, by an experienced young man, siogle, 25 years of age; life experience in all diflFerent branches, and able to take charge. A.ddress Box 164, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a young German florist; 12 years' exper.ence in greenhouse work, retail flower store, decorating and design work. Please state wages. F. Y. Wllbelms, 935 PulaRki St., Milwaukee. Wis. Situation Wanted— By practical florist: 12 years' experience on commercial places. Ger- man-American, age 28, married, no children; best of references. Near Boston preferred. A. Koch, 657 Stevens St., Lowell, Mass. Situation Wanted-'By florist, speaks German and HuDijarian, good experience in all depart- ments, can grow good roses, carnations, trees. Diploma from Budapest, Hungary. Address Thohas Madarasi, lOU U'. Thomas St., " South Bend, Ind. Situation Wanted— As working foreman, 33 years of age, tiiugle, reliable, sober, German, 19 years' experieuce in roses, carnations, bedding, design, landscape, vegetables, etc.; best of refer- ences. Please state wages. Address Box 163, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By French gardener, SO years old, Bingle, sober, life experience in all oraDches. American private place in east pre- ferred can furnish first-class references. Address B. Goerry. Hotel of Paris, Eighth St., near Olive, St. Louis, Mo. Situation Wanted— By a No. 1 florist as fore- man or manager, 20 years' experience, married, 40 years of age, good designer and decorator, strictly temperance; good salary expected, good up-to-date place wanted, southwest preferred. Address Box 180, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By German florist age 24, single, life experience in roses, carnations, 'mums and general stock of bedding and deco- rative plants; neat and quick worker, as grower or assistant with chance for advancement. Ref- erences. Please state full particulars. Address Box 178. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By Al grower of roses, car- nati'iDs, 'mums, palms, orchids and general line of bedding plants, also vegetables; married, no children; capable of running any size place profitably; can build and equip greenhouses if necessary. State particulars in first letter. Address Box 159, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By practical florist; Ger- man, single, life experience as wbrking foreman. Can handle men successfully with best results. Good grower of cut flowers and general stock of bedding and decorative plants. First-class prop- agator. Good quick worker. References. Please state full particulars. Address Bos 176, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Good rose grower and general greenhouse work. Address C. H. Frey, 1133 O St., Lincoln, Neb. Help Wanted— Single man for cut flowers and bedding planes. The F. BlondbblCo., Oak Park Ave. and Augusta St., Oak Park, 111. Help Wanted— Grower with experience in roses and carnatious, single man preferred. Address Mrs. a. M. Schaper, :i29 Balmoral Ave.. Chicago. Help Wanted— Grower's assistant, young man witb some experience in cut flowers and general stock. Address M. M, Strono, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Help Wanted— A reliable man to take charge of small place, to grow carnations, roses, 'mums, violets and general stock. Address E. Power, Frankfort, Ky. Help Wanted— An assistant for carnations and violets, must be sober and steady and not afiaid of work. Address Hugh Chesney. Farmiogton, Conn. Help Wanted— Good counter man in seed store, must understand garden^rs' requirements; give references, age, qualiflcatlons and present condi- tion. J. A. Everitt, Indianapolis, Ind. Help Wanted- Young man with experience in bedding and pot plants, must be a hustler to hold job. Give references and state wages required, Address C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Help Wanted— Gardeners, 25 to 30 years of age, with some knowledge of landscape gardening, good wages; only good workera need apply. Address C. G. De Wever, Head Gardener, Lewis Pub. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Help Wanted— F orist and gardener: middle- aged, single German preferred. Will give charge and steady position to a good man. Write for particulars to ri ■• John Feiden, Great Falls, Mont. Help Wanted— Working foreman. 23 to 3. years of age, with executive ability, capable of handling men, acquainted with landscape gardening. Address C. E De Wever, Head Gardener, Lewis Pub. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Help Wanted— Specialist to grow pot roses to perfection (in bud and bloom) for the wholesale trade, there are over 50.000 in all the best vari- eties in 4 to 7-inch pots. Unquestionable refer- ences or testimonials required. Address N. Studeu, WasLington, D. 0. Help Wanted— A florist who understands roses, carnations, 'mums and general stock. Young single man preferred. Wages 87.50 with good board and room. References required. State particulars in first letter. J. H. Krone, Jr., Fort Smith, Ark. Help Wanted— Gardener and florist, a man capable of taking charge of vegetable garden and flowers on our grounds, single man preferred. Address giving experience, references, age and salary expected, we to furnish room and board the year round. C. H. Sti:u8on, Hotel Mgr, Mudlavia, Kramer, Indiana. Help Wanted— A good grower of roses, carna- tions, cbrysautbemums and general stock of plants. Muso be sober and good worker. State age, experience and wages expected with refer- ences. Address SoNNTsiDK Greenhouses, Owosso, Mich. Help Wanted—Young single man as gardener and florist on private place at Lake Mlnnetonka. Must be bright, pleasant soberand neat appearing; able to handle men and keep grounds, gardens and greenhouse in proper shape. 3ood treatment and pleasant place to work. Give experience and references in first letter. Place open April 1; Wages $35 00. board and lodging. Address D. W. Desmond, St. Bonifacius, Mion. For Sale— Ballard's Greenhouse. $750. Perry, Iowa. For Sale— Retail flower store; good location, Chicago. Box 131, care American Florist. For Sale — About 9,000 square feet glass, good dwelling, one acre ground; no competition. Reason for selling, rheumatism. Address B. W. Williams, Greenville, Pa. For Rent— $50 per month, five greenhouses, 9,000 square feet of glass, nine and one->half acres of good ground, bouse and barn, long lease. $1,000 cash for stock, etc , near Chicago. Address Box 152, care American Florist. For Sale or Lease— For a term of years,' a modern greenhouse plant of 25,000 sq. ft. of glass, Stable, cottage and hen houses. Situated in a pleasant Massachusetts village. Address Bos 174, care American Florist. For Sale or Rent— Opportunity for capable man, with or without capital, greenhouses to rent or buy, $600 for stock and $500 a year for rent, or $8,000 to buy. Will make payments possible to right man. Address Box 167, care American Florist. For Sale— First-class greenhouse property in good condition, 8.000 square feet of glasH, more or less. 100 miles south of Ctton street, twenty blocks from business section. For further particulars and price address Houston. Lock & Brown, 715 Braly Building, Los Angeles, Cal. For Sale- Having decided to retire from the greenhouse business we are going to sell our entire plant at a bargain, consisting of 12,000 square feet of glass, all built new and up-to-date, heated with steam, complete for carrying on retail or wholesale business, two dwellings, barn and all equipments for running a first-class estab- lishment; been established 12 years in a city of 10,000; no competition, elegant retail trade, plenty of land for enlarging. For particulars address Box 172, care American Florist. UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY. For Sale- Greenhouse property, stock and retail business, consisting of eight greenhouses and store, about 22,C00 feet of glass, fully stocked and in first-class running order, steam heat, electric lights, etc., situated in wealthiest part of Phila- delphia, ritiht in center of a growing population. Doing a first-class retail business. A splendid opportunity; only $3 500 cash required, remainder can remain on mortgage at 5 per cent. To c I use an estate. Box U4, care American Florist. Florist Wagon For Sale. Built to order of the very beet material, seat and sides upholstered in leather, two windows on each side, double plate beveled glass, color of painting, body dark Prussian blue with gold trimmings, silver trimmings on hubs, shafts and running eear, wheels painted vermilion red with black stripes, silver side lamps, eight movable shelves inside, everything first-class and cost $235 eighteen months ago; rubber tires All guaran- teed as represented. A fine wagon for florist in large city: is very attractive. Will give six months' credit to responsible party. Have three others and can do without it. Pricft $'75 WALTER BUTLER. Florist, Chillicothe, 0. Wanted... For a considerable establishment In Ger- many; nurseries and greenhouses; outflowers a specialty, FIRST-CUSS MANAGER, GERMAN. 30 to 40 years, evangelic, best recommended, must understand management to general and special growing of roses and carnations. Wages, $75.00 per month, share in profits, free lodgment and fuel. A permanent posi- tion to the right party. Apply at once. Copies of testimonials and references in first letter. Address Box 168. oare AMERICAN FLORIST. egggggggggg® American Florist 18 PAID FOR CIRCULATED AND READ. SSSgggggSSgSgSgg§S^BS32S 194 The American Florist. Feb. 2s, San Francisco. HOSE SHORT IN SUPPLT. We were treated to splendid weather the past week. The scarcity of roses still continues. All kinds seem to be off crop at present. This scarcity helps to move the large quantity of carna- tions which are arriving. Some of the fancy varieties took a drop this week. The warm weather last week put the Lawson a little off color. Flamingo also did poorly. The retailers claim this variety does not keep as well as would be expected. Some Harrisii lilies are coming in, but not very freely as yet. The mild weather has thrown plenty of bulbous stock into bloom outdoors, such as tulips and Dutch hyacinths. Orchids are going freely, with prices firm. Smilas is bringing from $1 to $1.50 per dozen strings. Shipping trade was not up to the standard of former years owing in a great measure to the mild winter in the north and the care- lessness of the express companies in overheating of the express cars. The complaint is very general in the latter case. NOTES. Joseph Thompson, head gardener to Dr. Tevis, has a great showing of hya- cinths. There are many thousands planted here of almost all varieties. The greenhouses contain a fine collec- tion of decorative plants. Dr. Tevis is about to begin work on the new aqua- rium which he is presenting to Golden Gate park. It will be the finest in the world, costing over $3,000,000. H. Plath, probably the largest grower of decorative plants in this vicinity, has all his houses in splendid shape. His new seedling adiantum is a fine thing, but Mr. Plath says he has a newer one that surpasses them all. Mr. Plath is state vice-president of the S. A. F., having been appointed by President J. C. Vaughan. George Nunn, gardener to S. E. Slade, at Menlo Park, has a magnificent show- ing of orchids and decorative plants at the recently erected conservatories. Although this is a comparatively new place, remarkable strides have been made in the way of developing the nat- ural beauty of its surroundings. John O'Hearn, formerly head gar- dener to the Hayward estate at San Mateo, has entered into a co-partner- ship with C. Hermann and they have erected several houses near Laurel Creek. They will make a specialty of carnations. Otto Haeffner, who for several years has been in charge of Lynch 's range of greenhouses at Menlo park, has resigned. Otto made a host of friends during his stay at this establishment who regret to see his departure. A visit to Frank Mills' place shows everything in first class shape. The large new house recently added is planted to longiflorum lilies, all of which are looking thrifty and free from disease. Navlet Brothers, of Sacramento, are erecting several greenhouses at their recently purchased property on the Eiv- erside road. They will be devoted to flowers for the firm's store on K street. John Vallance, head of the plant department of the Cox Seed Company, says trade is very good with a healthy demand along all staple lines. Joseph Joachim, recently in charge of the Jas. L. Flood greenhouses, has accepted a place in the orchid houses of John H. Silvers & Company. Serveau Brothers are making many improvements at their branch at Por- tola and are already busy at work on stock for next season. The new iron greenhouses which Paul W. A. Grallert recently erected are giving splendid satisfaction. Mr. Sohenck, representing Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., was a visitor this week. Noema. Pittsburg. florists' club meeting. The February meeting of the Florists ' Club eclipsed any other like event held by the club, in point of interest and enthusiasm. The meeting produced three important features, the election of club oflicers for the year, the presen- tation of a sterling silver coffee service to the retiring president, Mr. Falconer, and a lively discussion on carnations from a commercial point of view. T. P. Langhans was elected president and is highly deserving of the honor. He will no doubt continue to create interest that will keep the club moving in the same successful direction. Following are the names of the other officers for the year: E. C. Keinaman, vice-presi- dent; H. P. Joslin, secretary; E. C. Lud- wig, assistant secretary; Fred Burki, treasurer; P. S. Eandolph, John Bader and Fred Burki, executive committee. The president appointed JohnWyland, W. Clark and E. C. Ludwig as a com- mittee to render judgment on the blooms exhibited. H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md., displayed their prize winner which received a medal at Chicago, under the name My Maryland. The F. E. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. Y., showed White and Variegated Law- son. A. J. Guttman, New York, showed Victory. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa., showed John E. Haines, Yellow Star of Bethlehem, and a white seed- ling, No. 337. A. B. Davis & Son, Pur- cellville, Va., showed Red Sport. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa., showed Crisis. G. H. Crane and A. Lorch, De Haven, Pa., an assortment of carnations; The Pittsburg Cut Flower Company showed Lady Bountiful, Fred Burki and others. The discussion regarding carnations was participated in to a lively extent and to sum the matter up it showed that the commission and retail firms are anxious for the entry of some new pink carnation, one that will have character, size and grace. When it came to the presentation, Mr. Falconer was indeed surprised. Thie president outlined Mr. Falconer's valuable services to the club in a fine address. Mr. Falconer expressed his gratitude for the appre- ciation of his services and the beautiful gift and invited all the members to come and see him and drink a cup of coffee with him. E. L. M. Minneapolis. Business has shown an increase and with a minimum amount of stock prices have advanced. Bulbous flowers are appearing more numerous than hereto- fore and their appearance is much wel- comed. The marriage of one of the nieces of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lowry, at St. Mark's church, was one of the many elaborate social functions which called forth the decorator 's skill. O. S. Swan- son had the arrangement in charge. Wild smilax, palms, ferns and a choice assortment of cut blooms were used in quantities. Ralph Latham and Will Desmond are opening a cut flower department in the Dayton dry goods store. Nothing is being spared in the way of fixtures. The location is the best on the main floor. Mr. Latham will also continue his Tenth street store. Murtfeldt & Patthey, 826 Nicollet avenue, report a good trade the past month. They have added an attractive delivery wagon to their business since the first of the year. C. F. R. Columbus, O. A meeting of the stockholders of the Fifth Avenue Floral Company was held this week and the following officers were elected: C. K. Seibert, president; T. D. Seibert, vice-president and gen- eral manager; G. H. Woodrow, secre- tary and treasurer. This firm was organ- ized about five years ago and has been doing a prosperous business. C. A. Roth is doing considerable improving on a two-acre ,plot on the south side. He contemplates putting up some glass this spring and will grow, some of his stock for the store, 5 North High street. Mr. Roth was in the grow- ing business some years ago and for the past few years has had a desire to grow at least part of his stock. The new park commissioners had Gov- ernor Herrick as an invited speaker this week. The governor soon convinced them by his talk that his experience and knowledge of park work was more than the board had expected, and as a consequence were greatly benefited by the remarks made. Cabl. Madison, N. J. The Morris County, N. J., Gardeners' and Florists' Society held its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 8, in Masonic hall. The event of the evening was the reading of an essay on, "The new Varieties of the Chrysanthemum for 1905," by C. H. Totty. The paper was well received by the members and a hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. Totty for his effort. It was sup- plemented by A. Herrington with a com- parison of the European and Australian varieties as grown in America. Meth- ods of seed saving in Australia and New Zealand were explained, and a fact stated, new to many of us, that fiower buds in these places are taken in Feb- ruary instead of our usual time on account of the difference in geographical location. The next meeting promises to develop much excitement. F. W. Holt, of New York, has donated a pair of gum boots, to be bowled for by the individual members of the club. After a short business session we are to adjourn to the alley and prove what we are made of. A committee composed of Messrs. Herrington, Totty and Duckham is to arrange the handicaps, so that every member will have a show to win. E. E. Grand Rapids, Mich. — The Grand River Valley Horticultural Society met February 14. The subject for discus- sion was, "Horticulture at the Great Expositions." igo5. The American Florist. 195 Our Idea. The idea on which this business is built and the idea which has built this business is that every one of our customers is a partner in the business; that the better flowers we give him, the better service we give him, the more money he makes and the more we shall make in the long run. It is our proudest boast that some of the men who do business with us are practical florists who know good flowers from the ground up, and who buy from us because they can do better and have a greater assortment to sell from than they could profitably grow themselves. Quality, Service and Price are our by-words. Let them be your buy-words. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone Long Distance Central 879. Japanese Fern Balls 5 in. and 7-9 in. sizes. Write for prices. VAUBHAN'S SEED STORE, 84-88 Randolph SI., 1 4 Barclay Si, ChlCACO. NEW YORK. Please nuntion the A meyican Florist when writing, OALAX LEAVES AND Leocothoe Sprays. J. 6. LOVEN. Montezuma, N. C. Please mention the American Flori:>t zchen writing, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GREEN GALAX ASSORTED SIlZES. Price and Quality Guaranteed. When our present stock is exhausted, Green Galax, the kind you want, will be scarce and hard to get. Better mail us your order at once. C. W. BURLESON ( SON, LlnvHIt, N. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. National Florists' Board of Trade, Office: 56 Pino Street, Naw York. Credit Reference Bool<. A subsoription to our Credit List will cost you SIO a year, and it may save you SlOO the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful ac- counts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that are in arrears? tiease mention the American Florist when writing. Le Journal lies Roses. Organ of the French Rosarians. Published at Paris. Once a month with colored plates. Subscription $2.70 per Year. Sample Copies Free. ADMINISTRATION JflyRNAL DES ROSES a SUISNES, Brie, Par Grisy-Suisnes. (Seine et Marne), FRANCE. HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are DAC> CER, S1.50and FANCY FERNS, Al quality, $1.50 per lOOO. Biscount on larger orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN GALAX, $1.00 per 1000. Laurel Festooning, good and full, handmade 5o and 6o per yd. Green and Sphagnum Moss, SI. 00 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss, 50o per bag; 5 bags, 12.00. Ivy Leaves, $4.00 per lOOO. Sprengeri, 25o and 50o per bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, &0c per bnnoh or string. Leucothoe Sprays, tlOO per 100; $7.50 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. All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves, Etc., Eto. Our stock is of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write for onr 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. #Tal. No. 1 2 1 4 ^ Madison Square ^^ « jjm Stands at Cut ^MnHV Flower Exchange ^H^V Coogan Bldg., W. ^^m 26th Street & S4th ^W Street Cut Flower A N. Lecakes & Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. Tal. No. 1 2 1 4 Madlaon Square Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & 34th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. artto and Brenu Oalax Leavn, 75c per 1000. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX (Whara quality la Flrat Consideration) Write, Wire' or Phone the tntroduoera, Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. New Crop Southern Wild Smilax now ready in limited quantities. GEORGE COTSONAS & CO., Wholesale and Retail 'Dealers in all kinds of EVERGREENS. Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax. Phone 1202 Mad. Sq. MAIN STORE, 45 W. 29lh SL, BRANCH, 66 W. 28th St, m NEW YORK. THE KERVAN COMPANY, WHOLESALE DEALERS, All Daooratlng Evergreena, Galax, Lauoothoa, Mosaes, Eto. 20 W. 27th Stroat, NEW YORK. Telsphoite 1519 MU>I80K Sq. TO BUY OR SELL AdvortlBO In THE AMERICAN FLORIST. HARDY CUT FERNS. Fanoy or Dagosr Ferns, 31.35 per IQQp. Galax, Brilliant Bronze or Green, 76o per lOOD: M.50 per case of 10,000. Laurel Faatooning, hand-made, full sizes, 4c, 5c and 6c per yd. Made froh daily from the woods. Send us your CHRISTMAS orders now and we will please you. Branob Laurel, 35c per large bundle. Southern Wild Sinllax, per 50-lb. case, SS.SO, Laurel Wreaths and Prinoass Pine Wreaths, made all sizes and prices. Prinoes Pina by the lb. and made into roping. Tell us your wants and we will name you prices. Tel. OfBoe, New Salem, Mass. Mllllngton.'Masa. X V HESDQIJARTERS FOR "SUPERIOR QUALITY" BRAND Wild Smilax 2S pound case $3.00 Zl pound case 4.00 SO pound case S.oo ALWAYS ON HAND, AND IN ANY QUANTITY. NONE BETTER. E. F. WINTERSON CO., 45-47-40 Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO. 196 The American Florist. Feb. 25> HIGH-GRAPE SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. ^^^ "°"^'^' KSt "'' '"''"''• SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR HANDLING LARGE ORDERS. WRITE, WIRE OR PHONE. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Aku E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave CHiCAGfr. Wbol^ale flower/\arK?|l MiLWAUKBB, Feb. 32. Roses, Beauty, long, per doz, 5 00 " med. " 2.00® 3 00 " " short " .75 " Liberty fl.00@12 00 " Chatenay 6 00@12 00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00@10 00 Meteor, Golden Gate 3 00@10 00 " Perle 3.00® 800 Carnations 1..^0® 4 00 Smilax 12 50@15.00 Asparagus sprays 2 00 Valley 3 00 Adlantum 1.50 Violets 50@ l.Oii Callas 12 50@15.00 Romans, Paper Whites 3 00 Harrisii 10.00@12.50 Pittsburg, Feb. 23. Roses, Beauty, extras Ig00@33 00 " ■' No. 1 800@l20O " " ordinary 300@500 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00@15CO " Meteor 600@in.0O Liberties 8.C0@-2000 " Perle, Chatenay 3 00® 8 00 Carnations 1.00® 5 00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 00 Smilax 12..'i0@I5.O0 Asparagus, strings 25 00®50 < 0 Asparagus Sprengeri 2.00® 3 00 Lilies 12 00@I8 00 Adiantum .' 1.(0® 1.50 Mignonette 1 00® 4 00 Daffodils 3 00(3' 6-00 CnicniiiATi, Feb. 22. boses. Beauty, per doz 1.00® 4.C0 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4 00®10.00 " Liberty 8.00@15.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 8.00@12.00 Carnations 1.50® 5 00 Ll'y of the valley 3.00® 4 00 Asparagus 50 00 Smilax )0.00@12.f0 Adlantum 1.00® 1.50 Callas 10.00@12.50 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri In bunches 25a per bunch Harrisii 15.00 Romans, narcissus 3 00 Violets 75® 1.00 St. Louis, Feb. 33. Roses, Beauty, long stem — 4.00® 8.00 " " medium stem 2.00® 8.00 '• " short stem... .50® 1.60 •' Bride, Bridesmaid .5.00®10.00 Liberty 5.00®10.00 Kaiserin 5.00@10.00 Carnations 1.50® 4 00 Smilax 15.00 Asparagus Sprengeri l.BO® 3.00 Plumosus 26.00®10.00 Ferns, fancy per 1000,2 00 Adlantum 1.00® 1.25 Violets, California 40® .60 " Double 50® .75 Lily of the valley 3.0C® 4.00 Romans 2.00® 3 00 Callas 1250®,15.00 Paper White narcissus 3.00 Cleveland, Feb. 23. Roses, Beauty, per doz 1.00® 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00®10.00 " Meteor 4.00(SilO.OO Carnations 2 00® 6.00 Smllax 10.00® 15.00 Asparagus, strings 2.^00®50.00 Sprengeri 1. 00® 2.00 Common ferns 2 00 Violets, single 50® 1.00 " double 76® 1.00 Paper Whites 3.00® 400 SPRING IS COMING. But we are here to care for your wants in Roses, Carnations, Violets, Valley, all kinds of Bulbous Stock, Smilax, Fancy Ferns, Adianium and in fact everything which the florist may want. WILD SMILAX Our Specialty. We can supply it in any quantity. J. B. DESNUD, ''It^^^r- > 'PHONES: Central 3166. Automatic 9922. ■ Fancy Carnations and Roses. PITTSBURG'S LARGEST AND OLDEST WHOLESALERS, PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 504 LIBERTY AVE.. PITTSBURG. PA. j HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., i •» •» Wholesale Cut Flowers «• «• ! 46a Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Peter Weiland, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Room 18, 128 E. Third St, CINCINNATI, 0, Haadquailara for American Beauties and all leading varieties ol Roses and Carnations. All flowers sold at prevailing market prices. Orders received and filled at Greenhouses If desired, by addressing PETER WEILAND, New Castle, Ind. Please mention the American Florist when ivriting. WILLIAM MURPHY, Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers and Florists* Supplies. ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS CARRIED IN STOCK. Send for Price List issued every Monday. WRITE, WIRE OR PHONE 128 E. ad Street, CINCINNATI, 0. Day 'Phone M 930. Night 'Phone W 1191 R. Please menliati the A met ira >i Fh» isl when writings SINNER BROS. WholesnIu Growers flllT CI nilfCDC and.Stiipp.'rsof llUI rLUTfCIld SB WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone — Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Gut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. Extra Select 8 600 30-inob stems 5.00 24-lnch stems 3.00 30-inch stems 2.S0 15-lnoh sterna 2.00 12-lnch stems l.SO Short stems 75@1.25 Per 100 LIBERTY »8.00 to 15.00 CHATENAY 8.00 to 12.00 MAIDS AND BRIDES 6.00 to 10.00 PERLE O.OOto 8.00 UNCLE JOHN 6.00 to 12.00 SUNRISE 6.00 to 10.00 CARNATIONS 200 to 4.00 All flowers are perfectly fresh and properly packed. No charge for P. & D. on orders over $6.00. Pieass tnention the A mericati J^/orisi 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 /poj. The American Florist. 197 Wietor Brothers, ^""cmcAor"* WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. -CURRENT PRICES. SUBJECT TO CHANGE. AMERICAN BEAUTY. Perdoz ae-lnoh aDg Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seeds These are the true variety. 75o per 100; J6.00 per 1000. Now is the time to buy KAISERIN and CARNOT, for early summer flowering, 2X-inoh pots, 84.00 per 100; $J5.00 per 1000. BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, 2H-inch pots, (4.00 per 100; (35.00 per 1000 W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. :j . ft. rtnlt.O.iKilt.ii-tl. ilk .It. ilt..U^il>,-> 1 THE \ iJ.M.McGullough'sSonsGoJ \ WHOLESALE \ \ FLORISTS [ AI.BO SnCCESBOBS TO THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. I CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. \ \ Special attention given to Sliipping Orders. \ \ Sie WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, 0. \ 1 r <^^^^'M''^r^''P'^nl"l'^^'r'^^^^^'P'lrM"l^'^r^l"l''»''^"^r^T'^|''? H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist J402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, HO. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pine SL. ST. LOUIS^ MO. A Compiete Line of Wire Designs. Whol^ale power/\arK?fe Boston, Feb. 23. Roses, Beauty, best 50.00@60.00 " " medium 30.CO@45.00 " " culls 6.00@800 Bride, Bridesmaid 4 00@ 6.00 Extra 8.00@12.00 Liberty 1.00® 8.10 Carnations 1 50® 2.00 " Fancy 2.00® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 3.00 Smllax 8.00@12.00 Adiantum 1.00 Asparagus 35.00@50.00 Violets 35® .50 Philadelphu, Feb. 22. Roses, Tea 8.00@'0.00 '■ extra 12.00®15.00 Liberty 8.00@35.00 " Queen of Edgely, extra 4O00@60.0O firsts 15.00@,25.00 Beauty, extra 40.00@60.00 firsts 15.00@25.00 Carnations 1.50® 6.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 5.00 Asparagus 25.00@50.00 Smllax 13.00@15.00 Violets, single 25@ .50 " double 35® .60 Adiantum 75@ 1.50 Gardenias 16® .20 Mignonette 3.00® 8.00 BUITALO, Feb. 22. Roses, Beauty 10.00@50.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor.. 2.00®12.00 Carnations 2.00® 4.00 Harrisii 15.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 5.00 Asparagus, strings 40.00®50.00 Smilax 15.00 Adiantum 75® 1.50 Lilium Longiflorum 5.00 Violets 50® 1.35 Pittsburg Florists' Excliange, WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies. 228 Diamond St., PITTSBURG, PA. Send for weekly price list and prices on large orders.. J. B. MURDOCH & GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 545 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. RICE BROTHERS, 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies. Wild Smilax I ^'°^^l\?^t^J Shippers of choice Cut Flowers and Greens of all kinds. Try us. ©iite obfolutc ^Zot^ttcnbigfeit ! Jptermit $1.00 fiir nxein Slbonnement. (£§ ift bie 5Iiflid)t eineS S^ben prompt fiit ben „8lmerican glorift" gu beja^Ien, toetl biefer cine ab[oIute 9Joil)trienbigleit fiir ieben SSIumenjiidjler ift. Earl JHoegner, SHaBamct. R.IC. HAYDEN, Seo'y and Treas. WM. J. MUTH, Manager. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO Wholesale Commission Florists CHOICE BEAUTIES, MAIDS AND BRIDE ROSES, FANCY CARNATIONS, TULIPS, DAFFODILS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE FLOWERS. I5I6-I5I8 Sansom Street, Bell and Keystone Phones. Open 7:30 a. m. to 8 p. m. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Michigan Gut Fiower Exchange, WM. DILCER, Mar. Fancy and Dagger Ferni. All Cut Flowers in Season. 38-40 Miami Ave. DETROIT. MiCII. Alway mention the American Flo- O fist when you order stock..jt WHOLESALE • FLORISTS. B.II .od Keyrtone Ph.oM. 1220 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. SUCCESSFUL SELLERS ue the •Kcccifftil crowcn who adycrtlic InJ^J^JtJtJ^JtJiJ^ Wm ■ THE AMERICAN FLORIST. igo5. The American Florist. 199 THE RELIABLE Commission House, Jos.S.Fenrich 48W. SOIhSt., NEW YORK. Talephons 325 Madison Sq. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 Wast 28lh Strsat, TelephoDe 2096. 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-town customers who place their orde's with us that they will not be disappointed. J. K. ALLEN, Wholesale Commission Florist, 106 West 28th Street, :Pf»W ^ITOieiC American Beauties, Orciiids, Roses, Carnations, Violets, S"ut f1o?;.ers!" '" Tal. 167 Madison Square. Opan avary day al 6 a. m. Telaphone No. 756 Madison Square. MOORE, HENTZ & NASH Wholesale Commission Florists, 56 and 67 West 26th St., NEW YORK CITY. Advice of sale note daily. Statement and check weekly. All consignments large or small receive the same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. moLESALEWILLIAM GHORMLEY, Daily Receiver and Shipper ot Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. I Ttliphones 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. M JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Orchids and all Seaaonable Flowers. SI West 28th St., NEW YOBK. Telephone 1906 Madison Squure. Original Pioneer House— Establiahed 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30th St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission ConaigDments solicited. Shipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone 626 Madison. THOMASYOUNGJr. WHOLESALE riOWIST. CHOICEST CUT FLOWERS. 43 W. esth St., NEW YORK CITY. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY— John I. Raynor, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York Market. AMAN1UM CROWUNUM sold here exclusively. 49 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Trasndly&SGlienck NEW YORK CITY. 44 W. 28ih Street, Cut Flower Exchange. N6W Telaphone Na 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^ale [fower/\arK?fe New York, Feb. 22. Roses, Beauty, best 15 f 0@60.00 " " medium 300^^.jt High Grade Cut Blooms. Vfe cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Ftease mention ike A merican Florist when writing. CHICACO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, ^^ CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. OMAHA. HESS&SWOBODA, FLORISTS, 1415 Farnam Street, OMAHA, NEB. 'Phone 1601 and L. 1682. SPRINGFIELD. Nark Aitken FLORIST. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. WASHINGTON. JosGpl) R. Freeman, FLORIST, 612 13th St. N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 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. CHICACO. rr..„„„„x™=. J Central 2851 Telbphonbs: \ A^momatio 1038 JOHN MANGEL, FUORIST, Corner Wabash Ave. and Monroe St. CHICAGO. Orders for Wedding Decorations, Receptions, Funeral Designs and Cut Flowers and Plants In every shape executed with care and despatch. Leading Chicago Retailer. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. GHAS. GHADWIGK, COR. FULTON & LAGRAVE, Grand Rapids, Nich. WHOLESALE and RETAIL FLORIST. 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. joiiN woir, Wholesale and Retail Florist, SAVANNAH, GA. Paper White Nzircissus and Roman Hyacinths. J2.00 per hundred, in any quantity. Long Distance Telephone Connections. A. Gude & Bro. FLORISTS 1214 F St., WASHINGTON, D. C. KANSAS CITy. WILLIAM L. ROGK FLOWER CO. Kansas City, Mo. GALVESTON. Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, 2319 AVENUE M, GAI.VESTON, TEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Designs, Decor^ions. Telephone 1087. All mail, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically filled. Ghatogue Greenhouses MOBILE, ALA. EXCLUSIVELY WHOLESALE. DEQUESTS f om the trade for designs or cut '^ flowers to be delivered at short notice in, or near Mobile or New Orleans, when made through us, will be executed with fresh stock by our re- tailers (Miss Maria Minge, Mobile; Mr. U. J. Virgin, New Orleans), and satisfaction guaran- teed. Only hiph-class orders accepted. Address all telegrams at our ctpense to F. P. DAVIS, Mobile, Ala. Reference, Messrs, R. G. Dun & Co.'s Agency. AMERICAN FLORIST ADS '**'»*■** Always do bus'ness Week days and every day Sundays and holidays All over the country At home and abroad 1905- Th E American Florist. 201 Fancy White Lilac SPeCIAI. PRICE ON I.ARGE I.OTS Fancy Lily of the Valley, $3.00 and $4.00 per J 00. Tulips, $3.00 per J 00. Hudson River Violets, 75c to $J. Fancy Mignonette, $6.00 to $10.00 per J 00. Daffodils and Jonquils, $3.00 and $4.00 per 100. Harrisii and Callas, $12.50 per 100. ^cAMa«eS Per 100 Per 1000 Chatenay $2 50 $20.00 UnoleJohn 2.60 20 00 Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid $1.50 »li,50 Bride 160 12 50 I«OOTBI> Per 100 Per 1000 Ivory $1.50 $12.50 Perle 1.50 14.50 ROSES. 2>^-iuch pot plants. Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond $30 00 »a60.0 i Rosalind Orr English 25.r0 200.00 Chatenay 4.00 30.00 Sunrise 4.00 30.00 Perle von Godesberg 6.C0 40.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Liberty $ 6 00 $15.00 La Detroit 6.00 5000 UnoleJohn 4.00 3500 Kaiserin 4.00 30.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid $3 00 $25.00 Bride 3 00 25.00 Ivory 300 25.00 Perle 3.00 25.00 All plants and rooted cuttings sold under tha express condition that il not satisfactory they are to be returned immediately when money will be ref jnded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. The King off All Scarlet Carnations ROBERT CRAIG (Ward) Will Not Be DIssaminatad Till 1906. : First Delivary Commanclng Dacembar 1,1905. THE IDEAI. CHRISTIVIAS CARNATION. A Genuine Non-Bursting Scarlet Lawson. JUST THE COI-OR OF" THE HOI-I-Y BERRV. Sand your ordars now, with privilege to cancel same at any time prior to December 1. 1905, if on inspection variety does not prove satisfactory. PRICES: $2.50 per doz ; $12 ptir 100: $100 per 1000; 2.500 lots at $95 per lOOu; 5,000 lots at $90 per 1000: 10,000 lott or mors at $80 per 1000. %r^Jor COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Inc., Queens, N.Y. Has Been Awarded The Following Honors: PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATE. American Carnation Society, 92 points. SPECIAL DIPLOMA. American Institute of New Yorl<. FIRST'CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. JVIassachusetts Horticultural Society. FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. New York Florists' Club, 93 points. CRAIC CUP for best undisseminated seedling Philadelphia. C. HARTMAN KUHN SPECIAL PRIZE for best undisseminated seealing. Philadelphia. FIRST PRIZE best 100 scarlet. Chicago. FIRST PRIZE best 50 scarlet seedling. Chicaeo. CaroatioD Cuttings Thoroughly Rooted. Per 100 Per 1000 Gov. Wolcott $3.00 $25.00 Boston IVlarket 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Mra. Lawaon 3 00 25.00 Prosperity 3 00 25.00 Note — We don't quote ridiculously low prices. We simply state that we ship you the best cut- tings at the least possible prices. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Wholesale Growers and Shippers of (;ut Flowers. 59 Wabash Ave., Chicago. My Maryland Was the Sensation of tlie Chicago Exhibition. Easily Out Ranks any Other White. Awarded first-class Certificate of Merit by the American Carnation Society. Lawson Bronze Medal for 100 blooms and S. A. F. Bronze Medal for 60 blooms. We predict that this variety will easily displace any other white. n We are booking orders now for delivery January 1906. Price, $2.60 per dozen; 812.00 per 100; SIOO.OO per 1000. Write us for other new and standard varieties. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. THE NEW ROSE Wellesley mS a Welcome Addition to the List of TORCING ROSES. Color bright pink, with reverse petals clear silvery pink, thus producing a combination that is exceed- ingly effective either in daylight or in artificial light. Growth is very free and exceptionally vigorous and will prove satisfactory every month in the year. Delivery strictly in rotation, beginning April 1. -PRICES:- Own Root. S 28 per ICO S 65 per 260 SI 00 per 600 S2O0 per 1000 Grafted. S 30 per 100 S 70 per 250 SI 30 per 500 $260 per lOOO WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, JOHN N. MAY, Summit, N. J. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 208 The American Florist. Feb. 2j, Washington. BEST -WEEK SINCE HOLrOATS. The business of the past week exceeded that of any previous one since Christmas. There was an. excellent St. Valentine 's day trade in cut flowers, carnations and violets being pretty well cleaned up. In addition to this, it was a record breaking week for dinners, receptions and other social events for which decorations were furnished. King Winter had the middle of the stage for several days, but the social gaiety went on regardless of his heavy tragedy. On Saturday the weather was compara- tively mild and fair, and the transients came out and helped, particularly in the markets, to a good finish. The result of this activity was an increased demand for roses, and several large orders for Bridesmaid went to New York. Whether the cause is with the plants, the growers or the ground-hog, I am unable to state, but rose growing, at present, is not a howling success at several of the ranges in this vicin- ity. Several of the leading decorators are breaking up azaleas by wholesale for table decorations. This should be satisfactory all around. Mine host gets a pretty decoration, the growers and decorators use up the stock that has lain heavy on their hands, while the men of Ghent will now have a chance to do some business. In carnations, there is a good demand for Enchant- ress, Lawson, Prosperity and all scar- lets. Mrs. M. A. Patten, variegated, sells very well and is highly praised by those who handle it, for its keeping qualities. Lady Bountiful, Gov. Wol- cott and Boston Market seem to be lead- ing the whites. Red Sport, which is being disseminated by A. B. Davis & Son, of Pureellville, Va., is popular with the leading retailers of this city and good things are expected of it. Great quantities of tulips and jonquils are being used in table decorations, but the market keeps well supplied with both. Sweet peas are in good supply and qual- ity, selling freely at 35 cents per dozen, retail. NOTES. Many beautiful floral tributes were observed at the funeral of Addison Butler Atkins, late Washington corre- spondent of the Brooklyn Eagle. Pres- ident and Mrs. Roosevelt sent a large wreath composed of roses and hyacinths. The owners and staff of the Eagle, Sen- ator and Mrs. Thos. H. Piatt and the Cuban minister and his wife also sent handsome designs. A. Gude & Brother had a great trade in carnations and violets on St. Valen- tine's day. Their specialty was hearts in azaleas, the process of making a heart from an azalea being a trade secret among the sly dogs of their F street store. J. H. Small & Sons are already at work in the great hall of the Pension building on preparatory work for the decorations for the inaugural ball. John Robertson is carrying a fine stock of Enchantress, Estelle, Mrs. M. A. Patten and Lady Bountiful car- nations, grown by John Brown. C. Ponnett, of Alexandria, Va., is now doing business in the Centre market and shows good Bridesmaid roses of his own growing. George H. Cooke was very busy all the week on dinner decorations. S. E. M fl rtl n f innC ^<>^ted Cuttings I Vdi lid LlUild Ready Now 3 ^ Bountiful. Phyllis. Chicago White. S13.00 per 100; SlOO ] Robert Craig. % White Lawson. f 9if1i7 Dmintffiil Undoubtedly the best all-around White Carnation to IMMy DUlUllllUl. date. All should grow it. S6 00 per 100; $50 pet 1000. Rudd's New Light Pink Carnation; line shipper and good keeper. $12.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. Rudd's New White. Very productive. Sells well In _ Chicago market where it is well known and liked. $13.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. Dn|i«>i»* Pfstirf Grand Scarlet. Orders booked now tor delivery January, IVUUCri ^rOlg. jgoe. $12.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. White Sport from Mrs. Lawson, and all who grow Mrs. Lawson well should grow this for white. $7.00 per 100; 00 per lOOO. Per 100 1000 Albatross, white $5.00 $10.00 America, red 175 1500 Boston Market, white 3.00 20 00 Cardinal, new scarlet 12.00 100.00 Crisis, new scarlet 1200 100.00 Crusader, red 5.00 40 00 Daheim, crimson 6.00 50.00 Dorothy Whitney, yellow 5.00 40.00 Eclipse, Uornor 8 pink 1200 100 00 Enchantress, light pink 4.00 30.00 Estelle. scarlet 3.00 35.00 Fiancee, new (Mar. 1) 12 00 100.00 Flamingo, scarlet 6 00 50 00 Flora Hill, white 1.75 15.00 Genevieve Lord, light pink 1.75 15.00 G. H. Crane, scarlet 2.50 20.00 Gov. Wolcott, white 2 60 20.00 Per 100 Harlowarden, crimson $2 50 Indianapolis, pink 5 00 Morninii Glory, light pink 2.00 Mrs. Lawson, pink 3.00 Mrs. Joost, pink 1.75 Mrs. Patten, variegated 6 00 Nelson Fisher, deep pink 6 00 Prosperity, fancy 3 00 Queen Louise, white 1.75 Red Lawson, new red. 10.00 Richmond Gem, new scarlet. . . 10.00 The Belle, white 6.00 The Marquis, pink 1.75 Vesper, white 5.00 Variegated Lawson, variegated 12 00 White Cloud, white 1.75 White Swan, new white 10.00 lOOO $20 00 40 00 13.00 25 00 15 00 50 00 50.00 35.00 15 00 75.00 75.00 50.00 1500 40 00 100 00 15 00 80.00 i VAIGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. i Greenhouses, Western Springs, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when wtitinS' $tO per 100 $40 per 500 $75 per 1000 Red Lawson will Bloom 3 |-_ 1 against any other RED 3 lO 1 Carnation on the market $10 per 100 $40 per 500 $75 per 1000 8000 BLOOMS Cut and sold Xmas Week at $1.50 per doz. yjm!^ RED ^^"^ LAWSON 8000 BLOOMS Cut and Sold Xmas Week at $1,50 per doz. $J0 per 100 $40 per 500 $75 per JOOO 50,000 Cuttings Sold and not a word of complaint FINE, STRONG, HEALTHY CUTTINGS $10 per 100 $40 per 500 $75 per JOOO W. J. PALMER & SON, Lancaster, N. Y. CARNATIONS, All the best varieties of this year's introduction. Also a full list of standard varieties including the famous white THE BRIDE. JOHN N. MAY, Summit, N. J. BOSES Catalogues and price lists wanted from all growers. THEODORe WIRTH, Supt. Public Parks. HARTFORD, CONN. Always mention the.. American Florist when you write to an advertiser* 1905- Th E American Florist. 209 CARNATION CUniNGS. Our Cuttings are Well-Rooted and Taken From Selected Stock CLEAN and HEALTHY. PRICE LIST. Per 100 1000 Lawson $«.S0 $12.S0 Guardian Angel 1.00 9.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Morning Glory 1.50 12.50 Mrs. Higinbolham 1.2S 10.00 Estelle 2.50 20.00 Chicago 2.00 15.00 Adonis 2.50 20.00 Flora Hill i.OO 9.00 White Cloud 1.25 10.00 Her Majesty l.SO 12.50 Harlowarden 2.00 1500 Orders Filled Promptly. WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Red Sport (OF MACEO.) RED SPORT has proved the greatest money maker we ever grew, producing more good bloom to the square foot of bench room than any other variety on the place. During the glut the first half of January, we could get but four cents for fancy Lawsons, but sold every RED SPORT bloom we had for five cents each. Every grower who was herein December was carried away with RED SPORT'S possibilities as a future supply of a 'holly berry" red for Christmas. There is no pick in the blooms; they are all a uniform size and color. There are 40 or 50 thousand buds now showing in the various stages of development, and there is not a split or off color bloom in the lot, and every plant is the picture of health. We will plant 20 000 RED SPORT for next season's blooming, the cut from which is already sold to two of Washington's leading retailers. RED SPORT is an easy doer and every grower can successfully grow it. Price for February £0, delivery: 12 for $1.50; 25 for »2.50; 60 for M.OO, post paid; 16.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. niiaan I niiico "le most profitable standard UU66II LOUISe white, $1.25 per 100, post- paid; SIO.OO per 1000. We guarantee all cuttings to be well rooted and to arrive in good condition. : : : ; : A. B. DAVIS & SON, CARNATION SPECIALISTS. r»u.rotsll-«'ille, 'Vcfc. Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS. Send tor price list of all the new and standard sorts. Win. SWaynG] Kennett square, PhUa. 500,000 VERBENAS ^.VnEi The Largest and Finest Stock in the Country. PERFECTLY HEALTHY NO RUST. Prize Rooted Cuttings S"" P" '"O: *5 00 per 1000 Plants, 2V4-inch pots «2.50 per lOu; KO.OO per 1000 300,000 OARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings Clean and Healthy. :::::: CRISIS, N«w Commirelal Scarld. . S12.00 per 100; $100.00 per lOOO. Per too Mrs. Patten $600 Judge Hinsdale 4 00 Lady Bountiful 6.00 100 1000 Wm. Scott $1.25 $10.10 Floriana 1.25 10 00 Lorna 1.25 10.00 Eldorado 1.25 10.00 Mrs. Joost 1.25 1000 Enchantress 3 00 25 CO Per 100 Flamingo $6.00 Dorothy Whitney 3.10 Golden Beauty 3,00 100 1000 Mrs. Lawson $'2.00 $15 00 Adonis 2.B0 20 00 Harry Fenn 2 00 15 00 Gov. Roosevelt.... 1.60 12.00 Mrs. P. Palmer.... 1.25 10 OO Ihe Queen 2.50 20 00 Per 100 Buttercup $3 00 Prosperity 2.00 Mrs. J. H. Manley 2.50 100 1000 Mrs. E. A. Nelson $1.50 $12.00 White Cloud 150 12.00 Flora Hill 1 25 10.00 Portia 1.25 10.00 Queen Louise 125 10 OO Dorothy 1.25 1000 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing— -Finest Grown. ^"Orders boolted for delivery in April, May and June. LUEBTY. rose pots. J 2 00 per 100: 3H-lnoh pots, per 100 Slt.OO BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, BOlDEN GATES, KAISERINS, rose pots, per 100 .... 10.00 ^i4-lnchpots per 100 16.00 SEND FOR PRICE LIST. J.L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Rooted CARNATION CUTTINGS ...K^O'W ieE>A.r>^5r.., WHITE. Per 100 lOOO Queen Louise »10O $10.00 FloraHill 100 10.00 Alba 1.40 1250 Gov. Wolcott 100 laoo Norway 100 10.00 LiUlanPond 1.40 12.60 Chicot 1.20 10.00 PINK Mrs. Thos. Lawson 140 12.50 Enchantress 3.50 30.00 Mrs.Joost 100 10.00 Success 100 10.00 Mermaid 100 10.00 Cressbrook 1.00 10.00 Pres. McKinley 1.40 12.60 Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt 1.40 12.50 SCARLET. „ G. H.Crane 1.00 10.00 Special prices on large lots. Unrooted pips at half price of above. rates. Express prepaid at above prices. Cash or C. O. D. with privilege of examining SCARLET. Per 100 America 1-00 Potter Palmer 100 Estelle 1.40 J H. Manley 160 Apollo 1.60 CRIMSON. , „ Harlowarden 1.40 Gov. Roosevelt 120 YELLOW. Golden Beauty 140 Eldorado 100 VARIEGATED. Prosperity 1-40 Marshall Field 1 40 SUlla 1.40 Armazlndy 100 Viola Allen 1-20 Gaiety 1.20 25 at 100; 250 at 1000 1000 10.00 laoo 12.60 15.00 15.00 12.50 10.00 12.60 10.00 12.60 12.50 12.50 1000 11.00 11.00 LOOMIS FLORAL COMPANY, Loomis, Cal. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. CARNATIONS. S 12.00 per ICO 100 00 par 1000 260 at 1000 rate. ROOTED CUTTINGS. VICTORY To Be Disseminated 1006. -PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR ROOTED CUTTINCS.- Per UO WHITE LAWSON $8.(0 NELSON FISHER 6.00 MRS. PATTEN 6.f0 ENCHANTRESS 4 00 PROSPER! rV 3.00 THE BELLE 600 LADY BOONTIFDL 6.00 Per 100 HARRY FENN 12.60 GOETHE, light pink 2.50 GENEVIEVE LORD 2 60 MANLEY 3.00 MACEO 1.50 CERVERA, variegated 2.00 LAWSON 2.00 -5 per cent discount lor oash with order.- ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, ..If..., New York City. 210 The American Florist. Feb. 25, Newport, E. I. In spite of the severe weather the florists have had a good week, and are well satisfied. Carnations keep firm at 75 cents to $1 per dozen, and the grow- ers realize $2 to $4 per hundred accord- ing to varieties and quality. Narcissus, tulips and violets go very hard; the two former at 50 cents per dozen, and 50 cents is about all we can get for a 75 flower violet bunch. Bride roses sell at $1.50 to $2, and American Beauty at $2 to $8 completes the list. Everybody is very busy, trying to be ready when the rush comes. The Newport Horticultural Society met for its regular last meeting of the month last Wednesday evening and a good number turned out, cold night as it was. After routine business the prize schedule was taken up for consideration. A complete report of the 1905 schedule, dates of exhibitions, etc., will be given in the future. At this meeting John Robert Clark, seedsman of the George A. Weaver Company, and J. B. Parson- age were elected active members of the society. The meeting adjourned to Wednesday evening, March 1, when it is hoped a large attendance will be on hand to settle many important matters. James Boyd, head-gardener to Mrs. William Astor at Beechwood, has been cutting and sending to Mrs. Astor in New York good Harrisii lilies. Samuel Speers and his sister, Miss Eliza T. Speers, have gone to Pittsburg, Pa., to attend the funeral of their uncle, the late Arthur Kenivill. A. H. Folger has been here lor a week in the interest of the Bonnie Brae nur- series of New Kochelle, N. Y. H. J. Hass is having his Thames street store painted very attractively and put in thorough order for the coming sea- son. Areud Brandt will soon move from his Thames street store where he has been so long. ^• Providence, E. I. The cold weather has noticeably affected the violet trade; where one could formerly sell a thousand of these flowers it is now hard to sell five hundred, even though the price is no object and is cut down to unprofitable figures. Never- theless the quality stands the highest in years and bids fair to continue for another month, by which time we may expect to see an immense business in this favorite flower. Prices stand 25 to 50 cents per hundred, with single violets much preferred over the English varieties. Most of the stores obtain .$1 per 100 for the Princess and 50 cents per 100 for California. Carnations and roses continue plentiful, the former at $1.50 to $3 per hundred and the latter at 3 to 10 cents each, wholesale. There is a good supply of tulips and daffodils at $2 per 100. Ferns are high and of only average quality. Business the past week was good, with several prominent funerals to create a demand for first-class stock. Sweeney, of Broad street, was the largest user of roses in this respect, with T. J. Johnston a close second. F. Macrea and J. H. Gushing have been great sufferers from climatic colds and rheumatism this season, although the latter gentleman is on a fair way to permanent recovery. M. M. 3 Large Stock of Well Roofed CARNATION CUTTINGS Selected from Clean, Healthy stock just the kind you are looking for and at ROCK BOTTOivi PRICES as a leader we offer : ; : : MRS. LSWSON, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Per 100 Per 1000 Boslon Market $2.00 Stella 2 00 Harry Fenn 2.00 Roosevelt i 50 Estelle 2.50 $15.00 Mrs. Ine $1.50 1500 Mrs. Nelson 1.50 1500 Triumph 1.50 12.00 Flora Hill 1.OO 20.00 Guardian Angel 1.OO All stock sold with the understanding that if not as represented same is to be returned immediately when money will be cheerfully refunded. Per 100 Per 1000 $12.00 12.00 12.00 9.00 9.00 J. A. BUDLONG. 37 Randolpli St., CHICAGO. £>> V^ « ^^ W ^S This NEW CARNATION has I . V^ I ^^^ I ^^^ been thoroughly tried the last ^^ * W * ^-^ * **-^ two years and is the best SCarlet Carnation we have ever seen. It is a money maker. Send for descriptive circular. Price, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg. Pa. \ Have You Placed Your Order For IfRED. BIRKI The Commercial White? If not do so. All orders booked now are for March delivery 5k C^ JOHN MURCHIE, Sharon, Pa. \ ^^S.S.SKIDELSKY, Philadelphia. \ Please mention the American Florist when writing. CARNATION CUTTINGS WELL ROOTED, FROM SELECTED STOCK. Per 100 Per 1000 NELSON FISHER $7.00 $60.00 MRS. M. A. PATTEN 6.00 60.00 FLAMINGO 6.00 50.00 CRUSADER 6.00 60.00 D.WHITNEY 6.00 40.00 ENCHANTRESS 4 00 80.00 H. FENN 3.00 26.00 MANLEY 3.00 26.00 FAIR MAID 2.60 20.00 QUEEN 3.00 26.00 BACKER Si CO., Billerica, Moss. Nice Clean Stock ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. CHEAP. EnchantreaB, Nelson Fisher, M. A. Patten, Gov. Wolcolt, Boston Market, White Cloud and Mme. F. Joost. Also unrooted of last two varieties. Prices upon application. C. G. VELIE & SON, Marlborough, N. Y. Valley View Greenhouses. U is good business policy ^ ^ ^ to mention the «^ «^ «^ American Florist .when writing to an advertiser.. ROOTED CITTINGS. Fine, Clean, Healthy Stock. .KOS£S. Per lOOPer 1000 AMERICAN BEADTY »3.(0 $35.00 LIBERTY 3.00 25.20 BRIDESMAID 1.50 12.50 BRIDE 1.50 12.50 GOLDEK GATE 150 12 50 IVORY 1.50 12.60 CARNATIONS. RED Per ICOPerlOCO CRDSADER KOO $45.00 FLAMINGO 5.50 45.00 ESTELLE 250 20.00 INE 1,50 12.50 PINK MRS NELSON....: 1.50 12.50 MBS. LAWSON 1.50 12.50 GUARDIAN ANGEL I.IO 9.00 MRS. JOOST 1.25 10.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 1.S5 10.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 LIGHT PINK HIGINBOTHAM 1.00 9.00 GIBSON BEAOTY 12.00 100.00 WHITE BOSTON MARKET : 2.B0 20.00 PERU 1.00 9.00 WHITE CLOUD 1.50 12.50 QUEEN LOOISE 1.00 9.00 FLORA HILL 1.00 9.00 VARIEGATED M. A. PATTEN 5.50 45.00 GEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please men/ ion the American Florist ivhen ivriting. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. NOW READY White Lawson M. A. Patten Flamingo Nelson Fisher Lady Bountiful Albatross The above at $6 per 100; $40 per 1000. The following at $3 per 100; $86 per 1000: Enchantress The Queen Boston Marl£et Fair Maid IMPERIAL GREENHOUSES, "J.'?*' 1905- Th E American Florist. 211 60,000 Grafted RosePlants We are now grafting on English Manetti the above amount of all selected flowering wood. NO BLIND wood used at all. We oflfer for sale, delivery about April ist in 2V2- inch pots, thoroughly hardened ofi and ready to shift into 3y2-inch, the following: Per 100 BRIDE f 10.00 BRIDESMAID 10.00 LA DETROIT 12.00 GEN. MacARTHUR 12.00 LIBERTY 12.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS. READY NOW. Per 100 BRIDE, BRIDESMAID $i.SO CHATENAY 1-50 LIBERTY 2.50 PERLE 2.50 CARNATIONS. Per 1000 GOV. WOLCOTT $12.50 WHITE CLOUD 12.50 NORWAY 12.50 LAWSON 12.50 MORNING GLORY 12.50 JOOST 12.50 ENCHANTRESS 25.00 FLAMINGO 50.00 CRUSADER 4000 ESTELLE 25.00 AMERICA 12.50 CRANE 12.50 PROSPERITY 12.50 GAIETY 1 5.00 ALL PLANTS SHIPPED FROM HINSDALE. Bassett & Washburn, Store: rs Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. Rooted Carnation Cuttings. PINK Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress $3 00 $25 CO Fair Maid 250 20.00 Alpine Glow 2.50 20 00 LawBon 2.00 15 00 Nelson 2.0D 15 00 WHITt Queen 2.50 20.0o Queen Louise 2.00 15.00 BostonMatket 2.60 2O00 Marion 2.0O 15.00 RED Flamingo 6.00 Crusader 6.C0 Crane 2 00 15.00 Mrs. Patten 8.00 Prosperity 2.50 20.00 Harlowarden 3 00 25.00 W« can furnish Cuttings of all ths Standard Varlstlss. The Leo Nicssen Co. 1217 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. CARNATIONS STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS. WE OFFER FIRST.CLASS STOCK OF THE FINEST VARIETIES. » I "^».»,*^»»l I •s.asx-^kn This variety which we are introducing this season we VSrlCQaicQ l«aWSOn. are sure Willi prove to be the very best variegated sort. I'ure ivory white with delicate carmine pencilinga. Mr. W. N. Craig, an authority on everything pertaining to horticulture, says that be knows that this variety will outbloom the favorite Mrs. M. A. Patten lh">e to one. It has the Lawson habit and stem, and is bound to give satisfaction. $12 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. , . , , , , j ■,, u ^ J" J I _,.,___ A bright red sport of Lawson that is bound to be pooular, and will be KGU l_aVV90n. grown where Lawson is popular. $10.00 per 100: $75.00 per 1000. C>«M>>e««n We consider this variety, which we introduced last season, the WnilG l_aWSOna most proUtable white carnation ever sect out. We think it will outbloom any other white two to one. It has given great satisfaction. When the flowers are left on the plants until fully developed they are much larger than Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson. Ae believe this will occupy among white carnations ihe same place that Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson does among pink carnations. Remember that we are headquarters for it. Splendid stock ready for immediate delivery. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. carnation has given splendid satisfaction. $6 00 per 100; $50 00 per 1000, ENCHANTRESS. Freest blooming, bringing highpst mark>-t prices. $+.00 per KO; $30.00 per 1000. MRS THOS. W. LAWSON. $300 per 100: $20 00 uer lOOO. PROSPERITY, .^ magnificent fancy carna- tion. $3.00 per 100; $20 00 per KOO. LADY BOUNTIFUL. A magnificent white of lakt season's intrcduction. $6.00 per 100; $50 00 per 1000. DAHEIM. Dark crimson. Grand stiff stem. Calyx never bursts. Free and abundant bloomer.developing very quickly We con- sider this the best all-around crimsoo car- nation. $S.0O per 100; $50.00 per 1000. MRS. M. A. PATTEN. This grand variegated W« are now preparad to book ordsrs for 180 6 X/lf^XflRY for THE COMING SCARLET CARNaTION ; . . . * '^^ ' *'*^ ■ " This is a real bread-and- butter variety. An early, free and abundant bloomer, with good stem; a magnificent keeper and shipper; flowers of the largest size, commanding ihe very highest price. This is going to be a money maker. Orders will be filled in rotation, as received. Delivery begin- ing December next. S12.O0 par 100; S10O.0O par 1000. F. R. PiERSON COMPANY, Tarrytown-on-lludson. N. Y. ROOTED CUTTINGS READY. White Lawson $7.00 per 100; $50.00 per lOOO. ENCHANTRESS, - - $4.00 per tOO; $30.00 per 1000 PINK LAWSON, - - 3.00 per 100; 20.00 per JOOO Send for catalogue for other varieties. CHICAGO CARNATION CO. WM. PENN READY NOW. NO WAITING. A pleasing shade of pink, on a stiff, wiry stem. Growth clean and upright; no useless foliaee. Flowers lar^e enough for all ordinary purposes. Witt Produce More Flowers por Square Foot Than Any Carnation Now Grown. Worth growing by the thousand but rather than have you miss tr>ing it, I will mall free of charge 25rooiedcuttini?a f"> $2.50; 810.00 per 100; S75.00 per loCO: 250 for $.8.75. SEND FOB LIST OP OTHEB VARIETIES. Queen Louise aod Lillian Pond. $10.00 per 1000. Floriana and Harry Fann. $12.50 per lOCO. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when wrtttng. Rooted Carnation Cuttings Mrs. -All Orders Filled In Rotation. Per 100 M. A. Patten variegated $8 OO White Lawson 5 00 Flamingo scarlet 6.00 Albatross white 5.(0 Enchantress 3.O0 Queen white 2.50 Boston Market white 3.00 Queen Louise, Lawson 2 00 J. H. Manley scarlet 2.00 Challenger scarlet 2.00 Write for Prices on large Lots. 5 Per Cent Discount for Cash with Order. Jas. D. Cockcroft, rKT'' CARNATIONS =r4s WHITE LAWSON. The king of white sorts. A strong grower and a free bloomer. We have 60OO ready to be shipped. All orders will be filled in rotation. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Per 100 1000 Lady Bountiful $7.00 $60.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 6.00 60 00 Nelson Fisher 7 00 60.00 Daheim 6.00 60.00 Enchantress 3.60 80.00 Boston Market 2.60 20.00 The Queen 2.60 20 00 Mrs. T. W. Lawson 2.00 18.00 Gen. Maceo 2.00 16.00 MorningGlory 2.00 15.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt 3.00 26 00 Melba 150 12 00 Queen Louise 150 12.00 White Cloud 1.50 12.00 CRAFTED ROSES. We are now booking orders for future delivery. Write for prices. WOOD BROS, Fishkill, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist when writing. mporter and xporter Wm. P. Craig L" Rl3nts, Duilxs and Seeds. 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Please mention Ihe A merican Florist when writing. 212 The American Florist. Feb. 25, Toronto. THE MAEKET. Business for the first half of February was unprecedented, all lines of flowers moving freely. Carnations are the only flowers which are at all plentiful, and so many more of these are being grown in this section that it will take an extra amount of business to cause a shortage. Roses are of very flne quality, though not as plentiful as the growers would like, especially when such heavy coal bills are running up. Meteor are show- ing very good color and Bride and Bridesmaid are coming with very strong stems. Select carnations are every- where, and we thought them invincible until the American grown stock came along. Violets in large quantities are moving freely. Calla and Harrisii lilies are now more plentiful. St. Valentine 's day proved a good one. Violets have now become the favorite medium of remembrance, and many hampers and fancy arrangements were sent out. The visit to Toronto of the governor- general and suite has been postponed owing to sickness in the family, and consequently several large decorations have been cancelled. The Georgetown Floral Company is sending in good Bride roses. FLORISTS' AND GABDENEES ' CLUB. The carnation show held by the Flo- rists' and Gardeners' Association was much affected by the severe weather last week and a number of fine exhibits did not arrive until too late to be placed in competition, but those that did arrive were all of fine quality, and although the show was not as large as other years, the stock was decidedly better. Even thougn the weather was below zero, the exhibits with one excep- tion, arrived in perfect condition. The exception, we regret to say, was Ked Lawson, which in its frosted condition in the box looked very good and we were able to tell what really fine blooms they were before being shipped. The special awards were for the best vase of carnations, a silver cup, which was won by the Chicago Carnation Com- pany, Joliet, 111.; for the best collec- tion of carnations, J. H. Dunlop, first; Chicago Carnation Company, second; for the finest cut blooms in flowers, J. H. Dunlop, first; Wm. Fendley, Brampton, second; for the best collection of flow- ering plants, Manton Brothers, first; J. H. Dunlop, second. William Scott, of Buffalo, having somewhat recovered from his recent illness, honored us with judging the exhibits. Following is a list of exhibitors: J. E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa., a fine vase of his seedling J. E. Haines; Cottage Gardens, blooms of Eobt. Craig and Lieut. Peary; Chicago Carnation Com- pany, Lady Bountiful, which was awarded the challenge cup, and Cardi- nal, Fiancee, "White Lawson and Enchantress. E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., sent a fine vase of the Cardinal and Lady Bountiful which arrived too late to be in competition, although they were in time to be placed on view dur- ing the evening. They were, however, judged and the Cardinal scored 27 points, or two more than the variety which lifted the cup. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md., were also late with their shipment, which did not arrive until Saturday morning. It consisted of a vase of their seedling My Maryland. Wm. Fendley, Brampton, showed Enchantress, Crane, Estelle, Queen Lou- ise and some fine double and single vio- lets. J. H. Dunlop exhibited his collec- tion of Enchantress, Lady Bountiful, Flamingo, Harlowarden, Adonis, Mrs. Nelson and Lawson. Chas. Turpe showed a fine vase Lady Bountiful. Joseph Bennett, Montreal, sent speci- mens of Piersoni and Boston ferns. J. H. Dunlop had the only exhibit of roses. He had vases of Bride and Bridesmaid, Franz Deegan, Meteor and Gen. MacArthur. All the above had stems from three to four feet long. Manton Brothers showed a group of miscellaneous plants nicely arranged. Among the visitors were: Wm. Fendley, Brampton; F. Friedly, Chi- cago; S. Jordan, Peterboro; C. Morgan, Hamilton; C. Webster, Hamilton; W. Hageman, New York. H. G. D. Milwaukee, Wis. — A fire in the Mil- ler block damaged the retail store of Currie Brothers to the extent of $200 on the evening of February 13. CARNATIONS. Genevieve Lord, Lawson, Fair Maid. Mrs. Patten, Encliantress, Gen. Gomez, Apollo, Morning Glory, White Cloud. Wolcott, Prosperity. ROSES. Gen. MacArthur, Uncle John, Perle, Chatenay, Ivory, American Beauty, Bride, Kaiserin, Bridesmaid. La Detroit. Golden Gate, WE offer Rooted Cuttings of the above at low- est market rates. All tlrst- class stock. Cuttings are carefully selected. AA'e wish to call special attention to the CEN. MacARTHUR, which we believe to be the coming red rose. Prices on application. POINSETTIAS, 1-yr-old, $S per 100. The Gasser Company, Euclid Ave., CLEVEUND, OHIO. please mention the Aiuerican Florist when writing. ^ROOTED GARNAriON CUTTINGS^ Per 100 1000 i.oO $50 00 BO.OO 25.00 20.00 WHITE LAWSON FLAMINGO 6.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 THE QDEEN 2.50 CARDINAL, from 2-incb pots 12.00 Larchmont Nurserle LarchmonI, N. Y. Please mnttiott the A merican Fiorist when witting. For Sale One thousand Rooted Carnation Cuttings of FLAMINGO for $40.00 and One Thousand of ADONIS, $25.00. Cash with order to parties not known. Stock tine. JOHN L. WYLAND, "^"pr"- Please mention the A merican Florist when 7vriting. CARNATIONS 150,000 Rooted Cuttings. Per 100 1000 Queen Louise $1.00 $10.00 America 1.00 10.00 G. H. Crane i.CO 10.00 Eldorado 1.20 10.00 Marshall Field 1.40 12.50 Armazindy 1.00 10.00 Mrs. Joost 1.00 10.00 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 1.40 12 50 Pros. McKinley 1.40 12.50 Success 1.00 1000 Harlowarden 1.40 12.50 Unrooted cuttings at half price. Terms: Cash or C. O. D. With privilege of examina- tion. Express prepaid at above prices and satisfaction' guaranteed. HERMITAGE CARNATION CO., LOOMIS, CAL. Please mention the American Florist when writing. CARNATIONS. PETUNIAS. SALVIAS. Strong Rooted Cuttings. N.Fisher. ...85.00 Waloott ....S3.00 $18.C0 Indianapolis 4 00 Lawson.... 1.50 14.00 Enchantress 2.50 S24.00 Glacier 1.50 14.00 B. Market.. 2.00 18.00 Prosperity.. 1.50 14.00 Estelle 2.00 18.C0 Double Fringed Petunias ZlV^ headquarters for these. Six distinct novelties, labeled, $1.25 per 100; $1000 per 1000. ^nlvTM Two Best, Lord Fauntleroy (dwarf), OOIVia, Bonfire (tall), Jl per 100; $8 perlOOO. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. TheW. T.Buckley Co., NEW CARNATION William Pcnn A very pleasing salable shade of pink. I have grown it for five years and It gave me more good salable flowers than any other variety up-to-date. Should be planted by every grower of cut flowers if he wants a continuous cut of flowers the whole season. Every shoot a flower. I will mail 25 well-rooted cuttings free of charge for 83 60; $10 per 100, $75 per 10(0. 250 for «IB.7B 10,000 cuttings now ready. All orders filled promptly, FRANK L KOHR, Lancaster, Pa. R. F. D. No. 3 UNROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. The following at $3 per 100; $26 per 1000 White Lawson M. A. Patten Flamingo Nelson Fisher Lady Bountiful Crusader The fallowing at $2 per 100; $16 per 1000 Enchantress The Queen Boston Market Fair Maid IMPERIAL GREENHOUSES. "J.'^f- RICHIV10ND GEM Also Pnr 100 1000 Enchantress $10] $30 00 Lawson 1.68 12 50 Joost 1.25 laoo Marquis 1.25 lOOO READY NOW. Freest Scarlet on the market to-day. SIO.OO per 100; I40.00 per 500; $75.00 per 1000. Per KO 1000 Per 100 1000 Prosperity $1.60 $12 50 Estelle 200 1500 The pricf isn't high. The quality cannot be surpassed. Boston Market $3.50 $30 00 While Cloud 1.60 12,50 Queen Louise 1.25 10,00 Flora Hill 1.35 lOOO Qu3llty Is Our Hobby W. C. HILL FLORgL CO., Please mention the American Florist to advertisers. Streafor, III. 1905- Th E American Florist. 213 WE WISH TO ANNOINCE TO THE TRADE THAT WE ARE THE SUCCESSORS OF W. p. PEACOCK, DAHLIA £ F>ECIAI.IST. SEND FOR OUR BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE FOR 1905, NOW READY. L. K. PEACOCK, INCORPORATED, Atco, New Jersey, Money by TELEGRAPH. Order now, the TELEGRAPH GERANIUM. Will make money faster than any plant you may handle this season. A prize winner all over. Pronounced the finest on the market. ^Vill sell off your bench at sight for $3.00 per doz., and give tone to your establishment. STRONG PLANTS, 2^-INCH, 315.00 PER 100. For sale by the leading houses, and Thomas Devoy & Son, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Dahlias Mrs. Winters The beautiful new white is still queen of the world, strong tubers, 810 00 per 100. Ingeborg Egeland the leading s^iarlet cactus, $3.00 per doz.; $30 per 100. O'her novel- ties and siaadards. Also double field -grown Hollyhocks, true to color, $3.00 per 100. Gladioli, Peonies and Hardy Plants. Send for catalogue. W. W. WILMORE. Dahlia Specialist, Box 382, DENVER, COL. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS Verschafleltii, Fire Brand, Golden Queen, Beck- with's Gem, Lord Palmerston, Qupen Victoria and Fancies. 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Golden Bedder (original) and Hero 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. A discount of 10 per cent allowed on lO.iOJor more Coleus. More liberal discount on large orders. AGERATUM, Princess Pauline and Stella Gurney. SALVIA, Splendens and Jean Revenal, rooted cuttings, 750 per lOO; $6.00 per 1000. VINCA VARIECATA, 3-ln. pots, $5 00 per 100. FRANK A. PIERSON, *=''°crN^.'-'- Please mention the Aniet ican Floi ist when 7vriling. Pansy Plants Large flowering, 60c per 100; $2.60 per 1000. Per 100 Asp. Plumosus Nanus, small plants to close 1.75 10 Vara. Caranlums,'2!^ pots and 2-ic. pots 3.00 AlKrnanlharas, red and yellow, March 1 2.00 10 Vara. Coleus,2-in. pots, March 1 3.00 CASH JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. PIMSY PLANTS ^SiSir" Fine plants, fancy colors, large flowering. Large plants in bud and bloom, $1.00 per 100. Medium size for cold frames, $3.60 per 1000; 600 for $2.00. By mail, 76c per 100. Seed, $1.00 per pkt.; $6.00 per oz. Cash with order. L. D. JlNNINuoi southpo'rt, conn. SBowsB or TSE nmsT p^nbibb. Easter Plants A spe:ciai_tv. Notice — Lowest prices on good stock. AH showing buds and can be forced into bloom at once or can be easily kept for Easter blooming. Spiraea Compacta, Floribunda, Japonica all are large plants. 6-inch pots, K 00 per doz, Gladstone, from S3 00, $4.00 to K.CO per doz. Azalea Indica, have 1,510 Mad. Van der Cruyssen, as round as an apple, covered with buds, 75c, Jl.OO, SI. 25 to SI 50 each. Other leading varieties, all shades, 60c, 75a, SI.OO, $1 25 to SI. 50 each. Lilium Harrisii and Japan Multinorum, 6-inch pots, from 3 buds up, lOc per bud. Whitj Daisies. (Marguerites), 6 inch pots. S3 50 per doz. H)drangea Otaksa. 6-inoh pots, $3.00 to J4 CO per doz.; 7-inch pots, 75o each. Cineraria Hyb.. 6- inch pots, $3 00 to $3 00 per doz.; 4 to 5 inch pots, $1.25 per doz. Begonia, Pres Carnot. Flambeau and others, 6-Inch pots, S2.50 per doz. Roses, American Beauty, large, 6-inch pots, 40o: Brides Kalserin, Hermosa and other hybrids, 5i4-inch pots, 26 to 30c each. Hyacinths, first size, 4-inch pots, all shades, $10.00 per 100. Dbl. Tulips, Tournesol. 3 bulbs in n. 4-inch pot, SI.50 per dozen pots. Daflodils, Von Sion, double nosed, 6-inch pots, 3 in a pot, 82 00 per doz. All bulbs dormant in cold frame, will take two to three weeks to force into bloom. Ar'ucaria Excelsa, 7-incb, 5 to 6 tiers, 25 to 30 and more inches high. $1.50 each. Ficus tiastica. 25 to 3u inches high, 6 to 7- inch pots, SC.OO to $7.00 per doz. Primula Obconica, 5M->nch pots, full of Ilowers, $2.00 per doz. I am the Moon Vine grower of the land. 10,000 now ready in 3i^-inch pots of A. W. Smith's Ipomea Hortiflora, purest large white Moon Vine intheworlo. Price, S5 00 per 100. Mr. Smith has a world wide reputation for them. GODFREY ASCHMSNN, Wholetale Grower and Importer of Pot Planti. Bell Phone Tioga 8669 A. 1 0 1 2 Ontario SI., PHILADELPHIA, PA Bedding Plants. CASH WITH ORDER. Per 1000 50.000 Alternantherat, red , yellow, $ 5 Ageratum Alyssum, double sweet Boston Ferns, 6-inch, 25c each.. Coleus. in variety Feverlew, Little Gem 115 Fuchsia 6 named varieties Marguerites, Etoile de Or, yellow Mrae. Lailbert, white 25,000 Geraniums, Nutc and 20 other varieties 15,000 Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi Petunias, double fringed, white Pansiet, Florists' International, in bud and bloom SI6 Salvia. 4 named varieties Forgel-me-nott Verbenas, in colors, from flats... LUDVIC MOSBAEK, Onarga, r- Per 100-^ 2M-in. K.C. Exp. Mall S15.00 % .66 .60 2.00 1.00 300 .60 2.00 i.no 2 50 l.OD l.OU 1.00 2.50 1.60 2.00 1(X) 2.50 1.50 2.00 2.00 1.00 2.0O 1.00 .60 arga, III. Paris Daisies. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, Extra heavy, 3-lnch, 4o. ASP. SPRENCERI, 2-inch, .$1.76 per 100. HARDY PINKS, large fleld-g^own, 5 sorts, ZV,a. UMBRELLA PLANTS. 2 in. fine, 2c. PARIS DAISY, Giant 2-inch, 2c. ABUTILONS, 4 varieties, 2!4-inch, 3c. SALVIAS,2-in., Bonfire, Splendens, Silverspot, 2o. Rooted Cuttings, per 100, prepaid: Hsilotropa, SI 00. Agaratum, white. Gurney, Pauline, 50c. Salvia, splendens, Bonfire, Silverspot, 90c; $8.00 per ICOO. Fuotisia, 5 best varieties, $1.25. Hardy Pinks. 7 varieties, some everblooming, 75c; $7.00 per 1000. Dbl. Patunlas,IO Onest, SI.OO. Altarnanttiara 2 reds, yellow. 50c; 14 00 per 1000. Swainsona Alba, 75c. Tradescantla, 2 kinds, 75c. EvnrbloomlnB Foraal-ms-nots $100. Artillery Plant, 7,=ic. Stevia, Serrata and Varle- gata, 7.^0. Giant Paris Daisy, $1 00. Varfaans, 60c. Coleua, 6l}c. 'Mums, Weeks, $1.00. VInca Varlegata, 90c CASH BYER BROS, Chainbersburg. Pa. SPECIAL OFFER Of Florists' Orchids. We Want Mare Room lor Large Importations. Cyprlpadlum Inslgne, 5,000 established unfiow- ered growths, $8.00 per loO; $75.00 per 1000. Cyprlpodlum Calloaum, 1000 established un- fiowerea growths, $30 00 per 100. Cyprlpadlum Lawrano.anum.l, 500 established untlowered growths $35.00 per 100. Dandroblum Formosum CIgantsum, The florists' white orch d, established plants, 8 to 10 bulbs, $9 00 per 12; $70.r0 per 1(0. Vanda Coerulaa, The florists' blue orchid. A rare opportunity. Established plants, 10 to 12 leaves, $i5.00 per 12; 12 to 16 leaves, $33.00 per 12. All clean, healthy plants. For other quota- tions, see our catalogue, to be had from JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY, EXOTIC NURSERIES, Rutherford, New Jersey. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. KENTIAS, As fine a'lot of 8ing;le and made-up plants as ever grown, 4-in. , 6-in., 6-ln., 7-in., and 8-ln. pots, at 20o, 35c, 76o, SI.50 to S3.00 each. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 8, 4, &~liich, Sb.OO, Sie.OO and S2S.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2 and S-ln., S4.00 and tS.OO per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 2 and S-ln., S3.00 and $3.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Jean Vlaud, S. A. Nutt, Castel- lane, John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Double, Gen. Grant, La Favorite, 2-in pots, S3.50 per 200. Unrooted cuttings of CARNATIONS. The best and cheapest way to buy them. Queen Louise, Portia, Crocker, Goodenough, 50c per 100. Lawson, SI.OO per 100. GLADIOLUS BULBS, good mixture, 75a per 100. $6.00 per 1000 GERMAN IVY, 2-in., (2.50 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. CEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. 214 The American Florist. Feb. 2S, CHRYSANTHEMUMS ^^"^ EARLY. Yellow. — R. Halliday, Monrovia. White.— Polly Rose, Mme. Bergman. Ivory, Wil- lowbrook, Geo. S. Kalb. Pink.— Glory of Pacific, Pink Ivory Lady Harriet, Montemart. MIDSEASON. Yellow.— Maj. BonnaflFon, Col. Appleton, Yellow Katon, Percy Plumridge. White.— Mrs. H. Robinson, Mrs. Weeks, T. Eaton. Pink.— Mile. Liger, Mrs. Probiu. Red.— Black Hawk, Mrs. Coombes. LATE. Yellow.— W. H. Lincoln, H. W. Rieraan. White. — Mrs. J. Jones, Y'anoma. Pink.— Maud Dean. Rooted Cuttings, $1-50 per 100; $12 .50 per 1000. Plants from3^i-iQ. pots, $2 SOperlCO: $»OperlCO0. These are all good standard varieties. Only strong healthy plants used for stock. All cuttings and plants guaranteed strictly up in quality. Terms: Cash or satisfactory references. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Orchids! ^ Arrived in flne condition CATTLEYA MENDEI Lll, DEVDROBIUM W)ROUitiUU. LAcLIA A^CtPS and ON^IDiUO IIGRIiyiUVI UNGUICULATUM. We a so offer a Une lot ot well-grown bulbs o[ CALANIHE VEITCrtll. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orchid GroTvers and Importers. CYCLAMEN SPLENDENS GIGANTEUVI HYBRIDS. My well- known strain in five true colors (seedlings), twice transplanted fr im flats, including the frinsed variety, welJ-grown plants, $3 00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Saiis'action guaranteed. PAIL MADER. East Stroudsburg. Pa. GERANIUMS. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Fifteen varieties at 810.00 and $13.50 per 1000. Send for complete price list of GERANIUMS and CARNATIONS. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. The Brockton Dahlia Farm Was frozen up last year, but is thawed out this year, and is ready for business, urith the finest collection of Dahlias in the United States, Send for price list. W.P. LOTHROP.^^^^g.'ggl.^^^^- fflNODEFLORISTCO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TINY PLANTS, in 2 and 3-in. decorated Japan- ese pots, $16,00, $30 00 and $25.00 per 100. RHAPIS, 5 to 15 shoots, 50 cents each. CASH WITB ORDEB. lARGFST GROWIRS OF FASTFR IIIIFS. WOODSIDE. N. Y. and WHITESTONE. L. I., N.Y. Please mention the American Florist when writings GARDENIA PLANTS. (6RANDirL0RA CAPE JESSAMINE.) Our leading specialty. Natural grov/ing con> ditions here ideal; size tells its own story. We do not think they can be equaled elsewhere. 1- year, 18 to 24-in., $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Dormant now and until February 26th. C. W. BENSON, Alvin, Tex. Stanley & Co. SOUTHGATE, ENGLAND. The Live Orchid Importers are constantly rfceivlne importations of the finest character. They Solloll Enquiri.s. llra/.ilian Species shipped in bulk e.\ Ura/.iliun Port. Cattleya MostlED, C. labiata. C Warnerii. laelia tenebroia now urriv- iug in perfect, ieafy, dormant condition. g> I Once transplanted, ready I Vl^lflfTIPn March 1. Seed taken from Vx^V^IUIIIV/ll o„,y the choicest stcck- uotbing better. $2 00 per 100; $18.00 per lOOO C. WINTERICH, Defiance, O. •€■•1 THE CARDINAL THE BEST SCARLET CARNATION AGAIN DEFEATS ALL COMERS AT ST. LOUIS CARNATION SHOW. Scored 97 points at Toronto, last week— higher than all others. The C3rdinal is a profitable carnation to grow; produces more blooms to the square foot than any other. If you get a good stock of this Grand Scarlet you will have done invest- ing in new scarlets for years to come. Do it Now. ROOTED CUTTINGS: $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. Special prices on larger quantities. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Joliet, III. Introducers; / E. G. HILL CO., Ricliniond, Ind. S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 N. 24tli St., Philadelphia, Pa. I Announcement. We beg to announce to the trade that we have purchased the new and modern establishment of Matson & Kron, Chicago, 111., consisting of 46,000 sq. ft. of glass and stocked with the best standard as well as the newer varieties of Carnations. We have Cuttings of the following varieties ready for shipment: Enchantress, Nelson Fisher, Mrs. Patten, Lawson, Wolcott, Boston Market, Harry Fenn, Queen Louise and Flora Hill. QUALITY GUARANTEED. WRITE FOR PRICES. JENSEN & DEKEIMA, 631 W. foster Ave. JENSEN. CHICAGO, ILL. J. S. DEKEIWIA. I Pansies 200,000 Pansies Fine large transplanted plants, prize strain of the famous large flowering Bugnots, Cas- slers, OdierandTrimardeau. Stocky plants from cold frame, 50c per 100; $3.C0 per 1000. Mammoth Verbenas, 60o per 100: $?. 00 per 1000. Stock!, dbl. white for Easter, «1 per 100; J8 per 101 0. Daisies, dbl. white, 75o per 100; $.5 OU per 10 0. Feverfew, dbl. while, $1.00 per 100; S8, 00 per 1000. Salvia Splendens, $1 00 per ICO Lobelia, dwarf blue, SI. 00 per 100. Ageratum, dwarf blue, OOu per KO. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus from Hats, ready for 3-iucn pot.!. $3 0U per lOu; 3-ln, ready for 4-iu., $3.00 per 100 Plants by ihe li 0 mailed free. HILL lOP GREENHOUSES, 15 Gray Ave.. Utica, N. Y. Please mrnlion lite A mcricati Ptorist when ivt itmg. 5,000 Vincas, g^F'^ strong stcjcl;. Cash with t rder. J. J. LAMPERT, Xania, Ohio. Per 100 Paeonias FFSTIVA MAXIMA $35.00 WHITE (generally called Q.ueen Victoria) 9.U0 FRACRaNs, the tall growing, heavy b oomiug variety 6.00 For 1000 rates and other varieties, write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. I JOHN BURTON, Assignee for | ROBERT CRAIG & SON, ROSES, PALMS, and Noveltlai In Deeorativa Planli. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. J d igo5. The American Florist. 215 Cannas Rooted Cuttings PELARGONIUMS, 15 var,, «2.35 per 100. VERBENAS, 30 var., 60o per 100; $5.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE, 13 var., 81.00 per 100; »8 per 1000. PETUNIAS, 20 var., SI. 25 per 100; SIO.OO per 1000. SALVIAS, 6 var., SI. 00 per 100; $8.00 per lOOO. GIANT ALYSSUM, $1.00 pel 100; 18.00 per 1000. AGERATUMS, 4 var., 60o per 100; $5.00 per 1000. COLEUS, 40 var., 70o per 100; $6.00 per 1000. DAISIES, tl.OO per 100. Express prepaid on all R. C. Cash with orders. Write S. D. BR4NT, Clay Center, Kan. Please mention the American Florist when writing, 100,000 Alternantheras RED and YELLOW. Strong rooted Cuttings 50o per 100 or $4.00 per 1000; in lots of 5,000 13.50 per 1000. DAVIS BROTHERS, Morrison, III. in 20 best varieties; for prices see American Florist Jan. 28, page 57. CARNATIONS, Kooted Cuttings. My stoclc is fine and perfectly healthy. Indianapolis $3.00 per 100; Peru.Queen Louise and Flcriana, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1000. Nelson Fisher, $5 00 per 100. Cardinal, strong 2-lnch pot plants, $13.00 per 100. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Please mention the American Florist when -writing. Chrysanthemum Novelties Merstham Yellow, White Coombes, Emily Mile- ham, Valerie Greenbam, Mrs. H. A. Allen and all other novelties 50o each; $5.00 per doz. Mrs. W. Duckham, the cup winner, 75o each; $7.50 per dozen. Send for list. CHABLESH.TOTTY, Madison, M.J. Chrysanthemums 5SiS:^^ A FEW OF OUR LEADERS: Wm. Duckham. Ben Wells. $2 per 100. F. A. Cobbold. Leila Filkini, $3 perlOO. Mrs. Thirkell, $1.50 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri. strong 2K and 3!i-in. $1.75 per lOO; $15.00 per 1000. Send for complete list. Nojorder filled less than $1. W. A. CHALFANT, Springfield, Mo. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Opah, Mme. Bergman. Willowbrook and October Sunshine. Rooted Cuttings of VIOLETS of all kinds. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich. MOLLER*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'8 Deutsche Gartner Zeltung Is published ■weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription $3.00 per annum, including postage. Sample copies free. lUDVIG MOLLER. Erfurt. Germany. LeMoniteurd'Horticulture For Horticulturists and Orchid Growers. Edited at Paris by Luclen Chaure and Otto Ballif. The representative Gardening Paper of French Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen. Sample copies free. The largest circulation in France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland. Twice every month. Subscription per year: With the colored plates, $3.30; without the colored plates, 81.30. 14 Rue de Sevres 14, PARIS, France, Scottii Ferns. Much more valuable than the Boston Fern, because with the most ordinary culture it will grow into beautiful compact specimen plants. Per Doz. Per 100 3H-lnch $3.00 $12.50 3-inoh 3.00 20.00 4-inoh 5.00 Pierson Ferns p^rtoS.'' '"^ ^^^-^-'^-^ THE CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PA. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 3-inoh 3 cts.; l?i-inch \V% cts. SPRENGERI, 2-inch, IHc. ALYSSUM, Giant Double, 30. ROOTED CUTTINGS, prepaid. per 100.— Alyssum Giant, 75c; Ageratum Gurney, 50o; Alternantheras, best red and yellow, 45c. Fall rooted, extra strong. In soilSOc; $4.00 per 1000, pre- paid. Fuchsia Trochee and other good sorts, jl.25; Double Petunia, 10 very best sorts, $1.00: $9.00 per 1000 by express. Heliotrope, $1.00. CASH. BYER FLORAL CO.. Shippensburq. Pa. Adiantum Hyliriiluin $5 00 per 100, Strong 2!i-lnch pots. The best of Maidenhair Ferns. Over 100 testimonials from leading growers. A. LEY & BRO., N. Langdon, D. C. Please mention the American Florist when writing. BOSTON FERNS. 4-in., $15.00; 5-in., $25.00; 6-in., $40.00 per 100. 7-ln., 60o; 8-ln., 75o each. Strong rooted runners of BOSTON, $2.00 per 100. DAVIS BROS., "^^cyilvVht'"" Please mention the American Florist when writing, BOSTON FERNS. Kztra fine stoclf, cut from bench now ready for 5, 6, 7 and 8-inch pots, at $25.00, $50.00, $75.00 and $100.00 per 100. KENTIAS, RUBBERS, ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Cash or reference please. Li Hi rUoltKi DORCHESTER, MASS. Asparagus Plumosiis, 60 CENTS PER STRING. Carnation Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Good stock. W. H. WATSON, Lapeer, Mich. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. RUDBECKIA. PerlOO Extra choice, large clumps $5.00 Aap. Sprangarl, extra quality, 2H-in. pots. . . 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, extra quality, 2^-in. pots. . . 2.50 Aap, Plumoaua, extra quality, 3-in. pots 4.00 JOHN BROD, Niles Center, III. Please mention the American Florist j/'hen TtfHtinv Palms and Asparagus Cheap. PerlOO Latania Bor., <-io. pot, seed leaves.. 8.00 " ■• 8-in. pot, 15-18 in., S-8 chr. Ivs. U.OO " " 6-in. pot, 18-SO in., 8-4 cbr. Ivs. 16.00 " •' 6-in. pot, 20-24 in., « chr. Ivs. 20.00 Kantia Bel., 2M-in. pot, 6- 8 In., 2 leaves. .10.00 " " 8 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 3-4 leaves. .12.60 " " 4 -in. pot, 12-16 in., 4-6 leaves. .16.00 Aiparagu. Sprengeri, 2-incb $2.00 Aiparagu. Plumoiu. Nanus, 2-inch 2.60 " " " 3-incb 6.00 SHERMIN NURSERY CO., CHARLES OITY. lA. Please tnention the American Florist when writing. FORYOURWANTS -IN- ROSES, BOSTON, PIERSONI and SCOTTII FERNS, ASPARAGUS PLU- MOSUS and SPRENGERI, CARNA- TIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS and MISCELLANEOUS STOCK, Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Grower For the Trade. Please mention Ihe American Florist when wriling^ Goo. Wittbold Co., 1S67 Buoklniham PL, CHICAtO, lU. Sand lor Prioa List on A sparagus Plumosus Nanus Fine plants. 3-in., *3,00 per 100; 4-in., $7.00 per 100. CARNATIONS, unrooted cuttings. Enchant- ress, $1.50 per 100; Lawson, 75c per 100; Crane, America and F. Hill, 50c per 100. SAMUEL WHITTON. 15-17 Gray Ave., Utica, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist when •writing. PSLMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants. R. DREYEB, Woodside, L. 1., K. Y. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreana ""Kentia Forsteriana r: I BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS rn v.. Of Every Description SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. I .J 216 The American Florist. Feb. 25. BOOKS FOR FLORISTS. The time Is coining along when these are needed and opportunity at hand lor reading them. Every one of the following should be In your library. Send prices quoted and we tend llie books. Greenhouse Construction (Taft). — It 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 Venttlating Build- ings (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 (Baldwin). — 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' Eule-Book (L. H. Bailey). — Contains information valuable to all those engaged in any branch of horticulture. Illustrated. 312 pages. 75 cents. Practical Floriculture (Peter Henderson). — A guide to the success- ful propagation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. $1.50. The Eose — 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 under- stand. The 144 pages are freely illus- trated. 50 cents. The Principles of Fruit Growing (Bailey). — The entire subject of fruit culture is treated 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 improvement of the chrysan- themum and its culture in detail. Pro- fusely illustrated. 25 cents. Cabbages, Caui.iploweb and Allied 'Vegetables (Allen). — The requirements of the important vegeta- bles of the cabbage tribe are given here very fully. The book also contains interesting chapters on seed raising, insect pests and fungus diseases com- mon 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 ama- teurs, as it covers in detail the numer- ous problems that come to the owners of small gardens. It is freely illus- trated and the pictures have been chosen with a view to informing the reader rather than decorating the book. 50 cents. American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn Streel. CHICAGO. RED STANDARD POTS. Price per 1000 f. o. b. HiirriBOn: 2-ln., »2.25; 2M-ln., $2.70; 2^-ln., »3.25; 3 in., M 2.5; 3M-ln., »6.60; 4-ln., «6.80; 5-ln., 111.00; C-in., $18.00. Cash must accompany order. HARRISON POTTERY, Harrison, Ohio. Standard Flower Pots The WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. V. IHE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, ■.„„■»«■■,.,. .1 FLORISTS' RED STMDIRD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PA. SYRACUSE RED POTS strong, Thin, Porous and Light. A Boon to the Florist. Packed in crates in proper manner. SEND SAMPLE ORDER. SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., SYRACUSE, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist when zvriting. SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C, POLLWORTH CO., jg.'iy.*^'^"- Standard POX^ Flower... ■ v^ * vJ If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, wo can save you money W. H. ERNEST. S8th and M StraaU. WASHINGTON. D. & Red Standard Flower Pots Price list and samples on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. BAUER, Proprietor. PADUCAH. KENTUCKY. Kramer's Pot Hanger The neatest, simplest, moai convenient and only practical device for convert- ing ordinary flower pots into banging baskets. Ther fit all standard made pots from 2 to 10 inches in diameter. The illustration shows bow they are attached. Just the thing for hanging up fernSr begonias, etc. Toucan make room and money by their use. Try them. FOR SALE BY WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN, FLORISTS AND SUPPLY DEALERS. wf Price with wire chain ai shown in cut, 81.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, tl.25. Cadar Raplda, I. N. Kramer & Son, lowa Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. STINDARD FLOWER POTS I Packed in small orates, easy to handle. Price per crate " 1500 Z-in., in orate, t4.88 1500 ^m 1S00 2K 1000 S 800 SH 5004 8% 5 144 6 6.25 6.00 6.00 5.80 4.50 4.61 1.16 Price per orate 120 7-in , in orate. I4.i» 608 " 1.00 HAHS MASS. 48 9-in.,ln orate, 13.60 48 10 ** 4.B0 24 11 «• S.60 24 13 •• 4.80 12 14 41 4.80 6 16 " 4.60 Send for prlo» Seed pans, same price as pots. list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Basketi, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent oil for cash with order Address _ HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, Fort Edward. N. I Or AoeusT Rolkib Jt Sons, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street, New York City. rtease mention the A merican Florist when writing. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFAOTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prioev. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood Ave. , CHICAGO. ILU 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 IWPY., HARRY BALSLEY. DETROIT. MICH., Rap. 490 Howard St., Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. -WRITE- 1621-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICAGO, ILL.. FOB PRICES Oy Standard Fots.l^l^gthanl porosity combined are the best on the market 1905- Th E American Florist. 217 ALL THAT USE IT SAY ''There is only One.' Mamaroneck, N. Y. I tried the 5-lb. trial package of The Fum'gating Kind To acco Powder in 3 of my houses one nio;ht and the foilowins nipht gave a 60-ioot house a thorouph smoking. Result, I would like you to send me 100 lbs. of the Fumigating Kind. W. H. DANIELS. Kansas City, Mo. I have used The Fumrgating Kind Tobacco Powder now for two years and I find it the beat andcheapest article on the market to kill Thrip and Green Fly. I would not be without. A. P. BARBE. A FREE trial five pound bag will cost you nothiog more than the express charges on it; the trial bag will prove our assertion that it is the most effective^ cleanest and quickest as well as the cheapest (10 cents per 100 foot house) article to fumigate with. All aphis killed in one night— our booklet tells of it; we mail one on request. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY, Tobacco Powder Hobbyists, 116, 117, 118 West St., New York. NIGO-FUME TOBACCO-PAPER INSECTICIDE BY FAR THE BEST. jMICOfUML i'NO FOLDING l-S R£qUIR£D. JUST HANCCACHAHCETi FROM THE HOLE | PUNCHtDINONC ENO.TKCN LIGHT LOWLKEND.DLOW OUT FLAME AND LET THE 3HEET BURN FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN. 24 sheets. 7&g. 144 sheets, $3.60; 288 sheets. 16.50 (only 2Hc each). PACKED IN FRICTION-TOP TINS Preventing Loss by Evaporation. Mfg. by Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., iouiiville. Ky. Boston Florist Letter Go. MiNUTACTURERa OP FLORISTS' LETTERS. Thin wooden box nicely stained and var- nished, 18x30x12 made in two sections, one for each size letter, given away with flrst order of 500 letters. Block Letters, IVs or 2-Inch size, per 100, »2.00. Script Letters, $4. Fastener with each letter oi Used by leadine florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. MEALY BUG "Niooticide is the only thing I have ever found would kill Mealy Bug in Green- houses." L. L. Cory, Fresno, Cal., Oct. 23, 1902. Tobacco Warehousing & Tbadinq Co. louisville, kentucky. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMIL^STEFFEriS> sua.™ H.5TEFFENS. awoSTEFFEMSBROSl M. RICE & CO.. Importers and Manufacturers, Leading riorists*^ 918 Filbert Street, Supply House and . •«■.•■ j ■ ■.• w^ Ribbon Specialists. Phllaaelpnia, Pa* Please mention ike A merican Florist when writing. FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., " S'.'w "ork. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF .A^xTtlfiolaJ. Xyea.'ves. ALL SnrLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jabbing Trade Only. ^&T -West :Broac3.^wa;>r, iPf^^W TTOI*^. Fertility Germs Some soil raises better crops than others because it contains more nitrogen. Fertility germs draw nitrogen from the air —deposit it in the soil— make the land rich- insure immense crops. NITRO-CULTURE contains these germs. Sprinkle on seeds be- fore planting. Gfrms increase- enrich the soil, make nitrogenous fertilizers unnec**s- • sary. $2.00 worth increases yield per acre enormously. Write for catalogue. 6 P NATIONAL NITRO-CULTURE CO., West Chester, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writing. GUT f LOWER BOXES WATERPROOF Corner Loot Stylo. The best, strongest and neatest folding out flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 Per 1008 Size No a 1. 2. 3. 4. S 6. 7. 8. 0. 10. 11. s fl on El )4. 3x 4x20. ..12 00 .. 1.90 .. 2.09 .. 2.50 .. 2.75 .. 3.00 .. a75 .. 6.50 .. 3.00 .. 6.50 .. 9.60 .. 3.00 No chare Terms DMPANY, MBUS,< (19.0( 3x 41^x16 17.60 (, Sx 6x18 19.00 •1 4x 8x18 23.00 4( Si 6x24 26.00 l( 4x 8x23 28.50 •4 4x 8x28 36.00 W 6x16x20 64.00 (, 3i 7i3I 28.50 u 5x 10x35.. ..,. 62.00 l« 7x20x20 67.50 M swtSssa.. r 28.6C 8amp1 priotiDg TH •OX u •ee on application, orders above 250 boxes IVIN6ST0N SEED C COLU e for cash. oHia nease meiUion llie A mo ican Florisl u-ken -.vriting. Twemlow's Old English Liquid Putty Made by STOPS ALL CRACKS nnd CREVICES in the Sash or Root of the Cra.nhouse. Sold bv Supply Houses in Chicago. Milwaukee, Detroit Cincinnati. Indianapolis, CU'velund, Allegheny, rhiludelphia, New York UufTiilo, Boston, Baltimore, Etc. HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. 218 The American Florist. Feb. 25, Oceanic, N. J. The Monmouth County Horticultural Society held a lively meeting February 17. The ball committee reported all bills paid and over $50 surplus on hand. President George H. Hale had some fine violets on exhibition. Several mem- bers of the society offered prizes for an essay on "Eose Culture Under Glass." Only assistant gardeners may compete for these prizes. The papers must be sent in before March 3 to Secretary H. A. Kettel, Pairhaven, N. J. The judges on these papers are: H. A. Kettel, N. Butterbach, Wm. Turner, Geo. H. Hale and W. W. Kennedy. Different committees appointed by the president are: Investigating committee, Wm. Turner, N. Butterbach, H. A. Kettel; executive committee, C. H. Walling, T. S. Barkuloo, H. Longstreet, John Yeomans and P. Hicks; exhibition committee, H. McCarron, W. W. Kennedy, H. A. Kettel and Wm. Turner. B. San Antonio, Tex. Cut flower demand is good but the supply scant. There are no flowers being shipped in at present, though it would seem that Kansas City, Memphis or Mobile growers should be able to lay their stock down here in good shape. A live cut flower store in the down-town district would pay well if the stock could be secured to supply it. Trade representatives from the Plant Seed Company, St. Louis, Mo., and Henry A. Dreer, Incorporated, Philadel- phia, Pa., were recent visitors. Omaha. St. Valentine 's day business was good in spite of the extreme cold weather. Plant sales suffered, as it was impos- sible to bring them to the stores. Prices on roses and carnations went up 25 per cent. Violets are plentiful and sell well. Out-of-town orders were hard to get to their destination on account of all the trains being late. In fact, some express companies refused to accept packages on the branch lines. The coal proposition looked bad for a few days, but the worst is over and no one suffered except the pocket-book. Since December 26 we have had a steady, cold winter such as we never had before. Grippe. Vergennes, Vt. — The annual meeting of the Vermont Horticultural Society closed February 11, with the election of the following oflBcers: President, E. S. Brigham, of St. Albans; secretarj-, Wil- liam Stuart, of Burlington; treasurer, A. M. Vaughan, of Kandolph; auditor, T. L. Kinney, of South Hero. the: Gardeners' GlironlGle. A Weekly Illustrated Journal. ESTABLISBED 1841. The GARDENERS' CHRONICLE has been for OVER SiXTT YeABS THE LEADING JOURNAL 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 is looked up to as the standard authoritt on the subjects of which It treats. Subscriptions to the United States, 84.20 peryear. Remittances to be made payable to H. G. COVE. Office:— 41 Wellington SL, Covent Garden, London, England. NiKorraNAPHispuHir THE ORIGINAL AND GENUINE NUOTHKlBNIIiJkKr' WIDELY IMITATED BUT NEVER EQUALED NIFORMANDALTOEffKlfEl DONTACCEPT INFERIOR IMITATIONS PRICE 60 5^ PER BOX OF 12 SHEETS $652 PER CASE OF TWELVE BOXES. NICOTINE MFG.CO. 51. L0UI5. Ma -WE CAN- SAVE YOU MONEY . ON Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wires. Igoe T>w*AC9 226 North 9th St. JSrOS., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, I1.K); 50,000, 16.26. Manufactured by W. J. OOWEE, BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Free. For sale by dealera.l Phase mention the A merican Florist when writing. VERY LOW RATES Southwest VIA THE WABASH Feb. 7 and 31. and March 7 and 21, THE WABASH will sell special homeseelters' tickets from Chicauo to many points in Texas. Louisiana. Kansas. Indian and Ol^laho- ma Territories, at .$20 for the round trip. Limit, three weelcs from date of sale. For maps, time card and full particu- lars, address any of the undersigned. T. P. SCOTT, Gen'I Agt., Milwaukee, Wis. K. S. GREENWOOD, M. P. Agt., CUlcago. F. A. PALMER, A. G. P. Agt., Chicago. C. S. CRANE, Q. P. & T. A., St. Louis. CnAMPAiGN, III. — Yestrom's green- house was destroyed by fire February 7. The fire staarted from iho heating plant. FOUND A WAY TO COLOR White Carnations GREEN For St. Patrick's Day. Be up-to-date and arrange your show windows with Green Carnations for St. Patrick's Day. •March l"th. You will not regret it. Its a money maker. I sell the Liquid in quart cans at 81.00 per can. One quart will color 1000 or more carnations. Full directions with each can. Non-Poisonous. FRED GEAR, 11 13 vine SI. CINCINNATI, O. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. GREEN CARNATIONS. Preparation for making same. For Sale and Guaranteed by HARRY D. EDWARDS, SI^p^^'r^.^V: Sample for the aslting. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. i KORAL LEHERS ^ For Sale by all Wholesale Houses. Koral Mfg. Co., 12 Hawley Place, Boston, Mass. Please mention the American Florist when writing. L. BAUMANN & CO., Importers and Manufacturers ol Florist Supplies 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Write for our New Catalogue P. Onr prices may interest you. A. HERMANN, j» Cape Flowers, all colors, > Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, > and All Florists' Supplies. Skhd For Pbioss. 404-412 East 34lh StrMi, NEW YORK. 1905- Th E American Florist. 219 Sun Cured CYPRESS Greenhouse ALSO BOT=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. ALWAYS MENTION THE.... AMERICAN FLORIST WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS. Sprague Smith Company, MANUFACTURERS OF tV I IN Uw tV ViL/%9!9« Greenhouse Glass a specialty. 205 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. The James H. Rice Co< •IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOUSE GU8S A SPECIALTY. ■^JVlndO'wv Olaois, I>^iJ3.t, F»^;itty, eto. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICACO. BARUND'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, GLASS. GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our pricem. Sharp, Partridge k Co. 22nd SL and Union Place, CHICAGO. Please mention the A met (can Florist uhen writing. STENZEL GLASS CO., OREENHOISE GUSS. French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudson St.. 101 Portland St., NEW YORK. BOSTON. Please mention the A merican Plot iit :t/ien writings H. M. HOOKER GO. Window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 59 W. Randolph St., CHICACO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. **^*^^^^^^*^^******^*^^^^ 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, "IVJ^U^?t;rY^ please mention the American Florist when -u/riting. A Holds Glass \ Firmly See the Point 43" PEERLESS Olaclnc Points ue the be«t. No righu or lefta. Box of 1,000 polDU lb oU. poitp&ld. HENBT A. DREER. 714 CkMtest Bl.,PUI*.,ra. LU «••««•««««■«■ I D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot- House Glass a Specialty. Please mention the A meriean Plotist zihen writing, ULE Regan Printing House Largo run* o1 CATALOGUES Our Spaolalty. WrKo lor Flour.*. 83-91 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. 220 The American Florist. Feb. 25, British Trade Topics. The great boom in new varieties of potatoes which deserved to rank with the sensational prices paid for carna- tions in America has now collapsed. The business has been overdone and the day of reckoning has brought remorse. The sensational pries have brought out a large number of new varieties, totalling 150, all claiming to be the very best ever introduced. Several American varieties are being pushed on this side. J. M. Thorburn & Company, of New York, have placed on the market a new early, Noroton Beauty, while another of their introductions, Carman, is receiving attention in the great growing center in Lincolnshire. H. J. Jones, of Lewisham, who is making a specialty of potatoes in addition to chrysanthemums, has grown a large quantity of Uncle Sam, another American newcomer. He describes it as one of the best potatoes he has known. The National Chrysanthemum Soci- ety, whose annual meeting has just been successfully held, has xlecided to estab- lish a department of plant registration. It is intended to issue each year a list of the new varieties, giving full infor- mation of the same, and this will prove exceedingly useful in preventing any duplication of the names. Now that so many additions are being made each year it is essential that there should be a check of some kind. A. F. Button, carnation specialist, of Benley Heath, Kent, has secured a larger nursery at Iver, in Buckingham- shire, to cope with his increasing busi- ness. He has designed his new houses, in which perfect ventilation, lightness and strength have been secured. Two houses contain about 10,000 plants of American tree carnations which are grown on benches, and the plants are supported by wires. The chief varie- ties are Mrs. T. W. Lawson, Enchantress, Fair Maid, Harry Fenn, Floriana, Gover- nor Eoosevelt, etc. He has given a preference to American carnations from the fact that they are easier to grow, have a stronger constitution, are much freer in flower, and are quite perpetual. He is able to secure from them blooms all the year round, whilst from English varieties he has to wait until the early spring. Mr. Button also extensively cul- tivates Malmaison and border carna- tions. He sends blooms to the Covent Garden market all the year around, and these meet with a good sale at satisfac- tory prices. The highest average is in June and July, when about 600 dozen flowers a week are sent to London. The average throughout the year is fifty dozen a day. There is an increasing demand for carnations amongst market florists. Reference has been made in a previous letter to a new carnation named Fasci- nation, offered by J. Ambrose of Ches- hunt, being regarded as synonymous with the American variety Enchantress. After a wordy warfare the introducer states that he was under a misapprehen- sion, and that the two varieties are the same. The severe and unusual spell of frost in the south of France has caused a shortage in the supply of blooms from the continent. This has had the effect of causing an inflation in prices of the home grown flowers. Trade generally is dull amongst florists and nurserymen, for the depression throughout the coun- try has made its effect felt in the horti- cultural world. The Koyal Horticultural Society has made good progress in its new headquar- ters. An encouraging report will be presented at the annual meeting next Tuesday. Buffalo. Very stormy weather was our portion last week and very few trains arrived on time from our nearest carnation towns. Trains were from three to seven hours late. Trade was retarded on that account, but all got out without any serious loss. St. Valentine's day was all that could be expected and from a floral point of view it is getting better every year. Supply is about what could be expected at the present time, bulb stock being plentiful. Koses and car- nations are of a good quality and equal to all demands. Violets are good and sell readily at $1 per bunch of 50. Jos. Sangster who for several years had had charge of the store of S. A. Anderson, severed his connection to accept a position with Edward Sceery of Paterson, N. J.; upon his departure he was presented with a handsome cut glass dish by Mr. Anderson and the employes. There was an unusual stir at the store of S. A. Anderson the past week. Mr. Anderson took his Knights Templar degree and the employes joined in pre- senting him with a charm. There will be a meeting of the Flo- rists' Club Wednesday afternoon when nomination for officers will be in line and other business of importance will be transacted. Arthur Zirkman, of M. Rice & Com- pany, and C. B. KJniekman, of McHutch- inson & Company were recent visitors. Bison. J. Steelman & Son, K. Van Bourgon- dien & Sons, H. Zijp & Co., Holland; Hammond 's Slug-shot Works, New York. J. F. S. Louisville. Detroit. St. Valentine's day brought a great increase to the business of the florists here, who were already busy without that evient. Violets were in great de- mand and many more could have been sold if they were obtainable. Roses which have been in meagre supply for the past month were not available in sufficient quantities to properly fill the orders for them. The shortage of roses and carnations has the effect of con- suming completely a big quantity of bulbous stock, which would otherwise be a surplus on the market. There was a great demand for fiowering pot plants and many azaleas, lilies, tulips and daf- fodils were disposed of. The weather was that day, as well as many days immediately before and since, intensely cold and auaed much to the difficulties attending deliveries that day. Robt. Watson, who has been very ill, is now able to be about again, and F. H. Beard, who has been suffering from an attack of appendicitis, is much improved and his complete recovery is expected soon. J. F. Sullivan returned from the car- nation meeting at Chicago with an at- tack of pneumonia and is still confined to the house but is rapidly improving. The Florists' Club meeting of Feb- ruary 15 was poorly attended because of the unusual severity of the weather. Visitors: Representatives of L. Van Leeueen & Son, G. Vlassfeld & Son, C. The past week averaged very satisfac- torily, although, with the possible exception of St. Valentine's day, there were no special events. The business for that day was unusually good, prob- ably the best experienced by many. I The weather again turned very cold but ■ at present the outlook is favorable for a much longed for change. Roses of first- class quality are scarce, especially American Beauty. The other grades can be had in satisfactory quantities, the demand having been up to expecta- tions. Carnations have been coming in in greater quantities, but despite the good supply the demand has been so good as to make them short, especially of the better grades. Violets, both sin- gle and double, have been selling well, the quality being very good, with the supply a little short. The glut in lily of the valley has about ended. The quality of nearly all the bulbous stock this year is unusually good with the demand and supply satisfactory. Aspar- agus sprays are almost impossible to secure locally. At Herman Kleinstarink 's place things are being prepared for a big spring trade, the place being well stocked with geraniums, heliotrope and other bedding stock. At Schulzs' a great array of bulbous stock is in evidence. Visitor: S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. F. L. S. The Best in the Country. American Florist Co.: — Please find enclosed one year's subscription. I find your paper the best for my busi- ness in the country. J. HOGAETH. THE ART OF Floral Arrangement. The first special newspaper in the world for floral arrangement 250 ILLUSTRATIONS ANNUALLY. Specimen number free. Subsciiption, f2.40 yearly. BINDEKUNST-VERLAG. J. Olbertz, ERFURT, GERMANY. THE HORTICILTIRAL TRADE JOLRNAL. The largest, brightest, and best advertis- ing medium for the Horticultural Trade in Great Britain, published weekly. Also THE INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL TRADE JOURNAL. Published quarterly. Both mailed post free for one year for One Dollar. Publishers : THE HORTICULTURAL .PRINTING COMPANY, BURNLEY, ENGLAND. jpo3. The American Florist. 221 LUMDBR -•il«- •I* Now is the Time TO SEND FOR OUR ESTIMATES and decide on your contemplated building work. An early order is early delivered, and early deliveries afford you much more time for painting and careful erecting. If you wait until later, there will be '-others" who have waited too long, and everyone then wants their work "at once." Our New Construction Slieet Mailed on /Ipplicalion. Ikli» Plans and Est mates Freely Furnished on Request. RED CEDAR POSTS. IRON mTINGS. HOT-BED SASH. LOCKI^AND LUMDER CO. ^ LOCK]tgANP,0, ^Hltadk < IP OP cr - o » B o o c Quality Invariably the Best that Can Be Produced. A. DIETSCH COMPANY, Patentees 615-621 Sheffield Ave., CHtCAGOrlLL. FOUND! A place where new and old material for the complete erection or repairing of GREENHOISES can be procured in Exchangfe for Cash Economical florists get our prices on Glass, Boilers, Ventilating Apparatus, Fittings, Pipe, White Lead, Paint, Putty, Hot Bed Sash, Etc. M OLD GREENHOUSES BOUGHT. lETROPOLITAN Iaterial CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Referencefl: Dunn. 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Thev have Patent Ventilators, extra thick sash and regular style hothouse sash, size 3x6 leet. We vyill sell these Greenhouses either com- plete or in parts. They include complete heating systems. Over 50,000 Plants are in these Houses. A complete list of them with our extremely low prices mailed on application. HOT-HOUSE SASH. 5,000 Standard Hot- bed Sash, 3x6 feet, heavy rail, in fine condition. PIPE. 10,000,000 feet ol pipe fore very purpose. Standard black wrought iron, sizes % to 12-inch. Extra heavy black wrought iron, sizes 2 to 36-inch. BOILER TUBES. 10,000 feet second-hand Boiler Tubes, in good condition, square ends, 3, 3% and 4-inch. Will make low prices on carload order. 100,000,000 FEET OF LUMBER. Send us your Lumber Bill for our esti- mate. We can furnish you anything in the line. Studding, Joists and Timtiers. Mixed 2 inch Planking, dressed and matched flooring. Timbers in sizes 4x4, 4x6, 6x6, 6x8, 8x8, 10x10, 10x12, 12x12, 14x14 and in lengths from 8 to 80 feet. Interior finishing material. SASH AND DOORS. Thousands of Sash and Doors for quick delivery. Can furnish all sizes. Write for our Sash and Door List. RUBBER HOSE. 60,000 feet of Rubber Hose in sizes from % to 2V2 inch. We are making very low prices on large quantities. ROOFING GLASS. 1,000,000 feet of Vi and % inch thick roofing glass, good as new. 1,000,000 feet of heavy wire netting used under this glass, No. 14 gauge. LAWN ROLLERS. 25 Rollers, two sections, each 10x20 inches, counterbalanced handles. ROAD SCRAPERS. 12— No. 2 American Wheel Scrapers. 25 — No. 2 Western Wheel Scrapers. 35— No. 2V2 Western Wheel Scrapers. 12— No. 1 Western Drag Scrapers. 12— No. 2 Western Drag Scrapers. 2G — \Yestern Railroad Plows. CONTRACTORS' SUPPLIES. 4,000 Steel Shovels. 500 Wheelbar- rows. 500 Steel Picks. 600 Mattocks, Lanterns, Axes, etc. 1,000-ton Bolts. Rods, Lag Screws, Turnbuckles and Washers. 150 Track and Lever Jacks. Ttiousandi of other it»mi ol eve'jr hind and descrip- tion. Furniture, Office Fixtu-ns Electrical 'pparatui, etc, etc. «tk lor our Wnrid'a Fair Catai' gue No 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. Wttt 36th •nd Iron Stt., CHICAGO. or WORLD'S FAIR GROUNDS, ST. LOUIS, MO. 999 The American Florist. Feb. 25^. Index to Advertisers. Advertising rates — 193 Altken Mark 300 AlbanySte'mTr'pCo.aSZ Allen J K... 199 AmerioanBlower Co. VI Amllng EC ....197 Asohmann Qodfrey.213 Backer* Co 210 Bassett * Washbnrn 197 211 Baumann L & Co... 218 Baur Floral Co 214 Bay St.ite Nurseries. 204 Beaven E A 196 Book Carl & Co 203 Beokert W C Ill BensonC W 314 Benthey-Coatsworth Co 187 Berger Bros 198 Berning H G 198 BertermannBroB Co. 200 Berry A A Seed Co. 303 Bindekunst-Verlag..220 Black Chas 205 Boddlngton AT Ill Boston Letter Co .... 217 Brant D Wood 197 Brants D 215 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 303 Breitmeyer's J Sons 20O Brinkworth & Sons..303 Bred John 215 Brown AlfrdJSeedCo203 Bruns HN Ill Buoklev W T Co. ...212 BudlongJ A ....197 210 Burleson C W & Son . 195 Burpee W A * Co... 203 Byer Bros 313 Byer Floral Co 215 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 195 Campbell Exors R...330 Carmody JD 230 Chadwiok Chas 200 Chalfant W A 215 Chicago Carnation Co 211 214 Chicago House Wrecking Co 221 CleTel'ndCutFloCo . . 198 Cockoroft Jas D 211 Coles W W 215 Conard & Jones Co.. 215 Cotsonas Geo <& Co. . 195 Cottage Gardens Co. 207 Cottage Nursery ....III Cowee W J 218 Craig Robt&Son ...314 Craig Wm P 211 Cross Eli 215 Crowl Fern Co 195 Cunningham D O Glass Co 219 Cunningham Jos H.313 DaTis A B EIxr^A.X>Eei^E>EXIA.. YEHTILATIHB APPARATUS. ©llfEIIISV KIllHTPSISS ^ For Heating any description of Building by Steam or hot Water : NEW YORK OFFICE MlFllvrH AVE. 74. FRANKLIN ST BOSTON n.: i; 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 MFQ., CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. igos. The American Florist. 223 Ready Reference Advertising. ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT JO CENTS PER LINE, CASH WITH ORDER. COPY MUST REACH US MONDAY OF THE WEEK IN WHICH IT IS TO APPEAR Plants, Cuttings, Nursery Stock. AbntUons — 4 varieties, 2% In., 3o. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. Agreratnins — Ageratum, rooted cut- tings, Gurney, Pauline 50c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Ag'eratums — ^Ageratum, Princess Paul- ine and Stella Gurney. , Frank A. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Ageratums — 4 varieties, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Altemantlietas — Alternantheras, red and yellow, March 1, $2. Jas. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Altemantlieras — 100,000. red and yel- low. Cuttings 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000; in lots of 5.000, $3.50 per 1,000. Davis Bros., Morrison, 111. Altemantlieras — Rooted cuttings and plants. Liudvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Altemantlieras — Rooted cuttings, 2 reds, yellow, $5 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Alyssmu — Giant Alyssum, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Asparagrns — Asparagus plumosus, 3-in. pots, $4 per 100; 2^-in., $2.50 per 100; A. Sprengeri, iVi-in. pots, $2 per 100. John Bred, Niles Center, 111. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus na- nus, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 2-in., $2 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, la. Asparapns — Asparagus plumosus 2 and 3-in., $4 to $8 per 100; A. Spren- geri, 2 and 3-in., $3 to $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparag'us — Asparagus plumosus na- nus. L. H. Foster, 45 King St., Dorches- ter, Mass. Asparacrtis — Asparagus plumosus na- nus, extra heavy, 3-in., 4c. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., $1.75 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. . Asparagtis — Asparagus plumosus na- nus and A. Sprengeri. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Asparagrns — Asparagus plumosus na- nus; fine plants, 3-in., $3 per 100; 4-in., $7 per 100. Samuel Whitton, 15-17 Gray Ave., Utica, N. Y. Beg'onia — Tuberous begonias, gold medal strain; single, 6 separate colors, $3 per 100, $27.50 per 1,000; single, finest mixed, $2.75 per 100, $25 per 1,000; double, 4 separate colors, $4 per 100; $37.50 per 1,000; double, finest mixed, $3.75 per 100, $35 per 1,000; 25 at 100 rate; 250 at 1,000 rate. Hubert & Co., Mt Vernon, N. Y. Beg'onla — Tuberous begonia, single flowered, 40c per doz., $3 per 100; single flowered mixture, 35c per doz., $2.50 per 100; double flowered, 65c per doz., $6 per 100; double flowered mixture, 50c per doz., $4 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cactus — Cactus Ingeborg Egeland, leading scarlet, $3 per doz., $20 per 100. W. W. Wilmore, Box 382, Denver, Col. Canna — Canna King Humbert, 35c each; $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Canna — Cannas, in 20 best varieties. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Carnation — Rooted carnation cut- tings: White Lawson. $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Cardinal from 2-in. pots, $12 per 100. Larchmont Nurseries, Larchmont, N. Y. Carnation — 150,000 rooted cuttings. Unrooted cuttings, half price. Queen Louise, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Ameri- ca, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; G. H. Crane, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Eldo- rado, $1.20 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Mar- shall Field, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Armazindy, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Mrs. T. W. Lawson. $1.40 per lOO. $12.50 per 1.000; Pres. McKinley, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Success, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Hermitage Carnation Co., Loomls, Cal. Carnation — Crisis (new), $12 per 100: Mrs. Patten, $6 per 100; Judge Hinsdale, $4 per 100; Lady Bountiful, $5 per 100; Buttercup. $3 per 100; Fla- mingo. $6 per 100; Dorothy Whitney, $3 per 100; Golden Beauty, $3 per 100; Prosperity, $2 per 100; Mrs. J. H. Man- ley, $2.50 per 100; Wm. Scott, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Floriana, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Lorna, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Eldorado, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000; Mrs. Lawson, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Adonis, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Harrv Fenn, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Gov. Roosevelt, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Mrs. P. Palmer, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Mrs. E. A. Nelson, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Portia, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Dorothy, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1.000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnation — Red Lawson, at $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100; $40 per 500; $75 per 1,000. W. J. Palmer & Son, Lancaster, N. Y. Carnation — Carnation Bride, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; Phyllis, $12 per lOO; $100 per 1,000. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Carnation — Wolcott. White Cloud, Norway, Lawson, Morning Glory, Mrs. Joost at $12.50 per 1,000; Enchantress and Estelle, $25 per 1,000; Flamingo, $50, and Crusader, $40 per 1,000; Amer- ica. Crane and Prosperity, $12.50 per 1,000; Gaiety, $15 per 1,000. All plants shipped from greenhouses, Hinsdale, 111. Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. un- rooted. The following at $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000, White Lawson, Flamingo, Lady Bountiful, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Nel- son Fisher, Crusader. The following at $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Enchantress, Boston Market, The Queen, Fair Maid. Imperial Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. Carnation — Rooted cuttings, ready now. Write for price list. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. Carnation — The Bride, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Carnation — Crisis, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnation — Wm. Penn. 25 rooted cut- tings. $2.50, $10 per 100; $75 per 1,000, 250 for $18.75. Queen Louise and Lil- lian Pond, $10 per 1,000. Floriana and Harry Fenn, $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Cru- sader. $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Flamingo, $5.50 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Estelle. $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000: Ine, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Enchantress. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $6.50 per 100, $55 per 1,000; Mrs. Nelson, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Mrs. Lawson, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000: Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Genevieve Lord, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1.000; Mrs. Joost, $1.25 per JOO. $10 per 1,000; Bos- ton Market, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Peru, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000. Mrs. Higinbotham, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000: Gibson Beauty, $12 per 100, $100 per 1.000. Geo. Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago, 111. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Quality our hobby. Lawson, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Mme. Joost, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Marquis, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Prosperity, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Estelle, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Enchantress, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; B. Market, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000. W. C. Hill Floral Co., Streator, 111. Carnation — Unrooted carnation cut- tings. Queen Louise, Portia, Crocker, Goodenough, 50c per 100; Lawson, $1 par 100; Gladiolus, bulbs, 75c per 100, $6 per 1,000. Cash with order. George M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. Wol- cott, Boston Market, Enchantress, Mrs. Lawson, Prosperity, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Welland & Rlsch, 69 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Chicago, $10 per 100, $120 per 1,000; Boston Mar- ket, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Belle, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Peru, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000. Richmond Gems, $10 per 100, $75 per 1,000; Crusader, $5 per 100, $46 per 1,000; Adonis, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Estelle, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Indianapolis, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. Phyllis, $10 per 100, $120 per 1,000. Morning Glory, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Mrs. Higinbotham, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Nelson, $1.50 per 100, $11.50 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Lawson, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. 111. Carnation — Rooted cuttings: Nelson Fisher, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Mrs. M. A. Patten, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Boston Market, $3 per 100, $20 per 1,000. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Wm. Swayne, Box 226, Kennett Square, Philadelphia, Pa. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings now ready. White Lawson. Flamingo, Lady Bountiful, Mrs. M. A. Patten. Nel- son Fisher, Albatross at $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000. Enchantress, Boston Market, The Queen, Fair Maid at $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Imperial Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. Carnation — Fred Burkl. All orders booked now are for March delivery. John Murchle. Sharon, Pa. Carnation — My Maryland, delivery January. 1906. $2.50 per doz., $12 per 100. $100 per 1,000. Write us for other varieties. H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 224 The American Florist. Feb. 25, Carnation — Carnation cuttings; well rooted, taken from selected stock, clean and healthy. Lawson. $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Mrs. Hlgln- botham, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Es- telle, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Chicago, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Adon- is, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Her Majesty, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago, 111. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings. Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Fair Maid, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Alpine Glow, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Lawson, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Nelson, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Boston Market, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Marion, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100; Crusader, $6 per 100; Crane, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000. Mrs. Patten, $6 per 100; Prosperity, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. The Leo Niessen Co., 1217 Arch St, Philadelphia, Pa. Carnation — Red Sport (of Maceo) 12 for $1.50, 25 for $2.50, 50 for $4.00, post- paid. By express $6.00 per 100, $50 per 1,000. A. B. Davis & Son, Carnation Spe- cialists, Purcellville, Va. Carnation — Carnation cuttings: En- chantress, $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Fair Maid, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Queen, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Law- son, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Cress- brooli $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Chal- lenger, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Maceo, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Harry Fenn, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Prosperity, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Q. M. Bradt, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Fiancee, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. C. Warburton, Fall River, Mass. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. White lawson, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; En- chantress, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Pink Lawson, $3 per 100, $20 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings now ready: Queen Louise, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Alba, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Wolcott, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Norway, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Lillian Pond, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Chicot, $1.20 per 100, $10 per 1,000; America, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Mrs. P. Palmer, $1 per 100. $10 per 1,000; Estelle, $1.40 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Mrs. J. H. Manley, $1.50 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Apollo, $1.50 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Gov. Roosevelt, $1.20 per 100, $10 per 1,000. Pink: Mrs. Thos. Lawson, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Success, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Mer- maid, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Cress- brook, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Pres. McKlnley, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Yellow: Golden Beauty, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Eldorado, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000. Var- iegated: Prosperity, $1.40 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Marshall Field, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Stella, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Armazindy, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Viola Allen, $1.20 per 100, $11 per 1,000; Gaiety, $1.20 per 100, $11 per 1,000. G. H. Crane, scarlet, $1 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Special prices on large lots; unrooted pips, half price of above, 25 at 100 rates, 260 at 1,000 rates, express prepaid, cash or C. O. D., with privilege of examining. Loomls Floral Co., Loomls, Cal. Carnation — Victory to be dissem- inated, 1906, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000, 250 at 1,000 rate. Place orders for rooted cuttings: White Lawson, $6 per 100; Nelson Fisher, $6 per 100; Mrs. Pat- ten, $6 per 100; Enchantress, $3 per 100; Prosperity, $3 per 100; The Belle, $6 per 100; Lady Bountiful, $6 per 100; Harry Fenn, $2.60 per 100; Goethe, $2.50 per 100; Genevieve Lord, $2.50 per 100; Man- ley, $3 per 100; Maceo, $1.50 per 100; Cervera, $2 per 100; Lawson, $2 per 100. Five per cent discount for cash with order. Address all correspondence to 52 W. 29th St., New York. Guttman & Weber, Lynbrook, L. I., N. Y. Carnation — New carnation William Penn, a seedling of Scott and McGowan. Price, $10 per 100; 26 at 100 rates; $75 per 1,000; 250 at 1,000 rates. Frank L. Kohr, B. F. D. No. 3, Lan- caster, Pa. Carnation — Rooted carnation cut- tings. White Lawson, 6,000 ready to be shipped, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Lady Bountiful, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Mrs. M. A. Patten, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Daheim, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Boston Market, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Mrs. T. W. Lawson, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; Gen. Maceo, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Mrs. G. M. Bradt, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Melba, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000. Grafted roses. Write for prices. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. Nelson Fisher, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Mrs. M. A, Patten, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Cru- sader, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; D. Whit- ney, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Enchan- tress, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Harry Fenn, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Maniey, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Fair Maid, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Queen, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Backer c& Co., Billerlca, Mass. Clirysantbeninm — Rooted cuttings March 1 delivery, per 100: Wm. Duck- ham, $2.60; Alice Byron, $1.60; Marion Newell, $1.60; Col. Appleton, $1.60; Ome- 1 ga. $1.50. The B. K. & B. Floral Co., Richmond, . Ind. Carnation — Rooted cuttings ready now: Lady Bountiful, Phyllis, Chicago I White, Robert Craig, White Lawson. i Send for prices. Albatross, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; America, $1.75 per 100, $15 i per 1,000; Boston Market, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Cardinal, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Crisis, new, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Crusader, $6 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Daheim, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Dorothy Whitney, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Eclipse, Dorner's, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Enchantress, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Estelle, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Fiancee, new (Mar. 1), $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1.76 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Lord, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; G. H. Crane, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Wolcott, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Indianapolis, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; Lawson, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Mrs. Patten, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Prosperity, fancy, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.76 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Red Lawson, $10 per 100, $76 per 1,000; Richmond Gem, $10 per 100, $76 per 1,000; The Belle, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; The Marquis, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Vesper, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Variegated Lawson, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; White Swan, $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago; Green- houses, Western Springs, 111. Carnation — Strong rooted cuttings. N. Fisher, $5 per 100; Indianapolis, $4 per 100; Enchantress, $2.50 per 100, $24 per 1,000; B. Market, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; Estelle, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; Walcott, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; Lawson, $1.50 per 100, $14 per 1,000; Glacier, $1.50 per 100, $14 per 1,000; Prosperity, $1.50 per 100, $14 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfleld, 111. Carnation — Rooted carnation cut- tings; all orders filled in rotation; 5 per cent- discount cash with order. Mrs. M. A. Patten, $6 per 100; White Lawson, $5 per 100; Flamingo, $6 per 100; Alba- tross, $5 per 100; Enchantress, $3 per 100; Queen, $2.50 per 100; Boston Mar- ket, $3 per 100; Queen Louise (Lawson) $2 per 100; J. H. Manley, $2 per 100; Challenger, $2 per 100. Jas D. Cockcroft, Northport, L. I., N. Y. Carnation — Carnation Fred Burkl. All orders booked now are for March de- livery. S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. W. H. Watson, Lapeer, Mich. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Carnation — Carnations, rooted cut- tings. Prices on application. The Gasser Company, Euclid Ave., Cleveland, O. Carnation — Green carnations'. Prepa- ration for coloring carnations green. Harry D. Edwards, 527 York St., New- port, Ky. Carnation — 1,000 rooted carnation cut- tings of Flamingo, $40; 1,000 Adonis, $26. Cash, parties unknown. John L. Wyland, De Haven, Pa. Carnation — Carnation, William Penn, 10,000 cuttings; 26 rooted cuttings, $2.50; $10 per 100; $76 per 1,000; 260 for $18.76. Frank L. Kohr, R. F. D. 3, Lancaster, Pa. Carnation — Carnation cuttings, ESi- chantress. Nelson Fisher, Mrs. Patten, Lawson, Wolcott, B. Market, Harry Fenn, Queen Louise and Flora Hill. Jensen & Dekema, 631 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, 111^ Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings. Enchantress, Nelson Fisher, M. A. Pat- ten, Wolcott, B. Market, White Cloud and F. Joost. _ „ ,, ,, Valley View Greenhouses. C. Q. Velie & Son, Marlborough, N. Y. Chrysantliemnjn — Rooted cuttings. Wm. Duckham, Ben Wells, P. A. Cob- bold, Leila Filkins, $3 per 100; Dr. En- guehard, $4; Mrs. Thirkell, $2. No order filled less than $1. ,, W. A. Chalfant, Springfield, Mo. duysanthemniu — Strong rooted cut- early chrysanthemums: Opah, Mme. Bergman, WlUowbrook and October Sun- shine. . , Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemtun — Strong rooted cut- tings and plants. Leading standard varieties. Cash or satisfactory refer- Baur Floral Co., Brie, Pa. Chrysanthemnm — Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Chrysantlienium — Chrysanthemum novelties: Merstham Yellow, White Coombes, Emily Mileham, Valerie Greenham, Mrs. H. A. Allen, and all other novelties, 50c each; $5 per doz.; Mrs. W. Duckham, the cup winner, 76c each; $7.50 per doz. Send for list. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemam — Chrysantheniums are our specialty. We have the best from raisers here and abroad. Our cat- alogue for 1906 describes them all. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Colons — Ten varieties Coleus, 2-In. pots, March 1, $2. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Colens — Forty varieties, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Colens — Rooted cuttings, Verschaffel- til. Fire Brand, Golden Queen, Beck- wlth's Gem, Lord Palmerston, Queen Victoria and Fancies, 60c per 100, $6 per 1,000. (Jolden Bedder (original) and Hero, 75c per 100, $6 per 1,000. Dis- count of 10 per cent allowed on 10,000 or more. Frank A. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igos. The American Florist. 225 Cyclamen — Cyclamen splendens gigan- teum hybrids In bud and bloom, from B-in. pots, $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100. Paul Mader, E. Stroudsburgr, Pa, Cyclamen — Once transplanted, ready March 1. $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000. C. Winterlch, Defiance, O. Dahlia — Dahlia Sylvia, divided field roots, $2 per doz., $16 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dahlia — Dahlia, Mrs. Winters, $10 per 100. W. W. Wilmore, Box 382, Denver, CoL Dahlias — Finest collection In U. S. Send for price list. W. P. Lothrop, B. Bridgewater, Mass. Sabllas — Peacock's dahlias. L. K. Peacock, Atoo, N. J. Salsiea — $1 per 100. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Saiaies — Paris Daisy, giant, 2-ln., 2%c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Eaatet Stock — Ready for Easter, Spi- raea compacta floribunda, Japonica and Gladstone; choice azaleas, all sizes and prices, 75c, $1 and $1.25; 1,500 Van der Cruyssen; Hydrangea otaksa; Cineraria hybrida, 6-in. pots; Japan and Harrlsli lilies. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Easter I^Ules — ^Hlnode Florist Co., Whitestone, D. I., N. Y. Easter Stock — Azalea Madame Van der Cruyssen, Azalea mollis, deutzlas, rho- dodendrons, Primula verls, etc., etc. Baby Rambler rose, 1 yr., field grown, for 4-lnch pots, $6 per doz., $35 per 100. Henry A. Dreer (Inc.), 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Easter Stock — Azalea mollis, 12-15-ln., $30 per 100, 16-18-ln, $40 per 100; Deut- zla gracilis, 12-15-ln., $6 per 100; 15-18- in., $8 per 100; Deutzia Lemoinei, 15-18- In., $8 per 100; 18-24-ln., $10 per 100. Rhododendrons, best hybrids, 20-in., $9 per doz.; 24-in., $12 per doz.; 30-32-ln., $24 per doz. Spiraea japonica, $3 per 100. Splrsea nana compacta, $4 per 100. The Storrs cfe Harrison Co., Palnes- vllle, Ohio. Ferns — Boston ferns, per 100, 4-ln., $16; 5-in., $26; 6-ln., $40; 7-in., 60c each; 8-ln., 75c each. Strong rooted runners of Boston, $2 per 100. Davis Bros., Morrison, 111., and Geneva, IlL Fern — Adiantum hybrldum, $6 per 100; 2ii-ln. pots. A. Ley & Bro., N. Langdon, D. C. Fern — Nephrolepls Scottil, 6-ln., pot grown, ready for 8-ln., $16 per doz.; 7- in., pot grown, $24 per doz.; 8-in., pot grown, $36 per doz. John Scott, Keap St Greenhouses, Brooklyn, N. Y. Fern — Adiantum Croweanum, the new maidenhair fern, height 3% ft. Prices on application. Wm. F. Kasting, Wholesale Florist, 383-387 BUicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Ferns, Bto. — Boston, Plersonl and Scottii ferns. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Ferns, Etc. — Boston ferns, for 6, 6, 7 and 8-tn. pots at $25, $60, $76 and $100 per 100. L. H. Foster, 46 King St., Dorchester, Mass. Feverfew — Rooted cuttings and plants. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Fnchsias — Fuchsias, rooted cuttings, 5 best varieties, $1.25 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Crardenias — Gardenia plants and Jes- samine, our leading specialty. Natural growing conditions here ideal. 1 yr., 18- 24-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. W. Benson, Alvin, Tex. Qeraninms — 10 varieties geraniums, 2VS pots and 2-in. pots, $3. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Qeraninms — Rooted cuttings, fifteen varieties at $10 and $12.60 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums — Geranium Telegraph, bed- ding out, conservatory or window; strong plants, 2^-In., $16 per 100. Thomas Devoy & Son, Poughkeepsle, N. Y. OeranlTuns — Jean Vlaud, S. A. Nutt, Castellane, John Doyle and Perkins. Single and double Gen. Grant, La Favor- ite, 2-incb pots, $2 per 100. Geo. M. Bmmans, Newton, N. J. Hellotrope^Rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Heliotrope— Rooted cuttings, 12 vari- eties, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. HollyhoolES — ^Double field-grown, $3 per 100. ^V. W. Wilmore, Box 382, Denver, Col. Ivy — German Ivy, 2-In., $2.60 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Japanese Hovelties — Tiny plants In 2 and 3-ln. decorated Japanese pots, $15, $20 and $25 per 100. Rhapls, 6 to 16 shoots 50c each. Hinode Florist Co., Woodslde, N. Y., and Whitestone, L. I., N. Y. Orchids — Cattleya MendelU, also Lsella anceps and Oncldlum tigrlnum, etc. Write for special list No. 14. Orchid growers and Importers. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. Orchids — Orchid Importers; Brazilian, shipped in bulk. Cattleya Mosslae, C. labiata, C. Wamerll, Lsella tenebrosa now arriving. Stanley & Co., Southgrate, Eng. Orchids — Orchids, per 100: Cyprlpe- dium insigne, $8; Cypripedium callosum, $20; Cypripedium Laurenceanum, $26; Dendroblum formosum, giganteum, $9 per doz.; $70 per 100; Vanda Coerulea, 10 to 12 lbs., $16 per doz.; 12 to 16 lbs., $22 per doz. Julius Roehrs Co.. Exotic Nurseries, Rutherford, N. J. Flcns 6 and 6-Inch rubbers, 30c each, W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Flctts — FIcus elastlca, 6 and 7-lncb, $6 to $9 per dozen. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Foxgret-Me-Hots — ^Ever blooming for- get-me-nots, rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. Fnchsias — Fuchsias, rooted cuttings and plants. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Falms, Etc. — Latania Bor., 2-in. pot, seed leaves, $3 per 100; Latania Bor., 3- In. pot, 15-18-in., 2-3 chr. Ivs., $12 per 100; Latania Bor., 5-ln. pot, 18-20-ln., 3-4 chr. Ivs., $15 per 100; Latania Bor., 5-ln. pot, 20-24-in., 4 chr. Ivs., $20 per 100. Kentia Bel., 2%-in. pot, 6-8-in., 2 leaves, $10 per 100; Kentia Bel., 3-in. pot, 8-10- in., 3-4 leaves, $12.50 per 100; Kentia Bel., 4-ln. pot, 12-16-in., 4-5 leaves, $16 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, la. Orchids — Collectors and exporters of orchids. Geo. N. J. HoohderfEer, FlaETStaff, Ariz. Falms, Etc. — ^Araucarlas. August Haerens Nurseries, Somer- gem, Ghent, Belgium. American Agents: August Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. Falms, Etc. — Growers and Importers, palms and ferns; decorative plants. Geo. Wittboid Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago, 111. Falms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and deco- rative plants. R. Dreyer, Woodslde, I* t, N. T. Falms, Etc. — ^Palms, ferns and deco- rative plants. Wm. P. Craig. Rep. Jos. Heacock and 1 John Burton, Assignee, 1224 Cherry ! St., Philadelphia, Pa. Falms, Etc. — Kentia Belmoreana and Kentia Forsteriana, Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. Palms, Etc. — ^Palms, ferns and deco- rative plants. John Burton, Assignee for Robert Craig & Son, Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Falma, Etc — Palms and decorative plants. August Haerens Nurseries, Somergem, Ghent, Belgium. American Agents: August Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. Fansies — Pansy plants, large flowering, 60c per 100, $2.60 per 1,000. Per 100 Asp. plumosus nanus, small plants, to close, $1.76. Jas. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Fansies — Rooted cuttings. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, IlL Fansies — Pansy plants, the Jennings strain. Large plants in bud and bloom, $1 per 100; medium size, $3.60 per 1,000; 500 for $2; by mall, 75c per 100. E. B. Jennings, Lock Box 264, South- port, Conn. Fansies — 100,000 pansy plants, $10 per 1,000. Unrooted cuttings, half price of rooted. Loomis Carnation Co., Lock Box 115, Ijoomis, Cal. FelargronlTuns — Rooted cuttlngrs, IB varieties, $2.25 per 100. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Feonies — Peonies and hardy plants. W. W. Wilmore, Box 382, Denver, Colo. Fetnnlas — Dbl. Petunias, rooted cut- tings, 10 finest, $1.00 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Fetnnlas — Double fringed petunias. Six distinct novelties, labeled, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. Fetnnlas — 20 varieties, $1.26 per 100; $10 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. "BixSsa — 5 sorts. 6c. large field grown; 7 var., some everblooming, 76c per 100, $7 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Foinsettlas — Polnsettlas, 1 year old, $6 per 100. The Gasser Company, Euclid Ave.. Cleveland, O. Foinsettlas — Giant flowered polnset- tlas; limited amount stock plants, 50o per plant; $5 per doz.; $36 per 100; 2^4- in., $12 per 100; 3-in., $18 per 100. July and August delivery for 214 and 3-ln. plants. J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Frimnlas — Primula chinensis and P. obconica grandiflora In bud and bloom, from 4-ln. pots, $7 per 100. Paul Mader, E. Stroudsburg, Fa. Boses — Roses, rooted cuttings: Chat- enay, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Uncle John, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Brides- maid, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Bride, $1.60 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Ivory, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Perle, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Roses, 2V4-ln. pot plants: Richmond, $30 per 100, $250 per 1,000; Rosalind Orr English, $26 per 100, $200 per 1,000; Chatenay, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Sun- rise, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Perle von Godesberg, $6 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Liberty, $6 per 100, $45 per 1,000; La Detroit, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Uncle John. $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; Kalserln, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Bride, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Ivory, $3 per 100, $36 per 1,000; Perle, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Boses — Bedding and forcing roses; stock from 3-ln. pots. Bride. Brides- maid, Perle, Ivory, Golden Gate, Etolle de Lyon, Mrs. Cant, Pink and White Cochet. Bon Silene, etc., $4 per 100; $38 per 1,000; 2-ln. stock, $3 per 100; $26 per 1,000. E. Q. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 226 The American Florist. Feb. 25, Boses — 60,000 rose plants grafted on English Manetti, for sale; delivery about April 1st, in 2% -in. pots ready to shift into 3%-in. Bride, $10 per 100; Brides- maid, $10 per 100; La Detroit, $12 per 100; Genl. MacArthur, $12 per 100; Lib- erty, $12 per 100; rooted cuttings ready now per 100: Bride, Bridesmaid, $1.60; Chatenay, $1.50; Liberty, $2.50; Perle, $2.50. Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Boses — Catalogues and price lists wanted from all growers. Theodore Wirth, Supt. Public Parks. Hartford, Conn. Boses — 400,000 roses. Also in 2-ln. pots. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. - Boses — Bedding and forcing roses, standard varieties, $4 per 100, $38 per 1,000. Bride, Maid, Ivory, Perle, Etoile de Lyon, Bon Silene, Mrs. Ben Cant, Pink and White Cochet, etc. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. - Boses — Baby Rambler, everblooming dwarf Crimson Rambler; strong dormant plants, $5 per dozen, $35 per 100; pot plants, 2% -in., March delivery, $20 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boses — Rooted cuttings, American Beauty, $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000; Lib- erty, $3 per 100, $25.20 per 1,000; Brides- maid, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Bride, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Golden Gate, $1.50 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Ivory, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. George Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. . Boses — American Beauty, La France and Bride. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Boses — Roses of all kinds. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Boses — Roses for Easter forcing. Crimson Rambler, 2 year, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 3 year, $2.50 per 100, $18 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boses — The new rose Wellesley. Delivery in rotation, beginning April 1. Own root, $25 per 100, $55 per 250, $100 per 500, $200 per 1,000; grafted, $30 per 100; $70 per 250, $130 per 500, $260 per 1,000. Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Boses — 60,000 grafted roses for forc- ing. Delivery April, May, June. Lib- erty, rose pots, $2 per 100; 3%-ln. pots, $18 per 100; Brides, Bridesmaids, Golden Gate, Kaiserin rose pots, $10 per 100; 3V4-in. pots, $15 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Verbenas — Rooted cuttings, 30 varie- ties, 60c per 100. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Verbenas — Rooted cuttings, 76c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Vlnca — Vinca variegata, 3-in. pots, $6 per 100. Frank A. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Vinca — 5,000 vincas, rooted cuttings, 75c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Cash. J. J. Lamport, Xenla, O. Violets — Rooted cuttings. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Vaughan & Sperry, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. NURSERY STOCK. Bay Trees — 1905 spring delivery. Au- gust Haerens Nurseries, Somergem, Ghent, Belgium. American agents. August Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. G-rounds — "Beautiful Grounds," an il- lustrated manual containing suggestions on lawn making, planting and care of shrubs and trees. Landscape plans, topographical surveys, etc. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, 111. Bllacs — Lilacs a specialty. Jacs. Smits, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. Bndbeckia — Extra choice, large clumps, $5 per 100. John Brod, Niles Center, 111. Salvias — Salvia splendens and Jean Revenal, rooted cuttings, 75c per 100, $6 per 1,000. Frank A. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Salvias — Salvia, two best. Lord Faunt- leroy (dwarf). Bonfire (tall), $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. Salvias — Rooted cuttings and plants. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Salvias — 6 varieties, $1 per 100, $8 per $1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Swainsona — Swainsona Alba, rooted cuttings, 75c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Tradescantia — Tradescantla rooted cuttings, 2 kinds, 75c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Verbenas — 500,000 Verbenas, 60 varie- ties, perfectly healthy. Prize rooted cut- tings, 60c per 100, $5 per 1,000; plants 2%- in., pots, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Shrubs — Hardy shrubs. Ramblers, etc. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. magnolias — Largest growers of Mag- nolia grandiflora in the south; over 200,- 000 plants on hand. Joseph W. Vestal & Son, Little Rock, Ark. ITursery Stock — Ornamental trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials, etc. Bay State Nurseries, N. Abington, Mass. Nnrsery Stock — Philadelphia Rambler, field plants, 2 to 3 ft., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100, 3 to 4 ft., $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa^ ITursery Stock — Ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, and roses. Clematis pani- culata, Ampelopsis Veitchi, fruit trees and berries. Ramblers, hybrids, etc. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. T. ] ITursery Stock — Headquarters for hardy perennials; 12 acres conifers; 3 acres rhododendrons; 2 acres hydran- geas. Tottenham Nurseries (Ltd.), Dedems- vaart, Holland. Wnrsery Stock — Trees, shrubs, vines, small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrisville, Pa. ITursery Stock — Fruit trees, small fruits, ornamental trees, evergreens and shrubs, shade trees, hardy roses, hardy plants, climbers, etc. Catalogue free. EUwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Hnrsery Stock — Wholesale growers of nursery stock. Catalogue free. W. Van Kleef & Sons, Boskoop, Holland. Fteonias — Paeonias. Festiva maxima, $35 per 100; Queen Victoria, $9 per 100; Fragrans, $6 per 100. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. Privet — California privet, 1, 2 and 3 years; also good cuttings. Any reason- able offer In lots of 5,000 to carloads accepted. > J. H. O'Hagan, Little Silver, N. J. Privet — California privet cheap, 100,- 000 plants, 3 to 4-ft., $4 per 100. $25 per 1,000; 2% to 3%-ft., $2.50 per 100, $17.60 per 1,000; 20 to 30-in., $2 per 100, $13 per 1,000; 18 to 24-in., 2 years, $1.50 per 100, $7 per 1,000. Boxed f. o. b. here. For car or large lots, write before placing orders. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. Bibbon Qrass — Silver ribbon grass, field grown roots, 15c each by mall, postpaid. $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100 by express, not prepaid. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. and Shrubs — Shrubs plants. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Tree Seeds.— Surplus tree seeds. Catalpa Speclosa, 500 lbs. Black locust, 500 lbs. Tree and shrub seeds, and large lot of seedlings. Forest Nursery and Seed Co., Irving College, Tenn. Trees — Munson Nurseries. New cata- logue now ready. Get it of T. V. Munson & Son, Denlson, Tex. XJmbrella plants — Umbrella plants, 2- In., fine, 2%c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Seeds, Bulbs, Spawn, Etc. Asparagus — 1904 new crop asparagus seeds. Plumosus nanus. 55c per 100; Robustus, 85c per 100, $7.50 per 1,000; Sprengeri, 15c per 100, $1 per 1,000. Moore & Simon, 207 Market St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus nanus, new crop, $3 per 1,000: smilax seeds, $1 per lb. Cash with order. Cottage Nursery, San Diego, Cal. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus nanus seeds, 75c per 100, $6 per 1,000. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus nanus seed, present season; 250,000 at $2.25 per 1,000, quantities to suit. De- liver February. Rees & Compere, Long Beach., Cal., R. F. D. No. 1. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, greenhouse grown seed, per 100 seeds, 75c; per 250 seeds, $1.50; per 1,000 seeds, $5: per 5,000 seeds, $16; 10,000 seeds, $42.50. Southern greenhouse grown seed, per 1,000, $3.50; 5,000, $16; 10,000 seeds, $30. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Aster — Aster Kate Lock, 48 in. high. White, Daybreak, and mixed, $2 per 1,000 seeds. J. H. iLoek, 41 Manchester Ave., Toronto, Ont. Bulbs — Ward's high grade bulbs and plants'. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 17 Battery Place, New York. Bulbs — Holland bulbs and plants, wholesale growers hyacinths, tulips, narcissus, crocus, spiraeas, gladiolus, paeonias, etc. Special prices French bulbs, Roman hyacinths. Paper White, etc. Van Zanten Bros., Hillegom, Holland; G. Hylkema, care Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St., New York. Bulbs — Bermuda Harrisii bulbs. July and August delivery. Chas. A. V. Frith, Hamilton, Bermuda. herbaceous Cyclamen, Etc. — New colors in cycla- men. Low's salmon (giganteum) ; Sal- mon Pioneer (feathered). Fine lot of giganteum. Papilio and Pioneer strains, and of Schizanthus Wisetonensis. Hugh' Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Mid- dlesex, Eng. Gladiolus — Gladiolus in variety. W. W. Wilmore, Box 382, Denver, Colo. £lly of the Valley — Pips, largest and finest stock in splendid condition, $24 per case of 3,000; 2 or more cases at $7.50 per 1,000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. Uly of the VaUey Pips— Multlbell, Berollna, early forcing Berlin; Polaris, Hansa, late forcing cold storage, Ham- burg. Aug. Rhotert, Importer, 26 Barclay St., New York. lily of the VaUey — Forcing pips. Julius Hansen, Plnneberg, Germany. I.Uy of the Valley— Pips, $12 per 1,000, $1.50 per 100. Good grade pips, $7.50 per 1,000, $21 per 3,000. H. N. Bruns, 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. I igo5. The American Florist. 22T Illy of the Valley — Berlin and Ham- burg valley. Jacs. Sniits. Ltd., Naarden, Holland. Unshroom Spawn— Frequent importa- tions from England, always fresh and lively. J. J. Styer, Concordville, Pa. mcotlana Sanderse — Seeds in original pkts., 25c per pkt. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Nicotiana Sanderse — Seeds In original pkts., 25c per pkt. Henry A. Dreer, Chestnut St., Phila- delphia, Pa. ITlcotiana Sanderse — Seeds in original pkts., 25c per pkt. J. M. Thorburn, Cortlandt St., New York. Onion — Bermuda onion seed. All or- ders accompanied by bankers' reference or remittance. Peter S. Reid, Port Orotava, Teneriffe. Onions — Genuine Bermuda onion seed, grown and exported by Wildpret Bros., Port Orotava, Tener- iffe. Canary Islands. Pansy — Pansy seed, $1 per pkt. $5 per oz. Cash. E. B. Jennings, Lock Box 254, South- port, Conn. Potato — Northern Star potato. True stock in cases of 100 lbs. net f. o. b. Southampton, $3 per case. Potato grow- ers and experts. Brinkworth & Sons, Ltd., Southampton, Eng. Salvia — Salvia splendens grandiflora, Vi-07.., 25c: oz., $1.50. W. TV. Rawson & Co., 12-13 Faneull Hall Square, Boston. Seeds — Asparagus plumosus nanus; fresh seed grown under glass, 75c per 100 seeds, $6.50 per 1,000 seeds. "Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York. Seeds — Burpee's catalogue for 1905 Is now ready. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds — ^Wholesale seed growers. Flower and garden seeds. A. J. Brown Company, Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds — "Peekover." successful new po- tato for 1904, $4.80 per lb., $48 per 14 lbs. Cash. G. W. Miller, F. R. H. S. Clarkson Nurseries. Wisbech, Cambs, Eng. Seeds — 3,700 acres of garden seeds In cultivation; wholesale seed growers. Eraslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Cal. Seeds — Florists' flower seeds. New crop now ready. Weeber & Don, Seed Merchants and Growers, 114 Chambers St., New York. Seeds — Flower seeds and bulbs; onion sets; garden seeds. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago. Seeds — Specialty, seeds of conifers. Geo. N. J. Hochderffer, Flagstaff, Ariz. Seeds — Seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Boddington. 342 W. Four- teenth St., New York. Seeds — New crop grower seeds. Aspar- .igus plumosus nanus, 60c 100 seeds, $5 1,000 seeds; Begonia Vulcan and Ver- non, 25c trade pkt.; Cyclamen giganteum, 60c per 100 seeds, $5 per 1,000 seeds; Petunia fimbriata grandiflora, 50c trade pkt.; double, trade pkt, $1; Salvia Bon- fire, 25c trade pkt., $2.25 oz.; Salvia splendens, 20c trade pkt., 90c per oz.; stocks, dwarfs, ten weeks, 25c trade pkt., $2.75 oz. : Verbena, mammoth, 20c trade pkt, $1 per oz. Fresh tobacco stems, $1.50 bale of 300 lbs. W. C. Beckert, Allegheny, Pa. Sugar Beet — Mangel wurzel and sugar beet seeds a specialty. Catalogues free. English correspondence. Carl Beck & Co., Quedlinburg, Ger- many. Telegram address, Samenex- port, Quedlinburg. Wholesale Cut Flowers. COMMISSION DEALERS. B. F. Winterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. B. H. Hunt, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III. E. C. Amling, 32-36 Randolph St., Chicago, 111. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston, Mass. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co., 52-54 High St., Cleveland, Ohio. Kennicott Bros. Co., 40-44 Randolph St., Chicago, 111. C. A. Kuehn, 1122 Pine St, St Louis, Mo. William Ghormley. 57 W. 28th St, New York. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55-57 W. 26th St, New York. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., New York. Jos. S. Fenrich, 48 W. 30th St, New York. A. L. Randall Co., 19 Randolph St., Chicago. Thomas Young, Jr., 43 W. 28th St., New York. James Hart, 117 W. 30th St, New York. John Young, 51 W. 28th St., New York. Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Dia- mond St., Pittsburg, Pa, Rice Bros., 128 N. 6th St., Minneap- olis, Minn. J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Ford Bros., Ill W. 30th St, New York. Julius Lang, 53 W. 30th St., New York. A, L. Young & Co., 64 W. 28th St., New York. H. G. Beming, 1402 Pine St, St Louis, Mo. Charles Millang, 50 W. 29th St, New York. Traendly & Schenok, 44 W. 28th St, New York. Walter F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St, New York. Chas. Chadwick, Cor. Fulton and La- grave Sts., Grand Rapids, Mich. New York Cut Flower Exchange, John Donaldson, Sec'y, Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave. and W. 26th St, New York. Edward C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St., New York. Alfred H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St, New York. Alex. J. Guttman, 52 W. 29th St, New York. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., 1516-18 Sansora St., Philadelphia, Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. William Murphy, 128 E. 3d St, Cln- clnnatl, O. GROWERS. J. A. Budlong, 37-39 Randolph St., Chicago, 111. The Benthey-Ooatsworth Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Sinner Bros., 68 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago, 111. Geo. Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago, IlL Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35-37 Randolph St., Chicago, 111. D. Wood Brant, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. South Park Floral Company, Heller Bros., New Castle, Ind. Peter Weiland, New Castle, Ind. Weiland & Risch, 59 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachu- setts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Wal- nut St., Cincinnati, O. Berger Bros., 1220 Filbert St, Phila- delphla. Pa, Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. John Wolf, Savannah, Ga. Retail Gut Flowers. Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. Mark Aitken, 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Sievers & Poland, 33 Post St, San Francisco, Cal. A. Gude & Bro., 1214 F St., Washing- ton, D. C. Mills, the Florist, 36 W. Forsyth St, Jacksonville, Florida. Thos. Young, Jr., 43 W. 28th St, New York. Fred C. Weber, 4320-28 Olive St, St Louis, Mo. The Park Floral Co., J. A. Valentine, president, Denver, Colo. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. John Breltmeyer's Sons, Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. P. J. Hauswirth, Auditorium Annex, Chicago. Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Lelkens, 7 E. 33d St, New York. John Mangel, Cor. Wabash Ave. and Monroe St., Chicago. Joseph R. Freeman, 612, 13th St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, Galveston. Tex. Supplies, Sundries, Etc. Axtlfidal leaves — All styles In hun- dreds of different designs. Rossig Bros., 497 W. Broadway, New York. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 228 The American Florist. Feb. 2s, BtUb Fans, Etc. — Bulb pans. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. "Bnlb Fans, Eto< — Seed pans, banglne baskets, lawn vases. Hilflnger Bros., Fort Edwards, N. T. Bnlb Fans, Etc. — Bulb and fern pans. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St. Norristown, Pa. Cape Flowers — Cape flowers, all col- ors. A. Hermann, 404-12 E. 34th St., New York. Coal — Harman, the florists' coal man, win quote prices on your present needs and your season's supply. Attractive prices on the following: Alum Creek, Brazil Block, Pocahontas Smokeless, W. Virginia Splint, Indiana Hocking Lump and other grades. Producer, Jobber and prompt shipper of bituminous coal. Wm. S. Harman, 303 Dearborn St., Chicago. State Life Bldg., Indian- apolis, Ind. Fumigating Supplies — Nico-fume, to- bacco paper insecticide. For sale by seedsmen, 24 sheets, 75c; 144 sheets, t3.50; 288 sheets, $6.50. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, Ky. Fnmlgatinjr Supplies — Tobacco stems, 60c per 100 lbs.; In bales of 200 to 260 lbs. Write for special prices on carload lots. Leaf tobacco. F. G. Borden, Milton, Wis. Fnmlsatinsr Supplies — ^Vaporizing pans for tobacco extracts. Improved. DlUer, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa, Fumigating' Supplies — The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. A free trial bag will cost you only express charges; the most effective, cleanest and quickest, as well as cheapest (10c per 100-ft. house) article to fumigate with. All aphis killed in one night. Our booklet tells of it — mailed on request. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., Tobacco Pow- der Hobbyists, 116-118 West St., New York. Fumigating' Supplies — Tobacco dust for fumigating. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine St., New York. Fumigating Supplies — Extract of to- bacco, rose leaf insecticide. Best and cheapest all around Insecticide on the market. For free pamphlet write to The Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. Fertilizers — Fertility germs draw nitrogen from the air, deposit it In the soil, make land rich, insure immense crops. Nitro-Culture contains these ■germs. Sprinkle on seed before plant- ing; $2 worth Increases yield per acre enormously. Write for catalogue, 6 P. National Nitro-Culture Co., West Chester, Pa. Greens — Green galax, assorted sizes. C. W. Burleson & Son, LinvIIle, N. C. Oreens — Galax leaves and leucothoe sprays. J. G. Loven, Montezuma, N. C. Oreens — Ferns, fancy and dagger, galax, laurel, southern wild smilax. Prin- cess pine. Crowl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. G-reens — Specialties: galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly, Prin- cess pine; all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves, 75c per 100. N. LeCakes & Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York. Greens — Asparagus plumosus, 50c per string. W. H. Watson, Lapeer, Mich. Fern Balls — Japanese fern balls, 5-in. and 7 to 9 in. sizes. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Oreens — Hardy decorative supplies; high grade southern wild smilax. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Oreens — Dagger and fancy ferns; bronze and green galax, laurel festoon- ing, green and sphagnum moss. Ivy leaves, sprengeri, asparagus, leucothoe sprays. Henry M. Robinson Co., 8-11 Province St., Chicago. Oreens — Galax leaves and all decora- tive greens. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. Oreens — Wild smilax, ?3 per 25 lb. case; J4, 35 lb. case; $5 per 50 lb. case. B. F. WInterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Greens — Evergreens, galas, leucothoe, mosses 6tc The kerv'an Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. Greens — Evergreens, fancy and dag- ger ferns, bronze and green galax. George Cotsonas & Co., 45 W. 29th St., New York. Oreens — Southern wild smilax, new crop. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Ever- green, Ala. Hose — Hose In quantity. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago, 111. Ijetters — Koral letters for sale by all wholesale houses. Koral Mfg. Co., 12 Hawley Place., Bos- ton, Mass. Pots — Standard flower pots. We can save you money. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Wash- ington, D. C. betters — Boston Florist Letter Co., manufacturers of florists' letters. Block letters, % or 2-In. size, $2 per 100; script letters, $4; fastener with each let- ter or word. Stained and varnished wooden box 18x30x12 made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Mgr., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. Kiqtiid — To color white carnations green for St. Patrick's day; quart can, %X per can. Fred Gear, 1113 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio. Uetal Designs — Send for prices. A. Hermann, 404-12 E. 34th St., New York. Fots — Standard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are best on market. A. F. Kohr, 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., ■ Chicago, 111. Fots — Red standards, full size, and wide bottoms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. Pots — Red standard; azalea pots. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St., Norristown, Pa. Fots — Before buying, write for prices. Geo. Keller & Son, 361-63 Herndon St., near Wrightwood Ave., Chicago, 111. Fot Hangers — Kramer's pot hangers. Fit all standard size pots from 2 to 10 Inches in diameter. Price with wire chain, $1 per doz. by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, la. Fots — Red standard pots; prices per 1,000 f. o. b. Harrison: 2-in., $2.25; 2H- In., $2.70; 2%-in., $3.25; 3-In., $4.25; 3V4- in., $5.50; 4-in., $6.80; 5-in., $11; 6-ln., $18. Cash must accompany order. Harrison Pottery, Harrison, Ohio. Fots — Why not buy red pots of us? Standard size. Quality — no better. Best pot in market. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Fots — Standard flower pots, carefully packed in crates. Hilfinger Bros.' Pottery, Fort Ed- wards. N. Y. Pots — Red pots. Sample pot and price list on application. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Fots — Red standard flower pots. Price list and sample on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. Bauer, Prop., Paducah, Ky. Fots — Standard flower pots. The Whilldin Pottery Co., Philadel- phia, Pa.; Jersey City, N. J.; Long Island City, N. Y. Pots — Pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge, Mass.; Long Island City, N. Y. Printing' — Best engravings and Illus- trations of every description for cata- logues. Send for estimates. Globe Engraving & Electrotype Co., 404-27 Dearborn St., Chicago. Bibbon — Ribbon specialists. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St., PhUa- delphia. Pa. Bibbon — SIgmund Geller, 108 W. 28th St., New York. I Seed Cases — ^Heller's mice proof seed 1 cases. Heller & Co., Montclair, N. J. Shipping Boxes, Etc. — Cut flower boxes, waterproof, corner lock style. No^ ! charge for printing on orders above 250 ; boxes. Cash. I Livingston Seed Co., Box 104, Colum- bus, Ohio. Stakes — We can save you money on galvanized wire rose stakes and tying wires. Igoe Bros., 226 No. 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Supplies — Importers and manufactur- ers of florists' supplies. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. Supplies — Novelties always on hand. SIgmund Geller, 108 W. 28th St, New York. Supplies — Manufacturers and Import- M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Supplies — Importers and manufactur- ers of florists' supplies. Write for our new catalogue F; our prices may inter- est you. L. Baumann & Co., 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. 'Wired Toothpicks — $1.60 per 10,000, $6.25 per 50,000. Sample free. Manufactured by W. J. Cowee, Ber- lin, N. Y. ■Wire ■Work — B. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wire Work — Largest wire work mak- ers in the west. E. F. Winterson Co., 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Construction Materials, Boilers, Etc. Boilers — The Pierson boiler for water or steam; a coal saver. Adapted to use any kind of fuel. The Pierson-Sefton Co., West Side Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Boilers — Boilers and boiler tubes. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 36th and Iron Sts., Chicago, 111. Boilers — Get our prices. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers — Hitchings new Mogul boilers for hot water or steam. Hot water radi- ation from 4,200 square feet and up. Steam radiation from 2,500 square feet and up. Horticultural architects and builders. Hitchings & Co., 233 Mercer St., New York. Boilers — Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Steam and hot water. Giblln & Co., Utica, N. Y. Boilers — Improved greenhouse boiler, made of best material, shell, flrebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Kroeschell Bros. Co., 45 Erie St., Chi- c:iBO. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. /^OJ The American Florist. 229 Boilers — "Entirely satisfactory." That's wliat prominent florists say of the celebrated B"urman boilers. Particularly well adapted for greenhouse heating. Write for illustrated catalogue and spe- cial florists' prices. The Herenden Mfg. Co., Dept. Am., Geneva, N. T. Glass — ^Window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randolph St, Chicago, 111.. Boilers — About "Burnham" boilers. Write today to our New York office for our greenhouse heating and ventilating catalogue. Lord & Burnham Co., St. James Bldg., 1133 Broadway. General ofBce and works, Irvlngton-on-Hudson, N. T. Boilers — Water tube steam boiler. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Boilers — Send for prices and cata- logues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Beaters — Crop insurance. Life insur- ance is valuable because it guarantees outcome. "Gurney" heaters, "Bright Idea," "Doric" and "400 Series" do the same for your hot house; they guarantee the crop. Save 20 per cent on coal bill; produce an even heat; simple to operate; wear longer than others. Don't buy or i exchange until you investigate. ; Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 74 Franklin i St., Boston, Mass.; Ill Fifth Ave., New York City. I EngtneE — Two streams of water for 1 hour cost 2 cents if you use a Stand- ard pumping engine. Catalogue A will tell you how it does it. The Standard Pump & Engine Co., Cleveland, Ohio. BtUldlng Material, — Lumber for green- house benches. Ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. We are in special position to fur- nish "Pecky Cypress;" everything in pine and hemlock building lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Cor. Weed St. and Hawthorne, Chicago. Building Material — Gulf cypress green- house material. Hot bed sash. We fur- nish everything for building. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. BnildlBcr Material — Hot bed sash and building lumber. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Bnllding' Material — ^Material from World's Fair, hothouse sash, pipe, 100,- 000,000 feet of lumber, sash and doors. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 3Bth and Iron Sts., Chicago, or World's Fair Grounds, St. Louis. Building' Material — Cypress is far more durable than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men fur- nished to superintend erection when de- sired. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Nepon- set, Boston, Mass. Building' Material — Sun cured cypress, greenhouse material, also hot bed sash. Tennessee red cypress posts, Pecky cypress bench lumber. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chi- cago. Bulldlngr Material — Greenhouse mate- rial of any description. John C. Moninger Co., 412-22 Haw- thorne Ave., Chicago. Bulldiner Material — Greenhouse lum- ber. Now is the time to send for our estimates, and decide on contemplated building work. New construction sheet mailed on application; plans and esti- mates on request. Red cedar posts, hot- bed sash. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, Ohio. Building Material — Greenhouse mate- rial and hot-bed cash of Louisiana cypress and Washington red cedar. Our facilities increased; our grades invari- ably the best; our prices right. Write for catalogue and estimate when figuring on your new houses. A. Dietsch Co., 615-21 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Olass — Importers and Jobbers; 'green- house glasH a specialty. Window glass. The James H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave., 34-40 So. Water St., Chicago. Qlass — French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St., New York; 101 Portland St., Boston. Glass — Good brands, quick shipments, large stock; warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 2 2d St. and Union Place, Chicago, 111. Olass — Tank window glass. Hothouse glass a specialty. D. C. Cunningham Glass Co., Pitts- burg, Pa, glass. Glass — Plate and window Greenhouse glass a specialty. Sprague-Smith Co., 205 Randolph St., Chicago. Glass — Greenhouse glass. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Iron Fittings — Patent iron bench fit- tings and roof supports. Diller, Caskey .S: Co., 6th and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa. Iron Fittings, Etc. — Send for prices. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. Faint, Putty, Etc. — The Jas. H. Rice Co.. 80-82 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Faint, Futty, Etc. — H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Faint, Putty, Etc. — Metropolitan Mate- rial Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Paint, Putty, Etc. — Twemlow's Old English liquid putty; stops all cracks and crevices in sash or roof of green- house. Sold by supply houses In Chi- cago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Allegheny, Phil- adelphia, New York, Buffalo, Boston, Baltimore, etc. Made by Hammond's Slug Shot Works, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. Steam Traps — Steam traps save coal. Return steam trap, used by up-to-date greenhouse men, returns condensed water from the heating coils in green- house. Have been in use over 30 years. Insures an even temperature. Albany Steajn Trap Co., Albany, N. Y. Steam Traps — The Standard return steam trap has no equal for simplicity of working. E. Hippard, Youngstown, Ohio. Steam Traps — Morehead traps insure free circulation In coils. Save fuel. American Blower Co., Detroit, Mich. Glass — Glass at wholesale. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Glass — Roofing glass, etc. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Glazing Points — See the point? Holds glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 points, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Greenhouse Construction — Eureka greenhouses the best and lowest In price. All houses erected at factory and shipped to purchasers with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so any person can put up. Dillon Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Blooms- burg, Pa. Gutters — Garland's gutters will keep snow and Ice off your glass. A sample of our gutter is on exhibition at Chi- cago Flower Growers' Market. Send for catalogue. Geo. M. Garland, Des Plalnes, 111. Gutters — New duplex gutter, only drip proof gutter on the market. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O. Gutters — Jennings improved iron gut- ter. Diller, Caskey & Co., Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Pipes, Iron Fittings, Etc. — Galvanized Iron sash hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks, U bolts, galvanized turn buckles and wire. Fittings for Purlin and ridee supports. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chi- cago. Pipes ana Iron Fittings — S. Jacobs & Sons. 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. T. I« 'Ventilating Apparatus — Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-1373 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ventilators — We furnish high grade ventilating apparatus, raising the sashes in greenhouses and other build- ings. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broad- way, New York. General office and works, Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. Teutilators — The New Departure ven- tilating appliance, cheapest and best. If you doubt, try it and be convinced. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. 'Ventilating Apparatus — Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ventilating Apparatus — Send for cir- culars. Diller, Caskey & Co., cor. 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Ventilators — Evans' improved Chal- lenge ventilating apparatus. Quaker City Machine Works, Rich- mond, Ind. Ventilators — The Standard ventilating machinery; original machine with self- oiling cups; most powerful, least com- plicated, very compact. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O. Ventilators — Foley ventilating appar- atus. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chi- cago. Ventilators — Hand ventilators, etc. The King Construction Co., N. Tona- wanda, N. T. Albany, N. T. The republican organization of Albany county on the evening of Feb- ruary 15 gave its annual banquet in Odd Fellows' h^ll. The floral decora- tions by Eyres were fine and comprised a mass of plants on a stage, wall decora- tions, and flowering plants on the ban- quet tables. Massed on the stage was a group of azaleas around which were tall kentias, araucarias and Boston ferns. The walls and balcony of the banquet hall were decorated with south- ern smilax and vincas. Each of the 430 guests present received a red carnation. An attachment has been served on H. I). Menand of William street, who for a year past has conducted a whole- sale florists' supply house here. The attachment was served to protset the interests of certain creditors in Utica and other places. E. D. The Only Florists' Paper. American Florist Co.: — I would like to take up the renewal of the American Florist, which in previous years has been sent to my father, George A. Norton, Pittsfleld, Mass. Having gone abroad, he requests me to renew the subscription, as he claims the American Florist to be the only lorlsts' paper. Geobqb a. Nobton, Jb. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 230 The American Florist. Feb. 25: Cleveland. There haa been no material change in business the past week. Eoses still con- tinue scarce and prices range from $4 to $10 per 100 for teas. Carnations are plentiful, $4 per 100 being the top-notch figure for the best. There are practi- cally, no American Beauty roses coming in^from the local growers. Bulbous stock is hard to move at any price. The same tulips which brought $4 per 100 last year are hard to move at half that price this year. The retailers claim there is a dearth of social functions. A remark- able feature of the wholesale market . this year is the fact that it is almost impossible to sell red roses. Last year they sold like hot cakes. The sympathy of the trade is extended to the family of the late WilUam Bailey, gardener to J. B. Per- kins. Mr. Bailey died last week, aged 56 years. The funeral took place at Woodland cemetery, February 20. The Market Gardeners' Association held its annual meeting recently and elected the following ofScers for the ensuing year: President, C. H. Cheater; secretary, L. Fish; treasurer, Thomas Petersen. The J. M. Gasser Company is sending in from its Eocky Eiver place some very fine General MacArthur roses. The grower, Henry Murman, deserves credit for the way he is handling the stock. The Cleveland Floral Company doing a retail business at 272 Euclid avenue, has gone into the hands of a receiver. Echo. Nashville, Tenn. St. Valentine's day brought with it the usual demand, principally for vio- lets, which, however, were not on hand in the usual quantities. Last year Joy & Son sold 25,000, but this year they had less than 1,000 on sale. This scarcity was brought about by the cold weather which still holds this section in its grip. The growers here have carried their houses through the prolonged cold spell very successfully, though it is the coldest and most prolonged severe spell we have had in this section for many years, and coal supplies have melted away with astonishing rapidity. In spite of this the supply of flowers has been suifieient to meet all demands. Joy & Son are unusually successful in violet culture. They do not cultivate them in their heated greenhouses but grow them in cold frames or shallow pits in the open. The violets were com- ing on fine with a promising crop in sight but the zero weather froze down the cases and the snow covered them so the supply has been short. The firm recently purchased a valuable piece of property adjoining the store on the cor- ner of Church street and Sixth avenue. M. C. LORRIS. Lincoln, Neb. Business is first class, all classes and grades of stock being used. A large amount comes in each morning, consider- ing the cold weather. What little sun- shine there has been could not penetrate the snow and ice which covered the houses for ten days at one time during the first part of this month. Stock in general is looking good and prospects are bright for spring trade. C. H. F. GREAT BRITISH SUCCESS ClMPBELl'S PATENT SULPHUR VIPORISER. - ■ • An apparatus which safely vaporises sulphur in- —greenhouses to cure Mildew and Disease attacks on , -= Roses, Vines, Tomatoes, Chrysanthemums, Cucum- bers, Strawberries, Etc. Also kills that dreaded pest Bed Spider. Hundredt of Unsolicited Testimonials. Royal Irish Nurseries, Newtownards, Co. Down, May 13. 1903. Please send us another of your Patent Sulphur Vaporisers, and much oblige. We are very pleased with results obtained from that sent. Ales. Dickson A Sons, Ltd. The Nurseries, Exmouth, Devon, October 17, 1903. I have given your Patent Sulphur Vaporisers a thorough trial, and am more than pleased with the result. Generally, before housing my Show Chrysan- themum Plants each one is laid on its side and well. syringed with some kind of Fungicide, with the idea of destroying any Mildew or other disease. This is a tiresome and expensive item where several thousands of plants have to be so treated. With your Sulphur Vaporiser this is obviated, for after thoroughly vapor- ising the house every spot or symptom of Mildew has disappeared. One variety was badly infected, and after the treatment mentioned I have been interested to note the gradual disappearance of the Mildew. The expanding blooms were in no way injured by the sulphur, and I consider the Vaporisers have already paid their cost. W, J. Godfrey, Chrysanthemum Specialist. The Gardeners' Chronicle, page 32, January 14,^ 1905, states, Vine Mildew: W. A correspondent who at our request made trial of Campbell's Patent Vapor- iser was thoroughly satisfied with the result, and recommends its use in glass houses in which Grape Vines, Peaches, Cucumbers, Roses, Chrysanthemums and similar plants are grown. The principle consists in heating the sulphur in a vessel having a funnel-' shaped outlet, the tube of which is loosely closed by a pyriform hollow glass ball, which rises or falls according to the pressure of the hot sulphur vapor inside, thus allowing of the passage of the sulphur vapor, but at the same time preventing the entrance of hot air into cylinders where it could set fire to the heated sulphur. Prices and further particulars fromilmporters: VAUGHAN'S SEED STOKE, 14 Barclay St., New York. A. T. BODDINGTON. 343 West 14th St., Now York. BLACKIE BROS., 44 AUeu St., Hallfox, Xova Scotia, Can. The American Patent Rights of this apparatus are on sale. For particulars apply EXORS. R. CAMPBELL, Water St., Manchester, England. The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with lelf- 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 simpllolty or iti working. Catalogue Ire«. E. HIPPARD. Yoanotown. Obit, Please viention the A tnerjcaJi Florist ivhcn writing. LYANS* IMPROVED V£MmATiN&\ APPJUiATUS \ WRiTt FOR ILLUSfRATtO i-ATAlOCUE QUAKfif c/rrmcmrwom. ■«"-*'-*' ^r-e RICHMOND. IND. King Construction Go. NORTH TONAWANDA. N. Y. and TORONTO, ONT. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for dis- tribution. Send for it. Alway mention the American Flo- 5 fist when you order stock.,^ LUMBER FOR Greenhouse Benches Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring. White Cedar Posts, Etc. \Ve are in a Special Position to Furnish "PECKY CYPRESS" Eveiything In PINE and HEMLOCK BUILDINS LUMBER WRITE rOB PRICES ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER CO., Cor. Weed St. & Hawthorne, CHICAGO. Tel. North 1626 and 1637. Please mention the A metican Florist when writing. CHEAPEST AND BEST. If you doubt it try them and be convinced, Send for descriptive price circular. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. SIGMUND GELLEB, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and RIBBONS. 108 Weil 28th Street, iffle^w- 'Vorlc. NOVELTIES always on hand. oiJE ^Ammmim flnLmisf Rmsrioa is "the Pram of the I/esseli iherB may be mare camfart Umidships, but_u/e are the Erst ta touch Unknawn Seas." Vol. XXIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK. MARCH 4, 1905. No. 874 fLHiiE iMmmmm (FiL^isopir TwiktiSth Yeab. Copyright ItOS, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. PCBLIBHZD BVBET SATHBDAT BT AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn St., Chicago. Eutern Ofllce: 439 Sixth Ave., New York. Subscription, Jl.OO a year. To Europe, $3.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1001. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. C. Vadqhan, Chicago, president; J. R. Freeman, Washington, D. C., vice-presi- dent; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Room II, Boston. Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil «ity. Pa., treasurer. Twenty-flrst annual meeting at Washington, D. C, August, 1905. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Boston, 1906. Albert M. Hbrr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., March 23-26, 1905. Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass., secretary. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Exhibition ill ('lii«';it:r, jiboul June 1,^. .Xrthur H. Fewkes, Newtou Highlands, Mass., secretary. THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Chrysanthemums— Propagating 2;il — Marquis de Pins seedlings 233 Cattleya Trianae alba (illus.) 232 Diseased roses 233 Palms and ferns 233 —Watering, ventilating and siiadiug 233 —Bank of ferns and Lorraine begonias (illus. )234 A veteran's views of new S. A. F. directors (portrait) . 234 Market gardens 235 — Pricesof indoor vegetables 235 Kew York 2*5 Chicago 2:16 Philadelphia 236 Springfleld, 111 236 Obituary 237 — Chas. Vesey 237 —John Spalding 237 — Farquhar Macrae (portrait) 237 Carnation Flamingo 3.S8 American Rose Society .' 2.38 The glass market 2.38 Meetings next week 238 San Francisco 240 Toronto .UQ Newport, R. I '310 The seed trade 248 Boston 248 St. Paul 248 The nursery trade 250 — Sunken garden for St. Louis 250 Baltimore 250 Our pastimes 252 St. Louis 252 Washington 254 CHRYSANTHEMUMS Propagating. It is now time to commence propa- gating the chrysanthemum stock which is intended for exhibition purposes. The first part of the work is to give the stock plants a place where they will get plenty of ligiit and air and a night temperature of 40° to 45° to assist them to throw up healthy, short-jointed cut- tings. For propagating, select a bench which is partially shaded so that the sun cannot shine directly on the cut- tings and where a temperature of 50° to 54° can be maintained, using a clean, sharp sand. The cuttings require fre- quent waterings and sprayings to pre- vent them wilting. This being attended to, they will root readily in sixteen to twenty days. As soon as they are rooted, pot them up into 2i/i-incli pots, never allowing the cuttings to remain long enough in the sand so that the roots become long and wiry, a condi- tion which will quickly weaken the young plant. A very important point to bear in mind to meet with success in growing exhibition cut chrysanthemums is never to allow the young plants to get weak- ened by any check in their growth. The watchword is, keep pushing them at all times. When patting them use a live, fresh soil to make active growth, but which does not contain manure, because this will cause the wood to become soft and sappy, followed by a long-jointed spindly plant. This early propagating refers principally to the English and Australian varieties which require this long season of growth to bring them to perfection, but not so with most of our American sorts, which are better for not being propagated for a month or so yet. It is also important to figure a little on the date the chrysanthemum shows are likely to be held, because many of these imported monsters are inclined to be earl}', and at their best the latter part of October. While most of them keep well' enough as regards freshness, if the show is not held before the middle of November some of them will have lost a great deal of their lus- ter and the petals drawn close into the stem, which will tell against them when put up against later blooming varieties with a fresher appearance. In selecting the varieties for exhibi- PINK. Wm. Duckham Mrs. Barclay F. A. Cobbold Leila Filkins Mrs. H. A. Allen Valerie Greenham Silver Queen tion it is best to class them under two different heads. The first can be for those which are shown singly in small vases as collections, together with the six's of one variety. To cover this field we can take the following as a good selection: WHITE. Ben Wells Timothy Eaton Merza Guy Hamilton Emily Mileham Mrs. D. V. West Beatrice May Hero of Mateking Lily Mountford Nellie Pockett Mrs. Coombes Mrs. Swinburn Mile. Jeanne Nonin YELLOW. RED. Mrs. Thirkell Thos. Humphreys Mrs. T. W. Pockett Henry Barnes Yellow Eaton S. T. Wright Col. D. AppletoQ Violet Lady Beaumont F. S. Vallis Red Mme. Carnot Mrs. W. Duckham Maynell Alliance Lord Hopetoun C. J. Salter Merstham Red Mytellne Brutus Cheltonl BRONZE. OTHER COLORS. Quo Vadis Chas. Longley Henry Second Mrs. T. Longley J. H. Silsbury Mr. T. Carrington J. H. Doyle Mme. Paolo Radaelli Donald McLeod Pantia Ralli Mildred Ware W. R. Church Harrison Dick In the class calling for dozen, twenty- five or over, of one kind, many of our most useful commercial varieties come into play. They are not as large as some of the importations, but when put up in a bunch they have many good points which tell in their favor in any competition. These lists are good in any company for the purpose stated, some of which we are not acquainted with regarding their growth, knowing them only from observation. The French novelties now being distributed for the first time in this country con- tain some wonders as to size and finish and should not be overlooked in making up your list. The following is a good list for the big vases: White: Alice Byron; Majestic; Mrs. Nathan Smith; Mrs. Jerome Jones; Mrs. Henrv Robinson; IMrs. H. W. Buckbee; W. H. Chadwick; Timothy Eaton; Mile. Jeanne Nonin. Yellow: Yellow Eaton; C. J. Salter; Percy Plumridge; Yellow Jones; Cheltoni; Col. D. Appleton; .Alliance; Sunburst; Golden Chadwick. Pink: Wm. Duck- ham; Vivian Morell; Mile. Marie Liger; Mrs. Barclay; Dr. Enguehard. Bronze: Quo Vadis; Harrison Dick. Ked: Violet 232 The American Florist. Mar, 4^ Lady Beaumont; Matchless; Thos. Humphreys; Miss R. Hunt. Other col- ors: Mr. T. Carrington; Chas. Longley. C. W. Johnson. Marquis de Fins' Seedlings. In the American Florist of Decem- ber 12, 1903, and again in the issue of February 13, 1904, I made some refer- ence to the appearance of a new raiser of chrysanthemum seedlings, the Mar- quis de Pins. The blooms which I saw at the Paris chrysanthemum show in November, 1903, were beyond all ques- tion a most remarkable lot, and that they were highly thought of by the jury and the floral committee appointed for the purpose of making the awards, is evidenced by the reports of that show, both in the French horticultural press and also in the Journal of the National Horticultural Society of France. Knowing that several of our English importers of novelties are keenly alert to the necessity of introducing all the most promising novelties that appear, it was only reasonable to suppose that in the following autumn we should have the opportunity of seeing some of these French novelties at our annual trade shows. I also ventured to express the opinion that, subject to vagaries of cli- mate, if these novelties were introduced into America there would be agreeable surprises in store for those who first undertook the culture of them there. From the wide experience I have had in chrysanthemum matters, this was a justifiable conclusion to arrive at, for after more than twenty years intimate acquaintance with the ever popular autumn flower, I have seen more than one grower rise into eminence by reason of a new departure in the art of chrys- anthemum raising — and seeing is believ- ing. My American confreres in this all absorbing delight of chrysanthemum culture, will no doubt share with me the feelings of mingled disappoint- ment and astonishment when I say that during the course of my autumnal visits to our trade growers last season, the new seedlings upon which my hopes depended were characterized by a curi- ous and unaccountable appearance of mediocrity. No one in the immediate vicinity of our great metropolis had succeeded in obtaining anything like the result that I had seen the previous year in France. Some blamed the raiser, some blamed the distributer, some blamed the plants, and most of the importers blamed me. Now, the utter absurdity of this seems apparent when we read both in the French papers and from private cor- respondence what has again taken place at the last Paris show, and it can only be assumed that the indifferent results obtained by our growers in the south of England are to be attributed either to climatic differences or else to the high culture adopted by them in a gen- eral way. I specially say the south of England because one grower who had the Marquis de Pins seedlings, and who lives as far north as Manchester, took the opportunity of introducing himself to me at the Crystal Palace show in December last and spoke most highly of these new French seedlings, which he had himself grown, and with evident satisfaction to himself. I have not been able to ascertain from the American Florist whether these varieties have yet found a place in the American collections, or, if so, how they have behaved. Coming, as they do, from a warm southern climate where the air is dryer than here in London, grown probably without the aid of strong chemical manures systematically administered, they may as a distinct race and under such conditions do infi- nitely better at Toulouse than they have done here. And yet this would not account for their apparent success in the neighborhood of Manchester. Seeing but little reference to them in the American Florist, I have nat- urally been on the qui vive to see how the later seedlings have behaved in France. My desire to go again to Paris was not accomplished for several rea- sons, and consequently I have had to rely upon documentary evidence instead The Late Farquhar Macrae. (See obituary, page 237.) of seeing them myself. What is the result? If French growers were able to give accounts of them that were in accordance with my orwn views when T first saw them, it is only reasonable to suppose that they could do so the following year. "A. M., " in Le Jardin, whose ini- tials are well known as those of a capa- ble and experienced critic on all that concerns floriculture, speaking of the Marquis de Pins seedlings at the Novenfber, 1904, show in Paris, says, "The new and brilliant success obtained by the fortunate seedling raiser at the last Paris exhibition in 1904 confirms the hopes that this new race had aroused in the minds of chrys- anthemum lovers The floral committee testified its appreciation for this fine collection by awarding to it seventeen certificates, the largest num- ber obtained by any of the various raisers present." M. G. Clement, a well-known Parisian chrysanthemum grower, speaking of the uncertainty of prophesying about nov- elties as they appear year by year, in the s^me journal says the Marquis de Pins has maintained his supremacy with his new seedlings and mentions the names of those he particularly noted, viz., Souvenir de Cologne, Ginette Solange, Souvenir de Bailleul, Sam- atanaise, Zacharie Bacque, Bois de Boulogne, Comtesse de Potiche, Mme. Magne, Souvenir de 1903, and M. Sin- tilles. In the Journal of the National Hor- ticultural Society of France, for Novem- ber, 1904, page 662, we find a list of exhibitors, with the names of the vari- eties that received certificates awarded by the floral committee. Here the Mar- quis de Pins heads the list with 17 cer- tificates; Calvat follows with 15; Nonin with 7; de Beydeller, 6; Heraud, 6; Dolbois, 5; Caveon, 2; and various other growers one certificate each. These are facts beyond dispute, and it does seem to be a most extraordinary thing that novelties occupying such a high position in Paris should, when cul- tivated by English specialists, and under English methods, turn out to be flowers far below our ' ordinary stand- ard of merit. This has largely increased my curi- osity to know if the Marquis de Pins seedlings are yet grown in the United States and in what way they have behaved in the hands of American grow- ers. By way of conclusion I will only observe that I have had photographs of these most recent novelties submitted to me, and so far as one can judge from such material, they are large, solid, compact looking blooms such as we saw in Paris the year before. The names of these 1904 varieties are Zacharie Bacque, Mme. Delarbre, La Samatan- aise, Souvenir de 1903, Comtesse de Potiche, Souvenir de Bailleul, Ginette, Souvenir de Cologne, Etoile de Mont Crun, Solange, Marie Bacque, Marthe Lesueur, M. Sintilles, Marquise de Pierre, Mme. Arthur, Joustton, Bois de Boulogne, and Mme. Magne. One word in conclusion. Most of the novelties shown by other raisers at the Paris show of 1903, and which I selected as being worthy of our growers' atten- tion, have quite fulfilled the expecta- tions that were formed of them, hence the mysterious behavior of the Marquis de Pins 1903 novelties is difficult to explain. Will some American reader help me with a few notes as to their value in the states, if they have yet been introduced there? P. Cattleya Trianae Alba. The illustration depicts a pure white form of Cattleya Triana; now in flower in the collection of Dr. R. Schiffmann, St. Paul, Minn. While there are many almost white forms, and therefore often labelled white, yet the true test is exposure of the flower to full sun which will soon bring out any trace of color the flower may possess. Some years ago when on a collecting expedition in Venezuela, a plant in flower was brought to Dr. Schiffmann one evening, apparently a beautiful white Cattleya Gaskelliana. The plant had three flow- ers. Fortunately he had to ask for delay in payment at a high price until the next day when he could draw on a letter of credit. The flower spike was cut and placed in water. By a fortu- nate circumstance the doctor was delayed in getting money until after noon by which time the flower which meanwhile had been exposed to the 1905- Th E American Florist. 238 suu had lost all traces of white and the price of the plant dropped in value proportionately. Moral: When purchas- ing a pure white cattleya don't pay for it until you have put it to the test. While all Cattleya Trianee are beauti- ful, the majority that have come under Dr. Schiffmann's observation have PALMS AND FERNS. Watering, Ventilating and Shading. February is usually a cold and stormy month, and plant houses require a great deal of fire heat at night, which natu-^ CATTLEYA TRIAN^ ALBA IN FLOWER JANUARY, 1905. (Ill Ilic collection of Dr. R. SchilTinann, .St. Piiul, Minn) smaller flowers than the ordinary type. This plant, however, bears large flow- ers and of fine form, absolutely snow white excepting a little diffused yellow in the throat. The plant, originally a large piece, was procured in Colombia and flowered three years ago when it was divided into five pieces of five to seven bulbs each. Two of these have now flowered and full exposure to the light and sun has proved them constant. The flower measures seven inches across, the petals are 2% inches wide by Sc- inches long, the lip is one and three quarter inches wide. It is hardly neces- sary to add that he considers these among the gems of his collection. The accompanying illustrations show the plants described, also a house of Phalffinopsis amabilis of which he has now over forty plants in flower. Diseased Boses. Ed. Am. Florist: — Enclosed please find a rose plant from one of our houses. We would be greatly obliged to you to tell us the cause of stems turning black. Our roses in general are looking well, but here and there are plants affected by this disease. At times they partly recover but it is a mere flicker of life, while next to affected plant may be one in robust health. M. E. & Co. The plant had apparently been out of the bed for some time and was really too dry for a careful microscopic examina- tion. However, in all the blackened regions of the stem a fungus was found, but as it wa.s in a sterile condition its identity could not be determinetl. It is quite probable, however, that this may be parasitic and the cause of the trouble. It would probably be advis- able for the grower to pull out and burn the diseased plants. A. F. W. rally dries out the plants very fre- quently and necessitates thorough watering and syringing on every bright day. At this season, and in fact throughout all the period of heavy fir- ing, it is a good practice to sprinkle the walks and under the benches in the early morning, before the regular time for watering. This moistens the atmosphere and refreshes the plants to some extent after the baking process to which the air has been submitted during the night in the effort to keep up an even temperature of 60° or more, while the outdoor mercury was way down in the tube. The experienced plantsman seems to be a sort of hygrometer, for such a man feels the necessity for moisture in a plant house on a winter morning, and while he may not be able to tell you the absolute percentage of moisture in the air, yet he is fully aware that the atmosphere is too dry for the best health of the plants under his care, and he at once proceeds to correct the exist- ing conditions with hose or water pot. The best plant growers are perhaps born, not made, and yet any intelligent man may progress a long way in that direction after several years of experi- ence and the careful use of his powers of observation. But to return to the plants, rather than to the plant growers, it will be found that the sun is rapidly gaining in strength, and in consequence less fire will be needed during the day in bright weather, and also more ventilation than was called for in January. In most cases, however, it will not be found necessary to open the ventilators in the palm or fern houses before ten o'clock in the morning unless the month should prove to be unusually mild, and they should be closed again by half past three in the afternoon, or earlier if the sky becomes overcast. Fresh air is undoubtedly beneficial to all plants, but still there are many of them that feel the effect of cold draughts, and this principle should always be kept in mind when ventilating the houses during the winter months. It is not necessary that the water used for watering this class of plants should be actually warm, but it is decidedly better if one can temper CATTLEYA TRIANvE ALBA. (Ill ilie collection of Or. R. s.-liiiVnianii, .St. Piiul, Minn.) 234 The American Florist. Mar. 4> the water just a little at tins time of year, so that it may reach 60° or there- abouts, for the street supply upon which many of iis liave to depend will some- times go as low as 38° during the win- ter months, and water of this tempera- ture is somewhat of a check to the growth of tender plants, besides being very uncomfortable to the man behind the hose. John T. Temple. The commercial palms do not include many very tender ones, but one that m^y bo affected by extremely cold water is Livistona rotundifolia, the young leaves of which are very likely to become crippled from this cause, the injury sometimes extending to the rot- ting out of the heart of the plant. Nor do I think that Cocos Weddelliana is lienefited by watering with this icy water, though the injury may not bo so soon apparent as in the case of the livistona. Caryota urens is also some- what tender about the roots, especially (luring the dormant period, and neither likes very cold nor excessive watering at this season, for this palm does not start away to any great extent before the middle of March or the first of April. This latter palm is one that germinates quite quickly from fresh seed, though the seed docs not come in until th(! early summer, and it also has the peculiarity of pushing the seed out of the soil on a long radicle in much the same manner as that of liivistona clii- nensis, reminding one of some of t)ic beans until the sharp point of the first leaf of the caryota appears above the soil alongside of the seed. Cocos seed is also beginning to appear in the market at this time, but sometimes these early lots of seed have not been well matured before they were gathered, and may not give as good a jjcrcontage of germination as a later crop. In addition to this there is the danger of having the seed frozen in transit unless it be very carefully packed, so that many conservative growers are willing to wait a litll<' hinger in the hope of a better result, for Cocos Weddelliana does not give a very high jiercentagc of seedlings from ihc average lot of seed. The advantage of using shallow pots or pans for these seeds in order to turn the stiff tap roots of the seedlings and thus make them more convenient sub- jects for potting, has been noted in these columns before, and also the fact that some growers have sown the seeds singly in small pots with a view to sav- . ing the roots from breakage, the broken roots being the chief cause of the seed- lings rotting off after the first potting. But, whatever be the method adopted for sowing the seeds, the seed pots should be placed in a warm portion of the greenhouse and kept moist, the seeds being covered to a depth of about one inch with light soil, pure peat answer- ing very well for this purpose. The regular spring potting is still a matter for future consideration in the palm house, for growth is not so very active yet, though on turning a strong and healthy plant of areca or latania out of its pot, the fresh growing tips on many of the roots may be seen, show- ing that the stronger sunlight is begin- ning to exert some influence on the plants, and that it will not be very long before more top growth will be visible. In the meantime there may be some lots of stock, kentias possibly, that were potted in the fall and would be helped along by the removal of some of the surface soil and a topdressing of fresh compost, this applying to such plants as are not in need of another shift this spring. Such an operation is not only beneficial to the plants, but also gets that much more work out of the way before the spring rush. It is not unusual to find quite early in February that the sun 's rays have been so focussed through the medium of a defective pane of glass as to pro- duce an unsightly burn on the foliage of some of the palms, and while this trou- ble may be avoided to some extent by hunting for the blistered glass and then giving it a dab of paint, yet it will soon be needful to apply a slight shade to the west side of the palm houses, even though this shading may have to be renewed two or three times on account of the frost and snow that so soon loosens and removes it. W. H. Taplin. Bank of Ferns and Iiorraine Begonias. The fern bank, the subject of the accompanying illustration was put up in the latter part of July, 1904. The begonias were planted from thumb pots August 7, and although very small, they took hold immediately and seemed to fairly revel in their rather novel quar- ters. While the warm weather lasted the bank was syringed every day and the begonias stood it with immunity. Owing to the lateness of the season when they were planted the begonias did not have time to develop into large plants, but they were at this date, December 2, 1004, when the photograph was taken, a mass of bloom and have been so for a month. The photo- graph does not begin to do justice to the beauty of the bank. The beauty of clusters of bloom of the "queen of begonias'' intermixed with adiantum, pteris, selaginella, etc., with a perfect mat of lycopodium for a background, can better be imagined than described. William Watt. A Veteran's Views of New S. A. F. J Directors. m Ed. American Florist:— As a well wisher for the future of the S. A. F., I was more than pleased with President Vaughan 's selection of Messrs. Elliott and Hallock for direc- tors. They are both practical men with advanced ideas and the S. A. F. needs such at the present time, especially to counteract the influence of the offshoot associations as the carnation, chrysan- themum, peony, rose and even bowling, shooting, Ananias and kindred societies. J Not but that they are well enough in " their place, but the national Society of American Florists should be upheld bet- ter than it is. Mr. Vaughan started right in choosing two such good, prac- tical men to assist him as directors, being personally acquainted with both of them for many years. I predict they will assist the president and ofScers in making the S. A. F. a great power for the advancement of all sections of flori- culture in America. Now it is up to all PHALAiNOPSIS AMABILIS IN FLOWER JANUARY, 1905. (Ill llii' i-i.||c'i-lioii iif Dr. R. Sc.liiiriniinii, St. Piliil. .Minn) igos. The American Florist. 235 the florists' clubs and every gardener and florist in the United States to assist President Vaughan and his council in promoting the welfare of the grand S. A. F. J. T. Temple. [For twenty years Mr. Temple has been one of the most modest lookers-on in S. A. F. affairs, yet no member liv- ing is a more critical observer or has a broader knowledge of the society 's affairs. We may add likewise, that there is no one who has a higher regard for its welfare. — Ed.] MARKET GARDENS. Prices of Indoor Vegetables. The prices of indoor vegetables at leading points February 25 were as fol- lows: New York, cucumbers. No. 1, $1.25 to $1.75 per dozen; No. 2, $2.50 to $3.50 per case; lettuce 50 cents to 75 cents per dozen; mushrooms, 25 cents to 60 cents per pound; radishes, $1.50 to $2.50 per 100; tomatoes, 10 cents to 25 cents per pound; rhubarb, $2 to $o per 100 bunches. Chicago, mushrooms, 15 cents to 40 cents per pound. Kan- sas City, mushrooms, 35 cents per pound. Philadelphia, mushrooms, 35 cents to 40 cents per pound. Minneapolis, cucumbers, $2 per dozen. Buffalo, cucumbers, 75 cents to $1.50 per dozen. Pittsburg, cucumbers, $1.75 to $2.25 per dozen. Cleveland, mushrooms, 40 cents to 50 cents per pound. Detroit, cucumbers, $1.60 per dozen; lettuce, 9 cents to 10 cents per pound. St. Louis, cucumbers, $2 per dozen. Denver, cucumbers $2.50 to $3 per dozen. Cincinnati, cucumbers, $2 to .$2.25 per dozen. New York. WEATHER IS MILD. The mild weather of the past few days did not bring the improvement expected in the cut flower market. Con- ditions if anything are rather worse ou account of the increase in arrivals, and consequent accumulations of left over stock. Koses, which have shown strength for some time, are now drag- ging and clean up badly. Bride and Bridesmaid roses have dropped in price and fine specials move very slowly at maximum quotations. American Beauty hold their own, but the demand for them is freakish. The rose crop is getting heavier, and unless the buying rapidly improves values must be further affected. Carnations are more plentiful than ever, and very few go off at tho. 6 cent figure. Enchantress, which has commanded top prices all along, is now down to the level of the ordinary varie- ties, and is not taken very freely at three cents. There is quite a lot of mignonette on hand, but retailers pass it by even at clean up prices, as they say they cannot sell it. Bulbous stock continues plentiful, but when the choic- est of it is taken the other grades move only when big concessions are made. Violets are moving better, and accumu- lations are no longer a problem; prices, however, are unchanged. In comparison with the market of a year ago the vol- ume of business is less, but prices in general are about the same. Market, March 1. — The market condi- tions remain practically unchanged today. BANK OF FERNS AND LORRAINE BEGONIAS. Ferdinand Mangold, well known as the head gardener of the Gould estate at Lyndhurst, with a service of thirty- eight years, died recently at the age of 77 years, and was buried February 21 in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Tarrytown, N. Y. Miss Helen Gould was present at the funeral services held in the Pres- byterian church, Irvington, and many flowers were sent by the Gould family. It was under Mr. Mangold's super- vision that the large conservatories at Lyndhurst were built. The deceased was born in Germany, came to this country when a young man, and spent most of his life on the Gould estate. He celebrated his golden wedding last fall. Wm. Uhlin, for many years a trusted driver of Julius Eoehrs Company, a few days ago essayed to stop a runaway team on the road fronting the Eoehrs establishment in Rutherford. Ho slipped as ho caught at the runaway's reins, fell on his head and fractured his skull so badly that in spite of the best surgical skill he died within thirty- six hours of the occurrence. The employers of the deceased speak very highly of hira as a faithful servant. Walter Reimels, who handles the pro- duce of his father, .Tohn Reimels, of Woodhaven, L. I., in the New York mar- ket, has been confined to his home over a week as a result of a fall on the icy roads in the vicinity of the greenhouses. He is improving rapidly and will soon resume work. In the meantime Moore, Hentz & Nash arc handling the carna- tion product. Joseph Leikoiis had the decorations for a spring dinner last week, and they of course consisted entirely of spring flow- ers. A large flat center piece was filled with over thirty different varieties, bulbous stock predominating. A large open fireplace in the dining room was banked entirely with tulips. The effect of the whole was to present a picture of spring. A petition in bankruptcy has been filed against Sigmund Geller, of 108 W. Twenty-eighth street, dealer in and importer of florists' supplies. Judge Holt of the United States district court has appointed Geo. S. Kebabian receiver of the assets, under a bond of $1,500. Mr. Geller has been in business seven years. The Florists' bowling club had its weekly meeting on Monday in the evening as heretofore, the afternoon arrangement not proving satisfactory to a majority of the bowlers. The club will meet the Hoboken florists in another match game on Saturday, March 4. C. W. Eberman, of Castle Corner, N. Y., for some time in charge of the plant, seed, and flower department of the Siegel-C'ooper Company 's depart- ment store, has severed his connection with that concern, and will soon start for himself in the florist business. Wm. Elliott & Sons will start the auc- tion season early in March. It is rumored that another new auction firm 236 The American Florist. Mar, 4> 13 making preparations to begin busi- ness next month, so this particular branch of the business bids fair to assume lively proportions. Early last Saturday morning thieves took about two van loads of palms and rubbers from the greenhouses of August Schrader at Elmhurst, and the same morning Charles Lustgarten was robbed of two dozen boxes of bulbous stock. JST. Lecakes, of Lecakes & Company, started two weeks ago for Athens, Greece and is not expected to return until May. In his absence John A. Foley will look after his interests. Alex. J. Guttman showed Victory car- nation at the Buffalo Florists' Club last week, and was awarded a certificate of merit. John Gunther is holding his own in the attack of typhoid fever from which he is suffering. Joseph S. Fenrich is receiving large daily shipments of fine white sweet peas. Chicago. THE MABKET. The weather has moderated consider- ably the past week and stock of all kinds is coming in more plentifully. Local retail trade has a better tone and wholesale trade was generally good. Shipping trade has been very satisfac- tory the demand keeping well up with the supply. One leading house states that the month of February just passed eclipsed any month of the present win- ter in point of sales and sale values. American Beauty roses continue to be the only real scarcity in the local mar- ket, but the conditions promise to improve in a few weeks as a number of the larger growers are about duo with heavy spring cuts. Teas are keep- ing to good form in both quality and supply and the demand has been heavy enough, generally speaking to keep the daily receipts moving along. There is not much change in the carnation mar- ket. Bed and fancy white continue short and the standard varieties iind lit- tle difiiculty in moving. Bulbous stock has held a fairly good sale owing, in a measure, to the scarcity of American Beauty and the better carnations. Smilax and greens have been selling well. NOTES. A bill is before the state legislature to provide an appropriation of $30,000 to be expended in the interests of the "home beautiful," in the way of mak- ing experiments and disseminating knowledge as to best methods of grow- ing plants and flowers, protecting them from insects, fungous diseases, etc., and also information as to the improvement of the home grounds of the state. The experiments are to be made at the agri- cultural experiment station of the Uni- versity of Illinois, and an advisory com- mittee of five from the State Florists' Association is to help. Arrangements have been made to send a delegation of local florists to Springfield to aid in securing the passage of the measure. A committee of the Florists' Club, con- sisting of W. N. Kudd, James Hartshorne, P. J. Foley and Leonard Kill, went to Springfield Tuesday even- ing, February 28, to meet the house committee having the bill in charge. On the evening of Saturday, Feb- ruary 25, at the office of the Benthey- Coatsworth Company, preliminary steps were taken by the local florists toward organizing a state florists' association, to be known as the Illinois State Flo- rists' Association. W. N. Rudd acted as chairman of the meeting and Prof. H. Hasselbring, of the University of Chicago, as temporary secretary. A committee was appointed to secure a charter and to draft a constitution and set of by-laws. Among the best Lawson carnations seen in the local market are those now being cut by J. A. Budlong. Bride and Bridesmaid roses of superior color, stem and head are also now in good crop. George Weldon, familiarly known as "Darby," and who for the past twenty years has been well known in the local market, is confined to the county hos- pital suffering from pneumonia. L. Baumann & Company report spring trade in florists' supplies opening most auspiciously. They are offering several meritorious novelties. There is some flurry about southern smilax, but it seems there is still a good supply of high grade material on hand. The Benthey-Coatsworth Company take considerable and just pride in the Bridesmaid roses they are now cutting. George Beinberg's general run of roses and carnations is of splendid spring quality. Bassett & Washburn report a steadily increasing demand for rose plants and cuttings. Kennicott's report a good shipping demand. Visitors this week were J. L. Graver, of Shotwell & Graver, Fargo, N. D., and Charles P. Mueller, of Wichita, Kan.; A. H. Stolper, successor to Bichard Alston, of Winnipeg. Philadelphia. MAEKET SHOWS IMPBOTEMENT. There was quite an improvement over the previous week and the season from now on until Lent sets in should be gay enough to give all hands plenty to do. Stock is becoming more plentiful as the sunny days increase. American Beauty roses, however, continue scarce and maintain their price of $7.50 per dozen for the specials, while at the Flower Market they get $9 per for a choice dozen or two. Bride are in good demand at 12 to 15 cents while for a few of the largest 20 cents is asked. Carnations are of good quality with prices a trifle easier; $3 buys the best Lawson while Enchantress has dropped a point and the best now sell at $5; $2 and $3 buys the quick moving grade, being seconds of above varieties. Vio- lets large, single, sell well at 50 to 60 cents while good doubles do not bring any more. Freesia has sold well this season; $3 seems to be high now. Lilac is a trifle scarcer one or two of the growers being cut out. Prices are about the same. Gardenias although in fairly good demand are away down, $1.50 per dozen being now the price. There has been great improvement in the quality of the stock this season and about three times as many have been handled up to the present time as any previous year and at prices better if anything. Several growers say they believe they can get them in from two weeks to a month earlier next season. It would bo a pity tp see the price of this flower deteriorate as it would soon lose caste with the class that think so much of it NOTES. We are glad to see that the essay committee is to have a rose night at the March meeting of the Florists' Club. The carnation night at the last gather- ing was most enjoyable and instructive and all the members will look forward for another if not even a more interest- ing display. All the new ones should be there as this is a great rose center and things with merit are quickly appreciated. W. K. Harris has been on the sick list the past week, having had a severe attack of grip. At this writing he is a trifle better but still a very sick man. Edwin Lonsdale is now on the mend after a second operation and hopes soon to be about. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Soci- ety held ats last monthly meeting in the afternoon and quite a few members were disappointed as they came in the even-' ing and found the doors closed. They will read their cards closer next time. At the market they are doing quite a business in American Beauty roses. Some of their specials have been bring- ing $9 per dozen the past week. They are also handling some choice single violets. The Leo Niessen Company is hand- ling some extra choice Liberty roses. They have some large orders for Wash- ington for this week. The Philadelphia Wholesale Cut Flower Company reports a clean-up nearly every day now. K. Springfield, 111. LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO AID FLOKI- CULTUKE. Florists and market gardeners throughout the United States will be interested in a bill which was intro- duced in the Illinois house of represen- tatives at Springfield, February 22, pro- posing a radical departure from prece- dent by the Illinois experiment station in recognition of the importance of the . industry of growing flowers and vege- tables under glass, and of the decora- tion of home grounds. This bill would have the state take official cognizance of the value of flori- culture, both in greenhouses and in out- door gardens. It seeks to appropriate $20,000 for 1905 and $10,000 for 1906 to be used by the agricultural experi- ment station of the University of Illi- nois at Champaign to investigate improved methods of producing flowers and vegetables under glass; to discover the most economical methods of con- structing greenhouses and the best methods of heating them; to ascertain the cultural, soil and fertilizer require- ments of greenhouse-grown flowers and vegetables and the best methods of pro- tecting them from fungous diseases and insects; to ascertain and demonstrate the best methods of growing ornamental plants for home decoration in the vari- ous sections and on difi:erent soils of the state and ■ to collect and disseminate information regarding the improvement of home grounds. The $30,000 is to be expended in investigations conducted on lines laid out by the director of the state experi- ment station and an advisory commit- tee of five members appointed by tha florists' association of Illinois. The bill was introduced by Bepresentative Den- nis E. Gibbons, of Deerfield, 111., but igo5. The American Florist. 237 came from Alderman Peter Eeinberg of Chicago, the well known grower. To pass this bill a determined effort on the part of the florists of Chicago and other Illinois centers will be neces- sary as the members of the legislature are not appreciative of the value of flowers. In fact the opening day of the legislature, once a source of large profits to the florists of Springfield, and a scene of beauty with the desks of members buried in bloom, has become a very tame affair from a florist's standpoint, few bouquets being sent to members by their friends and those few being of poor quality. The members from Chicago are guided in voting on bills affecting the agricultural college by the opinions of their rural brothers, and the country members think the agricultural experi- ment station exists to experiment in growing potatoes, corn, wheat, etc., not flowers. Here is an opportunity for the florists and gardeners of the state to begin the work of educating the public in a man- ner that will produce big results. The sermons on the value of gardening that have been preached to trade assemblies would make an impression on the mem- bers of the legislature. The papers read at the conference of horticulturists in St. Louis, if presented before the com- mittees of the house and senate by men whose uames are well known in the hor- ticultural world, could not fail to win over legislative supporters to the cause, and if they did not make the bill pass this session, they would at least produce a great and most beneficial effect. The newspapers would give wide publicity to the crusade and the way would be paved to give floriculture such recognition as is now accorded agriculture and to teach the people that the cultivation of plants for adornment is important equally with the cultivation of plants for food. TEXT OF THE BILI.. The text of the bill, which will be known as the Gibbons bill, follows: An act to provide for investigations in floriculture and the improvement of home grounds. Be it enacted by the peo- ple of the State of Illinois represented in the general assembly: Section 1. That it shall ,be the duty of the agricultural experiment station of the University of Illinois to investigate Improved methods of producing flowers and vegetables under glass; to discover the most economical methods of con- structing greenhouses and best methods of heating same; to ascertain cultural, soil and fertilizer requirements of these plants and the best methods of protect- ing the same from fungous diseases and insects; to ascertain and demonstrate the best methods of growing ornamental plants for home decoration in the vari- ous sections and on different soils of the State and to collect and disseminate in- formation regarding the improvement of home grounds of the State. Section 2. That to carry out the pro- visions of this section there be and hereby is appropriated the sum of $20,- OtlO for the year 1905 and $10,000 for the year 1906. Provided, that the work undertaken as outlined In this act be conducted on lines to be agreed on by the director of the agricultural experi- ment station and an advisory committee of five appointed by the Illinois state florists' associations. Section 3. That the auditor of public accounts be and hereby Is authorized to draw his warrant on the state treasurer for the sum herein appropriated upon order of the chairman of the board of trustees of the University of Illinois, countersigned by its secretary and with the corporate seal of said university. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to take away from the board of trustees the usual authority conferred by law over the expenditure of monevs appropriated to said university. The recommendations of the committee herein provided shall be advisory, but the use of the moneys herein appropri- ated shall rest in the discretion of said board for the purposes herein set forth and said board shall account therefor. Peter Eeinberg, Leonard Kill, 'P. J. Hauswirth, George Asmus, "W. N. Endd and P. J. Foley have been here this week in the interest of the Chicago trade. San Antonio, Texas. Otto Koehler, George Hansen, gar- dener, has just completed a neat con- servatory 18x25 ft. designed by J. C. Moninger Company, Chicago. The Koehler residence and grounds on Lau- rel Heights are the finest in the city, costing over $100,000. Mrs. S. Maverick is looking for a buyer; desires to give up her business. The Hauser Floral Company is cutting very fine lily of the valley. Daffodils are in bloom outdoors. OBITUARY. Charles Vesey. Charles E. Vesey, brother of Judge William J. Vesey, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died February 19. The decedent, who was thirty-seven years of age, was a man of unusually brilliant attainments. He was a musician of ability and had composed several highly creditable pro- ductions. By profession he was a teacher but for several years he was compelled because of ill health to aban- don his work. Of late, however, he had improved to such an extent that he con- templated resuming his work in the spring. The cause of Mr. Vesey 's death was lockjaw, which resulted from the penetration of a rusty nail into his foot. He was to have been married in the near future to Miss Tillie Meln- hardt, of St. Louis, who with her brother, Fred Meinhardt, was at his bedside wheii dissolution took place. Jolin Spalding. John Spalding died at his home in New London, Conn., February 17, at the advanced age of 91 years. For the past four or five years Mr. Spalding had been blind. He is survived by a wife and leaves some nephews and nieces, but had no other near relatives. Mr. Spalding was born on Christmas day, 1813, at Woodside, Perthshire, Scotland, one of a large family of children of Thomas Spalding, who died in 1876, aged 91. Thomas Spalding was one of the famous gardeners of his region, a man of large ideas and deep thought and passionately fond of his work, which made him acquainted with much that was new and true in nature. In his early life he held the position of gardener on a number of large estates. About forty years ago Mr. Spalding thought he would set up for himself and he went to New London to buy the Starr greenhouses on the Neck, as it was called, but decided that the tract of land on Main street would be a bet- ter purchase, and he bought this from Governor Frank B. Loomis. Mr. Spalding bought the Eichards house, in which the daughter of Capt. Guy Eichards of Eevolutionary fame was lying ill in the invasion of New Lon- don by Arnold, and which secured the sparing of the house in 1781. Farqubar IVIaciae. Farquhar Macrae, one of the best known florists in Providence, E. I., died February 21, aged 62 years. Death was unexpected, Mr. Macrae having been sick for two days only. Peritonitis was the cause. He was bom in Eossshire, Scotland, in 1843, and in that country gained the experience in horticultural pursuits that enabled him to build up the first suc- cessful extensive wholesale florist busi- ness in this part of the United States. He served his time in Conon Gardens, on the estate of Sir Kenneth McKenzie, where he worked for four years, after- ward following his trade on several prominent places in England and Scot- land before coming to this country. He sailed for the United States about thir- ty-five years ago, coming to Providence in July, 1870. The first nine or ten years of his career here were spent as expert grape grower on Willard Whitcomb's place on the east side of the river, later owned by L. C. Eddy and now by Warren Fales. Here he developed the industry of grape grow- ing under glass, and the products of the Whitcomb place, raised by his hands, became famous in the New York market, where they were in demand for several years, and commanded the highest prices. About the year 1880 he embarked in the wholesale florist business, locating on the old G. W. Chapin place at Fruit Hill. The florist business was then in its infancy, but he made a success of it from the start, and in a few years he purchased a piece of land on Smith street. Here he built a model green- house plant for those times, growing successfully for the wholesale market of Providence and vicinity. The busi- ness succeeded to such an extent that he soon outgrew his plant, and dispos- ing of the same to his brother, John A. Macrae, he purchased a tract of 20 acres in the immediate vicinity, where he established the plant which he con- ducted up to the time of his death. It is estimated that the plant includes 100,000 square feet of glass. Mr. Macrae took a great interest in the Society of American Florists at one time, holding the office of vice presi- dent in that organzation, and being mainly instrumental in securing the annual convention in Providence a few years ago. He took a prominent part in organizing the Ehode Island Florists' and Gardeners ' -Club, in which he held ofiSce at various times. He was one of the prominent members of the Ehode Island Horticultural Society. Besides his brother, Mr. Macrae is survived by a sister, Mrs. Batchelder, of Beverly, Mass. He leaves a widow and eight children. See portrait, page 232. Utica, N. Y. — J. 0. Spencer and Henry G. Martin have formed a co- partnership under the firm name of Spencer & Martin, and opened a flower store February 17 at 221 Genesee street. Fairhaven, Mass. — Since Washing- ton's birthday the greenhouses of Wi- ter P. Winsor have been open to the public. His orchid collection is among the best in the country. Mr. Winsor'B head gardener is Peter Murray. 2-38 The American Florist, Mar. 4, Twentieth Yeab, Subscription, Sl.OO a year. To Europe, $8 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 cons'-cutive Inser- tions, as follows — 6 times. 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 36 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 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. When sending us change of address, always send the old address at the same time. Dakota has made the wild prairie rose the state emblem. Southern Smilax men, east and west, are having an inning just now, but it seems there is still plenty of stock held in few hands. It should be remembered that at Philadelphia the call for greens, adian- tum, asparagus, etc., last April ami early May was much heavier than for flowers. Carnation Flamingo. Ed. American Florist:— In your issue of February 11 you give some notes made at the Thompson Car- nation Company's place. The statement is made that flowers of Flamingo ' ' turn black when cut. ' ' I must say that 1 cannot account for this as I have never had any such experience with this vari- ety. With us it is a remarkably good keeper both before and after being cut. In fact it is so satisfactory that it is the only red we shall grow until some other variety has proven itself better. Loms E. Makquisee. Society of American Florists. depaetment of plant registration. Eegister your new plants. As soon as you have ascertained that a seedling has the requisite merit to entitle it to a permanent existence and have given it a name, register name and description with the secretary of the national soci- ety. The record will then be published and your plant will be protected in its right to the exclusive use of the name you have bestowed on it. For regis- tration blanks and all information write to the secretary. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. American Rose Society. Complete schedules for the approach- ing rose exhibition at Horticultural hall, Boston, have been mailed to all members of the American Eose Society, and inclosed with each schedule an entry card. All others not members of the society can have copies on applica- tion to the secretary. The number of special premiums is large and an exhi- bition of unprecedented diversity and beauty is assured. M. H. Walsh's dis- play of Eambler roses alone will be worth crossing the continent to see, and every one interested in the rose, com- mercially or otherwise, should take advantage of this opportunity to see a superb exhibition and meet the fore- most rosarians of America. Come your- self and bring an exhibit with you. Exhibits may be sent, prepaid, care of William Nicholson, Horticultural hall_ Boston. For the convenience of exhib- itors at a distance Welch Brothers, 15 Province street, Boston, have gener- ously placed their refrigerators and other conveniences of their establish- ment at the disposal of exhibitors who may, if they so desire, ship their boxes in advance to Welch Brothers' care, giving explicit instructions by mail as to what disposition they wish made of them, — whether the boxes are to be kept unopened, or whether the flowers are to be taken out and placed in jars of water until required. All instruc- tions will be carefully complied with. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec 'y. American Carnation Society. department of plant registration. By F. H. Kramer, Washington, D. C, F. H. Kramer, a cross between Lawson and Marquis; color a shade brighter than Lawson; flower a trifle larger, with no short stems in the fall and does not burst. In growth it is strong and is entirely free from disease, a contin- uous bloomer and stems stand without support. Albert M. Hebr, Sec'y. The Glass Market. The glass market, while compara- tively quiet locally, is in a good, healthy condition, says the New York Commer- cial. The American Window Glass Com- pany and the independents claim to be well sold ahead and stocks in jobbers' hands are not above normal for the time of year. Jobbing trade has suffered in sympathy with general conditions due to inclement weather, but prospects are bright in view of the outlook for active building operations in the early spring. Sellers are holding well together and there are fewer complaints of cutting prices than usual. New York Paint and Oil Trade. The prospects for good business are favorable, as manufacturers continue to make extensive preparations for the spring and summer demand, says the Commoner and Glassworker. The latter undoubtedly will be heavy as a result of the plans filed for building opera- tions in numerous sections of the coun- try since the opening of the year, which show a considerable increase over any previous year. In white lead business has been hampered by the ice floes in harbors and congestion in trafSc. As a rule corroders are refusing to book business for supplies for delivery not later than the end of April but some orders have been booked for shipment to July. Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of Bocletles are requested to Bend us advance Information of special meet- ings, and of changes In dates of regular meetings.] Boston, Mass. — Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society, Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts avenue, Saturday, March 11, at 11 a. m. Lecture on "The Eeturn to Nature," by Miss Maud Sum- mers. Butte, Mont. — Montana Florists' Club, Columbia Gardens, Friday, March 10. Chicago, 111. — Chicago Florists' Club, Handel Hall, 40 Eandolph street, Thurs- day, March 9, at 8 p. m. Cincinnati, O. — Cincinnati Florists' Society, Jabez Elliott Flower Market, Saturday, March 11, at 8 p. m. Denver, Colo. — Denver Floral Club, 322 Charles Block, Friday, March 10, at 8 p. m. Hamilton, Ont. — Hamilton Gardeners' and Florists' Club, oflice of member, Tuesday, March 7, at 8 p. m. Hartford, Conn. — Hartford Florists' Club, Friday, March 10, at 8 p. m. Indianapolis, Ind. — State Florists ' Association of Indiana, Commercial Club rooms, Tuesday, March 7, at 7:30 p. m. Louisville, Ky. — The Kentucky Soci- ety of Florists' Tuesday, March 7, at 8 p. m. Madison, N. J. — Morris County Gar- deners' and Florists' Society, Masonic Hall, Wednesday, March 8, at 7:30 p. m. Milwaukee, Wis. — Milwaukee Flo- rists' Club, Empire building, West Water and Grand avenue, Tuesday, March 7. Moline, 111.— Tri-City Florists' Club, Thursday, March 9. Montreal, Que. — Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Alexandria rooms, 2204 St. Catherine street, Monday, March 6. New Bedford, Mass. — New Bedford Horticultural Society, Thursday, March 9. New Bedford, Mass. — New Bedford Florists' Club, Thursday, March 9. New Haven, Conn. — New Haven County Horticultural Society, Tuesday, March 7. New London. — Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Club, at greenhouses of Secretary H. H. Appeldorn, Tuesday, March 7. Omaha, Neb. — Nebraska Florists' Society, City Hall, Thursday, March 9, at 8 p. m. Philadelphia, Pa. — Florists' Club of Philadelphia, Horticultural Hall, Broad street above Spruce, Tuesday, March 7, at 8 p. m. Pittsburg, Pa. — Pittsburg and Alle- gheny Gardeners' and Florists' Club, 422 Sixth avenue, Tuesday, March 7, at 8 p. m. Providence, E. I. — Florists' and Gar- deners' Club of Ehode Island, 96 West- minster street, Thursday, March 9, at 8 p. m. Salt Lake City, Utah.— Salt Lake Flo- rists' Society, Friday, March 10. St. Louis, Mo. — St. Louis Florists' Club, Odd Fellows Hall No. 2, 9th and Olive street, Thursday, March 9, at 2 p. m. St. Louis, Mo. — Florists' Club annual rose meeting, March 9. Tuxedo, N. Y. — Tuxedo Horticultural Society, Tuesday, March 7. Washington, D. C. — Washington Flo- rists' Club, Schmidt's Hall, 516 Ninth street, Tuesday, March 7. Worcester, Mass. — Worcester County Horticultural Society, Horticultural Hall, Thursday, March 9. Worcester, Mass. — Worcester County Horticultural Society, Wednesday, March 8, annual reunion; Wednesday and Thursday, March 8 and 9 Massachu- setts Fruit Growers' convention; Thurs- day, March 9, lecture on ' ' The Apple, the King of Fruits," by W. D. Baker. igo5. The American Florist. 239 SITUATIONS, WANTS, TOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist lor the year 19U5 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (Situations only) free to be used at any time Quring the year. Situation Wanted— By young man desiring to learn the trade; preler growing roses and carna- tions. Full particulars given on receipt of addres. Box 171, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By Danish florist age 25, 9 years' in Denma-k, England and United States; commercial or private. Address Edgar JoaNsoN, Fowler, Colo. Situation Wanted— By an all-around grower, middle aged, west preferred. State wages with and without board. Address Brs 173, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Young German, 26, with some experience wishes position where roses and carnations are prown. Address Box 183, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By florist, single, 28 years of age; trower ol cut flowers, bedding plants, also a good propagator and gardent-r. Address A (J, 7ul Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Situation Wanted— By a boy 16 years old, Ger- man-AojencaD, obliging and honest, to learn the florist trade. Address Hrnry Dcmke, Wileys Mill, Blandon, Pa. Situation Wanted— By a strong boy past four- teen, fairly well educated, desires to learn the florist trade. Address Charles Dumke, Wileys Mill, Blandon, Pa. Situation Wanted- As gardener: fully compe- tent to take charue of a fully equipped private place. Has good refer*>nce8. French, married. one child. Jules Havt, Glenside, Pa Situation Wanted— April 1, by Swede, age 25; 8 year©* experience in cut flowers, pot plants and vegetables. Absolutely sober, single. Good ref- erences. State wages. Address C. Werner, Mt. Vernon, Va. Situation Wantad— On a private or commercial place, by an ext^erien&'d young man, single, 25 years of age; life experience in all different branches, and able lo take charge. Address Bos 164, care American Florist. Situation Wanttd— By all-around florist and gardener, 38 years of age. Swede: life experience in Euiofe and this country; capable of taking charge Private place preferred. First-clasi references. Addres" Kox 188, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As working foreman, 33 years of age, ttiugle, reliable, sober, German. 19 years' experience in roses, carnations, bedding, design, landscape, vegetables, etc.; best of refer- ences. Please state wages. Address Box 163, care American Florist. Situation Wantad ^ By French gardener, 30 yeard old, sIukIo. sober; life experience In all oranohes. Can fu'nish first-class references. American private p. ace in east preferred. Apply to B. GuEBRT, Hotel of Paris, 8th St , near Olive, St. Louis. Mo. Situation Wanted— As forniiEin on good sized commercial place where grow.ng roses for cut fl wers is made a specialtv. Refer to Alex. Mont- gomery, Wabau Rose Conservatories, Natlck, Mass. Address Box 183. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— To take charge of large private estate or public*, institution by floiistand landsca;,e gardener; German, 36 years of age: life experience; hest of references. Kindly slat© wages and particulars. Address Bos 181, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Orchid grower, propaga- tor, fancy plaut >; rower, etc.. wants position. Privaie or commercial. Capable to take obarge of a good establishment. 25 years' experience. References Al. Apply No. 24, .lULius RoEHRS, Ruiherford, N. J. Situation Wanted— By German, single, age :^0; 10 years' experience in this country, to take charge of modern greenhouses where general line of stock is grown for retail trade. Thoroughly competent in roses, carnations, 'mums and gen- eral Slock growing. Can furnish good references. Please state particulnn, wages, etc. Address Box 186, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A reliable man to take charge of small place, to grow carnatione, roses, 'mums, violets and general stock. Address E Power, Frankfort, Ky. Help Wanted— Rose grower, specialist for Beauties and teas; private establishment; good wages to competent man. Address G S G. care American Florist. Help Wanted — Man for general greenhouse work; must bi sober aod steady. Good position for right man. Address J. R. Hellknthal, Columbus, O- Help Wanted— Good counter man in seed store, must understand gardem-rs' requirements; give references, age, qualifications and present condi- tion. J. A. EvERiTT, Indianapolis, Ind. Help Wanted— A good sober and reliable florist for geoeral greenhouse work. Must be able to take charge of about 8,000 feet of glass in general stock. State wages wanted, with references. Louis Bauscher, Freeport, 111. Help Wanted— Gardeners, 23 to 39 years of age, wiib some knowledge of landscape gardening, good wages, only good workers need apply. Address C. G. De Wever, Head Gardener, Lewis Pub. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Help Wanted- Working foreman. 25 lo 3 < years of age, wiih executive abijiiy, capable of handling men, acquainted with landscape gardening. Address C. E De Wever, Head Gardener, Lewis Pub. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Help Wanted— A good, quick, up-to-date man for lUe maUtt^ement of our greeuhouses. ¥25.00 a month and board. Most have good habits, steady and polit*>. Address Box 184, care American Florist. Holp Wanted^A florist who understands grow- ing ruses, camaiions, 'mums and general klock for planting out one who understands design work. References required. Must be sober and industrious. Address Box 185, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A florist who understands roses, carnaiions, 'mums and general stock. Young single man preferred. Wages 87.50 with good board and room. References required. State particulars in first letter. J. H. Krone, Jr., Fort Smith, Ark. Help Wantad— A good grower of roses, carna- tions, ohrybanthemums and general stock of plants. Must be sober and good worker. State age, experience and wages expected with refer- ences. Address SUNNTsiDB Greenhouses, Owosso, Mich. Help Wanted— First-class man to take charge of retail siore nitb an established trade, in a live western city. Must be a good designer and deco- rator, neai and gentleoianly in appearance, hon- est, industrious and sober, and capable of taking full charge of the business aud conducting it profitably. Apply with references and photo- graph. Address L. L. Mat A Co., St. Paul. Minn. Help Wanted— Florist and gardener must understand general greeohouse work and growing miscellaneous plants. Permanent position with chance to advance. If married could ush wife for doing housework, etc. Wages !4 .60 without board or house. Give reference or send letttre and state when you can come Id first letter. A. J. Seivers, CjUege of Industrial Arts, Denton, Tex. Wanted— A large quantity of I-incb, li4-inch and 2-iuL-h pipe, second-hand and must be in good condition. Address Miami Floral Co., Dayton, O. For Sale— Ballard's Greenhouse. $750. Perry, Iowa. For Sate— Greenhouse property in thriving town iu Houtbero Micbigan for sale cheap, if sold quick. Reasons for selling, sickness. Little cash will take it. Write to P.Thomas, Hudson, Mich. For Rent — S50 per month, five greenhouses, 9,000 square feet of glass, nine and one-half acres of good ground, bouse and barn, long lease, $1,000 cash for stock, etc , near Chicago. Address Bos 153, care American Florist. For Silo or Loaae — For a term of years, a modern greenhouse plaut of 25,000 sq. ft. of glass, Stable, cottage and hen bouses. Situated In a pleasant Massacbuietts villaife. Address Box 174, care American Florist. For Sale— Greenhouses and retail store in Gal- vesion, Tex. Owing to illness will dispose of a good business at a reasonable rate. Have worked up a fine trade and the possibilities are unlimited. Full particulars may be had by addressing Box 175, care American Florist. For Sale— A greenhouse property in a flourish- ing town of 8,000 inhabitants in the state of Indiana; houses stocked with roses, carnations, miscellaneous stock and bedding plants; a sep- arate store building in frontof greenhouses- For particulars address Box 162 care American Florist. For Sale— Nurseries of three acres, including 12,000 feet of glass: heated with hot water, fully stocked with palms, ferns and house plants; 24 OCO feet of lath house, 5,000 smllax. 500 Aspar- agus plumosus, etc The site is on the bon-ton street, twenty blocks from business section. For further particulars and price address Houston, Lock & Brown, 715 Braly Building, Los Angeles, Cal. For Sale— Having decidtd to retire from the greenhouse busintss we are going to sell our entire plant at a bargain, consisting of 12,000 square feet of glass, all built new and up-to-date, heated with steam, complete for carrying on retail or wholesale business, two dwellings, barn and all equipments for running a first-class estab- lishment; been established 13 years in a city of 10,000; no competition, elegantretail trade, plenty of land for enlarging. For j.articular3 address Bos 172, care American Florist. UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY. For Sale — Greenhouse property, stock and retail business, consisting of eight greenhouses and store, about 22,C00 feet of glass, fully stocked and in first-class running order, steam heat, electric lights, etc., situated in wealthiest part of Phila- delphia, right in center of a growing population. Doing a first class retail business. A splendid opportunity; only 93 500 cash required, remainder can remain on mortgage at 5 per cent. To cluse an estate. Box 114, care American Florist. FOR SALE: SUBURBAN GROUNDS. The handsome grounds occupied for years for experimental curs'ery and private park by Fair Oaks Nursery Co., corner N Oak Park Ave. and Thomas St. Size 250x330 ft. Well filled with ornamental hardy stock, fruit and shade trees, flowering shrubs, peonies, roses, perennials. Also specimen trees and evergreens. Finely situated on main thoroughfare near Westward Ho Golf Club and Horse Show Grounds. Useful for retail nur- sery or fine rebidence grounds for flower lover. Heavy shrubbery borders and well-filled beds. Only one block north of the famous Fair Oaks subdivision. Now finest residence district. Elec- tric cars two blocks. Prices reasonable. Edward Patson, Oak Park, 111. rnn 0*1 C About 50,OCO feet of gl^ss nearly run uALC all devoted lo carnations, one house of roses and one of asparagus plumosus; ' houses in splendid condition: two built last sum- mer; 72-lncn by 16 ft. boiler heats the place with ease; another large boiler in reserve. Michisan's preat coal field but a short distance furnishes coal at a very low price. A splendid wholesale and retail trade we)) established; one of the best ship- ping points in Michigan, reaching with ease and comparatively short time, Chicago, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Detroit, the Saginaw valley and all points east, west, north or sputh. Splendid trade in lield-grown carnation plaots as well as rooted cuttings. Stock in fine condition. Sj.1 and cli- mate Just suited lo growing carnations- both quantity and quality. Splendid water privilege for field and houses. An exceptional chance for some one to step Into a well established business. Will also &eU or rent a large or medium sized house. For further oarticulars, address Box 187, care American Florist Florist Wagon For Sale. Built to order of the very best material, seat and sides upholstered in leather, two windows on each side, double plate beveled glass, color of painting, body dark Prussian blue with gold trimmings, silver trimmings on hubs, shafts and running gear, wheels painted vermilion red with black stripes, silver side lamps, eight movable shelves inside, everything flrsl-class and cost 8235 eigh'een months ago; rubber tires All guaran- teed as represented. A fine wagon for florist id large city; is very attractive. Will give six months' credit to responsible party. Have three others and can do wiihout it. Price $'75. WALTER BUTLER. Floriit. Chillicothe. 0. Wanted... For a considerable establishment In Ger- many; nurseries and greenhouses; cut flowers a specialty, flRST-CLASS MANAGER, GERMAN. 30 to 40 years, evangelic, best recommended, must understand management in general and special growing of roses and carnations. Wages, 875.00 per month, share in profits, free lodgment and fuel. A permanent po^i^ lion to the right party. Apply at once. Copies of testimonials and references in first letter. Address Box 168, car« AMERICAN FLORIST. 240 The American Florist. Mar. 4, San Fraucisco. There has been little change in the tone of the market since last week. Eoses are still scarce and carnations plentiful. There is little demand for bulbous stock. There are plenty of acacias to be had now, these and violets being the chief stock in trade of the great army of street vendors. We have not heard of any extensive additions to be made in building this spring. During the past two years an enormous lot of glass was added by the growers in the vicinity of this city. It seems to me that the time has arrived when one should move cautiously as we are unlike the eastern part of the coun- try where they have hundreds of large cities which may be relied upon to use vast quantities of flowers. Here we have practically only one city to use the large daily cut. Wm. Eldred, head gardener to the Crocker estate, at Burlingame, has com- menced work on the large grove of Kcus elastica which is to be planted on that place. He has many thousand young plants which are ready to be set out. The result of these plantings will be watched with much interest. H. Nelson, formerly head of the ■green house department of Cypress Lawn Cemetery has gone into business on his own account at Millbrae under the name of the Bay Counties Nursery ■Company. Mr. Nelson is very popular ■with the trade and all wish him every success. Your correspondent dropped into the Garden City Floral Company's placo during the week and found the man- ager, Arthur Cann, as busy as usual. He has the houses in splendid shape and the daily cut is quite extensive. All the stock goes to the San Jose mar- ket. The Garden City Pottery Company, recently established at San Jose, is meeting with great success owing to the fine quality of flower pots the firm is sending out. They also deliver the orders anywhere on the peninsula. John H. Sievers & Company are supplying us now with some of the ■finest of their new seedling carnations of the older sorts. Hobart is ■without ■doubt the best carnation that comes into this market. W. H. Taylor has let a contract for a large greenhouse for palms and deco- rative plants at Menlo Park. Augustus Taylor has just completed the erection of two fine new greenhouses at thesame place. M. Lynch has secured a piece of property at Portola which is so pecu- liarly situated as not to be visited by frosts. It is to be used for growing late chrysanthemums. Mr. Shaw, manager of the San Joaquin Floral Company, visited the trade here recently and reports busi- ness in a healthy condition in his city. G. Gardine, formerly with McLellau Brothers, has the new houses he erected in first class shape. He is installing a new boiler using crude oil for fuel. The elaborate decorations at the Fel- ton ball in the Palace hotel last week reflected great credit on the Misses Worn who had the matter in charge. Thomas Thompson of Santa Cruz, one of our leading carnation specialists is 'sending large consignments daily to this market of the finest quality. J. James who is in charge of Dr. Sig- fried's houses was a caller. Dr. Sig- fried is the owner of the largest collec- tion of orchids in the west. A. Johnson, formerly with H. McTw^ombly, Madison, N. J., has suc- ceeded H. McLain at H. Plath's nurser- ies at Ocean View. George Hood has purchased four acres near Mayfield where he intends to embark in business in the near future. Norma. Toronto. MARKET CONDITIONS. The weather has become more pleas- ant and business continues to improve. February was far in advance of last year. The bright weather which we have had recently has helped the roses considerably and some very select stock is being cut. Bride and Bridesmaid are strong and vigorous, some of the select retailing at $5 per dozen. Amer- ican Beauty are beginning to pick up and there ■will be plenty around in a short time. Bulb stock is very plentiful and with some people carnations are a glut. florists' and gardeners' club. The February meeting of the Flo- rists' and Gardeners' Club on Tuesday- evening, proved very interesting. Busi- ness relating to the carnation show occupied considerable time and also arrangements for a chrysanthemum show to be held in the fall. Owing to some unpleasantness which occurred at our last chrysanthemum show, by one of the exhibitors being dissatisfied with the awards and removing his entire exhibits, it was moved that a clause be inserted in the regulations to govern all subsequent shows to be held by the association, that any exhibitor not adhering to these rules be restrained from showing at any shows to be held by the asso- ciation. J. H. Dunlop gave us a synopsis of the recent carnation exhibition held in Chicago and said that the consensus of opinion was that the early season was the most favorable to hold carnation conventions, as the flowers shown were then at their very best. He stated the recent show brought out many varieties and for those interested, who did not have the time to travel over different parts of the country to view, this exhibition was invaluable. NOTES. J. H. Dunlop and Herman Simmers were in Montreal attending the execu- tive meeting of the Horticultural Asso- ciation. Wm. Fendley and Ned. Dale, of Brampton, have been making a tour of the greenhouses around the city. Visitors: C. W. Scott, representing Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago; Geo. Rolker, New York; Chas. Lochener, New York; A. Ewing, Berlin, Ont. warm days to melt the large quantities of solid ice out of our streets, for until that is accomplished very little outdoor work can be done. The florists have again had a very good week in cut flowers, at practically no change from prices that have ruled for some time past. Our seedsmen are gradually get- ting busier as the days draw nearer to the season, and the weather improves. notes. A telegram was received last Satur- day from Mr. Weaver of The George A. Weaver Company, from Hot Springs, Ark., where he went for his health, announcing that flre had destroyed one- third of the place, but that he and Mrs. .Weaver were all right. We are informed that Mr. Weaver returns in a few days to Newport, to once more take up the direction of his large busi- ness. The Ehode Island Experiment Sta- tion has planned a great many inter- esting and valuable experiments for the coming year. Many of them have to be carried through a period of years, and are therefore in many cases a continu- ation of work already begun. The sta- tion is doing a good work for evejry planter in the state. The many friends of Street Commis- sioner Hamilton combined last Monday evening, and after an elaborate display of red fire, etc., before his home, pre- i sented him -with a Morris chair and congratulated him on his recent mar- riage. It is expected that the next meeting of the Newport Horticultural Society will be largely attended, as the matter of prizes and exhibitions for the com- ing year -will be then disposed of. The meeting is Wednesday night, March 1. Andrew J. Pow, head gardener to Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, at the Break- ers, sent to New York for Mrs. Vanderbilt's ball of last week some very fine plants and cut flowers from her Newport conservatories. F. L. Ziegler tells us that he has had the best week this year thus far for the sale of violets. Prices have been low, 50 to 75 cents a bunch being the going price, but the quantity disposed of has been large. F. M. Smythe, of Wadley & Smythe, came over last week for a few days to look after the firm's contracts here. Newport, R. I. BUSINESS IMPROVES. You have all seen by the papers how we have been blocked with ice for many weeks past; in fact transporta- tion by water has been all but cut off; the last few days, however, the weather has turned warmer, and we live in hopes of some relief. What we need are some Charleston, W. Va. One of the most brilliant weddings in the history of Charleston took place on February 16, in the marriage of Gover- nor White's daughter to A. W. W;olfe, of Parkersburg. The executive man- sion was lavishly decorated -with south- ern smilax, asparagus, white carnations and Liberty roses. The work waa divided between J. W. Alexander and H. F. Winter, of the Charleston Cut Flower Company. Business has been good the last two weeks considering the severe cold weather we are having. Mr. Alexander intends to build another greenhouse this spring. Joe C. Bonsall of Salem, O., on his way home from Florida, was a caller. Mrs. K. C. Littleton reports a good trade. Litter. /poj. The American Florist. 241 Profit, Price and Prestige. We never got our prestige by prices. But we did get it through the profit our customers have made. We don't quote prices in this adv. because price without quality is no argument. But we do issue a price list for you to judge us by, to start with. Start with us and you'll judge our prices by our quality. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone Long Distance Central 879. Japanese Fern Balls 5 in. and 7-9 In. sizes. Write for prices. YAUCHAN'S SEED STORE, 84-86 Randolph St., 1 4 Barclay St., (WICACO. NEW YORK. Please mention the A meyican Florist when writing, fiALAX LEAVES AND Leucothoe Sprays. J. 6. LOVEN. Montezuma, N. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, m Regan Printing House Lara* runa ol CATALOGUES Our Spaolalty. WrHa for Flaurea. 83-91 Plymouth Place. CHICACO. Please ynention the A merican Florist when writing. National Florists' Board of Trade, Office: 66 PIna Street, New York. Credit Reference Book. A subsoription to our Credit List will cost you $10 a year, and it may asTe you 8100 the first month. Special Reports. We malie a specialty of this part of our woili. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful ac- counts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that ate in arrears? fUase mention the A merican Florist when writing, Le Journal des Roses. Organ of the French Rosarians. PubUsbed at Paris. Onoe a month with colored plates. Subscription $2.70 per Year. Sample Copies Free. ADMINISTRATION jQURNAL DES ROSES a SUISNES, Brie, Par Grisy-Suisnes. (Seine et Marne), FRANCE. HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are DAG- OER, 11.50 and FANCY FERNS, Al quality, «l.50 per 1000. Discount on larger orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and CREEN GALAX, flOO per 1000. Laurel Festooning, good and full, handmade do and 6g per yd. Green and Sphagnum Moss, $1.00 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss, 50c per bag; 5 bags. S3.00. Ivy Leaves, $4.00 per fOOO. Sprengeri, 25o and 50o per bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, 50c per bunch or string. Leucothoe Sprays, $100 per 100; $7.50 pet 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. All Kinds of 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 8618 Main. 8 and 11 Province St., Boslon, Nlass. N.Lecakes&Co. 53 W. 28tli St., New York. ^gjl^^ Tel. No. 1 2 1 4 ^^H^H^^ Madison Square A^^^^H^ft stands Cut ^^H^^^H Flower Exchange ^KBB^V Coogan Bldg., W. /^^^ 26th Street & S4th / ^^^ Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. Qrara and Bronze Qilax LeavM, 75c per 1000. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX (Where quality la FIrat Conalderatlon) Write, Wire or Phone the Introduoara, Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen.Ala. New Crop Southern Wild Smilax now ready in limited quantities. GEORGE OOTSONAS & Wholesale and Retail 'Dealers in all kinds a( EVERGREENS. Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax. Phone 1202 Mad. Sq. MAIN STORE, 46 W. 29th SL. U CUU BRANCH, 65 W. 28th St, IlLn YORK. THE KERVAN COMPANY, WHOLESALE DEALERS, All Daoorallno Evargraana, Galax, Lauoothoo, Moaaea, Eto. 20 W. 27th Straat, NEW YORK. Tblefhonb 1518 Maciboi) Sq. TO BUY OR SELL Advertlae In THE AMERICAN FLORIST. HARDY CUT FERNS. Fancy or Dagger Fama, $1.25 per JOOp. Galax, Brilliant Bronze or Green, 75c per lOuu: $6.50 per case of 10,000. Laurel Faatooning, baod-made, full sizes, 4c, 5c and 6o per yd. Made fresb daily from the woods. Send us your CHRISTMAS orders now and we will please you. Branch Laurel, 35o per large bundle. Southern Wild Smilax, per 50-lb. case, $5.50, Laurel Wraatha and Princaaa Pine Wraatha, made all sizes and prices. Prinoea Pine by the lb. and made Into roping. Tell us your wants and we will name you prices. Tel. Office, NewSalem, Mass. MIHIngton.'Maaa. r HEADQUARTERS FOR "SUPERIOR QUALITY" BRAND Wild Smilax 2S, 35 and SO pound cases Chicago Market quotations. ALWAYS ON HAND, AND IN ANY QUANTITY. NONE BETTER. E. F. WINTERSON CO., 45-47.40 Wabaah Avenue, CHICAGO. 242 The American Florist. Mar. 4, HIGH-CRAPE SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. E. A. BEAVEN, "SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR HANDLING LARGE ORDERS. WRITE, WIRE OR PHONE. And Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies, Prices Right Evergreen, Ala. E. H. tf unt. c WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave CHICAGO. Wbolfjale power/\arK^ MiLWACEEB, Feb. 29. Roses, Beauty, long, per doz. 5 00 " " med. " 2.00® 8 00 " " short " .75 " Liberty 600@I2.00 " Chatenay 600@I200 " Bride, Bridesmaid 6.CO@IO0O " Meteor, Golden Gate 300@I000 " Perle 3.00@800 Carnations l.PO® 4 00 Smllax 12.50@15 00 Asparagus sprays 2 00 Valley 3 00 Adiaotum 1.50 Violets 50® 1.00 Callas 12 50@15.00 Romans, Paper Whites 3 00 Harrisil 10.0a®l2.50 Tulips 3 00 PiTTSBURO, Feb. 39. Roses, Beauty, extras 18 00@25 00 " " No. 1 800@i2OO " " ordinary 30O@5.OO " Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00@15(iO Meteor 600@lii00 " Liberties 8.(iO@-2000 " Perle, Chatenay 300® 800 Carnations l.dd® 5 00 Lily of the valley 3.00@ 4 00 Smilax 12.PO@I5.00 Asparagus, strings 25 00@50 0 Asparagus Sprengeri 2.0ii@ 3 00 Lilies 800@1500 Adiantum. I.IO® 1.50 Mignonette 1 00® 4 00 Daffodils 3 00® 6.00 CiHCINHATi, Feb. 29. Koses, Beauty, per doz 1.00® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4 00®IO.OO " Liberty 8.00® 1 5 00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 8.00@1200 Carnations 1.50® 5 00 Li'yof the valley 3.00® 400 Asparagus fiOOO Smilax 10.00@12.f0 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Callas 10.00® 12. 50 Asparagus Vlumosus and Sprengeri in bunches 25c per bunch Harrisii 15.00 Romans, narcissus 3 00 Violets 75® 1.00 St. Louis, Feb. 29. Roses, Beauty, long stem 4.00® 6.00 " " medium stem 2 00® 8.00 " " short stem... .50® I. BO " Bride, Bridesmaid 5.00®10.00 Liberty B.00@10.00 " Kaiserin 5.00®10.00 OarnatioDS 1.(0® 4 00 Smllax 13.50®15.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.60® 3.00 " Plumosus 25.00@i0.00 Ferns, fancy per 1000, 200 Adiantum 1.00® 1.25 Violets, California 26® .40 Double 50® .75 Lily of the valley 3.0C® 4.00 Romans 2.00(?7i 3 00 Callas 12.50® 15.00 Paper White narcissus 3.00 CLBVELiHD, Feb. 29. Roses, Beauty, per doz 1.00® 6.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 10.00 " Meteor 4.00®IOOO Carnations 2 00(a 6.00 Smllax 10.00®15.00 Asparagus, strings 2'>.00 thing which the flori&t may want. WILD SMILAX Our Specialty. We can supply it in any quantity. J. B. DESNUD, "^JJicAGor ■ 'PHONES: Central 3166. Automatic 9922. ■ Fancy Carnations and Roses. PITTSBURG'S LARGEST AND OLDEST WHOLESALERS, PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 504 LIBERTY AVE.. PITTSBURQ. PA. { HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., I •»•» Wholesale Cut Flowers «••• 46a Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE. WIS. Peter Weiland, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Room 18, 128 E. Third St., CINCINNATI, 0. Haadquailara lor American Beauties and all leading varieties el Roses and Carnations. All Sowers sold at prevailing market prices. Orders received and filled at Qreenhonsei if desired, by addressing PETER WEILAND, New Castle, Ind. Please tnention the American Florist when mriting, WILLIAM MURPHY, Wholesale Commission Dealer In Cut Flowers and Florists* Supplies. ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS CARRIED IN STOCK. Send for Price List issued every Monday. WRITE, WIRE OR 'PHONE 128 E. 3d Street, CINCINNATI, 0. Day 'Phone M 930. Night 'Phone W 1191 R. Please mention the A merican Florist when -writing. SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers AIIT Tl AllfCDC andSbipp<>rsor uUI rLUTlEIld 68 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone — Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Hut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES- Per doz. Extra Select * fiOO B.OO S.OC 20* inch stems 2.50 2.00 I.BO Short stems 75@1.25 LIBERTY CHATENAY MAIDS AND BRIDES Per 100 18.00 to 15.00 8.00 to 12.00 6.00 to 10.00 PERLE 6.00 to 8.00 SUNRISE UNCLE JOHN 6.00 to 8 00 6.00 to 13.00 CARNATIONS 2.00 to 3.00 All flowersareperfecllylreih and properly packed. No charge lor P. & 0. on orders over $B.OO. Please mention the American Florist when writing, AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Rosea— American Beauties and al kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prices. Trial orders aollolted. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral Company igo5. The American Florist. 243 Wietor Brothers, ^•'"cJirc'kSr"*^' WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. -CURRENT PRICES. SUBJECT TO CHANCE. AMERICAN BEAUTY. •6-liMib atem SO>lneh aMm • S4-lnoh •ism SO-lnoh ■lam le-lneh (lam 1 2-lnoh alam Per doz. .... 86(10 .... 5 00 SCO .... 2 50 .... 2.00 1.60 ROSES. Per 100 Brlda and MaM % 600 to $10.00 Mataor and Cata 6.00 to 10.00 LlbaHy 6.00 to 12.00 CARNATIONS— Good stock 2 00 • Large and fancy 3.00 to 4 00 [.CAMLING THE LARGEST, g BEST EQUIPPED, g MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED g WHOLESALE 0 CUT FLOWER HOUSE S IN CHICAGO. 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPn ST., CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1078 and 1977. JQOeGQQQQSQQQSQSQSCiQQSSQQS ftease mention C/te Amet uan FiunU when luriling, Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. *^'^o::wrMCutFlowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILU Please mention the American Florist -when writing, D. WOOD BRANT, BVOOIBSOB TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Choice Carnations. Any quantity. Prices very reasonable. Wire or write. Careful attention given shipping orders. 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. Vaudhan & Sperry, Wholesale Florists^ 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST Wlien you write to an advertiser. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholasala Crowars ol D«i.r. in Cut Flowers All telegrapti and telephone orders given prompt attention. 36-37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street. Morton Grove, III. O^XO.A.OO. Please mention the American Florist when luriting. fiEO. REINBERG, •rsSTrt Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We will talie care of your orders at reason- able prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Ftease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabash Avt., CHICAQO. Order your stock where it will be filled with care and dispatch. The most successful growers of cut flowers, are those who sell their own stock. Give us your alandlng order. PERCY JONES. IWanagar Whol^ale power/\arK^ Chicago, March 1. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 86-in. stems 5 00@ 6 00 20 to 24 " 3.00® 4.00 " 15 to 18 '■ 2.00® 3(0 " " 12 " 1 50 Liberty 800®I500 Chatenay 8 00@12 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 600@I000 Meteor, Golden Gate 6 00@10 00 Carnations 1 50® iiOO fancy 260® 360 Valley 2.00® 4 00 Violets 1.00® 1.60 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 40 to fOo " " sprays 2.00@6 00 Sprengeri 3.00® 6.00 Leucothoe sprays .75 Gala^ Leaves, Bronze, per 1000 1.25 .15 Green, " " 1.00 Adlantum 1.00 Fancy ferns .... per 1000 2.00® 2 50 Smllax 12.00@15.00 Callas 1.26@1.E0 per doz. Paper Whites 3 00® 3.50 Romans 3 00® 3.60 J. A. BUDL0NG Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Boses and Carnations eDnuicD A. Specialty bltUWcH ftease mention the American Florist -when ivtittng. A Daily Cut From 40 Growers We can and will fill vour Cut Flower wants to advantage. Plenty o( BEAUTIES, MAIDS, BRIDES, etc. CARNATIONS, VIOLETS, etc. ALL GRADES. Shipping orders our Specialty. Write, tele- phone or telegraph. Long Distance Phone lUO Main, Headquarters lor HARDY PERNS and WILD SMILAX. Moal Complala LIna ol FLORISTS* SUPPLIES IN THE WEST. CATALOGUE FREE. E. F. WINTERSON GO. Established 1894. 46-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAQO. PUase mention the A merican Florist when zuriUAg, FANCY CUT FLOWERS a Specialty. If you want Choice Cut Flow- ers at any time or all the time, send to GHAS. W. McKELLAR, 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. WCSTEnN HEADQUARTEIIS FOR CHOICE nRPIIinC ^^^^^ VALLEY, TULIPS UnllllllfOl and all BULBOUS STOCK, VIOLETS, BEAUTIES, TEA ROSES, and CARNATIONS. Wild Smilax, Asparagus, Adiantum, Smilax, Fancy Ferns always in abundance. Also a complete line of all Florists' Supplies, Novelties and >Vire Work. Long Pistance 'Phone, Central 3598. Automatic 3623. 244 The American Florist. Mar. 4, The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. WELCH BROS. All VarlMis* FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinds. L2.40 yearly. BINDEKUNST-VERLAG, J. Olbertz, ERFURT, GERMANY. THE HORTICILTIRAL TRADE JOIRNAL. The largest, brightest, and best advertis- ing medium for the Horticultural Trade in Great Britain, published weekly. Also THE INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL TRADE JOURNAL. PubUshed quarterly. Both mailed post free for one year for One Dot.ar. Publishers : THE HORTICULTURAL .PRINTING COMPANY, BURNLEY, ENGLAND. igos- The American Florist. 247 46 Spring Has Come 9» TLLIPS, single, all colors $2.00 to $3.00 TULIPS, double 3.00 to 4.00 DAFFODILS and JONQUILS 2.50 to 3.00 ROMANS and PAPER WHITES 3.00 LILAC, fancy I.OO FINE VALLEY 3.00 TRY OUR 6c and 8c ROSES. They can't be beaten; medium stems and fine flowers. Fancy Grown CARNATIONS $2.50 to $3.00 Common 1.50 to 2.00 We have a Complete Line of CUT FLOWERS and can fill Your Largest Orders. We guarantee stock on regular orders to reach you in first-class condition. Rush orders given most careful attention. Good stock insures us your continued patronage. 3. L. RANDALL CO., 19 Randolph Street, Chicago. DREER'S SPECIAL OFEER OF FORCING PLANTS FOR EASTER. AZALEA MADAME VAN DER CRUYSSEN. As we are not handling Azaleas for Easter this season we oflfer a fine lot of this most valuable variety in fine bushy, well budded plants to close out quickly. Per Doz. 100 Each 10 to 12-inch crowns.. $4.50 $35 00 18 to 20-inch crowns S3.00 13toH inch crowns.. 600 45.00 20 to 22-inoh crowns 3.00 Outside of the above we have nothing left in Azaleas except a limited lot of mixed varieties in 10 to 12-inch crowns at $4.50 per dozen; $35.00 per 100. NoTB.— The above prices are practically tbe same as those at which we book import orders, they are made low to move the plants at once, the stock is of good quality, but is limited; speak quickly it you want them. AZALEA MOLLIS. An unusually fine lot of well-budded plants 15 to 18 inches high. A plant that is raoidly gaining favor for early and late forcing; it is profit- able stock for the retailer to handle, as it can be grown at a minimum cost for heat and labor. $4.50 per dozen; $35 00 per 100. DEUTZIAS for Forcing. HENRY A. DREER, (INCORPORATED) Strong, shapely, 2-vear-old fleld-Erown plants, suitable for 6-iiioli pots. Gracilis Rosea SI 00 per dozen: US 00 per 100. Gracilis Lemoinei. Jl.OO per dozen; $8 00 per 100. FORCING RHODODENDRONS. For a late Easter will fill a vacancy where Azaleas cannot be retarded: they are becoming more popular every season; you will find it profitable to try these. We are carrying an extra large stock of bushy, well-shaped plants, covered with buds. 16 to 18 inches high, $9 00 per dozen; $70 00 per 100. 20 to 21 inches high, fine specimens, $11.00 per dozen; $90.00 per 100. THE BABY RAMBLER ROSE. Mmo. Norbtrt Lavavasstur. The most valuable bedding rose yet introduced. A plant which will be in strong demand for a long time. We offer good plants, suitable to uRe for stock plants, one-year field-grown, suitable for 4-inoh pot«, $5.00 per dozen; $35 00 per 100. DREER'S QUARTERLY WHOLESALE PRICE LIST of Seeds. Plants, Bulbs, etc., is mailed to all Florists. If you do not have It at hand please advise us and a copy will be sent at once. 714 Chestnut St., Phibdelphm. KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation lias always tieen tliat we fill orders when others fall. All stock in season at Lowest Market Rates. 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 consider 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 Green- bouse Department. Forcing Stock for Easter. AZALEA MOLLIS full of buds, nice btbd bttuds, force easily. VZ-\^ in. bieh, $30 00 per 100; l.'i-lS in hiBh $10 00 per 100. OEUTZIA GRACILIS, grown especially (or pot culture; very bushy: 12- 15 ia. high, for 6 in. pots, $6 00 per 110; 1518 in. high, for Tin. or8-in po' s »8 00 per 100. DEUTZIA LEMOINEI— Similar to Gracilis, but stronger grower, 15-18 in. high, for 6-in. pots. $3.00 D«r 100 18-24 in. high, for 7 or 8-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. RHODODENDRONS— Best named Hybrids, busoy and lull of buds, 20 in. high. $9 00 per dozen: 21 in. high $1'J.00 per dozen; 30-32 in. high (heavy) $24.00 per dozen. SPIRAEA JAPONICA, $3.00 per 100. SPIRAEA NANA COMPACTA, $4.00 pel 100. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, 0. 248 The American Florist. Mar. AMERICAN SECD TRADE ASSOCIATION. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, la., Pres.; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., First Vice-Prea.; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, 0.,Seo'y and Trcas. Twenty-third annual convention at Alex- andria Bay, N. Y., June 20-22, 1905. ^ Jf Mail order seed business is picking up rapidly. There seems to be a poor outlook for seed potato prices. Onion Set jobbers report stocks fairly well cleaned up. Jesse E. Northeup of Minneapolis, Minn., who was operated on for appen- dicitis February 24, is progressing favor- ably. Wholesale grass seed men are mov- ing large quantities at the present time. There has been a slight advance in tim- othy and clover. Chicago. — One of the Holland bulb men was arrested last week for spitting on the sidewalk, the ordinance against this being now rigidly enforced. Des Moines, Ia. — Charles N. Page of the Iowa Seed Company writes as fol- lows February 28: "Our trade was some- what off during January and the first half of February owing to unusually severe weather, but is now catching up." Philadelphia, Pa. — Herbert G. Tull, treasurer of the Henry A. Dreer corpo- ration, is taking an important part in the transactions of the Equitable Assur- ance Society, which are now attracting wide attention. Mr. Tull is one of the leaders in the movement to protect the policy holders. English Holly in America. We learn that considerable quantities of berried holly find their way to the American markets. We can hardly look on this fact with complacency, says an English contemporary, as we fear it will entail the mutilation and spoliation of one of our greatest orna- ments. For once we should be glad if our cousins would put on a heavy import duty — but then we have no holly to selll Notes of Newport, E. I. The Thomas W. Emerson Company of Boston, Mass., has been looking after its interests here through their Mr. Smith, who reports a good business. Frank A. Rich, representing Joseph Breek & Sons Corporation of Boston, Mass., has been here the past week. Mr. B. Faxon and wife attended the whist games of the New England Whist Association held in Providence, B. I., on Washington's birthday. Mr. Faxon is associated with William B. Scott & Company in charge of their seed depart- ment. X. 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Co. Wholesale Seed Growers. »AN JOSE. CALIFORNIA. Boston. Business continues to improve though there was a little slackening off after Washington 's birthday. There was on the day before the holiday a very good demand for violets and carnations. Violets have since fallen off and are selling at from 25 to 35 cents per 100. Roses, a little short, are holding their price well. Carnations, while holding their price, are not selling as freely as they were a week ago. Bulb stock is cleaning up well but the indications are that it will be druggy during the com- ing week. The Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club held its monthly meeting on Tues- day. The address of the evening was delivered by W. W. Bawson, of Arling- ton, his topic being "The Growing of Vegetables under Glass." The club referred the question of awarding prizes for seedlings and other novelties to a committee of five. The proposed amendment to the constitution offered by Mr. Westwood, of Forest Hills, giv- ing the president the power to appoint the executive committee was voted down after a spirited debate. B. F. Washington, of Stoughton, who has been confined to his house for the past nine weeks, is again able to bring his stock into the Boston market. N. F. McCarthy has been under the weather since his return from the West Indies. H. P. S. St. Paul, Minn. The past two weeks have seen trade at its very best. Business has been all that any one could wish, with plenty of flowers to meet demand. The weather has been the most favorable for years at this season. Palms have been taken out every day without protection. All classes of stock are very plentiful, espe- cially carnations. While there have been loads of bulbous stock, the call for it has been equally large, and has kept it moving well. Those calling on the trade recently were: C. W. Creighton, Aug. Bhotert, Jos. Rolker, W. G. Sohucht, B. Eschner, and A. H. Stolper, of Winnipeg. 0. Barrington, Mass. — Martin Sim- mons, who has had charge of the green- houses on the F. G. Tefft estate for sev- eral years, has resigned his position and accepted a similar position on the Capt. John S. Barnes place, Lenox. Van Zanten Brothers, ROYAL NETHERLANDS BULB NURSERIES AND EXPORT TRADE HILLEGOM, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of the leading sorts of HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, CROCUS SPIRAEAS, GLADIOLUS, PAEONIAS, Etc., Etc. We further ask your attention to our superior quality and special prices of FRENCH BULBS, ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPER WHITE GR., ETC Ask quotations from our traveler MR. G. HYLKEMA. Care of Messrs. Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St., New York. Who also will send you on demand, catalogue and special prices of all Holland Bulbs and Plants. SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. Per doz. 100 Siniile Flowered, separate colors .. $ .40 $3.00 in mixture 3.5 2..tO Double Flowered, separate colors .6.5 5.00 iu mixture .50 \M La Fayette, a splendid bedding var- iety of this welt-known family. Flowers are of a most brilliant fiery scarlet, double, and borne upright on their stallvs. One of the best for bedding as it blooms all summer. Kach 35c; 3.65 18.00 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. 5 to 7 inches in circumference 40 2..50 7 to 9 ■■ •• ■• 60 4.00 9tol3 ■■ '■ " 95 7.00 12 inches and uj) 1.75 14.00 ^^*^^ GLADIOLUS. "^C^5^ri^>^ "'rf Per doz. 100 1000 Andele,. Snow white, blotched pink .. .90 6.50 ) *^i:>5^ "^ Auifusta, pure white, blue antliers 50 3.00 S36.00 Brenchleyensis, intense scarlet 20 1.35 11..50 -, _-_;*-j^-' Ceres, pure white, spotted •S;"'---; purplisli rose 20 1.25 10..50 Eudene Scribe, tender rose Begonia La Rayette. bITized carmine red. . . .70 .5..50 Mme. Moneret, delii'ate rose I UDLnUOLO. May, pure white, naked rosy Dwarf Pearl. Ilrst-class, stronj; Imlbs, per 100, *1.00: crimson, 20 1..50 12.50 per 1000 *N.oo. Vaughan's XXX Florist Mixture. Kirst-elMss, Miedium size, per 100, 60c; per 1000,*4..50. ,„, . ... , , , , .. ^ ' '1 ) I Ins mixture IS made up from naiiied white Armstrond's Everbloomlnd, line for cut flowers, and light varieties and mixtures of light colors pi'r 100, !f2.00; i>er IIJOO, *IK.OO. only. Per lOO.'Jl.TS; per 1000, $15.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. '^^''^Sk^^il%^:s^ril '*• igo5. The American Florist. 249 Fertility Germs Some Boil raises better cropa than others because it contains more nitrogen. Fertility germs draw nitrogen from the air — deposit it in the soil— make the land rich- insure immense crops. NITRO-CULTURE contains these germs. Sprinkle on seeds be- fore planting. Germs increase— enrich the soil, make nitrogenous fertilizers unneces- sary. $2.00 worth Increases yield per acre enormously. Write for catalogue. 6 P NATIONAL NITRO-CULTURE CO., West Chester, Pa. 1904 NEW CROP Asparagus Seed Per 100 Per 1000 Plumosus Nanus $.55 S4.00 Robutlu. 85 7.50 Sprangerl 15 I.OO We are headquarters for all the best flower seeds; 100 page catalogue free. Moore & Simon, |;;1„3. 207 Market St., PHIUXDELPHIA, PA. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Grovters of GARDEN PEAS and BEANS For the Wholesale Trade. Grand Rapids, - Mich. SEED GROWERS Field, Swoel and Pop Corn, Cucumber, Melon and Squash Seed. Write us before placing contracts. We have superior stock seed and can furnish you good seed at reasonable prices. Address A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA. IOWA. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing. RIPE TOIVIATOES IN JUNE or early in July can be bad from Fedder'c Earliest Improved Large Tomatoes. They will average ^ lb. each. (I had them weigh \\i lbs.) They are bright scarlet, smooth as an apple, will not crack open, and will bear until frost kills them. 200 seeds from selected fruit 15c; 3 packets for 35o. HENRY FEODER, 26 Floral Ave.. Dansvllle. N. Y. We have seen Mr. Fedder's tomatoes. They are all he claims.— Ed. Vlck's Magazine. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED. Present season crop. 250,000 at $2.25 per 1000 in quantities to suit, Early orders solicited. Delivery in February. LONG BEACH, CAL.. R. F. D. No. 1. TIBEROIS BEGONIAS Our Gold Medal Strain. 25 at 100 rate; 250 at 1000 rate. Per 100 Per 1000 Single, 6 separate colors tS.OO {27.50 flneatmixed 2.75 25.00 Double, 4 separate colors 4.00 37 50 finest mixed 3.75 35.00 iiiiDroT e. nn ^- lbpage. Rep., nUDCni tt VUi9 MOUNT VERNON. N. Y. Pteaic mention the American FUyrist when writing. Telegraph Code OF THE Am. Seed Trade Association $2.00 in either stiff or flexible cover. Address orders to AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO. BERMIDA Harrisii Bulbs THE ^^SEMPER IDEM" BRAND. I am now booking orders for July and August delivery. Prices on Application. .^ ^ J- CHAS. A. V. FRITH, HAMILTON, BERMUDA. CARL BECK & CO. SEED MERCHANTS AND SEED GROWERS. OUEDUNBURG, (Germany.) Mangel Wurzel and Sugar Beet Seeds A SPECIALTY. We offer an Immense stock o( all seeds at moderate prices, to the trade only. General Catalogues {ree on application. English Correspondence. SPECIAL PRICES FOR LARGE QUANTITIES ON DEMAND. -Telegram Address: SAMENEXPORT, Quedllnburg.- AT ST. LOUIS A GRAND PRIZE WAS AWARDED ON VEGETABLES, THE PRODUCTS OF BURPEE'S SEEDS! IF you garden you want the BEST,— and we shall be pleased to mail you Burpee's Farm Annual for 1905, an elegant new book ol 178 pages, which tells the plain truth with hundreds oC illustrations, beautiful colored plates, and describes superb novelties of unusual merit. It you garden for profit or are a florist you should also have Burpee's "Blue List ' or Wholesale Price-List for Market Gardeners and Florists. Write TO-DAY! A postal card will do, while it is sufficient to address simply BURPEE^ PHILADELPHIA. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., The World's Largest Mail Order Seed Trade LEONARD Write for Prices. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS Poj, Flower Seeds ONION SETS, ellibs WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Seeds for present requirements ready to ship. Contract orders for delivery after harvest 1W)5 are being booked now. 'Beans, Peas and ^^ ^^ Garden Seeds. Write for Prices. CO. CHICAGO. WE WISH TO ANNOUNCE To the Trade that We are the Successors of W. p. PEACOCK. DAHLIA SPECIALIST. Send for our Beautifully Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue for 1905, Now Ready. L. K. PEACOCK, INCORPORATED, Atco, New Jersey. 250 The American Florist. Mar. I The Nursery Trade I AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. W. Kirkpatrick, McKinney. Tex. , Prea. ; 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. Otsego, Mich. — Mansfield park is the name of the new pleasure grounds for the people of Otsego. A handsome mau- soleum will be erected in the center of grounds by William Mansfield, of Ionia, donor of the park. New York. — The board of estimate has appropriated $3,000,000 for small parks this year, and $1,000,000 for play- grounds. Brooklyn 's share will bo $900,000 for parks and a proportionate share of the $1,000,000 for playgrounds. According to a fruit report issued in February by the Missouri State Horti- cultural Society, the peach crop in that state is reported practically killed by the severe cold of February 12 and 13. The report is taken from 300 cards sent out into different localities. The American Forestry Congress rec- ommends an amendment to the national homestead law, requiring the planting of five per cent of the area of a home- stead in trees before final patent shall issue, and that such planting be under the supervision of the bureau of for- estry. Ottawa, Can. — The Ottawa Horticul- tural Society has done much to add to the beauty of the capital by stimulat- ing the interest of householders in the floral embellishment of their lawns and gardens. The prizes offered by Lady Minto for the best kept gardens have also done much to arouse interest in the work. Tacoma, Wash. — State Horticultur- ist Van Holderbeke and his inspectors, in every county in the state, are on the alert to prevent the introduction of the beetle Doryphora decem-lineata, com- monly known as the Colorado beetle, which has gradually spread eastward over the Mississippi valley, and has now made its appearance on the Atlan- tic seaboard. Sunken Garden for St. Louis. Park Commissioner Aull has announced the completion of plans for a sunken garden that will be con- structed in Forest park by May 1. The garden will be circular, 250 feet in diameter, and will be bedded with 200,- 000 plants which are now ready in the greenhouse in the park. The center of the garden will be a pool 20 feet in diameter for gold and silver fish. In the center of the pool there will be a fountain. Mr. Aull esti- mates the cost at $2,500. The walks leading to the center will be six feet in width. The garden will be the larg- est of the kind in a public park in this country except that in front of the art gallery in Fairmount park, Philadelphia. Baltimore. TITE MARKET. At last we are having some fine weather and moderate temperatures. In the past week the sun has been shining as bright as though it had not for weeks before seemed to have forgotten how to do that stunt, and the air has been transparent, lucid and crisp, just such an atmosphere as makes towards good roses. The nights continue cool, and will probably remain so until all the snow, which is disappearing, has melted off the ground. Consequent upon this improvement in weather conditions, all kinds of flowers are in better shape and roses begin to come in, in presentable form. Carnations are abundant, violets ditto, and roses rapidly coming up to normal production. Early last week the market men showed up as by one accorii, and the street dealers were in evidence once more, and things looked quite ani- mated. Later in the week there was some sagging, but from now until Lent begins a fairly good business is to be expected, as there are many balls, recep- tions and other social entertainments in sight. A new store opened within a few days at 1421 N. Charles street, called "The Fernery." It is adjacent to the Penn- sylvania and Baltimore & Ohio main passenger stations, convenient to the residential section and especially access- ible from the numerous fashionable apartment houses and family hotels on St. Paul and Charles streets, and Mary- land avenue. It has a handsome win- dow and is making a showy display of fine flowers and blooming plants. Clar- ence Eitter is the manager. S. B. Dayton, O. The Miami Floral Company intends building three houses, 34x160 feet each, and one 28x165 feet. The first three will be used for carnations and the last named for roses, including 1,200 of the new Eichmond. The lumber for the new houses will be furnished by the John C. Moninger Company, Chicago. uSIIlOrniB rnVSl tings. Any reasonable o^er mill be accepted on lots of 5,000 to carloads. RIVER VIEW NURSERIES, J. H. O'HAOAN. LITTLE SILVER, N. J CACTI We are now making a plant and seed collecting tour of .Arizona. Our price list is I as follows: Agave Appianata Parryi, 10c to 83.00. Cactus Rainbow, lOc to 50c. Cereus Glganteus, to 2 ft.. 50c to $1.00. 4 ft., 6 ft., 8 ft.: *3 00, 86.00; $10.00. Cereus Greggii. $1.50 to $3.00. Dasjlirion Wheeleri, a beautiful decorative plant; an evergreen; grayish-green flowers, haidy, height to 6 feet. 25c to $5.(0. Echinocactus Polycephalus, variation from Grand Canyon, scarce, single, in clumps, $1 00 to $5.00. Echinocactus Cjlindraceus. 5 to 12-in., 25o. 3 to 4 ft., 5 to 7 ft.; $2.50 to $3.00. $5.t0 to $R.OO. Echinocactus Emoryi. 5 to 13-in.. 3 to 4 ft.; 25c. $3.00 Echinocactus Lelcondei, 6-in. to 3 ft. : 25o to ^ ( 0. Echinocactus Phoeniceus, hardy, clumps, 2 to 1000 plants. Ic per plant. Echinocereus Engelmannii, single 5c; lu clumps, 25c per clump. White-spined, semi-hardy, 23c per clump. EchinocereusFendleri, hardy, beautiful bloom,25c. Echinocereus Wislizeni, 5 to 12-in., 25c to 50c. 1 to 3 ft., 50c to$2.E0. Mamillaria Grahamli, single; clumps, 5c. Mamillaria Radiosa Arizonica, hardy, clumps, Ic per plant. Cpuntia, 25 or more kinds, many hardy. 6o and upwards. Yucca Radiosa, hardy, 25a to $3.00. Crates and packing material extra at cost price. Plants delivered at point of shipment. 1096 dis- count for orders by the dozen. 2096 discount for orders by the three dozen. QEORGE ft M. J. HOCHOERFFER, FlaBStaff, Arluna. Collectors of Plants and ISeuds. THE Tottenham l\lurseries,LTD. Established 1872. A. M. C. VAN DER ELST, Managing Director. Dedemsvaarff (Holland.) Headquarters for Hardy Perennials Camong which are the latest and choicest) 13 acres devoted tor growing this line as Anemone, Aster, Campanula, Delphinium, Funkia Hemerocallis, Hepatica, Incarvillea, Iris, Peonies, Phlox decus- sata, and sufruticosa, Primula, Pyrethrum. Tritoma, Hardy Heath, Hardy Ferns. Also 6 acres Daffodils, 12 acres Conifers, (specially young choice varieties to be grown on), 3 acres Rhododendrons (also the best American apd Alpine varieties), 2 acres Hydrangeas. ^Ve make it a point to grow all latest novelties in these lines. Ask for catalogue. ..THE MOON For t Trees, Shrubs, Vines Your') and Small Fruits. Otioiiptive Illustrated Catalogue Fre*. THE WM. H. MOON CO. Morrisville. Pa. ^Special Evergreen Offer? We are the largest growers of MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA in the South, having upwards of 200,000 plants now on hand. In order to place part of this immense stock before our regular shipping season commences, we make the following offer. One year plants, 1st grade, 6 to 8 inches, once transplanted, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000; $1 1 S.OO per 5,000; $200.00 per 10,000. ALSO THE FOLLOWING: Per 100 Per 1000 BUXUS ARBOREA, 2 years, 6 to 8 inches $2.00 $18.00 EUONYIWUS JAPONICUS, 1 year, 4 to 6 inches 1.50 12.50 EUONYMUS PULCHELLUS, 2 years, 6 to 8 inches 3 00 25.00 RETINOSPORA PLUMOSA, 2 years, 9 to 12 inches 4.C0 35.00 RETINOSPORA P. AUREA, 9 to 12 inches, 2 years 4.00 35.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS ELEGANTISSIIHA, 8 to 10 inches 5-00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS var. ROSEDALE, 6 to 8 inches 3.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS, Rosedale, i ft., very fine 10.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS, Rosedale, 18 inches, very fine 1500 ^ JOSEPH W. VESTAL & SON, Please menlion the A merican Florist when writing. X ♦ ♦ Little Rock, Ark. FORCING LILACS. ALGUST ROLKER & SONS, HpsI Carman Pot-Crown in white and blue sorts; aleo the field-grown Paris do Marly, imported to order, for fall delivery. Let us appraise your wants. 31 Barclay SL, NEW YORK, P. 0. Box. 752. /po5. The American Florist. 251 Fralt Trees* Small Frnlt«,OFnanieiital Trees, Evergreens and Nhmbs, ^hadeTreen, Hardy Boses, Hardy Plants. Climbers, et«. The most complete collections In this country. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louis. 102 prizes New York Plate Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt. Hope Nnnerles, Rochester, N. T. Drawer iou V Established 65 Tears. Silver Ribbon Grass The new hardy perennial. The finest ornamental grass to be had— perfectly hardy can be used indoors and out, grows rapidly and does not turn green or run to seed. Strong field-grown roots, 16c each by mail, postpaid. $1.26 per dozen; $8.00 per 100 by ex- press, charges not prepaid. Can fill orders at any time. Terms cash with orders. James Vick's Sons, ROCHESTER, N. Y. W. van Kleef & Sons, Wholesale Growers of all kinds NURSERY STOCK. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND, Catalogue free on demand. No Agents. Please inspect our nurseries when in Europe. No accents. Beautiful Grounds. An illufatrated Manual containing suggestions on Lawn Making, Planting and care of Shrubs and Trees, with names and descriptions of varie- ties hardy and or merit. Also information regard- ing Landscape Plans, Topographical Surveys, etc. A book you will often refer to. Send for it to-day. Free on application. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave.. Chicago. Jacs Smits, (BRANCH AT B08K00P.) Wholesale Growers of oVnllV'^^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. NAARDCN-BUSSUM. near Amttordam, te oor ft. R. Dt^tt. I trt NAARDEN, *-'"' (Holland.) Muuson Nurseries. New catalogue now ready. "Can't buy trees right without it.' Get it of T. V. MUNSON a SON, DsnMon, Tax. Tha MUNSON GREENHOUSES. Cut flowers and Bedding Plants for retail trade. WILL B. MUNSON, Denison, Tex. CALIFORNIA PRIVET CHEAP 100,000 well grown plants, 3 to 4 feet, selected, M.OO per 100; JJ5.00 per 1000. 2H to 8H feet, 7 or more branches, $2.50 piT 100: $17.60 per 1000; 20 to 30 in., 6 or more branches, S2.00 per 100; J13 00 per 1000. 18 to 24 in., light, 2 years, 3 or more branches, J1.50 per 100, $7 00 per 1000 All of the above boxed, f. o. b. here. For car or large lots write before placing your orders. CHAS. BLACK, Hli;ht8towD, N. J. 400,000 ROSES. We have a very fine lot of roses in 2-inch pots. Also small Shrubs and Herbaceous Plants. Send for lists. The Elizabeth Nursery Co. ELIZABETH, N. J. I B. & A. SPECIALTIES."! FORGING PLANTS. 100 $65.C0 45.00 12.00 15 00 33.00 4000 45.00 5.00 Lilac, Chas. X. Marie Le Graye, Doz. extra size for 8-9 in. pots $9 00 Plants for 7-8 in. pots 6 00 Deutzla Gracilis, pot-grown 1.50 " Lemoinei 2.00 Azalea MolJis 4.50 " Standard (Bne) 9.0O Viburnum Opulis 5.00 " Plicatum 600 Lilac, In Standard form 12.00 These are very fine and useful for decorating. Staphyllea Colchica 5.00 Dielytra Spectabilis Rhododendrons, in variety, well budded 16.00, I9.C0 and $12.00 per doz. H. P. ROSES IN ALL VARIETIES. Such as Gen. Jacqueminot, Magna Charta, Mrs. Jdo. Laing, Baroness RotbschiJd, ' Ulrioh Brunner, Peonia. and many others, $10.10 per 100; $90.00 per 1000 Maman Coohet, white and nink, XX strong, $10 OO per 100: $99.00 per 1000. Kalaerin Aug. Victoria, white. ...$12.00 per 100 Gruas an Teplitz, scarlet 12 00 " Hermosa, monthly rose 12.00 " Agrippina 12 00 Mme. Franclaca Kruger, copper yellow 12.00 ■' Dwarf Crimson or Baby Rambler, one year, fleld-grown 3.F0 per 12 Standard Roses, . . W.50 per doz. ; 35.00 per 100 Crimson Rambler, 21,4-3 in 10.00 3 -4in 15.C0 4 -6 in 20.00 Baltimore Belle and Prairie Queen, extra tiDe 10.00 " JAPANESE MAPLES. Purpureum, dissectum, aureum and atropurpureum. These are our grown stock, not freshly imported from Japan; they are well rooted and if potted now will make fine strong plants for Spring f .ales. Per doz Per lOO I Per doz. 12-15 .$6.00 $45.00 18 24 $ 9.00 16-18 7.50 6a00|24-30 12.00 MISCELLANEOUS. Lily of the Valley, Berlin and Hamburg Pips, $1000 per 1000; $22.50 per case, containing 2500. Per 100 Begonia, tuberous rooted, Ist size $2.50 " " " dbl., Ist size... 4.00 Caladiums, 6-8 |.60 8-10 : 3.00 10-12 500 " fancy leaved, best named kinds.. 8.00 Gloxinia, separate or mixed 3.50 Dahlias, all varieties, dormant roots 5 00 Lllium Auratum, 8-9 5 00 9-11 750 " SpeoioBum rubrum, 8-9 5.00 9-11 7.50 " " album, 8-9 7.50 9-11 12.00 " Melpomene, 8-9 6 00 9-11.. 800 Tuberoses, The Pearl,lst size, 4-6 $7.F0 per 1000 •' " 2d size, 4-6, 4.00 GANNAS. Extra fine roots, northern grown, far better than southern. Florence Vaughan, Paul Marquandt, Charles Henderson, Alphonse Bou- vier. Robusta Mme. Crozy and Italia $2 00perl00 Egandale, Beaute Poltevine, Leo Vaughan, Queen Charlotte. Kate Gray, Crimson Bedder, David Harum, Pres. Carnot. Pres. MoKinley, West Grove and other varieties $3 00 per ICO Black Prince, $8 00 per 100. Mixed, tall or dwarfed varieties, 81.50 per inil; $12.00 per 1000. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J. Please tnention the A jnerican Florist when-writing. HAeDYSIIRl)6S,BAMBLER$ EASTER FORCING ORDER NOW k and HYBRID ROSES =FOR Each Doz. 100 DEUTZIA GRACILIS, pot- grown for 7-inch pots $ .15 $ 1.50 112 00 DEUTZIA LEMOINEI, pot- grown for 7-inch pots — AZALEA MOLLIS, mixed kinds, 20 buds RHODODENDRONS, for forcing, bushy plants, 8 to 12 buds 1.00 1100 For forcing, large plants. .40 3 60 25 00 40 400 30.00 15 to 25 buds 2 00 20.00 100 HYDRANGEAS, Otaksa, Red Branched, Thos. Hogg Dormant, 2-yr. old, pot-grown, for forcing. 5 00 CRIMSON RAMBLERS, strong, 3-year old 2.00 Strong, 3-year old 250 DOROTHY PERKINS, strong, 2- year old 2.60 20.00 35.00 15.00 18.00 Doz. GRUSS an TEPLITZ, strong, 2- year old 2.OO MAMAN COCHET, strong, 2-year old 200 HERMOSA, strong, 2-year old.... 2.25 CLOTHILDE SOUPERT, strong field plants 1.50 AMERICAN BEAUTY 2.00 KAISERIN AUG. VICTORIA... 2 .'iO PAUL NEYRON 2.5O LA FRANCE 2.00 Anna de Diesbach, Perle des Blanches, Capt. Christy, Fisher Holmes. General Jacqueminot. John Hopper, Mad. Gabriel Luizet, Mad. Caroline Testout, Magna Charta, Marshall P. Wilder, Mrs. John Laing, Ullrich Brunner, Etc., all at l..^0 100 15.00 1.5.00 16 00 10.00 15 00 20 00 20.00 15.00 n.oo VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, III. Please mention the A merican Florut whrn writme RHODODENDRON MAXIMUM And other Hrjud-Leaved EVERGREENS by the car load or in smaller qaantities. Ornamental TREES, SHRUBS and ROSES In great variety. HERBA- CEOUS PERENNIALS by the Ihouaand. See our Special Herbaceous Catalogue and Wholesale Trade List. Send for them now. BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington. Mass, 252 The American Florist. Mar. 4y /T Our Pastimes | Announcements of coming contests or otber 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, 429 Sixth Ave., New York; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- « phia; or to the American Florist C!o., Chicago^ " 'Hit's a lot easier to cry down another fellow's work and tell him just how he ort to have did it than 'tis to 'tend to your own an' do it half- way well." At Chicago. The Florists' Club bowlers have set- tled down to hard work. At the Ben- singer alleys Tuesday evening the fol- lowing scores were made, Bergman tak- ing high score in the third game with 206 pins: Player. 1st 2d 3d C. Balluff 133 182 159 E. F. Winterson 132 143 121 P. J. Hauswirth 187 176 ... Bergman 173 126 206 J. P. Degnan 161 160 115 Venson 128 134 161 Pasternick 139 139 114 launder 123 164 135 V. Kreitling 150 147 ... Cochran 123 107 ... At Denver. The Florists' league is again busy and the boys are turning out in good numbers. The following scores were recorded at the last session: TEAM NO. 2. Player. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. Gillis 107 82 110 Bush 139 148 153 Kennedy 126 148 121 Scott ." 156 119 178 Totals 528 497 562 TEAM NO. 4. Player. 1st. C. Benson 122 C. MaufE 164 Cooper 127 Glauber 127 Totals 530 TEAM NO. 1. Player. 1st. Brinkert ....: 190 Reynolds 109 Valentine 129 N. A. Benson 169 Totals 597 TEAM NO. 3. Player. 1st. Zimmer 140 Kurth 147 Berry 147 Mahon 194 Totals 628 2nd. 3rd. 159 ISl 156 169 142 143 158 143 615 636 2nd. 3rd. 124 166 138 130 132 147 191 163 585 696 2nd. 3rd. 147 138 140 132 146 158 175 157 608 585 St. Loiiis. growers' club. A meeting of those interested in the organization of the Growers' Club was held February 9, at 911 N. Vandeventer avenue. There were present about twenty-five, all growers of St. Louis and vicinity. Constitution and by-laws were adopted and the organization named the Plant and Cutflower Growers' Association of St. Louis. A. S. Hal- stead, of Belleville, was elected presi- dent; James W. Dunford, Jr., of Clay- ton, Mo., vice-president; E. G. Eggeling, Jr., of St. Louis, treasurer; E. H. Michel, secretary. It was definitely stated that for the present, the objects of the association shall be limited to mutual improvement, through the discussion of practical business subjects and exchange of expe- riences. Mr. Dunford led a discussion on the expense of operating greenhouses. It was participated in by Mr. Halstead who spoke of the fuel proposition; F. W. Ude, Jr., on the "Purchasing of Novelties;" Mr. Winter, on "Water Supply;" J. Koenig on "Flower Pots" and E. H. Michel on "Help." It was stated that some criticism had been offered, based on the presumption that this association was organized for the purpose of antagonizing the St. Louis Florists' Club. Some indignation was expressed at the thought that the object of the club should be miscon- strued and the members are pledged to refute this statement whenever it is made. An interested and welcome visitor was James Hartshome of the Chicago Car- nation Company, who also entered into the discussion of fuel proposition. The next meeting of the association will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, March 15. V. florists' club. The annual rose meeting of the Flo- rists' Club takes place March 9. The club has offered $50 in prizes. The exhibits will be judged according to the American Rose Society scale of points. Growers of new varieties are solicited to show their stock and growers of flowers or novelties, plants included, are also invited to participate. New Haven, Conn. — The New Haven Horticultural Society held its regular meeting February 21. Frank Kimberly read a paper on carnations. East Orange, N. J. — George Purdue has made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors. His place was located on Main street, nearly opposite the city hall, and on this site his father, Bichard Purdue, now retired, started the busi- ness in 1861. Joel W. Hatt haa been named as assignee. The liabilities will amount to about $14,000, with assets of about $7,000. Seasonable Seeds for Florists' Use. VSUGHSN'S ASTERS. "THE CARLSON." The Early Late Variety. White, Rose Pink, Lavender, Marquis-Pink, Violet-Blue, Daybreak Pink and Mixed. Each, trade pkt., 20o; any S for 50o; or per H oz., lOy, oz. $1.00. Brancbinii or Semple. Best Late Variety. White Rose Pink Lavender Red Purple Light blue Daybreak pink ^ Trade Pkt., lOo. M oz., 20o. Oz., 60c. Lb., S6.60. J Mixed lb. 86.00 Vauiihan's Uprliiht White Braachln^. Oz. .60 .65 .65 Trade Pkt. H oz. .10 .SO .10 .20 Vau^han's Upright Pink Branching 10 .20 NEW EVER-BLOOMING ASTER "IDEAL." Best Early Variety. This new Aster produces, perhaps, more salable cut flowers to a plant than any other kind. The plants grow from 16 to 18 inches high and are in bloom from the beginning of August to the end of September almost unin- terruptedly. In shape the flowers resemble the Victoria type, except that the petals are looser so as to cive the flowers a very graceful appearance White, light blue, dark blue.crinisoti; each, trade pkt., 15c; Hoz. , 30c; oz., $1.00 THE NEW CACTUS ASTER PATRICK HENRY. This is one of the best white Asters to cut. The plants grow about 16 inches high', the flowers are pure white, measure about 4^ inches across and are double to the center. The petals are twisted or rather rolled like those of a Cactus Dahlia, hence Its name. The plants bloom early, about with the Giant Comet Asters. Pkt., 25o; % oz., 81.00. COBAEA SCANDEISS, Trade pkt., 10c; Oz., 40c; lb.. J4.0O ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. INortbern Greenhouse-Grown Seed. Per 100 seeds, 60c; 250 seeds, tl. 15; 1000 seeds, $4.10. Price for larger lots on application. Southern Outdoor-Grown Seed. Per 1000 seeds, $3.00; 5000 seeds, tl2.50. ASPARAGUS PIUMOSUS ROBUSTUS. NEW. 100 seeds, $1.00; 1000 seeds $9.00 DECUMBENS. Fine for Cut. 100 seeds, 50c; 1000 seeds, $4.00. COMORENSIS. Like a Plumosus, but grows taller and quicker and is darker iu color; splendid for cut. 100 seeds, $1.00; 1000 seeds, $7.50. TENUISSIMUS. 100 seeds, $1.25; 250 seeds, $3.65. SWEET PEAS. Oz. Best White— Dorothy Eokford 10 Best Lavender— Lady Qrisel Hamilton 05 Best Red— King Edward VII 10 Best Pink— Lively 05 Best Bright Blue— Mrs. Geo. Higginson, Jr 35 Best Bright Blue I Flora Norton 30 Best Pink and White— Florence Fraser 15 RADISH. Scarlet Globe, Vaughan's Select stock. Oz., 10c lb.,70o. LETTUCE. Black Seeded Simpson, Vaughan's Select stock. Oz., lOo; H lb, 25c; lb., 80c. Grand Rapids Forcing. Oz., lOo; H lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. EGG PLANT. N. Y. Improved. Pkt., 5c; H oz, l.'So; oz., asc. TOMATO. Pkt. 'A oz. Earliana 10 .25 Early Michigan 10 .15 Cream City 10 .15 Dwarf Champion ,10 .15 NewStonc 10 .15 CELERY. WhitePlume 10 .15 Snow White 10 .15 CABBAGE. Early All Head. Oz., 20c; M lb., 60c. i Lb. Lh. .25 .75 .15 .40 .25 .75 .10 .30 .95 3.F.0 .80 3.00 .45 1.75 ; Mib. 25c; Oz. .40 .25 .35 .30 ,25 .25 .25 10 PER CENT SPECIAL CASH DISCOUNT. On orders over $2.00 for Flower Seeds if the cash is enclosed, does not apply to Asparagus Seed. Cash discount on this two per cent. This discount VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK, 14 Barclay Street. 84-86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. 1905- Th E American Florist. 253 Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1000 PINK. Per 100 Per 1000 Chicago White $10.00 $120.00 BostonMarket 2.60 20.00 TheBelle 5.00 45.00 PIoraHill l.CO 9.00 QueenLouise 1.00 9.00 Peru 100 9.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Chatenay $2 50 $20.00 Uncle John 2.50 2000 SCARLET. Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond Gem $10.00 $75.00 Crusader 5.00 45.00 Adonis 2.50 20.00, PINK. Per 100 Per 1000 Phyllis $10.00 $120.00 Indianapolis 5.00 45.00 OUTTIHOS. Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid $1.50 $12.50 Ivory $1.50 $12.50 Bride 1.50 12.50 Perle 1.50 12.50 Nelson $ 1.50 Enchantress 3 00 Lawson 3 00 Morning Qlory 1.50 Joost 1.00 Higinbotham 1.00 Guardian Angel 1.00 $11.50 25.00 15.00 12.50 9.00 9.00 9 00 I^OSE>® ROSES. Richmond 130.00 Rosalind Orr English 25.C0 Chatenay 4.00 Sunrise 4.00 Perle von Godesberg 5.00 Per 100 PerlOOO $250.00 200.00 30.00 30.00 40.00 2^ -inch pot plants. Per 100 Bridesmaid $ 3.00 Bride 3.00 Per 100 Liberty $ 5.00 La Detroit 6.00 Uncle John 4.00 Eaiserin 4.00 All plants and rooted cutlings told under th9 express condition that il not •atisfaclory they are to be returned immediately when money will be refunded Per 10 $15.()0 50.00 35.00 30.00 Ivory 3.00 Perle 3.00 Per 1000 $ 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. THE BEST WHITE CARNATION IS Lieut. Peary (WiRD) CERTIFICATED 90 POINTS. PEDIGREE— White seedlings for several generations. COLOR— Snow white. FRAGRANCE— Very strong oiove, decidedly fresh, and pleasing. SIZE— Large, averaging 3 inches in diameter on strong stiff stems, 18 to 20 inches in length. FLOWER— Full, broad petaled and high center and of a tine symmetrical form. CALYX— Long, strong and does not burst Fine Iceeper and e.tcpllent shipper. HABIT— Strong and erect. CRASS— Medium width. CONSTITUTION— very vigorous and free from disease. Cuttings root rapidly and will be sent out in the most perfect condition. Commences blooming October 15th and flowers continuously throughout the Winter, affording an abundant crop. A flrst-class commercial variety in every respect. Now boolcing orders. PrIoa, S12.O0 par 100; $100.00 per 1000. COTTAGE GARDENS CO., Queens, N. Y. Incorporsted. ALSO THE FOLLOWING NOW READY: 3,000 ETHEL WARD | jwao ner 100 2,000 THE PRESIDENT \ JiKoO nnr ICOO 2,000 WHITE LAWSON I $60.00 per ICOO. 5.000 ENCHANTRESS t $4.00 per 100; 2,000 CHRISTMAS EVE f $30.00 per 1000. 2,000 GOLDEN EAGLE, $5.00 per 100. $10 per 1000. 1,000 HARRY PENN I $300 per 100; 5,000 LAWSON (■ $25.00 per 1000. 2,000 PROSPERITY, «2.C0 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. 3,000 MACKINAC 2.000 THE BELLE 2.000 LADY BOUNTIFUL p 3,000 JUDGE HINSDALE I $6.00 per lOO. 2000 MRS. PATTEN i $50.00 per 1000. 8,000 NELSON FISHER I 2,000 OCTOROON I 2,000 FLAMINGO J 60 of a kind at 100 rate; 250 of a kind at 1000 rate. NEW CARNATION William Penn A very pleasing salable shade of pink. I have grown it for five years and it gave me more good salable flowers than any other variety up-to-date. Should be planted by every grower of cut tlowers if he wants a continuous cut of flowers the whole season. Every shoot a flower. I will mail 25 well-rooted cuttings free of charge for S2 50; $10 per 100; $75 per lOOO. 250 for $18.75. 10,000 cuttings now ready. All orders filled promptly. FRANK L. KOHR, Lancaster, Pa. R. F. D. No. 3 My Maryland Was the Sensation of t)ie Chicago Exhibition. Easily Out Ranks any Other White. Awarded flrst-class CertiUcate of Merit by the American Carnation Society. Lawson Bronze Medal for 100 blooms and S. A. F. Bronze Medal for 50 blooms. We predict that this variety will easily displace any other white. ^ We are booking orders now for delivery January 1906. Price, $2.60 per dozen; $12.00 per 100; $100,00 per 1000. Write us for other new and standard varieties. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland. Md. THE NEW ROSE Wellesley mS a Welcome Addition to the List of PORCING ROSES. Color bright pink, with reverse petals clear silvery pink, thus producing a combination that is exceed- ingly effective either in daylight or in artificial light. Growth is very free and exceptionally vigorous and will prove satisfactory every month in the year. Delivery strictly in rotation, beginning April 1. Own Real. S 25 par lOO S 55 par 250 SI 00 per SCO S2O0 par 1000 -PRICES:- Gralled. S 30 par 100 S 70 per 250 SI 30 par 600 S260 per 100O WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, iva^^iok:, IMA.®®. JOHN N. MAY, Summit, N. J. Pleaie mention the A merican Florist when writing. 254 The American Florist. Mar. 4, Washington. BUSINESS IS GOOD. The business of the past -week was good, dinners and other social events calling for a large amount of fine stock. There is an increase in both the quality and quantity of cut flowers received from both local growers and outside markets. American Beauty and Brides- maid roses, which have been rather scarce for some time, are coming in more freely. The excellent weather of the past few days has been a boon to local growers and retailers, giving a fresh impetus to all lines of the busi- ness. The atmosphere of anticipation which pervades the entire city in view of the approaching inaugural festivities, also permeates the florists' stores, and ;i fine trade seems to be an assured fact. In one of the leading stores the only doubt expressed was in their ability to secure enough stock to meet all demands, but if the present fine weather continues there seems to be no cause for alarm on that score. Bulb stock is coming in very freely, and of fine qual- ity; the jonquils seem at their best and those who like that sort of thing should find delight for their eyes. Hya- cinths are quite plentiful and are being effectively displayed in pans. Freesias are being freely used as cut stock, but do not seem to be a success in pans. A great quantity of cut lilac is being used by the decorators; in fact the old days of "palms, ferns and foliage plants," for decorations, are passing away. Your strictly up-to-date deco- ration must be composed of cut flowers or flowering plants of the finest quality, with just enough green for effect. NOTES. The violet houses at Kenilworth, D. C, variously named as the Tuxedo violet houses and Hess & Company, were partially destroyed by fire on the night of February 22. The damage extended to two violet houses and the boiler room. To illustrate the proverb that misfortunes never come singly, on the same night the residence of Edward A. Mosley, the manager, who is also the secretary of the Interstate Com- merce Commission, was burglarized and two overcoats stolen. Mr. Mosley has the sympathy of the craft hereabouts. J. H. Small & Sons are pushing the work on the ball decorations in the Pen- sion building. On February 25, Gen. "Wilson, chairman of the inaugural com- mittee, visited the hall and expressed satisfaction with the progress already made. These are busy days at Small's. In addition to this great work they have a rushing store trade, consequently the boy who stops to play is liable to see clouds and rain. A. Gude & Bro. have been very busy with dinner and other decorations. As secretary of the Business Men's Asso- ciation, inauguration week will make all kinds of business for W. F. Gude. J. Louis Loose is showing fine Brides- maid roses and a fine display of jonquils and hyacinths, grown at his Alexandria greenhouses. Henry Phister has the sympathy of his many acquaintances on account of the illness of his estimable wife. Z. D. Blackistone has been very busy with decorations and has more in sight for the present week. Maybury & Hoover are doing a good business and handling a large quantity of fine stock. S. E. C Vi ffl n f I AflC l^^^^^ted Cuttings vdl lid llUlld Ready Now 9 ^ Undoubtedly the best all-around White Carnation to date. All should grow it. J6 00 per 100; $50 per 1000. Rudd's New Lipht Pink Carnation; fine shipper and good keeper. $13.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. Lady Bountiful. Phyllis. Phfr»Jldn Whitp Rudd's New White. Very productive. Sells well in VIMVU|gU TT lUiK. Chicago market where it is well known and liked. $13.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. Dj«|%AMf f*ynAA Grand Scarlet. Orders booked now for delivery January, IVUUCn V/rai|g. jgoe. $13.00 per lOO; $100 per 1000. Tw/filf A f 9ii«rcrkTI White Sport from Jlrs. Lawson, and all who grow Mrs. WIUIC l^aWAUtl. Lawson well should grow this for white. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per lOOO. Per 100 1000 Albatross, white $5.00 $10.00 America, red 175 1500 Boston Market, white 3.00 20.00 Cardinal, new scarlet 12.00 100.00 Crisis, new scarlet.. 13 00 100.00 Crusader, red 5.00 40 00 Dahelm, crimson 6.00 50.00 Dorothy Whitney, yellow 5.00 40.00 Eclipse, Uorner s pink 1200 100 00 Enchantress, light pink 4.00 30.00 Estelle, scarlet 3.00 26.00 Fiancee, new (Mar. 1) 1200 100.00 FlamlniEo, scarlet 6 00 5000 Flora Hill, white 1.75 15.00 Genevieve Lord, light pink. ... 1.75 15 00 G. H. Crane, scarlet 2.50 20 00 Gov. Wolcott, white 3 50 20.00 Per 100 Harlowarden, crimson $3 50 Indianapolis, pink 5 00 Mornind Glory, light pink 2.00 Mrs. Lawson. pink 3.00 Mrs. Joost. pink 1.75 Mrs. Patten, variegated 6 00 INelson Fisher, deep pink 600 Prosperity, fancy 300 Oueen Louise, white 1.75 Red Lawson. new red. . . 10.00 Richmond Gem, new scarlet. . . 10 00 The Belle, white 6.00 The Marquis, pink 1.75 Vesper, white 5.00 Varieiiated Lawson, variegated 13 00 WhiteCloud, white 1.75 White Swan, new white 10.00 lOOO $30 00 40 00 18.00 25 00 15 00 50 00 50.00 25.00 15 00 75.00 75.00 50.00 15 00 40 00 100 00 15 00 80.00 VAIGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. Greenhouses, Western Springs, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. $10 per 100 $40 per 500 $75 per tOOO Red Lawson will Bloom 3 x— 1 against any other RED «J LU 1 Carnation on the market $t0 per 100 $40 per 500 $75 per 1000 80OO BLOOMS Cut and sold Xmas Week at $1.50 per doz. y/ml^ RED ^^ LAWSON 8000 BLOOMS Cut and Sold Xmas Week at $1.50 per doz. $J0 per 100 $40 per 500 $75 per 1000 50,000 Cuttings Sold and not a word of complaint FINE, STRONG, HEALTHY CUTTINGS $10 per 100 $40 per 500 $75 per JOOO W. J. PALMER & SON, Lancaster, N. Y. CARNATIONS. All the best varieties of this year's introduction. Also a full list of standard varieties including the famous white THE BRIDE. JOHN N. MAY, Summit, N. J. Successful Growers are Wanted To know that they can dispose of all their surplus stock by Advertising in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW, jgos. The American Florist. 255 CARNATION CUTTINfiS. Our Cuttings are Well-Rooted and Taken From Selected Stock CLEAN and HEALTHY. PRICE LIST. Per 100 1000 Lawson $«.50 $12.50 Guardian Angel 1.00 9.0O Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Morning Glory. 1-50 12.50 Mrs. Higinbolham 1.25 10.00 Estelle 2.50 20.00 Chicago 2.00 15.OO Adonis , 2.50 20.00 Flora Hill i-OO 9-00 While Cloud 1.25 10.00 Her Majesty ISO 12.50 Harlowarden 2.00 15.OO Orders Filled Promptly. WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Red Sport (OF MACEO.) RED SPORT has proved the greatest money maker we ever grew, producing more good bloom to the square foot of bench room than any other variety on the place. During the glut the first half of January, we could get but four cents tor fancy Lawsons, but sold every RED SPORT bloom we had for Ave cents each. Every grower who was herp in December was carried away with RED SPORT'S possibilities as a future supply o( a 'holly berry" red for Christmas. There is no pick in the blooms; they are all a uniform size and color. There are 40 or 60 thousand buds now showing in the various stages of development, and there is not a split or off color bloom In the lot, and every plant is the picture of health. We will plant 20 OCO RED SPORT for next season's blooming, the cut from which Is already sold to two of Washington's leading retailers. RED SPORT" is an easy doer and every grower can successfully grow it. Price for February JO, delivery: 12 for $1.50; 25 for S2.B0; 60 for S4.00, post paid; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. niinnn I niiien the most profitable standard yUcGn LOUISc white, $1.25 per 100, post- paid; $10.00 per 1000. We guarantee all cuttings to be well rooted and to arrive In good condition. : ; : ; : A. B. DAVIS & SON, CARNATION SPECIALISTS. Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS, Send for price list of all the newr and standard sorts. Wm. SwaynGj Kennett square, PhUa. 500,000 VERBENAS nmm% The Largest and Fineit Stock in the Country. PERFECTLY HEALTHY NO RUST. Prize Rooted Cuttings ,;i^ P".'„™' .„?^ P" 5S^ Plants, 2>4-inoh pots »2-50 per lOU; $30.00 per lOOO 300,000 CARNATIONS CRISIS, Niw Commirolil Soirltl Per 100 Mrs. Patten $6 00 Judge Hinsdale 4 00 Lady Bountiful 5.00 100 1000 Wm. Scott $1.25 $10.10 Floriana 1.25 10 00 Lorna 1.25 10.00 Eldorado 1.25 lOCO Mrs. Joost 1.25 10 00 EnohanlresB 3 00 2510 Root< and I . $12 00 Per 100 Flamingo $8.00 Dorothy Whitney 3.i 0 Golden Beauty 3 00 100 1000 Mrs. Lawson $2.00 $15 00 Adonis 2 60 20 00 Harry Fenn 2 00 15 00 Gov. Roosevelt.... 1.60 12.00 Mrs. P. Palmer. .. . 1.25 10 00 The Queen 2.60 20 00 id Cuttings Clean Healthy. :::::: per 100; $100.00 per lOOO. Per 100 Buttercup $300 Prosperity 2.00 Mrs. J. H. Manley 2.60 100 1000 Mrs. E. A. Nelson$1.50 $12.00 White Cloud 150 12.00 Flora Hill 1.25 10.00 Portia 1.25 10.00 Queen Louise 1.25 10 00 Dorothy 1.25 10 00 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing— Finest Grown. ^"Orders booked for delivery In April, May and June. LIBERTY, rose pnts. $'2 00 per 100: 3M-lnch pots, per 100 IH.OO BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, QOlDEN DATES, KAISERINS, rose pots, per 100 .... 10.00 3H-inch pots per 100 iB.OO SEND FOR PRICE LIST. [ J.L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. J Rooted CARNATION CITTINQS ...k:0^%2V l«E>A.I>^ir, WHITE, Per 100 ICOO Queen Louise $1.C0 $10 00 FloraHill 100 10.00 Alba 1.40 12.50 Gov. Woloott 100 lOOO Norway 100 10.00 LlUianPond 1-40 12.50 Chicot 1.20 10.00 Mrs. Thos. Lawson 1.40 12.50 Enchantress 3 50 30.00 Mrs.Joost 100 10.00 Success 100 10.00 Mermaid 100 10.00 Cressbrook 100 10.00 Pres. McKinley 1-40 12.50 Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt 1-40 12.50 SCARLET. „ ,„^ G. H.Crane 100 10.00 SCARLET. ^^','22 America l-OO Potter Palmer 100 Estelle 1*0 J H. Manley 150 Apollo 1-BO CRIMSON. Harlowarden 1-40 Gov. Roosevelt 1-20 YELLOW. Golden Beauty 1-40 Eldorado LOO VARIEGATED. Prosperity L40 Marshall Field 140 Stella 1-40 Armazindy 1-00 Viola Allen 1-20 Gaiety 1-20 1000 10.00 laoo 12.50 15.00 15.00 12.S0 10.00 I2.S0 10.00 12.50 12.50 12.50 10 00 11.00 11.00 Special prices on large lots. Dnrooted pips at half price of above. 25 at 100; 250 at 1000 rates. Express prepaid at above prices. Cash or C. O. D. with privilege of examining. LOOM IS FLORAL COMPANY, Loomis, Cal. Please mention the American Florist when writing- VICTORY To Oe Disseminated I906. S12.00 par 100; S100.00 per 1000; 2SO at 1000 rale. n -PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR ROOTED CUTTINGS, PerUO WHITE LAWSON $8.f0 NELSON FISHER 6.00 MRS. PATTEN O.rO ENCHANTRESS 4.00 PROSPERITY 2 50 THE BELLE 600 LADY BOUNTIPOL 6.00 Per 100 HARRY FENN $200 GOETHE, light pink 3.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 160 MANLEY 300 MACEO I-SO CERVERA, variegated 160 LAWSON 1-60 -5 per cent discount lor oaah with order,- :: ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, . >lf.«. New York City. | ♦♦••••••♦••♦••••♦•♦••♦••••••*••♦•••••♦•♦••••♦♦♦•♦♦♦•♦♦ 256 The American Florist. Mar. 4, Syracuse, N. Y. Evidences of an early spring are here and the florists are preparing for their spring work. The weather for the past week has been warm and sunny and trade has picked up wonderfully. Car- nation cuttings are ready for sale and P. K. Quinlan & Company and L. E. Marquisee have large numbers for sale. Wheadon & Hencle had the largest tea decoration of the season last week and distinguished themselves by depart- ing from the ordinary. Instead of by the usual ribbons the dining room was shut off by a floral gate which was opened and shut by a girl who held the ribbons which were attached to it. This gate was made to look like the ordi- nary picket gate and the body was of smilax. Enchantress carnations were studded through it with very pretty effect. Another innovation was the screening of the musicians by smilax in whip lash form instead of by the usual palm decoration. The smilax was also studded with carnations. The table dec- orations were striking, the candelabra apparently rising ont of a bed of tulips. P. E. Quinlan & Company are getting ready to build two more greenhouses at the Valley range, one for American Beauty roses, 140 x 30 feet and the other for plants, 140x12 feet. It is probable that by another year the West Genesee street range will be given up and the entire growing department will be installed at the Valley. The first hybrid roses in jars of the season have been received by Wheadon & Hencle. They report a large funeral trade and say that business in general is brightening up. A. J. B. Wichita, Kajn-. — Chas. P. Mueller will add three new houses to his range in the spring. Carnations are principally grown but he will go into roses more heavily next season. ROOTED CITTINGS. Fine, Clean, Healthy Stock. Sattsfactlon Guaranteed. ROSXiSi Per 100 Per 1000 AMERICAN BEAUTY «3.00 $26.00 LIBERTY 3.00 25.20 BRIDESMAID 1.50 12.50 BRIDE 1.50 12.50 GOLDEN GATE 1.50 12.50 IVORY 1.50 12.60 CARNATIONS. RED Per 100 Per 1000 CRUSADER 85.00 S45.00 FLAMINGO 5.50 45.00 ESTELLE 2.50 20.00 PINK MBS NELSON....: 1.60 12.50 MRS. LAWSON 1.50 12.50 GUARDIAN ANGEL I.OO 9.00 MRS. JOOST 1.26 10.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 1.26 10.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 LIGHT PINK HIGINBOTHAM 1.00 9.00 WHITE BOSTON MARKET : 2.60 20.00 PERU... 1.00 9.00 WHITE CLOUD 1.25 10.00 QUEENLOUISE I.OO 9.00 FLORA HILL 1.00 9.00 VARIEGATED M. A. PATTEN 5.60 45.00 CEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ''"'•Je ineniwn llie American Floihl when ivriling. S Large Stock of Well Roofed CARNATION CUHINGS Selected from Clean, Healthy stock just the kind you are looking for and at ROCK BOTTOivi PRICES as a leader we offer : : : : BOSTON MARKET, $1.50 per 100; $15.00 per lOOO. Per 100 Per lOOO Stella $2.00 $15.00 Mrs. Lawson 1.2S 10.00 Harry Fenn 2.00 ISOO Roosevelt I.SO 12.00 Estelle 2.50 20.00 Mrs. Ine Mrs. Nelson i.SO Triumph i.SO Guardian Angel i.OO All stock sold with the understanding that if not as represented same is to be returned immediately when money will be cheerfully refunded. Per 100 Per 1000 .....$1.50 $12.00 12.00 12.00 9.00 J. A. BUDLONG. 37 Randolph St., GHICAGO. Receiver's Sale. CARNATIONS. Clean, healthy Rooted Cuttings. RED. RED. PINK. Queen Louise Manley Earle Mrs. Lawson B'lora Hill Mrs. Potter Palmer America Mrs. Nelson VARIEGATED Mrs. Ine PINK. Guardian Angel Prosperity Flamingo Enchantress WHITE. Armazindy Harlowardeu Mrs. Higinbotham White Cloud Her Majesty ROSES. American Beauty, Bridesmaid, Ivory, Liberty, Bride, Golden Gate. Shipped promptly from Greenhouses of MICHAEL WINANDY. Write for prices and terms. EDWIN C. DAY, Receiver, 51 wabash Ave., Chicago. CRISIS This NEW CARNATION has been thoroughly tried the last two years and is the best SCarlet Corndtlon we have ever seen. It is a money maker. Send for descriptive circular. Price, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg. Pa. CARNATION CUTTINGS WELL ROOTED, FROM SELECTED STOCK. Per 100 Per 1000 NELSON FISHER $7.00 $60.00 MRS. M. A. PATTEN 6.00 60.00 FLAMINGO 6.00 60.00 CRUSADER 6.00 60.00 D. ■WHITNEY 6.00 46.00 ENCHANTRESS 4 00 80.00 H. FENN 3.00 26.00 MANLEY 3.00 26.00 FAIR MAID 2.60 20.00 QUEEN 3.00 26.00 BACKER & CO., BiUerica, Mass. Please mention the American Florist luhe ■riting. Nice Clean Stock ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. CHEAP. EnobantroBS, Nelson Fisher, M. A. Patten, Gov. Wolcott, Boston Market, White Cloud and Mme. F. .Too3t. Also unrooted of last two varieties. Prices upon application. C. e. VELIE & SON, Marlborough, N. Y. Valley View Greenhouses. Please mrntion the American Fmnsi Ti/ien writing. It Is good business policy •ft ^ ^ to mention the *^ t^ *^ American Florist when writing to an advertiser* ^ Have You Placed Your Order For I FRED. BlRKi| y The Commercial White? ^ I A If not do so. All orders booked A now are for March delivery C^ JOHN MURCHIE, Sharon, Pa. ^^S.S.SKIDELSKY, Philadelphia. Please mention the American Florist when writing, BOOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. NOW READY White Lawson M. A. Patten Flamingo Nelson Fisher Lady Bountiful Albatross The above at $6 per 100; $40 per 1000. The following at $3 per 100; $26 per 1000: Enchantress The Queen Boston Market Fair Maid IMPERIAL GREENHOUSES, "J.'^f ' Please mention the American Florist when ivriting. igo5. The American Florist. 257 60,000 Grafted RosePlants We are now grafting on English Manetti the above amount of all selected flowering wood. NO BLIND wood used at all. We offer for sale, delivery about April 1st in 21/2- inch pots, thoroughly hardened off and ready to shift into 3Vi-inch, the following: Per 100 BRIDE $10.00 BRIDESMAID 10.00 LA DETROIT 12.00 GEN. MacARTHUR 12.00 LIBERTY 12.00 ROOTED CUTTINGS. Guaranteed all side shoots. No tops. READY NOW. Per 100 BRIDE, BRIDESMAID (1.50 CHATENAY 1.50 LIBERTY 2.50 PERLE 2.50 CARNATIONS. Per 1000 GOV. WOLCOTT $12.50 WHITE CLOUD 12.50 NORWAY 12.50 LAWSON 12.50 MORNING GLORY 12.50 JOOST 12.50 ENCHANTRESS 25.OO FLAMINGO 50.00 CRUSADER 4000 ESTELLE 25.00 AMERICA 12.50 PROSPERITY 12.50 GAIETY 1 5.00 ALL PLANTS SHIPPED FROM HINSDALE. Bassett ^ Washburn, Store: 75 Wabash Ave., CniCAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. Rooted Carnation Cuttings. PINK Per 100 Per 1000 Knchantress S3.00 $25.00 Fair Maid 2.50 20.00 Alpine Glow 2.50 2000 Lawson 2.00 15 00 Nelson 2.00 15.00 WHITE Queen 2.50 20.0o Queen Louise 2.00 15.00 Boston Marliet 2.60 20.00 Marion 2.0O 15.00 RED Flamingo 6.00 Crusader 6.00 Crane 2.00 15.00 Mrs. Patten 8.00 Prosperity 2.50 20.00 Harlowarden 3.00 25.00 W« oan furnish Cuttings of all tha Standard Varlatlas. The Leo Niessen Co. 1217 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. CARNATIONS STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS. WE OFFER FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF THE FINEST VARIETIES. %f ^^S^«.fl^A^^ I auuc/\n "^liiB variety whicli we are introducing this season we VarlcgalCa kaWaUII. are sure wllll prove to be the very best variegated sort. Pure ivory white with delicate carmine pencilings. Mr. W. N. Craig, an autliority on everything pertaining to horticulture, says that he knows that this variety will outbloom the favorite Mrs. M. A. Patten three to one. It has the Lawson habit and stem, and is bound to give satisfaction. $12 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. »^-| I ^■M«^rf\ri A bright red sport of Lawson that is bound to be popular, and will be "©O »-oWoOn. grown where Lawson is popular. $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. f^ f^mtK\w%sk\ Bright cardinal, or crimson scarlet. "Won first prize for best 100 scarlet^, first grown where Lawson is popular. iardlnal, or crimson scarlet. "Wc prize for best 50 carnations any color, first prize for best 50 scarlet seedling, Chicago. $12 00 per 100; $10000 per 1000. C\^w%0%^^ The queen of pink carnations: Ina class by itself. Magnificent flowers; strictly r lanCCCa fancy in every respect. $12.00 per 100: $100.00 per 1000. p^^-j D.iHlr. Recommended as an extra free-blooming white variety and a claimant rrea. DUrKI. tor popular favor. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Iilll%i4^ I ^\Ma^f\w% ^® consider this variety, which we introduced last season, the WnilC kaWaOlla most profitable white carnation ever sent out. We think it will outbloom any other white two to one. It has given great satisfaction. When the flowers are left on the plants until fully developed they are much larger than Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson. We believe this will occupy among white carnations the same place that Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson does among pink carnations. Remembor that we are headquarters for it. Splendid stock ready for immediate delivery. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. carnation has given splendid satisfaction. $6 00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000. ENCHANTRESS. Freest blooming, bringing highest market prices. $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON. $300 per 100; $20 00 per 1000. PROSPERITY. A magnificent fancy carna- tion. $3.00 per 100; $20 00 per 10OO. LADY BOUNTIFUL. A magnificent white of last season's introduction. $6,00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. DAHEIM. Dark crimson. Grand stiff stem. Calyx ilever bursts. Free and abundant bloomer, developing very quickly. We con- sider this the best all-around crimson car- nation. $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000. MRS. M. A. PATTEN. This grand variegated Ws are now praparad to book orders lor 1906 WI^TORV for THE COMING SCARLET CARNATION i... Wl^^lVfl^W. This is a real bread-and-butter variety. An early, free and abundant bloomer, with good stem; a magnificent keeper and shipper; flowers of the largest size, commanding the very hlgnest price. This is going to be a money-maker. Orders will be filled in rotation, as received. Delivery begin- ing December next. $12.O0 par 100; S100.0O per 1000. ■^ F. R. PIERSON COMPANY, Tarrytown-on-Hudson. N. Y. CARNATIONS U GERANIUMS IVM DFNN •*■ promising pink ▼»"*• ruill« novelty, the greatest bloomer ever happeued. From soil $10 per 100; 25 for $2.50. Quean Louise, from soil at X!0 00 per 1000. Floriana, from soil at 112.50 per 1000. Big Batch of Cuttings From Sand. Ready March 20. Send for March price list. ALBERT M. HERR, ROOTED CUTTINGS. Next Delivery March 27. $10 and $12.50 per 1000. 100,000 Smilax. 50,000 Sprengeri. 50,000 Plumosus and Robustus. Ready June i. Send for prices. Lancaster, Pa. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE $3.00 per doz.; J12.00 per 100; $100.00 per lOUO. Disseminatiou 1906. Early com- mercial. INDIINA'OLIS FLOWER ( PLANT CO., < IndlMipolls, JOHN H*RTJE I Ind. rLSMINGO Rooted Cuttings now ready, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per lOOO. Cash with order from unknown parties. L. E. MARQUISEE, Syracuse, N. Y. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per lOOO The Queen $2.00 S15.00 Estelle a.OO 1.500 Flamingo 3.00 25.00 E, H. BLAMEUSER, Niles Center, III, To Bed Supperless. American Florist Co.: — I would rather go to bed without my supper than go without the American Florist. Montreal, Can. John Walsh. Rooted Cuttings CARNATIONS WHITE LAWSON. The king of white sorts. A strong grower and a free bloomer. "We Have 6000 ready to be shipped. All orders will be filled in rotation. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Per 100 1000 Lady Bountiful $7.00 $60.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 6.00 60 00 Nelson Fisher 7.00 60.00 Daheim 6.00 60.00 Enchantress 3.60 30.00 Boston Market 2.60 20.00 The Queen 2.60 20.00 Mrs. T. W. Lawson 2.00 18.00 Gen.Maceo 2.00 16.00 Morning Glory 2.00 16.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt ,... 3.00 26 00 Melba 1-60 12.00 QueenLouise 160 12.00 White Cloud 1.50 12.00 CRAFTED ROSES. We are now booking orders for future delivery. Write for prices. WOOD BROS, Fishkill, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Importer and E.\porter Wm. P. Craig RIants, Bulbs and Seeds. 130B Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. l^ease mention the A merican florist when writing. 258 The American Florist. Mar, 4> New Orleans. Business has been entirely paralyzed by the -weather during the last three weeks; the winter of 1905 will be remembered as one of the severest we have had for several years. The flo- rists were well prepared and little dam- age was done to their stock. Private gardens were heavily touched by the frost. At the last meeting of the New Orleans Horticultural Society it was decided that a flower show of chrysan- themums and other plants will be given during next November. The commit- tee on prizes to be awarded to private gardens made its report. Owing to the bad weather the work has been delayed. The firm of McGregor Brothers, of Springfield, O., sent a cheek of $15 to be given as a prize for the competition of the best kept gar- den in New Orleans. A few members complained about the way they have been treated by shippers from the north, especially with line of cut flow- ers received from the west. When received and after they had been paid, C. O. D., without any inspection being allowed, the stock was found entirely worthless. In many instances it could be easily seen that the flowers had been shipped in bad condition, some American Beauty roses coming purple for having been kept too long on ice. A committee was appointed to act in the matter. M. M. L. Lenox, Mass. The regular meeting of the Lenox Horticultural Society was held Satur- day February 18. President E. A. Schmid was in the chair. The Housa- tonic Agricultural Society held an institute with the Lenox society and introduced Prof. Geo. E. Stone of Amherst, who gave a public lecture on "The Relation of Science to Agricul- ture." Prof. Stone dealt chiefly on the experiments they are making at Amherst, and was very interesting. G. F. UNROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. The followiog at $g per 100; $SS per lOCO White Lawson M. A. Patten Flamingo Nelson Fisher Lady Bountiful Crusader The following at $2 per 100; $15 per 1000 Enchantress The Queen Boston Market Fair Maid IMPERIAL GREENHOUSES. "J.'^f' Please mention the A merjca n Florist when writing. CARNATIONS. PETUNIAS. SALVIAS. strong Rooted Cuttings. N. Fisher... J.i.00 Walcott ....8J.0O SIS/O Indianapolis 4 110 Lawson 1.50 14.00 EocbsDtress 2.50124 00 Glacier 1 BO H.nO B. Market.. 2.00 18.00 Prospfrlty. . 1.50 14.00 Estelle 2.10 18 CO Double Frinflcd Petunias ZlV^ beadqnartfrs for these. Six distinct novelties, labeled, 11.25 per 100, )SI0.00 per 1000. ^JllvTTI Two Beit, Lord Fauntlerny (dwarf), •JUIVUI, Bonfire (tall), SI per 100; (8 perlOOO. TheW. T.Buckley Co., ^'"'Tl':'^'-''' ffease mention the American Florist when.mriting. CARNATION CUTTINGS. THE BEST. NOW READY. WHITE. Per 100 1000 Lady Bountiful S6 00 $50(0 White Lawson 6 00 60 00 The Belle 5.00 40 00 Moonlight 4.00 30,00 SCARLET. Crusader 500 4000 Flamingo 5 (10 40 00 Cardinal.... 12 00 lOJ.OO CRIMSON. Harlowarden 2.00 15.00 PINK. Per 100 Enchantress $3.00 Mrs Lawson 2.00 Fair Maid 2.00 Fiancee 12.00 VARIEGATED and FANCY. Mrs. M. A. Patten 6.00 Whitney, yellow 4 00 M. Field 3.t0 Prosperity 2.00 1000 $25 00 150J 16.00 100.00 50.00 30.00 25.00 16.00 Chicago Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILLINOIS. : RICHMOND GEM Also Per 100 1000 Enchantress $4 0 i 830 00 Lawson l.BO 12 50 Joost 1.25 10.0ft Marquis 1.25 lO.CO READY NOW. Freest Scarlet on the market to-dav. $10.00 per 100; S40.00 per 500; $75.00 per 1000. Per 1(0 1000 Per 100 1000 Boston Market $3.50 J20 00 While Cloud 1.50 12 50 Queen Louise 1.25 lOiO Flora Hill 1.25 10.00 Is Our Hobby. Qu3llty Is Our W. C. HILL FLOR3L CO., Prosperity J1.50 $12 50 Estelle 200 1500 The price isn't high. The quality cannot be surpassed. Sfreafor, III. CARNATIONS 150,000 Rooted Cuttings. Per 100 1000 Queen Louise $i.co $10.00 America.. 1.00 10.00 G. H. Crane l.CO 10.00 Eldorado 1.20 10.00 Marshall Field 1.40 12.50 Armazindy 1.00 10.00 Mrs Joost 1.00 10.00 Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson 1.40 1250 Pres McKinley 1.40 12 50 Success 1.00 1000 Harlowarden 1.40 12.50 Unrooted cuttings at half price. Terms; Cash or C. O. D. w,th privilege of examina- tion. Express prepaid at above pricea and satisfaction guaranteed. HERMITAGE CARNATION CO., LOOMIS, CAL. CARNATIONS. Genevieve Lord, Lawson, Fair Maid. Mrs. Patten, Enciiantress, Gen. Gomez, Apollo, Morning Glory, White Cloud, Wolcott, Prosperity. ROSES. Gen. MacArthur, Perle, Ivory, Bride, Bridesmaid. Golden Gate, Uncle John, Chatenay, American Beauty, Kaiserin, La Detroit. WE offer Rooted Cuttings of the above at low- est market rates. All hrst-class stock. Cuttings are carefully selected. >Ve wish to call special attention to the CEN. MaokRTHUR, which we believe to be the coming ted rose. Prioas on applloallon. POINSETTIAS, 1-yr-oId, $S per 100. The Oasser Company, Euclid Av*., CLEVELAND, OHIO. 20,000 Grafted ROSES Out of 2<4-inch pots. Ready for delivery March 20. Penro BRIDE $12.00 BRIDESMAID 12.00 UBERTY 15.00 Out of 3V2-inch pots. For April and May Delivery. Per 100 BRIDE $15.00 BRIDESMAID 15.00 LIBERTY 20.00 Order by mail or from our salesman, Bernard McGinty, 1 A Park St., Boston, Mass. MONTROSE GREENHOUSES, Montrose, Mass. ^ROOTED CARNAIION CUTTINGS^ Per too 1000 WHITE LAWSON J6t0 160 00 FLAVllNQO 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 300 25.00 THE tiUEEN 350 30.00 CARDINAL, from 2-lncb pots 12.00 Lsrchmont Nurseries, Larohmont, N. Y. . igo5. The American Florist. 259 Money by TELEGRAPH. Order now, the TELEGRAPH GERANIUM. Will make money faster than any plant you may handle this season, A prize winner all over. Pronounced the finest on the market. Will sell on* your beach at sight for $3.00 per doz., and give tone to your establishment. STRONO PLANTS, 2M-INCH, S15.00 PER 100. For sale by the leading houses, and Thomas Devoy & Son, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Verbena King VERBENAS— Rooted cut. tings, 60o per 100; $5.00 per 1000. SALVIAS — BonBre and St. Louis, the two best of them all. $1 00 per 100; "8 00 per 1000. ALTERNANTHERAS- 7O,U00 red and yellow, Sept. struck, equal to 3- in ; these are fine; 60o per 100; S5.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPES-Thebest named varieties, SI. 00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. COLEUS— Thirty named leading varieties, 70o per lOO $6.00 -er 1000 PETUNUS— Kins's Double White. th& er»at bloomer, line for out flower work, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000 CUPHE*— (Cigar Plant), $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. SWEET ALYSSUM— Oar big double giant, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per lOOO LANTANAS— 5 best varieties, 11.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. We prepay express charges on all rooted cut- tings, and guarantee satisfaction and safe arrival. Write for prices on large lota; also send for list of rooted cuttings. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan. The Rooted Cutting Specialist. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Pansies 200,000 Pansies Fine large transplanted plants, prize strain of the famous large flowering Bugnots, Cas- slers, Odier and Trlmardoau. Stocky plants from cold frame, 50o per 100; $3.00 per 1000. Extr^i large plants coming in bud, $1.00 per 100; $S 00 oer lOCO Mammoth Verbenas, 60o per 100; $5 00 per 1000. Stocks, dbl. white for Easter, $1 rerl00;$8 per 1000. Daisies, dbl. white. 75c per 100; $5 OO per 10. 0. Feverfew, dbl. white, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Salvia Splendens. $1.00 per 100 Lobelia dwarf blue, $1.00 per 100. Ageratum. dwarf blue. 60 1 per ICO. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus from flats, ready for 3 men pot« $2 Ou per lOu; 3-ln. ready for 4-in., $3.00 per 100 Plants by Ihe hO mailed free. HILL TOP GREENHOUSES, 15 Gray Ave.. Utica. N. Y. Pansy Plants Large flowering, 60o per 100; $2.50 per 1000. Per 100 Asp. Plumotum Nanus, small plants to close 1.75 I O Vara Cma-nola. $100. Stavia, Serrata and Variegata, 76c. Clanl Paria Daisy, SI 00. Varfaana, 60c. Colaua, 60c. 'Mums, Weeks, $1.00. VInoa Varlagata, 90c CASH BYER BROS, Chambersburg. Pa. SPECIAL OFFER Of Florists' Orchids. We Want More Room lor Large Importations. Cyprlpadlum Inslgna, 5,0. Thlrkell,$1.50 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri strong 2M and 3M-iu. $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per aOO. Send for complete list. No'order filled less than $1. W. A. CHALFANT, Springfield, Mo. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Opah, Mme. Kergman, Willowbrook and October Sunshine. Rooted Cuttings of VIOLETS of all kinds. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich. MOLLER*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 cIass. Uoller's Deutsche Gartner Zeitung Is published weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription $3.00 per annum, including postage. Sample copies tree. LUDVIG MOLLER. Erfurt. Germany. Le Moniteur d'Horticulture For Horticulturists and Orchid Growers. Edited at Paris et Lucien Chaure and Otto Ballif. The representative Gardening Paper of French Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen. Sample copies free. The largest circulation in France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland. Twice every month. Subscription per year: With the colored plates, S3.30. without the colored plates, 81.20. 14 Rue de Sevres 14, PARIS, France. Seottii Ferns. Much more valuable than the Boston Fern, because with the most ordinary culture it will grow into beautiful compact specimen plants. Per Doz. 3i4-lnoh $2 00 3-lnoh 3.00 4-inch 5.00 Per 100 $13.50 20.00 Rooted Cuttings Cannas Pierson Ferns '^^^ ^ ^" '"""•'''"' THE CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PA. Please inentioji the A merican Florist when writing. Prepaid, Per 100. Ageratum. S. Gurney, 50a. Alternanthera$, best red and yellow, 45c: fall rooted, extra fine, 50c; Um per 1000. Coleus, best bedders. 60o. Fuchsias, Trophee and other good sorts, $1.00. Salvias, Splendens, Bonfire, 90c. Heliotrope, blue, $1.00. Petunias. 10 best sorts, $1 00. Verbenas, Giant Mixed, Dreer's seedlings, 30c. Cash. BYER FLORAL CO., Shlppansburg, Pa. in 20 best varieties; for prices see AmericBn Florist Jan. 28, page 57. CARNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings. My siock is fine and perfectly healthy. Indianapolis $2.00 per 100; Peru. Queen Louise and Floriana, $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per lOOO. Nelson Fisher, $5 00 per 10). Cardinal, strong 2-inch pot plants. $13.00 per 100, W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Please mention the American Florist when zc riling. 100,000 Alternantheras. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS. Brilliantissima. the best deep red, 75o per 100; ?6.00 per 1000. A. Nana, yellow, 50o per 100; $4 00 per 1000. P. Major, red, 50o per IGO; $4.00 per 1000. Special prices on 5 000 or more. DAVIS BROS., Morrison, III. BOSTON FERNS. Extra fine stock, out from bench now ready for 5, 6. 7 and 8-inch pots, at $25 00, $50.00, $75.00 and $100.00 per 100. KENTIAS, RUBBERS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Cash or reference please. Li Hi lUolLn, DORCHESTER, MASS. Asparagus Plomosus, so CENTS PER STRING. Carnation Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Good stock. W. H. WATSON, Lapeer, Mich. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing. RUDBECKIA. Per 100 Extra ohoioe, large olampa (5.00 Asp. Sprengarl, extra quality, 2K-in. pota... 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, extra quality, 2^-in. pots. . . 2.50 Asp. Plumosus, extra quality, 3- in. pots 4.00 JOHN BROD, Niles Center, III. Please mention the American Florist when wn'tins^ Palms and Asparagus Cheap. Per 100 Latania Bor., S-in. pot, seed leaves.. 8.00 '• •• S-in. pot, 16-18 in., a-3cbr.lvs. U.OO •• •■ (-in. pot, 18-80 in., 3-4 chr. Ivs. U.OO •• " (-in. pot, 80-84 in., 4 cbr. Ivs. 80.00 Kentia Bel., 8K-in. pot, 6- 8 in. ,8 leaves. .10.00 •■ ■■ S -in. pot, 8-10 in., 3-4 leaves. .18.(0 " " 4 -in. pot, 18-1( in., 4-( leaves. .16.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, 8-incb $8.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 8-inch 8.(0 " " " 8-inch (.00 SHERMIN NURSERY CO., CHARLES OITY, lA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. FORYOURWANTS -IN- ROSES, BOSTON, PIERSON! and SCOTTII FERNS, ASPARAGUS PLU- MOSUS and SPRENGERI, CARNA- TIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS and MISCELLANEOUS STOCK, Write GEO. A. KIHL, Pekin, III. Grower For the Trade. Please mfytioti the American Florist when writings Geo. Wittbold Co., 1867 Buoklnghim PI., CHICA80, ILL. Sand lor Pries List on Palxxis a.rxcl. X^^rns Please mention the A merican Florist when ivriting, Nephrolepis Scottii. The most graceful and symmetrical Xephrolepls known. It makes three times as many fronds as the Boston Fern in a given time. Prices, 6-inch pol-grown, ready for 8-lnch, $15.00 per doz.; 7- inch, pot-grown, 324.00 per doz.; 8-inch, pot- grown, $36 00 per doz. ihouset, Y. Plc-ase mcntioji the American Florist when writing. IaLm CaaII KeapSt. Greenhoui JOnn OCOlll BROOKLYN, N. JOSEPH HEACOGK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Keutia Belmoreana ""Kentia Forsteriana Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. American florist 4(1$ *3> *!^ Always do business Week days and every day Sundays and holidays All over the country At home and .abroad. Cn I BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS Tk I 01 Every Description (SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. I GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. I S 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. J 262 I HE American Florist. Mar. ^, Louisville. Last week containing several nice days made business satisfactory in every respect. Tlie change in weather was a much appreciated one, as what wc have been having was severely cold. Eoses are supplied about equal to the demand, while the quality has not improved very much. The demand has been very good. The quality of carna- tions is good, while the quantity is also a great deal more satisfactory. The demand has been unusually good. The wholesale price realized on some of the stock recently has been rather low. The demand for violets has been heavy, while the quantity and quality were upheld very well. Lily of the valley of very good quality is coming in, in quantities equal to the demand. Mignon- ette and sweet peas are very slow in quantity, and the quality too is not very good and the demand has been slow. Freesias are plentiful. The demand for bulbous stock has been very good. Green goods are scarce. The regular monthly meeting of the Kentucky Society of Florists will be held Tuesday night, March 7, at Nanz & Neuner's Fourth avenue store. Carna- tion and rose night will be in order, many outside exhibits being looked for, while the locals are also requested to bring anything they may have. Visitor: Mr. Rose, of The J. W. Sefton Manufacturing Co., Anderson, Ind. F. L. S. WljmiPEG, Man. — The Western Agri- cultural Society's executive committee held a meeting February 16, and decided to carry out the annual distri- bution of plants as premiums among members this spring. RED STANDSRO Pol's. Price per 1000 f. o. b. Harrison: 2in.,l2 25 SH-in . SJ-™; 2!<-ln., (3.25: 3 In., S4 25: 3M in., S5.50: 4 id., t6 «0; 5-m., 111.00 6-in.SI8.()0 Cash must accompany order. HARRISON POTTERY, Harrison, Ohio. REED & KELLER, 122 WosI 25th SU NEW YORK. Importers and Manufacturers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Galax Leaves and all Decorative Greens. New York Agents for Caldwell's Monroe, Ala., •*Parlnr BrailH" Smilsax. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, %\.V>\ 60,000, 16.26. Manufactured b; W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. SamQio VriK. For «aln bv dealnra, FOUND A W»YilO COLOR While Carnations GREEN For St. Patrick's Day. Be up-to-date -and arrange your show windows with Green Carnations for St. Patrick's Day. March 17th. You will not reBret It. Us a money maker. I sell the Liquid in quart cans at9l 00 per can. One quart will color 1000 or more carnations. Full directions with each can. Non-Poisonous. Sand lor Sample Free. FRED GEAR, 1113 Vina St, CINCINNATI, O. Standard Flower Pots The WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY. N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y, THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, M.nui.c.ur.,. .. FLORISTS' RED STARDIRD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List 213-15-17-19-21-23 PeaN St., NORRISTOWN, PA. Red Clay Pots The Pol That Pleaaoa Thin, Lloht and Porous. Sample Orders Ri-ceive Proper Attention. SYRACUSEPOTTERYCO.i SYRACUSE. N. Y. IP oNV. 21 ^ A fRE| Please mention the American Florist when writing P ED POTS SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Sg.'klT*"'^"- Standard PnX^ Flower... V VJ \ lUDB. 48 8-in., In orate, |S.()0 48 10 " 4.80 24 11 " ».eo 24 12 " 4.80 12 14 " 4.80 6 18 " 4J» 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 HILFIN6ER BROS. POTTERY, Fort Edward. N. f Or August Rolkib & Sons, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street New York Cltv Please mention the A merica n Florist when writing. 1500 «-ln Price per orate , in crate, 14.88 ISOO m 1500 2M 1000 S 5.25 " 600 B.0O 800 SH 5004 820 5 <44 8 5.80 " 4.50 4.51 8.16 GEO. KELLER & SON, :^ MANUFAOTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prioei. 361-363 Herndon Street, neat 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. DnROIT FLOWER POT ITPY., HARRY BALSLEY. DETROIT, MICH., Rap. 400 Howard St, Please mention the American Florist when writing. -WRITE- 1521-23 N. LeaviH St., CHICMO. ILL, FOR PRICES OT Standard Pots Ttr^'ei^gth and poroilty combined are the best on the market 1903. The American Florist. 263 ALL THAT USE IT SAY *' There is only One." A FREE trial five pound bag will cost you no'hiog more than the express charges on it; the trial bag will prove our assertion that it is the most effective, cleanest and quickest as well as the cheapest (10 cents per 100 foot house) article to fumigate with. All aphis killed in one night — our booklet tells of it; we mail one on request. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY, Tobacco Powder Hobbyists, 116, 117, 118 West St., New York. NIGO-FUME TOBACCO-PAPER INSECTICIDE BY FAR THE BEST. JMIGO-FUME. SHEETS AR£ FOLDING la REQUIRED JU3T HANG EACH &KEET FROM THE HOLE PUNCHED IN ONE ENO.THtN LIGHT LO%iaR.END.DLOW OUT FLAME U'DUT THE JHEET BUP.N I bcriTING (SHtll HI FOR S4LE BY SEIDSMEN. 24 sheets, lite. lU sheets, $3.50; S88 sheets, 16 50 (only 2X0 each) PACKED IN FRICTION-TOP TINS FteventiDg Loss by Evaporatton. Mfg. by Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., louiivllle, Ky. Boston Florist Letter Co. MANTTFACTnRERS OP FLORISTS' LETTERS. TUi wooden box nicely itained and vai^ nlshed, 18x30x13 made In two gectipnB.one for ea.h slza letter, given away with first order of 6U0 letters. Block Letters, 1V4 or 2-lnch size, per 100. $2.00. Script Letters, $4. Fastener with each letter 01 Used by loadln? florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Wril riMKMllICk] Tobacet Prodoct (!•., L«iii.Tin». It. SPHAGNIM MOSS bales, swamp. 6 barrel 6 bates. $6.00. Clean and fresh ship- ment, direct from the $1.26; 3 bales, $8.26; H. R. AKERS, Chatsworth. N. J. M. RICE& CO.. Impeiiarc and Manufaeturers, Loading Florists* 918 Filbert Street, Ribb!!n sSecfailSts. PhiladeJBilija,JPa* ^olboiooo FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. PINE STREET, W VORK. Edwin L. Koppelman tt Co., *' S ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUrACTURERS OF ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furniihed to the Jobbing Trade Only. ■9:&T "West ^road-vwa^y, ^f«"W' "VO^^. L BAUMANN & CO., Importers and Manufacturers ol Florist Supplies 76-78 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Write for our New Catalogue F. Onr prices may interest you. A. HERMANN, j» Cape Flowers, all colors, J^ Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, Ji and All Florists' Supplies. Sbsd Foe Pbicbb. 404.412 Ea«« 34th Straal, NEW YORK. KORAL LEHERS For Sale by all Wholesale Houses. Koral Mfg. Co., 12 Hawley Place. Boston. Mass. fiREEN CARNATIONS. Preparation for making same. For Sale and Guaranteed by HARRY D. EDWARDS, % 627 York St., EWPORT, KY. Sample for the asking. CUT nOWER BOXES WATERPROOF Corner Look Style. The best, strongest and neatest folding oat Sowsi t>ox ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them onoe Is to use them always. Per 100 Per 1008 Size No. a I. 2. & 4. 6 & 7. 8. 0. 10. U. tl9.0( 17,60 19.00 2a 00 20.00 28.60 88.00 54.00 28.60 08.00 87.60 2a60 3x 4x20 (200 Sx 4^x18 1.90 Ix 6x18 2.00 4x 8x18 2.50 Sx 5x24 2.75 4x 8x22 3.00 4z 8x28 8.75 8x16x20 6.50 3x 7i2t 8.00 6x10x35 &S0 7x20x20 9.50 3i4x6s3a.. S.00 Sample free on appUoation. No charge for piiDtlng on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, ■OX 1 04. COLUMBUS, OHia WE CAN SAVE YOIU^MONEY Calvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wires. WRITE U8. Igoe IX's./te 226 North 9lh St .DX US , BROOKLYN, N Y. Quite Dead? fSura I used NIooKclde. Bast cure lor "ovarllveliness" In Insect peals. Tobacco Warehousing & Trading Co., LOOISVILLE, KY. _ \ # Twemlow's Old English Liquid Putty Made by STOPS ALL CRACKS and CREVICES in the Sash or Root of the Craenhous*. Sold by Supply Houses in Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit Cincinnati, ladiauapolis, Clevelnnd, Allegheny, Philadelphia, New York UutTalo, Boston, Baltimore, Etc. HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. 264 The American Florist. Mar. 4, HARMAN The Florists' COAL MAN Let Him Quote Prices on Your Present Needs and on Vour SEASON'S SUPPLY. We Can Make ATfRACTIVE PRICES on the following: Alum Creek, Pocahontas Smokeless. West Virginia Splint, Brazil Block, Indiana Hocking Lump and Other Grades. PRODUCER, JOBBER AND PROMPT SHIPPER OF BITUMINOUS COAL 303 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. State Life BIdg., INDIANAPOLIS. 'Phone Harrison 3798 and 3799. FOUND! A place where new and old material for the complete erection or repairing of GREENHOISES can be procured in Exchange for Cash Economical florists get our prices on Glass, Boilers, Ventilating Apparatus, Fittings, Pipe, White Lead, Paint, Putty, Hot Bed Sash, Etc. m: OLD GREENHOUSES BOUGHT. lETROPOLITAN Iaterial CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Relerenoea: Dunn. Btadstreet, and Broad- way Bank of Brooklyn. Please mention the A merican Florist when -writing. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. The Mower that will Kill all the Weed! in Your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed andcutyour grass without breaking the small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and the weeds Will disappear. The Cllppor will do II. Ask your dsalar for fham. If ttiey have not got them, below is the price: No. 1— 13-in. Mower, J5; No. 2— 15-in. Mower, 83; No. 3— 18- in. Mower, *7; No. 4— 31-iri. Mower, J8. Send draft, money-order or reg. letter. Please mention the American Florist when writing. GREAT BRITISH SUCCESS m CIHPBELL'S PITENT SULPHUR VAPORISER. _^^^ An apparatus which safely vaporises sulphur in ^. ' , _ ^^ greenhouses to cure Mildew and Disease attacks on '^,^ ' ^ ^' Roses, Vines, Tomatoes, Chrysanthemums, Cucum- bers, Strawberries, Etc. Also kills that dreaded pest Red Spider. Hundreds of Unsolicited Testimonials. Royal Irish Nurseries, Newtownards, Co. Down, May 13, 1903. Please send us another of your Patent Sulphur Vaporisers, and much oblige. We are very pleased with results obtained from that sent. Alex, Dickson & Sons, Ltd. The Nurseries, Esmouth, Devon, October 17, 1903. I have given your Patent Sulphur Vaporisers a thorough trial, and am more than pleased with the result. Generally, before housing my Show Chrysan- themum Plants each one is laid on its side and well syringed with some kind of Fungicide, with the idea of destroying any Mildew or other disease. This is a tiresome and expensive item where several thousands of plants have to be so treated. With your Sulphur Vaporiser this is obviated,forafterthoroughiv vapor- ising the house every spot or symptom of Mildew has disappeared. One variety was badly infected, and after the treatment mentioned I have been interested to note the gradual disappearance of the Mildew. The expanding blooms were in no way injured by the sulphur, and I consider the Vaporisers have already paid their cost. W. J. Godfbet, Chrysanthemum Specialist. The Gardeners' Chronicle, page 33, January 14, 1905, states. Vine Mildew: W. A correspondent who at our request made trial of Campbell's Patent Vapor- iser was thoroughly satisfied with the result, and recommends its use in glass houses in which Grape Vines, Peaches, Cucumbers, Roses, Chrysanthemums and similar plants are grown. The principle consists in heating the sulphur in a vessel having a funnel- shaped outlet, the tube of which is loosely closed by a pyriform hollow glass ball, which rises or falls according to the pressure of the hot sulphur vapor inside, thus allowing of the passage of the sulphur A vapor, but at the same time preventing the entrance "" of not air into cylinders where It could set fire to the heated sulphur. Prices and further particulars fromilmporters: VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 14 Barclay St.. New York. A. T. BODDINGTON, 343 West 14th St.. New York. BLACKIE BROS., 44 Alleu St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, Can. The American Patent Rights of this apparatus are on sale. For particulars apply EXORS. R. CAMPBELL, Water St., Manchester, England. 1 m p ml LVANS' IMPROVED VtMmATiJfG\ APPAMATffS \ WRITt fOR ILLUSfRATtO --ATALOCUE QUAKf/f arrMACHMfwom. If You Have Stock to Sell... that fact known to the trade ia ...The American Florist. the best way to make that fact known to the trade ia by regular advertiilng in Give It a trial. Iron Reservoir Vases AND Lawn Settees, Manufactured by Mcdonald BROS., COLUMBUS, O. The largest manu- facturers of these goods in America. Send for catalogue. k igo5. The American Florist. 265 ■pa^MV^^UBVi i i 1 I I •I- -•II*- >!• Now is the Time TO SEND FOR OUR ESTIMATES and decide on your contemplated building work. An early order is early delivered, and early deliveries afford you much more time for painting and careful erecting. If you wait until later, there will be "others" who have waited too long, and everyone then wants their work "at once." Our New Construction Sheet Mailed on Applicalion. c:^ C l~ C_ Plans and Estimates Freely Furnished on Request. RED CEDAR POSTS. IRON FTmNGS. HOT-BED SASIi LocKisAND Lumber Co. LOCKIsAND,0. Greenhouse Material of Louisiana Cypress and Hot Bed Sash Washington Red Cedar OUR FACILITIES INCREASED ^^^^^ OUR PRICES RIGHT OUR GRADES INVARIABLY THE BEST. Write for CatalogLe and Estimate, when flfjurinj; on your new houses. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO. CyPRE^S Is Far MopE DURABLEjHAN PINE. fYPRESSi SH BARS UPT0 32 FEE.T_OR LO^^GER. G^^EENHOUSE AND OTK.ER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERE;CJ10N when DESIJSf D. Sfend for our CircuiJis. THcA-T-S+eekrr^ lumbe/ (o., The Standard • VENTILATING MACHINERY The orlsinal machine with % Gear Kred 262 Ghormley Wm i:45 Giblin A Co IV Globe EngCo 261 Gude A& Bro 246 Gorney Heater Co. . 266 Guttman Alez J. 245 355 Hammond Slug Shot Works 263 Hauseu Julius. 11 Harrison Pottery 263 Harman Wm B 264 Bart Jag 345 Bauswirth P J 2i6 Heacock Jos 261 Heller Bros 243 Heller & Co II Herendeen Mfg Co.. IV HermitaeeCarnaCn .268 Herr Albert M.. . .257 360 Herrmann A 363 HeBS& Swoboda... 246 Hews A H &Co 263 Hilflnger Bros 263 Hill The K G Co I Hill WC Floral Co.. 258 Hill Top Greenhous.369 Hinode Florist Co. ..360 Hippard E 365 Hitohings & Co.... IV HoohderfferGeoNJ ..250 Holm •£ Ulson 246 Holton &HunkelCo.243 Hooker H M Co 274 Horan Edw C 245 Hort Trade Journal. 346 Hubert* Co 349 HumfleldC 359 HuntEH 242 Igoe Bros 263 Imperial Green- houses 256 258 Indpls Flower and Plant Co 3i7 Jacobs S & Sons ... 274 Jennings E B 2^9 Journal des Roses.. .341 Kastlng W V I Keller Geo & Son. ...263 Keller Pot Co 263 Kennicott Bros. Co.. 247 Kentucky Tobacco Product CO 36 J Kervan Co The 241 Ring Construction Co 265 Kohr AF 262 Kohr Frank L 253 Koppelman E L&C0.263 Koral Mfg Co 263 Kramer I N&Son ... .263 Kroeschell Bros Co 266 KuehnCA 244 KuhlG A 361 Lager & Hurrell 260 Lang Julius 245 Laug]ahr AH 245 Larohmont Nurs .... 258 Lecakes N&Co.... 241 LeMoni'eur d' Hort.i6t Leonard Seed Co 249 Livingston Seed Co. 263 Look J H II LocklandLumb'rCo.265 Loomis Floral Co. .255 Lord & Burnham Co Ill IV Lothrop W P 260 Loven J G 241 Mader Paul 260 Mangel John 246 Marquisee LE 257 May John M I 234 MoCullongh's J M Sons Co 244 McDonald Bros.... 2-4 McKellarUhas W .... 343 Metropolitan Mate- rial Co 264 Mich Cut FlowerEx 344 Millang Chas 345 Mills The Florist. ..246 MoUer Ludvig 261 Moninger J C Co. . . 274 Montrose Gr'nhousefi258 Moon The Wm HCo 2n0 Moore Hentz&Nash. 245 Moore & Simon 349 Mosbaek L 359 Munson Greenh's. ..2ol Murohie John 256 Murdoch J B Greenhouse Boiler, 45 Erie St., CHICAGO. Boilers made of the best of material, shell, fire- box sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Write tor InfrtTTnatinn. Steam Traps coal This is the Return Steam Trap used by the Up-to-date Greenhouse men to return the condensed 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. ^JENNINGS IRON GUTTER IMPROVUI Use our Patent IRON BENCH FITTINGS and Roof Supports. Improved Vaporizing Pans For Tobaooo ExH:i^I»»*l-«k.. — — ^— VENTIllTllia ©nuEranY Ki@^i?@Ki FOR Heating any Description of Building bySteam or Hot Water NEW YORK OFFICE III FIFTH AVE. 7A FRANKLIN ST.BOSTON Eureka Greenhouses.... THE BEST AND LOWEST IN PRICE. ^^,'»Sl^i^^,^ photographs and plain directioos so that any person can put them up. DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG., CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. i igo5. The American Florist. 267 Ready Reference Advertising. ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT JO CENTS PER LINE, CASH WITH ORDER. COPY MUST REACH US MONDAY OF THE WEEK IN WHICH IT IS TO APPEAR Plants, Cuttings, Nursery Stock. AbutUons — 4 varieties, 2% In., 3c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Achyrantlies — Red leaved only, 300 plants, 21^-ln., $2 per 100. Zion Horticultural Supply, Zion City, 111. Agreratxuus — Ageratum, rooted cut- tings, Gurney, Pauline 50c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Ag'eratmus — Ageratum, Princess Paul- ine and Stella Gurney. Frank A. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. AseTatama — 4 varieties, 60c per 100; $6 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Altemantlieras — Alternantheras, red and yellow, March 1, $2. Jas. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Altemanthexas — Rooted cuttings and plants. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Alternantheras — 70,000 equal to 2-in., 60c per 100: $5 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Altemantlieras — 100,000 alternanthe- ras, strong rooted. Brilliantissima 75c per 100, $6 per 1,000; A. Nana, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000; P. Major, 50c per 100. $4 per 1,000. Special prices on 5.000 or more. Davis Bros,, Morrison, 111. Alyssam — Giant Alyssum, $1 per 100; %& per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. AlysBom — Sweet, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Asparagrus — 50.000 Sprengeri, 50,000 Plumosus and Robustus, ready June 1. Send for prices. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagrns — Asparagus plumosus, 3-in. pots, $4 per 100; 2>4-in., $2.50 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 2% -in. pots, $2 per 100. John Brod, Niles Center, 111. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus na- nus, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 2-ln., $2 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, la. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus 2 and 3-in., $4 to $8 per 100; A. Spren- geri, 2 and 3-in., $3 to $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagrns — Asparagus plumosus na- nus. L. H. Foster, 45 King St., Dorches- ter, Mass. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus na- nus, extra heavy, 3-in., 4c. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-ln., $1.76 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa, Asparagus Sprengeri — 200 strong, 4- In., $4 per 100. Zion Horticultural Supply, Zion City, Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus na-_ nus and A. Sprengeri. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Cactus — Cactus Ingeborg Egeland, leading scarlet, $3 per doz., $20 per 100. W. W. Wilmore, Box 382, Denver, Col. Canna — Cannas, irl 20 best varieties. W. W. Coles, Kokomo. Ind. Cactus — All varieties cactus, from Arizona and Mexico. Send for price list. Georg-e & M. J. Hochderffer, Flagstaff, Ariz. Canna — Canna King Humbert, 36o each; $3.60 per doz., $25 per 100. Vauglian's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Canna — Northern grown canna, Flor- ence Vaughan, P. Marquandt, C. Hender- son, Alphonse Bouvier, Robusta, Mme. Crozy, Italia, $2 per 100. Egandale, Beaute Poitevine, Leo Vaughan, Q. Charlotte, Kate Gray, Crimson Bedder, David Harum, Pres. Carnot, Pres. Mc- Kinley, West Grove, etc., $3 per 100. Black Prince, $8 per 100. Mixed, dwarf and tall var., $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Carnation — Carnation cuttings, un- rooted. The following at $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000, White Lawson, Flamingo, Lady Bountiful, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Nel- son Fisher, Crusader. The following at $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Enchantress, Boston Market, The Queen, Fair Maid. Imperial Greenhouses, Utica, N. T. Carnation — Rooted cuttings, ready now. Write for price list. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. Carnation — The Bride, $6 per 100. $50 per 1,000. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Carnation — Wm. Penn, a promising novelty, at $10 per 100, 25 for $2.50; Queen Louise at $10 per 1,000; Floriana at $12.50 per 1,000. Big batch of cut- tings from sand ready March 20. Send for March price list. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Carnation — Rooted carnation cut- tings: White Lawson, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Cardinal from 2-in. pots, $12 per 100. Larchmont Nurseries, Larchmont, N. T. Carnation — 150,000 rooted cuttings. Unrooted cuttings, half price. Queen Louise, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Ameri- ca, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; G. H. Crane, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Eldo- rado, $1.20 per 100, $10 per 1,000: Mar- shall Field, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Armazindy, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Mrs. T. W. Lawson, $1.40 per 100. $12.50 per 1,000; Pres. McKinley, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Success, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Hermitage Carnation Co., Loomls, Cal. Carnation — Crisis (new), $12 per 100; Mrs. Patten, $6 per 100; Judge Hinsdale, $4 per 100; Lady Bountiful, $5 per 100; Buttercup, $3 per 100; Fla- mingo, $6 per 100; Dorothy Whitney, $3 per 100; Golden Beauty, $3 per 100; Prosperity, $2 per 100: Mrs. J. H. Man- ley, $2.50 per 100; Wm. Scott, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Floriana, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Lorna, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Eldorado, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000; Mrs. I.,awson, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Adonis, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Harry Fenn, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Gov. Roosevelt, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Mrs. P. Palmer, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Mrs. E. A. Nelson, $1.60 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Portia, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Dorothy, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnation — Red Lawson, at $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100; $40 per 500; $75 per 1,000. W. J. Palmer & Son, Lancaster, N. T. Carnation — Carnation Bride, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; Phyllis, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Carnation — Wolcott. White Cloud, Norway, Lawson, Morning Glory, Mrs. Joost at $12.50 per 1,000; Enchantress and Estelle, $25 per 1,000; Flamingo, $60, and Crusader. $40 per 1,000; Amer- ica and Prosperity, $12.50 per 1,000; Gaiety, $15 per 1,000. All plants shipped from greenhouses, Hinsdale, 111. Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Carnation — Crisis, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Quality our hobby. Lawson, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Mme. Joost, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Marquis, $1.26 per 100, $10 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Prosperity, $1.60 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Estelle, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Enchantress, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; B. Market, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000. W. C. Hill Floral Co., Streator, 111. Carnation — Unrooted carnation cut- tings. Queen Louise, Portia, Crocker, Goodenough, 50c per 100; Lawson, $1 per 100; Gladiolus, bulbs, 76c per 100, $6 per 1,000. Cash with order. George M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Chicago, $10 per 100, $120 per 1,000; Boston Mar- ket, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000: Belle, $5 per 100, $46 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Peru, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000. Richmond Gems, $10 per 100, $76 per 1,000; Crusader, $5 per 100, $46 per 1,000; Adonis, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Estelle, $1.60 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Indianapolis, $6 per 100, $45 per 1,000. Phyllis, $10 per 100, $120 per 1,000. Morning Glory, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Mrs. Higinbotham, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Nelson, $1.60 per 100, $11.50 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Lawson, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chl- cago, 111. Carnation — Rooted cuttings: Nelson Fisher, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Mrs. M. A, Patten, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Boston Market, $3 per 100, $20 per 1,000. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, IlL Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Wm. Swayne, Box 226, Kennett Square, Philadelphia, Pa. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings now ready. White Lawson, Flamingo, Lady Bountiful, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Nel- son Fisher, Albatross at $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000. Enchantress, Boston Market, The Queen, Fair Maid at $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Imperial Greenhouses, Utica, N. T. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. The best now ready. Lady Bountiful, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. White Lawson, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000: The Belle, $5 per 100: $40 per 1,000. Moonlight, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Crusader, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Flamingo, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Cardinal, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Harlowarden, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Mrs. Lawson, $2 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Pair Maid, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. "Fiancee," $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. M. K. Patten, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Whitnev, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. M. Field. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Prosperity, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. ' Chicago Carnation Co.. Joliet. 111. Carnation — Fred Burkl. All orders booked now are for March delivery. John Murchle. Sharon, Pa. Carnation — My Maryland, delivery January. 1906. $2.50 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Write us for other varieties. H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 268 The American Florist. Mar. 4r Carnation — Carnation Fred Burki. All orders booked now are for March de- livery. S. S. Skldelsky, Philadelphia, Fa. Carnation — Flamingo, rooted cuttings now ready, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Cash with order from unknown parties. L. E. Marquisee, Syracuse, N. Y. Carnation — Carnation, rooted cuttings. The Queen, Estelle, $2 per 100; J15 per 1,000. Flamingo, $3 per 100; J25 per 1,000. E. H. Blaumeuser, Niles Center, III. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Crusader, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Flamingo, $5.50 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Estelle, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per n)0, $25 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $6.50 per 100, $55 per 1,000; Mrs. Nelson, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Mrs. Lawson, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Gene- vieve Lord, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Boston Market, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Peru, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000^; Wliite Cloud, $1.25 per 100, , $10 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Mrs. Higinbotham, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000. Geo. Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. 111. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. Bos- ton Market, $1.50 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Mrs. Lawson, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Stella. Harry Fenn, $2 per 100, $15 per 1.000: Roosevelt, Mrs. Ine, Mrs. Nelson, Triumph, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Flora Hill. Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1.000. • J. A. Budlong, 37 Randolph St., Chi- cago. Carnation — Victory to be disseminated, 1906, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000, 250 at 1,000 rate. Place orders for rooted cut- tings: White Lawson, $6 per 100; Nel- son Fisher, $6 per 100: Mrs. Patten, $6 per 100: Enchantress, $3 per 100; Pros- perity, $2.50 per 100; The Belle, $6 per 100; Lady Bountiful, $6 per 100: Harry Fenn, $2 per 100: Goethe, $2 per 100; Genevieve Lord, $1.50 per 100; Manley, $3 per 100; Maceo, $1.50 per 100; Cer- vera, $1.50 per 100; Lawson, $1.60 per 100. Five per cent discount for cash with order. Address all correspondence to Alex. J. Guttman, 52 W. 29th St., New J'ork^ Carnation — Carnation cuttings; well rooted, taken from selected stock, clean and healthy. Lawson, $1.50 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $1.50 per lOq, $12.50 per 1,000; Mrs. Higin- botham, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Es- telle, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Chicago, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Adon- is, J2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Flora HlU, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Her Majesty, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chl- _ cago. 111. ' Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings. Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Fair Maid, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Alpine Glow, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Lawson, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Nelson, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Boston Market, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Marlon, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100; Crusader, $6 per 100; Crane. $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000. Mrs. Patten, $6 per 100; Prosperity, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Harlowarden, {3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. The Leo Niessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Carnation — Red Sport (of Maceo) 12 for $1.50, 25 for $2.50, 50 for $4.00, post- paid. By express $6.00 per 100, $50 per 1,000. ' A. B. Davis & Son, Carnation Spe- _ clallsts. Purcellvllle. Vn. Carnation — New carnation William Penn, a seedling of Scott and McGowan. Price, $10 per 100; 26 at 100 rates; $76 per 1,000: 250 at 1,000 rates. Frank L. Kohr, R. F. D. No. 3, Lan- caster, Pa. Carnation — Rooted carnation cut- tings, White Lawson, 5,000 ready to be shipped, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Lady Bountiful, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Mrs. M. A Patten, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Daheim, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Boston Market, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000: White Cloud, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Mrs. T. W. Lawson, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; Gen. Maceo, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Mrs. G. M. Bradt, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Melba, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000. Grafted roses. Write for prices. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. T. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. Nelson Fisher, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Mrs. M. A. Patten, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Cru- sader, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; D. Whit- ney, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Enchan- tress, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Harry Fenn, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Manley, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Fair Maid, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Queen, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Backer & Co., Billerica, Mass. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings now ready: Queen Louise, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Alba, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Wolcott, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Norway, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Lillian Pond, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Chicot, $1.20 per 100, $10 per 1,000; America, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Mrs. P. Palmer, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Estelle, $1.40 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Mrs. J. H. Manley, $1.50 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Apollo, $1.50 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $1.40 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Gov. Roosevelt, $1.20 per 100, $10 per 1,000. Pink: Mrs. Thos. Lawson, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3.60 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Success, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Mer- maid, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Cress- brook, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Pres. McKlnley, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt, $1.40 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000. Yellow: Golden Beauty, $1.40 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Eldorado, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000. Var- iegated: Prosperity, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Marshall Field, $1.40 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Stella, $1.40 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Armazlndy, $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Viola Allen, $1.20 per 100, $11 per 1,000; Gaiety, $1.20 per 100, $11 per 1,000. G. H. Crane, scarlet, $1 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Special prices on large lots; unrooted pips, half price of above, 26 at 100 rates, 250 at 1,000 rates, express prepaid, cash or C. O. D., with privilege of examining. Loomls Floral Co., Loomis, Cal. Carnation — Strong rooted cuttings. N. Fisher, $5 per 100; Indianapolis, $4 per 100; Enchantress, $2.60 per 100, $24 per 1,000; B. Market, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; Estelle, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; VPalcott, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; Lawson, $1.60 per 100, $14 per 1,000; Glacier, $1.60 per 100, $14 per 1,000; Prosperity, $1.60 per 100, $14 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, III. Carnation — Carnations, rooted cut- tings. Prices on application. The Gasser Company, Euclid Ave., Cleveland, O. Carnation — Green carnations. Prepa- ration for coloring carnations green. Harry D. Edwards, 527 York St., New- port, Ky. Carnation — Carnation, William Penn, 10,000 cuttings; 26 rooted cuttings, $2.50: $10 per 100; $75 per 1,000; 260 for $18.75. Frank L. Kohr, R. F. D. 3, Lancaster, Pa. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings. Enchantress, Nelson Fisher, M. A. Pat- ten, Wolcott, B. Market, White Cloud and F. Joost. Valley View Greenhouses. C. G. Velle & Son, Marlborough, N. Y. Carnation — Rooted cuttings ready now: Lady Bountiful, Phyllis, ChlcaKO White, Robert Craig, White Lawson. Send for prices. Albatross, $6 per 100, $40 per 1,000; America, $1.76 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Boston Market, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Cardinal, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Crisis, new, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Crusader, $6 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Daheim, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Dorothy Whitney, $5 per 100, $40 per- 1,000; Eclipse, Dorner's, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Enchantress, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Estelle, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Fiancee, new (Mar. 1), $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000: Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Lord, $1.75 per 100, $16 per 1,000; G. H. Crane, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Wolcott, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Indianapolis, $6 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; Lawson, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1.75 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Mrs. Patten, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Prosperity, fancy, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.75 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Red Lawson, $10 per 100, $76 per 1,000; Richmond Gem, $10 per 100, $76 per 1,000; The Belle, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; The Marquis, $1.76 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Vesper, $6 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Variegated Lawson, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.76 per 100, $16 per 1,000; White Swan, $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago; Green- houses, Western Springs, 111. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. W. H. Watson, Lapeer, Mlcb. Carnation — Carnations Manley, Mrs. P. Palmer, Mrs. Ine, Flamingo, Harlowar- den, Earle, America, Enchantress, Mrs. Higinbotham, Mrs. Lawson, Mrs. Nelson, Guardian Angel, White Cloud, Queen Louise, Flora Hill, Prosperity, Arma- zlndy, Her Majesty, shipped promptly ' from greenhouses Michael WInandy. Write for prices, etc. Edwin C. Day, Receiver, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnation — Carnation Candace, $2 per doz.; $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Dis- semination 1906. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., and John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind. Chrysanthemum — Chrysanthemums are our specialty. We have the best from raisers here and abroad. Our cat- alogue for 1905 describes them all. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemum — Rooted cuttings March 1 delivery, per 100: Wm. Duck- ham, $2.60; Alice Byron, $1.60; Marlon Newell, $1.50; Col. Appleton, $1.50; Ome- ga, $1.50. The B. K. & B. Floral Co., Richmond, Ind. Chrysanthemum — Rooted cuttings, Wm. Duckham, Ben Wells, F. A. Cob- bold, Leila Filklns, $3 per 100; Dr. En- guehard, $4; Mrs. Thlrkell, $2. No order filled less than $1. W. A. Chalfant, Springfield, Mo. Chrysanthemum — Strong rooted cut- early chrysanthemums: Opah, Mme. Bergman, WlUowbroolc and October Sun- shine. Ell Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemum — Strong rooted cut- tings and plants. Leading standard varieties. Cash or satisfactory refer- Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Chrysanthemum — Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, ni. Chrysanthemum — Chrysanthemum ' novelties: Merstham Yellow, White Coombes, Emily MUeham, Valerie Greenham, Mrs. H. A. Allen, and all other novelties, 60c each; $5 per doa.; Mrs. W. Duckham, the cup winner, 76o each; $7.60 per doz. Send for list. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Cinerarias — Giant flowered, dwarf or semi-dwarf, for Easter. 3-in. ready for 5-in. pots, $4 per 100. Cash. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. O., Baltimore, Md. Coleus — Best bedders, 60c. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igo5. The American Florist. 2G9 Coleno — Ten varieties Coleus, 2-ln. pots, March 1, $2. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Colens — Forty varieties, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Coleus — ^Rooted cuttings, Verschaffel- tll, Fire Brand, Golden Queen, Beck- wlth's Gem, Lord Palmerston, Queen Victoria and Fancies, 60c per 100, $5 per 1,000. Golden Bedder (original) and Hero, 75c per 100, $6 per 1,000. Dis- count of 10 per cent allowed on 10,000 or more. Frank A. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Coleus — 30 named var., 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Cnphea — (Cigar plant), $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Cyclamen — Cyclamen splendens glgan- teum hybrids in bud and bloom, from B-ln. pots, $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100. Paul Mader, E. Stroudsburg, Pa. Cyclamen — Once transplanted, ready March 1. $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000. C. Wlnterlch, Defiance, O. DaUla — Dahlia Sylvia, divided field roots, $2 per doz., $16 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. DaliUa — Dahlia, Mrs. Winters, $10 per 100. W. W. Wilmore, Box 382, Denver, Col. Dahlias — We wish to announce to the trade that we are successors to W. P. Peacock, dahlia specialist. Send for our beautifully illustrated descriptive cata- logue for 1905, now ready. L. K. Peacock, Inc., Atco, N. J. SaUleB — $1 per 100. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Daisies — Paris Daisy, giant, 2-in., 2%o. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Easter Stock — Ready for Easter, Spi- raea compacta floribunda, Japonlca and Gladstone; choice azaleas, all sizes and prices, 75c, $1 and $1.25; 1,500 Van der Cruyssen; Hydrangea otaksa; Cineraria hybrida, 6-in. pots; Japan and Harrlsll lilies. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Easter Ulles — Hlnode Florist Co., Whitestone, L. I., N. T. Easter Stock — Azalea Madame Van der Cruyssen, Azalea mollis, deutzias, rho- dodendrons. Primula verls, etc., etc. Baby Rambler rose, 1 yr., field grown, for 4-lnch pots, $5 per doz., $35 per 100. Henry A. Dreer (Inc.), 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Easter Stock — ^Azalea mollis, 12-16-ln., $30 per 100, 15-18-in, $40 per 100; Deut- zia gracilis, 12-15-in., $6 per 100; 16-18- In., $8 per 100; Deutzia Lemoinel, 15-18- In,, $8 per 100; 18-24-in., $10 per 100. Rhododendrons, best hybrids, 20-in., $9 per doz.; 24-ln., $12 per doz.; 30-32-in., $24 per doz. Spireea Japonlca, $3 per 100. Spiraea nana compacta, $4 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- vllle, Ohio. Easter Stock — Easter lilies, hydran- geas, spiri"ea Gladstone, rhododendrons, genistas. R. Dreyer, Woodside, L,. I., N. Y. Euphorbia — Euphorbia Crown of Thorns, 2i/4-in., $5 per 100. Iowa Seed Co.. Pes Moines, la. Ferns — Boston Fern, 2^ -in., strong, well grown, $3 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. Fern — Nephrolepls Scottil, 6-ln., pot grown, ready for 8-ln., $15 per doz.; 7- In., pot grown, $24 per doz.; 8-in., pot grown, $36 per doz. John Scott, Keap St Greenhouses, Brooklyn, N. Y. Fern— Adlantum Croweanum, the new maidenhair fern, height 3% ft. Prices on application. Wm. F. Kastlng, Wholesale Florist, 383-387 Elllcott St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Ferns, Etc — Boston, Fiersonl and Scottil ferns. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Ferns, Etc< — Boston ferns, for 6, 6, 7 and 8-in. pots at $25, $50, $75 and $100 per 100. L. H. Foster, 45 King St., Dorchester, Feverfew — Rooted cuttings and plants. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Feverfew — (Matricaria) Little Gem, 2 14 -in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Flous — 5 and 6-lnch rubbers, 30c each. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Fuchsias — Fuchsias, rooted cuttings, 5 best varieties, $1.25 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Gardenias — Gardenia plants and Jes- samine, our leading specialty. Natural growing conditions here Ideal. 1 yr., 18- 24-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per lOo. C. W. Benson, Alvln, Tex. Qeraninms — 10 varieties geraniums, 2% pots and 2-in. pots, $3. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Greranlnms — Geranium Telegraph, bed- ding out, conservatory or window; strong plants, 2%-ln., $15 per 100. Thomas Devoy &. Son, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Geraniums — Jean Viaud, S. A. Nutt, Castellane, John Doyle and Perkins. Single and double Gen. Grant, La Favor- ite, 2-lnch pots, $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geranium — Geranium rooted cuttings. Next delivery March 27. $10 and $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geranium — Mme. Salleroi, 1,000, strong, 2V4-in., September struck, good enough for stock plants. Zion Horticultural Supply, Zion City, III. Geranium — Geranium William Lang- guth, 214-in., $4 per 100; Lady Plymouth, sweet-scented, variegated, 2iA-in., $5 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. Geraniums — 25,000 geraniums, by ex- press, $2.50 per 100, 2'/4-in. pots; by mail, $1.50 per 100, rooted cuttings. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Heliotrope^Best named var., $1 per 100; $S per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Heliotrope — Heliotrope, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. Heliotrope — Rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa, Heliotrope — Rooted cuttings, 12 vari- eties, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Hibiscus — Hibiscus Peachblow, 2 14 -in., $3 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. Hollyhocks — Double field-grown, $3 per 100. W. W. Wilmore, Box 382, Denver, Co\. Ivy — German Ivy, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Japanese Novelties — Tiny plants In 2 and 3-in. decorated Japanese pots, $15, $20 and $25 per 100. Rhapis, 6 to 16 shoots 50c each. Hlnode Florist Co., Woodside, N. Y., and Whitestone, L. I., N. Y. Iiantanas — 5 best var., $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. C. Humfeld. Clay Center, Kan. Orchids — Collectors and exporters of orchids. Geo. & M. J. Hochderffer, Flagstaff, Ariz. Oroblds — Cattleya MendelU, also Leella anceps and Oncldlum tlgrlnum, etc. Write for special list No. 14. Orchid growers and Importers. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Orchids — Orchid importers; Brazilian, shipped in bulk. Cattleya Mosslae, C. lablata, C. Warnerll, Laella tenebrosa now arriving. Stanley & Co., Soutbgate, Eng. Orchids — Collectors and exporters of orchids. Geo. N. J. Hochderffer, Flagstaff, Ariz. Orchids — Orchids, per 100: Cyprlpe- dlum Insigne, $8; Cyprlpedlum callosum, $20; Cyprlpedlum Laurenceanum, $25; Dendrobium formosum, glganteum, $9 per doz.; $70 per 100; Vanda Coerulea, 10 to 12 lbs., $16 per doz.; 12 to 16 lbs., $22 per doz. Julius Roehrs Co., Exotic Nurseries, Rutherford, N. J. Fseonias — PseonJas in fine assortment, distinct colors, named sorts, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. Ficns — Flcus elastlca, 6 and 7-lnch, $6 to $9 per dozen. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Forget-Me-Nots — Ever blooming for- get-me-nots, rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Fuchsias — Fuchsias, rooted cuttings and plants. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Falms, Etc. — Growers and importers, palms and ferns; decorative plants. Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago, 111. Falms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and deco- rative plants. R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. Falms, Etc. — ^Palms, ferns and deco- rative plants. Wm. P. Craig, Rep. Jos. Heacock and John Burton, Assignee, 1224 Cherry St., Philadelphia, Pa. Falms, Etc. — Kentla Belmoreana and Kentia Forsterlana, Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. Falms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and deco- rative plants. John Burton, Assignee for Robert Craig & Son, Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa, Falms, Etc. — Latania Bor., 2-in. pot, seed leaves, $3 per 100; Latania Bor., 3- In. pot, 15-18-ln., 2-3 chr. Ivs., $12 per 100; Latania Bor., 5-in. pot, 18-20-in., 3-4 chr. Ivs., $15 per 100; Latania Bor., 6-ln. pot, 20-24-ln., 4 chr. Ivs., $20 per 100. Kentia Bel., 2% -In. pot, 6-8-in., 2 leaves, $10 per 100; Kentia Bel., 3-in. pot, 8-10- In., 3-4 leaves, $12.60 per 100; Kentia Bel., 4-ln. pot, 12-15-in., 4-5 leaves, $16 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, la. Fansies — Pansy plants, large flowering, 60c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000. Per 100 Asp. plumosus nanus, small plants, to close, $1.76. Jas. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Fansies — Rooted cuttings. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Fansies — Pansy plants, the Jennings strain. Large plants in bud and bloom, $1 per 100; medium size, $3.50 per 1,000; 500 for $2; by mall, 75c per 100. E. B. Jennings, Lock Box 254, South- port, Conn. Fansies — 100,000 pansy plants, $10 per 1,000. Unrooted cuttings, half price of rooted. Loomis Carnation Co., Lock Box 115, Loomls, Cal. Fansies — Giant pansles, distinct colors or mixed. Strong, transplanted, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000; 3,000 for $25. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. Fansies — Extra large pansy plants coming in bud, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15 Gray Ave., Utica, N. Y. Felargoninms — Rooted cuttings, IS varieties, $2.25 per 100. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Feonles — Peonies and hardy plants. W. W. Wilmore, Box 382, Denver, Colo. Fetnnlas — Dbl. Petunias, rooted cut- tings, 10 finest, $1.00 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 270 The American Florist. Mar. 4, FetonlaB — Double frlngred petunias. Six distinct novelties, labeled, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. Fetiinia — Petunias, double, assorted, 234-in., $3 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. Petunia — Kansas double, wliite, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center. Kan. Petunias — 10 best sorts, $1.00. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Fetnnlas — 20 varieties, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Foinsettias — Poinsettias, 1 year old, $5 per 100. Tlie Gasser Company, Euclid Ave.. Cleveland, O. Foinsettias — Giant flowered poinset- tias; limited amount stock plants, 50c per plant; $5 per doz.; $35 per 100; 2%- m., $12 per 100; 3-ln., $18 per 100. July and August delivery for 2% and 3-in. plants. „, , J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. FrimtUas — Primula chinensis and P. obconica grandlflora In bud and bloom, from 4-in. pots, $7 per 100. Paul Mader, E. Stroudsburg, Fa. Boses — Bedding and forcing roses; stock from 3-in. pots. Bride. Brides- maid, Perle, Ivory, Golden Gate, Etoile de Lyon, Mrs. Cant, Pink and White Cochet. Bon Silene, etc., $4 per 100; $38 per 1,000; 2-ln. stock, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. E. G. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. Boses — Bedding and forcing roses, standard varieties, $4 per 100, $38 per 1,000. Bride, Maid, Ivory, Perle, Etoile de Lyon, Bon Silene, Mrs. Ben Cant, Pink and White Cochet, etc. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Boses — American Beauty, La France and Bride. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Boses — 60,000 rose plants grafted on English Manetti, for sale; delivery about April 1st, in 2%-in. pots ready to shift into 3%-in. Bride, $10 per 100; Brides- maid, $10 per 100; La Detroit, $12 per 100; Geni. MacArthur, $12 per 100; Lib- erty, $12 per 100; rooted cuttings ready now per 100: Bride, Bridesmaid, $1.50; Chatenay, $1.50; Liberty, $2.50; Perle, $2.50. Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Boses — 400,000 roses. Also in 2-ln. The N. Elizabeth Nursery J. Co., Elizabeth, BosM — Roses, rooted cuttings: Chat- enay, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Uncle John, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Brides- maid, $1.60 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Bride, $1.60 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Ivory, $1.50 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Perle, $1.60 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000. Roses, 2>^-in. pot plants: Richmond, $30 per 100, $250 per 1,000; Rosalind Orr English, $25 per 100, $200 per 1,000; Chatenay, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Sun- rise, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Perle von Godesberg, $6 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Liberty, $5 per 100, $46 per 1,000; La Detroit, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Uncle John, $4 per 100, $36 per 1,000; Kaiserin, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Bride, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Ivory, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Perle, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Boses — 20,000 grafted ros«s, 2»4-in. pots, ready for delivery March 20. Bride, Bridesmaid, $12 per 100; Liberty, $15 per 100. April and May delivery, 3^4-in. pots, Bride, Bridesmaid. $15 per 100; Liberty, $20. Order by mall or from salesman Bernard McGinty, lA Park St., Boston, Mass. Montrose Greenhouses, Montrose, Mass. Boges — Roses' for Easter forcing, Crimson Rambler, 2 year, $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 3 year, $2.50 per doz.; $18 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boses — Baby Rambler, everblooming dwarf Crimson Rambler; strong dormant plants, $5 per dozen, $35 per 100; pot plants, 2V4-in., March delivery, $20 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boses — Rooted cuttings, American Beauty, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; Lib- erty, $3 per 100, $25.20 per 1,000; Brides- maid, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Bride, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Golden Gate, $1.50 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Ivory, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. George Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Boses — Roses of all kinds. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Boses — The new rose Wellesley. Delivery in rotation, beginning April 1. Own root, $25 per 100, $55 per 250, $100 per 600, $200 per 1,000; grafted, $30 per 100; $70 per 250, $130 per 600, $260 per 1,000. Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Boses — 60,000 grafted roses for forc- ing. Delivery April, May, June. Lib- erty, rose pots, $2 per 100; 3%-in. pots, $18 per 100; Brides, Bridesmaids, Golden Gate, Kaiserin rose pots, $10 per 100; 3%-in. pots, $16 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Boses — Roses, 2% -in. pots, $2.50 per 100; Universal Favorite, Evergreen Gem, Bessie Brown, Manda's Triumph, So. Orange Perfection, White Memorial, Yel- low Rambler, Gardenia, Helen Gould, Mme. de Watteville, Franclsca Krue- ger, Mary Washington, Champion of the World, Emile Gonin, Frances E. Wiliard, Bridesmaid, Bride, Halloween. Strong semi-dormant plants, splendid for spring sales or for planting. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. Boses — American B., Liberty, Brides- maid, Bride, Ivory, Golden Gate, shipped promptly from greenhouses Michael Winandy. Write for prices, etc. Edwin C. Day, Receiver, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Bndbeckia — Extra choice, large clumps, $5 per 100. John Brod, Niles Center, 111. Salvias — Salvia splendens and Jean Revenal, rooted cuttings, 76c per 100, $6 per 1,000. Frank A. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Salvias — Salvia, two best. Lord Faunt- leroy (dwarf). Bonfire (tall), $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. Salvias — Rooted cuttings and plants. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Salvias — 6 varieties, $1 per 100, $8 per $1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Salvias — Bonfire and St. Louis, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Salvia — Salvia Mrs, C. N. Page, new scarlet salvia of great merit. This grand variety originated at our green- houses, and is named in honor of the. wife of the president of the American Seed Trade Association. It is undoubtedly the dwarfest grower, most profuse and early bloomer, and most Intensely bright scarlet salvia yet introduced, therefore the best bedding variety. A ITew Feature. It can be had in bloom in 5-ln. pots for Thanksgiving or Christmas decora- tions. This in itself should be enough to recommend it to the retail florist. A number of the leading plant men of the country have already placed their or- ders. Ready to ship now: 2-in. pots, $1 per doz., $6 per 100; 4-in. pots, $1.60 per doz., $10 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. Umbrella plants — Umbrella plants, 2- in., fine, 2c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Terbenas — Rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. C. Humfeld. Clay Center, Kan. Verbenas — 500,000 Verbenas, 60 varie- ties, perfectly healthy. Prize rooted cut- tings, 60c per 100, $5 per 1,000; plants 2%- in., pots, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Verbenas — Rooted cuttings, 30 varie- ties, 60c per 100. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Verbenas — Giant mixed, Dreer's seed- lings. 30c. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Fa. Stvalnsona — Swainsona Alba, rooted cuttings, 75c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Txadescantia — Tradescantia rooted cuttings, 2 kinds, 75c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Verbenas — Rooted cuttings, 60c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Viuca — Vinca Major Variegata, 3-in. pots, $5 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Vinca — Vinca variegata, 3-in. pots, $6 per 100. Frank A. Pierson. Cromwell, Conn. Violet — Violet Princess of Wales, $2.50 per 100. Rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Vinca — 5,000 vincas, rooted cuttings, 75c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Cash. J. J. Lampert, Xenia, O. Violets — Rooted cuttings. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Vaughan & Sperry, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. NURSERY STOCK. Grounds — "Beautiful Grounds," an Il- lustrated manual containing suggestlon.s on lawn making, planting and care of shrubs and trees. Landscape plans, topographical surveys, etc. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, 111. lilacs — Lilacs a specialty. Jacs. Smits, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. ICatrnolias — Largest growers of Mag- nolia grandlflora in the south; over 200,- 000 plants on hand. Joseph W. Vestal & Son, Little Rock, Ark. Nursery Stock — Ornamental trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials, etc. Bay State Nurseries, N. Abington, Mass. Nursery Stock — Philadelphia Rambler, field plants, 2 to 3 ft., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100, 3 to 4 ft., $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. iraxsery Stock — Ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, and roses. Clematis pani- culata, Arapelopsls Veitchi, fruit trees and berries. Ramblers, hybrids, etc. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Nnrsery Stock — Headquarters for hardy perennials; 12 acres conifers; 3 ^ acres rhododendrons; 2 acres hydran- geas. Tottenham Nurseries (Ltd.), Dedems- vaart, Holland. Nursery Stock — Trees, shrubs, vines, small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrisville, Pa. Nnrsery Stock — Fruit trees, small fruits, ornamental trees, evergreens and shrubs, shade trees, hardy roses, hardy plants, climbers, etc. Catalogue free. Bllwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Nursery Stock — Wholesale growers of nursery stock. Catalogue free. W. Van Kleef & Sons, Boskoop, Holland. Fsonlas — Pseonias. Festiva maxima, $35 per 100; Queen Victoria, $9 per 100; Pragrans, $6 per 100. _ Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxle, Mo._ Frivet — California privet cheap, 100,- 000 plants, 3 to 4-ft., $4 per 100, $25 per 1,000; 2% to 3%-ft., $2.60 per 100, $17.50 per 1,000; 20 to 30-in., $2 per 100, $13 per 1,000; 18 to 24-in., 2 years, $1.50 per 100, $7 per 1,000. Boxed f. o. b. here. For car or large lots, write before placing orders. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igos. The American Florist. 271 Frlvet — California privet, 1, 2 and 3 years; also good cuttings. Any reason- able offer in lots of 6,000 to cajloads J. H. O'Hagan, Little Silver, N. J. Blbbou Glass — Silver ribbon grass, field grown roots, 15c each by mail, postpaid. $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100 by express, not prepaid. James Vlcks Bons, Rochester, N. T. and herbaceous Shrubs — Shrubs plants. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Japanese maple — Purpureum, dlssec- tum, aureum and atropurpureum, well rooted, 12 — 15-in., ?6 per doz.; $15 per 100; 15 — 18-in., $7.50 per doz.; $60 per 100; 18 — 24-in., $9 per doz., 24 — 30-in., $12 per doz. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Jbemons — Lemon American Wonder or Pondorosa, VA-ir\., $3 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Pes Moines, la. lilacs — Forcing lilacs, best German Iiiit grown in white and blue sorts; also tlie Held grown Paris de Marly, imported lo order, for fall delivery. Let us ap- praise your wants. August Rolker's Sons, 31 Barclay St., P. O. Box 752, New York. Shmbs — Hardy shrubs. Ramblers, etc. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Trees — Munson Nurseries. New cata- logue now ready. Get it of T. V. Munson & Son, Denison, Tex. Seeds, Bulbs, Spawn, Etc. AsparagTis — 1904 new crop asparagus seeds. Plumosus nanus, 55c per 100; Kobustus, 85c per 100, $7.50 per 1,000; JSprengerl, 15c per 100, $1 per 1,000. Moore & Simon, 207 Market St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus nanus seed, present season; 250,000 at $2.25 per 1,000, quantities to suit. De- liver February. Rees & Compere, Long Beach,, Cal., R. F. D. No. 1. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, greenhouse grown seed, per 100 seeds, 75c; per 250 seeds, $1.50; per 1,000 seeds, $5; per 5,000 seeds, $16; 10,000 seeds, .1:42.50. Southern grown seed, per 1,000, $:!.50; 5,000, $16; 10.000 seeds, $30. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs — Holland bulbs and plants, wholesale growers hyacinths, tulips, narcissus, crocus, spiraeas, gladiolus, PKonias, etc. Special prices French bulbs, Roman hyacinths. Paper White, etc. Van Zanten Bros., Hillegom, Holland; G. Hylkema, care Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St., New York. Bulbs — Bermuda Harrisii bulbs. July and August delivery. Chas. A. V. Frith, Hamilton, Bermuda. Cabbage— Seed Early All Head, 20c per oz. ; 60c per Vs. lb. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ~ Celery — Seed White Plume and Snow White. 10c per pkt.; 15c per % oz.; 25c per oz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. "Cobea Scandens — Seed, 1 lb., $4; trade pkt., 40c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York^ Cyclamen, Etc. — New colors In cycla- men. Low's salmon (giganteum); Sal- mon Pioneer (feathered). Fine lot of giganteum. Papillo and Pioneer strains, and of Schizanthus Wisetonensis. Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Mid- dlesex. Eng^ Qladiolus — Gladiolus In variety. W. W. Wilmore, Box 382, Denver, Colo. - Egg Plant — Seed of New York Im- proved, 1 pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 15c; 1 oz., 25c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Lettuce^Seed, Black Seeded Simpson, Vaughan's select stock, oz., 10c; Vi lb-. 25c; 1 lb., SOc. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. iiily of the 'Wailey — Berlin and Ham- burg pips, $10 per 1,000; $22.50 per case, containing 2,500. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Illy of the Valley — ^Pips, largest and finest stock In splendid condition, $24 per case of 3,000: 2 or more cases at $7.50 per 1,000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. Asparagus — ^A. plumosus nanus. Northern greenhouse grown seed, 100 seeds, 60c; 250 seeds, $1.15; 1,000 seeds, $4. Southern greenhouse grown, 1,000 seeds, $3; 5,000 seeds, $12.50. A, plu- mosus robustus, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $9. Decumbens, 100 seeds, SOc; 1,000 seeds, $4. Comorensis, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $7.50. Tenuissimus, 100 .seeds, $1.25; 250 seeds, $2.65. Cash dis- count 2 per cent. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Aster — Seed of the Carlson, 1 pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., SOc; 14 oz., 30c; 1 oz., $1. Branching or Semple, 1 pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 20c; 1 oz., 60c; 1 lb., $6.50. Ideal, 1 pkt., 15c; '/4 oz., 30c; 1 oz., $1. The cactus aster Patrick Henry, 1 pkt., 25c; ',8 oz., $1. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Aster — Aster Kate Lock, 48 in. high. White, Daybreak, and mixed, $2 per 1,000 JV H. iLoek, 41 Manchester Ave., Toronto, Ont. Aster — Aster Kate Lock, 48 in. high. White, Daybreak, and mixed, $2 per 1.000 seeds. Not less than 1,000 seeds sold. J. H. Lock, 41 Manchester Ave., Toronto, Ont. Bulbs — Ward's high grade bulbs and plants. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 17 Battery Place, New York. Bulbs — Double narcissus Von Sion, sin- gle narcissus. Golden Spur, Spiraea Su- perba, Paeonla C. festiva maxima. Warnaar & Co., Sassenhelm, Holland. Illy of tbe Valley — Forcing pips. Julius Hansen, Pinneberg, Germany. Illy of the Valley— Pips, $12 per 1,000, $1.50 per 100. Good grade pips, $7.50 per 1,000, $21 per 3,000. H. N. Bruns, 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. Uly of the Valley — Berlin and Ham- burg valley, Jacs. Smits. Ltd., Naarden, Holland. Mushroom Spawn — Frequent importa- tions from England, always fresh and lively. J. J^ Styer, ConcordvlUe, Pa. Nicotiana Sanderse — Seeds in original pkts., 25c per pkt. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Nicotiana Sanderse — Seeds in original pkts., 25c per pkt. Henry A. Dreer, Chestnut St., Phila- delphia, Pa, Nicotiana Sanderse — Seeds in original pkts., 25c per pkt. J. M. Thorburn, Cortlandt St., New York. Onion — Bermuda onion seed. All or- ders accompanied by bankers' reference or remittance. Peter S. Reid, Port Orotava, Tenerlffe. Onions — Genuine Bermuda onion seed, grown and exported by Wildpret Bros., Port Orotava, Tener- iffe, Canary Islands. Pansy — Pansy seed, $1 per pkt. $5 per oz. Cash. E. B. Jennings, Lock Box 254, South- port, Conn. Salvia — Salvia splendens grandlflora, i^-oz., 25c; oz., $1.50. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12-13 Faneuil , Hall Square, Boston. Badish^Seed of Scarlet Globe, Vaughan's select stock, 1 oz., 10c; Vi lb., SOc: 1 lb., 70c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds — Garden, field and flower seeds. Crosman Bros., Wholesale Office, 503 Monroe Ave., Rochester, N. Y. Re- tail Store, 275 Main St. East, New York. Seeds — General list. Send for cata- logue. Zion Horticultural Supply, Zion City. 111. Seeds — Specialty, seeds of conifers. Geo. & M. J. Hochderffer, Flagstaff, Ariz. Seeds — Burpee's catalogue for 1905 Is now ready. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds — Wholesale seed growers. Flower and garden seeds. A. J. Brown Company, Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds — 3,700 acres of garden seeds in cultivation; wholesale seed growers. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Cal. Seeds — Florists' flower seeds. New crop now ready. Weeber & Don, Seed Merchants and Growers, 114 Chambers St., New York. Seeds — Flower seeds and bulbs; onion sets; garden seeds. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago. Seeds — Specialty, seeds of conifers. Geo. N. J. Hochderffer, Flagstaff, Ariz. Seeds — Seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. Four- teenth St., New York. Seeds — New crop grower seeds. Aspar- agus plumosus namis, 60c 100 seeds, $5 1,000 seeds: Begonia Vulcan and Ver- non, 25c trade pkt.; Cyclamen giganteum, 60c per 100 seeds, $S per 1,000 seeds; Petunia fimbriata grandiflora, 50c trade pkt.; double, trade pkt., $1; Salvia Bon- fire, 250 trade pkt., $2.25 oz.; Salvia splendens, 20c trade pkt., 90c per oz.; stocks, dwarfs, ten weeks, 25c trade pkt., $2.75 oz.; Verbena, mammoth, 20c trade pkt., $1 per oz. Fresh tobacco stems, $1.60 bale of 300 lbs. W. C. Beckert, Allegheny, Pa. Sugar Beet — Mangel wurzel and sugar beet seeds a specialty. Catalogues free. English correspondence. Carl Beck & Co., Quedlinburg, Ger- many. Telegram address, Samenex- port, Quedlijiburg^ Sweet Pea — Seed of Dorothy Eckford, 10c per oz.; 25c % lb., 75c 1 lb. Lady Grisel Hamilton, 1 oz., Sc; "4 lb., 25c: 1 lb., 40c. King Edward VII., 1 oz., 10c; \i lb., 25c: 1 lb., 75c. Lively, 1 oz., 5c; 14 lb., 10c; 1 lb., SOc. Mrs. G. Higginson, 1 oz., S5c: Vi lb., 9Sc; 1 lb., $3.50. Flora Norton, 1 oz., SOc; >4 lb., SOc; 1 lb., $3. Florence Fraser, 1 oz., 15c; % lb., 45c: 1 lb., $1.75. 10 per cent cash discount orders over $2.00 all flower seed, cash inclosed. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Tomatoes — Tomatoes, ripe, in June. Fedder's earliest improved. 200 seeds, selected fruit, 15c: 2 pkts., 25c. Henry Fedder, 25 Floral Ave., Dans- ville, N. Y. Tomato — Seed of Earliana, 10c per pkt. : 25c per V2 oz. ; 40c per oz. Early Michi- gan, 10c per pkt.; 15 per % oz.; 25c per oz. Cream City, 10c per pkt.: 15c per % oz. : 25c per oz. Dwarf Champion, 10c per pkt.: 15c per % oz. ; 20c per oz. New Stone, 10c per pkt.; 15c per % oz.; 25c per oz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Wholesale Cut Flowers. COMMISSION DEALERS. E. F. Wlnterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. E. H. Hunt, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. E. C. Amling, Chicago, 111. 32-36 Randolph St., If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 272 The American Florist. Mar. 4, Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston, Mass. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co., 62-54 High St., Cleveland, Ohio. Kennicott Bros. Co., 40-44 Randolph St., Chicago, 111. C. A. Kuehn, 1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. William Ghormley, B7 W. 28th St., New York. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55-67 W. 26th St., New York. J. K, Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., New York. Jos. S. Fenrloh, 48 W. SOth St., New York. A. L. Randall Co., 19 Randolph St., Chicago. James Hart, 117 W. SOth St., New York. John Young, 61 W. 28th St., New York. Chas. W. McKellar, 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Dia- mond St., Pittsburg, Pa. Rice Bros., 128 N. 6th St., Minneap- olis, Minn. J. B. Deamud, 61 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Ford Bros., Ill W. SOth St., New York. Julius Lang, 5S W. SOth St., New York. A. L, Young & Co., 64 W. 28th St., New York. H. G. Bernlng, 1402 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Charles MlUang, 60 W. 29th St., New York. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. Walter F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. Chas. Chadwick. Cor. Pulton and La- grave Sts., Grand Rapids, Mich. New York Cut Flower Exchange, John Donaldson, Sec'y, Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave. and W. 26th St., New York. Edward C. Horan, 66 W. 28th St., New York. Alfred H. Langjahr, 65 W. 28th St., New York. Alex. J. Guttman, 62 W. 29th St., New York. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., 1616-18 Sansom St.. Philadelphia, Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 546 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 604 Liberty Ave.. Pittsburg, Pa. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. _ William Murphy, 128 E. 8d St., Cin- cinnati, O. GROWERS. J. A. Budlong, 37-39 Randolph St., Chicago, 111. The Benthey-Ooatsworth Co., 85 Randolph St., Chicago. Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Sinner Bros., 68 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago, 111. Geo. Relnberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago, 111. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35-37 Randolph St., Chicago, 111. D. Wood Brant, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. South Park Floral Company, Heller Bros., New Castle, Ind. Peter Welland, New Castle, Ind. Welland & Rlsch, 59 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachu- setts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Wal- nut St., Cincinnati, O. merger Bros., 1220 Filbert St., Phila- delphla. Pa. Wietor Bros., 61 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Peter Relnberg, 61 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. John Wolf, Savannah, Ga. il Gut Flowers. Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. Mark Altken, 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Slevers & Boland, 33 Post St., San Francisco, Cal. A. Gude & Bro., 1214 P St., Washing- ton, D. C. Mills, the Florist, 36 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, Florida. Fred C. Weber, 4320-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. The Park Floral Co., J. A. Valentine, president, Denver, Colo. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. John Breltmeyer's Sons, Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. P. J. Hauswirth, Auditorium Annex, Chicago. Hess & Swoboda, 1416 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Leikens, 7 E. 33d St., New York. John Mangel, Cor. Wabash Ave. and Monroe St., Chicago. Joseph R. Freeman, 612, 13th St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Chas. Elckholt, Galveston, Tex. Supplies, Sundries, Etc. Attlflolal leaves — All styles In hun- dreds of different designs. Rossig Bros., 497 W. Broadway, New York. Bulb Fans, Etc. — Bulb pans. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. Bamboo— Japan bamboo stakes in large quantities, 5 to 6 feet. Write for prices. .Suzuki & lida, 31 Barclay St., New Yi.ik. Bulb Fans, Etc. — Seed pans, hanging baskets, lawn vases. Hliftnger Bros., Fort Edwards, N. T. Bulb Fans, Etc Bulb and fern pans. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St. Norristown, Pa. Cape Flowers — Cape flowers, all col- ors. A. Hermann, 404-12 E. 34th St., New York. Coal — Harman, the florists' coal man, win quote prices on your present needs and your season's supply. Attractive prices on the following: Alum Creek, Brazil Block, Pocahontas Smokeless, W. Virginia Splint, Indiana Hocking Lump and other grades. Producer, Jobber and prompt shipper of bituminous coal. Wm. S. Harman, 303 Dearborn St., Chicago. State Life Bldg., Indian- apolis, Ind. Fnml^ting' Supplies — NIco-fume, to- bacco paper Insecticide. For sale by seedsmen, 24 sheets, 76c; 144 sheets, {3.50; 288 sheets, $6.50. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, Ky. Fumigating' Supplies — Tobacco stems, 60c per 100 lbs.; In bales of 200 to 250 lbs. Write for special prices on carload lots. Leaf tobacco. F. G. Borden, Milton, Wis. Fumigating Supplies — ^Vaporizing pans tor tobacco extracts. Improved. Diller, Caskey & Co., .6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Fumigating- Supplies — The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. A free trial bag will cost you only express charges; the most efCective, cleanest and quickest, as well as cheapest (10c per 100-ft. house) article to fumigate with. All aphis killed in one night. Our booklet tells of It — mailed on request. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., Tobacco Pow- der Hobbyists, 116-118 West St., New York. Fumigating Supplies — Tobacco dust for fumigating. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin D. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine St., New York. Fumigating Supplies — Extract of to- bacco, rose leaf Insecticide. Best and cheapest all around Insecticide on the market. For free pamphlet write to The Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. Fertilizers — Fertility germs draw nitrogen from the air, deposit It In the soil, make land rich. Insure Immense crops. NItro-Culture contains these germs. Sprinkle on seed before plant- ing; $2 worth Increases yield per acre enormously. Write for catalogue, 6 P. National Nitro-Culture Co., West Chester, Pa, Qreens — Galax leaves and leucothoe sprays. J. G. Loven, Montezuma, N. C. Oreens — Ferns, fancy and dagger, galax, laurel, southern wild smilax. Prin- cess pine. Crowl Fern Co., MlUIngton, Mass. Oreens — ^Wlld smilax, {3 per 26 lb. case; {4, 36 lb. case; $5 per 60 lb. case. E. P. Winterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Oreens — Evergreens, galax, leucothoe, mosses, etc. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. Oreens — Evergreens, fancy and dag- ger ferns, bronze and grreen galax. George Cotsonas &. Co., 46 W. 29th St., New York. Oreenf — Southern wild smilax, new crop. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Ever- green, Ala. Oreens — Specialties: galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly. Prin- cess pine; all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves, 76c per 100. N. LeCakes & Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York. Oreens — ^Asparagus plumosus, 60c per string. W. H. Watson, Lapeer, Mich. Fern Balls — Japanese fern balls, 6-ln. and 7 to 9 in. sizes. Vaiighan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Oreens — Hardy decorative supplies; high grade southern wild smilax. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala, If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igoi The American Florist. 273 Qreens — Galax leaves and all decora- tive greens. Reed & Keller. 122 "W. 25th St., New York. Oreens — Dagger and fancy ferns; bronze and green galax, laurel festoon- ing, green and sphagnum moss. Ivy leaves, sprengerl, asparagus, leucothoe sprays. Henry M. Robinson Co., 8-11 Province St., Chicago. Hose — Hose in quantity. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 3Bth and Iron Sts., Chicago, 111. £awn Mower — The Clipper lawn mower. No. 1, 12-in., $5; No. 2, 15-ln., $G; No. 3, 18-in., $7; No. 4, 21-ln., $8. Draft, money order or reg. letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co.. Dixon. 111. liquid — To color white carnations green for St. Patrick's day; quart can, fl per can. Send for sample free. Fred Gear, 1113 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio. Jjetters — Koral letters for sale by all wholesale houses. Koral Mfg. Co., 12 Hawley Place., Bos- ton, Mass. KetteiB — Boston Florist Letter Co., manufacturers of florists' letters. Block letters, % or 2-ln. size, $2 per 100; script letters, J4; fastener with each let- ter or word. Stained and varnished wooden box 18x30x12 made In two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Mgr., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. Metal Designs — Send for prices. A. Hermann, 404-12 E. 34th St., New York. Pots — Standard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are best on market. A. P. Kohr. 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., Chicago, 111. Pots — Red standards, full size, and wide bottoms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. Pots — Red standard; azalea pots. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St.. Norrlstown, Pa. Pots — Before buying, write for prices. Geo. Keller & Son, 361-63 Herndon St., near Wrlghtwood Ave., Chicago, 111. Pot Hang'exs — Kramer's pot hangers. Fit all standard size pots from 2 to 10 Inches in diameter. Price with wire chain, $1 per doz. by express. Sample dozen by mall, $1.25. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, la. Pots — Red standard pots; prices per 1,000 f. o. b. Harrison: 2-In., $2.25; 2^4- In., $2.70; 2%-ln., $3.25; 3-ln., $4.25; 3%- In., $5.50; 4-ln., $6.80; 5-in., $11; 6-ln., $18. Cash must accompany order. Harrison Pottery, Harrison, Ohio. Pots — Standard flower pots, carefully packed in crates. Hilflnger Bros.' Pottery, Fort Ed- wards. N. Y. Pots — Red pots. Sample pot and price list on application. • C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Pots — Red standard flower pots. Price list and sample on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. Bauer, Prop., Paducah. Ky. Pots — Red i-l;iy pots. Thin, light, por- ous. Srtmrilc orders receive prompt at- tention. Syraeuse Pottery Co.. Syracuse. N. Y. Smilax — lOO.oM^^milax; Ready June 1. Send for prices. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Pots — Standard flower pots. We can save you money. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Wash- ington, D. C. Prtntinsr — Best engravings and Illus- trations of every description for cata- logues. Send for estimates. Globe Engraving & Electrotype Co., 404-27 Dearborn St., Chicago. BoUets — ^Water tube steam boiler. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. Bibbon — Ribbon specialists. M. Rice cS: Co., 918 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Seed Cases — Heller's mice proof seed cases. Heller & Co., Montclalr, N. J. Shipping Boxes, Btc. — Cut flower boxes, waterproof, corner lock style. No charge for printing on orders above 260 boxes. Cash. Livingston Seed Co., Box 104, Colum- bus, Ohio. Stakes — We can save you money on galvanized wire rose stakes and tying wires. Igoe Bros., 226 No. 9th St., Brooklyn,. N. Y. t SnppUes — Importers and manufactur- ers of florists' supplies. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. Supplies — Manufacturers and Import- M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Supplies — Importers and manufactur- ers of florists' supplies. Write for our new catalogue F; our prices may inter- est you. L. Baumann & Co., 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Vases — Iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. Manufactured by McDonald Bros., Columbus. O. Wired Tootliploks — $1.50 per 10,000, $6.25 per 50,000. Sample free. Manufactured by W. J. Cowee. Ber- lin, N. Y. Wire Work — E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wire Work — Largest wire work mak- ers in the west. E. F. Wlnterson Co., 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Construction Materials, Boilers, Etc. Boilers — The Plerson boiler for water or steam; a coal saver. Adapted to use any kind of fuel. The Plerson-Sefton Co., West Side Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Pots — Standard flower pots. The Whllldln Pottery Co.. Philadel- phia, Pa.; Jersey City, N. J.; Long Island City, N. Y. Pots — Pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge, Mass.; Long Island City, N. Y. Boilers — About "Burnham" boilers. Write today to our New York oflJce for our greenhouse heating and ventilating catalogue. Lord & Burnham Co., St. James Bldg., 1133 Broadway. General office and works, Irvlngton-on-Hudson, N. Y. Heaters — Crop Insurance. Life Insur- ance Is valuable because It guarantees outcome. "Gurney" heaters, "Bright Idea," "Doric" and "400 Series" do the same for your hot house; they guarantee the crop. Save 20 per cent on coal bill; produce an even heat; simple to operate; wear longer than others. Don't buy or exchange until you investigate. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 74 Franklin St., Boston, Mass.; Ill Fifth Ave., New York City. Bnglses — Two streams of water for 1 hour cost 2 cents if you use a Stand- ard pumping engine. Catalogue A will tell you how it does it. The Standard Pump & Engine Co., Cleveland. Ohio. Building Material, — Lumber for green- house benches. Ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. We are in special position to fur- nish "Pecky Cypress;" everything in pine and hemlock building lumber. Adam Schiilo Lumber Co., Cor. Weed St. and Hawthorne. Chicago. Building' Material — Gulf cypress green- house material. Hot bed sash. We fur- nish everything for building, S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building Material — Hot bed sash and building lumber. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building Material — Material from World's Fair, hothouse sash, pipe, 100,- 000,000 feet of lumber, sash and doors. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago, or World's Fair Grounds, St. Louis, Boilers — Boilers and boiler tubes. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 3Bth and Iron Sts., Chicago, 111. Boilers — Get our prices. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers — Hltchings new Mogul boilers for hot water or steam. Hot water radi- ation from 4,200 square feet and up. Steam radiation from 2,500 square feet ' and up. Horticultural architects and builders. Hltchings & Co., 233 Mercer St., New York. Boilers — Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Steam and hot water. Giblln & Co., Utica, N. T. Boilers — Improved greenhouse boiler, made of best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Kroeschell Bros. Co., 46 Erie St., Chi- cngo. Boilers — "Entirely satisfactory." That's what prominent fiorists say of the celebrated Furman boilers. Particularly well adapted for greenhouse heating. Write for Illustrated catalogue and spe- cial florists' prices. The Herenden Mfg. Co,, Dept. Am., Geneva, N. Y. Boilers — Send for prices and cata- logues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building Material — Cypress is far more durable than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men fur- nished to superintend erection when de- sired. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Nepon- set, Boston, Mass. Building Material — Sun cured cypress, greenhouse material, also hot bed sash. Tennessee red cypress posts, Pecky cypress bench lumber. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chi- cago. Building Material — Greenhouse mate- rial of any description. John C. Moninger Co., 412-22 Haw- thorne Ave.. Chicago. Building Material — Greenhouse lum- ber. Now is the time to send for our estimates, and decide on contemplated building work. New construction sheet mailed on application; plans and esti- mates on request. Red cedar posts, hot- bed sash. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, Ohio. Building Material — Greenhouse mate- rial and hot-bed cash of Louisiana cypress and Washington red cedar. Our facilities increased; our grades invari- ably the best; our prices right. Write for catalogue and estimate when figuring on your new houses. A. Dletsch Co., 615-21 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Glass — Window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. H. M. Hooker Co., 69 W, Randolph St.. Chicago. 111^ Glass — Importers and Jobbers; green- house glass a specialty. Window glass. ■ The James H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave.. 34-40 So. Water St., Chicago. Glass — French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St., Now York: 101 J»ortIand St., Boston. _ Glass — Roofing glass, etc. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts.. Chicago. Glass — Glass at wholesale. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N, Y. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 274 The American Florist. Mar. Sun Cured CYPRESS Greenhouse ALSO HOMED SASn. Tennessee Red Cedar Posts. Pecky Cypress bench lumber. FOLEY Ventilating; Apparatus. Galvanized vent sash hing^es, screw eyes, screwhookst U boltst Galvanized tum- btickles and wire. FITTIMBS for Purlin and ~~~~~~" Ridg:e Supports, Free Illustrated Catalog:ue. Foley Mfg. Co. 471 W. 22nd St., CHICAGO. ALWAYS MENTION THE.... AMERICAN FLORIST WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS. Sprague Smith Company, MANUFACTURERS OF W I IN DO iV OL/mSS* Greenhouse Glass a specialty. 205 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. The James H. Rice Co. ■IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. '^nriaa.d.o-w Ol^sM, P^LLf3.-t, P-u-t-tTr, e'to* 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. 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. GLASS. 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. Please mention the American Florist when writing. STENZEL GLASS CO., OREENHOLSE GLASS. French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudson St.. 101 Portland St., NEW YORK. BOSTON. Please mctUion the A mciican Florist zuhen wt iting, H. M. HOOKER GO. window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 59 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Please ineniion the A nierican Florist when writing. i»a«»««>«« I Holds Class Firmly See the Point lO- PEBtlMSS OlAElnff Points ue the beat. No rlghu or lefti. Boi of 1,000 poInU 76 oU. postpaid. HENHT iu DREER, T14 ChMtMii SI., PUIft., Fft. vmvvwvvwvi GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGS, VENTILATING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We furnish eveiything for building. Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 'S^K^L^trv? Please mention the American Florist when ivriling. D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS, Hot- House Glass a Specialty. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Many Electrotypes SUITABLE FOR Folders, Circulars and Catalogues FOR SALE BY THE AM, FLORIST, "* "c^.SSS2S.'* ^'■- flii /Aiif 'mm;N Ipiiiitir RmErioa is "the Praiv of the I/esseI; there lumj be mare cumfart Amidships, but u/e are the Erst to touch Unknau/n Seaa," Vol. XXIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, MARCH ii, 1905. No. 875 'iTi.HiiE Ik^mmmm fmmm TwBNTikTH Year. Copyright 1905, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. PUBLISHBD EVERT SATTJBDAT BY AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago. Eastern Office: 439 SIxtb Ave., New York. Subscription, 81.00 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. Oppiceks— J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, president; J. E. Freeman, Washington, D. C., vice-presi- dent; \Vm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Room 11, Boston. Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil Gity. Pa., treasurer. Twenty-first annual meeting at Washington, D. C, August, 1905. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Boston, 1906. Albert M. Herb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. THE CARNATION. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., March 23-SJ6, 1905. Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass., secretary. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Exhibition at Chicago about June 15. Arthur H. Fewkes, Newton Highlands, Mass., secretary. THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. The carnation — notes on carnation growing. . .275 —California carnation cuttings 276 —Huntington. Ind.. carnation exhibition 276 Roses— repotting 276 With tbf growers 277 —George \'an Horn, Spingfield. Ill 277 —Herman A. Hart, Cleveland, O. (illus.) 278 Chrysanthenuinis 278 —Marquis de Pins' seedlings 278 New transplanting truel< (illus.) 278 Marl;et gardens 279 — Prires of indoor vegetables 279 The Li'wis and Clark exposition 379 The retail trade 280 —Inaugural ball room decorations (illus.) ^80 New York 280 Chicago .281 Philadelphia 281 Baltimore' ; i%l Wasliingtoii St3 St. Louis ; 283 Cleveland 283 Obituarv 283 Best market violets 281 That misfit gl»ss larilT 284 San Francisco 286 Cincinnati 286 Thesc'ed trade .291 -French bulb and seed crops 294 The nursery trade 396 Boston 296 Our pastimes 298 lUilTalo 304 European horticulture 308 The allied trades 312 Notes on Carnation Growing. [Read before The Florists' Club of Phila- delphia. Pa., February 9, 190.5, by Edward A. Stroud.] I Iiave "jeen assecl to spealc on the carnation and haraiy know why, being probably the youngest growei' around Philadelphia. However, if my experi- ence will be of interest to any of you I am pleased to give it, telling you of our methods, which do not differ, as far as I know from the general cultivation of the divine flower. Doubtless, after the rose, the carnation is the most use- ful of flowers, its keeping qualities and the low price for which it can be bought bringing it in contact with the great- est number of people. There has been some advancement made in the culture of the carnation, due to the introduc- tion of the Lawson, by Peter Fisher, which, to my mind, marks the dividing line between the old and the new. The carnation industry may be classed under three heads: First the growing of the flower for the public; second, the production for cuttings for the trade; and third, the raising of seedlings. "With us it would be impos- sible to handle the three together and we think each grower should decide for himself which branch he and his place are best suited to and which will bring him the best results. We have taken up the cut flower production and our experience has been a practical one. As far as we can see there is no great secret connected with producing the flowers. We have tried to follow nature's laws, using common-sense, close attention to details, cleanliness and houses well ventilated. One of the most essential points, undoubtedly, is to have good stock to start with, for if the young stock is unhealthy there is little hope of ever obtaining first-class blooms. We select our stock carefull}', from flowering stems as much as possible. Of course on some of the new varieties we buy we are compelled to cut closer in order to get sufficient stock. We put in the sand first those that take the longest time to make plants such as Prosperity, Lawson, and Flamingo, following with those that grow more quieklj'. When rooted we pot them in 2-inch pots, then into 3-inch and if necessary in 4-inch. We take great care in watering, not allowing the young plants to suffer at any time for want of it; this insures us a clean growth. From the propagat- ing house we move them into the field or into the bench, the latter method being adopted by most of our modern growers. Our slight experience with indoor culture has not been a decided success over field culture, and we think that in our climate, situated as we are a com- promise between the two is much the best. We have adopted the plan of early propagating, planting in the field as soon as the weather permits and lifting the middle of July. These meas- ures have given us the best results, although we feel that, to make a fair test, planting in the house should be made the same time as in the field and not early in June as we heretofore have done. Tlie objection to indoor culture might be the throwing out of our plants before Decoration day and the poor prices obtainable during the chrysanthe- mum season. We throw out our old plants in July, take out the soil, white- wash the benches and then give a thor- ough fumigation after which the soil is replaced as quickl}' as possible, extra labor being hired for this purpose. Last year our houses (of which there are three, each 30x308 feet) were emptied .July 17 and planted with new stock August 3. This we consider vej-y important as it would be very poor economy to let the work drag along. We make a compost heap every fall, consisting of one part cow manure to three parts of soil, adding some air- slaked lime to sweeten things up a bit. We turn the pile once in the spring and again before it is wheeled into the houses. There is one point in regard to soil which we consider very important^ that we term its mechanical condition, which means a soil which will drain water freely, and at the same time dis- tribute food to the roots; this is par- ticularly important after planting from the field. The bewildering subject of stem-rot and its causes is, to my mind, due to impaired root action and a drowning process of watering. This can occur in the propagating bench, the pot, the flat or the field, and a check of some sort is generally responsible for it. We plant carefully, firming the ground around each plant and resort to frequent syringing, watering plants art little as possible while they are getting 27G The American Florist. Mar. II, established. During planting we shade the houses lightly with cloth, removing it as soon as plants have taken with the soil. Then the daily routine of staking, disbudding and watering begins and we are under way. The question of what varieties to grow is always an interesting one, the tendency nowadays being after some- thing new, and it is hard to resist the temptation to buy new varieties on see- ing the exhibitions at our flower shows. It is well to be progressive, but we would advise the man with limited The Late P. T. Huddart. (See obituary, page 383.) glass not to attempt too many. Three or four, in the various colors, which require the same treatment is best. It takes some time to become acquainted with the carnation and the special care it likes, and we do not pass judgment without giving each variety a fair trial, which cannot always be accomplished in a year. The competi- tion in carnations is becoming stronger every day. The people no longer ask for a white, pink or red, but mention the name of the bloom desired, and for this reason we think it is a good thing to tag each with its name when it goes to market. In this way the public becomes acquainted with the different varieties and we find out what is most popular. By keeping careful records we find that those that produce the greatest number of flowers are not necessarily the most profitable. Our experience proves that it pays to work together with, the commission man, keeping him posted as to what we will have and when we will ship. This gives him an opportunity to make sales which he might otherwise lose. We advise frequent visits to the whole- saler, not necessarily to see the pro- prietor, but to examine goods there, see how they are keeping, and compare with the product of other growers. Valuable lessons may be learned in this way. It is hardly necessary to call your attention to careful bunching and packing. In conclusion would quote Mr. Fred Lemon when he said at the carnation convention, "If you wish to succeed nothing is too much trouble." California Carnation Cuttings. Ed. American Florist:— You request experience with carna- tion cuttings from California. I received 1,000 about February 1 and I have lost three-fourths of them. I find they will not answer for this climate. I received 3,000 from Chicago and they are doing splendidly. They were all rooted cuttings. I do not think carna- tion cuttings from California will do anywhere east; the soil is different and so is the climate. I took the best of care of them, but all to no good. 1 see, however, that others speak well of them. G. Perry Mahood, With H. O. Hannah, Sherman, Tex. Huntington, Ind., Carnation Exhibition. The annual carnation exhibition of the Huntington Horticultural and Agri- cultural Society took place February 21 in the court room, Huntington, Ind. There was a very fine exhibit and a large attendance. In the competitive classes awards were made as follows: For best twenty-five Lawson pink, F. Boulon & Son, first, with Lawson; Wal- ter Shaw, certificate for Lawson. For best light pink, Eobt. T. Hallock, first with Enchantress; F. Boulon & Son, second with Enchantress; J. N. May, third with Phyllis. Best white, F. R. Pierson, first with White Lawson; H. T. & A. H. Funnell, second with Queen Louise; J. N. May, third, with The Bride. Best scarlet, F. E. Pierson, first for Flamingo; J. D. Cockcroft, second with Flamingo. Best crimson, F. E. Pierson, first with Daheim; H. T. & A. H. Funnell, second with Harlowarden. Any other variety, Thomas Eccles, first for Prosperity; F. Boulon & Son, second for Mrs. M. A. Patten; F. E. Pierson, third for Variegated Lawson. For roses Walter Shaw took first for twelve Bridesmaid and first for twelve Liberty. For 100 double violets, H. T. & A. H. Funnell took first and Wm. O 'Hara second. For 100 single violets F. Boulon & Son took first and Walter Shaw second. Certificates were awarded to the Cot- tage Gardens Company for new white carnation, Lieut. Peary, and for Eobt. Craig, the new scarlet. Also specials for Octoroon, Ethel Ward and Enchant- ress. A certificate was awarded to Jas. D. Cockcroft for seedling Crimson, an immense flower of fine form on a good stem. A vase of White Lawson, not for competition, was exhibited by Charles H. Allen. This attracted much notice. The committee very much regretted that, probably though an error, the Cot- tage Gardens vases contained but twenty flowers instead of twenty-five as called for by the schedule and so were disqualified from competing. They were very fine specimens and made a table not soon to be forgotten. It was also regretted that John N. May's exhibit suffered a little in shipping, so the Bride did not show its full beauty. Other exhibitors who received awards were, Fred Keiffer, for mignonette; Geo. Ashworth, for roses and carnations; Eobt. T. Hallock, for daffodils; F. Bou- lon & Son, certificate for tree form vio- let plants; William O'Hara for pot plants; H. T. & A. H. Funnell for phoe- nix and Anna Foster fern. The committee were gratified by the generous response to the invitation to exhibit by outside growers. A. H. Funnell, Sec'y. THE ROSE. Repotting. When repotting the young rose stock, which is usually in order at this time, the soil should be prepared practically the same as for potting off cuttings. That is, using a stiff, fibrous loam, mix- ing about one part well rotted cow or sheep manure to four parts soil. If the sheep manure is extra strong, one to five parts soil will answer. The two manures can be mixed with good results. The soil should be free of lumps, screening it fine enough to pack evenly around tho ball of the plant, which should be potted firmly. A little of the soil at the top of the ball can be removed at the edge. The growth on the young plants should become well ripened before shifting, but the eyes should not be started. Plants in this condition when knocked out of the pots will be found to have firm, white roots and should be potted at once so as to have the next growth get the full benefit of the fresh soil. This method of potting can be carried out until the plants are ready for benching. In shifting over root stock from 2-inch pots, shift to a 3-inch. Plants from 214-inch will also take a 3-inch pot bet- ter than a SVo-inch. Grafted stock from 2%-inch pots should be shifted to 3%-inch, as the pots fill with roots much faster than own root plants. A little sand to lighten the soil should be added, as they thrive in a more open soil. American Beauty roses require the heaviest of soil and from 2%-inch pots should be shifted to 3%-inch. In using 3yo-inch pots or larger, drainage should be placed in the pots, not thrown in carelessly, but placed so as j Herman A. Hart. to form a bridge over the hole. Broken pots in pieces about the size of a quar- m ter of a dollar is a good size to use. ■ Give the young stock plenty of room; ■ crowded plants become drawn up, lose their foliage and often get too soft to withstand mildew, black spot, etc. Give them the full benefit of the sun. Place J 1905- Th E American Florist. 277 the pots level but do not plunge them below the surface of the ashes on the benches. Syringe on bright days, making a fine spray with ordinary pressure, using the hose so as not to upset the pots. After shifting and watering thoroughly the plants should be run a little on the dry side until they start nicely. This will greatly encourage root action. A plant may become dry occasionally without injury, but never allow them to stay any length of time in a dry condition. In a few more weeks they WITH THE GROWERS George Van Horn, Springfield, 111. The capital city of Illinois, Spring- field, boasts of a rapidly growing flo- rists' colony, now containing fifteen establishments, and one of the impor- tant places is that of George Van Horn, the "Capitol Greenhfluses. " The pio- neer florist of Springfield, the late Louis Unverzagt, founded this business, which Mr. Van Horn took over some time HERMAN A. HARTS ESTABLISHMENT, CLEVELAND, O. will require watering perhaps twice a day, early in the morning as soon as the sun strikes them, and again in the middle of the day, which will give the foliage a chance to dry off before night. Do not forget to go over and water the dry plants before giving them a general watering. This is really the only way to keep the watering under perfect control and should never be neglected. Fumigating should be kept up as long as there is any chance of the aphis getting in their work. Sulphur should be applied by painting the pipes as long as the houses require heat from the boiler; during the rest of the season it can be dusted over the plants, using a bellows or a machine for this pur- pose. Plants that are kept free from mildew until benched or planted will start off nicely and will keep clean as a rule throughout the summer. Keep the plants carefully weeded and dis- budded. If the soil becomes baked, leaving the sides of the pots, as it often does, loosen the soil at the surface a little with a label or small stick sharpened like a knife, great care being taken not to stir the soil deep enough to disturb the roots; they should be a little on the dry side to be in a con- dition for stirring. The directions for treatment of the young stock as mentioned in this arti- cle will apply to the shifting they will require from the present time until they are planted. The soil should be mixed in the same proportion, per- haps using it a little coarser when using a larger pot, otherwise the treat- ment is practically the same. E. Warren, O. — Miss Lillian Dean has been elected president of the Portage County Horticultural Society. before Mr. Unverzagt 's death, after working as foreman for the veteran florist many years. There are 20,000 feet of glass in the plant which stands on Capitol avenue, two blocks from the state house, one of the most desirable locations in Springfield. Mr. Van Horn does a retail business almost entirely and grows his own flow- ers to a large extent. He has nine greenhouses, two of which are devoted to growing carnations, one to roses, two to ferns, one to palms and the rest to bedding and general stock. His palm house is his pride, magnificent speci- mens of commercial varieties and many rare sorts being grown in it. His favor- ite carnations are Lawson and Enchan- tress. Bride, Bridesmaid and Golden Gate roses constitute the majority of his rose stock. He has a large number of Pierson ferns and it ia a favorite with him. He has been signally suc- cessful in growing it true to type and has had large sales at good prices, sev- eral of his choice specimen plants attracting much attention at the last state fair. But he says: "Nothing will ever supplant the Boston fern." He has a large stock of this old favorite and also is growing a quantity of the Scott variety, with which he is having success. It does not produce many run- ners, however. Geraniums and other bedding plants are an important item in his trade. B. Herman A. Hart, Cleveland, O. The subject of our sketch is one of Cleveland's pioneer florists. Born in Deunnin, Germany, he went to work at an early age in the botanic gardens in Greisewald where he worked steadily for six years acquiring a thorough knowledge of the business he has fol- lowed for the past thirty-three years in the land of his adoption. He came to this country in 1872 and settled in Lakewood, O., where he managed the Nicholson estate until 1877, when he purchased his present place of business, which comprises three acres of city property. Here he began in a modest way and has gradually built up a sub- stantial business. His liberal manner and kindly disposition winning for him a host of friends in and out of the trade. A new range was built last year, as shown in the accompanying illustration. The old range where the office is located will be torn down soon, the office enlarged and a new lot of houses built. His business is entirely retail and the 50,000 feet of glass is insufficient to supply the demand. New Bedford, Mass. — The annual dinner of the New Bedford Horticul- tural Society was held February 28 at the Mansion House. Among the visi- tors were Thomas J. Grey and J. K. M. L. Farquhar, of Boston, Mass. Mr. Farquhar made an interesting address. William F. Turner, of the entertain- ment committee, announced that Edward Howe Forbush, ornithologist of the state board of agriculture, would give an illustrated address on "Birds in Their Relation to Agriculture," March 14. ill "n ill bJi! ■ I HI H«M»Mr>iniiiiiiniiF' HERMAN A. HART'S ESTABLISHMENT, CLEVELAND, O. 278 The American Florist. Mar. II, CHRYSANTHEMUMS Marq.uis de Pins' Seedlings. We ■were very much interested in the article by "p" in the American Florist of March 4, and hasten to respond to his inquiry concerning the action of the Marquis de Pins' vari- eties in this country. An appreciation of the conditions confronting the following: Souvenir de la Comtesse Beille, blooms of which were in the winning collections at the World's Fair Flower Show. This variety we think can be grown as large as F. S. Vallis and is of a charming color. Germaine and Poupoulc, twins, except in color, are certainly susceptible to high cul- ture, with possibilities of immense size and beauty, but peed a long season of growth. Mme. de la Verteville was a massive flower even as grown last NEW TRANSPLA (I..i|-i;t* p:ilin ill t NTING TRUCK. rausportation.) importer of chrysanthemums into the United States is necessary to a proper understanding of the opinion herein expressed. In the iirst place it is a long journey. Chrysanthemums either from France or England are in the boxes ten days to two weeks before they reach our shores, and after they arrive in this country they still have a longer trip before reaching our establishment than from Paris to London. Shipments from Eng- land or France are scarcely ever received before the middle of March, and frequently, as in this case, toward the end of April. It is necessary after this date to nurse the stock back into health and obtain cuttings for the fall blooming. Thus it will be seen that the first year's trial of imported chrysanthe- mums is apt to result in decisions which are not conclusive, to say the le_ast. Especially has this been true with vari- eties from England. Practically all of the leading exhibition varieties of Eng- land have been imported into this coun- try and tested and results are nearly always disappointing, unless it has been possible to give a long season of growth with the consequent possibility of obtaining an early bud. The Marquis de Pins' set was received the latest of all the importa- tions last spring, yet we consider that they made a fine record. A more robust and healthy lot of varieties it would be impossible to find, and we have never had a better average showing in the first year of importation. Among the sorts showing merit from a strictly exhibition standpoint are the year, though somewhat lacking in pet- alage, which fault should be overcome with an earlier bud. Odette was pro- nounced the finest novelty of the year by many visitors to our greenhouses. This variety and the two previously mentioned were past their prime at the time of the exhibition. Vierge Montbrunoise is probably the finest creamy white chrysanthemum for exhibition we have ever seen. It is of rather a soft texture and as grown last year with heavy nitrogen feeding showed a strong inclination to burn, but is not so bad in this way as Hero of Mafeking and many others among the English sorts. Proper feeding will undoubtedly overcome the difiiculty. Baron Rene Eeille, Belle Gasconne, Chas. Bacque, and Mme. de la Motte St. Pierre all show great promise as commercial cut flower varieties in the United States. There were no countev- feits in the set. This was very pleas- ing to us because so rare in imported sets. We certainly consider the Pins varieties worthy of extensive trial and believe that several of them will "make good. ' ' Fred H. Lemon. New Transplanting Truck. This is an entirely new departure in the line of transplanting trucks as the illustrations will show. It has a flat bed having one end tapered to an edge, anti-friction rollers having their jour- nals on the bed below the upper surface thereof, a pair of wheels on which the truck is supported intermediate, its ends permitting the truck to be tilted so that the uppermost plane of the bed may meet the ground, and a windlass mounted at that end of the bed oppo- site the tapered end and in close prox- imity to the surface of the bed, effect- ing a pull in a direction approximately parallel to the upper plane of the bed, a band adapted to pass around the ball of the plant to be transplanted, and winding connections between the ends of the band and the windlass. This truck has been in operation for almost a year now, and has proved in every way satisfactory in transplanting trees and evergreens, for moving large palms in tubs, tree stumps, and heavy stones; in fact the truck can be used to move anything that is too heavy or too large for men to carry; doing the work better, quicker, and with less men NEW TRANSPLANTING TRUCK. (.M'-Uu'd of Inadiiit; and iinluadin}^ tree.) igor. The American Florist. 279 than by any of the older methods. In transplanting, the tree is dug around in the usual way, and the ball under- mined as much as possible, then the side of the trench is cut away the width of the truck so as to form a run- way for the truck to get under the ball; the tapered end of the truck is then placed under the ball, and the belt that encircles the ball put in place; this belt is then attached to a chain from the MARKET GARDENS. It is said they are running short of cabbages in Germany and importing them from England. Prices of Indoor Vegetables. The prices of indoor vegetables at leading points March 4 were as follows: NEW TRANSPLANTING TRUCK. (LoiidiiiT. BLOT, Essex Greenhouses, N. Olmstead, O. Help Wanted — Bright young man tor assistant gardener on large private place at Lake Minne- tonka. Must have had some experience in plant- ing and know how to handle a team. Must be strong, neat and sober. Send experience and references in first letter and when will be able to start. 830 00 per month, board and lodging. Good treatment. Address D. W. Desmond, St. Bonifacius, Minn. Wanted— Scott's Florists Manual. State price. Fbank Wallace, La Marque, La. Wanted- Address of Soren Nielsen. Dane Good chance. Address Box 200, care American Florist. For Rent— 850 per month, five greenhouses, 9,000 square feet of glass, nine and one-half acres ot good ground, house and barn, long lease, 81,000 cash for stock, etc , near Chicago. Address Box 153, care American Florist. For Sale or Rent — Retail business in a live town, 5,000 square feet of glass, well stocked store in good location. Other conditions favorable. Good opening for capable man who wants to work tor him8»lf. Address Box 190, care American Florist. For Sale— Greenhouses and retail store in Gal- veston, Tex. Owing to illness will dispose of a good business at a reasonable rate. Have worked up a fine trade and the possibilities are unlimited.- FuU particulars may be had by addressing Box 175, care American Florist. For Sale— A greenhouse property in a flourish- ing town ot 8,000 inhabitants in the state of Indiana; houses stocked with roses, carnations, miscellaneous stock and bedding plants; a sep- arate store building in front of greenhouses. Foe particulars address Box 163, care American Florists For Sale— .V well established business in a thriving town in Indiana; 14,000 square feet. of glass," up-to-date stock in flne condition, ot roses, carnations and miscellaneous stock. An exceptional opportunity, as owner wishes to retire. Cash or payments. Last year's sales^ over 85,000. Address Box 195, care American Florist. For Sale— Nurseries of three acres, including 13,000 feet of glass; heated with hot water, fully stocked with palms, ferns and house plants; 24 OOO feet of lath house, 5,000 smilax, 500 Aspar- agus plumosus, etc. The site is on the bon-ton street, twenty blocks from business section. For further particulars and price address Houston. Lock & Bbown, 715 Braly Building, Los Angeles, Cal. For Sale— Having decided to retire from the greenhouse business we are going to sell our entire plant at a bargain, consisting of 13,000 square feet of glass, all built new and up-to-date, heated with steam, complete for carrying on retail or wholesale business, two dwellings, barn and all equipments for running a first-class estab- lishment; been established 13 years in a city of 10,000; no competition, elegant retail trade, plenty of land for enlarging. For particulars address Box 172, care American Florist. UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY. For Sale — Greenhouse property, stock and retail business, consisting of eight greenhouses and store, about 22,C0O feet of glass, fully stocked and in first-class running order, steam heat, electric lights, etc., situated In wealthiest part of Phila- delphia, right In center ot a growing population. Doing a first-class retail business. A splendid opportunity; only 83.500 cash required, remainder can remain on mortgage at 5 per cent. To cluse an estate. Box 114, care American Florist. FflR ^Al F About 50,000 feet of glass nearly I Un OHLL all devoted to carnations, one house of roses and one ot asparagus plumosus; bouses in splendid condition: two built last sum- mer; 72-inch by 16 ft. boiler heats the place with ease; another large boiler in reserve. Michigan's great coal field but a short distance furnishes coal at a very low price. A splendid lyholesale and retail trade well established; one of the best ship- ping points in Michigan, reaching with ease and comparatively short time, Chicago, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Detroit, the Saginaw valley and all points east, west, north or south. Splendid trade in field-grown carnation plants as well as rooted cuttings. Stock in flne condition. Soil and cli- mate just suited to growing carnations- both quantity and quality. Splendid water privilege for field and houses. An exceptional chance for some one to step into a well established business. Will also sell or rent a large or medium sized house. For further particulars, address ■ Box IS7, care American Florist. Florist Wagon For Sale. Built to order of the very best material, seat and sides upholstered in leather, two windows on each side, double plate beveled glass, color of painting, body dark Prussian blue with gold trimmings, silver trimmings on hubs, shafts and running gear, wheels painted vermilion red with black stripes, silver side lamps, eight movable shelves inside, everything first-class and cost $235 eigh'een months ago; rubber tires. All guaran- teed as represented. A flne wagon tor florist in large city; is very attractive. Will give six months' credit to responsible party. Have three others and can do without it. Price $175. WALTER BUTLER, Floriit, Chillicotlre. 0. 286 The American Florist. Feb. 25, San Francisco. SPRING TRADE LIVELY. Trade bas been going along at a pretty fair rate lately. The many social functions are all coming ■with a rush now, owing to the near approach of the Lenten season, helping things along wonderfully. Outside stock is begin- ning to come in with a rush as a result of the extremely warm weather we are now having. Fruit blossoms, etc., are now in great profusion and are being liberally used in decorations. Roses continue scarce. There is no change in the carnation market. We have noticed that the warm weather has put some of the varieties a little off color. It came upon the growers so quickly that they were unprepared for it. Violets are still with us and are very cheap not- withstanding the excellence of bloom and size of the bunches. Some of our growers will soon be in with Spanish iris. This flower was in good demand last season and brought very satisfac- tory prices. Harrisii lilies are nof over plentiful, while nearly all other bulb- ous stock is a drug on the market. NEWS NOTES. As a result of the recent appropria- tion made to Luther Burbank by the Carnegie Institute the world is to be given more fruits and flowers and trees by the eminent scientist. Mr. Burbank has recently acquired more land for his experimental grounds and intends to prosecute further experiments with the new products which he was compelled to abandon two or three years ago because of the expense being too great and the time unavailable. Charles F. Miller, head gardener to the Leland Stanford University, is mak- ing great improvements in the Stanford Arboretum. It was the intention of Mrs. Stanford to make this one of the finest in the United States. It was originally planned and designed by Thomas Douglass. The conservatories in Golden Gate park are always interesting but never more so than at present. The great variety of different stock is in fine con- dition and is a source of much interest to visitors. Supt. McLaren has devel- oped recently into a champion bowler. The last meeting of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society was largely attended and many interesting subjects were discussed. The society is gaining in strength and membership steadily. A. Lindstrom passed through last week on his way to Los Angeles where he expects to go in business making a specialty of ferns for the wholesale market. Frank Pelicano & Company have a splendid lot of kentias at present in their greenhouses at Ocean View. Charles Mitton, the young foreman for E. W. McLellan & Company, reports trade as being very satisfactory. Otto Haeffner is now with the Cox Seed Company at their greenhouses and trial grounds at Piedmont. King & Kress is the name of a new firm which has opened up a store in Reno, Nevada. Norma. Cincinnati. The bright spring-like weather of the past few days had a tendency to bring flowers along with a rush. Con- sequently we have a surplus of flowers •of all kinds with the exception of Amer- ican Beauty roses. Smilax and aspar- agus seem to be growing scarcer with a good demand. The market is glutted with bulbous stock and carnations and plenty of roses for all orders. Violets are fine with a fair demand, the call being mostly for single. A. Sunderbruch 's Sons and Miss Edith Kyrk had the bulk of orders for the funeral of Mrs. Louis Kuhn, wife of one of our wealthiest bankers. Great quantities of flowers were used and some elegant work was noticed. A. O. Williams formerly with Hard- esty and Company has accepted a posi- tion with the Rosebank Company. Martin Eeukauf, of Philadelphia, was in town this week. Park Superintendent B. P. Critchell is experiencing a little difficulty in getting about at present owing to an attack of lumbago. Next Saturday the Florists' Society will give its annual exhibition of car- nations and we look forward to a fine display. The writer last Sunday visited Eden park and spent a little time in the greenhouses. The large show house contains some fine specimens of palms while the croton house and fernery have a fine lot of blooming azaleas, cinerarias, primulas, etc. The half dozen houses of bedding plants are filled to overflowing with stocks of all kinds for bedding purposes. Mr. Knott and the men under him wiU have to do some calculating for room when repotting time comes along. The greenhouses are daily open to the public. A. O. Newport, E. I. BUSINESS CONTINUES GOOD. With cold one day and soft the next we are having real early spring weather. The streets are also getting cloudy with dust, which is a sure sign of a planting season to come. Our florists have had another good week of business, both in cut flowers and funeral work; carna- tions sell for 75 cents to $1 per dozen, and we noticed a few inferior ones at 50 cents; bulbous stock goes slow, and 50 cents a dozen is about all customers want to pay. As always, roses bring good money, the regular kinds $1.50 to $2.50, and American Beauty at $2 to $10 per dozen, according to quality. NOTES. A few days ago Teamster J. J. Dugan hauled a fifteen-ton Norway spruce from the J. J. Van Alen estate to the grounds of Commodore E. T. Gerry. Eight horses were required. Mr. Grifiin, head gajdener to Commodore Gerry, watched every detail. V. A. Vanicek and wife arrived home a few days ago, having come from vis- iting, for two months, Mr. Vanicek 's parents in Vienna. Mr. Vanicek also as usual made large purchases of nur- sery stock in France, Germany and Hol- land. Mrs. Arthur Grifiin met with a very painful burning accident some time ago. She slipped and in falling her right arm was stretched out for support and rested on the top of the hot stove. Andrew Meikle, head gardener to Mrs. W. S. Wells, has been having a birthday. Many of the craft called on him with good wishes heartfully expressed. The executive committee of the New- port Horticultural Society has been hav- ing a lot of. work lately arranging the schedule of prizes and exhibitions to be held the coming year. Asters bid fair to be a great feature here next summer, certainly twice as much seed having already been sold as in any previous season. Syracuse, N. Y. The month of February showed a large increase in trade over the preced- ing month, due to a greater number of social events and to the milder weather which prevailed. The month of March has also started in well and the pros- pects are that a good business will be done during the entire month. There is such a difference in prices charged that it looks as if a rate war was immi- nent. Up to this time there has never been any trouble over prices and it is hoped that there will be none. The public knows that the difference exists and the consequence is that the amount of "shopping" is on the increase. The purchasers try to buy closer than ever before. Some novel funeral pieces have been made recently by Syracuse florists. Wheadon & Hencle made a policeman's badge for the funeral of Jailer Alexander Gee. The outline was of Lawson carnations and the groundwork of white carnations. A band of purple immortelles extended across the face of the badge. At the top was a cluster of callas and callas were placed at the points. Roses were also distributed about. The death of Charles L. Beckwith, of Utica, occurred last week. Mr. Beck- with is known to all of the older gar- deners as having once been gardener for Eoscoe Conklin. He suffered from a complication of diseases and his death was not unexpected. P. E. Quinlan & Company have had a busy week supplying flowers for a large number of teas and receptions. Heurjf Morris has a fine display of plants and reports a good plant busi- ness. A. J. B. New Haven, Conn. The carnation exhibition given Tues- day, February 21, by the New Haven County Horticultural Society was a suc- cess in every particular. Frank Kini- berly exhibited fine Prosperity and En- chantress while James Bruce showed both roses and carnations in variety. John Murray of the Yale Botanical Gardens showed several promising seed- ling carnations, one a pure white, fringed, another a pleasing pink re- sembling Joost. A. J. Thompson made a good showing of carnations. Frank Kimberly read a paper deal- ing with the culture of carnations and Charles Kern gave the history of the carnation, tracing it back 300 years before the Christian era. P. TOPEKA, Kan. — The monthly meeting of the Shawnee County Horticultural Society was held at the state horticul- tural rooms, March 2. Mamaroneck, N. Y. — Christopher J. Sehelling will this spring build on his estate a handsome residence and mod- ern greenhouse. The plans include an extensive formal garden. igo5. The American Florist. 28r Specialization. The key-note of our success is "Specialization" — doing only one thing — doing it the best it can be done. Our entire equipment is thoroughly organized and exclusively specialized for the proper growing, packing and shipping of the right kind of flowers for the shipping trade. Ali of our experience is in that branch of the business and our entire effort is to do that kind of busi- ness with more people, and more of it with our old customers. Doesn't that strike you as being a good reason why you should do business with us? Price list sent regularly on request. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Qrowers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone Long Distance Central S79. VAU6HAN'S SEED STORE, 84-Se Randolph St., CHICAGO. 1 4 Barclay St., NEW YORK. lii^ Regan Printing House Large runa ol CATALOGUES Our Spaolalty. Write lor Flgurea. 83-91 Plymooth Place. CtllCAOO. National Florists' Board of Trade, OHIce: 66 Pine Street, New York. Credit Reference Book. A Bubscription to our Credit List will cost you 810 a year, and it may save you SlOO the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collections, we collect slow and doubtful ac- counts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that are in arrears? Le Jonrnai des Roses. Organ of the French Rosarlans. Published at Paris. Once a month with colored plates. Subscription $2.70 per Year. Sample Copies Free. AOMiNismrioN JOURNAL DES ROSES a SUISNES, Brie, Par Grisy-Suispes. (Seine et Marne), FRANCE. The Best Paper. American Florist Co.: — Enclosed find $1, for which kindly extend my subscription to the Amebican Plobist. It is the best paper of the kind I receive. A. H. Chilson. HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We oariy the finest and most oomplete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our speoialties are DAG- GER, 81.50 and FANCY FERNS, Al quality, SI. 50 per lOOO. Discount on larger orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN GALAX, 81.00 per 1000. Laurel Festooning, good and full, handmade Bo and 6o per yd. Green and Sphagnum Moss, $1.00 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss, 50c per bag; 5 bags, 82.00. Ivy Leaves, 84.00 per 1000. Sprengeri, 25o and 50o per bunoh. Asparagus Plumosus, 50o per bnnoh or string. Leucothoe Sprays, 8100 per 100; 87.50 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. All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cyoas 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. p. 'Phone 2618 Main. 8 and 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. N. Lecakes & Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. ^M^^ Tel. No. 1 2 1 4 ^^^^^^^ Madison Square ^^^^^H^t stands Cut ^■I^H^H Flower Exchange ^■ni^V Coogan Bldg., W. 1^^^ 26th Street & 34th / ^^ Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Qalax Leaves, Ferns and Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. fliMo and Bronze Qtlax Luvti, 75c per 1000. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX (Where quality la FIrat Coneldaratlon) Write, Wire or Phone the Introduoera, Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen.Ala. New Crop Southern Wild Smilax now ready in limited quantities. GE0R6E GOTSONAS & CO., Wholesale and Retail 'Dealers In all kinds of EVERCREENS. Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galas. Phone 1202 Mad. Sq. MAIN STORE, 45 W. 29th SL, BRANCH, 55 W. 28th SL, NEW YORK. THE KERVAN COMPANY, WHOLESALE DEALERS, All Deooratlng Evergreen*, Galax, Leuoothoe, Mosaea, Eto. 20 W. 27th Street, NEW YORK. Teliphohe 1519 Madison Sq. TO BUY OR SELL Advertlae In THE AMERICAN FLORIST. HARDY CUT FERNS. Fanoy or Dagger Feme, 81.25 per Vm. Galax, Brilliant Bronze or Green, 75c per lOOlf: 86.50 per case of 10,000. Laurel Featooning, baKjd-made, full sizes, 4o, 5c and 6o per yd. Made freeb daily from the woods. Send us your CHRISTMAS orders now and we will please you. Branoh Laurel, 35a per large bundle. Southern Wild Smilax, per 50-lb. case, S5.50, Laurel Wreathe and Prlnoeaa Pine Wreathe, made all sizes and prices. Prinoes Pine by the lb. and made into roping. Tell us your wants and we will name you prices. Tel. Office, NewSalem, Mass. Mllllngton,d. Very attractive. Price per 500, $2.85; per 1000, W 50. Send for samples. ELECTRO OF THE LUF, POSTPAID, $1 25. American Florist Co., .CHICAOO. % I - . 1905- Th E American Florist. 289 Randall for the Best TULIPS, single, all colors $2.00 to $3.00 TLLIPS, doable 3.00 to 4.00 DAFFODILS and JONQUILS 2.50 to 3.00 ROMANS and PAPER WHITES 3.00 LILAC, fancy I.OO FINE VALLEY 3 00 EASTER. We are booking orders now on Longiflorums for Easter delivery at $125.00 per ICOO. Our lilies are packed in boxes at the greenhouses and shipped in original packages, thus avoiding bruising by rehandling. Don't place your orders for Easter on any kind of stock until you have figured with us. 3. L. RANDTILL CO., 19 Randolph Street, Chicago. TRY OUR 6c and 8c ROSES. THEY CAN'T BE BEATEN. Fancy Grown CARNATIONS $2.00 to $3.00 Common 1.50 E.C.AMLING THE LARGEST, 0 BEST EQUIPPED, g MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED g WHOLESALE 0 fi CUT FLOWER HOUSE § S IN CHICAGO. 0 i 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPn ST., \ I CHICAGO. g 0 L. D. 'PhoneB Central 19T8 and 19T7. 0 Piease viention the Ania nan Florist when ivriting, FANCY CUT FLOWERS a Specialty. If you want Choice Cut Flow- ers at any time or ail the time, send to GHAS. W. McKELLAR, 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. ORCHIDS, WESTERN HUDQUARTERS FOR CHOICE FANCY VALLEY, TULIPS and all BULBOUS STOCK, VIOLETS, BEAUTIES, TEA ROSES, and CARNATIONS. Wild Smilax, Asparagus, Adiantum, Smilax, Fancy Ferns always in abundance. Also a complete line of all Florists' Supplies, Novelties and ^Vire Work. Long F'stance 'Phone, Central 3598. Automatic 36-3. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Dealers and />. Cl^... ,_^_ Growers of LUt \ lOWefS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. Please mention the A merican florist when writing, GEO. REINBERG, *rs?« Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. "We will take care of your orders at reason- able prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Whol^ale flower/\arl^ Chicago, March 9. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-ln. stems 5.00® 6.00 " •■ 20 to 24 " 3.00® 4.00 15 to 18 " 2.00®3CO " " 12 " 1.60 Liberty 6.00@1500 Chatenay 400@1000 Bride, Bridesmaid 4 00®. 10 00 Meteor, Golden Gate 4 00@10 00 Carnations 1.50® 2 00 fancy 2 50® 4.00 Valley 2.00® 4 00 Violets 50® 1.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 40 to Wa sprays 2.00@6 00 " Sprengeri 3.00® 8.00 Leucothoe sprays .75 Gaiax Leaves, Bronze, per 1000 1.25 .16 Green, •' '• 1.00 Adiantum l.OO Fancy terns .... per 1000 3.00® 2 50 Smilax 12.00@15.00 Callas 1.00@1 50 per doz. Paper Whites 3 00 Romans 3 00 J. a BUDLONG street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street.^HICAGO. WHOLESALE Boses and A Specialty 6R0WER of Please tnention the American Florist xvhen ■writing. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholasale Crowars of and Daalars In Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35>37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street. Morton Grove. III. OEIIOA.C^O« Please mention the A merican Florist when writings SINNER BROS. Wliolesale Growers AIIT CI AUfCDC and Shippers of UU I rLUvlEIld 5B WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone — Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. D. WOOD BR3NT, enooEssoB to BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Choice Carnations. Any quantity. Prices very reasonable. Wire or write. Careful attention given shipping orders. S8-6o Wabash Ave., CHICAOO. Vaushan & Sperry, Wholesale Florists« 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabash Ava., CHICAQO. Order your stock where It will be flUed with care and dispatch. The most successful growers of cut flowers, are those who sell their own stock. Give us your standing ordsr. PERCY JONES, Manager. Would Not liose a Numtier. American Florist Co.: — Enclosed you will find $1 for another year's sub- scription to the American Florist. W« would not like to lose a number as we can always find pointers in your papec which we highly appreciate. Frank Schoix. 290 The American Florist. Mar. II, The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. WELCH BROS. All VarlMias FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAQCER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinds. Liong Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. GRAFTED ROSE STOCK. Now is the time to order for summer flowering. KAISERIN and CARNOT, 2M-inch pots, SI5.00 per 100; $120.00 per ICOO OUR ROOT STOCK. KAISERIN, CARNOT, BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, 2!^-incli pots, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. I liave splendid plants of AMERICAN BEAUTY, cleaa and free from spot; 86.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. W. H. EI_UIOTT, Brighton, Mlass. ^.,i.iK.i..ft.rt..i..ft.ji..i..ft .i..i..ft.ii..i,.n.,ii.ft ni.i,.ft.ii.aiJial,^ -THE- J.M.McGullough'sSonsGo.[ WHOLESALE FLORISTS /LliBO 8DCCS880BB TO THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special attention given to Shipping Orders. 818 WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, 0. H.G.BERNING Wholesale riorist 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. C. a. KLEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pine Si., ST. LOUIS^ MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. Wbolfjale flower/\arK?fe Boston, March 7. Roses, Beauty, best 50.00®60.00 medium 30.00@45.00 " " ouUs 6.00® 800 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00© 6.00 Extra 8.0n@12.00 Liberty 1.00® 8.0O Carnations 1 BO® 2.00 " Fancy 2.00® 8.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 3.00 Smiiax 8.00®12.00 Adiantum 1.00 Asparagus 35.00@50.00 Violets 38® .50 Philadelphia, March 8. Roses, Tea " " extra " Liberty " Queen of Edgely, extra " " " firsts " Beauty, extra " " firsts Carnations Lily of the valley Asparagus Smilax Violets, single " double Adiantum Gardenias Mignonette BinfPALO, March 8. Roses, Beauty " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor. Carnations Harrlsii Lily of the valley — Asparagus, strings Smilax Adiantum Lllium Longiflorum Violets . 6.00®! 8. 00 .10.00®15.00 . 8.00@35.00 .40.00®60.00 .15.00®25.00 .40.00@60.00 .15.00@25.00 . 1.50® 6.00 . 2.00® 5.00 .25.00®50.00 .12.00@15.00 . .26® .50 . .35® .60 . .75® 1.50 . .12® .15 . 3.00® 5.00 . 4.00@40.00 . 2.00@10.00 . 1.00® 4.00 .12.50@15.00 . 2.00® 4.00 .4a.00@50.00 15.00 . .75@ 1.50 15.00 . .30® .60 Pittsburg Florists' Excliange, WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' 228 Diamond St., Supplies. PITTSBURG, PA. Seed for weekly price list and prices on large orders.. J. B. MURDOCH & GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 545 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. RICE BROTHERS, 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut flowers and Supplies. Wild Smilax Flowers Billed at Market Prices. Shippers of choice Cut Flowers and Greens of all kinds. Try us. ©tne abfolute 9Zot^tt)cnbigfcit ! J&termti $1.00 fiit mein Ibonnement. (S§ ift bie 5JSfItd^t eineS Seben prompt fut ben „SImerican giorift" gu beja^Ien, toeil biejer etne ab[oIute SlZot^toenbigteit fut jeSen S3lumen3ud)ter ift. Earl SRoegner, Sllabama. R.^C. HAYDEN, Sec«y and Treas. WM. J. MUTH, Manager. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO, Wholesale Commission Florists CHOICE BEAUTIES, MAIDS AND BRIDE ROSES, FANCY CARNATIONS, TULIPS, DAFFODILS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE FLOWERS. I5I6-I5I8 Sansom Street, Bell and Keystone Pliones. Open 7:30 a. m. to 8 p. m. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mioliigan Gut Flower Exchange, WM. DILCER, Mor. Fancy and Dagger Ferns. AM Cut Flowers in Season. 38-40 Miami Ave. DETROIT, MICH. Alway mention the American Flo- 5 fist when you order stock..jt WHOLESALE • FLORISTS. Bell .od Keyatone Phone.. 1220 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Fkase men/ton the A merican Florist when writing. SUCCESSFUL SELLERS arc the iocccaaftil crowera who advcrtiie \nJ^J^J^J^J^J^J^J^ -THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 1905- Th E American Florist. 291 THE RELIABLE Commission House, Jos.S.Fenrich 48W, 30lhSt., NEW YORK. Talaphons 325 Madison Sq. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 Wast 2Sih Strast, Telephone iOSS Madison Sq. Wholesale Florists. CATTLEYAS. GARDENIAS. ROSES, CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- ties. With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants in oar packing department, we are in a position to guarantee out-of-town customers who place their orde's with us that they wilt not be disappointed. J. K. ALLEN. Wholesale Commission Florist, 106 West 28th Street, BiT^W 'SrOIiJK. American Beauties, Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Violets, SItflo'II.eSs?*"* Tel. 167 Madison Square. Open every day at 6 a. m. Telephone No. 756 Madison Square. MOORE, HENTZ & NASH Wholesale Commission Florists, 66 and 67 West 26th St., NEW YORK CITY. Advice of sale note daily. Statement and check v/eekly. All consignments large or small receive the same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. I iolesaleWILLIAM GHORMLEY,commi8$ion | Pally Receiver and Shipper ot Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. ; I Tiltphonts 2200 and 2201 Madison Squara. JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily oi the Valley, Orchids and all Seasonable Flowers. 51 Weit 28tli St., NEW TOBK. Telephone 1905 Madison Squure. Original Pioneer House— Established 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30th St., NEW YORK. Wilolesaie and Commission Consignments solicited. Shipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone 626 Madison. FLOWERS SHIPPEO Br John I. Raynor, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York Market. ADIANTtM CROWEANUM sold here exclusively. 49 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. J. SELIGMAH. 30 years' experience. «. «. TREPEL. SELIGMAN & TREPEL, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 56 W. 36th Street, NEW YORK. OPPOSITE N. Y. CUT FLOWER CO. Everything in Cut Flowers. Consignmenis from growers solicited. Prompt returns. Best prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY. 44 W. 28ih Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 v'" "^8* » ^ove" OH them. West. Complete LONG DISTANCE PHONE MAIN 1189. Catalogue free. %\.ati open from 7 a. m. to 7 p. m. on week days and 7 a. m. to \ p. m. on Sundays. If you are a Regular Buyer of Cut Flowers we ask for achmce to show our ability to furnish the right kind of stock at agreeable prices, careful pack- ing and prompt shipment. Our consignments of Roses, Carnations, Violets, Bulbous Stock, Etc., were never larger or of better quality. Telaaraph at our expanse for latest quotations on any Cut Flower Supplies. From Cold Storage. We hive a tine lot of Lilium Longiflorum Multiflorum 9-tO inch bulbs. Write lor Prices. E. F. WINTERSON GO. 45-47-49 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. CURRENT PRICES. For Week of March gth to 1 6th. 1903. Roses. Per dozen. American Beauty, 30 to 36 ins $5.00 to $6.00 •' 24 Inches 4 00 " 20 inches 3.00 " 15 inches 2.00 " 12 inches 1.50 " Short 75 to 1.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00 to 10.00 Meteor, Gate 4.0O to 10 00 Roses, Our Selection 5. 00 Liberty 6.00 to 15.00 Chatenay 4.00 to 10.00 Carnations. We handle all leading varieties Per 100 Fancy S3 00 to $«.00 Good Average 1.50 to 2.0O Fair Stock, for bargain sales (Our Selection) Per KOO 10.00 ■Miscellaneous. Per 100 Valley »2.C0 to S4.C0 Violets 40to 1. 00 Callas 8.00 to 12.00 Paper Whifs, Romans.. 3 00 Harrlsii 10 00 to 12.00 Tulips, Jonquils, Daffodils 3. CO to 4.00 Sweet Peas 1.00 to 1.50 Mignonette 50 to .75 Decorative Stock. Asparagus Plumosus, per string $ .35 to $ .50 Asparagus Plum. Sprays, per 100.. 2 00 to 5.f0 Asparagus Sprengeri, per ICO 3.00 to 5.00 Common Ferns, per 1000 2.50 Galax Leaves, Bronze. perlCOO.. 1.25 " Green.. " I.OO Green Leucothe Sprays, per lOO, .75; Red, 1.00 Adiantum " .. 1.00 to 1.25 Smilax, per dozen 1.00 to 2.C0 Prices quoted herein are subject to change Tf>ithout notice. Wietor Brothers, ^' ^cmcA^r-* WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. -CURRENT PRICES. SUBJECT TO CHANCE.- ANERICAN BEAUTY. Perdoz Se-lnch stem S6.00 SO-lnoh slam 5.00 14-lnoh stem 3 0O 20-lnoh alem 2 50 18-inoh stem 2.00 12-lnoh atam 1.50 ROSES. Per 100 Bride and Maid {4 00 to 18.00 Meteor and Cats 4.OO to 8.00 6.00 to 10.00 2.00 3.00 Liberty. CARN ATIONS-Good stock " Large and fancy. KENNIGOn BROS. COMPANY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation has always been that we fill orders when others fail. All stock in season at Lowest Market Rates. THE HORTICILTIRAL TRADE JOIRNAL. The largest, brightest, and best advertis- ing medium for the Horticultural Trade in Great Britain, published weekly. Also THE INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL TRADE JOURNAL. Published quarterly. Both mailed post tree for one year for One Dol.ar. POELIBHERS : THE HORTICULTURAL ^PRINTING COMPANY, BURNLEY, ENGLAND. Instructive Reading. American Florist Co.: — Enclosed please find money order for $1 for the renewal of the American Florist for 1905. We are well pleased with the paper and find a lot of instructive reading in it. Fbache Bbothebs. Forcing Stock for Easter* AZALEA MOLLIS full of buds, nice even heads, force easily, 12-15 in. hish, $30 00 per 100; 15-18 in. hieh. $10.00 per 100. DEUTZIA GRACILIS, grown especially for pot culture; very bushy: 13-15 in. high, for 6- in. pots, $3 00 per HO; 15-18 in. high, for 7- in. or 8-1 n. pois 18 00 per 100. DEUTZIA LEMOINEI— Similar to Gracilis, but stronger grower, 15-18 in. high, for 6-in. pots, $8.00 per 100: 18-24 in. high, for 7 or 8-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. RHODODENDRONS— Best named Hybrids, busny and lull of buds, 20 in. high, $9 00 per dozen: 24 in. hieh. $12.00 perdozen; 30-33 in. high (heavy) $24.00 per dozen. SPIRAEA JAPONICA, $3.00 per 100. SPIRAEA NANA COMPAOTA, $4 00 per 100- THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, 0. r; BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS ,n L. Of Every Description SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. I I .J 294 The American Florist. Mar. II, The Seed Trade. AMIRICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIAnON. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, la., Pres.; L. L. May, St. Paul, Miua., First Vice-Pros.; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, 0.,Sec'y and Treas. Twenty-third annual convention at Alex- andria Bay, N. Y., June 30-23, 1905. Sweet Cohn is among the least active items on the list. Dealers report a slight advance in onion sets this weeli. So far business appears to be ahead of last year at this date. Para Edbber seed delivered at Sin- gapore, is worth $5 per 1,000 in boxes of 50,000. Dayton, O. — Bankruptcy proceedings ■were instituted against the Carney Seed Company February 28. It is alleged the firm allowed its notes to go to protest. The creditors say the firm owes $12,000 and has $10,000 in assets. Some of the most experienced seeds- men do not favor the methods of seed packing recommended by Curator William Watson, of the Eoyal Botanic Oarden, Kew, Eng., whose directions have been widely quoted in this coun- try. Washington, D. C. — The Brown Bag Filling Machine Company was granted an injunction against the machines operated in the Department of Agri- culture in the congressional seed dis- tribution by James L. Drohen, March 2, claiming infringement of patents. Profit in Onions. The salesmen at Covent Garden do not remember onions ever previously reaching eighteen shillings a case, which was the high-water mark during the period of greatest scarcity recently. A week ago Spanish onions were realiz- ing nearly three times as much as in the corresponding week of 1904. The dearth of English, French, and Nether- lands onions is ascribed to the extremely dry season last year, accord- ing to an English journal. French Bulb and Seed Crops. February 20.— The cold weather of «arly January nipped the foliage of the Eoman hyacinths, but it is expected that it has had no effect on the crop of the bulbs. Speaking of the Romans, the members of the Syndicate de Defense held a meeting a few days ago, but as it is still early and the crop is yet uncertain, nothiiig was decided regarding next season's quotations. It transpired that last year's campaign proved to be unsatisfactory and that the syndicate is more willing to come to an understanding with the commisssion dealers. As already stated, last fall was very dry in the growing districts; the 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Growers. SAN JOSE, CAL.irORNIA. drought is continuing and the chances for a good crop will depend upon the weather the growers experience during the next two months. To what extent the severe cold has been detrimental to the seed crops is difficult to say at this early date. It is only at the end of March or early in April, at planting time, that the amount of the damage, if any, can be ascertained. The question, however, remains open whether a short crop of vegetable seeds, enabling the dealers to get rid of the surplus stocks of the last few years, would not be preferable to a large crop. One article of which a good crop of seed is desired is the garden beet. On account of last year's dry weather many beet fields could be sown only very late and the plants were not as strong as usual when winter set in. How the roots have behaved will only be found out later on. The jobbing seed trade has been as good as may have been expected, every- thing considered, but competition was keen, prices were low and profits small. With the mild weather we have enjoyed during the greatest part of January and February, the retail seed trade started in briskly and was ahead of last year at same date. Whether it will continue so will depend upon the weather we shall have from now until the early part of April. Parisian. Newport, R. I. George A. Weaver, of the George A. Weaver Company, has returned from Hot Springs, Ark., where he has been for the past six weeks for the benefit of his health. Mrs. Weaver accom- panied him. John Robert Clarke has severed his connection as seedsman for the George A. Weaver Company, returning to Bos- ton. X. Even North Dakota Kicks. Nelson County Observer: Every year the senate fi^s several pages of the Congressional Record with sarcastic remarks about the national garden seed graft, but it is noticed that in the end the regular appropriation for the free seed farce is forthcoming. Western Seed Advertising. Delegate Wilson has sent the Blade a sack of seed for free distribution among the farmers of the valley. They consist of the following: Early Minne- sota sweet corn, Rocky Ford muskmel- lon. Early Scarlet turnip radish. Purple Top strap leaf turnip, black seeded Simpson lettuce. Call at the Blade oflSce. — Florence (Arizona) Blade. Providence, K. I. Carnation values have dropped quite a little the past week, few flowers bringing over two cents, with an aver- age of $1.50 per 100 for ordinary vari- eties. Lawson most of all has met with a small demand, as it is hard to use in design work, although the qual- ity has been of the highest this season. Roses keep coming along in regular quantities and no shortage reported; in fact this winter has been very regular in supply and demand. Yiolets stiU continue something fine and fair prices. Princess bringing 50 cents per 100 wholesale on an average. Smilax and asparagus are somewhat short locally. Bulbous stock is in regular supply. Business is satisfactory. M. M. Shamrock Seed. NO DUTY ON THE GREEN EMBLEM. Shamrock is free and Ireland is sate. An attempt on the part of Philadelphia has, through its customs officers, struck a blow at liberty and has been thwarted. Board No. 3 of the appraisers' stores struck the blow which defined the position of the lowly plant for all time. There dwells in Philadelphia a collector of revenue who is out of sympathy with March 17 or he never would have done it. "Thirty per cent ad valorem," said he, "on shamrock seed." Then it was suggested to him the seed should come in as free as grass, on which no duty is charged at all. "It there is anything which should be restricted in Philadelphia," said he, "that same should be grass. It is forever growing up in the streets overnight: bad luck to it." William K. Harris, an importer, made a protest. Judge Byron S. Waite, on behalf of the board of general appraisers, to whom the matter was referred, delivered an opin- ion, in which he declared it contrary to the spirit of American institutions to interdict or restrict, in any way. the wearing of the green.— Chicago Tribune. Now i$ Time to Sow The New Hybridized Giant-Flowered OBCONICA PRIMROSES CARMINE, PURPLE, VIOLET. Per 1000 seeds, $1.00; trade packet, .50c. Gompacta. A fine potter, per 1000 seeds $1.50; tr. pkt., 50c. Buttercup Primrose Grandiflora. Per lOCO seeds, $1.00; tr. pkt., 50c. The above offered Strain, is unquestionably the Best, Guaranteed true, and new crop. O. AT, ^a.xig;en, HOBOKEN, N. J. Please mention the A merican FloHst when writing- SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. .\I1 soimkI Itullis w illi Ii\'i' ('.outer shoots. I'er doz. 100 5 to 7 inches in circumference $ .40 !i^2.50 7to9 60 4.00 9tol2 ' 95 7.00 13 ili.Miijs .uiil up 1.75 14.00 TUBEROSES. Dwarf Pearl, flrst-olass, strong bulbs, per 100, »I.OO: per 1000, *8.00. Dwarf Pearl, iiiciliura size, per 100, 6Dc; per 1000. »4.50. Armslronii's EverbloominiE, flue for cut flow- ers, per 100, *3.00; per lUOO, *1H.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, GLADIOLUS. All strictly first size bulbs. Per lOO lOUi) Auifusta. pure whi-to, blue anthers. ...$3.00 $26.00 Breachleyensis, intense sciirlet 1.35 11.50 Ceres, pure white, spotted purplish rose 1.25 10.50 Mme. Moneret, delicate rose color 1.50 12.50 May, pure white, fl;ikcd rosy crimsou.. 1..50 13.50 Vaughan's XXX Florist Mixture. This mixture is niiido up from luimed white and light varieties and mixtures of light colors only. Per 100, $1.75: per 1000. ^l.=S.O0. CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph SI. NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. 1905- Th E American Florist. 295 Seed Bags FOR THE TRADE We manufacture a full line in Manilla, White, Amber or Colored Laid Papers. Also print in quantities. Samples on application. Send list of requirements for estimate. THE Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURC, MASS. Please meniion the American Ftorist when -writing Fertility Germs Some Boil raises better crops than others because it contains more nitrogen. Fertility germs draw nitrogen from the air —deposit it in the soil— make the land rich- insure immense crops. NITRO-CULTURE contains these germs. Sprinkle on seeds be- fore planting. Germs increase— enrich the soil, make nitrogenous fertilizers unneces- sary. J2.00 worth increases yield per acre enormously. Write for catalogue. 6 P NATIONAL NITRO-CULTURE CO., West Chester, Pa. Please men don (lie American Flo> hi u-lieu wtilnig. 1904 NEW CROP Asparagus Seed Per 100 Per 1000 Plumosus Nanus $ -55 84.00 Robuttus 85 7.50 Sprsngerl 15 1.00 We are headquarters for all the best flower seeds; 100 page catalogue free. Moore & Simon, I'Slerm 207 Market SI., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Gkowebs op GARDEN PEAS and BEANS For the Wholesale Trade, Grand Rapids, - Mich. SEED GROWERS Flald, Sweet and Pop Corn, Cucumber, Melon and Squash Seed. Write us before placing contracts. We have superior stock seed and can furnish you good seed at reasonable prices. Address A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA. IOWA. Please rneulion the A merican Fluyii.t when 7vriting, BURPEE^S SEEDS Philadelphia. Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seeds Our own growing, iust ripening on selected plants, 100 seeds, 50c; 500 seeds, 82; 1000 seeds, ^. B. H. Haverland, Pleasant Run, 0. BERMUDA Harrisii Bulbs THE "SEMPER IDEM" BRAND. I am now booking orders for July and August delivery. Prices on Application, j- j- j- CHAS. A. V. FRITH, HAMILTON, BERMUDA. CARL BECK & CO. SEED MERCHANTS AND SEED GROWERS. QUEDUNBURG, (Germanv.) Mangel Wurzel and Sugar Beet Seeds A SPECIALTY. We offer an immense stock of all seeds at moderate prices, to the trade only. General Catalogues free on application. English Correspondence. SPECIAL PRICES FOR LARGE QUANTITIES ON DEMAND. -leiogram Address: SAMENEXPORT, Quedllnburg.- Van Zanten Brothers, ROYAL NETHERLANDS BULB NURSERIES AND EXPORT TRADE HILLEGGM, HOLLIND. Wholesale growers of the leading sorts of IIYACINTIIS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, CROCUS SPIRAEAS, GLADIOLUS, PAEONIAS, Etc., Etc. We further ask your attention to our superior quality and special prices of FRENCll BULBS, ROMAN ItYACINTIIS PAPER WHITE GR., ETC. Ask quotations from our traveler MR. G. HYLKEMA. Care of Messrs. Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St., New York. Who also will send you on demand, catalogue and special prices of all Holland Bulbs and Plants. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Writs for Prless. LEONARD SEED CO. CHICAGO. HEADQUARTERS FQ2, Flowsr Sseds ONION SETS. bCILs Seeds for present requirements ready to ship. Contract orders for delivery after harvest 1905 are being booked now. Baans, P«at and Garden Seeds. Write for Pricks. Peacock's Dahlias. Send for beautifully illustrated descriptive catalogue and trade list for 19OS, Now Ready. L. K. PEACOCK, Inc., Afco, N. J. 296 The American Florist. Mar. II, I The Nursery Trade j AMERICAN ASSOOATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. W- Kirkpa trick, McKinney, Tex., Pres.; C. L. Watrous, Des Moines, la., Vioe-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirtieth annual convention. West Baden Springs, Ind., June, 1905. ^ Austin, Tex. — The governor of this state proclaimed February 22, arbor day, as a legal holiday and called atten- tion to the vast good that can be done by its proper observance in the plant- ing of trees. New York.— The contract for fur- nishing trees and shrubs to the Depart- ment of Parks was last week awarded to Frederick "W. Kelsey. Four bids were received, of which Mr. Kelsey 's was the most favorable. The contract is for a general assortment of trees, conifers and hardy shrubs, to be deliv- ered during the planting season of 1905. The amount of security required was $3,000. Newport, E. I. — Many large con- tracts are in the process of being placed, not only with our local nursery- men but -with many of the representa- tive houses in New York and Pennsyl- vania. Every large nurseryman who has been here so far this season has reported orders far in advance of any previous season for some years. More than ever is large stock especially in demand; and with many nurserymen, orders for hardy roses of the first qual- ity have been refused. Flushing, N. Y. — The partnership of Keene & Foulk, nurserymen, has been dissolved. A new company has been organized by Mr. Keene, to be known as the Bloodgood Nurseries, Incorpo- rated, with a capital stock of $50,000, which will continue the business carried on for many years by the dissolving firm. A new site will be obtained for the nurseries, the present site having passed into the hands of a New York syndicate some time ago, although under the terms of sale occupation can be •continued until June of next year. Nvirsery Notes. The following four varieties of double lilacs have proved the best and most distinct of a large collection: Mme. Abel Chatenay, white; Belle de Nancy, rosy purple; President Grevy, blue, and a real sky blue; and La Tour d'Auvergne, reddish purple. To be most successful growing the flowering crab apples, use paradise stock. The demand exceeds the supply of these beautiful things. Mahonia aquifolium, with bright yel- low flowers, fine clusters of showy fruit, and handsome holly-like foliage, is a very striking plant. M. To Kill Eoots and Tree Stumps. Ed. American Florist:— What can I use to destroy the stumps and roots of trees cut off near the *;round so that they will not grow? W. 8. The writer does not state if that refers to a few around or near a build- ing, or on a large scale in a stump lot. However, I would say, if only a few in a yard or near buildings, the most prac- tical way would be to dig them out. If on a large scale in open field not near building, get a man that knows his business and blow them out with dynamite. M. "Successful Fruit Culture." Samuel T. Maynard, formerly pro- fessor of horticulture at the Massachu- setts Agricultural College, has supplied quite a handy and seasonable guide to fruit growers in this little volume. It is a practical story and the book is freely illustrated. Each of the leading fruits is given separate attention and there are chapters devoted to "Some Tropical Fruits," "Propagation of Fruit Trees and Plants," "Fruits Under Glass," and "Insect Pests and Fungous Diseases." We can send you a cloth-bound copy on receipt of $1. Boston. SPRING SLUMP IS ON. The usual spring slump has set in and the prices have fallen off to a marked degree during the past week. The cause of this is the warmer weather, which has advanced the stock much faster than it can be disposed of. "Violets felt the reaction the most and the price obtainable would scarcely pay a per- son to pick them, but 15 to 20 cents per 100 was obtainable, and even at retail no more than 35 cents per 100 could be obtained. Carnations were also away off, good Enchantress bring- ing only $2.50 per 100. The other vari- eties of carnations were also down pro- portionally. Bulbous stock about held its own, that is, the colored varieties, in particular yellow. The white kinds, including tulips, could scarcely be given away. Boses are scarce, but as the demand is very small, there has also been a drop in prices. The prospects are for a continued low market for the next few weeks up to the Easter trade. NEWS OF THE TRADE. John Walsh, manager of the Boston Co-operative Flower Growers' Associ- ation, has been seriously ill the past week, suffering from an attack of lum- bago. The trade is looking forward with great expectation to the annual spring exhibition of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society. Additional interest is taken this year from the fact that the American Eose Society will hold its annual meeting and exhibition in con- nection with the horticultural society's show. H. P. S. Bellows Falls, Vt. — The Green Mountain Conservatory was opened March 1 in the Times block by a Wor- cester, Mass., firm of florists. Kerksville, Mo. — Mrs. B. F. Eades is now about again and pushing busi- ness. This winter has been the cold- est she ever experienced here. Denver. The weather has moderated consid- erably, and stock is now very plenti- ful. Where there were not enough roses, carnations, etc., on the market last week, everybody now has a sur- plus. Business is fair with all stocks, roses, carnations and bulbs at their very best. The Mauff greenhouse, at 1225 Logan avenue, had on exhibition the past week some fine specimens of the Alice Eoosevelt lose, with very long stem and elegant color. The Porter Floral Company, at Boul- der, has failed, and has gone back into the hands of the Cannon Floral Com- pany. Mr. Porter is now out of the floral business entirely. B. Manchester, Mass. The annual banquet of the North Shore Horticultural Society was held February 24. An interesting address was made by State Forester Alfred Akerman, of Boston, on "Forests." On the evening of March 3, K. Finlayson, of Jamaica Plains, delivered an address before the society on "Greenhouse Management." MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA Per lOO Bto 6-inch high 8 5.00 8 to 10-inch high 8 00 15 to 18 inch high 15.00 20 to34-inoh high 20.00 All strong pot-grown plants. JOE BROWNE, Nashville, Tenn. Lischy Nursery and Greenhouses. GREAT BARGAINS In Shrubs and Roses. 400,000 Roses, 2-inch pots. Hydrangea P. G, 3 to 4 feet $9 00 per 100 " 2to3feet 6.00 per 100 500,000 Privet, prices on application. Clematis Pan., 2 years 6.00 per 100 60 000 Field-grown Phlox. 30,000 Roses, 4- inch pots. Send for Surplus List. The ELIZABETH NURSERY CO. Elizabeth, N. J. Please mention the American Florist zvhen ivriting, THE Tottenham Nurseries.LTo Estabrished 1872. A. M. C. VAN DER ELST, Managing Director. Dedemsvaart, (Holland.) Headquarters for Hardy Perennials Camong which are the latest and choicest) 13 acres devoted for growing this line as Anemone, Aster, Campanula, Delphinium, Funkia Hemerocallis, Hepatica, Incarvillea, Iris, Peonies, Phlox decus- sata, and sufruticosa. Primula, Pyrethrum, Tritoma, Hardy Heath, Hardy Ferns. Also 5 acres Daffodils, 12 acres Conifers, (specially young choice varieties to be grown on), 3 acres Rhododendrons (also the best American and Alpine varieties), 2 acres Hydrangeas. We make it a point to grow all latest novelties in these lines. Ask for catalogue. Aim nhAtArt '"^porter, 26 Barclay St., NLW YORK. '^"R: f!!?I?"' English Manetli Slocks Tor Florist Rose Grafting. Grown by MESSRS, JOHN PALMER & SONS, Annan (Scotland). igos- The American Florist. 297 CACTI \Ve are now making a plant and seed collecting tour of Arizona. Our price list is as follows: Agave Applanata Parryi, 10c to Kt.OO. Cactus Rainbow, lOo to 50c. Cereus Glganteus, to 8 ft.. 50o to $1.00. 4 ft, 6 ft., 8 ft.: $3 00, $6.00; $10.00. Cereus Greggii. $1,60 to $3.00. Uasylirion Wheelerl, a beautiful decorative plant; an evergreen; grayish-green flowers, haidv, height to 6 feet. 25o to $5.C0. Echinocactus Polyoephalus, variation from Grand Canyon, scarce, single, in clumps, $1 00 to $5.00. Echinocactus Cjlindraceus. 5 to I2-in., 25c. 3 to 4 ft., 5 to 7 ft.; .$3.50 to $3.00, $5.00 to $8.00. Echinocactus Emoryi. 5 to 13-in., 3 to4 ft.; 25o. $3.00 Echinocactus Leicondei, 6-in. to 3 ft.; 25c to $3 lO. Echinocactus Phoeniceus, hardy, clamps, 2 to 1000 plants, Ic per plant. Ecbinocereue Engelmannli, single 5c; In clumps, 25o per clump. Whtte-spined, semi-hardv, 25c per clump. EchinocereusFeDdlerl, hardy, beautiful bloom, 25c. Echinocereus Wislizeni, 5 to I8-in., 25c to 50c. 1 to 2 ft, 60c to $2 60. Mamillaria Orabamii, single: clumps, 5o. Itlamlllaila Radlosa Arizonica, hardy, clumps, Ic per plant Opuntla. 25 or more kinds, many hardy. 5c and upwards. Yucca Radlosa, hardy, 25o to $3.00 Crates and packing material extra at cost price. Plants delivered at point of shipment 10% dis- count for orders by the dozen. 2056 discount for orders by the three dozen. aiOnQE ( M. J. HOCHDERFFER, Fliottatl, Arhon*. Collectors ol Flams and Seeds. Fruit Tree*, Kmall Frntt««OrnaineiitBl Trees. Evergreens and Hhrubi, Shade Trees* Hardy Koses. Ilardj Plants, Climbers, etc. The most complete pollectlons In tbls coontry. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— .St. Louis. 102 prizes New York State Fair. 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N. T. Drawn- lou r Established 65 Tesrs. Silver Ribbon Grass The new hardy perennial. The finest ornamental grass to be had— perfectly hardy can be used indoors and out, grows rapidly and does not turn green or run to seed. Strong field-grown roots, I6c each by mail, postpaid. $1.26 per dozen; $8.00 per 100 by ex- press, charges not prepaid. Can fill orders at any time. Terms cash with orders. James Vick's Sons, ROCHESTER, N. Y. W. van Kleef & Sons, Wholesale Growers ol all kinds NURSERY STOCK. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND, Catalogue free on demand. No Agents. Please Inspect our Durseries when in Europe. No agents. Beautiful Grounds. An illu&truied Manual containing suggestions on Lawn Making, Planting and care or Shrubs and Trees, with names and descriptions of varie- ties bardy and of merit. Also information refiard- Ing Landscape Plans, Topographical Surveys, etc. A book you will often refer to. Send for it to-day. Free on application. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave.. Chicago. California Privet 1 , 2 and 3 years. Also Cut- tings. Any reasonable offer will be accepted on lots of 5,000 to carloads. RIVER VIEW NURSERIES, ■J. H, O'HAOAN. LITTLE SILVER, N. J ORDER k NOW HARDY SHRUBS, RAMBLERS SPRING SALES and HYBRID ROSES roR Doz. 100 Each DEUTZIA GRACILIS, pot- grown for 7-inch pots S .15 $ 1.50 JI2.00 DEUTZIA LEMOINEI, pot- grown for 7-inch pots — AZALEA MOLLIS, mixed kinds, 20 buds RHODODENDRONS, for forcing, bushy plants, 8 to 13 buds 1.00 11.00 For forcing, large plants, 15 to 25 buds 2.00 .40 3.50 25.00 .10 4.00 30.00 20.00 Uoz. HYDRANGEAS, Otaksa, Red Branched, Thos. Hogg Dormant, 2-yr. old, pot-grown, for forcing. 5 00 CRIMSON RAMBLERS, strong, 2-year old 2.00 Strong, 3-year old 2 50 DOROTHY PERKINS, strong, 2- ycar old 2.50 100 35.00 15.00 18.00 20.00 Doz. 100 GRUSS an TEPLITZ, strong, 2- ycar old S3.00 SI5.00 MAMAN COCHET, strong, 2-year old 200 15.00 HERMOSA, strong, 2- year old.... 3.25 16 00 CLOTHILDE SOUPERT, strong field plants 1.50 10.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY 2.00 15.00 KAISERIN AUG. VICTORIA... 2.50 20 00 PAUL NEYRON 2.50 20.00 LA FRANCE 3.00 15.00 Anna de Diesbach, Perle des Blanches, Capt. Christy, Fisher Holmes, General Jacqueminot, Mad. Gabriel Luizet, Mad. Caroline Testout, Magna Charta, Marshall P. \Yilder, Mrs. John Laing, Ulrich Brunner, etc., allat 1.50 ll.OO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, III. ^Special Evergreen Offer? We are the largest growers of MAGNOLIA GRANDI FLORA in the South, having upwards of 200,000 plants now on hand. In order to place part of this immense stock ♦ before our regular shipping season commences, we make the following ofier. One year plants, jst grade, 6 to 8 inches, once transplanted, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000; $115.00 per 5,000; $200.00 per 10,000. ALSO THE FOLLOWING: Per 100 Per 1000 BUXUS ARBOREA, 2 years, 6 to 8 inches „ $2.00 $18.00 EUONYMUS JAPONIOUS, 1 year, 4 to 6 inches 1.50 12.50 EUONYMUS PULCHELLUS, 2 years, 6 to 8 inches 300 25.00 RETINOSPORA PLUMOSA, 2 years, 9 to 12 inches 4.C0 35.00 RETINOSPORA P. AUREA, 9 to 12 inches, 2 years 4.00 35.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS ELEGANTISSINIA, 8 to 10 inches 5.OO BIOTA ORIENTALIS var. ROSEDALE, 6 to 8 inches 3.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS, Rosedale, 1 ft, very fine 10.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS, Rosedale, 1 8 inches, very fine 15.OO ^JOSEPH W. VESTAL & SON, Little Rock, Ark^ RHODODENDRON MAXIMUM And other Hroad-Leaved EVERGREENS by the car load or in smaller qjantities. OrnamBntal TREES, SHRUBS and ROSES In great variety. HERBA* CEOUS PERENNIALS by the thousand. See our Special Herbaceous Catalogue and Wholesale Trade List. Send for them now. BAY STATE NURSERIES, North AbinDtn, Miss » THE MOON For » Trees, Shrubs, Vinea Yourl and Small Fruits. Ottcrlptive niastrated Catalogue Pre*. THB WM. H. MOON OO. MorriBVllle, Pa. CALIFORNIA PRIVET CHEAP 100,000 well grown plants, 3 to 4 feet, selected, M.OO per 100. Sa.OO per lOOO. 2H to 3% feet, 7 or more branches, $2,50 per 100: $17.50 per 1000: 20 to 30 in., 5 or more branches. 12.00 per lOO: »13.00 per 1000. 18 to 24 In., lieht,2 years, 3 or more branches, »1 50 per 100. J7 00 per 1000. All of the above boxed, f. o. b. here. For car or large lots write before placing your orders. CHAS. BLACK, Hii^htstown, N. J. Jacs Smits, Ltd. x^»i'«. (BBANCH AT BOSKOOP.) Wholesale Growers of ^Vnl^M'tli nursery stock, pot-grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. W^hen in Europe please inspect our nurseries. NAMDCR-BUSSUM, oear Amstordan, la oar II. R. thmt IHease mention the American Florist when writing. Muuson Nurseries. New catalogue now ready. "Can't buy trees right without it." Get itof T. V. MUNSON A SON, Deniaon, Tex. The MUNSON GREENHOUSES. Cut flowers and Bedding Plants for retail trade. WIU B. MINSON, Denisea, Tex. 298 The American Florist. Mar. II Our Pastimes j 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, 429 Sixth Ave., New York; Robt Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- .phia;or to the American Florist Co., Chioagoy At New York. The match between the New York Florists' Club and the Hoboken florists Saturday evening, March 4, resulted in a draw, 2,530 pins scoring for each side after three games. Philip Kessler, for the New Yorkers, made top score, 203. At Chicago. The ladies took an important part in the bowling match of the Florists' Club enthusiasts on Bensinger's alleys Tuesday evening, March 7. The fol- lowing scores speak well of their abil- ity, Mrs. P. J. Hauswirth doing espe- cially well. LADIES. Player. 1st 2d 3d Mrs. Asmus 120 113 102 Mrs. W. Kreitling lU 116 120 Mrs. P. J. Hauswirth 153 113 146 Mrs. Cochran 125 119 93 At Hartford, Conn. Tuesday evening, February 28, the bowling teams of the New Haven Hor- ticultural Society and the Hartford Florists' Club crossed lances at Han- sult's alleys, Hartford. The New Haven boys took two out of three, but the rolling was close. The scores fol- low: 1st. 2nd. 3d. Totals. Hartford 948 1025 1056 3029 New Haven 1129 985 1063 3177 At Painesville, O. The good work of the two Storrs & Harrison Company's teams continues. A series of two tournaments just com- pleted, gives victory in both instances to the retailers, as follows: RETAILERS. Player. 1st 2d 3d Advey 134 144 157 Delano 145 134 144 Lynch 131 139 154 Bmsley 170 153 152 Murphy 166 140 156 Totals 746 710 763 WHOLESALERS. Player. 1st 2d 3d Pool 125 128 151 Bartlett ...144 158 170 Hallman 162 139 142 Welch lis 204 142 Shumaker 151 143 137 Totals 700 772 742 RETAILERS. Player. 1st 2d 3d Advey 140 155 195 Kalley 166 143 132 Lynch 145 130 U4 Emsley 153 145 158 Murphy 148 144 174 Totals 752 717 773 WHOLESALERS. Player. 1st 2d 3d Pool 107 143 175 Bartlett 146 169 182 Hallman 166 136 150 Welch 137 128 179 Shumalier 123 128 136 Totals 679 704 822 New London, Conn. — The Gardeners' and Florists ' Club which disbanded sev- eral months ago has been succeeded by a new organization, the Eastern Con- necticut Horticultural Society. The society numbers already over 100 mem- bers, many of whom reside in Groton, Conn. On the Way. (Copyright 1905 by Tribune Company.) Thought I heard a whisper in the willows by the creek When a laughing wind came by and touched me on the cheek ; Surely then the willow twigs began to nod and sigh When the wind went romping on, a-laugh- ing back, "Good-by." 0, the wind was warm and glad and seemed about to sing — Wonder if it might have been a messenger from spring. Thought I heard a chuckle from the water in the stream — • Underneath the sheathing ice it long has lain a-dream — Still, I heard a chuckle from the water sleeping there, When the wind came back again and rum- pled up my hair. When the wind came back again and touched me on the brow — Wonder if it meant to say that spring is coming now? Thought I heard a murmur from the meadow and the hill, "WTiere the snow has hid the grass and where it hides it still ; But I heard a murmur like the shadow of a song When the wind came back again and tar- ried overlong. Surely it was something like a murmur that I heard — Wonder if it isn't that the spring is send- ing word? Thought I heard a drumming very faint and far away, » Like an army marching up the highway of the day. And the wind came back with melodies that seemed to float Like the echoed sweetness of a herald's trumpet note ! Something seemed to whisper of the blos- som and the bird — Wonder if it wasn't all a hail from spring I heard? — Chicago Tribune. Sherman, Tex. — The weather was still very cold up to February 15. On February 12 the thermometer regis- tered 4° below zero; the same cold weather as we had six years ago. Seasonable Seeds for Florists' Use. Trade Pkt., lOo. H oz. , 200. Oz., 60o. Lb., S6.50. Jioz. .20 VAUGHAN'S ASTERS. "THE CARLSON." The Early Late Variety. White, Rose Pink, Lavender, Marquis-Pink, Violet-Blue, Daybreak Pink and Mixed. Each, trade pkt., 20o; any 3 for 50o; or pet H oz., 30j; oz. $1.00. Branchinii or Semple. Best Late Variety. White Rose Pink Lavender Red Purple Light blue Daybreak pink I Trade Pkt, Mixed lb.S6.C0 .10 Vantfhan's Uprliiht White Branching 10 Vautf ban's Uprliiht Pink Branching >0 NEW EVER-BLOOMINC ASTER "IDEAL." Best Early Variety. This new Aster produces, perhaps, more salable cut flowers to a plant than any other kind. The plants grow from 16 to 18 inches high and are in bloom from the beginning of August to the end of September almost unin- terruptedly. In shape the Dowers resemble the Victoria type, except that the petals are looser so as to give the flowers a very graceful appearance White, lif!ht blue, dark blue.crimsou; each, trade pkt., 15c; Ji oz. , 30o; oz., $1.00' THE NEW CACTUS ASTER PATRICK HENRY. This is one of the best white Asters to out. The plants grow about 16 inobes bi^h'. the flowers are pure white, measure about 4Vi inches across and are double to the center. The petals are twisted or rather rolled like those of a Cactus Dahlia, hence its name. The plants bloom early, about with the Giant Comot Asters. Pkt., 25o; i^ oz., JI.OO. COBAEA SCANDENS, Trade pkt., lOo; Oz., 40o; lb., J4.00. .20 .20 Oz. .60 .65 .65 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Northern Greenhouse-Grown Seed. Per 100 seeds, 60o; 250 seeds, (1.16; 1000 seeds. $4.10. Price tor lareer lots on application. Southern Ontdoor>Grown Seed. Per 1000 seeds, $3.00: 5000 seeds, tl2.50. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS ROBUSTUS. NEW. 100 seeds, WOO; 1000 seeds »9.00. DECUMBENS. Fine for Cut. 100 seeds, 50o; 1000 seeds, S4.00. COMORENSIS. Like a Plumosus, but grows taller and quicker and is darker in color; splendid for cut. 100 seeds $1.03; 1000 seeds, »7.B0. TENUISSIMUS. 100 seeds, 11.25; 250 seeds, $2.65. SWEET PEAS. Oz. M Lb. Best White— Dorothy Eokford 10 .35 Best Lavender — Lady Grisel Hamilton 05 .15 Best Red— King Edward VII 10 .25 Best Pink— Lovely 05 .10 Best Bright Blue— Mrs. Geo. Higginson, Jr 35 .95 Best Bright Blue— Flora Norton 30 .80 Best Pink and White— Florence Fraser 15 .45 RADISH. Scarlet Globe, Vaughan's Select stock. Oz., 10c; H lb. lb.,70o. LETTUCE. Black Seeded Simpson, Vaughan's Select stock. Oz., lOo; M lb.. 25c; lb., 80o. m Grand Rapids Forcing. Oz., lOo; H lb., 30o; lb., 81.00. J EGG PLANT. N. Y. Improved. Pkt., 6c; H oz., 15c; oz., 28o. TOMATO. Pkt. hi oz. Earliana 10 .25 Early Michigan 10 .15 CreamCity 10 .16 Dwarf Champion 10 .15 NewStone 10 .15 CELERY. WhltePlume 10 .15 Snow White 10 .15 CABBAGE. Early All Head. Oz., 20o; H lb., 60c. Lb. .■7B .40 .75 .80 3. GO 3.00 1.75 25o; Oz. .40 .25 .36 ■ .20 .25 .3S 10 PER CENT SPECIAL CASH DISCOUNT. On orders over $2.00 for Flower Seeds if the cash is enclosed. This discount docs not apply to Asparagus Seed. Cash discount on this two per cent. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK, 14 Barclay Street. 84-86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. igo5. The American Florist. 299 Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1000 Chicago White $10.00 $120.00 Boston Market 3.50 20.00 The Belle B.OO 45.00 FloraHill 1.00 9.00 Queen Louise 1.00 9.00 Peru 1.00 9.00 SCARLET. Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond Gem $10.00 $75 00 Crusader 5.00 45.00 Adonis 2.50 20.00 PINK. Per lOO Per 1000 Phyllis $10.00 $120.00 Indianapolis 5 00 45.00 PINK. Per 100 Per 1000 Nelson $ 1.50 Enchantress 3 00 Lawson 2 00 Morning Glory 1.50 Joost 1.00 Higinbotham 1.00 Guardian Angel 1.00 $11.50 S5.00 15.00 12.50 9.00 9.00 9.00 I^OSE>S isooaD:^r> Per 100 Per 1000 Chatenay $2 60 $20.00 UnoleJohn 2.50 2000 Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid $1.60 $12.50 Bride 1.50 12.50 Per 100 Per 1000 Ivory $1.50 $12.50 Perle 1.50 12.50 Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond $30.00 $250.00 Rosalind Orr English 25.00 200.00 Chatenay 4.00 30.00 Sunrise 4.00 30.00 Perle von Godesberg 5.0O 40.00 BOSES. 2K-incli pot plants. Per 100 Per 1000 Liberty $ 5.00 $15.00 La Detroit tOO B0.00 UnoleJohn 4.00 35.00 Kaiserin 4.00 30.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid $ 3.00 $ 25.00 Bride 3.00 25.00 Ivory 3.00 25.00 Perle 3.0O 25.00 All plants and rooted cuttings add under the express condition that il not satislactory they are to be returned immediately when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. The King off All Scarlet Carnations ROBERT CRAIG ward) will Not Be Disssmlnatad Till 1906. First Delivery Commencino December 1,1905. THE IDEAI. CHRISTIVIAS CARNATION. A Genuine Non-Bursting Scarlet Lawson. JUST THE C01.0R OR THE HOUI.Y BERRY. Send your orders now, with privilege to cancel same at any time prior to December 1. 1905. if on inspection variety does not prove satisfactory. PRICES: $2.50 per doz.; $12 per 100: $100 per 1000: 2.500 lots at $95 per 1000: 5,000 lots at $90 per 1000: 10,000 lots or more at $80 per 1000. , %r7Jo^°" COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Inc., Queens, N.Y. Has Been Awarded The Following Honors: PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATE, American Carnation Society, 92 points. SPECIAL DIPLOMA. American Institute of New York. FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. New Yorii Florists' Club. 93 points. CRAIC CUP for best unditseminated seedling. Philadelphia. C. HARTMAN KUHN SPECIAL PRIZE for bestundisseminated seedling. Philadelphia. FIRST PRIZE best 100 scarlet, Chicago. FIRST PRIZE best 60 scarlet seedling. Chicaeo. NEW CARNATION William Pcnn A very pleasing salable shade of pink. I have grown it for Ave years and it gave me more good salable flowers than any other variety up-to-date. Should be planted by every grower of cut flowers it he wants a continuous cut of flowers the whole season. Every shoot a flower. I will mail 25 well-rooted cuttings free of charge for $2 50: $10 per 100, $75 per lOOO. 250 for $18.75. 10,000 cuttings now ready. All orders filled promptly. FRANK L KOHR, Lancaster, Pa. R. P. D. No. 3 THE NEW ROSE Wellesley n S a Welcome Addition to the List of TORCING ROSES. W Color bright pink, with reverse petals clear silvery pink, thus producing a combination that is exceed- ingly effective either in daylight or in artificial light. Growth is very free and exceptionally vigorous and will prove satisfactory every month in the year. Delivery strictly in rotation, beginning April 1. ■■- IB ■ r* r~ *^ - Mv MRrvlrinrl III J Iflili JIIIIIU Was the Sensation of the Chicago Own Root. Graflad. S 2S per lOO S 30 par 100 S S6 per 250 S 70 par 250 Exhibition. Easily Out Ranks any S200 oar lOOO S260 oarlOOO Other White. Awarded flrst-class Certificate of Merit by the American Carnation Society. Lawson Bronze Medal for 100 blonms and S. A. P. Bronze Medal lor BO blooms. We predict that this variety will easily displace any other white. We are booking orders now for delivery January 1906. Price, $2.50 per dozen; $12.00 per 100: $100.00 per 1000. Write us for other new and standard varieties. WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, JOHN N. MAY, - - • Summit, N. J. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md, Pieate mention the A merican Florist when writing. 300 The American Florist. Mar. II, Lowell, Mass. Business during the past few weets has been very active, with plenty of funeral orders. Then again the social element has made brisk demands for stock. The supply of cut flowers is on the increase daily. Bulbous stock, both cut and in pans, seems to be a drug. At present we are having good violet weather and this line is moving very well. John Gale is bringing in violets of grand quality and the supply is unlimited. Owing to such an extremely cold win- ter, some of the growers are shy on coal and some of them are experiment- ing with coke and fine coal. Some of the old timers say they cannot recall a more severe winter. M. A. Patten & Company, of Tewks- bury, have a fine carnation in their new variety, Mikado; it is a mottled bloom, and ought to please the most exacting. Dudley Hartford, of Bedford, tho veteran dealer in green goods, was in town last Wednesday, the first time for several weeks. He has been ill with the grip. Harvey B. Green had charge of the decorations at the board of trade ban- quet. Gen. Nelson A. Miles was the invited guest. Otto H. Bourdy has been shipping some of his stock to New York city. His Fair Maid carnations are of splen- did quality. Patten, the Florist, has secured the services of Geo. Fisher, formerly of Worcester, but lately of Boston. On March 11 Mellor & Saunders will open an up-to-date flower store at 30 Prescott street. E. N. Peirce & Sons, of Waltham, are shipping some fine azaleas and lilies to town. A. M. Louisville. Business last week was very good, there being a good deal more doing than the week before. The weather Sas been pleasant, and those doing pruning, etc., have quite a lot on hand. The sale of seed has also started, especially so of sweet peas and grass, and the out- look is very promising. Roses are of fair quality, but the supply is rather short, although there will be a large crop soon on. The demand has been very satisfactory. Carnations can now be had in quantities about equal to the demand. The quality of all the grades is very good. Violets, principally sin- gle, have been very heavily demanded despite the increased quantities coming in. The quality shows their season is nearing its end. Mignonettes of fair quality can be had in quantities a little short of the demand. Lily of the val- ley, although short for a few days, can now again be had in good quantity. Green goods can now be secured in bet- ter quantities. Nanz & Neuner are receiving plenty of carnations from their St. Matthews establishment, Enchantress being especially good. Their window always appears neat with a large assortment of flowers. William Walker had a pretty window 'consisting of some good azaleas, bulb- ous stock, and specimen cyclamen plants. F. L. S. ^ r 51 ftl fl f I nnc ^^^^^^ Cuttings i vdi Im llUild Ready Now s - I -TkAii nmintftiil Undoubtedly the best all-around White Carnation to Ijaay DUUniUUI. date. AU shouW grow it. 86 00 per 100; $50 per 1000. T\|..,|]{_ Eudd'8 New Light Pink Carnation; fine shipper and good keeper. t'liyiUO. $12.00 per 100; JlOO per 1000. C\\\i»7i6t\ AJt^hit^ Rudd's New White. Very productive. Sells well in *'"i*'^s" " lilWt« Chicago market where it is well known and liked. $1200 per 100; $100 per 1000. D/\K/>i^ r'wstirf Grand Scarlet. Orders booked now for delivery January, nOOCn UrOlg. igoe. $12.00 per lOO; $100 per 1000. \jyn\o T Tibrcrtn White Sport from Mrs. Lawson, and all who grow Mrs. VY imc L.a WdUIk Lawson well should grow this for white. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Per 100 1000 Albatross, white $5.00 $10,00 America, red 175 15 00 Boston Market, white 3.00 20 00 Cardinal, new scarlet 1200 100.00 Crisis, new scarlet 12 00 100.00 Crusader, red 5.00 4000 Dahelm. crimson 6.00 50.00 Dorothy Whitney, yellow 5.00 40.00 Eclipse, Uorner 8 pink 1200 100 00 Enchantress, light pink 4.00 30.00 Estelle, scarlet 3.00 2.5.00 Fiancee, new (April 1) 12 00 100.00 Flamlniio. scarlet 6 00 50 00 Flora Hill, white 1.75 15.00 Genevieve lord, light pink 1.75 15 00 Gov. Wolcott, white 2 50 20.00 PerlOO Harlowarden, crimson $2 50 Indianapolis, pink 5 00 Morning Glory, light pink 2.06 Mrs. Lawson, pink 3.00 Mrs. Joost. pink 1.75 Mrs. Patten, variegated 6 00 Nelson Fisher, deep pink 6 00 Prosperity, fancy 300 Queen Louise, white 1.75 Red Lawson, new red 10.00 Richmond Gem, new scarlet. . . 10 00 The Belle, white 6.00 Vesper, white 5.00 Varleiiated Lawson, variegated 12 00 White Cloud, white 1.75 White Swan, new white 10.00 VAIGHAIN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. Greenhouses, Western Springs, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. FINE « STRONG HEALTHY CUTTINGS ^^ /f -^ ARE / }^ £[^^£f^^y} 1 7^5^RED c "^^LAWSON $10.00 per 100 40.C0 per 500 75 00 per JOOO ORDER at ONCE W.J. PALMER & SON, Lancaster, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ROSES. Now is the time to place your orders and insure getting good ^ stock for planting. Summit, New Jersey. PLACE YOUB NAME and your ipeolaltiei before the purohnlng floriiti of th» entire country by advertiiing In BBNo AOMT. NOW. THE AMEBIC AN FLORIST. 1905- Th E American Florist. 301 CARNATION CUTTINGS. Our Cuttings are Well-Rooted and Taken From Selected Stock CLEAN and HEALTHY. PRICE LIST. Per too 1000 Lawson $1.50 $12.50 Guardian Angel i.OO 9.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.OO Morning Glory 1.50 12.50 Mrs. Higinbotham 1.25 10.00 Eslelle 2.S0 20.00 Chicago 2.00 IS.OO Adonis 2.50 20.00 Flora Hill I.OO 9.00 While Cloud 1.25 10.00 Her Majesty i.SO 12.50 Harlowarden 2.00 15.00 Orders Filled Promptly. WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Red Sport (OF MACEO.) RED SPORT has proved the greatest money maker we ever grew, producing more good bloom to the square foot of bench room than any other Tarlety on the place. During the glut the first half of January, we -could get but four cents for fancy Lawsona, but sold every RED SPORT bloom we had for five ■cents «acn. Every grower who was herein December was carried" away with RED SPORT'S possibilities as a future supply of a 'holly berry" red for ■Christmas. There la no pick in the blooms; they are all a uniform size and color. There are 40 or SO thousand buds now showing In the various stages of development, and there is not a split or ■off color bloom in the lot, and every plant is the 'picture of health. We will plant 20 000 RED SPORT for next season's blooming, the cut from which is already sold to two of Washington's leading retailers. RED SPORT is an easy doer and every grower can successfully grow it. Price for February £0, delivery: 12 for $1.50; 25 for $;.50: 50 for 84,00, post paid; $6.00 per 100; JN.OO per 1000. Siiaan I niiioo the most profitable standard UClill LUUlOC white, S1.35 per 100, post- 1: $10.00 per 1000. We guarantee all cuttings to be well rooted and to arrive in good condition. : : : : : A. B. DAVIS & SON, CARNATION SPECIALISTS. Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS. Send for price list of all the new and standard sorts. Wm, SwaynCg Kennett square. Phila. 500,000 VERBENAS WeW The largest and Fineat Stock in Ihe Counlry. PERFECTLY HEALTHY NO RUST. Prize Rooted Cuttings 60c per 100; tSOO per 1000 Plants, 2H-inoh pots 18.50 per 100; t20.00 per 1000 300,000 CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings Clean and Healthy. CRISIS, N«w Cemniirelal SeiriM 112 00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Per 100 Mrs. Patten $6 00 Judge Hinsdale 400 Lady Bountiful 5.00 100 1000 Wm. Soott $1.25 $10 1 0 Floriana 1.25 1000 Lorna 1.85 10.00 Eldorado 1.25 10.00 Mrs. Joost 1.25 1000 Enchantress 3 00 35 00 Per 100 Flamingo. $8.00 Dorothy Whitney 3.i 0 Golden Beantj 3 00 100 1000 Mrs. Lawson $2.00 $15 00 Adonis 250 80 00 Harry Fenn 8 00 15 00 Got. Roosevelt.... 1.60 18.00 Mrs. P. Palmer. .. . 1.25 10 00 The Queen 3.60 20 00 Per 100 Buttercup $3 00 Prosperity 2.00 Mrs. J. H. Manley 2.50 100 1000 Mrs. G. A. Nelson $1.50 $12.00 White Cloud 150 12.00 Flora Hill 1.25 10.00 Portia 1.25 lO.CO Queen Louise 125 10 00 Dorothy 1.25 1000 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing-— Finest Grown. ^^Orders booked for delivery In April, May and June. LIBEBTY, rose pots. $ 2 00 per 100: 3H-tnch pots, per 100 $11.00 BDIOES, BRIDESMAIDS, GOlOEN 6ATE8, KAISERINS, rose pots, per 100 .... 10.00 3M-inobpots per 100 1S.00 SEND FOR PRICE LIST. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa, Please mention ike A merican Florist when writing. Carnation Cuttings I FIRST-CUASS, Wei_l.-ROOTED,:CL.E:AN HEIAI-THY STOCK. Per 100 Per 1000 WHITE LAWSON '. $5.00 $40.00 NELSON FtSHER 5.00 40.00 LADY BOUNTIFUL 5.00 40.00 M. A. PATTEN 5.00 4000 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 THE QUEEN 3.00 25 00 BOSTON MARKET 3.00 25.00 Unrooted Cuttings at One-Hall Price. IMPERIAL GREENHOUSES, UTICA, N. Y. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing. VICTORY To Be Disseminated I906. $12.00 per 100; S100 00 par 1000; 250 •! 1000 rata. -PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR ROOTED CUTTINCS.- Per ICO WHITE LAWSON $6.C0 NELSON FISHER 6.00 MRS. PATTEN 6.C0 ENCHANTRESS 4 00 PROSPERITY 2.50 THE BELLE 6.00 LADY BOUNTIFUL 6.00 Per 100 HARRY FENN $2.00 GOETHE, light pink 2.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 1.60 MANLEY 3.00 MACEO 1.50 CEBVERA, variegated l.BO LAWSON 1.50 -5 par csnl discount lor cash with ordar,- I ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, . .If..,, New York City. | ▼w vwvwwwwww wwwwwwww wwvwvww vvw www 302 The American Florist. Mar. II, Montreal. The Montreal Gardeners' and Flo- rists', Club greatly regrets that the car- nation show had to be called off, although considerable trouble had been taken to nnake it a success. Trophies and other prizes were guaranteed, the hall provided and so on, but the only exhibit which arrived was 1,000 car- nations from the Chicago Carnation Company. A large number of outside growers had promised entries but failed to show up. The local growers did not intend to exhibit, but just to choose the varieties from which to place orders for cuttings. The executive committee of the Canadian Horticultural Association met last week. The date of the convention will be August 10, 11 and 12. The members of the committee were enter- tained by Mr. Pinoteau, city gardener. Visitors in town recently were: H. Wright, of Ottawa; J. H. Dunlop and J. A. Simmers, of Toronto. Luck. Flagstaff, Ariz. Colonel George Hochderffer, of Flag- staff and Miss Mary Johnston, of New York city, were married at Winslow, Arizona, November 8, 1904. Colonel Hochderffer has a fine ranch in the San Francisco Mountains near Flagstaff. For several years he and Dr. Purpus of San Diego, Cal., and Darmstadt, Ger- rdany, have been shipping cacti, agaves, orchids, seeds, etc., to Europe. Their shipment of Arizona and Mexican cacti to Frantz De Laet of Contich near Antwerp were awarded first prize at the Dusseldorf exposition last summer. Mrs. Hochderffer is a graduate in arts of the University of Toronto and for several years was a teacher in the Morris high school. New York city. NoKOTON Heights, Conn. — James Patience is cutting excellent carna- tions, including Enchantress, Prosper- ity, Flamingo and Harlowarden. He will devote more space next season to Bridesmaid and Kaiserin roses. VERY LOW RATES Southwest VIA THE WABASH Feb. 7 and 21. and March 7 and 21. THE WABASH win sell special homeseekers' tickets from Chicasio to many points in Texas. Louisiana, Kansas. Indian and Oklaho- ma Territories, at $20 tor the round trip. Limit, three weeks from date of sale. For maps, time card and full particu- lars, address any of the undersigned, T. P. SCOTT, Gen'l >., JUlwaukce, Wis. R. 8. GREENWOOD, M. P. Agt., Chicago. F. A. PALMER, A. G. P. Agt., Chicago. C, S. CRANE, G. P. & T. A., St. Louis. 200,000 CARNATIONS CI-EAIM, HEAL.THV STOCK. Queen Louise il.OO 810.00 Pres. MoKlnley $1.40 $12.60 PloraHlU 1.00 10.00 Gov. Wolcott 1.00 10.00 Chioot 1.20 10.00 Mrs. Tho8. Lawaon 1.40 12.50 Enohaotress 3.50 30.00 Mrs.Joost 1.00 10.00 Success 1.00 10.00 G. H.Crane 1.00 10.00 America 1.00 10.00 Harlowarden 1.40 12.60 Prosperity 1.40 12.80 Armazindy 1.00 10.00 ViolaAllen 1.20 11.00 Gaiety 1.20 11.00 Special prices on large lots. Unrooted pips at half price of above. 25 at 100; 230 at 1000 rates. Express prepaid at above prices. Cash or C. O. D. with privilege of examining. LOOMIS FLORAL COMPANY, Loomis, Cal. Receiver's Sale. CARNATIONS. Clean, healthy Rooted Cuttings. RED. Manley Mrs. Potter Palmer Mrs. Ine Flamingo Harlowarden RED. America PINK. Enchantress Mrs. Higinbotbam Mrs. Lawson PINK. Mrs. Nelson Guardian Angel WHITE. White Cloud Queen Louise Bon Homme Richard Flora Hill VARIEGATED. Prosperity Armazindy Her Majesty ROSE PLANTS, from 2-inch pots. American Beauty, Bridesmaid, Perles, Liberty, Bride, Golden Gate. Shipped promptly from Greenhouses of MICHAEL WINANDY. Write for prices and terms. EDWIN C. DAY, Receiver, 51 wabash Ave., Chicago. This NEW CARNATION has been thoroughly tried the last two years and is the best SCarlet Carnation we have ever seen. It is a money maker. Send for descriptive circular. Price, $12.00 per 100; $100 00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg. Pa. CRISIS ^ Have You Placed Your Order For I FRED. BIRKI The Commercial White? ^ If not do so. All orders booked ^ now are for Marchi delivery jk C^ JOHN MURCHIE, Sharon, Pa. \ ^^S.S.SKIDELSKY, Philadelphia. I Pleasr nienlion the Atnerican Flori&t ivhen zariting. CARNATION CUniNGS WELL ROOTED, FROM SELECTED STOCK. Per 100 Per 1000 NELSON FISHER $7.00 $60.00 MRS. M. A. PATTEN 6.00 60.00 FLAMINGO 6.00 60.00 CRUSADER 6.00 60.00 D. WHITNEY 6.00 40.00 ENCHANTRESS 4 00 30.00 H. FENN 3.00 26.00 MANLEY 3.00 86.00 FAIRMAID 2.60 20.00 QUEEN 3.00 26.00 BACKER & CO., BiUerica, Mass. ROOTED CITTINGS. Fine, Clean, Healthy Stock. Guaranteed. BOSES. Sattsfactlon Pet 100 Per 1000 AMERICiN BEAUTY 13.00 $25.00 LIBERTY 3.00 25.20 BRIDESMAID 1.50 12.50 BRIDE 1.60 12.80 GOLDEN GATE 1.50 12.B0 IVORY 1.50 12.50 CARNATIONS. RED Per 100 Per 1000 CRUSADER $5 00 «45.00 FLAMINGO 5.50 45.00 ESTELLE 2.50 2a00 PINK MRS NELSON....: 1.50 12.60 MRS. LAWSON 1.50 12.60 GUARDIAN ANGEL I.CO 9.00 MRS. JOOST 1.25 10.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 1.25 10.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 LIGHT PINK HIGINBOTHAM 1.00 B.OO WHITE BOSTON MARKET : 2.50 20.00 PERU 1.00 9.00 WHITE CLOUD 1.25 lO.OO QUEENLOUISE 1.00 9.00 FLORA HILL 1.00 9.00 VARIEGATED M. A. PATTEN 5.50 45.00 GEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. YOUR SEASON'S BUSINESS can be started now by advertising in this journal. Don't delay in commencing next winter's business. The best orders are placed early ™v™.I«f.«^^''''''" ° THE AMERICAN FLORIST TRY TtllB n^N« — : , — ■-? igos. The a mer i ca n Fl orist. 303 60,000 Grafted RosePlants We are now grafting on English Manetti the above amount of all selected flowering wood. NO BLIND wood used at all. We offer for sale, delivery about April 1st in ^y^- inch pots, thoroughly hardened off and ready to shift into 3Vi-inch, the following: Per 100 BRIDE $10.00 BRIDESMAID 10.00 LA DETROIT 12.00 GEN. MacARTHUR 12.00 LIBERTY 12,00 ROOTED CUTTINGS. Guaranteed all side shoots. No tops. READY NOW. Per 100 BRIDE, BRIDESMAID $1.50 CHATENAY 1.50 LIBERTY 2.50 PERLE 2.50 CARNATIONS. Per 1000 GOV. WOLCOTT $12.50 WHITE CLOUD 12.50 NORWAY 12.50 LAWSON 12.50 MORNING GLORY 12.50 JOOST 12.50 ENCHANTRESS 25.00 FLAMINGO 50.00 CRUSADER 40.00 ESTELLE 25.00 AMERICA 12.50 PROSPERITY 12.50 GAIETY 15.00 ALU PLANTS SHIPPED PROM HINSDALE. Bassetl ^ Washburn, Store: 76 Wabash Ave., CtllCAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. Rooted Carnation Cuttings. PINK Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress 83.00 $25.00 Pair Maid 2 50 20.00 Alpine Glow 3.50 2000 Lawson 2.00 15 00 Nelson 2.00 15.00 WHITE Queen 2.50 20.0o Queen Louise 2.00 IB.OO Boston Market 2.60 20.00 Marion 2.00 15.00 RED Flamingo 6.00 Crusader 6.C0 Crane 2 00 15.00 Mrs. Patten 6.00 Prosperity 2.50 20.00 Harlowarden 3.00 25.00 W« can furnish Cuttings ol all ths Standard Varlatlss. The Leo Niessen Co. 1Z17«rehSt., PHIUDELPHIA, PA. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS. CARNATIONS WE OFFER FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF THE FINEST VARIETIES. \#9HSAna4 Indlanapollt, JOHN HARTJE I Ind. FLSIVIINGO Rooted Cuttings now ready, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Cash with order from unknown parties. L. E. MARQUISEE, Syracuse, N, Y. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per lOOO The Queen 12.00 $15.00 Estelle 2.00 15.00 Flamingo 3.00 25.00 E. H. BLAMEUSER, Hlles Center, III. The Best Florists' Paper. Americax Florist Co.: — Enclosed find postofRce money-order (fl) sub- scription for the best florists' paper. F. R. M.\THISON. CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings WHITE LAWSON. The liing of white sorts. A strong grower and a free bloomer. \Vc have 5000 ready to be shipped. All orders will be filled in rotation. $7.0( per 100; $60.00 per WOO. Per W( 1000 I.^dy Bountiful ...$7.00 $60.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten.. ... 6.00 60.00 Nelson Fisher ... 7.00 60.00 ... 6.00 60.00 Enchantress ... 3.50 30.00 Boston Market . .. 2.60 20.00 The Queen ... 2.50 20.00 Mrs. T. W. Lawson ... 2.00 18.00 Gen. Maceo ... 8.00 16.00 Morning Glory ... 2.00 16.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt ... 8.00 26 00 Melba ... 1.50 12.00 Queen Louise ... 160 12.00 White Cloud ... 1.50 12.00 CRAFTED ROSES. 'We are now booking orders for future delivery. Write for prices. WOOD BROS, Fishkill, N. Y. PUase mention the A merican Florist when writing. Plsntis, Bulbs and Seeds. 1306 Filbert Street. PHILADELPHIA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 304 The American Florist, Mar. II, Buffalo. THE MAEKET. The opening of the Park theatre called forth a fine lot of flowers. The supply of stock is good and prices are good. Daffodils and tulips are in pro- fusion and also Dutch hyacinths which are seUiug. florists' club exhibition. The carnation exhibition was held as per schedule and was a good show and while the exhibitors were' not num- erous still it was good. Patten & Com- pany, showed Mikado. Its similarity to Prosperity was very marked. Palm- er's Eed Lawson and his pink sport ■were fine flowers. The exhibit of Theo. Venneman, gardener to George Urban, Jr., included thirty-five varieties, all named, from the oldest of thirty-five years ago to the present date. It was decidedly a good exhibit and he deserves credit for his patience in get- ting them to perfection. A very pretty vase of Robt. Craig was shown and My Maryland sent by H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md., looked like a good flower, but it had been too long on the road. The Lake Tiew Rose Gardens had Red Lawson and a white seedling, Gladys, ■which was grand. Fred Burki shown by John Murchie, Sharon, Pa., was a beautiful flower. R. Witterstaetter's Aristocrat was a beautiful flower and should be winner with the public. F. R. Pierson's Variegated Lawson and Daheim, were good. D. J. Scott had Harlowarden and Flamingo. F. B. Lewis, Lockport, had Enchantress aSTl Eed Lawson. The points scored by each were as follows: EXHTBITOB AND VARIETY. POINTS. Guttman & Weber. Victory 87 Lake View Rose Gardens, Gladys .... 87 Patten & Company, Mikado 84 J. Murchie, Fred Burkl 85 R. Witterstaetter, Afterglow 88 " Aristocrat 94 J. A. Valentine 87 F. R. Pierson Company, Daheim 84 " Var. Lawson 89 W. J. Palmer & Son, Red Lawson .... 88 C. W. Ward, J. D. Thompson Carnation Company, Robert Craig 93 C. W. Ward, Lieut. Peary 89 The judges were Henry Wise, Wm. Scott and C. T. Guenther. The visitors were numerous and there were: B. J. Meyers, Lancaster, N. Y.; C. H. Roney, Jamestown, N. Y.; Ri Reynolds, Oil City, Pa.; C. F. and Charles Christensen, Eggertsville, N. Y.; H. J. Wise, E. Aurora, N. Y.; C. T. Guenther, Ham- burg, N. Y. The regular meeting of the club was held and nominations for officers were made as follows: President, L. H. Neu- beck; vice-president, C. T. Guenther; secretary, D. B. Long; secretary, W. J. Peak; financial secretary, E. C. Bruecker; treasurer, C. H. Keitsch. The election will be held this month. Several stores have made window decorations for the automobile show which is bding held this week. Mr. Geddis of Geddis & Blind Broth- ers, Pittsburg, was a recent visitor. Bison. Bay City, Mich. — Boehringer Broth- ers will erect in the spring three new houses, 19 X 165 feet each, to be used for smilax and asparagus, palms and ferns, and chrysanthemums. The Foley Manufacturing Company, of Chicag.i, will furnish the material. ROOM WANTED. This is of interest to Cash Buyers. ROSES. We have 50,000 of them in 3, 2H and 3-inch rose pots ready to go out, of following varie- ties: Bride, Maid, Golden Gate, Ivory, Meteor, Souv. de VVooton, Kaiserln Aug. Vic, Perle des Jardins, Belle Seibrecht, La France, President Carnot, Gen. MacA.rthur, La Detroit. Ameri- can Beauty. Send list of your wan^s and will name you a special price for cash. We want room. PLUMOSUS AND SPRENGERI. We have some extra fine plants in 2, 3, 4 and 5-inch. A special discount of lO^J for cash for one week from this date. We must have room. Order quick. BOSTON FERNS. We offer this popular fern in 3, 4. 5, 6, 7. 8 and 10-inch pots. PIERSONI, in 8H, 3 and 6- inch. SCOTTII, in4. Band 6-iDch. All No. 1 plants. Also small Ferns (or Ferneries. Arau- carias, Ficus, etc., etc. Boom and cash counts. PLANTS IN VARIETY. Rooled Cuttings and 2.inch. Coleus. Petunias. Geraniums in red, white, pink and salmon, rose, and Mme. S&Ueroi. Begonia, Bex and flowering. Sweet Alyssum, Feverfew, Cuphea. Lantanas, Moon vmes, Vincas. Salvias, Alternaotheras, red and yellow, Ageratums, Coba^a Soandens, Pansies — seedlings or transplanted, etc., etc. CUT FLOWERS AND POT PLANTS. We offer Roses. Carnations, Lilies, Cinerarias, Obconicas, Hyacinths, Tulips, Genistas, Von Sions, Paper Whites, Romans, etc., etc. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, UK Please mention the A merican Florist when wfitinz- CARNATION CUTTINGS. THE BEST. NOW READY. WHITE. Per 100 1000 Lady Bountiful $6 00 S50.I0 White Lawson 6 00 tO 00 The Belle 5.00 40 00 Moonlight 4.00 30.00 SCARLET. Crusader 5.00 4000 Flamingo 5.(0 4000 Cardinal 12 00 100.00 CRIMSON. Harlowarden 3.00 15.00 PINK. Per 100 Enchantress $3.00 Mrs Lawson 2,00 Fair Maid 2.00 Fiancee 12.C0 VARIEGATED and FANCY. Mrs. M. A. Patten 6.00 Whitney, yellow 4 00 M. Field 3.10 Prosperity 2.00 Chicago Co. JOLIET, ILLINOIS. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF" Chrysanthemums and Carnations NOW READY Price list mailed on application. List includes all the best commercial varieties as well as some of the tried newer sorts. Strictly flrst-class stock. FOEHLMANN BROS. CO., GREENHOUSES: Morton Crova. Cook County, RICHMOND GEM. Per 100 Per ICOO Lawson $1 50 $12 50 Boslon Market 250 20.00 QueenLouise 155 10.00 Keep in touch with "MELODY," READY NOW. The free bloom- ing scarlet. tlO.Ut per 100; 140.00 per 500; (75.00 per 1000. Also Per 100 Per 1000 Mrs. F. Joost 1.25 10.00 Prosperity l.EO 12.50 the daybreak sport from Lawson. Qu3llty is O W. C. HILL FLORAL CO., ur Hobby. Sfreator, III. Nice Clean Stock ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. CHEIP. Enchantress, Nelson Fisher, M. A. Patten, Gov. Woloott, Boston Market, White Cloud and Mme. P. Joost. Also unrooted of last two varieties. Prices upon application. C. G. YELIE & SON, Marlborough, N. Y. Valley View Greenhouses. fROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS^ Per 100 1000 WHITE LAWSON S6.C0 JSO.OO FLAMINGO 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3,00 25.00 THE QUEEN 2 50 20.00 CARDINAL, from 2-inch pots 12.00 Uarchmont Nurseries, ^ Lsrchmont, N. Y. _j Please mention ihe American Florist when writing. Please inctttton the A "Uf nan I'.u> nt iclicn w> itittg. Bulbs and Plants. AIJGIST ROLKER & SONS, 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK, P. 0. Box 752. For florists' use, spring or fall delivery. We import to order. Let us appraise vour ^vants. jgos. The American Florist. 305 DREER'S HARDY PERENNIALS FOR SUAVMER CUT FLOWERS If you are not interested in a general line of Hardy Perennials, but have use for summer cut flowers you should consider at least the following leaders, which are the cream of the best sorts for summer cuttings; you will find them profitable for this purpose as\vetl as being an attraction to your grounds, \Ve have a large stock and the plants offered are all of such size that they will give the best pos- sible returns. For a complete list of this class of plants as well as all other seasonable stock see our Current Wholesale List. Anemone Japonica. Not the usual winter killed class of stock, but good vigorous plants growing iu 3-iuch pots. Japonica. red. Alba, white. Lady Ardilaune, extra large white. Queen Charlotte, beautiful La France pink double, and Whirlwind, double white. 7.5c per dozen; S6.00 per 100. Anemone Prince Henry. Large double rich deep piuk flowers. A fine new iiitroduction $2.00 per dozen ; $15.00 per 100. Per doz. 100 Achillea, The Pearl, strong 3-in. pots $ 75 S 6.00 .VsclepiasTuberosa, strong lyr. old roots 75 6.00 Asters hardy invar, strong 3-in. pots. l.Ofl 8.00 " Edna Meroia; a fine new pink var. 2.00 15.00 " Grandiflorus; large flowered late blue ' 2.00 15.00 Boltonia Latisquania, 4-in. pots 75 6.00 " Asteroides. 4-in. pots 75 6.00 Campanula Moeheimi. 3-in. pots 1.25 10.00 " Pyraraidalis, strong 1 yr. clumps 1.00 8.00 Caryopteris Mastacantha, 3-in. pots ... 75 6.00 Chrysanthemum Shasta Daisy, 2M-in. pots 60 4.00 Chrysanthemum Maximum Triumph 3-in pots 75 6.C0 Cimicifuga Simplex (rare) strong plants 3.50 25.00 Clematis Kecta, strong 2 year old ... 1.60 13.00 Coreopsis Lanceolata, heavy 4-in. pots. . 75 5.00 Delphinium Formosura, strong 4-in. pots 75 6.C0 " " Belladonna (rare) very fiee flowering 2.50 20.00 Diantbus Latitolius Atrocoooineus,2Ji- inchpots 60 4.00 Digitalis Gloxiniaeflora, 4-iii, pots 75 6.10 Doronicum Austriacum. 3-in. pots 1.00 8.C0 " Excelsum, 3-in. pots 1.00 S.tO Erigeron C'oeruleus Grandiflorus, 3-in pots l.fO 8.00 Eupatcrium Ageratoides, 4-in. pots 75 6.00 ** Coelestinum, 3-in. pot.s .... 75 6.00 Feverfew Little Gem, 2!^-in. pots 60 4.00 Funkia Subcordata Alba. 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 GaillardiaGrandiflora, heavy 4-inpots.i 75 6.00 Gypsophila taniculata, strong 1 year oldroots 75 6.00 Uelenium Autumnale Superba, 4-in. pots 75 6.00 ■' Pumilum, 3-in. pots 1.00 8.00 " " Magnificum, 3-in. pots 1.25 lO.CO HelianthusMultiflorus Fl. PI., strong. 75 6.0O " " Maximus, strong 75 6 00 " Maximiliana, strong 75 6.00 " Meteor, strong .' 75 6.00 Soleil d'Or. strong 75 6.00 Wolley Dod, strong 1.0) 8.00 Ileliopsis Pitoherianus, 4-in. pots 1.00 8.0J Per doz. 100 Heliopsis Scaber Major. 4-in. pots SI. 00 J8.00 Hollyhocks, Dreer Superb Double in separate colors 1.2h 10.00 Hollvnoclis, Dreer Superb Double in choice mixture 1.00 8.00 Hypericum Moserianum, 3-in. pots.-.. 1.00 8.C0 Iberis Sempervirens, 3-in. pots 75 6.0U Iris Kaempferi, 34 choice named var. i.;25 lO.W) finestmixed 1.00 8.00 " Gerraanica, 12choic3name var... 75 H.U(I " '■ fine mixed .50 4.00 Lobelia Cardinalis, strong 4-in. pots.. . 75 (5,00 Lychnis L'halcedonica, strong 3-in nts. 75 6U0 ■' " alba, strong 4-in pots 75 6.U0 Rubra, FI. Pi. strong 3-in. pts. ?.00 15.03 " Viscaria Splendens. strong 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 LysimachiaClethroides, strong 4-in pts 75 6.00 Myosotis Paluslris Semperflorens, strong 3-in. pots ,50 4.00 " Alpestris Grandiflora, strong clumps - .. ,50 4.C0 Pseonies in choice varieties; see cata- 1,50 12.00 Peustemou Gentianoides, 3-in pots 1.00 8.00 Physostegia Virginica, strong 4-in. pts. 75 BOO alba, strong 4-in. pots 75 6.00 Perennial Phloxes, 25 finest varieties. . V,S .S.OO Pinks Hardy, 6 best varieties, 4-in, pts. 75 6 00 Pvrethrum Uliffinosum. strong plants. 75 6.00 Rudbeckia Golden Glow, strong 4-in. pots 75 6.00 Purpurea, strong 4-in. pots. i.UO 8.00 Scabiosa Caucaaica, strong 3-in. pots .. 1. 00 8.00 " alba, strong 3.in. pots 1.(0 8.00 Solidago Rigida, strong 4-iu. pots 1.35 10.00 strong 4-ln. pots.... 7b 6.00 Spiraea Aruncns, clumps 00 8.00 Chinensis, clumps 1 25 1(1.0>) Filipendula. (I. pi., 4-in pots.. 75 6.00 " G:gantea, clumps 1.25 10.00 " Palmata, clumps l.CO 8.00 " '• Elegans, strong 4-in. pots 75 6.00 Per doz. 100 Spiraea Dlmaria, strong 4-in. pots i 75 $ 6.0O " fl. pi., sirong 4-in. pts. 75 6.00 StaticeEximia, strong 3-in. pots 75 6,0(> " Gmelini, strong 3-in. pots 75 6.00 " Latifolia, strong 3-in. pots 75 6.00 Stokesia Cj^anoa, strong 3-in. pots 1. 00 5.00 Sweet Williams, strong 4-in. pots 60 4.00^ " " largeclumps 75 6.00 Thalictrum .\quilegifolJura .\tropur- purea, 4-in. pots 1.00 8.0O Thalictrum .Vquilegiafolium Album, 4-in pots 2.00 15.00 Thalictrum Aquilegifolium Roseum 4-in. pots 1. 00 8.00 Trolliua Aurantiacus, 4-in. pots 1.50 10. 00' Europaeus. 4-in. pots 1.00 8 00 *' .Taponicus Excelsior, 4-iu. pts. 1..50 10.00^ " Orange Globe, 4-in. pots 2.50 18.00 Tritoma PHtzerii,strong per lOOO $50.00 l.OO 6.00 Coralina ' 50.00 1 00 6.00 MacowanU" " " 75.00 1.00 8.0O " Uvaria Gra'diflora, strng per 1000 ■■••....50.00 100 6.0O Valeriana Coccinea, 4-in. pots . .. 1.00 80O alba, 4-in. pots... !.00 8.00 Officinalis. 4-iii. pots 1.00 8.00' HENRY A. DREER, (INCORPORATED) 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. SPECIAL OFFER ROOTED CUTTINGS strong. Healthy and Well-Rooted. Per 100 1000 N. Fisher. ...»5.00 Indianapolis 4 00 Encbantress 2.50 824.00 B. Market.. 1.75 16.00 Estelle 1.76 15.00 Per 100 Wolcott ....JiOO Lawson .... 1.25 Glacier 125 Prosperity.. 1.60 1000 J18.C0 12.00 12.00 14.00 Dovblc Fringed Petunias Zl^^^ headquarters for these. Sis distinct novelties, labeled, $1.25 per 100; tClO.OO per 1000. CnlvTTi Two Beit, Lord Fauntleroy (dwarf), JOlVia, Bonfire (tall), »1 pet 100; »8 perlOOO. The W.T.Buckley Co., """"J?:'"'-'*' Please mention the American Florist when writing. 200,000 YOUNG ROSES FOR THE TRADE, Large Assortment: H. P., H. T., Tea, Etc. .'\11 grown from wood taken from plants in the field, and never forced. Figure this out for yourself— whether better than forced stock. Stock hard and safely shipped anywhere. Send for our low prices and let us tell you what we have. LOS ANCELES, L . GAL. California Rose Co., Mrs. Winters The beautiful new white is still queen of the world, strong tubers, WOOO per 100. Ingeborg Egetand the leading scarlet cactuB, $3.00 per doz.; 8-20 per 100. Oiher novel- ties and staadarda. Also double field- grown Hollyhocks, true to color, $3.00 per 100. Gladioli, Peonies and Hardy Plants. Send for catalogue. W. W. WILMORE. Dahlia Specialist, Box 382, DENVER, COL. Orchids! f^ Arrived in fine condition CATfLEYA MENDELLII, DENDROBIUM W4RDIANUM, LAtLIA ANCEPS and ONCIDIUMTIGRINUM UNGUICULATUM. We also otter a fine lot of well-grown bulbs of CALANTHE VEITCHM. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orchid OroTvers and Importers. CYCLAMEN SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. My well- known strain in five true colors (seedlings), twice transplanted from flats, including the fringed variety, well-grown plants, $3 00 per 100; J25.00' per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAIL MADER. East Stroudsburg. Pa. Stanley & Co. SOUTHGATE, ENGLAND. The Live Orchid Importers are constantly^ receiving importations of the finest character. They Solicit Enquirla*. Brazilian Species shipped in buIke.K Brazilian Port. Cattleya MOMlae, C. labiata, C. Warnerii. C. Harrisoniae now arriv- ing in perfect, leafy, dormant condition. Paeonias ,.,.» FCSTIVA MAXIMA «35 00 WHITE (generally called Queen Victoria) 9.00 FRACRANS, the tall growing, lieavy b'ooming variety G.OO* For 1000 rates and other varieties, write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Hease mention the A merican Florist when uititing. Successful Growers are Wanted To know that they can dispose of all their surplus stock by Advertising in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW. 306 The American Florist. Mar. II, Toronto. THE MAEKET. Trade the past week lias been exceed- ingly good and stock has been cleaned up in fine shape. The supply of roses has become much larger but is yet not sufficient to supply the heavy demand. American Beauty continues in heavy demand, but few orders are filled. The plants, however, show marked improve- ment and buds are setting nicely. Feb- ruary was considerably behind the average for sunshine, but now that the weather is considerably brighter the rose crop will get heavier. The stock that is coming in is of very select grade and teas command $15 per 100, $8 being realized for No. 2. The car- nation market has been relieved of an over-supply and whites are getting scarce. Bulbous stock, though plentiful everywhere, is meeting with fair demand, but prices have Ibeen cut very low. NOTES. The bulb growers are complaining of the failure in some instances of the tulip crop, the flowers of which do not develop. The bulbs look perfectly healthy and of good size, but have been gathered before they had ripened. This city lost one of her best citizens in the death of E. F. Clarke, M. P., whose funeral created the heaviest demand for flowers which we have seen for several years. K. Jennings, of Brampton, is cutting finely grown sweet peas; these have been specialties with him the past three years and are not equaled in this sec- tion. Arthur Frost has a heavy crop on his ever blooming callas, but the heavy demand for funeral flowers keeps them well used up. Wm. Fendley is cutting violets by the tens of thousands; many of his Princess have 15-ineh stems and flowers like pan- sieg. J. H. Dunlop is sending in some well grown double lilacs and rhododendrons which meet with ready sale. Grobba & Wandrey have been bring- ing in pyramid azaleas which are well flowered. Visitors: Thomas Knight, of Julius Roehrs Company, and R. Jennings, Brampton. " H. G. D. Orange, N. J. Fruit under glass was made the topic of the monthly meeting of the New Jersey Florieultural Society on March 3. William Turner, superintendent of the estate of M. C. Borden, Oceanic, N. J., ex-president of the Monmouth Horticultural Society, was the speaker and treated grapes, peaches, nectarines and plums successively, their soil fer- tilization, fruiting and general treat- ment. The topic brought out a good showing of members and visitors and the discussion which followed was gen- eral. The exhibition of flowers was the sec- ond in the contest for the society's prizes and the display of roses, orchids and carnations was, to quote the speaker of the evening, "more than cred- itable." A fine and rare hybrid cat- tleya and Dcndrobium iiobile grown in a 5-inch basket, with 124 flowers, from the collection of Henry Graves of Orange, flowered by Edwin Thomas, and C. Harrisoniae and 0. Triante from the houses of William Barr, of Llewellyn Park, flowered by Arthur Bodwell, attracted much attention. The judges for the evening were Joseph A. Manda, Arthur T. Caparn and Henry Hilbig. Thomas Jones, of Short Hills, and .James Lang were placed in nomination for membership. Alex. Smith and Otto Manetz were elected members. On motion of Walter Gray, a special dahlia exhibition was decided upon and given over to the executive committee with power. J. B. D. Wanted 100 Aniigonon Leptopus. 250 AllamandaWilliamsi. 200 Oleander Variegatum. Should be pleased to receive your reply with quotations for any number you may be able to furnish of above varieties not exceeding amounts stated. Address The TEMPLIN CO., Calla, O. Please mentiou the A inerican Floriit when zuriting. EAST BRIOCEWATER, MASS. Dormant roots in excellent condition. J. D. Eslie, one of the very finest red varieties with green foliage, S2.50 per 100. David Harum, bright Vermillion, good bronze foliaee, $2 50 per 100. Mile. Berat, the leading pink, $1.00 per 100; S9.C0 per 1000. Guaranteed true to name. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Please meniion the American Florist when writing, 100,000 Alternantheras. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS. Brilliantissima, the best deep red, 75c per 100; S6 00 per 1000. A. Nana, yellow, 50o per 100; $4 00 per 1000. P. Major, red, 50o per 100; $4.00 per 1000. Special prices on 5,000 or more. DAVIS BROS., Morrison, III. 'Siii^t i.n n^ij.n ;s7 (<'/.■/ ffVJi (.^ui y ,'?// rtoijit.nu ^'^v^j^j The Brockton Dahlia Farm Was frozen up last year, but is thav/ed out this year, and ia ready for business, with the hnest collection of Dahlias in the United States. Send for price list. W. p. LOTHROP, Please mention the American Florist when writing. HINODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TINY PLANTS, in 2 and 3-in. decorated Japan- ese pots, 815.00, S20.00 and S25.00 per lOO. RHAPIS, 5 to 15 shoots, 50 cents each. CASH WITH ORDER. lARGEST GROWERS OF EASTER HUES. WOODSIDE. N. Y. and WHITESTONE. L. I., N.Y. Hease mention the American Florist when writing. RUDBECKIA. Per 100 Extra choice, large clumps 15.00 Asp. Sprsngerl, extra quality, 2M-in. pots... 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, extra quality, Vri-'v^- pots... 2.60 Asp. Plumosus, extra quality, 3-in. pots 4.00 JOHN BROD, Niles Center, III. please mention the American Florist when -writinv MOLLER*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. MoUei's Deutsche Gartner Zeltung is published weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription $3.00 per annum, Including postage. Sample copies tree. LUDVI6 MOLLER. Erfurt, Germany. Chrysanthemums! CHRYSANTflEMMS S"- EARLY. Yellow. —R. Halliday, Monrovia. White.— Polly Rose, Mme. Bergman, Ivory, Wil- lowbrook, Geo. S. Kalb. Pink.— Glory of Paolflo, Pink Ivory, Lady Harriet, Montemart. MIDSEASON. Yellow.— Ma]. BonnafTon, Col. Appleton, Yellow Eaton, Percy Plumridge. White.— Mrs. H. Robinson, Mrs. Weeks, T. Eaton. Pink.— Mile. Liger, Mrs. Probin. Red.— Black Bawk, Mrs. Coombes. LATE. Yellow.— W. H. Lincoln, H. W. Rieman. White.— Mrs. J. Jones, Yanoma. Pink.— Maud Dean. Rootsd CuUlngs, $150 per 100; S12 50 per 1000. Plants from 2M-in. pots, $2 50 per ICO; $i0 per 1000. These are all good standard varieties. Only strong healthy plants used for stock. All cuttings and plants guaranteed strictly up In quality. Terms: Cash or satisfactory references. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Opah. Mme. Bergman, Willowbrook and October Sunshine. Rooted Cuttings of VIOLETS of all kinds. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids. Mich. Chrysanthemum Novelties Merstham Yellow, White Coombes, Emily Mile- ham, Valerie Greenham, Mrs. H A. Allen and all other novelties 50c each; 85.00 per doz. Mrs. W. Duckham, the cup winner, 75o each; $7.50 per dozen. Send for list. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N.J. Rooted Cuttings NOW READY. A FEW OF OUR LEADERS: Wm. Duckham. Ben Wells, $2 per 100. F. A. Cobbold. Leila Filkini. S3 per 100. Mrs. Ihirkell,$1.50 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri. strong VA and 3^-in. $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per ItOO. Send tor complete list. No order filled less than $1. W. A. CHALFANT, Springfield, Mo. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. JOHN BURTON, Assignee for ROBERT CRAIG & SON, ROSES, PSLMS, and Novsltlei In Dieorativt Planli. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Rooted Cuttings PELARGONIUMS, 15 var., $2.25 per 100. VERBENAS, 30 var., 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE, 12 var., $1.00 per 100: $8 per 1000. PETUNIAS, 20 var., $1.25 per 100: $10 00 per 1000. SALVIAS, 6 var, $1.00 per lOOi $8 00 per 1000. GIANT ALVSSUM, $1.00 pel 100; $8.00 per 1000. AGERATUMS, 4 var., eoo per 100; $5.00 per lOOO. COLEUS, 40 var, 70c per 100; $6 00 per 1000. DAISIES, $1.00 per ICO. Express prepaid on all R. C. Cash with orders. Write S. D. BR4NT, Clay Center, Kan. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Gardeners' GDronlcie. A Weekly illustrated Journal. Established 1841. The GARDENERS' CHRONICLE has been for OVER Sixty Years the Leading JonRNAt.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 IS looked up to as the standard aitthobitt on the subjects of which it treats. Subscriptions to the United States, $4.20 per year. Remittances to be made payable to H. G. COVE. Office;— 41 Wellington St., Covent Garden, London, England. 1905- Th E American Florist. 307 Money by TELEGRAPH. Order now, the TELEGRAPH GERANIUM. Will make money faster than any plant you may handle this season. A prize winner all over. Pronounced the finest on the market. Will sell off your bench at sight for $3.00 per doz., and give tone to your establishment. STRONG PLANTS, 2K-INCH, $15-00 PER 100. For sale by the leading houses, and Thomas Devoy & Son, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. FOUR BARGAINS. Asparagus Sprengeri. f3"tlbLhPed?'Vad'y for a shift, from 2"4-inoh pots, $3.00 per 100; 3-inch pots, $5.00 per 100. ppvfrfPW (Matricaria) Llllla Cam, dwarf, ■ tiTCiiC'n. bushy and always in bloom. The best of all. Prom 2M-inch pots, $2.50 per 100. Violet Princess of Wales, '^^^i^^l stock from flats. $2.50 per 100. Rooted cut- tings, $1.25 per 100. Vinca Major Varlegata. ffSmps'"fuTTf ends. Excellent for spring sales. From3-in. pots, $5.00 per 100. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ''''"Tch. Please mention the A rnerican Florist when writing. Pansies 200,000 Pansies Fine large transplanted plants, prize strain of the famous large flowering Bugnots, Cas- siers, OdierandTrlmardeau. Stocky plants from cold frame, 50o per 100; $3.00 per 1000. Extra large plants coming in bud, 81.00 per 100; $8.00 per lOOO. Mammoth Verbenas, 60o per 100: $500 per 1000. Stockt, dbl. white for Easter, $1 per 100;$8 per 1000. Daisies, dbl. white, 75o per 100; $5 00 per lOCO. Feverfew, dbl. white, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Salvia Splendens, $1.00 per 100. Lobelia dwarf blue, $1.00 per 100. Ageratum, dwarf blue. 60a per 100. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus from flats, ready for 3-inoli pots. $3 00 per 100; 8-in. ready for 4-in., $3.00 per 100 Plants by the 100 mailed free. rilLL TOP GREENHOUSES, 15 Gray Ave.. Utica. N. Y. fiease mention the A rnerican Florist when ■writing. Pansy Plants Large flowering, 60c per 100; $2.50 per 1000. Per 100 Asp. Plumosus Nanus, small plants to close 1.75 10 Vars, Caranlums,'2H pots and 2-in. pots 3.00 Alternantheras, red and yellow, March 1 2.00 10 Vars. Coleus, 2-in. pots, March 1 2.00 CASH JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. Pansies "sS."" Fine cold-frame plants in bud and bloom. Finest mixed colors. Ready April 1st. Price, 81.50 per 100. Cash with order. El Bi JENNINGof southport, conn. GROWKB OF TffE FITTEST PANSIES. Giant Pansies in distinct colors or mixed. Strong traiispln nted in bud, $1.35 per 100; $10.00 per 1000; 3,000 for 125 00. Peonies in flue assortment. Distinct colors, named sorts, $1.50 dozen; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000 F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. GARDENIA PLANTS. (GRANDIFLORA CAPE JESSAMINE.) Our leading specialty. Natural growing con- ditions here ideal; size tells its own story. We do not think they can be equaled elsewhere. 1- year, 18 to 24-in., $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Dormant now and until February 26th. C. W. BENSON, Alvin, Tex. PTn^t*7l1*T?l C f^oii^ Benary's prize show flow- VUIbl UI lUA ers saved, giant-flowered, finest colors and shades, dwarf or semi-dwarf, makes fine selling plants for Easter; 3-in., ready for 5- in. pots, 14.00 per 100. Cash. Shellroid Greenhouiei, Grange P. 0., Balto , Md. Easter Plants A SPECIAUTV. Notice — Lowest prices on good stock. All showing buds and can be forced into bloom at once or can be easily kept for Easter blooming. Spiraea Compacta, Floribunda, Japonica, all are large plants. 6-inch pots, $3 00 per doz. Gladstone, from $3.00, $4.00 to $5.00 per doz. Azalea Indica, have 1,500 Mad. Van der Cruyssen, as round as an apple, covered with buds, 75o, $1.00, $1.25 to tl 50 each. Other leading varieties, all shades, 60c, 75a, SI.OO, $1 35 to $1.50 each. Lilium Harritji and Japan Muttiflorum, 6-inch pots, from 3 buds up, 10c per bud. White Daisies. (Marguerites), Olncb pots, $3 50 per doz. Hjdrangea Otaksa. 6-inch pots, $3.00 to 14 00 per doz. ; 7-lnch pots, 75o each. Cineraria Hyb.. 6-inch pota, $2.00 to $300 per doz.; 4 to 6- inch pots, $1.25 per doz. Begonia, Pres. Carnot, Flambeau and others, 6-lnGb pots, $2.50 per doz. Roies, American Beauty, large, 6-lnch pots, 40o: Brides, Kaiserin, Hermosa and other hybrids, 5V4-inch pots, 25 to 30c each. Hyacinths, first size, 4-inch pots, all shades, $10.00 per 100. Dbl. Tulips, Tournesol, 3 bulbs in a 4-inch pot, $1.50 per dozen pots. Daflodilt, Von Sion, double nosed, 6-inch pots, 3 in a pot, $2.00 per doz. All bulbs dormant in cold frame, will take two to three weeks to force into bloom. Araucaria Excelsa. 7-inah, 5 to 6 tiers, 35 to 30 and more inches high. $1.50 each. Ficus Elastica. 85 to 30 inches high. 6 to 7-inch pots, $6.00 to $7.00 per doz. Primula Obconica, 5^-inch pots, full of flowers, $2.00 per doz. I am the Mood Vine grower of the land. 10,000 now ready in 2H-inch pots of A. W. Smith's Ipomea Hortiflora. purest large white Moon Vine in the world. Price, $5.00 per 100. Mr. Smith has a world wide reputation for them. GODFREY ASCHIVI3NN, Wholesale Grower and Importer ol Pot Plants. Bell Phone Tioga 8669 A. 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA Please mention the American Florist when writing. Bedding Plants, ^perioo-. Per 1000 2M-in. R. C. Alternantheras, red and yellow, .\us. R. C. very strong.... $5,00 Aqeratum dwarf, blue and white .50 Afyssum, Giant, double sweet 2.00 .75 Coleus. in varieties 2.00 Feverfew. Little Gem 2.50 Forget-me-nots 2.00 1.00 Fuchsia 6 named varieties 2 50 .75 Maiguerites, Etoile d'Or, yellow. 1.00 Mme. Lailbert, white 1.00 Geraniums. 20 varieties....- 2.50 Petunias, double fringed, white and in var 3.50 1.25 Pansies, m bud and bloom 15.00 Salvia. 4 named varieties 2.00 Verbenas, in colors, from flats. . . 4.00 Add lOc per 100 for postage on rooted cuttings. Cash please. LUDVIG MOSBAEK, Onarga, III. Flease mention the A merican Florist when writing. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS Verschaffeltii, Fire Brand, Golden Queen, Beck- with'B Gem, Lord Palmerston, Queen Victoria and Fancies, 60c per lOO; »5.00 per 1000. Golden Bedder (original) and Hero 75c per 109; $6.00 per 1000. A discount of 10 per cent allowed on 10, COO or more Coleus. More liberal discount on Jarge orders. AGERATUM, PrincesB Pauline and Stella Gurney. SALVIA, Splendens and Jean Revenal, rooted cuttings, 76c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. VINCA VARIECATA, 3-in. pots, »5 00 per 100. FRANK A. PIERSON, CROMWELL, CONN. Phase mention the A met ican Floi ist -when w} iting. Vinca Varicgata. HARDY PINKS, large field-g*>wn, 5 sorts, 3>4c. PARIS DAISY, Giant 2-inch, 20. DOUBLE DAISIES, Snowball, Longfellow, (3 50 per 1000. ABUTILONS, 4 varieties, 2Vi-inch, 3c. SALVIAS, 2-in., Bonfire, Splendens, Silverspot, $17 60 per lOOO. ALVSSUM, Giant double, 2-inch, 3o. GERMAN IRIS, divided roots, $1.00 per ICO. VINCA VARIECATA, 2 in. 2c. COLEUS, 15 kinds, 2-in. 2c. Rooted Cuttings, per 100, prepaid: Hallotropa, 7.nc. Agoratum, white, Gurney, Pauline, 50c. Salvia, Splendens, Bonfire, Silverspot, 90c; $8.00 per 1000. Fuohala, 5 best varieties, $1.35. Hardy PInka. 7 varieties, sonle everblooming, 75c; $."> 00 per 1000. Dbl. Patunlaa, 10 finest. $1.00. Altarnanthera. red aud yellow, 50c;$3.50 per 1000. 5000 for $15.00. Swalnsona Alba, 7dc. Tradaaoanlla, 2 kinds, 75c. Everblooming Forgot-ma-nota, $100. Stevia, Seriata and VarleBata,76c. Clant Paris Daisy, $1 00. Colaua, 60o. 'Mums, Weeks, $100. VInoa Varlegata, 90c. Rax Bagsnla, mixed, .$I.1U Favsrfaw, Gem, $1.C0. Impatlans Sultana, SIOD. -CASH- Cyclamen Once transplanted, ready March 1. Seed taken from only the choicest stock — $3.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. nothing better. C. WINTERICH, Defiance, O. BYER BROS, Chambersburg, Pa. SPECIAL OFFER 0! Florists' Orchids. We Want More Room for Large Importations. Cypripadium Inslgna, 5,000 established unflow- ered growths, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Cypripadium Calloaum, 1.000 established un - flowered growths, $20.00 per 100. Cypripadium Lawranoaanum.l .500 established unflowered growths, $35.00 per 100. Dendroblum Formosum CIgantaum, The florists' white orchid, established plants, 8 to 10 bulbs. $9.00 per 12; $70.00 per 100. Vanda Coanilaa, The florists' blue orchid. A rara opportunity. Established plants, 10 to 12 leaves, $15.00 per 12; 12 to 15 leaves, $33.00 per 12. All clean, healthy plants. For other quota- tions, see our catalogue, to be had from JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY, EXOTIC NURSERIES, Rutherford, New Jersey. A FEW GOOD THINBS YOU WANT. KENTIAS, As fine a'lot of single and made-up plants as ever grown, 4-in., 5-in., 6-ln., 7-in., and 8-ln. pots, at 20o, 36c, 75o, $1.50 to $3.00 each. DRACAENA INOIVISA, S, 4, 5-inoh, $5.00, $10.00 and $25.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 3 and 3-in., (4.00 and 18.00 per 100. . „ . ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 3 and S-in., $3.00 and $5.00 per lOO. GERANIUMS, Jean Viaud, S. A. Nutt, Castel- lane, John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Double, Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme. Salleroi. 2-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. GLADIOLUS BULBS, good mixture, 75o per 100, $6.00 per 1000 GERMAN IVY. 2-in., $2.50 per lOO. SCARLET SAGE, LOBELIA, VERBENA. VINCA VAR , HELIOTROPE, Double and Single PETUNIA, 2-ln. pots, $2.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. CEO. M. EMMANS. NEWTOW. N. J. Easter Stock IN EASTER LILIES, HYDRANGEAS, GENISTAS, SPIRAEA GLADSTONE, RHODODENDRONS. Palms. Ferns and Decorative Stock. R. DREYER, Pltase mention the A merican Florist when writing. WOOOSIDE, L. I., N. Y. SOS The American Florist. Mar. II, Europeaji Horticulture. (FROM BF.ITI8H HORTICDLTUBAL PAPERS.) Cross Fertilization op Peas.— The late Thomas Laxton, who may be said to have followed Thomas A. Knight and Dr. Laxton fn the work of the scientific cross fertiliza- tion of culinary peas, has left on record a few conclusions he came to in reference to the work. He found that the results of experiments in crossing peas tended to show that the color of the immediate offspring or second generation sometimes follows that of the seed-bearing parent, is sometimes Intermediate between that and the pollen- bearing parent, and is sometimes distinct from both; and although at times the seed partakes of the color of the pollen parent, it was not ascertained by Laxton ever to follow the exact color of that of the pollen parent. In shape the seed was frequently found to assume an intermediate character, but also followed that of either parents. In the second generation, in a single pod, the result of a cross made between peas differ- ing in shape and color, the seeds were some- times all intermediate, sometimes they repre- sented either or both parents in shape or color, and sometimes both colors and char- acters, with their intermediates, appeared. The results also seemed to show that the third generation, that is to say, seed pro- duced from the second generation or the immediate offspring of a cross, frequently varied from its parents in a limited manner— usually in one direc- tion only, but the fourth generation was found to produce more numerous and wider variations, the seed often revert- ing partly to the color and character of its ancestors of the first generations, partly par- taking of the various intermediate colors and characters, and partly sporting quite away from any of its ancestry. These sports appeared to become fixed and permanent In the next and succeeding generations; and the tendency to revert and sport thenceforth seems to become checked if not absolutely stopped. These experiments further tended to show that the height of growth is singu- larly influenced by crossing. A cross between two dwarf peas commonly produced some dwarf and some tall; but, on the other hand, a cross made between two tall peas did not exhibit a tendency to any diminution in height. Further, no perceptible difference appeared to result from reversing the par- ents ; the influence of the pollen of each par- ent at the climax of the fourth generation producing similar results. The moral of all this appears to be that in the case of seed- ling peas from cross-fertilized varieties no fixity of character can be assured until the fourth or fifth generation. IMPATIENS HoLSTii.— This fine new apecies of balsom closely resembeles I. Sul- tani. It is of more vigorous growth than I. Sultani; the color of the flowers is also much more intense. They appear in groups of three or four at the top of the branches, and measure one inch to one and one half inches in diameter, and might be described as a beautiful, lively, and very brilliant ver- milion. The leaves are similar to those of I. Sultani. The plant can be employed with advantage for the embellishment of the flower garden. The noted writer on plants, E. A. Carriere. is against the idea of culti- vating this and similar plants in dry, warm houses which are unfavorable to the African balsams. On the other hand, he considers a shady position more suitable for them, because under such conditions the plants grow more vigorously, and their flowers and leaves are larger and more handsome. I. fiultanl has been grown in the open In this country to a small extent, but it might give more satisfaction if the planters were to select a shady position for it. where the sun would not shine directly upon it. In France, I. Sultani, in a halt-shady position in the open air, flowers from June till cut down by frost. The average summer in France is warmer than ours, but nevertheless cultivators might adopt French ideas tor this species as well as the newcomer, which is almost certain to find its way to our sliores before long. It may. however, be cultivated in pots for the decoration of the greenhouse or conservatory, and may be used on occasion tor room decoration. APPEAL FOR WiNDOVr GARDENING.— The Earl of Meath writes as follows:— It has •often occurred to members of the Metro- politan Public Gardens Association how much might be done to alleviate the monotony of many of the streets In the poorer parts of the metropolis if outside window gardens could become more general than they are at present. These streets are. as a rule, too narrow for the planting of trees, conse- quently they contain little or nothing to relieve the eye: but a great improvement would be effected In their aspect If some of ■the numerous windows abutting upon the t)ublic thoroughfare could be made fresh and gay with plants and flowers. Efforts have been made in this direction in certain parts of the metropolis, Spitalflelds, Clerkenwell, Bermondsey, Battersea, etc., by organizing window-garden competitions in connection with local flower shows. In the hope of still farther extending this movement, I am anxious to state that the Metropolitan Pub- lic Gardens Association has decided to offer money for prizes to any bona-flde flower show society or other body of whose organ- ization it may approve, willing to arrange as part of their programme for next sum- mer outdoor window-garden competitions in poor localities in the metropolitan area. Such outdoor window gardens would include flowers and plants grown in boxes, pots, or baskets on window sills or walls facing the public streets. Gambling in Potatoes.— The mania of potato booming has surely reached its climax in the incident of the past week at Spalding, in the heart of one of the potato-growing districts. A cultivator gave £20 for a single tuber, and refused to resell it for £25, but graciously permitted another cultivator to e,xtract a single eye for the sum of £5. It is beyond reasonable expectation to suppose that the latest of new sorts can have a chance of long retaining any stamina of constitution under such circumstances. What can be expected of these varieties when the precious plants are raised from extracted eyes, and then cut into small bits for sprout- ing, or reproduced from tubers, sliced into tiny fragments? However admirable may be the qualities of a new sort, they must surely succumb speedily under such unnatural con- ditions. To make matters worse, the potato speculation is drifting rapidly into gambling, and gambling is a near neighbor to fraud. In a catalogue which has just reached us, a notable grower hints pretty plainly at shady practices. A Large Variett op Edelweiss.— To those who are Interested in the cultivation of the ordinary form of edelweiss (Leonto- podium alpinum) it will be interesting to learn that a giant variety is being brought into commerce by T. Smith, Daisy Hill, Newry, Ire. The bracts which serve to give the heads of this composite their conspic- uous appearance, are said to be four inches across, which must be nearly twice the size of the ordinary one as we usually see it in this country. If it could be propagated from seeds, and remain true, it should be a val- uable addition to the rock garden. The flowers of the plant are very small, and the ornamental part — or, rather, the inter- esting part— of the plant is diue to the floral leaves termed bracts. The newcomer is named L. Alpinum maximum. Erica Meditehranea Hybrida. — The par- enta.ge of this supposed hybrid was Erica Mediterranea x carnea. At the same time, it may only be a good variety of B. Medi- terranea. The urceolate corolla is about the same length as that of the latter, and shorter than E. carnea. It is of a deep rose-purple with blackish-purple anthers. The plant is usually about a foot high, and is valuable because it commences flowering at the beginning of the year in advance of the others. Rose Mamie. — Under glass this rose Is a gem, every flower as perfect as Mrs. W. J. Grant. The color when forced is a lovely fresh pink, and the blossoms are very sweet. Grown outdoors its color is not quite so pleasing, but for form it will well hold its own. Mamie would make a good rose for a pillar or to plant against a low fence or wall. It will also be a most useful kind for a standard, producing long half-pendulous shoots. Scottii Ferns. Much more valuable than the Boston Fern, because with the most ordinary culture it will grow into beautiful compact specimen plants. Per Doz. Per 100 2H-inch J200 S12.50 3-inch 300 20 00 4-inch BOO Pierson Ferns %Sm^ ""' p""*"^""-*^"" THE CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PA. ALWAYS MENTION THE,... AMERICAN FLORIST WHEN \VRITING ADVERTISERS. Palms and Asparagus Cheap. PerlOO Latania Bor., S-in. pot, seed leaves.. 8,00 " " 8-in. pot, 16-18 in., S-8 cbr. Ivs. U.OO " 6-in. pot, 18-CO in., 8-4 chr. Ivs. U.OO " " S-in. pot, 20-84 in., 4 cbr. ivs. 80.00 Kentia Bel., 2H-in. pot, 6- 8 in., 2 leaves. .10.00 ■' 8 -in. pot, S-10 in., 8-4 leaves. .12.60 " " 4 -in. pot, 12-16 in., 4-6 leaves. .16,00 Atparagui Sprsngeri, 2-inch 8>.00 Atparagut Plumoiut Nanus, 8->nch I.n " " 8.inch 6.00 SHERMIN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY. lA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, SCOTTII The Most Graceful Nephrole|)ts Known Retailers who have handled this fern are unani- mous in proclaiming it the best Fern ever introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Soottii and he will tell you that it is as far ahead of the Boston as that variety is ahead of all other introductions. See my adv. on second cover page in American Florist of Feb. 25th. Ulim CPfITT Keap Street Greenhouses. UUnR dull I If BROOKLYN, N. Y, BRANCH: E. 45th St. and Rutland Road, Flatbush. Telephone, 1207 Williamsbubq. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing- Geo. Wittbold Co., 1887 Buoklnoham PL, CHICABO, ILL. Sand for Prioa List on Pains, ts ekxv€L I^ems Please mention the A merican Florist when writings JOSEPH HEAGOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreaua ""Kentia Forsteriana Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. BOSTON FERNS. Extra fine stook, out from bench now ready for 5, 6, 7 and 8-inoh pots, at 128.00, J50.00, $75.00 and tlOO.OO per 100. KENTIAS. RUBBERS, ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Cash or reference please. Li Hi lUoltKi DORCHEsVeR, MASS. Please mentiofi tlie A tnci nan FiOt ist ivhen writing. Asparagus Plnmosas, 60 CENTS PER STRING. Carnation Blooms and Rooled Cuttings. Good stock. W. H. WATSON, Lapeer, Mich. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Prepaid, Per 100. Rooted Cuttings Ageralum. S. Gurney, 50c. Alternantherai, best red and yellow, 45o; fall rooted, extra flne, 50o; Um per 1000. Coleus, best bedders. 60s. Fuchsias, Tropbee and other eood sorts, $1.00. Salvias. Splendens, Bonfire, OOc. Heliotrope, blue, $1.00. Petunias. 10 beat sorts, SI. 00. Verbenas, Giant Mixed, i^reer's seedlings, 30c. Cash. BYER FLORAL CO., Shlppenaburg, Pa. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. igo5. The American Florist. 309 ALL THAT USE IT SAY ''There is only One." Kansits City, We consider The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder good; it is cheap and effective. We have with 35o worth o{ your Fumiqating Kind Toba-c» Powder smoked as much space and done the work as well as some other kinds of Fumigating that cost us $3.50 for same space and the Blacl( Stuff Fine for sprinkling is all right too, gets them every time. Send us another 1000 lbs. of The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. ROUT. S BROWN A SON. Waynesboro, Pa. V,'e have not only found The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder the most valuable greenfly destroyer, but we also use it to kill snails by sprinkling it ou the ground. Sure death, they look in the morning like suiall oysters rolled in cracker dust. H. EICHHOLZ. A FREE trial five pound bag will cost you nothing more than the express charges on it; the trial bag will prove our assertion that it is the most effective, cleanest and quickest as well as the cheapest (10 Cints per 100 foot house) article to fumigate Tvith. All aphis killed in one night — our booklet tells of it; -we mail one on request. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY, Tobacco Powder Hobbyists, 116, 117, 118 West St., New York. NICO-FUME TOBACCO-PAPER INSECTICIDE BY FAR THE BEST. .NIGOfUME. 6HCtTS ARE i"WO FOLDING 13 R£qUIR£D JU3T HAHG EACH SHEET FROM THE HOLE ' PUNCHED IN ONE END.THEN LIGHT LOWtREND.BLOW OUT FLAME WVD LET THE 3HEET BUP-N No I LiCnnNC (jHEiT No.Z.5mokjng. Hilt HUNO lISTlc^) FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN. 34 sheets, 75c. 144 sheets, $3.50; 288 sheets, 16 50 (only 2Mc each) PACKED IN FRICTION-TOP TINS Preventing Loss by Evaporation. Mfg. by Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., I ouiiville, Ky. Boston Florist Letter Co. MANUrACTHRERa OF gmS»5^ FLORISTS' LETTERS. This wooden box nicely stained and var- nished. 18x30x13 made In two sectipng.one for eath 8l/,e letter, given away with firs* order of 500 letters. Block Letters, IH or 2-lnch size, per 100. 42.00, Script Letters, $4. Fastener with each letter OT word. Used bv loadine florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Your Plants Mada to look strong and healthy by using 'Nlcotlclde," Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., LOOISVILLE, KY. ESTABUSHED 1666 EMILSTEFFENSv sua.™ RSTEFFENS. "oSTEFfEltSBROSL Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. M. RICE& CO., Impertsr* and Maniriacturera, Leading rioris«9*v p,8 Filbert Street, Supply House and . ni-*i j ■ ■.• rk Ribbon Specialists. Pilllaaelpnia, Fa* Please mention the A merican Florist when writing FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co.. " ^"w^vork. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX. YARDS and PIQUETS. Sample, Furnished to tiie Jobbing Trade Only. -«0^ "West Broad-way, JVK'W 'S'0:RCC. Please mention the A merica n Florist when writing. L BAUMANN & CO., Importers and Manufacturers ot Florist Supplies 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Write for our New Catalogue F. Oar prices may interest you. A. HERMANN, J- Cape Flowers, all colors. > Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, > and All Florists' Supplies. Sksd Fob Peiobs. 404-412 East 344x5s3a.. 3.00 Sample tree on apptioailon. No obarge (or printing on orders sboTo 250 boxes. Terms oaah, THE LIVIN6ST0N SEED COMPANY, tOX 104. COLUMBUS, OHNk a 1. 2. 3. 4. 6 8. 7. 8. 0. 10. 11. tl9.0( 17.60 19.00 23.00 20.08 28.60 8&00 64.00 28AI 0100 07.60 28L60 PLEASE RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION NOW. 310 The American Florist. Mar. //, Japan Beimboo Stakes IN LARGE QUANTITIES. 5 TO 6 FEET. WRITE FOR PRICES. SUZUKI & ADA, 31 Barclay St., New York. Standard PnX^ Flower... ■ V^ * ^ If your greenhouses are within 600 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. ath and M ttreati. WASHINGTON. D. C. Red Standard Flower Pots Price list and samples on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. BAUER, Proprietor. PADUCAH, KENTUCKY. -WRITE- 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICAGO. ILL.. FOB PRICES 07 Standard Pots Tt'enlth and porosity combined are the best on the market THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT HTFT., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rap. 490 Howard St., Please mention the A merican Florist "when writing. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, 11.69; 60,000, tS.ZG. Manufactured b; W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Free. For sale bv deaieraal MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes, Tying Wires, Single & Double Pot Hangers. WRITE U8. TorrkA 11l^-in., 13.25: 8 In., S4.2S; 3!^-ln., 86.50; 4-ln., $6.80; 5-ln., tU.OO: 6-ln., tlS.OO. Cash must accompany order. HARRISON POTTERY, Harrison, Ohio. Standard Flower Pots The WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. V. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, M.nu..«.r.r. oi FLORISTS' RED STUDUD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List 2I3-I5-I7-I9-2I-23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PA. Red Clay Pots The Pot That Pleases Thin, Light and Porous. Sample Orders Receive Proper Attention. SYRACUSEPOTTERYCO.J SYRACUSE. N. Y. P ED POTS SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., KIs**""" Kramer's Pot Hanger The neatest, simplest, moat convenieDt and 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 WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN, FLORISTS AND SUPPLY DEALERS. Price with wire chain as shown in cut, 81.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, Sl.25. I. N. Kramer & Son, ''''v.lll^" please mention the A merican Florist when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS ! Packed in small orates, easy to handle. Price per orate 120 7-in., in crate, t4.20 60 8 " S.00 HANS KADB. 48 9-in.,ln orate, IS.M Price per crate 1500 Z-ln. , In orate, »4.88 1600 2>< " 6.26 1500 IM 8.00 1000 S 5.00 800 S« 6.80 5004 4.50 320 5 4.51 144 8 8.16 48 10 24 11 24 12 12 14 6 16 4.80 t.80 4.80 4^80 4.60 Send for prloe Seed pans, same price as pots. list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Bas^ti^ Lawn vases, etc Ten per cent off for cash wito order. Address . „ „ HILFINGER BROS. POHERY, Fort Edward, N. V Or AuQtrsT RoLKiB 0. _ ^ J FOUND! A place where new and old material for the complete erection or repairing of GREENHOISES can be procured in Exchange for Cash Economical florists get our prices on Glass, Boilers, Ventilating Apparatus, Fittings, Pipe White Lead, Paint, Putty, Hot Bed Sash, Etc. OLD GREENHOUSES BOUGHT. M lETROPOLITAN Iaterial CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Keferenoes: Dunn. Bradstreet, and Broad- way Bank of Brooklyn. Our Advertising Columns Do Business. American Florist Co.: — Please dis- continue my advertisement. I have gotten more customers than I can supply since advertising in your paper. John Wolf. Sun Cured CYPRESS Greenhouse ALSO BOMED 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. Alway mention the American Flo- O fist when you order stock..^ Material From The World's Fair. WE OWN THE FIFTY MILUOM: DOLLAR LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION Here is a chance for Florists to purchase Thousands of Dollars worth of Valuable Material at extremely low prices. Such an opportunity only comes once. You must take advantage of it. Three Complete Greenhouses. Complete with all appurtenances, in- cluding the Flowers, Plants and Shrubs. Each house is 22x300 feet. They have Patent Ventilators, extra thick sash and regular style hothouse sash, size 3x6 feet. We will sell these Greenhouses either com- plete or in parts. They include complete heating systems. Over 50,000 Plants are in these Houses. A complete list of them with our extremely low prices mailed on application. HOT-HOUSE SASH. 5,000 Standard Hot-bed Sash,3x6feet, heavy rail, in fine condition. PIPE. 10,000,000 feet of pipe for every purpose. Standard black wrought iron, sizes % to 12-inch. Extra heavy black wrought iron, sizes 2 to 36-inch. BOILER TUBES. 10,000 feet second-hand Boiler Tubes, in good condition, square ends, 3, 3% and 4-inch. Will make low prices on carload order. 100,000,000 FEET OF LUIMBER. Send us your Lumber Bill for our esti- mate. We can furnish yon anything in the line. Studding, Joists and Timbers. Mixed 2 inch Planking, dressed and matched flooring. Timbers in sizes 4x4, 4x6, 6x6, 6x8,8x8,10x10,10x12,12x12, 14x14 and in lengths from 8 to 80 feet. Interior finishing material. SASH AND DOORS. Thousands of Sash and Doors for quick delivery. Can furnish all sizes. Write for our Sash and Door List. RUBBER HOSE. 60,000 feet of Rubber Hose in sizes from •14 to 2^inch. We are making very low prices on large quantities. ROOFING GLASS. 1,000,000 feet of Vi and % inch thick roofing glass, good as new. 1,000,000 feet of heavy wire netting used under this glass. No. 14 gauge. LAWN ROLLERS. 25 Rollers, two sections, each 10x20 inches, counterbalanced handles. ROAD SCRAPERS. 12 — No. 2 American Wheel Scrapers. 25 — No. 2 Western Wheel Scrapers. 35— No. 2V2 Western Wheel Scrapers. 12 — No. 1 Western Drag Scrapers. 12 — No. 2 Western Drag Scrapers. 20 — Western Railroad Plows. CONTRACTORS' SUPPLIES. 4,000 Steel Shovels. 500 Wheelbar- rows. 500 Steel Picks. 600 Mattocks, Lanterns, Axes, etc. 1,000-ton Bolts, Rods, Lag Screws, Turnbuckles and Washers. 150 Track and Lever Jacks. Thousands of other items of every Icind and descrip- tion. Furniture, Office Fixtures. Electrical Apparatus, etc., etc. Ask tor our World's Fair Catalogue No. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. Watt 36th vaA Iron Sit., CHICAGO. or WORLD'S FAIR GROUNDS, ST. LOUIS, MO. 312 The American Florist. Mar. 11, The Allied Trades =^ Descriptive particulars — with drawings or photographs, if possible — of any new appa- ratus or device which may prove helpful to 1 the trade are solicited for this department. ^ There is no indication that the price of glass will be lower in the immediate future. For Greenhouse Painters. A device for holding paint cans on eloping roofs has been patented recently, says the Glassworker. It con- sists of a metal band to one side of which are attached two pointed legs which extend a sutffcient distance below the bottom of the can to reach the lower part of the roof slope, allowing the can to stand in a perfectly level manner. Concrete. Concrete is finding an important new application as a setting for posts, both wood and iron, says a contemporary. When the wooden post is treated with tar and the hole around it is filled with well tamped concrete, a cheap and prac- ticable, indestructible foundation is secured; and similar bedding gives to iron posts the stability hitherto lacking. The concrete protects the iron from rust as it does the wood from rot. G-reenliouse Building. Amesbury, Mass. — George E. Tessimond, rebuilding two houses, one 20 X 56 feet and one 8 x 56 feet. De Haven, Pa. — A. T. Lorch & Com- pany will add 20,000 square feet of glass this season. Dayton, O. — Miami Floral Company, three houses, 34x160 feet and one house 28x165 feet. Chicago. — George Wittbold Company, two houses, each 300 feet long, at Edge- brook. Manchester, la. — C. L. Adams, one house, to be erected in June. Fairmont, W. Va. — H. Glenn Fleming, one new house. Toledo, Ohio. — Davis & Magee will rebuild entire range. Wichita, Kan. — Chas. P. Mueller, three houses. Worcester, Mass. The annual spring exhibition of the Worcester County Horticultural Society held on March 1 was a success in every way, and many exhibits of extra fine quality were shown. George McWilliams, gardener for G. Marsten Whitin, had a fine display of orchids, including calanthes, dendrobiums, and cypripedi- ums. Col. Pfaff, of South Framingham, showed extra fine violets. H. F. A. Lange had a splendid display of carna- tions, azaleas, hyacinths, roses and vio- lets, and M. J. Whittall exhibited well grown cyclamen, primulas and cinera- rias. Trade in general is fairly satisfac- tory and good stock, with the exception of red roses, is plentiful. Nearly all the growers are planning for new houses this spring. H. F. Littlefield has opened a branch store in the Protective Union grocery. L. Sprague Smith Company, JOBBERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF WINDOW GLASS. Greenhouse Glass a specialty. 205 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. The James H. Rice Co. ■IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. XiVlxido-w- <3tX&.mm, I»^JjQ.t, I»t«.tty, e1:o. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. GARLAND'S GUTTERS WILL KEEP SNOW AND ICE OFF YOUR GLASS. DES PLAINES. ILL. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. A sample of our Gutttr is on Exhibition at the Chicago Flower Growers' Market. 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. Please mention the American Florist when writing. D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot- House Glass a Specialty. Please mention the American Florist when writing. 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. S. Jacobs & Sons, "I^r^Tn^n'-V." Please mention the A mcrican Florist when 7vriting. H. M. HOOKER GO. Window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 58 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. STENZEL GLASScGO., OWEENHOISE GLASS.-. French and American "WHITE;R0SE" Brand. 2 Hudson St.. NEW YORK. Please mention the American Florist when writing. 101 Portland St., BOSTON. Holds Class Firmly See the Point lO" PEBtLESS OIbeIuk Point* ufl the belt. No rlghu or lefti. Box of ., 1,000 poinU 75 oU. poitpftld. ! HENBT A. DREER. I S714 CkMtBBi St.,FUlK.,Pa. W^^^ WW WWW EVANS' lMPR?y|D APPAMATHS \ WPiTF- FOR ILLUSTRATLO '-flTflLOCUE gyAKtjf cfrrmcHmfmm. igo5. The American Florist. 313 IIWIRROVeO Greenhouse Boilers, 45 Erie St.- CHICAGO. f: ^tccc«/ UflUUV a^f^^^^^-iL OojM^ -v^ffiAU-^jL ^jJlL iASaAm 'BcmXca^ A*mj8^u/ xtrfis-^^dAXA^; /CAM-*. ^ ^ Quality Invariably the Best that Can Be Produced. DIETSCH COMPANY, Pa.en.ees 615-621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGOrlLL. The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with »elf- oiling cups. The moat powerful, least complicated, very compact with ease ot operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles In nae and blghly recommended byalL The only Drip Proof gutter on' the market The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals for slmpUoity or Iti working. Catalogue Ire*. E. HIPPARD. Yoongtowa, OtaK LUMBER FOR Greenhouse Bencltes Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooriag' White Cedar Posts, Etc. We are in a Special Position to Furnish "PECKY CYPRESS" Everything In PINE and HEMLOCK BUILDING LUMBER WHITE FOR PRICES ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER CO., Cor. Weed St. & Hawthorne, CHICAGO. Tel. North 1626 and 1627. THE 'MEW DEPARTURE VEMTILATflC APPUANCE^. CHEAPEST AND BEST. If you doubt it try them and be convinced. Send for descriptive price circular. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. King Construction. GOr NORTH TONAWANDA. N. Y. and ^ TORONTO, ONT. ' New Greenhouse Catalogue ready fcr dis- tribution. Send for it. WM. S. HARMAN, Chicago, Indianapolis. Producer, Jobber and Prompt Shipper ot Bitum- inous Coal. Attractive prices on Alum Creek, Pocahontas Smokeless, W. Va. Splint. Brazil Block, Indiana HociciDg Lump and other grades. AMERICAN FLORIST ADS «*«««« Always do business AVeek days and every day Suudnys and holidays All over the country At home and abroad 314 The American Florist. M a r. //, Index to Advertisers. Advertiiing rates — 284 Aitken Mark 293 AlbanySte mTr'pCo .314 Allen JK...., 291 AmerioanBlower Co . I V Amling EC 289 Aschmann Godfrey. 307 Backer & Co 302 Bailer F A 307 Bassett & Washburn 289 303 Baumann L & Co ... 309 Baur Floral Co 366 Bay State Nurseries 297 Beaven E A 288 Beck Carl & Co 395 Beokert W C It Benson C W 307 Benthey-Coatsworth Co 289 BergerBros 290 Beming H G 290 BertermannBros Co. 292 Berry A A Seed Co. 395 Bindekunst-Verlag..393 Black Ctias 297 BlameuserEH 303 Boddington AT II Boston Letter Co .... 309 Brant D Wood 289 Brant SD 306 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 394 Breitmeyer's J Sons 292 Bred John 306 BrownA»rdJSeedCo295 Bro\\u Bag Filling Moh Co 295 Brans H N II Buoklev W T Co.... 305 Budlong J A 289 Burpee W A & Co. . .295 Byer Bros 307 Byer Floral Co 308 Caldwell the Woods- man Co ....287 California Rose Co.. 306 Campbell txora E...3i2 Carmody J D 313 Chadwiok Chas 293 Chalfant W A 3o6 Chicago Carnation Co 304 Chicago House Wrecking Co 311 Clare .V Scharrath.. 310 Clevel'ndCutFloCo . . 290 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 322 Coles W W 306 Conard & Jones Co. . 308 Cotsonas Geo & Co. .287 Cottage Gardens Co. 399 Cowee W J 310 Craig Robti Son... 306 Craig Wm P 303 Cross Eli 3(6 Crowl Fern Co 287 Cunningham D O Glass Co 312 Cunningham Jos H.307 DaTis ABA Son.... 301 Davis Bros 306 Day EdwinC 303 Deamud J B 288 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg 310 DeVoy Thos & Son. 307 Dickinson Albert Co. II Dietsoh A Co 313 Diller Caskey & Co. 314 Dillon J L 301 302 Dillon's Mfg Co 314 DornerF&SonsCo... 1 DreerH A 305 312 Dreyer R 307 Eickholt Mrs Chas.. 292 Elizabeth Nurs Co..i:96 Elliott Wm H 280 Ellwanger* Barry. . . 297 Emmana Geo M 307 Ernest W H 310 Fenrich J S 291 Flower Growers Co. 389 Foley Mfg Co 311 For sale and rent . . . 385 Ford Bros 291 Foster Lucius H 308 Freeman Jos R 393 Frith Chas A \' 395 GardenersCbroniole . 306 Garland Geo M 312 Ghormley Wm 291 QlbllnA Co IV Globe Eng Co 393 Gude A.,„„>, Edwin C. Day, Receiver, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. . Carnation — Carnation cuttings. W. H. "Watson. Lapeer, Mich. Carnation — Rooted carnation cut- tings. White Lawson, 5,000 ready to be shlfped, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; I^y Bountiful* $7 per 100, JBOPer 1.000; Mrs. M. A. Patten, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Dahelm, $6 per 100. $50 per 1.000; Enchantress. $3.50 per 100. $30 per 1.000; Boston Market, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.60 per 100. $12 per 1,000; Mrs. T. W. Lawson, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; Gen. Maceo, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $2 per 100, $15 per 1.000; Mrs. Q.M. Bradt. $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000; Melba. $1.50 per 100. $12 per 1,000; Queen Louise; $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000. Grafted roses. Write fo,r Prices. Wood Bros., FishklU, N. T. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. Nelson Fisher, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Mrs. M.^pltten, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000: Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 Per 1.000 ; Cru- sader, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; D. Whit- ney. $6 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Enchan- tress, $4 per 100, $30 per 1.000; Harry Fenn $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Manley, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Fair Maid. $2.60 per 100. $20 per 1,000; Queen, $3 per 100. $25 per 1,000. Backer & Co., Blllerica, Mass. Carnation- Rooted cuttings ready now: Lady Bountiful, Phyllis, Chicago White, Robert Craig, White Lawson. Send for prices. Albatross $5 per 100. $40 per 1.000; America, $1.76 per 100. $16 per 1,000; Boston Market, $3 per 100, $26 per 1 000; Cardinal, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000 Crisis, new, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000: Crusader, $5 per 100. $40 per 1 000; Dahelm, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000, Dorothy Whitney, $5 Per 100, $40 per 1,000; Eclipse, Dorner-s, $12 per 100, $100 per 1.000; Enchantress, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Estelle, $3 per 100. $26 per 1,000; Fiancee, new (April 1), $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1.76 per 100, $15 per 1,000: Lord, $1.75 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Wolcott, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Indianapolis, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Morning Glory. $2 per 100. $18 per 1,000; Lawson, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1.75 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Mrs. Patten. $6 per 100 $60 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Prosperity, fancy, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000: Queen Louise, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Red Lawson, $10 per 100 $75 per 1,000; Richmond Gem, $10 per' 100. $75 per 1,000; The Belle, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Vesper, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Variegated Lawson, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; White goud, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000: White Swan, $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago; Green- houses, Western Springs, Jll. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. Geo. A- Kuhl, Pekln. 111. Carnation— 200,000 carnations. Queen Louise, Flora Hill, G. Wolcott, Chicot, Mrs. T. Lawson, Enchantress, M. Joost, Success, Pres. McKinley, G. H. Crane. America, Harlowarden, etc. Loomis Floral Co.. Loomis, Cal. Carnation — Red Lawson, at $10 per 100; $40 per 500; $75 per 1,000. W. J. Palmer & Son. Lancaster, N. Y. Carnation — Carnation cuttings, well rooted. The following at $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000: White Lawson, Lady Bounti- ful Mrs. M. A. Patten, Nelson Fisher. The following at $3 per 100. $25 per 1,000: Enchantress, Boston Market, The Queen. Imperial Greenhouses. Utica, N. Y. Carnation — Carnation Candace, $2 per doz.; $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. Dis- semination 1906. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., and John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind. ChTysanthemniu — Chrysanthemums are our specialty. We have the best from raisers her© and abroad. Our cat- alogue for 1905 describes them all. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian. Mich. Chrysanthemnju — Rooted cuttings, Wm. Duckham, Ben Wells, F. A. Cob- bold, Leila Filklns, $3 per 100; Dr. En- guehard, $4; Mrs. Thlrkell, $2. No order filled less than $1. „ . _. ,. ,,_ W. A. (ghalfant, Springfield, Mo. durysanthemam — Strong rooted cut- early chrysanthemums: Opah, Mme. Bergman, WlUowbrook and October Sun- Ell Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemum — Strong rooted cut- tings and plants. Leading standard varieties. Cash or satisfactory refer- ■ Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Chrysanthemum — (3eo. A- Kuhl, Pekln, m. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings. Enchantress, Nelson Fisher^M. A. Pat- ten, Wolcott. B. Market. White CHoud and F. Joost ^ ^ „ ,, Valley View Greenhouses. C. G. Velle & Son, Marlborough, N. T. Cuphea — (Cigar plant). $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Cyclamen — Cyclamen splendens glgan- teum hybrids In bud and bloom, from 6-ln. pots, $2.60 per doz., $20 per 100. Paul Mader, E. Stroudsburg, Pa. Cyclamen — Once transplanted, ready March 1. $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000. C. Winterich, Defiance. O. Dahlia — Dahlia Sylvia, divided field roots. $2 per doz., $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dahlia — Dahlia. Mrs. Winters, $10 per W. W. Wilmore, Box 382, Denver, Col. Dahlias — We wish to announce to the trade that we are successors to W. P. Peacock, dahlia specialist. Send for our beautifully illustrated descriptive cata- logue for 1905, now ready. L. K. Peacock, Inc., Atco, N. J. Daisies— $1 per 100. ^ ^ „ - D. Brant Clay Center. Kan. Daisies — ^Paris Daisy, giant 2-in., 2%c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Deutzia — Easter stock. Deutzias for forcing, strong 2-year-old, field grown plants, for 6-in. pots. Gracilis rosea, $1 per doz., $8 per 100. Gracilis Lemoinei, $1 per doz., $8 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Deutzia — Deutzia Gracilis, for pot cul- ture, 12-15-in., for 6-in. pots, $6 per 100; 15-18-in., for 7 or 8-in. pots, $8 per 100. Deutzia Lemoinei, similar to Gracilis, stronger grower, 15-18-in., for 6-in. pots, $8 per 100; 18-24-in., for 7 or 8-in. pots, $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Pames- ville, O. Eaater UUes — Hlnode Florist Co., Whitestone, D. I., N. Y. Easter Stock — Easter lilies, hydran- geas, spirsea Gladstone, rhododendrons, genistas. . ^ ^ ..-, ^ R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. Euphorbia — Euphorbia Crown of Thorns, 2y2-in., $5 per 100. , Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. Chrysanthemum — Strong, well rooted cuttings, Wm. Duckham. Dr. Enguehard, $2.50 per 100; Ben Wells, F. S. Vallis, Mrs. E. Thirkell, Mildred Ware, Mrs. T. W Ware, $1.50 per 100. For $1 we will mail you rooted cuttings of each of the above. They will reach you without further expense. From these early cut- tings' stock can be increased six-fold by planting time. Send for complete price list ' The Wm. Scott Co., Corfu, N. Y. Chrysanthemum — Chrysanthemum novelties: Merstham Yellow, , White Coombes. Emily MUeham. Valerie Greenham, Mrs. H. A. Allen, and all other novelties. 60c each; $6 per doz.; Mrs. W. Duckham. the cup winner. 750 each; $7.50 per doz. Send for list. Charles H. Totty. Madison. N. J. Chrysanthemum — Rooted cuttings ready now. All best commercial va- rieties, also some of tried newer sorts. First-class stock. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Ciueravia — Benary's dwarf, budded, right for Easter, cut of 3-in., ready for 5-in., $4 per 100. _ ,^. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange, Balti- more^ Md. Clematis— Clematis paniculata. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Colens — Best bedders, 60c. [[ Byei^Floral Co.. Shippensburg. Pa. Colens — Ten varieties Coleus, 2-ln. pots, March 1, $2. Jos. H. C^innlngham. Delaware. O. ColeuB — Forty varieties, 70o per 100; $6 per 1,000. „ S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Ferns — Boston Fern, 2% -in., strong, well grown, $3 v^x 100. . Iowa Seed Co., Deg Moines. la. Pem — Nephrolepls Scottil, 6-ln.. pot grown, ready for 8-ln., $15 per doz.; 7- in.. pot grown. $24 per doz.; 8-ln.. pot grown. $36 per doz. John Scott. Keap St Greenhouses. Brooklyn. N. Y. Pern — Adlantum Croweanum. the new maidenhair fern, height 3% ft Prices on application. . ...... Wm. F. Kastlng, Wholesale Florist 383-387 EUicott St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Ferns, Eto, — Boston^ Plersonl and Scottil ferns. • , , , t, , . th Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln. Ill Ferns. Bto. — Boston ferns, for 6. 6, 7 ] and 8-in. pots at $25, $50, $75 and $100 1 ''^L. H." Poster, 46 King St., Dorchester, | Mass. Feverfew — Rooted cuttings and plants Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Feverfew — (Matricaria) Little Gem, 2% -in. pots, $2.50 per 100. . Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian. Mich Feverfew — Little Gem, 2 14 -in., 60c pe doz., $4 per 100. „ Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Pa. ncna — 6 and 6-lnch rubbers, 30c each.1 W. W. Coles, Kokomo. Ind. - Fuchsias — Fuchsias, rooted cuttlngs,| 6 best varieties, $1.25 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. Oardenias — Gardenia plants and — samine, our leading specialty. Natura growing conditions here Ideal. 1 yr.. 24-ln., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. W. Benson. Alvln, Tex. Q^^aniums — 10 varieties geraniums,-^ 2% pots and 2-ln. pots, $3. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. Q. Oeraniums— Geranium Telegraph, bed-j ding out conservatory or window, strong plants, 2^4-in., $15 per 100. . Thomas Devoy & Son. Poughkeepsle, N. Y. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 1905- Th E American Florist. 317 Geranlnms — Jean Viaud, S. A. Nutt, Castellane, John Doyle and Perkins. Single and double Gen. Grant, La Favor- ItOk 2-lnch pots, $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Gexanlom — Geranium William Ijang- guth, 2^ -in., $4 per 100; Lady Plymouth, sweet-scented, variegated, 2 14 -in., $5 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Pes Moines. la. eeTanlams — 25,000 geraniums, by ex- press, $2.50 per 100, 214-in. pots; by mail, $1.50 per 100, rooted cuttings. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga. 111. " HeUotrope — Heliotrope, 2-in., $2.50 per Iowa Seed Co.. Des Moines, la. Sellotrope— Rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Keliotrope— Rooted cuttings, 12 varl- etles, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Klbiscus^-Hibiscus Peaohblow, 2^ -in., $3 per 100. Iowa Seed Co.. Des Moines, la. ~ Hollyliocka — Doubl» fleld-grown, $3 per 100. „ . W. W. Wilmore. Box 382, Denver, Col. HoUylioc^s — Dreer superb double hollyhocks, separate colors, $1.25 per doz., $10 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Fa. Hydrangea — Hydrangea otaksa. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Ivy — German Ivy, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. Geo. M. Elmmans, Newton, N. J. Japanese Novelties — Tiny plants In 2 and 3-ln. decorated Japanese pots, $16, $20 and $26 per 100. Rhapls, 6 to 16 shoots 50c each. Hlnode Florist Co., Woodslde, N. T., and Whltestone. L. I.. N. Y. I^antanas — 5 best var., $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. C. Humfeld. Clay Center, Kan. Hjlies — Japan and Harrisii lilies. . Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia, OrcUdB — Collectors and exporters of Geo. & M. J. Hoohderffer, Flagstaff, Ariz. Orchids — Collectors and exporters of orchids. Geo. & M. J. Hochderffer, Flagstaff, Ariz. Orchids — Collectors and exporters of orchids. Geo. & M. J. Hochderffer, Flagstaff, Ariz. Orchids — Cattleya Mendelll, also Lsella anceps and Oncldlum tlgrlnum, etc Write for special list No. 14. Orchid grrowers and Importers. _ Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. Orohids — Collectors and exporters ol orchids. Geo. N. J. Hochderffer, Flagstaff, Ariz. Orohids — Orchids, per 100: Cypripe- dlum Insigne, $8; Cyprlpedium callosum, $20; Cyprlpedium Laurenceanum, $26; Dendrobium formosum, giganteum, $9 per doz.; $70 per 100; Vanda Ccerulea, 10 to 12 lbs., $16 per doz.; 12 to 16 lbs., $22 per doz. Julius Roehrs Co., Exotic Nurseries, Rutherford. N. J. Faeonlas — Paeonias in fine assortment, distinct colors, named sorts, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. F. A. Bailer. Bloomington, 111. 71ona — Ficus elastlca, 6 and 7-liich, $6 to $9 per dozen. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Pa. Foreret-Mo-Nots — Ever blooming for- get-me-nots, rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Fnchsias — Fuchsias, rooted cuttings and plants. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Palms, Etc, — Growers and Importers, palms and ferns; decorative plants. Geo. Wlttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago, HI. Palms, Etc, — ^Palms, ferns and deco- rative plants. - John Burton, Assignee for Robert Craig & Son, Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Palms, Etc. — Kentla Belmoreana and Kentla Forsterlana, Joseph Heacock, Wyneote, Pa. Palms, Etc.— Latania Bor., 2-ln. pot, seed leaves, $3 per 100; Latanla Bor., 3- In. pot, 16-18-ln., 2-3 chr. Ivs., $12 per 100; Latanla Bor., 5-ln. pot, 18-20-ln., 3-4 chr. Ivs., $15 per 100; Latanla Bor., B-ln. pot, 20-24-in., 4 chr. Ivs., $20 per 100. Kentla Bel., 2% -in. pot, 6-8-in., 2 leaves, $10 per 100; Kentla Bel., 3-in. pot, 8-10- in., 3-4 leaves, $12.50 per 100; Kentla Bel., 4-ln. pot, 12-15-in., 4-6 leaves, $16 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, la. palms, Etc — Palms, ferns and deco- rative plants. R. Dreyer, Woodslde, L. I., N. Y. Fansies — The Jennings strain, cold- frame plants, in bud and bloom, mixed colors ready April 1. $1.50 per 100. Cash with order. E. B. Jennings, lock box 254, South- port, Conn. Fansies — Pansy plants, large flowering, 60c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000. Per 100 Asp. plumosus nanus, small plants, to close, $1.76. Jas. H. Cunningham^ Delaware, O. Paasles — Rooted cuttings. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Puuaea — 100,000 pansy plants, $10 per 1,000. Unrooted cuttings, half price of rooted. Loomis Carnation Co., Lock Box 115, Loomls, Cal. Fansies — Giant pansies, distinct colors or mixed. Strong, transplanted, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000; 3,000 for $25. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. Fansies — Extra large pansy plants coming in bud, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15 Gray Ave., Utlca, N. Y. PeiaTtronlTims — Rooted cuttings, 1ft varieties, $2.25 per 100. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Peonies — Peonies and hardy plants. W. W. Wilmore, Box 382, Denver, Colo. Petunias — Dbl. Petunias, rooted cut- tings, 10 finest, $1.00 per 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa. Petunias — Double fringed petunias. Six distinct novelties, labeled, $1.26 per 100; $10 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co.. Springfield. 111. Fetnnla^^etunias, double, assorted, 2^-in., $3 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. Petonias — 10 best sorts, $1.00. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. PettmlaB — 20 varieties, $1.26 per 100; $10 per 1,000. _ S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Finks — Hardy pinks, six best variety, 4-in pots, 75c per doz., $6 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Fa. Prlmola*— Primula chlnensls and R obconlca grandiflora in bud and bloom, from 4-in. pots, $7 per 100. Paul Mader, E. Stroudsburg. Pa. Boses^— ^Bedding and forcing roses; stock from 3-ln. pots. Bride, Brides- maid, Perle, Ivory, Golden Gate, Etolle de Lyon, Mrs. Cant, Pink and White Cochet. Bon Silene, etc., $4 per 100; $38 per 1,000; 2-ln. stock, $3 per 100; $26 per 1,000. E. G. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. Boses — Bedding and forcing roses, standard varieties, $4 per 100, $38 per 1,000. Bride, Maid, Ivory, Perle, Etoile de Lyon, Bon Silene, Mrs. Ben Cant, Fink and White Cochet, etc. The B. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Boses — American Beauty, La France and Bride. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Boses — 60,000 rose plants grafted on English ManettI, for sale; delivery about April 1st, in 2%-ln. pots ready to shift Into 3t4-in. Bride, $10 per 100; Brides- maid, $10 per 100; La Detroit, $12 per 100; Genl. MacArthur, $12 per 100; Lib- erty, $12 per 100; rooted cuttings ready now per 100: Bride. Bridesmaid, $1.50; Chatenay, $1.50; Liberty, $2.50; Perle, $2.60. Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave., Chi cage Boses — Roses of all kinds. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Boses — Roses, rooted cuttings: Chat- enay, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Uncle John, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Brides- maid, $1.50 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Bride, $1.60 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Ivory, $1.60 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Perle, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Roses, 2% -In. pot plants: Richmond, $30 per 100, $250 per 1,000; Rosalind Orr English, $25 per 100, $200 per 1,000; Chatenay, $4 per 100. $30 per 1,000; Sun- rise, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Perle von Godesberg, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Liberty, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; La Detroit, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Uncle John, $4 per 100, $36 per 1,000; Kalserln, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Bride, $3 per 100. $25 per 1,000; Ivory, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Perle, $3 per 100, $26 per 1.000. Peter Relnberg. 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Boses — Rooted cuttings, American Beauty, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; Lib- erty, $3 per 100, $25.20 per 1,000; Brides- maid, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Bride, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Golden Gate, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Ivory, $1.50 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000. George Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Boses — 60,000 grafted roses for forc- ing. Delivery April, May, June. Lib- erty, rose pots, $2 per 100; 3%-ln. pots, $18 per 100; Brides, Bridesmaids, Golden Gate, Kalserln rose pots, $10 per 100; 3%-ln. pots, $15 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Fa. Boses — Roses, 2^4 -in. pots, $2.50 per 100; Universal Favorite, Evergreen Gem, Bessie Brown, Manda's Triumph, So. Orange Perfection, White Memorial, Yel- low Rambler, Gardenia. Helen Gould, Mme. de Watteville, Francisca Krue- ger, Mary Washington, Champion of the World, Emile Gonin, Frances B. Willard, Bridesmaid, Bride, Halloween. Strong semi-dormant plants, splendid for spring sales or for planting. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. Boses — Spring sales. Crimson Ramb- ler, 2-year-old, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; 3-year-old, $2.50 per doz., $18 per 100; Dorothy Perkins. 2-year-old, $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100; Gruss and Teplitz, 2-year-old, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; Maman Cochet, 2-year-old. $2 per doz., $15 per 100: Hermosa, 2-year-old, $2.25 per doz., $15 per 100; Clothilde Loupert, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100; A. Beauty, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; K. Aug. "Vic- toria, $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100; P. Neyron, $2.50 per doz., ^20 per 100: La France, $2 per doz:, $15 per 100, and many other varieties. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boses — Roses, 214-in., pots, strong plants. Maid, Bride. White and Fink Cochet, $2.50 per 100. $20 per 1,000. American Beauties, 214-in. pots, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000; 3-in. pot plants, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. C. W. Reimers, Station A, Louisville, Ky. ^ Boses — Roses, Ramblers and hybrids. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Boses — Hardy roses. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Boses — Easter stock. Baby Rambler rose. Mme. "Norbert Levavasseur, 1- year-old, field grown, for 4-in. pots, $5 per doz., $35 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. a — Now is the time to place your orders and insure getting good stock for planting. John N. May. Summit. N. J. Boses — American B.. Liberty, Brides- maid, Bride. Ivory, Golden Gate, shipped promptly from greenhouses Michael Winandy. Write for prices, etc. Edwin C. Day, Receiver, 61 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Eudbeckia — Golden Glow, 4-ln pots, 75c iier doz., $6 per 100. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia, Pa. Bndbeckia — Extra choice, large clumps, $6 per 100. John Brod, Nlles Center, III. Salvias — Salvia splendens and Jean Revenal, rooted cuttings, 76c per 100, $6 per 1,000. Frank A. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. If you do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 318 The American Florist. Mar. Iff Salvias — Salvia, two best. Lord Paunt- leroy (dwarf), Bonfire (tall), Jl per 100, $8 per 1,000. , „, The W. T. Buckley Co.. Springfield, 111. Salvias — Hooted cuttings and plants. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Salvias — 6 varieties, |1 per 100, }8 per $1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. salvias — Bonfire and St. Liouis, $1 per 100, S8 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Salvia — Salvia Mrs. C. N. Page, new scarlet salvia of great merit. This grand variety originated at our green- houses, and is named in honor of the wife of the president of the American Seed Trade Association. It is undoubtedly the dwarfest grower, most profuse and early bloomer, and most intensely bright scarlet salvia yet introduced, therefore the best bedding variety. A New Featnie. It can be had in bloom in 5-in. pots for Thanksgiving or Christmas decora- This in itself should be enough to recommend it to the retail florist. A number of the leading plant men of the country have already placed their or- Ready to ship now: 2-in. pots, $1 per doz, $6 per 100; 4-in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. Iowa Seed Co.. Pes Moines. la. Smilaz — Smilax plants, strong, 2%- in.. $1.50 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, vvis. Spixsa — Spireea Japonica, $3 per 100. Spirteanana compacts, $4 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Pames- ville, O. Spiisea — Spiraea compacta floribunda, Japonica and Gladstone. „ ^ . „* Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila'delphia. . Swaiusona — Swainsona Alba, rooted cuttings, 75c per 100. ^ . „_ Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Fa. Tiadescantia — Tradescantia rooted cuttings, 2 kinds, 75c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. umbrella plants — Umbrella plants, 2- in., fine. 2c. „, ^ v, -o Byer Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa. Verbenas — 500,000 Verbenas, 60 varie- ties, perfectly healthy. Prize rooted cut- tings, 60c per 100. $5 per 1,000; plants 2%- in., pots. $2.50 per 100. $20 per 1.000. J. L. Dillon. Bloomsburg, Pa. Verbenas — Rooted cuttings, 30 varle- ties, 60c per 100. ^ ^ -^ S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Verbenas — Giant rnixed. Dreer's seed- lings. 30c. ^, . ^ ^ Byer Floral Co.. Shippensburg;^;a^ Verbenas — Rooted cuttings. 60c per 100. „ Byer Bros.. Chambersburg. Pa. Vinca — Vinca Major Variegata. 3-in. pots. $5 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son. Adrian. Mich. Vinca — Vinca variegata, 3-ln. pots, $5 per 100. „ ^ Frank A. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Vinca variegata — Vinca variegata, 4- in. pots. .?1.50 per doz., $10 per 100, $90 per 1,000; 10 per cent discount, cash orders during month of March. The Goshen Floral Co., Goshen. Ind. Violet — Violet Princess of Wales, $2.50 per 100. Rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son. Adrian,^Mich. Violets — Rooted cuttings. Ell Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Vaughan & Sperry, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. NURSERY STOCK. Orottnds — "Beautiful Grounds," an Il- lustrated manual containing suggestions on lawn making, planting and care of shrubs and trees. Landscape plans, topographical surveys, etc. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave.. Chicago. 111. Xaemons — Lemon American Wonder or Pondorosa. 2%-in.. $3 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Pes Molnea. la. Ulacc— Lilacs a specialty. Jacs. Smlts. Ltd., Naarden. Holland. Magnolias — Largest growers of Mag- nolia grandiflora In the south; over 200,- 000 plants on hand. Joseph W. Vestal & Son, Little Rock, Ark. ITursery Stock — Ornamental trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials, etc. Bay State Nurseries, N. Ablngton, Mass. Nursery Stock — Philadelphia Rambler, field plants. 2 to 3 ft., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100, 3 to 4 ft., $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Hnrsery Stock — Headquarters for hardy perennials; 12 acres conifers; 3 acres rhododendrons; 2 acres hydran- geas. Tottenham Nurseries (Ltd.), Dedems- vaart. Holland. Hnxsery Stock — Trees, shrubs, vines, small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co.. Morrlsvllle. Pa. Nursery Stock — .Wholesale growers of nursery stock. Catalogue free. W. Van BUeef & Sons. Boskoop. Holland. Faeonias — Paeonias. Festiva maxima, $35 per 100; Queen Victoria, $9 per 100; Fragrans. $6 per 100. Gilbert H. Wild. Sarcoxle, Mo. Privet — California privet cheap, 100,- 000 plants, 3 to 4-ft., $4 per 100, $25 per 1,000; 2% to 3H-ft., $2.50 per 100, $17.50 per 1,000; 20 to 30-ln., $2 per 100, $13 per 1,000; 18 to 24-in., 2 years, $1.50 per 100, $7 per 1,000. Boxed f. o. b. here. For car or large lots, write before placing orders. Chas. Black. Hightstown. N. J. privet — Calliornia privet, 1, 2 and 3 years; also good cuttings. Any reason- able offer In lots of 5,000 to carloads accepted. J. H. O'Hagan. Little Silver, N. J. Khododendron — Best named liybrids, 20-in. high, $9 per doz.; 24-in., $12 per doz.; 30-32-in., $24 per doz. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Paines- ville. O. Bibbon G-rass — Silver ribbon grass, field grown roots, 15c each by mall, postpaid. $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100 by express, not prepaid. James Vick s Sons, Rochester. N. T. and herbaceous Slirubs — Shrubs plants. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Slirubs — Hardy shrubs. Ramblers, etc. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Shrubs — Shrubs, hardy plants, clim- bers, etc. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester. N. Y. Shrubs — Ornamental trees and shrubs. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. Trees — Fruit trees, ornamental trees, evergreens, shade trees. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Trees — Munson Nurseries. New cata- logue now ready. Get it of T. V. Munson & Son, Denlson, Tex. Seeds, Bulbs, Spawn, Etc. Asparagus — 1904 new crop asparagus seeds. Plumosus nanus, 55c per 100; Robustus, 85c per 100, $7.50 per 1,000; Sprengeri. 15c per 100. $1 per 1.000. Moore & Simon. 207 Market St.. Phila- delphia. Pa. Aspaiagrus — 1904 new crop asparagus seeds. Plumosus nanus, 55c per 100. $3.50 per 1,000; Robustus. 85c per 100, $7.50 per 1,000; Sprengeri, 15c per lUO, $1 per 1,000. Moore & Simon, 207 Market St., Phila- delpliia. Pa. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus. Northern greenhouse grown seed. 100 seeds, 60c; 250 seeds, $1.15; 1,000 seeds, $4. Southern greenhouse grown. 1.000 seeds, $3; 5,000 seeds, $12.50. A, plu- mosus robustus, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $9. Pecumbens, 100 seeds, 50c; 1,000 seeds, $4. Comorensls, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $7.50. Tenuissimus, 100 seeds, $1.25; 250 seeds, $2.65. Cash dis- count 2 per cent. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Aster — Aster Kate Lock. 48 In. high. White, Daybreak, and mixed, $2 per 1,000 seeds. Not less than 1,000 seeds sold. J. H. Lock, 41 Manchester Ave., Toronto, Ont. Aster — Seed of the Carlson, 1 pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 50c; % oz., 30c; 1 oz., $1. Branching or Semple, 1 pkt., 10c; V4, oz.. 20c; 1 oz.. 60c; 1 lb.. $6.50. Vaughan's upright white branching, trade pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 20c; oz., 65c. Vaughan's upright pink branching, trade pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 20c; oz., 65c. New everblooming aster Ideal, trade pkt, 15c; V4, oz., 30c: 1 oz., $1. The new cactus aster, Patrick Henry, early bloomer, 1 pkt., 25c: Vs oz.. $1. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Begonia — Begonia. single flowered, separate colors, 40c per doz., $3 per 100; mixture, 35c per doz.. $2.50 per 100; dbl. flowered, separate colors, 65c per doz., $5 per 100; mixture, 50c per doz., $4 per 100. LaFayette. 25c each, $2.65 per doz., $1S per 100. Vaughan's . Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs — Ward's high grade bulbs and plants. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 17 Battery Place. New York. Bulbs — Spring or fall delivery, for florist's use. We import to order, bulbs and plants. August Rolker's Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs — Double narcissus Von Sion, sin- gle narcissus. Golden Spur, Spireea Su- perba, P^onia C. festiva maxima. Warnaar & Co., Sassenheim. Holland. Bulbs — Holland bulbs and plants, wholesale growers hyacinths, tulips, narcissus, crocus, splreeas, gladiolus, paeonias, etc. Special prices French bulbs, Roman hyacinths. Paper White, etc. Van Zanten Bros., Hillegom, Holland; G. Hylkema, care Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St.. New York. Bulbs — Bermuda Harrlsll bulbs. July and August delivery. Chas. A. V. Frith. Hamilton, Bermuda. Cabbage — Seed Early All Head, 20c per oz. ; 60c per % lb. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Caladium — Caladium, 5-7-in. circum- ference, 40c per doz., $2.50 per 100; 7-9-in. circ, 60c per doz., $4 per 100; 9-12-in. circ, 95c per doz., $7 per 100; 12-in. and up, $1.75 per doz., $14 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, CThicago and New York. Celery — Seed 'White Plume and Snow White, 10c per pkt.; 15c per % oz.; 25c per oz. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Grladiolus — Gladiolus in variety. W. W. Wilmore, Box 382, Penver, Colo. Egg Plant — Seed of New York Im- proved, 1 pkt., 6c; % oz., 15c; 1 oz., 25o. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ^_ G-ladiolus — Gladiolus Angele, 90c per doz., $6.50 per 100: Augusta, 50c per doz., $3 per 100, $26 per 1.000; Brench- leyensis. 20c per doz., $1.35 per 100. $11.50 per 1.000. Ceres, 20c per doz.. $1.25 per 100, $10.50 per 100; Eugene Sribe, 70c per doz., $5.50 per 100; Mme. Moneret, 20c per doz.. $1.50 per 100. Vauglian's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Iiet'tuoe— Seed, Black Seeded Simpson, Vaughan's select stock, oz.. 10c; V4, lb., 25c; 1 lb., 80c. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Lily of the Valley — Berlin and Ham- burg pips, $10 per 1,000; $22.50 per case, containing 2,500. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Lily of the Valley — Pips, largest and finest stock In splendid condition, $24 per case of 3,000; 2 or more cases at $7.50 per 1,000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St.. New York. tUy of tlie VaUey — Forcing pips. Julius Hansen, Plnneberg, Germany. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igos. The American Florist. 319 tUy of the VoUey — Pips, $12 per 1,000, $1.50 per 100. Good grade pips, $7.50 per 1,000, $21 per 3,000. H. N. Bruns, 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. Uly of the Valley — Berlin and Ham- burs valley. Jacs. Sniits. Ltd.. Naarden, Holland. Hnslixoom Spawn — Frequent importa- tions from England, always fresh and lively. J. J. Styer. Concordville, Pa. mcotlana Sanders — Seeds in original pkts., 25c per pkt J. M. Thorburn, Cortlandt St., New York. Onion — Bermuda onion seed. All or- ders accompanied by bankers' reference or remittance. Peter S. Reid. Port Orotava, Teneriffe. Onions — Genuine Bermuda onion seed, grown and exported by Wildpret Bros., Port Orotava, Tener- iffe, Canary Islands. Pansy^Pan sy seed, $1 per pkt., $5 per oz. Cash. E. B. Jennings, Lock Box 254, South- port, Conn. Salvia — Salvia splendens grandlflora, >4-oz., 25c; oz., $1.50. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12-13 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston. BadiBh — Seed of Scarlet Globe, Vaughan's select stock, 1 oz., 10c; Vi lb.. 30c; 1 lb., 70c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds — Garden, field and flower seeds. Crosman Bros., Wholesale Office, 503 Monroe Ave., Rochester, N. Y. Re- tail Store, 275 Main St. East, New York. Seeds — Specialty, seeds of conifers. Geo. & M. J. HochderfEer, Flagstaff, Ariz. Seeds — Specialty, seeds of conifers. Geo. & M. J. Hocjiderffer, Flagstaff, Ariz. Seeds — Burpee's catalogue for 1905 Is now ready. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds — Wholesale seed growers. Flower and garden seeds. A. J. Brown Company, Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds — 3,700 acres of garden seeds In cultivation; wholesale seed growers. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Cal. Seeds — Florists' flower seeds. New crop now ready. Weeber & Don, Seed Merchants and Growers, 114 Chambers St., New York. Seeds — Flower seeds and bulbs; onion sets; garden seeds. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago. Seeds — Specialty, seeds of conifers. Geo. N. J. HochderfEer, Flagstaff, Ariz. Seeds — Seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. Four- teenth St., New York. Sograr Beet — Mangel wurzel and sugar beet seeds a specialty. Catalogues free. English correspondence. Carl Beck & Co., Quedlinburg. Ger- many. Telegram address, Samenex- port. Quedlinburg. Sweet Pea — Seed of Dorothy Eokford. 10c per oz.; 25c % lb., 75c 1 lb. Lady Grisel Hamilton, 1 oz., 5c; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 40c. King Edward VII., 1 oz., 10c; li lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c. Lively, 1 oz., 5c; V4, lb., 10c; 1 lb., 30c. Mrs. G. Hlgginson, 1 oz., 35c; 14 lb., 95c: 1 lb., $3.50. Flora Norton, 1 oz., 30c; 14 lb., 80c; 1 lb., $3. Florence Fraser, 1 oz.. 15c; % lb., 45c; 1 lb., $1.75. 10 per cent cash discount orders over $2.00 all flower seed, cash inclosed. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and ■ New York. Tomato — Seed of Earliana, 10c per pkt.; 25c per 1,4 oz. ; 40c per oz. Early Michi- gan, 10c per pkt.; 15 per % oz. ; 25c per oz. Cream City, 10c per pkt.; 15c per V2 oz. ; 25c per oz. Dwarf Champion, 10c per pkt.; 15c per % oz. ; 20c per oz. New Stone, 10c per pkt.; 15c per ^4 oz.; 25c per oz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Tuberose — Dwarf Pearl, strong bulbs, %\ iKV 100. $S per 1,000. Medium size, 60c per 100; $4.50 per 1,000. Arm- strong's everblooming, $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Wholesale Cut Flowers. COMMISSION DEALERS. E. P. Winterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. E. H. Hunt, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. E. C. Amllng, 32-36 Randolph St., Chicago. 111. Seligman & Trepel, 56 W. 26th St., Chicago. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-4U Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston, Mass. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co., B2-64 High St., Cleveland, Ohio. Kennicott Bros. Co., 40-44 Randolph St., Chicago, 111. C. A. Kuehn, 1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. William Ghormley, 57 W. 28th St., New York. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., New York. Jos. S. Fenrlch, 48 W. 30th St., New York. A. L. Randall Co., 19 Randolph St., Chicago. James Hart, 117 W. 30th St., New York. . John Young. 51 W. 28th St.. New York. Chas. W. McKeilar, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Dia- mond St.. Pittsburg, Pa. Rice Bros., 128 N. 6th St., Minneap- olis. Minn. J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Ford Bros., Ill W. 30th St., New York. Julius Lang, 53 W. 30th St., New York. A. L. Young &. Co., 54 W. 28th St., New York. H. G. Berning, 1402 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. ^ Charles Millang, 50 V. 2»th St., New York. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. Walter F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York^ "Chas. ^hadwick. Cor. Fulton and La- grave Sts., Grand Rapids. Mich. New York Cut Flower Exchange, John Donaldson, Sec'y, Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave. and W. 26th St.. New York. ■ Ttidward C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St., New York^ ^AlfreinH. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. AlexT J. Guttman, 52 W. 29th St., New York. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., 1516-18 Sansom St., Philadelphia. Fa. ~jT B. Murdoch^STCo., 545 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 604 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. ^John 1. Kaynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. William Murphy, 128 K 3d St., Cin- cinnati, O. GROWERS. J. A. Budlong, 37-39 Randolph St., Chicago, 111^ The Benthey-Coatsworth Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Sinner Bros., 58 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago, 111. Geo. Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago, IlL Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35-37 Randolph St., Chicago, IlL D. Wood Brant, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. South Park Floral Company, Heller Bros., New Castle, Ind. Peter Weiland, New Castle, Ind. Weiland & Rlsch, 59 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachu- setts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Wal- nut St., Cincinnati, O. Berger Bros., 1220 Filbert St., Phlla- delphia. Pa, Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. John Wolf, Savannah, Ga. Retail Cut Flowers. Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. Mark Aitken, 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Sievers & Boland, 33 Post St., San Francisco, Cal. A. Gude & Bro., 1214 F St., Washing- ton, D. C. Mills, the Florist, 36 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, Florida. Fred C. Weber, 4320-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. The Park Floral Co., J. A. Valentine, president, Denver, Colo. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. John Breltmeyer's Sons, Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. P. J. Hauswirth, Auditorium Annex, Chicago. Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Leikens, 7 E. 33d St., New York. John Mangel, Cor. Wabash Ave. and Monroe St., Chicago. Joseph R. Freeman, 612, 13th St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, Galveston, Tex. Supplies, Sundries, Etc. Artificial leaves — All styles in hun- dreds of different designs. Rossig Bros., 497 W. Broadway, New York. Bulb Pans, Etc. — Bulb pans. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St.. Detroit. Mich. Bamboo— Japan bamboo stakes in large quantities, 5 to 6 feet. Write for prices. Suzuki & lida, 31 Barclay St., New York. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 320 The American Florist. Mar. II. Btdb Fans, Etc — Seed pans, hanging baskets, lawn vases. Hilfinger Bros., Fort Edwards, N. T. Bnlb Fans, Etc, — Bulb and fern pans. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St. Norrlstown, Pa. Cape Flowers — Cape flowers, all col- ors. A. Hermann, 404-12 E. 34th St., New York. Coal — Harman, the florists" coal man, ■win quote prices on your present needs and your season's supply. Attractive prices on the following: Alum Creek, Brazil Blocic, Pocahontas Smokeless, W. Virginia Splint, Indiana Hocking Lump and other grades. Producer, Jobber and prompt shipper of bituminous coal. Wm. S. Harman, 303 Dearborn St., Chicago. State Life Bldg., Indian- apolis, Ind. Fumigating: SappUes — Nico-fume, to- bacco paper Insecticide. For sale by seedsmen, 24 sheets, 76c; 144 sheets, J3.50; 288 sheets, J6.50. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Liouls- ville, Ky. Fnmlgating Supplies — Tobacco stems, «0c per 100 lbs.; in bales of 200 to 260 lbs. Write for special prices on carload lots. Lieaf tobacco. F. G. Borden, Milton, Wis. Fumigating SnppUes — Vaporizing pans for tobacco extracts. Improved. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa. Fumigating SuppUes— The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. A free trial bag will cost you only express charges; the most eflrective, cleanest and quickest, aa well as cheapest (lOo per 100-fL house) article to fumigate with. All aphis Killed in one night. Our booklet tells of it — mailed on request. The H. A. StoothofC Co., Tobacco Pow- der Hobbyists, H6-118 West St., New York. Fumigating SnppUes — Tobacco dust for fumigating. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine St., New York. Fnmlgating SuppUes — Extract of to- bacco, rose leaf Insecticide. Best and cheapest all around insecticide on the market. For free pamphlet write to The Kentucky Tobacco Product Co.. Louisville, Ky. Fertilizers — Fertility germs draw nitrogen from the air, deposit it In the soil, make land rich. Insure Immense crops. Nitro-Culture contains these germs. Sprinkle on seed before plant- ing; J2 worth increases yield per acre enormously. Write for catalogue, 6 P National Nitro-Culture Co., West Chester. Pa. Oreens — Ferns, fancy and dagger, galaz, laurel, southern wild smllax. Prin- cess pine. Growl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. Oreens — Wild smilax, $3 per 25 lb case; J4, 36 lb. case; $6 per 50 lb. case. E. F. WInterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Oreens — Evergreens, galaz, leucothoe, mosses, etc. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. Oreens — Evergreens, fancy and dag- ger ferns, bronze and green galax. George Cotsonas & Co., 45 W. 29th St., New York. Oreens — Southern wild smllax, new crop. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Ever- green, Ala. Oreens — Specialties: galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly. Prin- cess pine; all kinds of evergreens. Qalaz leaves, 75c per 100. N. LeCakes & Co., 63 W. 28th St., New York. Oreens — Asparagus plumosus, 50o per string. W. H. Watson, Lapeer, Mich. Fern Balls — Japanese fern balls, 6-ln. and 7 to 9 in. sizes. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Oreens — Hardy decorative supplies ; high grade southern wild smllax. B. A. Beaven. Evergreen. Ala. Oreens — Galax leaves and all decora- tive greens. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. Oreens — Dagger and fancy ferns; bronze and green galax, laurel festoon- ing, green and sphagnum moss, ivy leaves, sprengeri, asparagus, leucothoe sprays. Henry M. Robinson Co., 8-11 Province St., Chicago. Hose — Hose in quantity. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago, 111. I^awn Mower — The Clipper lawn mower. No. 1, 12-in., $5; No. 2, 15-in., .$6; No. 3, 18-in., $7; No. 4, 21-in., $8. Draft, money order or reg. letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, 111. Iietters — Boston Florist Letter Co., manufacturers of florists' letters. Block letters, % or 2-in. size, J2 per 100; script letters, J4; fastener with each let- ter or word. Stained and varnished wooden box 18x30x12 made In two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with flrst order of 600 letters. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Mgr., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. aietal Designs — Send for prices. A. Hermann, 404-12 E. 34th St., New York. Bibbon — Ribbon specialists. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Fots — Standard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are best on market. A. F. Kohr, 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., Chicago, 111. Fots — Red standards, full size, and wide bottoms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St.. Detroit. Mich. Fots — Red standard; azalea pots. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St.. Norrlstown, Pa. Fots — Before buying, write for prices. Geo. Keller & Son, 361-63 Herndon St., near Wrightwood Ave.. Chicago. 111. Fot Hangers — Kramer's pot bangers. Fit all standard size pots from 2 to 10 inches in diameter. Price with wire chain, $1 per doz. by express. Sample dozen by mall, $1.25. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, la. Fots — Red standard pots; prices per 1,000 f. o. b. Harrison: 2-ln., $2.26; 2^4- in., $2.70; 2^4-in., $3.25; 3-in., $4.26; 3%- in., $5.50; 4-in., $6.80; 5-in., $11; 6-ln., $18. Cash must accompany order. Harrison Pottery, Harrison, Ohio. Fots — Standard flower pots, carefully packed in crates. HUflnger Bros." Pottery, Fort Ed- wards, N. Y. Fots — Red pots. Sample pot and price list on application. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Pots — Red standard flower pots. Price list and sample on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. Bauer, Prop., Paducah. Ky. Pots — Red clay pots. Thin, light, por- ous. Sample orders receive prompt at- tention. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Fots — Standard flower pots. We can save you money. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Wash- ington, D. C. Pots — Standard flower pots. The Whilldin Pottery Co., Philadel- phia, Pa.; Jersey City, N. J.; Long Island City. N. Y. Pots — Pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge, ^ass.: Long Island City, N. Y. Printing — Best engravings and illus- trations of every description for cata- logues. Send for estimates. Globe Engraving & Electrotype Co., 404-27 Dearborn St., Chicago. Seed Cases — ^Heller's mice proof seed cases. Heller & Co., Montclalr, N. J. Shipping Boxes, Etc. — Cut flower boxes, waterproof, corner lock style. No charge for printing on orders above 260 boxes. Cash. Livingston Seed Co., Box 104, Colum- bus, Ohio. SmUax^lOO.OOO Smilax. Ready June 1. Send for prices. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Stakes — We can save you money on galvanized wire rose stakes and tylnc wires. Igoe Bros., 226 No. 9th St., Brooltlyn. N. Y. SuppUes — Importers and manufactur- ers of florists' supplies. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 26th St., New York. SuppUes — Manufacturers and import- ers. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St, Phila- delphia, Pa, SuppUes — Importers and manufactur- ers of florists' supplies. Write for our I new catalogue F; our prices may inter- est you. L. Baumann & Co., 76-78 Wabash Ave.. Chicago, 111. Vases — Iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. Manufactured by McDonald Bros., Columbus, O. Wired Toothpicks— $1.60 per 10.000. $6.26 per 50,000. Sample free. Manufactured by W. J. Cowee. Bef- lln, N. Y. Wire Work— E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wire Work — Largest wire work mak- ers in the west. E. F. Wintersou Co., 46-47-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Construction Materials, Boilers, Etc. Boilers — The Plerson boiler for water or steam; a coal saver. Adapted to use any kind of fuel. The Pierson-Sefton Co., West Side Ave., Jersey City, N. J. BoUers — Boilers and boiler tubes. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 36th and Iron Sts., Chicago, 111. BoUers — Get our prices. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers — Hitchings new Mogul boUers for hot water or steam. Hot water radi- ation from 4,200 square feet and up. Steam radiation from 2,500 square feet and up. Horticultural architects and builders. Hitchings & Co., 233 Mercer St., New York. BoUers — Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Steam and hot water. Glblin & Co., Utica, N. Y. Boilers — Improved greenhouse boiler, made of best material, shell, flrebcnc sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Kroeschell Bros. Co., 45 Erie St., Chl- cago. BoUers — "Entirely satisfactory." That's what prominent florists say of the celebrated Furman boilers. Particularly well adapted for greenhouse heating. Write for illustrated catalogue and spe- cial florists' prices. The Herenden Mfg. Co., Dept. Am., Geneva, N. Y. BoUers — Send for prices and cata- logues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Engines — Two streams of water for 1 hour cost 2 cents If you use a Stand- ard pumping engine. Catalogue A will tell you how It does It. The Standard Pump & Engine Co., Cleveland, Ohio. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igo5. The American Florist. 321 Boilers — Water tube steam boiler. Kins Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. T. BoUexs — About "Bumham" boilers. Write today to our New York office for our greenhouse heating and ventilating catalogue. „ „^ ^ t,,^. liord & Bumham Co., St. James Bldg., 1133 Broadway. General office and works, Irvington-on-Hudson, N. T. Heaters — Crop Insurance. Life Insur- ance Is valuable because It guarantees outcome. "Gurney" heaters, "Bright Idea," "Doric" and "400 Series" do the same for your hot house; they guarantee the crop. Save 20 per cent on coal bill; produce an even heat; simple to operate; wear longer than others. Don't buy or exchange until you investigate. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 74 Franklin St., Boston, Mass.; Ill Fifth Ave., New York Clty^ Bniiaisg Material. — Lumber for green- house benches. Ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc We are in special position to fur- nish "Pecky Cypress;" everything in Dine and hemlock building lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Cor. Weed St. and Hawthorne, Chicago. Bauaing- Material — Gulf cypress green- house material. Hot bed sash. We fur- nish everything for building. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. BnUdln? Material — Hot bed sash and building lumber. „„ ,,„„ Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Bnlldin? Material — Material from World's Fair, hothouse sash, pipe, 100,- 000 000 feet of lumber, sash and doors. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago, or World's Fair Grounds, St. Louis. Bnllding Material — Cypress is far more durable than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men fur- nished to superintend erection when de- sired. . ^ „ -^T The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Nepon- set, Boston, Mass. Building Material — Sun cured cypress, greenhouse material, also hot bed sash. Tennessee red cypress posts, Pecky cypress bench lumber. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chi- cago. BnUdln? Material — Greenhouse mate- rial of any description. John C. Monlnger Co., 412-22 Haw- thorne Ave., Chicago. Boilding Material — Our designs em- body best features greenhouse construc- tion; best grade gulf cypress used. Red cedar posts, iron fittings, hot-bed sash. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. Bnlldlnir Material — Greenhouse mate- rial and hot-bed cash of Louisiana cypress and Washington red cedar. Our facilities increased; our grades Invari- ably the best; our prices right. Write for catalogue and estimate when figuring on your new houses. A. Dletsch Co., 615-21 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Glass — Window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randolph St., Chicago. 111.. Glass — Importers and Jobbers; green- house glass a specialty. Window glass. The James H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave.. 34-40 So. Water St.. Chicago. Glass — French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St., New York: 101 Portland St.. Boston. Glass — Roofing glass, etc. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Glass — Glass at wholesale. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Glass — Good brands, quick shipments, large stock; warehouse on railroad ■witch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d St. and Union Place, Chicago, 111. Glass — Tank window glass. Hothouse glass a specialty. D. C. Cunningham Glass Co., Pitts- burg, Pa. Glass — Plate and window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. Sprague-Smith Co., 205 Randolph St., Chicago. Glass — Greenhouse glass. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Glazing Foints — See the point? Holds glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 points, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Peu Greenlioase Constraction — Bureka greenhouses the best and lowest In price. AH houses erected at factory and shipped to purchasers with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so any person can put up. Uiilon Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Blooms- burg, Pa, Gutters — Garland's gutters will keep snow and ice off your glass. A sample of our gutter is on exhibition at Chi- cago Flower Growers' Market. Send for catalogue. Geo. M. Garland, Des Plalnes, 111. Gutters — New duplex gutter, only drip proof gutter on the market. E.' Hippard, Youngstown, O. Gutters — Jennings Improved Iron gut- ter. Diller, Caskey & Co., Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Iron Fittiners — Patent Iron bench fit- tings and roof supports. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Iron Fittings, Btc. — Send for prices. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. Faint, Futty, Btc. — The Jas. H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Faint, Futty, Bto. — H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Faint, Futty, Etc. — Metropolitan Mate- rial Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Faint, Futty, Etc. — Twemlow's Old English liquid putty; stops all cracks and crevices In sash or roof of green- house. Sold by supply houses In Chi- cago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Allegheny, Phil- adelphia, New York, Buffalo, Boston, Baltimore, etc. Made by Hammond's Slug Shot Works, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. Fipes, Iron Fittings, Etc. — Galvanized iron sash hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks, U bolts, galvanized turn buckles and wire. Fittings for Purlin and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chi- cago. Fipes and Iron Fitting's — S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Steam Traps — Steam traps save coal. Return steam trap, used by up-to-date greenhouse men, returns condensed water from the heating colls in green- house. Have been in use over 30 years. Insures an even temperature. Albany Steam Trap Co., Albany, N. Y. Steam Traps — The Standard return steam trap has no equal for simplicity of working. B. Hippard, Youngstown, Ohio Steam Traps — Morehead traps Insure free circulation In colls. Save fuel. American Blower Co.. Detroit. Mich. Ventilating Apparatus — Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-1373 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. 'Ventilators — We furnish high grade ventilating apparatus, raising the sashes In greenhouses and other build- ings. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broad- way, New York. General office and works, Irvlngton-on-Hudson, N. Y. Ventilators — The New Departure ven- tilating appliance, cheapest and best. If you doubt, try it and be convinced. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. Ventilating Apparatus — Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooldyn, N. Y. Ventilating Apparatus — Send for cir- culars. Diller, Caskey & Co., cor. 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Ventilators — Evans' improved Chal- lenge ventilating apparatus. Quaker City Machine Works, Rich- mond, Ind. Ventilators — ^The Standard ventilating machinery; original machine with self- oiling cups; most powerful, least com- plicated, very compact. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O. Ventilators — Foley ventilating appar- atus. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chi- cago. Ventilators — Hand ventilators, etc. The King Construction Co., N. Tona- wanda, N. Y. BOOKS rOR nORISTS. The time is coming along when these are needed and opportunity at band (or reading them. Every one of the followlDE should be in your library. Send prices quoted and we tend the books. Hedges, WiNDBKEAKS, Etc. (Powell). — A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A vol- ume of 140 pages, with twenty-two illustrations. 50 cents. Asparagus (Hexamer). — A practical treatise on the planting, cultivation, harvesting and preserving of aspara- gus, with notes on its history and bot- any. This book is mainly devoted to the culinary kinds of asparagus, but there is also some reference to the ornamental species. 50 cents. The Goldfish (Mulertt). — A num- ber of florists find goldfish an attract- ive and paying addition to their busi- ness. The best advice is given in every department of the subject, including construction and care --f the parlor aquarium, in this volume of 160 pages, handsomely illustrated. $2.00. Handy Manual (J. W. Johnson). — A new work, fully illustrated with plans, etc., on greenhouse heating and ventilating, by a practical steam and hot water heating engineer of long experience. Replete with valuable information. 125 pages. $1.00. Landscape Gabdening (Waugh). — This is a very useful little book on the art of landscape gardening. It will be found exceptionally valuable to ama- teurs, as it covers in detail the numer- ous problems that come to the owners of small gardens. It is freely illus- trated and the pictures have been chosen with a view to informing the reader rather than decorating the book. 50 cents. Mushrooms: How to Grow Them (Falconer). — The only American book on the subject, 29 illustrations. Writ- ten by a practical mushroom grower who tells the whole story so tersely and plainly that a child can understand it. This book has increased mushroom growing in this country three fold in three years. $1.50. American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 322 The American Florist. Mar. II, Meetings of Plorists' Clulss. Baltimore, Md. — Gardeners' Club ot Bal- timore, Royal Arcanum building, IS W. Sar- atoga street. Second and fourth Monday of each month, at 8 p. m. John J. Perry, Secretary, 505 N. Eutaw street. Boston, Mass. — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, Horticultural Hall. Meets third Tuesday of each month, October to March inclusive. W. E. Fischer, Secretary, 18 Union Terrace, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Btjffai,o, N. Y.- — ^Buffalo Florists' Club, 383 Elljcott street. Second Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. William Legg, Secretary, 1440 Delaware avenue, Buffalo. Butte, Mont. — Montana Florists' Club, Columbia Gardens. Second Friday in each month. S. Hansen, Secretary, W. Galena and Excelsior street. Chicago, III. — Chicago Florists' Club, Hajidel Hall, 40 Randolph street. Second and fourth Thursday of each month, at 8 p. m. Robert Johnstone, Secretary, 2361 N. Fortieth ave., Chicago. Cincinnati. O. — Cincinnati Florists' So- ciety, Jabez Elliott Flower Market. Second Saturday of each month, at 8 p. m. George Murphy, Secretary, Sta. F., Cincinnati, O. Cleveland, O. — Cleveland Florists' Club, Progress Hall, 244 Detroit street. Second and fourth Monday of each month, at 1 :30 p. m. Isaac Kennedy, Secretary, West Park, Ohio. Davenport, Ia. — Tri-City Florists' Club, meets in Davenport, Rock Island and Moline, alternately, second Thursday of each month. H. Meyer, Rock Island, III., Secretary. Denver, Colo. — Denver Floral Club, 323 Charles Block. Second and fourth Friday of each month, at 8 p. m. Adam Balmer, Secretary. Detroit, Mich. — Detroit Florists' Club, Cowie Building. Farran and Gratiot avenue. First and third Wednesday of each month at 8 p. m. J. P. Sullivan, Secretary, 214 Woodward avenue. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Florists' Club, Board of Trade rooms. Pearl street. Fourth Monday of each month. N. B. Stover, Secretary, Grandville, Mich. Hamilton, Ont. — Hamilton Gardeners' and Florists' Club, offices of members. First and third Tuesday of each month at 8 p. m. Charles M. Webster, Secretary. Hartford, Conn. — Hartford Florists' Club. Second and fourth Friday of each month at 8 p. m. W. W. Hunt, 80 Ann street, Hartford. Indianapolis, Ind. — State Florists' Asso- ciation of Indiana, Commercial Club rooms, Indianapolis. First Tuesday ot each month, at 7:30 p. m. Fred Huckriede, Secretary, Indianapolis. Madison, N. J. — Morris County Garden- ers' and Florists' Society, Masonic Hall. Second Wednesday of each month at 7 :30 p. m. in winter. S. Redstone, Secretary. Milwaukee, Wis. — Milwaukee Florists' Club. Meets irst Tuesday ot each month in Empire Building, West Water and Grand ave. H. V. Hunkel, Secretary, 462 Milwau- kee street. Minneapolis, Minn. ^Minneapolis Flor- ists, Latham's Conservatory, 83 S. Tenth street. First Friday of each month, at 8 p. m. R. A. Latham, Secretary. Montreal, Que. — Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. Alexandria rooms. 2204 St. Catherine street. First and third Mon- day of each month. W. H. Horobin, Secre- tary, 23 Closse street. New Bedford, Mass. — New Bedford Flor- ists' Club, second Thursday of each month. William P. Pierce, Secretary. New London, Conn. — Gardeners' and Florists' Club, first and third Tuesday of each month at greenhouses of secretary. H. H. Appeldorn, Secretary. New York, N. Y. — New York Florists' Club, Grand Opera House Building, 8th ave- nue and 23d street. Second Monday of each month, at 7 :30 p. m. John Young, Secre- tary, 51 West Twenty-eighth, street. New York. Omaha, Neb. — Nebraska Florists' Society, City Hall. Second Thursday in each month at 8 p. m. Louis Henderson, Secretary, 1519 Farnam street, Omaha. Philadelphia, Pa. — Florists' Club ot Philadelphia, Horticultural Hall, Broad street above Spruce. First Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. Edwin Lonsdale, Secre- tary,. Wyndmoor, Philadelphia. Pittsburg, Pa. — Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club, 422 Sixth avenue. Second Thursday of each month. at 8 p. m. H. P. Joslin, Secretary, Ben Avon, Pa. FeovidencEj R. I. — Florists' and Garden- ers' Club of Rhode Island, 96 Westminster street. Providence. Second Thursday of each month, at 8 p. m. Wm. E. Chappell, Sec- retary, 333 Branch avenue. Providence. Richmond, Ind. — Richmond Florists' Club, at the green houses ot members. Third Monday of each month. H. C. Chessman, Secretary. Salt Lake City, Utah. — Salt Lake Flor- ists' Society, office of Huddart Floral Com- pany, 214 B. Second South street. Second and fourth Friday of each month. P. T. Huddart, Secretary. San Francisco, Cal. — Pacific Coast Hor- ticultural Society. First Saturday and third Monday of each month. Thomas H. Mun- roe, Secretary. St. Loins, Mo. — St. Louis Florists' Club, Odd Fellows Hall No. 2, Ninth and Olive streets. Second Thursday of each month, at 2 p. m. Emil Schray, Secretary, 4101 Pennsylvania avenue, St. Louis. Seattle, Wash. — Seattle Commercial Horticultural Club, First and Cherry streets. At call of the president. William Hopkins, Secretary, Fifth and Galer streets. Toronto, Ont. — Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association, St. George's Hall, Elm street. Third Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. E. F. Collins, Secretary, 2 Hurst place, Toronto. Washington. D. C. — Washington Florists' Club, Schmidt's hall, 516 Ninth street, N. W. Meets first Tuesday in each month. Peter Bisset, Secretary. Utica, N. Y.— Utica Florists' Club, Hotel Martin. First Thursday of each month at S p. m. J. C. Spencer, Secretary. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. The Mower that will Kill all the Weeds in Your Lawn. It you keep the weeds cut BO they do not go to seed andcutyour grass without breaking the BinttU feeders ot roots, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. Paxton, III. — The greenhouse estab- lishment of Andrew Peterson & Com- pany has been sold to Addems, Morgan & Company, of Loda, who will take possession June 1. Mr. Peterson will remove to Hoopeston, where he owns another greenhouse. The Clipper will do ft. Ask your dealer for them. 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Stewart. 11 Hamilton Place, Room 11, Boston. Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City. Pa., treasurer. Twenty-first annual meeting at Washington, D. C, August, 1905. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Boston, 1906. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., March 23-36, 190.5. VVm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass., secretary. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Exhibition at Chicago about June 15. Arthur H. Fewkes, Newton Highlands, Mass., secretary. THIS ISSIE 48 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. The rose 323 — Tlip DOW and promising varieties 323 Cattloya Triaii-x' Hackhousiana (illus.) 324 Desirable Araericsin hawthorns (ill us. j 325 With the growers 326 —In metropolitan suburbs (illus.) 326 — John Rcimels, Woodhavcn, X. Y 326 llegoaias 327 Market gardens 337 —Prices of indoor vegetablps 337 —Seasonable suggestions (illus. ) 327 New York 328 Chicago 328 Philadelphia 329 Hoston 329 Obituary 329 Forcing Gladiolus May 33(J Early swoet jieas 330 Externiinating the white fly 330 Hoih-r scale 330 Mfetings next week 330 "Washington ;i;}2 San Francisco 332 Denver ;i32 Salt Lake City !.'!'.!'.! 332 The seed trade .'.!!!...'."','.".'.. 340 —The franked garden seed 340 -Ginseng 34O M.Louis 3^0 The nursery trade '..*.".*.."."!!!. 312 Milwaukee 340 Our pastimes , V .'."..' .*."!! !!'.... 342 Baltimoro i ..."!!.!....*.."! 344 Minneapolis S46 i^etroit "*,'.'.'.. ;.;;;!!!;356 THE ROSE. The New and Promising Varieties. [Read before the Phihidelphia Florists' Club at its March meeting, by P. J. Lynch of West Grove, Pa.] In response to the invitation of the chairman of the committee having charge of the evening's programme, to give a "short" talk upon the new and promising roses, I think the pol- ished diplomacy of the gentleman over- came my better judgment, for I know of no particular act of my life that justifies the honor thus paid me. Your club has ever been in the front rank in furthering the popularity of the rose, while the fame of your growers is world wide. For a slow town like Philadel- phia sending safely to England's Queen, as one of your growers did, a bunch of that beautiful rose of Philadelphia origin. Queen of Edgely, savored of a pace rather difficult to overtake. Then, too^ while the origin of the ever popu- lar American Beauty (or as has been claimed Mile. Ferdinand Jamin), is somewhat obscure, yet it first attained prominence as a commercial variety through the foresight of a Philadelphia grower. Even that much discussed variety that to-day for amateur culti- vation is perhaps the leading rose of its color, achieved notoriety through one of your local growers. Though gal- lantry was at stake as to whether it should be named for the Bishop or the Lady, the Bishop won. I refer to Bald- uin Helen Gould. I might mention a host of now famous varieties, such as Wm. Francis Bennet, Souvenir de Woot- ton, Golden Gate, Princess Bonnie, Pink Soupert, Marion Dingee and many others whose rise to fame and popu- larity came through the intelligent efforts of growers of Philadelphia and its environs. With these facts in mind I approach this subject with consider- able apprehension. I am conscious of the fact that in the brief limitations of this paper it will be impossible to cover the subject com- pletely and accurately. I shall there- fore give you my observations as they have occurred to mo in the daily con- tact with over a thousand different varieties of roses, coming, as they have, from all parts of the world. I shall speak only of roses now in commerce, and while some varieties may be men- tioned that are not entirely new so far as recent origin is concerned, yet it ia to be borne in mind that there are a great many roses "born to blush unseen and waste their sweetness on the desert air;" many for years remained unnoticed with their latent beauty undeveloped, until through sheer force of worth they rose to fame and glory. We have notable instances of this fact in Golden Gate, and more lately that Irish beauty, Eallarney. I shall also give equal prominence to varieties that are undoubtedly valuable, hot only for forcing purposes, but those varieties appealing to amateur growers, whose ranks are constantly increasing. Of this class, for whom I feel better fitted to speak than from a strictly pro- fessional standpoint, I can say that it is a gratifying indication of the rapidly increasing love for the queen of flowers, that the average amateur enthusiast — and there are thousands of them in all sections of the land — is keenly alert to the improvements of the rose, and not infrequently have a knowledge of varie- ties as accurate as that of the profes- sional grower. This growing interest of the masses bodes well for the future of the rose, and should prove a stimu- lus to American hybridizers, who may feel assured if their creations have merit that the rose loving public will be quick to give them deserving recog- nition. It seems fitting that I recommend at the outset that sensational new rose Mme. Norbert Levavasseur, or Baby Rambler. This vivacious French debu- tante is the rose that blooms every day in the year. Growing in its full vigor twenty inches high, with finely polished dark green foliage, with which it is abundantly supplied, it forms a com- pact bush, which with ordinary care is a mass of shining crimson beauty. For every purpose from the florists' stand- point it possesses the highest value, and for the amateur it is equally valuable. It is indeed a perpetual blooming dwarf Crimson Rambler. In the Rambler class may be also mentioned a variety that does not seem to gain the recognition it deserves as a rose of splendid worth — Dorothy Perkins. It is a true Rambler, particularly valuable for Christmas work, and equally as valuable in the open ground; thoroughly hardy, bearing in large clusters beautiful clear, shell pink flowers, of excellent substance. Philadelphia Rambler, a recent intro- duction, bears out all that is claimed for it, and in some respects is an improve- 324 The American Florist. Mar. i8. ment over the old reliable Crimson Bambler. One of the most unique and valuable of the newer roses is Soleil d'Or, the first of a new race, a cross between Per- sian Yellow and Antoine Ducher. It forms a strong, sturdy bush, very- robust in habit, with foliage that emits the true Sweetbriar fragrance. The flowers are sunset yellow or reddish gold, and are highly fragrant; hardy everywhere; splendid for single speci- mens or for hedges. In this same class of hardy roses of the Eugosa and Sweet- briar type may be mentioned Sir Thomas Lipton, a Eugosa rose. The flowers are large, very double, pure white and fragrant. It is freer bloom- ing than any other Eugosa, and will prove a splendid variety for hedging purposes. From Germany comes another great new hardy rose, Frau Karl Druschki. The flowers are almost as large as American Beauty, deliciously fragrant, full, deep and double. This variety may be called a free blooming Hybrid Perpetual, being a cross be- tween Merveille de Lyon and Mad. Caroline Testout. The color is snow- white. Apart from Margaret Dickson we do not have a really great white rose in this class, and this variety may be considered one of the best, if not the best hardy hybrid perpetual rose of its color. Among the newer hybrid teas of prominence and merit we have Bessie Brown, a really wonderful rose, wifli large, double, deep flowers, borne on strong, erect stems, after the style of President Carnot, which it resembles in growth and somewhat in flower, but is distinct enough to deserve a place at the head of the list. We hear but lit- tle of the rose that bears the honored name of Admiral Schley, which as a pot plant possesses rare value. The color is rich, glowing, velvety crimson. The flowers have unusual substance, a valuable point, are delightfully fra- grant and borne in great abundance. A clean, healthy, dwarf grower, with splendid foliage. Since Killarney has become recognized as a rose of more than ordinary merit, such roses as Mad. Jules Grolez, its counterpart in color and almost equal in flower, remains un- noticed. A splendid grower, and with proper management should prove a strong competitor of Killarney. The list is incomplete without Lady Joy, a cross between American Beauty and Belle Siebrecht, a royal parentage; flow- ers large, cup shaped, almost double, with enormous shell-like petals of good substance, highly fragrant; the color is new — lively crimson. Mrs. Eobert Garrett is of the same type, but not as free blooming; immense, bright clear pink flowers. We cannot omit Winnie Davis, one of the fairest of the newer hybrid tea roses. Very free bloom- ing, of good habit of growth, with im- mense, long, heavy buds, splendidly formed, developing into unusually largo flowers. Color bright apricot-pink, shading flesh tint at the base of petals. Eight here I wish to compliment our American rose growers upon the splen- did results achieved in producing new roses of merit. Fully conscious of what our brothers across the sea have done for the rose, for which we are indebted to them, I would say naught against the magnificent work they have done, and are doing. Unlike our American grow- ers, however, who hesitate to offer a rose unless it be of pronounced merit, from my own personal experience each year hundreds of varieties are pro- duced in Europe, many of which have little or no merit to commend them. I know of nothing that is so fraught with pleasure, as well as disappointment, as the trying out of new roses, and it has been the practice of our company up until recent years to try out the new roses of Europe as they have been introduced, and I can say that the large majoritj' of these new varieties of for- eign origin have been disappointing. Therefore our American growers are to be not only congratulated, but also commended upon the work that they are doing, and the precaution shown in introducing any and every seedling they originate. I need not call attention to Mr. Hill's splendid new rose Eichmond. It has spoken for itself, and as a candidate Cattleya Trianae, var. Backhousiana. for popular favor in the class of red forcing roses it seems to be a decided improvement over any we have at this time. Eosalind Orr English is another promising hybrid tea. Sir. John Cook, to whom we doff our hats as one of the veteran introducers of meritorious new roses, contributes Cardinal, a beautiful crimson hybrid tea, and Enchanter, an extremely free blooming variety with large, clear, bright pink flowers. Mr. Cook selects this variety as the best of over five hundred seedlings. Let me recommend Souvenir de Pierre Netting as one of the best roses for all around purposes introduced in many years. It wil! take front rank, if not surpass from every standpoint, white and pink Maman Cochet, the best roses for sum- mer flowering in the open ground. This new variety is a splendid grower, throwing up beautiful flowers on long, stiff, erect stems. The bloom is large and double, opens easily and possesses unusual substance. Difficult to describe, apricot-yellow, tinged with golden, mixed with orange yellow, while the edges of tlie petals are shaded carmine. Every florist who has a foot of ground for summer roses should have this rose. Mad. Derepas-Matrat has established itself as a companion to the Cochet roses, which it resembles in every par- ticular, except the color is deep yellow. The following varieties are also among the most promising of the newer sorts: Canadian Queen is an improve- ment over Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan, Mad. Cusin and Mrs. Oliver Ames, the latter of which it resembles in color; General MacArthur, a vivid crimson hybrid tea; Eed Chatenay, deeper in color than the parent; Uncle John, more pronounced in color than Golden Gate; Beauty of Eosemawr, rich carmine red, valuable for outdoor purposes; La De- troit, distinct and valuable, shell pink, good for forcing; Saxonia, worth trying as an improvement over Golden Gate; Mrs. B. E. Cant, unusually valuable for amateur cultivation, better than Papa Gontier; Aurora, an improvement over Hermosa; Franz Deegen, an immense, deep, double yellow rose, alike in habit and growth with Kaiserin Augusta Vic- toria, and far superior to Perle von Godesberg, sent out as Yellow Kaiserin; Florence Pemberton, a strong growing hybrid tea, large shell pink flowers, good for open ground work. Maddalena Scalarandis will rank with the Cochet roses outdoors; color rich, dark pink, on yellow ground. Ideal ranks with Bridesmaid and La France, pink in color. As an example of an exceedingly rare rose I mention the variety York and Lan- caster, which dates back to the War of E'oses between the royal houses of York and Lancaster, said to have originated when these warring factions became united, its colors representing the white of the Yorkists and the red of the Lan- castrians, the flower being a combina- tion of red and white, blotched and striped. Magnafrano is a free bloom- ing hybrid tea, with large, double pink flowers. Wellesley is a remarkably free flowering forcing variety. The color is bright pink; a good keeper. For greenhouse men doing a local trade there is always a demand for a hardy ever-blooming climbing rose. Tc meet this demand there is no better variety than climbing Clothilde Sou- pert. The list of the newer and promising varieties could be extended to consid- erable length, but I feel that I have already encroached too far upon the patience of you gentlemen, and in thanking you for your kind attention I wish to express the hope that I may have said something of value to grow- ers, as well as helped deserving roses to great popularity. P. J. Lynch, Cattleya Trianae Backhousiana. We reproduce herewith a good photo- graph of Cattleya Trianffi, var. Back- housiana which is at present in bloom in the orchid collection of E. G. Uihlein, Chicago. This is not only a very handsome variety but also very rare. The flowers are well shaped; sepals and petals blush pink, flaked at the tips with bright magenta; lip round with a large blotch of deep purple; throat intense yellow. While the ordi- nary Cattleya Trianae can be purchased at $2 to $5 for good pieces, Mr. Uihlein has declined an offer of $250 for this plant from one of the largest orchid dealers in England. It is certainly » gem. i9°5- The American Florist. 325 CRAT^GUS ELLWANGERIANA. (Thu Si-urlft H:i\v.) Desirable American Hawthorns. PART I. Apropos of our notes in the American Florist of February 11, on the recent discovery of so many new American hawthorns, the question may .be raised how they are to be obtained by any persons who should want to plant them? In the meantime so far as we know the Arnold Arboretum is the only place where the new species of crata!gus are being systematically prop- agated, and we believe that Professor Sargent is distributing them as soon as they are available, to other arboreta, and some of the most progressive and influential nurseries throughout the world. Wo notice that in the latest catalogue of the Lemoines, of Nancy, France, they have twenty of the new species of Crataegus listed. In the cata- logue of the Vilmorin Fruiticetum, of Prance, recentl.y issued, there are one hundred and fifty of the new Ameri- can cratrcgus included. The indications are that before long, many of the best new ornamental hawthorns will be offered by the leading nurserymen of the world. We will give brief descriptions ot some of the most desirable hawthorns of which we have personal knowledge. Cratajgus Ellwangeriana, Sargent, a species that belongs to the molles sec- tion, in which all the species are char- acterized by large, handsome, showy fruit more or less edible; is quite com- mon in Western New York, and Pro- fessor Sargent lately informs me that it appears to be common in Eastern Penn- sylvania. It forms a handsome treo twenty-five or more feet in height, with a trunk a foot in diameter, and branch- ing six to seven feet above the ground into a spreading symmetrical hea'l twenty-five to thirty feet in diameter. The flowers, with ten stamened rose colored anthers, are borne on large, densely pubescent corymbs, and come into bloom about May 20. The droop- ing clusters of crimson, lustrous, oblong fruit, somewliat rounded at the ends, ripens in tlic first of September, and falls towards the end of the month. The leaves are oval, broadly cuneate at the base, large, dark green, and very characteristic. Tliis handsome haw- thorn is associated with the name of George Ellwangcr the well known ven- erable nurseryman. When covered with its handsome ripe fruit in Sep- tember it looks magnificently. Crataegus Pringlci, Sargcut, a molles species, first observed in the Champlaiu valley by the well known botanist C. G. Pringle, but which appears to be widely distributed throughout Western New York, and Ontario, Canada. We saw it at London, Ontario, forming ii tree twenty to thirty feet in height. In normal conditions it forms a dense oval, compact head, branching two or three feet above the ground. The ten stamened flowers, with pink-red anthers, borne on pubescent corymbs, come into bloom about May 15. The oblong, dull red, drooping fruit, occasionally marked with yellowish freckles ripens about the end of August, and falls towards the middle of September. This hawthorn can always be distinguished wherever it occurs by the drooping tendency of the leaves, and a convex form, by the infolding of the sides towards the mid- ribs. Cratajgus spissiflora, Sargent, a molles species, first observed by the writer in Genesee Valley park, Kochester, in inoi, occasionally forms a tree, but is usually shrubby in habit, and is known from Western New York to Toronto. It generally forms a dense oblong head. The flowers with ten stamens and pur- ple-red anthers are borne in dense, short, hairy corymbs and come into bloom from May 15 to 20. The bright scarlet, oblong, slightly pear-shaped fruit, which is borne on short stalks, and forms dense short clusters, begins to color at the end of August, and ia not fully ripe until the middle of Sep- tember. The leaves are ample, oblong- ovate, and frequently cordate at the base. The fruit of this species looks 826 The American Florist. Mar. i8y remarkably handsome in September. Crataegus Arnoldiana, Sargent, is a molles species, first detected growing wild on a slope in the Arnold Arbore- tum, and grows into a tree fifteen to twenty feet in height, with ascending branches forming a broad open irregu- lar head. The ten stamened, yellow anthered flowers are borne on lax, many- flowered tomentose corymbs, and blos- som towards the end of May. The bright crimson, subglobose fruit, usually of May. The distinctly oblong fruit tapering towards the apex, and bright crimson and lustrous, ripens and falls early in September. The leaves are ovate-oblong, with prominent lobes, and long sharp teeth, and with a yel- lowish-green cast. John Dunbab. Beae Lake, Mich.- — The Manistee Floral Company, held an Inauguration day opening, presenting a red carnation to every caller. c PROPAGATING FERNS AT ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN'S, SHORT HILLS, N. J. a little longer than broad, ripens about the middle of August and falls by the first of September. The leaves are broadly ovate, to oval, and usually with a broadly wedge-shaped base, and dark green. Crataegus Arnoldiana is distinct- ive for the early ripening of its bril- liantly colored fruit in summer, or early autumn. We were much impressed with the beauty of this hawthorn when we first saw it in the Arnold Arbore- tum. We understand it is quite exten- sively cultivated around Boston. Crataegus pedicillata, Sargent, a spe- cies in the lobulatae section, all of which are characterized by large, broad, deeply lobed, more or less thin leaves, and large, oblong, scarlet fruit; was first observed in Genesee Valley park, Eochester, in 1900, and is quite abun- dant from Western New York to Toronto. The seven to ten stamened flowers, with rose colored anthers, on long stalks, in loose slightly hairy corymbs, come into bloom about May 25. The smooth oblong, bright scarlet fruit, ripens about the first of Septem- ber, and falls about the middle of the month. The leaves are usually broadly oval, and rounded at the base, and rich dark green throughout the season. Pro- fessor Sargent regards C. pedicillata as "one of the largest and most beautiful thorntrees of the northern United States." Crata3gus Holmesiana, Ashe, a lobula- ta; speciea, is a very common and widely distributed form, and one of the most easily recognized. It is fre- quently a tree thirty feet in height, vsdth upright branches and usually forming a broad compact head. It is found from Central New York to Que- bec, and throughout New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. The cup-shaped flowers, with five to eight stamens, and purple-red anthers, on nearly smooth corymbs, but occasionally slightly hairy, blossom about the middle WITH THE GROWERS In Metropolitan Suburbs. Visitors to the establishment of Anderson & Christensen, Short Hills, N. J., just now will see the preparations made for a large production of small ferns, a branch of the florists' J>usi- ness in which this firm has attained much prominence. The firm is snugly ensconced in their new range of houses, erected last sum- mer, and their plans for the near future are demonstrated in the work now going on. The preparations for the pro- duction of small ferns for jardinieres and dishes are perhaps most to be noticed. One of the six new houses is set apart as a nursery, or, as it might seem, a hatchery. Fern spores are brought along in pots until little more than distinguishable, and are then pricked out and transplanted in rows in flats and thus carried until potted. Upward of 2,000 of these flats will pass through this "hatchery" in the near future, and the firm expects to have a stock of more than half a million in due course. Small ferns are not the only specialty here, as is evidenced by the three fine houses of Cibotium Schiedei, which seems to do particu- larly well here. The plants are to be seen in various shapes from the smallest sizes to the finest of specimen plants. The seven houses of John Wilson, also at Short Hills, are also very interesting just now, notwithstanding that the plants are off crop to a considerable extent. Mr. Wilson seems to be a past master in the art of producing "top- pers" in his benches, the majority of the blooms nearing the cut appearing to be mounted on canes rather than ordi- nary stems. Mr. Wilson is a believer in top-dressings applied judiciously and with an understanding born of experi- ment. Eesults in his houses certainly show that he has taken advantage of his observations. Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate, and the old-fashioned but ever sweet pink Bon Silene are the varieties grown. Henry Weston, of Hempstead, L. I., has some fine houses of carnations, from which he is cutting heavily every day for the New York market. A goodly portion of his glass area is, however, reserved for small ferns, of which he makes a specialty. Bedding plants are also to be seen at his estab- lishment in profusion, coleus predomi- nating. He has just completed the erection of a new 150-foot house, and has it planted with sweet peas. John Beimels, Woodhaven, L. I., N. Y. A visit to the establishment of John Beimels at Woodhaven, L. I., at this time well repays the discomfort of a journey there on foot. Mr. Beimels is a carnation specialist, and like all enthu- siasts in this line has some promising seedlings which he is watching closely. Among these is a silvery pink variety which he is about to propagate for a fourth season, and a crimson of extraor- CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI AT ANDERSON & CHRISTENSEN'S, SHORT HILLS, N. J. igos. The American Florist. 327 dinary free blooming tendency and brilliant color which looks like a ■win- ner. Another seedling originating in the establishment is a variegated Law- son, now in fine shape, and of which a small stock has been disseminated this year. This variety appears to be a very free bloomer, stout in stem, and has a large, full flower. Of standard varieties the most inter- esting is a couple of benches of Wolcott. MARKET GARDENS. Prices of Indoor Vegetables. Prices of indoor vegetables at lead- ing points March 11 were as follows: New York, cucumbers. No. 1, $1.25 to $1.75 per dozen; No. 2, $2.50 to $3.50 per case; lettuce, 75 cents to 90 cents per dozen; mushrooms, 25 cents to 65 MUSHROOMS GROWN UNDER GREENHOUSE BENCH. This carnation appears to do particu- larly well here, the benches almost a solid mass of bloom and bud, the blooms perfect in shape and with good calyxes. Other varieties to be seen are Scott, Enchantress, Mrs. T. W. Lawson, Pros- perity, and Harry Fenn, all showing excellent cultivation. While most of the houses are used for carnations, there is a fine house of sweet peas to com- mand attention. The blooms are pink and white in color, very bright and with long stems. Between the rows the space is used for geraniums. Begonias. It was mainly due to the enthusiasm and achievements of the late John Laing in England that for twenty-five years or more, interest in begonias (tuberous begonias especially) never diminished in that country, and this fact seems much plainer now to many who realize that the cause of the neg- lect of begonias during the last year or two is attributable to the absence of one who labored long and hard and suc- cessfully to keep them to the front there and also here. It might be expected that losing the fostering care of their champion, pro- tector, and in some degree their origi- nator, begonias would suffer tem- porarily, but that the neglect and suffering was but temporary is evi- dent now when we see renewed interest taken in them, and it is pleasant to note this when it is con- sidered how beautiful they are and how well they adapt themselves to many different conditions and lend themselves to so many purposes with less trouble and a greater certainty of success than any other class of plants we know. David McIntosh. cents per pound; radishes, $2 to $3 per 100; tomatoes, 10 cents to 25 cents per pound; rhubarb, $3.50 to $5 per 100 bunches. Buffalo, cucumbers, $1 to $1.50 per dozen. Pittsburg, cucumbers, $1 to $1.50 per dozen. Cleveland, mush- rooms, 30 cents to 50 cents per pound. Minneapolis, cucumbers, $2 per dozen. Detroit, cucumbers, $2 per dozen; let- tuce, 12 cents to 13 cents per pound. St. Louis, cucumbers, $1.50 to $1.75 per dozen. Chicago, mushrooms, 15 cents to 40 cents per pound. Denver, cucumbers, $2 to .$2.50 per dozen. Cincinnati, cucumbers, $1.75 to $2 per dozen. Kan- sas City, mushrooms, 35 cents to 40 cents per pound. Seasonable Suggestions. This is the season when the market gardener is busily preparing vegetable plants for spring sales and for use in his own establishment. Considerable forethought is necessary in handling these plants so they do not become drawn or spindly, a condition likely to arise when space is at a premium. It is necessary when sowing, to have a number of each variety of vegetable plants representing early, mid-season and late, and in selecting these some consideration must be given to those varieties which have become locally well known. An important matter is transplanting the seedlings before they become spindly and weak; whatever the method employed in the hot-beds or flats, this operation cannot be deferred. The Cold Eeame. — We have pre- viously referred to the many uses in which the cold frame is employed. One for instance is placing a little hot-bed material in them and placing the flats of transplanted vegetable plants thereon. This encourages the growth of the plants and they are then in a good position for gradually hardening off. Another purpose is for hastening a crop of lettuce. Hardy and thrifty lettuce plants set out nine inches apart at this season will mature considerably ahead of that planted or sowed outside. In making use of the cold frames at this season the soil should be made in the best possible condition to encourage plant growth. It should be renewed and lightened with an admixture of sand if necessary. The manure should be well rotted and liberally applied. Many market gardeners have adopted very thorough methods in preparing" the manure for such purposes. In order to get it thoroughly rotted down they turn it frequently through the fall and winter months and consider the labor well spent. After the plants are set out, covering the sash with mats and shutters at night will be advisable for some time. No opportunity should be missed, however, when the weather is favorable, to air them, and an occa- sional stirring of the surface of the beds will be beneficial. If one has a frame of sufficient depth cauliflower can be admirably and profit- ably grown at this season. We have HASTENING THE LETTUCE IN COLD FRAMES. 328 The American Florist. Mar. i8. always prepared thrifty plants for sueh purposes when the winter's back was broken, and by planting eighteen inches or two feet apart and allowing at least two feet of head room, cauliflower of choice quality wiU be forthcoming in May. The time is well suited for the further making up of hot-beds which by many market gardeners are utilized for transplanting vegetable plants. For those beds previously planted the admission of air on all favorable occa- sions is necessary for their well being. Cucumbers. — Preparations are going forward in many places to plant out the cucumbers. Where the house was pre- viously employed for growing lettuce and on solid beds, it is necessary to apply some bottom heat to give the plants the necessary impetus. In solid beds a trench, 18x18 inches, may be dug and filled in with well prepared hot- bed material. A mound of fresh soil every three and one-half feet should be made and the cucumber plant carefully planted. A support for the vines must be provided; a good method is an inverted V-shaped trellis which should stand four feet high. A row of plants both sides the trellis may be planted and if the house is wide enough two or more trellises may be used. A moist and growing atmosphere must be applied but by judicious management of the ventilators a great deal of firing may be saved. A temperature of 60° or 65° at night and a rise to 80° by day will be necessary. Mushrooms, Some Figures. — So much has been written and said of the profits in mushroom growing that a few actual figures from the results of an experimental bed, cared for by one who has grown mushrooms to some extent for the past twenty years may be inter- esting. A further incentive was to prove or disprove to the readers of the "Mar- ket Gardens" column in the American Florist what returns were possible with reasonable care. Every phase of the subject has been imitated as near as possible to the average mar- ket gardener's conditions. The bed was made up under a bench in the greenhouse which averaged 50° night temperature. Bed made up November 19; spawned November 30; first pick- ing, January 6; dimensions of bed, 75 square feet. The product has been sold mostly wholesale, the prices ranging from 25 cents per pound to 40 cents per pound. When the crop was heav- iest shipments have been made 100 miles to a commission merchant; which after commission and expressage have netted 33 cents per pound. At the pres- ent time 50 pounds of mushrooms have been gathered; these have an average of 35 cents per pound or $17.50. Thus the average has been three-fourths pound per square foot at a fraction over 23 cents. A few details about the management of the bed: The bed was boarded in with a slanting roof to prevent drip from the bench above. This left the front open and allowed free access to the bed. A canvas cloth was hung over the opening; thus the fluctuation in temperature of the house was modified as far as the bed was concerned. No water was applied until the first mush- rooms appeared and then at a tempera- ture of 90°. Fresh soil was added whenever the removal of clusters made hollow places. Water was applied in sufficient quantity to reach the base or root of the mushroom whenever signs of dryness appeared on removing them. After the first heavy crop all applica- tions of water had a heaping table- spoonful of nitrate of soda added to each pail of water, sometimes alternat- ing with cow manure water. All unused or decaying mushrooms were promptly removed. One pound lots were sold in quart strawberry boxes. The market gardener must take into consideration the price of manure and labor involved. Such a crop and price are only average; but does the problem present any features, whereby growing mushrooms as an adjunct to his busi- ness will be profitable? Francis Canning. New York. market slumps. The market has gone from bad to worse. Supplies are heavier, and the demand wretchedly slow. Koses, which have been fairly strong all along, took a drop during the latter half of last week, and prices are an3rwhere, the tumble being woefully apparent all along the line. The demand perhaps is not so very unusually light, but there is no doubt about it, that the influx of stock is more than it should be. Back- ward weather, followed by bright days, is of course somewhat responsible for conditions, as far as arrivals are con- cerned, but the demand should be bet- ter than it is in spite of the season. Hardly anything shows any strength, and commission men who take the chances of the ice-box find they do not improve their prospects of getting bet- ter figures. Violets are moving, but there is no price to them, and the bulk of sales is made at ridiculously low fig- ures, but in the scale of prices strictly proportionate as to quality. Tulips can be had in good stock at almost one- third of last week's prices. Lily of the valley, while good in grade, goes slow at the two cent price. Carnations are still more than plentiful and sales are made mostly on the lower planes. Fairly good stock can be bought at $1 per hundred. Daffodils, narcissus and hya- cinths are all plentiful but prices are practically unquotable. TRADE NOTES. J. H. Eisenberg, of Astoria, L. L, is cutting from a fine house of longiflorum lilies. He is preparing to build a new greenhouse 100 x 37 feet at Far Eock- away, L. I., his increasing business at that resort necessitating better local facilities for carrying stock. John N. May, of Summit, N. J., sailed for the south last week, where he will sojourn for a while for the benefit of his health. During his absence the business will continue under the able management of his son, Harry O. May. James J. Mulry, formerly with Sigmund Geller, will in future repre- sent Reed & Keller, manufacturers of florists' supplies, and Leon & Werth- eimer, ribbon manufacturers, in eastern and southern territory'. The meeting of the Horticultural Soci- ety of New York scheduled for March 8 was abandoned, owing to the poor trans- portation facilities existing that day, due to the strikes on the subway and elevated roads. A. L. Miller, of Jamaica avenue, Brooklyn, is about to erect two new greenhouses at his Jamaica establish- ment on Kockaway road. The many friends of John Gunther will be glad to hear that he has passed the crisis in his fever and is on a fair road to recovery. H. J. Eamm of Secaucus died on Sat- urday, March 11, his death being due to a complication of diseases. Charles Munro, of New Haven, Conn., was a recent visitor in New York. Visitors: Mr. Schoenhut, New Yorkj Mr. Mann, of Mann & Brown, Kich- mond, Va. Chicago. THE MARKET. The mantle of Lenten dullness has spread itself over . this market to a very perceptible extent and were it not for the fact that country purchases have been fairly numerous it would puzzle some of the houses to find a place in their storerooms for the sur- plus. Beauty, however, are the one item that move freely at list prices. Especially does this apply to the bet- ter grades. Violet receipts have fallen off somewhat from previous week, but arriving in sufficient numbers to cause a continuation of the unsettled quota- tions existing for some time past. Big lots of carnations have been placed with the "bargain sale" store man but at prices that would discourage even the most optimistic of growers. Bulbous lines with e:j:ception of some of the choice varieties of tulips hang back in sympathy with stock in general as if to suggest the coming of spring. Sev- eral consignments of outdoor bulbous flowers from Mississippi arrived the past week, of a quality, however, that did not affect prices on green- house stock. NOTES. The Florists ' Club will hold an Easter flower show in the blue parlor of Han- del hall on March 23 from 2 p. m. to 10:30 p. m. George Asmus has been appointed manager and exhibits can be sent addressed to him in care of any of the Chicago houses or direct to Handel hall. Growers having desirable Eas- ter plants, etc., to dispose of should not fail to be represented at this af- fair as it is predicted the show will be largely patronized by buyers both from out of town as well as about Chi- cago. Chicago daily papers report creditors of Zion City as. again becoming quite active with regard to payment of their accounts. Several suits for judgment have been recently filed. Zion is the now world-famed Dowie's institution and a full-fledged mail order seed business is one of the commercial enterprises of this concern. Lubliner & Trinz have taken a tem- porary lease of the store at the south- west corner of State and Washington streets, formerly occupied by Carson, Pirie, Scott & Company, and will carry a large stock of cut flowers and decora- tive plants. They will also retain their present store at 44 Eandolph street. Weiland & Eisch, as well as their foreman, D. J. Murphy, are quite en- thusiastic over the new rose Killarney, having put in a large stock of it. This firm continues to cut quantities of ex- ceptionally good teas, comparing fav- orably with the best that has been seen hereabouts for many years. /poj. The American Florist. 329 A. L. Eandall Company are pushing "greenhouse packed" lilies for Easter trade. The system of one handling of lilies between grower and buyer is a good one and will no doubt result in fewer complaints of flowers being bruised on arrival. A general good time was had at the "smoker" given by the Florists' Club March 9. Outside as well as home tal- ent kept the crowd in good humor, and early repetition of these affairs are looked forward to by members. E. F. Winterson Company are receiv- ing daily shipments of extra quality pink and white and white sweet peas. J. B. Deamud is getting in regu- larly, consignments of Gen. MaeArthur rose. Several shipments of outdoor grown bulbous stock from the South have ap- peared in the market during the past week, but not of a quality that has any effect on the greenhouse product. John Lambros has been in Milwau- kee for the past few days looking after his interests in connection with the fail- ure of his brother, B. G. Lambros. August Jurgens is sending in some good specimens of Whitehawk tulips. A fine variety and brings a ready sale from, local retailers. P. J. Hauswirth has been nursing a very sore throat for the past week but is now on the road to recovery. Bassett & Washburn report shipping .trade as fairly good with some con- siderable call for fancy teas. Dealers are having their own troubles with fancy ferns — most supplies coming out of storage in poor shape. A. L. Vaughan has been visiting out of town trade the past week in the in- terest of his firm. Ferns in variety for dishes, are a scarce item with growers about Chi- cago. Visitors: B. O'Neil, Elgin, 111.; J. Winchester, Pecatonica, 111.; H. E. Philpott, Winnipeg, Man., Canada. Philadelphia. MARKET WELL SUPPLIED. There have been several very quiet days since Ash Wednesday, but it is usually the case, and better things are hoped for from this time until the last grand rush at Easter. Prices are hold- ing wonderfully well, particularly for Beauty which will command $5 to $7.50 for the specials. The growers with few exceptions say that Beauty have not paid for the last two months, they being off crop almost continually and the shipments in consequence have been very small. Myers & Samtman seem to have learned some wrinkles that they can depend on, as during the off seasons of this and last winter their houses were continually in bloom and their stock has been in great demand. Teas and Liberty are now very fine; the best Maids sell for $12 with a few gilt edged stock bringing $15. Liberty range from $12 to $25. Golden Gate is also fine but there is not much of a demand for it in this market. Killar- ney may be seen here next season. It seems popular elsewhere but there is scarcely enough grown about here to be counted. Carnations are in good supply and fair demand at prices a shade lower; $4 is now low for the fancy's except for something special like Weber's My Maryland and Haines' the new scarlet from Bethlehem. These are both great varieties. Two dollars to three will buy the best Lawson, which price at this time a noted grower says is too low. He fears that the fancy flowered varieties will crowd the smaller stock out of the mar- ket and then that overproduction will get the price down to the level of the common sorts, which cannot be grown at such figures to pay. Gardenias are still selling at $12 per hundred. Some of the growers are about cut out. Robert Craig & Sou are about done and say the crop has been very satisfactory. All bulbous stock is plentiful but it seems to be moving fairly well at from $2 to $4 per hundred. Freesia is almost over, $3 per hundred is now high. Snapdragon is very fine now, both the white and colored. Hartley of Chestnut .Hill makes a specialty of this flower and will have a great crop at Easter. Blooming plants are carried largely in stock by all the stores and appear to sell well. Harris has sent in several very fine bougainvilleas which make a great show. His Easter stock of all kinds is coming on and promises to be up to the usual high standard. Manager Meehan at the market says their business is away ahead of last season at this time, their new location has turned out to be a good move. Occupants of stalls also report that it has been a great advantage to them. The Leo Niessen Company report wild smilax very scarce, no one seems to know just why. Last Saturday it was impossible to get a case anywhere in the city. The Hugh Graham's are busy with large store decoration. Twenty-five dozen primula obconica were used in one job. W. K. Harris is, we are happy to say, able to be about again. He spent sev- eral hours at the greenhouses last Satur- day. The Philadelphia Cut Flower Com- pany are handling some fine mignonette. Pennock's window was gay this week with Ghent azaleas and cibotiums. K. Boston. SLUMP IN MARKET. The bottom has fallen completely out of the market, everything being way down. The warm weather of the early part of the week brought along stock a great deal faster than it could be disposed of, and as the Lenten sea- son is starting in the demand has also slackened to a great extent. The slump includes everything, but bulbous stock has been particularly hard hit, prices having gone off at least fifty per cent. Violets are so low in price that it is scarcely worth while to bring them in to the market. Carnations have been selling as low as 75 cents per 100 for the poorer ones, with the best bring- ing only $2.50 per 100. Roses also are becoming very plentiful with a corre- sponding drop in price. In all proba- bility this slump will continue for the next two weeks, as the warm weather will advance the stock faster than it can be disposed of. NOTES. The Easter display in the Boston Public Garden will be exceptionally good this year as Easter comes so late in the season. Special plans are being made for forcing the various flowers, the display consisting of hyacinths, jonquils, crocuses, wall flowers, spirseas, and lilies of the valley. John T. Butterworth of Framingham is receiving the congratulations of his friends on recovering from his severe illness of the past months. John Walsh, the manager of the Bos- ton Flower Market, has recovered from his illness and will resume his duties on Monday. Kidder Brothers of Lincoln have been bringing some exceptionally fine single violets into the Boston market. Fred Mathison of Waltham has the sympathy of all the florists, his wife having died several days ago. H. P. S. Columbus. The Fifth Avenue Floral Company is in the act of building another large house which will be principally used for a show house. They expect to have this house ready for use by Easter. It is too early to state as to the condition of the Easter crop, but it is generally believed that some of the stock will come in ahead of Easter. Cabl. OBITUARY. Charles T. Siebert. Charles T. Siebert died March 7 at his residence in Pittsburg, Pa. He is survived by his wife and three chil- dren. Mr. Siebert was a pioneer in the florist business, and was noted for the construction and management of green- houses of the largest size. Ellis D. Adams. Ellis D. Adams, secretary and treas- urer of Comstock, Ferre & Company, Wethersfield, Conn., died March 10. He had been ill and absent from busi- ness about one month. His death was hastened by an attack of acute Bright 's disease. The deceased was well known to many in the seed trade, having been connected with the above company for nearly thirty-five years. He was born in Wethersfield and lived there all his life. He leaves a wife and two children. WiUiam Charles Hill. William Charles Hill, of Streator, 111., died of cancer of the stomach on March 11 after an illness of nearly a year. He was the son of William D. and Eliza C. Hill, of Putnam county, HI., and was born November 16, 1843, at St. Louis, Mo. He served during the civil war, enlisting in September, 1862, as a private in Company H, 20th Hlinois infantry. He took part in the siege of Vicks- burg and accompanied Sherman on his famous march to the sea. He was made a corporal near the end of the war. After the war Mr. Hill returned to Put- nam county and in 1868 married a Miss Emily Tompkins. There were two chil- dren, neither of whom are living. From 1870 to 1876 he resided in Kansas and followed the occupation of a farmer. In 1884 he entered the horticultural business in Streator and built his first greenhouse. He was buried in River- wood cemetery, Streator Post, 6. A. K., attending the services. 330 The American Florist. Mar. i8. lilE /AlKlf Jl!@i^I!i iFlL@l!90@? Twentieth Yeak. Subscription, $1.00 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 inser- tions, as follows — 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 53 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 Ameeican Florist is for florists, seedsmen and uurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders (or less tlian 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., Clilcago. IVhen sending us change oj address, always send the old address at the same time. Forcing Gladiolus May. Ed. American Florist; — Please let me know as soon as pos- sible how long it takes Gladiolus May to come into flower in a carnation house temperature of 50° to 55°. I have never tried any and wish to do so. J. B. Gladiolus planted at this time of the year will take ten to twelve weeks to come into flower. If planted during the winter months they take a little longer to get into bloom. C. W. Johnson. Early Sweet Peas. Ed. American Florist:— Is there anything gained by starting sweet peas in 4-inch pots under glass, planting thein outdoors after danger from frost is over, so as to get them as early as possible? How early should they be sown in this case? How deep should the seeds be if sowed late in fall I M. By starting sweet peas in 4-ineh pots under glass probably flowers could be had from one to two weeks earlier than from seed sown in the open ground, but the experiment has been tried by so many and seldom repeated by any, that, even if a few stray flowers could be obtained early, it is well known that these would not come near repaying for the trouble. Although sweet peas when small plants (from seed sown in the open ground) will stand a few degrees of frost, plants taken out of a green- house will get blighted by cold winds even without frost unless well shel- tered or protected in some way. There- fore, taking all in all, there would be but little gained by starting sweet peas under glass, but if the attempt be made the seed may be sown now. It is very advantageous to sow sweet peas in the fall. The seed should be covered with six inches of soil in a situation where water does not lodge. David McIntosh. Exterminating the White Fly. Ed. American Florist:— I have noticed in the various horti- cultural journals and bulletins of the Ohio experiment station, numerous arti- cles regarding the methods of extermi- nating the white fly, yet no one seems to have found a remedy for it except hydrocyanic acid gas. My stock was stricken by this pest three years ago, and not caring to try the above method, I had been trying every other means until at last I found one effective. 1 took one-half pint of kerosene emul- sion in two and one-half gallons of water, heating it to 120°. I used an ordinary florist's syringe and sprayed in the morning while the flies were dor- mant. They seemed to die by thou- sands, and the spray did very little damage to any of my stock. Pelar- goniums seemed to enjoy it, while it damaged my fuchsias, abutilons and tomatoes. It should be used a Uttlo weaker and without heat. This method is sure death to any white fly it comes in contact with. I believe a sprayer making a very fine mist would be the most proper thing to use. I have been watching many articles on white fly but so far have seen none where any- one has used this remedy. L. A. Whitmore. Boiler Scale. Ed. American Florist: — What is the best method of treating boilers or water to remove scale and prevent its formation? P. G. When the deposit of scale is very thick, about the best way, in the case of large boilers is to break it off with a hammer and cold chisel. Some of the anti-scale compounds are not only effective in keeping the boiler surfaces clean, but they have a tendency to soften the scale already deposited. The use of two to four quarts of kerosene in the boiler once a month, or oftenei when firing hard, will give good results. Of course the best way of all is to use water that contains only a small amount of mineral matter. In large plants where the water is very hard, purifiers can be used to advantage. L. E. T. Greenhouse Heating. Ed. American Florist:— I am thinking of installing one boiler in my greenhouses to take the place of the two I now use. I have about 12,000 feet of glass and may possibly add 1,500 feet more. I use steam and grow roses, carnations, and pot plants. What size boiler would it take to heat it properly? The temperature some- times goes to 22° below zero. E. E. B. A good deal depends upon the con- struction of the houses, the exposed wall surface and the method used in estimating the area of glass. It would probably be safe to use a 50 horse- power boiler if the actual surface of the exposed glass is no more than 14,000 square feet. L. E. T. Meetings Next Week. Boston, Mass. — Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Club of Boston, Horticultural Hall, Tuesday, March 21. Boston, Mass. — American Kose Soci- ety, Horticultural Hall, March 23 to 26, annual meeting. Chicago, 111.— Chicago Florists' Club, Handel hall, 40 Eandolph street, Thurs- day, March 23, at 8 p. m. Denver, Colo. — Denver Floral Com- pany, 323 Charles block, Friday, March 24, at 8 p. m. Hamilton, Ont. — ^Hamilton Garden- ers' and Florists' Club, office of mem- ber, Tuesday, March 21, at 8 p. m. Hartford, Conn. — Hartford Florists' Club, Friday, March 24, at 8 p. m. Montreal, Que. — Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Alexandria rooms, 2204 St. Catherine street, Monday, March 20. New Haven, Conn. — New Haven County Horticultural Society, Tuesday, March 21. New London, Conn. — Eastern Con- necticut Horticultural Society, Tuesday, March 21, greenhouses of Secretary H. H. Appeldorn. Richmond, Ind. — Richmond Florists' Club, greenhouse of member, Monday, March 20. Salt Lake City, Utah. — Salt Lake Florists' Society, I"riday, March 24. Toronto, Ont. — Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association, St. George's Hall, Elm street, Tuesday, March 21, at 8 p. m. Catalogues Received. Wilhelm Pfitzer, Stuttgart, Germany, seeds and plants; The Callander Cactus Company, Springfield, O., cacti and suc- culents; K. Van Bourgondien & Sons, Hillegom, Holland, Dutch bulbs, flower roots and plants; W. E. Dallwig, Mil- waukee, Wis., seeds; Sluis & Groot, Enk- huizen, Holland, vegetable, flower and agricultural seeds; Archias Seed Store, Sedalia, Mo., seeds; Peter Henderson & Company, New York, farm seeds, imple- ments, etc.; Sander & Sons, St. Albans, Eng. and Bruges, Belgium, hybrid orchids; Phoenix Nursery Company, Bloomington, 111., hardy trees and plants; Nonne & Hoepker, Ahrensburg, Germany, seeds and plants; Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. T., nursery stock; Stark Brothers Nurseries and Orchards Company, Louisiana, Mo., nursery stock; The Nut Nursery Com- pany, Monticello, Fla., nut trees; The A. I. Root Company, Chicago, bee keep- ers ■ supplies; Van Heiningen Brothers & Company, Boskoop, Holland, nursery stock; James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y., seeds, plants, bulbs, etc.; Vaughan's Seed Store, New York and Chicago, seeds, plants, supplies, imple- ments, etc.; Laxton Brothers, Bedford, Eng., vegetable and flower seeds, pota- toes, etc.; Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., chrysanthemum and other plants; V. Lemoine et Fils, Nancy, France, plant novelties; R. V. Crine, Morgan- ville, N. J., seeds; John Peed & Son, London, S. E., Eng., begonias, caladiums and gloxinias. Vilmorin-Andrieux & Company, Paris, France, chrysanthe- mums; F. Gilman Taylor, Glendale, Cal., rhubarb; W. Atlee Burpee & Company, Philadelphia, Pa., seeds; Oasis Nursery Company, Westbury, L. I., N. Y., nurs- ery stock; The Renfrew Nurseries Com- pany, Ltd., Renfrew, Ont., Can., rasp- berry plant; Hunkel's Seed Store, Mil- waukee, Wis., farm and garden seeds; Otto Heyneck, Madgeburg, Germany, chrysanthemum and other plants. F. Gilman Taylor, Glendale, Cal., seeds; George W. Park, Lapark, Pa., flower and vegetable seeds. American Carnation Society. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT EEGISTBATION. Gladys, registered by the Lakeview Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N. Y.; color, white; size, three inches and over; stems, twenty to thirty inches in length. Albert M.. Herk, Sec'y. 1905- Th E American Florist. 331 Greenhouse Heating. Ed. American Florist:— Please state the quantity and size of pipes necessary for heating a small house, 17%xl08 feet. The side walls are four feet high, sheeted with two 1-ineh boards, two-ply felt paper between, with heavy coat of mortar over allj outside. Six-foot bench down center and one four-foot bench on each side. The house runs east and west and the center bench is cut in two for a walk. How shall I arrange the pipes? Subscriber. It will not be possible to give a very definite reply to the question as it does not state whether steam or hot water is to be used, and no hint is given regarding the temperature desired or the kind of crops to be grown. In a general way, if hot water is to be used for heating, it will answer to use three 2-inch flows and from six to eight 2-inch returns for a temperature of from 45° to 55°. For roses or crops requiring about 60° it will be well to use ten returns, supposing that the out- ■side temperature is about zero. For steam under the above conditions, use one 2-inoh flow and from six to eight IVi-inch returns. L. R. T. SITUATIONS, WANTS, TOR SALE. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1906 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted — As working foreman: aee S5, married. Life experience. Good references. Box 213, care American Florist. Situation Wantad— By flrst-olass florist. Ger- man: 14 years' experience. Best of references. Address Paul Juch, 195 E. North Ave , Chicago. Situation Wanted—Young German florist, 6 y<>ars experience, want to get work near Chicago, Specialist in flower cultivation. State wages John Kiepkk, Rlohton, 111. Situation Wanted— As carnation or rose grower, 6 years experipnce. Carnations preferred. State in first letter with or without board. Address Box 189, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a good landscape gar- dener; German, fi years old. Grower of roses, carnations and general stock. Address Box 203, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By practical florist; Ger- man-Austrian. Best references if required. Charles Muehle, care M. Kolb, College Point, Long Island, N. Y. Situation Wanted— By artistic decorator and designer; competent to lake charge of first-class store. Best of references. Address with full par- ticulars, Box 191, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By young man as florist. Have bad experience in vegetable gardening but desire to take up flower growing. Will accept reasonable offer. Age 22. Box 3 8, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Bv young man of 23; ten years' general greenhouse esperieoce. Well up iu rosea and carnations, ^'ioinity of big city preferred. State terms in first letter. Box 2C5, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Young German, 26. good willing worker, with some experience wishes to learn the trade where roses and carnations are grown. Chicago or vicinity preferred. Box 216. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As foreman or manager on up-to-date place by expert ^rowerand propagator. Sober and enerpetic; 22 years' exi>erience: Ger- man.^married. State full particulars. Address Box 216, care American FloriBt. Situation Wanted— As foreman; by first-class grower of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and general stock. Age 35, single. Only flrst-claes place wanted. Address Box 212, care American Florist. Situation Wanted~-6y a competent florist; 21 yptirs' experience in greenhouses, plants and fruits: know landscaping: have diploma, able to lake full charge in every Imi^of the business. Only good place wanted. Address Box 196, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As foreman on good sized commercial place where growing roses for cut flowers is made a specialty. Refer to Alex. Mont- gomery, Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass. Address Box 183, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Orchid grower, propaga- tor, fancy plant gruwer. etc., wants position. Private or commercial. Capable to take charge of a good establishment. 25 years' experience. References Al. Aiiply No. 24, JuLiDs RoEHRS, Rutherford. N. J. Situation Wanted— By young married man, German, age 27, strictly temperate and reliable. 5 years under glass. 3 jears on private place. Wishes steady position on private or commercial place; private preferred. Good references. For full part.culari, address Box 307 care American Florist. Situation Wantad—Firiit-c1as6 grower of roses, carnations, 'mums and general line of pot and bedding plants, also good in landscape gardening wants position as foreman or take charge of section where No. 1 stock is wanted. Agfl 33. with 19 years' experience. State wages. Address Box 207, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Good grower of roses, carna- tions and general slock. $45.08 per month. NoACK, Batavia, N. Y. Help Wanted— Good all around florist, single, German '1'ue F. Blondeel Company, Oak Park Ave. and Augusta St., Oak Park, 111. Help Wanted— Reliable, single man to grow roses, carnations, 'mums and geraniums. State age and wages, with references. Gift Floral Co., Richmond, Ind. Help Wanted— Experienced grower of roses, carnations and general stock for retail trade. Good wages to sober, reliabln man. Address M. M. Strong, Sioux Falls, S. Dak. Help Wanted— Two young men for general greennouse work. State age, experience and wages wanted with board and room. Address P. O. Box 273, Huntington, Suffolk Co., N. Y. Help Wanted— A good young German for gen- eral greenhouse work: one that don't know it all; willing; good home with board Address Gu9. Obermeter, Box 219, Parkersburg, W. Va. Help Wanted— Rose grower; competent, tem- perate and trustworthy. Only man who has grown first-class stock wanted. Apply, giving references and full particulars, to Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. Help Wanted- A good grower of general stock, retail place; state wages expected with board and room. Must be sober, honest and Industriou*. Steady place to right man. Address Box 211, care American Florist. Help Wanted— (.':)od reliable man for general greeuhouse work; must be sober and a good worker. Wages $12 lO per week. References required. Staie age and nationality. Box 201, care American Florist. Help Wanted -Young lady who understands florist business. Must be quio'r, active and good penman. Also assistant. State salary and reference. Address Box 210. care American Florist, Help Wanted— Young man for general green- house work; commercial place: steady job and good home; state age. experience, where last employed and wages per month with board. Geo. S. Beldinq, Middletown, N. Y. Help Wanted— At once, an all-around florist to take charge or 35,000 feet of glass. Must be a hustler and know his business, ana handle help to best advantage. Send references and wages wanted. No drinking man need apply. Address Geo. M. Kellogo, Pleasant Hill. Mo. Help Wanted— A good grower of roses, carna- tions, chrysanthemums and general stock of plants. Must be sober and good worker. State age, experience and wages expected witn refer- ences. Address SUNNTsiDK Greenhouses, Owosso, Mich. Help Wanted— A youo^ single man who under- stands growing of carnations, 'mums and general stock, a good designer and has a knowledge of bedding plants. Wages, $6.00 per week with board, room and washing. Reference required. A good place for the right man. Address Box 20J, care American Florist. Help Wanted — A grower of Beauties, to take charge of section under foreman. Man not over 35, single. A good opening for right party. Per- manent position. Wages $15 per week. Six miles from Cleveland, on main trolley line. Send refer- ences. Position now open. Address M. Blot, Essex Greenhouses, N. Olmstead, O. Help Wanted— At once, a strictly sober, relia- ble man (single 25 to 35 prefarred) a good talker, competent to take city orders for trees, shrubs, vines, etc., and act as foreman for setting out same. Some knowledge of landscape work desired. A good position for man who can furnish reference and fill requirements. State full par- ticulars and wages. Address Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, Ohio. Help Wanted— For an important establish- ment in Germany comoristng nurseries and greenhouses, with a specialty of cut flowers, a lirst-class German manager; age between 30 and 40, Protestant, with good recommendations. He must understand the general management and special treatment of roses and carnatiouh. Wages $75 00 per annum, share in profits, residence and fuel. Permanent appointment for the right man. Apply at once sending copies of testimonials and references. Convenient ofl'ers are answered in the midst of April. Address Box 306, care American Florist. Wanted— To rent greenhouses in Chicago ot vicinity. Describe fully. Address _■■ Box 214. care American Florist, Wanted— T i lease greenhouses, not less than 15,000 square feet of glass, suitable for growing cut flowers. Must be in good condition and well heated. Term not less than five years. Also some land. Ohio or Indiana preferred. State particulars. Address Box 202, care American Florist. Wanted— To rent place of 6,000 to 10,000 feet of glass with land, with option of buying at end of oue year, if satisfactory. Near a city of not less than lO,OtJO inhabitants. Ohio, Indiana, Illinois or Iowa preferred. State full particulars. F. W. Meter. Vine St , New Castle, Ind. For Sale— A well stocked greenhouse for $750. Wm. Ballard, Perry, Iowa. For Sale— Four beautiful greenhouses filled with roses and carnations and dwelling for $3,600; worth 85.t00; income $1,800. Cora M. Jones, 16State St., Rochester, N. Y. For Rent— $50 per month, five greenhouses, 9,000 square feet of glass, nine and one-half acres of good ground, house and barn, long lease, $1,000 cash for stock, etc , near Chicago. Address Box 152, care American Florist. For Sale— Owing to the death of the proprietor, the greenhouses and stock of the Lake Geneva Floral Co., established in 1890 are offered for sale. A good opening for a practical man. W. H. Hammersley, Lake Geneva, Wis For Sale — Greenhouses and retail store in Gal- veston, Tex. Owing to illness will dispose of a good business at a reasonable rate. Have worked up a fine trade and the possibilities are unlimited. Full particulars may be had by addressing Box 175, care American Florist For Sale or Lease — An exceptional bargain for right party; greenhouses with 8,000 square feet of glass. Hot-water heating plant with practically new boilers. 2Vi acres of good land in fine location. We'l eitablished business in full operation Apply to Anna W. Kidder Waltham. Mass. For Sale— A well established business in a thriving town in Indiana; 14,000 square feet of glass, ■' up-to-date stock in fine conil!tton, of roses, carnations and miecelliineous stock. An exceptional opportunity, as owner wishes to retire. Cash or payments. Last year's sales, over $5,000. Address Box 195, care American Florist. For Sale— Nurseries of three acres, including 12,000 feet of glass: heated with hot water, fully stocked with palms, ferns and house plants; 24.000 feet of lath house, 5,000 smllax, 500 Aspar- agus plumosus. etc. The site is on the bon- ton street, twenty blocks from business section. For further particulars and price address Houston, Lock & Brown, 715 Braly Building, Los Angeles, Cal. The American Florist it 18 PAID FOR CIRCULATED AND READ. gasgsggggsggsgggy/egsgsag 332 The American Florist. Mar. i8. Washington. MAEKET VEKY QUIET. The strenuous life, and trade, of in- auguration week which was a little too strenuous, even for some of the florists, has subsided into a "Peaceful Valley" existence with enough work to aid digestion, but no rush. The brilliant features of the season have passed into social history; the social events of the few remaining weeks will be enacted under the softening influences and dim religious light of Lent. There is an abundant supply of good stock, the fine weather of the past ten days hav- ing produced almost a glut in several lines, but it has also been favorable to counter trade. Of daffodils there seems no end, and the price is being cut to 25 cents per dozen. The price of carnations is also breaking and 75 cent and $1 varieties are being offered at 50 cents per dozen. There is a steady demand for good roses but inferior stock is very slow. Violets will soon be anybody's plunder. The trade in pot plants is picking up and fine large specimens of marguerite daisies, spirisas, and other seasonable plants are beginning to move freely. FLOKISTS' CLTTB MEETING. The regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club was held on the night of March 7. There was a good attendance. The carnation show, elsewhere noted, the election of officers and sundry other matters lent interest to the proceed- ings. All the old officers, excepting vice- president F. H. Kramer, who declined a second term, were re-elected, as fol- lows: President, W. F. Gude; vice-pres- ident, Charles Henloek; secretary, Peter Bisset; treasurer, W. H. Earnest. NOTES. With the return of spring the City Gardens Association is getting active. On March 11 the members entertained H. Eider Haggard, the English novelist, at a luncheon at the Shoreham. Among those present were district commission- ers West, Biddle and McFarland and Mr. Hioki, first secretary of the Japan- ese legation. The City Gardens Association of Washington was organized a year ago and has the indorsement of leading United States and district officials and many leading citizens. Prof. L. C. Cor- bett of the Agricultural Department is second vice-president and Prof. B. T. Galloway is on the board of directors. In the Inaugural parade, March 4, W. F. Gude was adjutant to the chief marshal of the civic grand division. George C. Shaffer rode as escort with the rank of colonel and Roy F. Wilcox rode on the staff of the chief marshal. A fire in the Manhattan building on Fourteenth street , on the night of March 11, created considerable excite- ment, being very near to Otto Bauer's store, but fortunately he sustained no damage. S. E. San rrancisco. MAEKET SATISFACTORY. Business the past week has been very satisfactory. Most of the social activi- ties closed last night with the annua] Mardi Gras ball, which event called for a large amount of stock. There was some ilifficulty in procuring roses of first class quality in the needed amounts and they are still scarce. Carnations are in good supply with prices steady except on poor grade stock. Violets, particularly all single varieties, are about over for this season. The double varieties can still be had, but in limited supply. Harrisii are coming along slowly and bringing good prices. We are receiving plenty of bulbous stock of all kinds. Good smilax is getting scarce and nearly all green stuff is firm and in good demand. Some of our lead- ing florists are receiving very large or- ders at this date for the funeral of Mrs. Jane Lathrop Stanford, California's greatest benefactress, whose body is expected in port on the next steamer. From present indications an enormous quantity of flowers will be used. Out- side stuff is coming in freely, owing to the hot spell which is still with us with little or no indication of immediate re- lief. FLORISTS ' MEETING. The regular monthly meeting of the society was held last Saturday evening in Mission Opera hall. The attendance was very good. The club also wishes to announce a semi-monthly meeting to be held Saturday evening, March 18, at which all members are requested to be present as matters of much importance are to be transacted. NOTES OF THE TRADE. March 7 was Luther Burbank's birthday and he was notified that the children of the Alameda schools would observe the day as "Burbank Day," which was done in a fitting manner. Mr. Burbank feels highly complimented at the honor done him, especially by the youth of the state in which his wonder- ful creations have been brought to life, and was the recipient of a great many congratulatory messages from all parts of the world. Mr. Burbank has kindly consented to let his wonderful picture exhibit of scores of his choicest pro- ductions form a part of the exhibit from California in the California build- ing at the Lewis and Clark Exposition, and the people of the state are im- measurably pleased. A visit to famous Del Monte is al- ways interesting but not complete un- less the magnificent conservatories are enjoyed. Thomas Lee, who has been head gardener here for many years, has the grounds and greenhouses in splendid condition. Many houses are devoted to the growing of decorative plants and ferns. Carnations are also grown largely. The output is disposed of on the premises. The propagating houses are filled with thousands of young bedding plants and are being constantly refilled to supply the de- mands of this extensive place. Mr. Lee is one of our most progressive garden- ers and always gives all the new intro- ductions the most thorough trials. An hour spent at Domoto Brothers' establishment during the week was a revelation. From a very humble be- ginning this place has grown to one of our largest ranges of glass. Eoses and carnations are grown in vast quanti- ties as also are longiflorums, of which the latter is imported direct from the firm 's plantations in Japan. The entire plant is heated by steam using crude petroleum for fuel. The Woman 's Civic League of San Mateo has about completed its schedule for its annual fall show. Many valu- able premiums are being added to the already extensive prize list. The Menlo Park Horticultural Society's exhibition committee is also preparing the sched- ule for its fall exhibition. Among the prizes are four beautiful silver cups, donated by the wealthy residents of Menlo Park. John Kleiner paid the trade a visit during the week after an absence of several years. He was formerly in busi- ness in Oakland, but went north where he has since resided. Joseph B. Coryell is about to add an orchid house to his private con- servatories at Menlo Park. It will be devoted to dendrobiums chiefly. Denver. Flowers are a little scarce now and the market continues good. The weather continues cool, thereby improving busi- ness conditions. Easter prospects are very bright. Mr. Gus Benson 's plant in South Den- ver is cutting some A 1 carnations. He grows nothing but the new varieties and makes this his specialty. He re- ceives from 4 to 7 cents wholesale for all his product. The Colfax Floral Company's stock is in very good condition. They are cutting some of the finest long stem roses they have had in years. Their Easter showing is also very fine. Grimes & Son are also cutting some very fine carnations. Their Easter lilies look very good. The Park Floral Company's green- houses are in fair condition. Their Eas- ter display is good, with lilies a trifle scarce. A. H. B. Salt Iiake City. Business is very quiet at present. The amount of flowers grown for the trade is far in excess of the demand, with the single exception of roses, which on account of the soil and climatic conditions, are grown here with diffi- culty. Most of these are shipped in from outside points. Carnations find good sales and there are always plenty in the market. There are now nineteen greenhouses in Salt Lake City growing stock for the local market. The Salt Lake Floral Company have sold their plant to D. E. Law, of Spo- kane, Wash., and William Wilson, of Butte, Mont. The new proprietors will conduct a wholesale cut flower busi- ness. They also intend reconstruct- ing the plant in a more up-to-date style. Lilies will be scarce for Easter and azaleas will be nearly all gone. Car- nations will be plentiful. Coal bills have been light so far for March as we are having May weather, D. E. L. Fairmont, W. Va. — H. Glenn Fleming is planning to increase his present facilities and will tear down one old house, building in its place » new one of large dimensions. Fairhaven, Mass. — Peter Murray, gardener for Walter P. Winsor has leased the latter 's greenhouses for a period of two years and will engage in the wholesale and retail business. San Antonio, Tex. — The proposed flower fete and Alamo Purchase cele- bration is arousing great interest. The governor, members of the legislature and state officials, generally, will be invited to attend. igos. The American Florist. 333 Qet Ready. We are apt to get what we are ready for. Just before Easter Trade opens up is the time to try us. Don't be "fairly well satisfied"; your money is as good as anybody's — get the best. You'll get it here; let us send our regular price list to you. Roses. If you aren't buying roses from us you aren't buying roses right; you don't know what can be done in growing them. We grow Maids and Brides on Beauty stems; get our price list and see if you can afford to pass us by. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Qrowers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone Long Distance Central 879. ©»s|«««e NEW, ALL Prices I00LBS.@8< t200LBS.@^^ 500Ll5@7y STOCK SIZES VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. a4'8e Randolph St., CHICAGO. 1 4 Barclay St.f NEW YORK. liL^ Regan Printing House Larga run. ol CATALOGUES Our Speolalty. Write lor Figure., 83-91 Plymouth Place. CHICAOO. National Florists' Board of Trade, Office: 66 Pine Street, New York. Credit Reterence Book. A subscription to our Credit List will cost you 810 a year, and it may save you 9100 the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful ac- counts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that are in arrears? Le Journal des Roses. Organ of the French Rosarians. Published at Paris. Once a month with colored plates. Subicriplion $2.70 per Year. Sample Copies Free. ADMINISTRATION JQURfJAL DES ROSES a SUISNES, Brie, Par Grisy-Suisnes. (Seine et Marne), FRANCE. The Best Paper. American PYobist Co.: — Enclosed find $1, tor which kindly extend my subscription to the American Florist. It Is the best paper of the kind I receive. A. H. CHIL80N. HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are DAC> CER, ;i.50and FANCY FERNS, Al quality. S1.50 per 1000. Discount on larger orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN CALAX, $1 00 per 1000. Laurel Festooning. Kood and tull, handmade 6o and 6c per yd. Green and Sphagnum Moss, SI .00 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss, 50o per bag; 5 bags, 8^.00. Ivy Leaves, »4.00 per 1000. Sprengeri, 25o and 50c per bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, SOc per bunch or string. Leucothos Sprays, tlOO per 100: 87.50 per 1000. We also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies such as Tin Foil, Cut Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes, Foldine Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors, All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves, Etc., Etc. Our stock 18 o( 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. L. D. 'Phone 2618 Main. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 8 and 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. N.Lecakes&Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. Tel. No. 1214 Madison Square Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & S4th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. and Bronze Salaz Ltavei, 75o per 1000. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX (Where quality la First Consideration) Write, Wire or Phone the Introduosrs, Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen,Ala. New Crop Southern Willi Smilax now ready in limited quantities. GEORGE GOTSONAS & CO., Wholesale and Retail 'Dealers in all kinds ol EVERGREENS. Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and GreeD Galas. Phone 1202 Mad. Sq. MAIN STORE, 45 W. 2gih SL. BRANCH, 65 W. 28th St, NEW YORK. THE KERVAN COMPANY, WHOLESALE DEALERS, All Deooratlng Evergreens, Galax, Leuoothoe, Mosses, Elo. 20 W, 27th Street, NEW YORK. Tblsfhone 1519 Masison Sq. TO BUY OR SELL AdveHlse In THE AMERICAN FLORIST. HARDY CUT FERNS. Fanoy, $1 50: Dagger, 81.25 per m). Calax, Brilliant Bronze or Green, 75c per lOW: 86.50 per case of 10,000. Laurel Festooning, baod-made, full sizes, 4c, 5o and 6o per yd. Made fresti daily from the woods. Send us your CHRISTMAS orders now and we will please you. Branch Laurel, 35c per large bundle. Southern Wild Smilax, per 50-lb. case, 85.50, Laurel Wrsaths and Princess Pine Wrsaths, made all sizes and prices. Prinoes Pine by the lb. and made into roping. Tell us your wants and we will name you prices. Tel. OfBoe, New Salem, Mass. Mllllngton, Mass, HEADQUARTERS FOR "SUPERIOR QUALTIT' BRAND Wild Smilax 25, 35 and SO pound cases Chicago Market quotations. ALWAYS ON HAND, AND IN ANY QUANTITY. NONE BETTER. E. F. WINTERSON CO., 45-47-40 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. 334 The American Florist. Mar. i8. HIGH-GRADE SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. -SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR HANDLING LARGE ORDERS. WRITE. WIRE OR PHONE. ^ E. A.^BEAVEN, And Florists' Hardy Decorative Supplies, i ,..^,^~: Prices Right. Evergreen, Ala. E. H. Hunt, c WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." ?6 Wabash Ave CHICAfiO Wbol^ale flower/\arl^ MtLWAUKKE, March 15 Roses, Beauty, long, per doz. 5 00 " " mcd. " 2.00® 3 00 " " short " .75 " Liberty 6.00@12.00 Chatenay 6.00@10 00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00@10 00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 300@1000 " Perle 3.00® 800 Carnations 1.60® 4.00 Smilax 12.50@15.00 Asparagus sprays 2 00 Valley 3 00 Adiantum 1.50 Violets 50® .75 Dallas 8 00®10,00 Romans, Paper Whites 3 00 Harrisii 10.00®I3.50 Tulips, Daffodils 3,00 Prices are holding fairly well. PiTTSBtJE», March 15. Roses, Beauty, extras 18 00@35. 00 " " No. 1 800®, 200 " " ordinary 3.00® 5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00@15 00 " Meteor 8 00@12.00 " Liberties 8.00@15.00 " Perle, Chatenay 300® 8 00 Carnations l.Or® 3 00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 00 Smilax 12.60@15.00 Asparagus, strings 25 00@50.i 0 Asparagus Sprengeri 2.O0@ 3.00 Lilies 6 00@15 00 Adiantum l.CO® 1.50 Mignonette 1 00@ 3.00 Daffodils 2 00@ 3.00 CiHOiNNATi, March 15. Roses, Beauty, per doz 1.00® 4.C0 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 8.00 " Liberty 6.C0@10.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 4.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.50® 4 00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 00 Asparagus 50 00 Smilax 13.50@15.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Callas 10.00@12.50 Asparagus VlumoBus and Sprengeri In bunches 25c per bunch Harrisii 15.00 Romans, narcissus 3.00 Violets 75@ 1. 00 St. LoniB, March 15. Rosea, Beauty, long stem 4.00® 6.00 " " medium stem 2 00® 8.00 " " short stem... .50@ 1.50 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 6 00 " Liberty 4.00@ 6.00 " Kaiserin 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 1. 00® 4 00 Smilax 12.60@15.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.50® 3 00 " Piumosus .. 25.00® 0.00 Ferns, fancy per 1000,2 00 Adiantum l.OP® 1.25 Violets, California 25@ .40 " Double 50® .60 Lily of the valley 2.0(® 3.00 Romans 2.00® 3 00 Callas 8.CO@in.00 Paper White narcissus 3,00 Cleveland, March 15. Roses, Beauty, per doz 1.00® 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.C((r«8 00 " Meteor 3.00® 8 00 Carnations 1 00@ 4.00 Smilax 10.00@I.5.00 Asparagus, strings 2.^.00®.50.00 Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 Common ferns 2F0 Violets, single 3n® .75 " double 50® 1.00 Tulips 3 00fa» 4 00 Sweet peas 50® l.OO :ri Wild Smilax? Why, yes, we have it in quantity. Send us your orders and your wants will be satisfied. Price 50-lb. case, $6.00. But we are here to care for your wants in Roses, Carnations, Violets, Valley, all kinds of Bulbous Stock, Smilax, Fancy Ferns, Adiantum and in fact everything which the florist may want. J. B. DESNUD, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. 'PHONES: Central 8165. Automatic 9922. { HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., I •»•» Wholesale Cut Rowers «•«• 46a Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WI5. Peter Weiland WHOLESALE FLORIST. Room 18, 128 E. Third St„ CINCINNATI, 0. Haadquartara for American Beauties and all leading varieties Ol Roses and Carnations. All flowers sold at prevailing market prices, Orders received and filled at Oreeuhousei it desired, by addressing PETER WEILAND, New Castle, Ind. Please mention the American Florist when writing, WILLIAM MURPHY, Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers and Florists* Supplies. ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS CARRIED IN STOCK. Send for Price List issued every Monday. WRITE, WIRE OR 'PHONE 128 E. 3d Street, CINCINNATI, 0. Day 'Phone M 930. Night 'Phone W 1)91 R. Piease mention the A merican Florist when writing. FANCY CARNATIONS and ROSES Pittsburg's Largest and Oldest \VhoIesalers. PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 604 Llbirly Ave , PITTSBUflfi, PA. Please mention the American Florist when writing, AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses— American Beauties and a 1 Icinds of Tea Roses at lowest prices. Triai orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral Company PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Gut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. Extra Select J 600 30-inch stems 6.00 24-inch stems 3.00 20-inch stems 2.B0 15-inch stems 2.00 12-inch stems 1.60 Short stems 76®1.26 Per 100 LIBERTY 18.00 to 12.00 CHATENAY 6.00 to 10.00 MAIDS AND BRIDES.; 5.00 to 8.00 PERLE e.OOto 8.00 SUNRISE a.COto 800 UNCLE JOHN 6.00 to 12.00 CARNATIONS 200 to 3.00 All flowers are perlecllytresh and properly packed. No charge (or P. & D. on orders over $5.00. Please mention the American Florist when writing. SHIPPING UBELS :°: Cut Flowers Printed in two colors on gummed fjaper: vour card, etc., in black and oaf adopted by the S A. P. in ri'd. Very attractive. Price per 500, $3.85; per 1000,lf4-50. Send for samples. ELECTRO OF THE LEAF, POSTPAID, $1 25. American Florist Co., _CHICAaO. jgo5. The American Florist. 335 JUST IN Fancy Double White Lilacs $1.00 PER BUNCH. STRICTLY fHNCY STOCK. Roses 6c. Carnations 2c. THEY CANNOT BE BEATEN IN QUALITY. EASTER. We are booking orders now on Longiflorums for Easter delivery at $125.00 per 1 000. Our lilies are packed in boxes at the greenhouses and shipped in original packages, thus avoiding bruising by rehandling. Don't place your orders for Easter on any kind of stock until you have figured with us. A. L. RANDALL CO., 19 RANDOLPH STREET, Chicago. E.C.AMLING 0 THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE 0 CUT FLOWER HOUSE « IN CHICAGO. 0 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., | CHICAGO. I I L. D. 'Phones Central 19T8 and 1977. 0 fiease rnentton ihe American Florist when writing, FANCY GUT FLOWERS a Specialty. If you want Choice Cut Flow- ers at any time or all the time, send to GHAS. W. McKELLAR, 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. WESTERN HEADQUARTERS FOR CHOICE nRPillilQ FANCY VALLEY, TULIPS UnUniUO) and al BULBOUS STOCK, VIOLETS, BEAUTIES, TEA ROSES, and CARNATIONS. Wild Smilax, Asparagus, Adiantum, Smilax, Fancy Ferns always in abundance. Also a complete line of all Florists' Supplies, Novelties and Wire \Vork. Long ristance 'Phone. Central 3598. Automatic 3623. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Growers of tut Mowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL, Please mention the American Florist when writing. GEO. REINBERG, tSrv Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We will take care of your orders at reasoa- able prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. f/ease men/ion the A merican Florist when ■writing. Whol^ale flower/\arKjJi Chicaoo, March 16. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 5 00@ 6.00 20 to 24 " 3.00® 4.00 15 to 18 " 2.0U@ 3 00 18 •' 1.50 Liberty 300@12.00 " Chatenay 2 00® 10 00" Bride, Bridesmaid 200®)1000 Meteor, Golden Gate 200@1000 Carnations 1.00® 2 00 fancy 2 60® 3 00 Valley 2.00® 4 00 Violets . .30® 1.00 Asparagus Plumosus, perstrine 40 to fOo " " sprays 2.00@6 00 " Sprengerl 300@600 Leucothoe sprays .75 Galax Leaves, Bronze, per 1000 1.00 .15 Green, ■' '■ 1.00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 B'ancy ferns per 1000 2.00® 250 Smilax 12.00@I5.00 Callas 1.00@1 SOperdoz. Paper Whites 3 00 Romans 3 00 Tulips 1.60'.' .i.OO J. R BUDL0NG Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street,^HICAGO. WHOLESALE Boses and A. Specialty GROWER Of Please vientiofi the American Florist when 'iriiing. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholasala Crowars ol and Daalars In Cut Flowers AU telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35-37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove. 111. OiaiO.A.G^O* Please mention the A merican Florist when writings SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers AIIY CI AUfEDC and Shippersof bill rLUvlClla 68 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. D. WOOD BRANT, SUOCEBSOB TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Choice Carnations. Any quantily. Prices very reasonable. Wire or write. Careful attention given shipping orders. s8-6o Wabash Ave.. CHICAQO. Please mention the A ma icau Florist when writing. Vaushan & Sperry, Wholesale Florists, 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. BUY YOUR Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies, WIRE DESIGNS at THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET, 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. The Best in the Country. Amehican Florist Co.: — Please find enclosed one year's subscription. I find your paper the best for my busi- ness in the country. J. HOGAKTH. 336 The American Florist. Mar. i8. The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. WELCH BROS. IS F'ro'vlaa.o© Street. All Varlaties FLOWERS In Saason. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all Mnda. Long Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. GRAFTED ROSE STOCK. Now is the time to order for summer ilowering KAISERIN and CARNOT, 2H-iMnru-Ti"inr^p'P'0''i''fnr''i''ir'i"i>"'»r^r'U"M'M^'T H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pine SL, ST. LOUISf MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. Wbol^ale flower/\arK?fe BosTOK, March 15. Roses, Beauty, best 35.00@50.00 " " medium 20.00@25.00 " culls 6.00@800 Bride, Bridesmaid 4 O0@ 6.00 Extra 8.0li@I2.00 " Liberty 1.00@ 8.0O Carnations l.BO® 2.00 " Fancy 2.00® 3.00 Lily of the valley 2.00@ 3.00 Smilas 12.00@16.00 Adiantum 1.00 Asparagus 35.00@50.00 Violets 36® .50 Philasslphia, March 15. Roses, Tea 8.00® 8.00 " " extra 8.00@I2.00 " Liberty 8.00@3.5.00 " Queen of Edgely, extra 40 O0@60.00 firsts )5.00@26.00 " Beauty, extra 40.00@60.00 " " firsts 15.00@3600 Carnations 1.50@ 6.00 Lily of the valley 2.00@ 4.00 Asparagus 25.00@50.00 Smilax 12.00@15.00 Violets, single 25® .50 " double 30® .50 Adiantum 75@ 1.50 Gardenias 12® .15 Mignonette 3.00® 5.00 Buffalo, March 15. Roses, Beauty 4.00@4aOO Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor.. 2.00@10.00 Carnations 1.00® 4.00 Harrisil 10 00@15.00 Lily of the valley 2.00@ 4.00 Asparagus , strings 40.00@50.00 Smilax 15.00 Adiantum 75@ 1.50 Lilium Longiflorum lO.OOSi 15,00 Violets.... 30® .60 Pittsburg Florists' Excliange, WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' 228 Diamond St., Supplies. PITTSBURG, PA. Send for weekly price list and prices on large orders.. J. B. MURDOCH & GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 545LibertyAve., PITTSBURG, PA. RICE BROTHERS, 128 N. 6lh St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies. Wild Smilax Flowers Billed at Market Prices. Shippers of choice Cut Flowers and Greens of all kinds. Try us. @tiie abfolute ^lot^isenbigfcit ! ^iermit $1.00 fiir mcin SIbonnement. e§ ift bie ^flidit eine§ Seben prompt fiit ben „SImerican giorift" m beaa^Ien, toeil btcfer etne abfolute 3Zot^h)enbigteit fiir jeben SBIumenjiidjter ift. Earl SKoegner, W.abama. R.IC HAYDEN, Sec'y and Treas. WM. J. MUTH, Manager. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO Wholesale Commission Florists CHOICE BEAUTIES, MAIDS AND BRIDE ROSES, FANCY CARNATIONS, TULIPS, DAFFODILS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE FLOWERS. I5I6-I5I8 Sansom Street, Bell and Keystone Phones. Open 7:30 a. m. to 8 p. m. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Michipn Cut Flower Eicliange, WM. DILCER, Mgr. Finer ■nd Dagger Fernt. All Cut Floweri in Season. 38-40 Miami Ave. DETROIT. MICH. Always mention the American Flo- rist when you orderstock.Jt WHOLESALE • FLORISTS. Bell .nd K.yrt.n. Phonw. I220 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Pltase mention the A metican Florist when mrtting. SUCCESSFUL SELLERS tst th« laeceuftil erowen who adverUfe in JiJ*J( J>J* J*J*J* ^ ■ Tim AMERICAN FLORIST. igo5. The American Florist. 33T THE RELIABLE Commissioii House, Jos. S. Fen rich 48 W. 30lh St., NEW YORK. Telaphons 325 Madison Sq. Y01JING& NUGENT Telepbone So66,Madi80QSq.' WhOlSSfllB rlOriStSl CATTLEYAS. GARDENIAS. ROSES, CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- Hes. With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants in oar packing department, we are in a position to guarantee cut-of-town customers who place their orde' s with us that they will not be disappointed. J. K. ALLEN. Wholes3le Comnnlsalon Florist, 106 West 28th Street, ^S^RW 'VOJR^. American Beauties* Orciiids, Roses* Carnalions, Violets, ^"ut Vlo^^/eIs?'' "' Tsl. 167 Madison Square. Opsn ovary day al 6 a. m. Tolaphone No. 756 Madlaon Squara. MOORE, HENTZ & NASH Wholesale Commission Florists, 66 and 67 West Z6th St., NEW YORK CITT, Advice of sale note daily. Statement and check weekly. All consignments large or small receive the saa.e attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. mesaieWILLIAM GHORMLEY, Pally Receiver and Shipper ot Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. Titophonn 2200 and 2201 MBdIson Squart. 57 West 28tii Street, NEW YORK CITY. JOHN YOUNG, IpMlal American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily ol the Valley, Orchids and all Seasonable Flowers. SI Weat 28th St., NEW TOBK. Telepbone 1906 M&dlsoD Squure. Original Pioneer House— Established 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30th St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission ConsignmeDts solicited. Shipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone ^6 Madison. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY John I. Raynor, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York Market. ADUNIUM CROWEAMJM sold here e«clusively. 48 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28tli St., NEW YORK. 4.SEUBMAN. 20 years' experience. «. «. TREPEL. SELIGMAN & TREPEL, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 06 W. a6th SIreet. NEW YORK. OPPOeiTE N. T. CUT FLOWER CO. Everything in Cut Flowers. Consignments from growers solicited. Prompt returns. Best prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28ih Street, Cut Flower Exchange, New Telaphone Na 798 &, 799 Madison Sq. Wbolf^ale [lower/\arK?fe New York. March 15. Roses, Beauty, best 10fCKg35.00 " " medium 300@10.00 " eul's 1.00@ 2.00 Liberty, best 10.00@25 00 " " medium 300@1000 " culls 200@3.00 " Bride. Bridesmaid, G. Gate. 1 00@ 8 00 Kalserin, Carnot 1.50® 6 00 Carnations ~5@ 3 00 " fancy and novelties 3.00(^5.00 Lily of the valley 1 00@ 2 DO Lilies 4.00® 8 GO Smllax 8 0O@12.0O Adianlum &0® 75 Asparagus 20 00@50.00 Tulips 1.00® 2 00 Violets 16® .35 Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST, Conservatory connected from which I can ship lerns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. Tol. 3860 and 3861 Madison Squaro. Please mention the Amencan Florist when wnting. Receivers nnd Shippers of Cut Flowers. Consi .. .. JO 4,00 Brenchleyensis, intense scarlet 1.3o 11.50 9 to 12 " " " 95 7.00 Ceres, pure wlilto, spotted purplish rose 1.25 10.50 13 inches and up 1.75 14.00 Mme. Moneret. dulicaterose color.... 1.50 12.50 'I* U TBT-BrOSTP-^ fHay, pure white, tlaked rosy crimson.. 1.50 12.60 ^Zm: ^^n^'\ I 11 »/-»£> Heat Gorman Pol-Orown in white and blue sorts; also the rl|K| l^ll I 11 \\ N neld-grown Paris de Marly, imported to order, tor tall ■ vra«Xyai»vr i-ia-rsv^t^* delivery. Let us appraise your wants. ALGUST ROLKER & SONS, 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK, P. 0. Box 752. jgo5. The American Florist. 343 ^ M ^ M I We are now making a plant ll II II I I and seed collecting tour of lalll| I I Arizona. Our price list ts UnU I II as follows: Agave Applanata Parryi. 10c to $3.00. Cactus Rainbow, 10c to 50c. Cereus Giganteus. to 2 ft.. 50c to $1.00. 4 ft., 6 ft., 8ft.: $300. $6.00; $10.00. Cereus Greggii. $1.50 to $3.00. Dasylirion Wheeleri, a beautiful decorative plant; an evergreen; grayish-green flowers, hardy, height to 6 feet. 25c to $5.C0. Echinocactus Polycephalus, variation from Grand Canyon, scarce, single, in clumps, $1.00 to $5.00. Echinocactus Cylindraceus. 5 to 12-in., 25c. 3 to 4 ft., 5 to 7 ft.; $2.50 to $3.00, $5.00 to $8.00. Echinocactus Emoryi. 5 to 13-in. , 3 to 4 ft.; 25c, £3.00 Echinocactus Leicondei, 6-in. to 3 ft.; 25c to $310. Echinocactus Phoeniceus, hardy, clumps, 2 to 1000 plants, Ic per plant. Echinocereus Engelmannii, single 5o; In clumps, 25c per clump. White-spined, semi-hardy, 25c per clump. Echinocereus Fendleri, hardy, beautiful bloom, 25c. Echinocereus Wislizeni, 5 to i2-in., 25c to 50c. 1 to 2 ft, 50c to $2.50. Mamiliaria Grahamii, single; clumps, 5c. Mamillaria Radlosa Arizonlca, hardy, clumps, Ic per plant. Opuntia, 25 or more binds, many hardy, 5c and upwards. Yucca Radiosa, hardy, 25c to $3.00 Crates and packing material extra at cost price. Plants delivered at point of shipment. 10$6 dis- count for orders by the dozen. 20% discount for orders by the three dozen. fiCORIE S M. J. HOCHDERFFER. Flagstafl, Arizona. Collectors of Plants and Seeds. Fruit Trees* Small Fmlts.OmBineiital Trees, Everipreens and 8hrabs, 8hade Trees, Hardy KoHes. llordy Plants, Climbers, etc. The most complete oullectionB In this country. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louis. 102 prizes New York State Fair. 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt. Hope Nurseries* Rochester, K. Y. Drawer 10U V Established 65 Tears. Silver Ribbon Grass The new hardy perennial. The finest ornamental grass to be had — perfectly hardy can be used indoors and out, grows rapidly and does not turn green or run to seed. Strong field-grown roots, 16c each by mail, postpaid. $1.26 per dozen; $8.00 per 100 by ex- press, charges not prepaid. Can fill orders at any time. Terms cash with orders. James Vick's Sons, ROCHESTER, N. Y. W. van Kleef & Sons, Wholesale Growers o( all kinds NURSERY STOCK. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND, Catalogue free on demand. No Agents. Please Inspect our nurseries when in Europe. No agents. PEONIES. Choice White. strong divided plants 3 to 5 eyes in quantity. Festiva Maxima 35o Queen Victoria 12c Golden Harvest 20o Ordar AT ONCE for Spring Dsllviry. Peterson Nursery, ^°^ "cJit^l^r ''" • It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser. ORDER k NOW timSHRll6S,RAMBLEeS SPRING SALES and HYBRID ROSES FOR Each DEUTZIA GRACILIS, pot- grown for 7-incli pots $ .15 DEUTZIA LEMOINEI, pot- grown for 7-incli pots 40 AZALEA MOLLIS, mixed kinds, 20 buds 40 Doz. 100 $1.50 112.00 3.50 25.00 4.00 Doz. 30.00 100 HYDRANGEA, Paniculata Grandiflora, Ijushy field-grown, 3'/. to 3 feet 1.50 1 1.50 liushv field-grown, 12 to 18 inches 1.00 8.00 HYDRANGEAS, Otaljsa, Red Branclied, Thos. Hogg Dormant, 2-yr. old, pot-grown, for forcing. 5 00 35.00 CRIMSON RAMBLERS, strong, 3-year old No. 1 2.00 15.00 3-yciir old, No. 2 , 1.50 10.00 Strong, 3-year old. No. 1 2 50 18.00 DOROTHY PERKINS, strong, 2- year old 3.50 20.00 Doz. 100 GRUSS an TEPLITZ, strong, 2- year old $3.00 $15.00 MAMAN COCHET, strong, 3-year old 200 15.00 HERMOSA, strong, 3-year old.... 3.25 16.00 CLOTHILDE SOUPERT, strong field plants 1.50 10.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY, grafted.. 2.00 15.00 Own roots 1.50 10.00 KAISERIN AUG. VICTORIA.... 3.50 30.00 PAUL NEYRON, budded 2.50 20.00 LA FRANCE, budded 2.00 15.00 Anna de Diesbach, Perle des Blanches, Capt. Christy, Fisher Holmes, General Jacqueminot, Mad. Gabriel Luizet, Mad. Caroline Testout, Magna Charta, Marshall P. Wilder, Mrs. John Laing, Ulrich Brunner, etc., allat 1.50 11.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicaao. Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. ^Special Evergreen Offer. We are the largest growers of MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA in the South, having upwards of 200,000 plants now on hand. In order to place part of this immense stock ♦ before our regular shipping season commences, we make the following offer. One year plants, 1st grade, 6 to 8 inches, once transplanted, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000; $115.00 per 5,000; $200.00 per 10,000. ALSO THE FOLLOWING: Per 100 Per lOOO BUXUS ARBOREA, 2 years, 6 to 8 inches $2.00 $18.00 EUONYMUS JAPONICUS, 1 year, 4 to 6 inches 1.50 12.50 EUONYMUS PULCHELLUS, 2 years, 6 to 8 inches 3 00 25.00 RETINOSPORA PLUMOSA, 2 years, 9 to 12 inches 4.00 35.00 RETINOSPORA P. AUREA, 9 to 12 inches, 2 years 4.00 35.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS ELEGANTISSIIWA, 8 to 10 inches 5-00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS var. ROSEDALE, 6 to 8 inches 3.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS, Rosedale, i ft., very fine 10.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS, Rosedale, 18 inches, very fine 15-00 ^JOSEPH W. VESTAL & SON, Little Rock, Ark. ^ RHODODENDRON MAXIMUM And other Broad-Leaved EVERGREENS by the carload or in smaller qaantities. Ornamsnial TREES. SHRUBS and ROSES In groat varlaly. HERBA- CEOUS PERENNIALS by the thousand. See our Special Herbaceous Catalogue and Wholesale Trade List. Send for them now. BAY STATE NURSERIES, Notlli Abinglon, Mass, « THE MOON For * Trees, Shrubs, Vinea Yourl and Small Fruits. Dtioriptive niustrated Catalogue Fre«. THE WM, H. MOON OO. Morrisville. Pa. CALIFORNIA PRIVET CHEAP 100,000 well crown plants, 3 to 4 feet, selected, M.OO per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 2H to 3M feet, 7 or more branches, 82.50 per 100; S17.60 per 1000; 20 to 30 in., 5 or more branches, 12.00 per 100; $13.00 per 1000. 18 to 24 in. , lieht, 2 years, 3 or more branches, $150 per 100, $7 00 per 1000. All of the above boxed, f. o. b. here. For car or large lots write before placing your orders. CHAS. BLACK, Hlghtstown, K. J. I tri NAARDEN, '-I"' (Holland.) Jacs Smits, (BBANCH AT BOeKOOP.) Wholesale Growers of gfn'i;™"!?!' nursery stock, pot-i^own forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When in Europe please inspect our nurseries. NAAHDEN-BUSSUM, nvar Amstardam, to ogr R. R. Dtptt. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Muuson Nurseries. New catalogue now ready. "Can't buy trees right without it." Get it of T. V. MUNSON a SON, Denlaon, Tax. The MUNSON GREENHOUSES. Cut Sowers and Bedding Plants for retail trade. WILL B. MUNSON, Oeoisofl, T«u S44 The American Florist. Mar. i8, 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, 429 Sixth Ave., New York; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- phia; or to the American Florist Co., Chicago^ At CMcago. The bowlers played their weekly games at Bensinger's alleys on Tuesday night, National S. A. F. champion, Stevens, carrying off the honors for highest score. The ladies made up a purse of candy money for best total in three games and Mrs. E. F. Winterson ■will enjoy the sweets, having made 381. Player. 1st. 2d. 3rd. 4th. "Winterson 143 140 125 123 Asmus 179 135 173 153 Venson 136 130 131 136 Stevens 203 163 158 ... Pasteruick 127 119 176 122 Cochran 113 140 119 132 Balluff 140 155 139 160 P. J. Hauswirth 157 175 154 147 V. Kreitling 141 159 167 162 .Benesh 140 122 102 104 LADIES. 1st. 2na. 3d. "Mrs. "Winterson S3 150 14S Mrs. Cochran 135 110 100 Mrs. Hauswirth 142 113 106 Mrs. Kreitling 127 125 132 Mrs. Asmus 138 99 104 Miss Brichette 68 92 67 At Denver. No teams bowling in Denver played harder for their laurels than the four- men teams of the Denver Florists' league. This little league is going to turn out a few players some day who will surprise the big team players and the individual high rollers. Their scores always show hard playing and those who have seen them work notice marked improvement with each match game. The score follows: TEAM NO. 1. Player. 1st 2d 3d Tot. Zimmer 116 137 130 — 3S3 Keith 142 175 205 — 522 Berry 148 156 180—484 Mahon 153 151 148 — 452 Totals 559 619 663—1841 TEAM NO. 2. Player. 1st 2d 3d Tot. Breuken 125 129 120— 374 Reynolds 120 123 107 — 350 Valentine 130 137 144 — 411 N. A. Benson 89 187 180^ 456 Totals 464 576 551—1591 TEAM NO. 3. Player. 1st 2d 3d Tot. Prazer 194 164 148 — 506 Kennedy 129 136 144 — 409 Bush : 131 126 191 — 448 Scott 152 166 194—512 Totals 606 592 677—1875 TEAM NO. 4. Player. 1st 2d 3d Tot. Gillis 116 113 100—329 C. Benson 118 136 202—456 C. Mauff 144 138 173—455 Blaber 135 157 151— 443 Totals 513 544 626—1683 At Omaha. The florists' bowling team is antici- pating competing at the convention in Washington this summer. The follow- ing are the scores made Thursday even- ing, March 9. Player. 1st. 2d. 3d. F. W. Jacobs 145 171 154 J. Bath 140 162 135 W. Ellsworth 118 135 140 George Sorensen 126 130 135 Ij. Henderson 147 155 150 Baltimore. MARKET GENERALLY FIRM. There was a rush in trade for the two or three days immediately preced- ing Lent — balls," dinners, receptions, lunches and teas — but Ash Wednesday, as usual, was a quiet day with nothing doing in the florists' line. For a day or two there was a general sagging, then gradual recovering, and by Satur- day there was briskness all around and stocks on hand were pretty well cleared off, some, naturally, at pressure prices. Monday, with bright skies and splendid conditions for carriages and pedes- trians, found everybody beginning the week with cheerfulness and hopeful anticipations of improving business. All last week was miserable and depressing weather, chilly temperature and rain and fogs for five days out of seven. The nights keep cool and brisk firing is still in order. Stock comes in in greater quantity and improved in shape. There is some little decline in prices. At last there are some American Beauty to be had, but they are not overabundant. S. B. Milwaukee, Wis. — The annual spring flower show of the park system opened March 12. The exhibit excels that of any previous year. HrsTEAD, O. — The Clark County Hor- ticultural Society held its regular monthly meeting March 9. J. C. Allen read a paper on "Flowers on the Lawn." Pomona, N. C. — The J. Van Lindley Nursery Company is preparing to build two more new greenhouses to meet their ever increasing demand, one house 30 x 100 feet for asparagus and smilax, and one 24 x 212 feet for violets. Seasonable Seeds for Florists' Use. VSUGHSN'S ASTERS. Eacli, trade pkt., 30o; anj- 3 for 5Cc; or per H oz., 30j; "THE CARLSON." The Early Late Variety. White, Rose Pink, LavPiider, Marquia-Piuk, Violet-Blue, Daybreak Pink find Mixed. ^ " 07,. *1.00. Branchlnii or Semple. Best Lste Variety, j Trade Pkt., 10c. M oz., White, Kose P.nk, Purple, Light-blue, V 20i. Oz.,60c. Lb.,$6S0. Lavender, Red, Daybreak pink \ Trade Pkt. M oz. Oz. Mixed.... lb.J6.C0 .10 .20 .60 Vauiihan's UprliJht While Branchlnrf 10 -20 6.5 ■Vauiihan's Uprlifht Pink Branchlnii 10 .20 .b5 NEW EVER-BLOOMING ASTER Best Early Variety. IDEAL.' This new Asler produces, perhaps, more salable cut flowers to a plant than any other kind. The plants grow from 16 to 18 inches high and are in bloom from the beginning of August to the end of September almost unin- terruptedly. In shape the flowers resemble the Victoria type, except that the petals are looser so as to give the flowers a very graceful appearance. Whlte.Iight blue, dark blue.orimson: each, trade pkt. ,15c; Ji oz. , 30o;oz., $1.00. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Norlhern Greenhouse-Grown Seed. Per 100 seeds. 60o; 250 seeds, »1.15; 1000 seedH. M.iO. I'rice for larner lots on application. Southern Ouldoor-Grown Seed. Per 1000 seeds, JS.OO; EOOO seeds, »12.50. ASPARAGUS PIUMOSUS ROBllSTUS. NEW. 100 seeds, 81.00; 1000 seeds KO.OO. ©ECUMBENS. Flue for Cut. 100 seeds, 50o; 1000 seeds, $4.00. COMORENSIS. Like a Pluraosus, but grows taller and quicker and is darker in color; splendid for cut. 100 seedi, $1.0); lOOO seeds, $7.50. COBAEA SCANDENS. Trade pkt., lOo; oz„ 40o; lb., $4.00. BALSAM . Alba Perfecta This is the largest and best double white Balsam, uuequaled in doubleness and large size of its camellia-shaped flowers, trade pkt., lOo; M-oz., 25c; oz., 75c, CANDYTUFT. Giant Hyacinth-Flowered. This improved strain is supe- rior to Empress. Trade pkt., lOc; H-oz., 15o; 1 oz., 35o; lb., $J,50. CENTAUREA. oz,, 5uc, It)., Imperialis, mixed and Alba, pure white, trade pkt., 10c; $5.50. MLb. Lb. .25 .7f. .15 .40 .25 .75 .10 .Ml .95 3.B0 .80 3.00 o; H lb. 29o; SOLANUM CAPSICASTRUM. Jerusalem Cherry, makes fine plants for obrlstmas Aaies, trade t>kt.., lOc. VAUGHAN'S CHRISTMAS PEPPER. Sow it now. Pkt., (250 seeds) 35o. SWEET PEAS. Oz. Best White— Dorothy Eokford 10 Best Lavender— Lady Qrisel Hamilton 05 Best Red— King Edward VII 10 Best Pink— Lovely 05 Best Bright Blue— Mrs. Geo. Higginson, Jr 35 Best Bright Blue— Flora Norton 30 RADISH. Scarlet Globe, Vaughan's Select stock. Oz.,10o ib., ?0i;. LETTUCE. Black Seeded Simpson, Vaughan's Select stock. Oz., J4 lb., 35c; lb., 80c. Grand Rapids Forcing. Oz., lOo; M lb., 30o; lb., $1.00. EGG PLANT. N. Y. Improved. Pkt., 5c; 'A oz., 15o; oz., 26o. TOMATO. Pkt W oz. Earllana 10 .25 Early Michigan 10 .15 Cream City 10 .15 Dwarf Champion ,10 .15 NewStone 10 .15 CELERY. WbltePlume 10 .15 Snow White 10 .15 CABBAGE. Early All Head. Oz., ZOo; M lb., 60o. lOo; Oz .40 .25 .25 .20 .25 .25 .25 10 PER CENT SPECIAL CASH DISCOUNT. On orders over $2.00 for Flower Seeds if the cash Is enclosed, dots not apply to Asparagus Seed. Cash discount on this two per cent. This discount VAUGHSN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK, 14 Barclay Street. 84-86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. 1905- Th E American Florist. 345 Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS. WHITE. Per 100 P»r 1000 Chicago White JIO.OO $130.00 Boston Market 2.60 20.00 The Belle 5.00 45.00 PloraHill 1.00 9.00 QuePD Louise, Peru 1.00 9.00 RED. Esteile 2.50 20.00 SCARLET. Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond Gem $10.00 {7500 Crusader 5.00 45.C0 Adonis 2.50 20.00 PINK. Per 100 Per 1000 Phyllis $10.00 S120.00 Indianapolis 5.00 45.00 PINK. Per 100 Per 1000 Nelson % 1.50 Enchantress 3 00 Lawson 2 00 Morning Glory 1.50 Joost I 00 Higinbotham 1. 00 Guardian Angel 1.00 $11.50 25U0 15.00 12.60 9.00 9.00 900 I^OSE>S. I«OOTBJI> CUTT1.NOS. Per 100 Per 1000 Chatenay $J 50 $20.00 OncleJohn 2.50 20 00 Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid S1.50 $12.50 Bride 1.50 1250 Per 100 Per 1000 Ivory .$1.50 $12.50 Perle.. 1.50 12.50 Pfr too Richmond $30.00 Rosalind Orr English 25.00 Chatenay, Sunrise 4.00 Perle von Godesberg 5.00 Liberty 5 00 BOSES. 2^^-inch pot plants. Per 1000 $250.01 200.00 30.00 40.00 4500 Pi-r 100 Per 1000 La Detroit $ 6.00 $50.00 UnoleJohn 4.00 35 00 Eaiserin 4.00 30.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid $ 3 00 $ 25.00 Bride 3.00 25.00 Ivory, Perle 3.00 25.00 AM. BEAUTY BENCH PLANTS, per 100 $6.00; per 1000 $50.00 All plants and rooted cuttings told under th9 express condition that il not satislaclory they are to be returned immediately when money will be reljnded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. THE BEST WHITE CARNATION IS Lieut. Peary (WARD) CERTIFICATED 90 ROINTS. PEDICREC— White seedLngs for several generations. COLOR— Snow white. FRAGRANCE— Very strong Clove, decidedly fresh, and pleasing. SIZE— Large, averaging 3 inches in diameter on strong stiff stems, 18 to 20 inches in length. FLOWER— Full, broad petaled and high center and of a fine symmetrical form. CALYX— Long, strong and does not burst. Fine keeper and excellent shipper. HABIT— Strong and erect. CRASS— Medium width. CONSTITUTION- Very vigorous and free from disease. Cuttings root rapidly and will be sent out in the most perfect condition. Commences blooming October 15th and flowers continuously throughout the Winter, affording an abundant crop. A first-class commercial variety in every respect. Now booking orders. Price, $12.O0 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. COTTAGE GARDENS CO., Queens, N. Y. m A. ■ V I n corpora ted. ALSO THE FOLLOWING NOW READY: 3,000 ETHEL WARD ) .7 nn oar 100 2,(j00 the president \ iI„n(iP",i7m aiooo WHITE LAWSON i KO.OQ per 1000 5 010 ENCHANTRESS I $1.00 per 100: 2,000 CHRISTMAS EVE f »30 GO per 1000. 2,000 GOLDEN EAGLE, $5.00 per 100 810 per 1000. 1,000 HARRY FENN (. »3 00 per 100; 5.000 LAWSON ( *25 00 per 1000. 2,000 PROSPERITY, S2.0O per 100; 115.00 per 1000. 3000 MACKINAC 2000 THE BELLE 2U00 LADY BOUNTIFUL , 3.000 JUDGE HINSDALE f S6.00 per ICO. 2.n00 MRS. PATTEN i $50.00 per 1000. 2 000 NELSON FISHER ' 2,000 OCTOROON 2,000 FLAMINGO 60 of a kind at 100 rate; 250 of a kind at 1000 rate. NEW CARNATION William Penn A very pleasing salable shade ot pink. I have grown it for five years and it gave me more good salable "flowers than any other variety up-to-date. Should be planted by every grower of cut flowers if te wants a continuous cut of flowers the whole season. Every shoot a flower. I will mail 25 well-rooted cuttings • free of charge for 82 50; 810 per 100. $75 per 1000. 250 for 81S.75. 10.000 cuttings now ready. All orders filled promptly. FRANK L KOHR, Lancaster, Pa. R. F. D. No. 3 My Maryland Was the Sensation of the Chicago Exhibition. Easily Out Ranks any Other White. Awarded first-class Certificate of Merit by the American Carnation Society. Lawson Bronze Medal for 100 blooms and S. A. F. Bronze Medal for 50 blooms. We predict that this variety will easily displace any other white. We are booking orders now fordelivery January 1906. Price, 82.50 per dozen; 813.00 per 100; 8100.00 per 1000, Write us for other new and standard varieties. H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. THE NEW ROSE Wellesley Ms a Welcome 4ddilion to the list of PORCiNG ROSES. Color bright pink, with reverse petals clear silvery pink, thus producing a combination that is exceed- ingly effective either in daylight or in artificial light. Growth is very free and exceptionally vigorous and will prove satisfactory every month in the year. Deliverj' strictly in rotation, beginning April 1. Own Root. S 2S par lOO S 55 per 250 SI 00 per 5O0 S200 per t OOO -PRICES: Grafted. S 30 per 100 S 70 per 250 SI 30 per 600 S260 par 100O WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, JOHN N.'MSY, Summit, N. J. PUase mention the A metican Florist when writing. 346 The American Florist. Mar. i8, Minneapolis. SI.\UKET QUIET. Trade the past week has been of a quiet nature, and the florists in general complain of small and slow sales. A number of the large growers have crops of teas and carnations in full swing, causing the market to drop some de- grees. In fact all stock is plentiful at the present writing, with no possibility of rise for a few days at the least cal- culation. Beauty is the only article that is scarce with good prices ruling. Business will be affected to a certain extent by the Lenten season, and with a late Easter some trouble will be ex- perienced in holding lilies to the prop- er stage of bloom. TKADE NOTES. Murtfeldt & Patthy, 826 Nicollet avenue, have dissolved partnership, Mr. Murtfeldt retaining the store at the old stand. Miss Patthy has opened up an up-to-date store at 11 7th street, South, under the name of Thompson & Pat- thy. The florists of St. Paul and Minne- apolis intend to hold a bowling tour- nament in a few days followed by a banquet at one of the leading hotels. It has not been decided in which city the occasion will be held. Warm weather the past few days has brought the "Greek" stands out, but only for a short time, as the tempera- ture is back around the zero mark. E. Will & Sons intend to enlarge their range of glass the coming season, as also Carlson & Sandberg, 19th ave- nue. Northeast. The Dayton Flower Department, un- der management of Latham & Des- mond report business opening up in fine shape. E. M. Sherman of Charles City, and Richard Alston of Winnipeg, Manitoba, were recent visitors to the city. C. T. E. Oceanic, N. J. At the meeting Of the Monmouth County Horticultural Society, March 3, Frank Brunton was elected to mem- bership. The secretary reported that eight essays had been sent in by the assistant gardeners for the prize con- test. The names of the winners will be announced at the next meeting, March 17, and the prize papers will be read and discussed. The subject for the essays, to be sent in before April 7, is "Fruit Culture in general under Glass." These essays are also to be written by the assistant gardeners and prizes will be awarded to the best two. George Hale exhibited Morgan roses, which scored 8.5 points. The judges were W. W. Kennedy, H. Griffiths and Wm. Eitchie. The discussion of the evening was on the subject of "The Value of the Gardeners' Union." B. Holyoke, Mass. The Holyoke Horticultural Society met on the evening of March 1 at the residence of J. S. Webber. The speaker of the evening was M. H. Walsh, of Woods Hole, the well known grower and hybridizer of roses. His subject was "B'oses and their Culture." Roses were on exhibition, including Wellesley, sent by the Waban Eose Conservato- ries, Natick, Mass. J. N. May, of Sum- mit, X. J., sent the new General Mac- Arthur rose. M n rn 51 f I AflC ^^^^^^ Cuttings I Vdi Ua LiUilO Ready Now s - T^Aiintffiil "Dndoubtedly the best all-around White Carnation to UUUIIUIUI. flate. All should grow it. $6.00 per 100; $50 per 1000. Lady T\Vii711tc Riidd's New Lipht Pink Carnation; line shipper and eood keeper. f lljriUO< $13.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. Strong plants from soil. C\\\f7iii(\ W\\Ho Kudd'3 New White. Very productive. Sells well in VlUCUgU TT lUllCt Chicago market where it is well known and liked. $13.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. Strong plants from soil. D>vU/>i»f CwtTixA Gr.and Scarlet. Orders booked now for delivery January, IVUUCri i/rOl^. jgoe. $13.00 per 100 ; $100 per 1000. liTVlito I n\i7Crkn White Sport from Mrs. Lawson, and all who grow Mrs, VYIUIC LiUW^Ull. Lawson well should grow this for white. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Strong plants from soil. Per 100 1000 Albaiross. white $5.00 $30.00 America, red 1.75 15 00 Boston Market, white 3.00 30.00 Cardinal, new scarlet 12.00 100.00 Crisis, new scarlet 12.00 100.00 Crusader, red 5.00 40 00 Dahelm, crimson 6.00 50.00 Dorothy Whitney, yellow 6.00 40.00 Eclipse, Horner s pink 12 00 100 00 Enchantress, light pink 4.00 30.00 Estelle, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Fiancee, new (April 1) 12,00 100.00 Flamingo, scarlet 6 00 50 00 Flora Hill, white 1.75 15.00 Genevieve Lord, light pink 1.75 15.00 Gov. Wolcott, white 2.50 20.00 Harlowarden, crimson Indianapolis, pink Morninii Glory, light pink Mrs. Lawson, pink Mrs. Joost, pink Mrs. Patten, variegated... Nelson Fisher, deep pink Prosperity, fancy Queen Louise, white Red Lawson, new red Richmond Gem. new scarlet. .. The Belle, white Vesper, white Varieiiated Lawson, variegated White Cloud, white White Swan, new white VAIGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. Greenhouses, Western Springs, III. FINE STRONG HEALTHY CUTTINGS ARE RED LAWSON SOLD AT $10.00 per JOO 40.00 per 500 75.00 per 1000 ORDER at ONCE W. J. PALMER & SON, Lancaster, N. Y. Please mention the Ainericatt Florist when ^vriting. 3gggggseg: ROSES Now is the time to place your orders and insure getting good stock for planting. Summit, New Jersey. PLACE YOUR NAME. and vour ipeoialtiei before the purohkdng Sorliti of tht entire oountr; by advertiilng in «e/vo ^ovr. WOW. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. jgos. The American Florist. 347 CARNATION CUniNfiS. Our Cuttings are Well-Rooted and Taken From Selected Stock CLEAN and HEALTHY. PRICE LIST. Per 100 1000 Lawson $1.50 $12.50 Guardian Angel 1.00 9.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.OO Morning Glory 1.50 12.50 Mrs. Higinbolham 1.25 10.00 Estelle 2.50 20.00 Chicago 2.00 15.00 Adonis 2.50 20.00 Flora Hill i.OO 9.00 White Cloud 1.25 10.00 Her Majesty l.SO 12.50 Harlowarden 2.00 15.OO Orders Filled Promptly. WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. ROOTED CITTINGS. Fine, Clean, Healthy Stock. Satisfaction Guaranteed. ROSXiS. Per 100 Per 1000 BRIDESMAID S1.50 $12.50 BRIDE 1.50 12.50 GOLDEN GATE 1.50 12 50 IVORY 1.50 12.50 CARNATIONS. RED Per 100 Per 1000 CRUSADER 85.00 145.00 FLAMINGO 6.50 45.00 ESTELLE 2.50 20.00 PINK MRS. NELSON....: 1.50 12.50 MRS. LAWSON 1.50 12.50 GUARDIAN ANGEL l.CO 9.00 MRS. JOOST 1.25 lOOO GENEVIEVE LORD 1.25 10.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 LIGHT PINK HIGINBOTHAM 1.00 B.OO WHITE BOSTON MARKET : 2.60 20.00 PERU 1.00 9.00 WHITE CLOUD 1.25 lOCO QUEENLOUISE 1.00 9.00 FLORA HILL 1.00 9.00 VARIEGATED M. A. PATTEN 5.50 45.00 GEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS. Send for price list of all the new and standard sorts. .Win. SWaynOj KenneU square, Phlla. 500,000 VERBENAS ^.YiiS The largest and Fineat Stock in the Country. PERFECTLY HEALTHY NO RUST. Prize Rooted Cuttings 60o per 100; J6.00 per 1000 Plants, 2>4-inch pots J2.50 per lOU; 820.00 per 1000 300,000 CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings Clesn 3ncl Healthy. :::::: CRISIS. Naw CommarGlal Scarlat . .81200 per 100; $10000 per lOOO. Per 100 Mrs. Pfttten $6 00 Judge Hinsdale 4 00 Lady Bountilul 5.00 100 1000 Wm. Soott $1.25 $I0.1'0 Florlana 1.25 10 00 Lorna 1.25 lOOO Eldorado 1.25 lOOO Mrs. Joost 1.25 lOOO Enchantress 3 00 25 tO Per 100 Flamingo $6.00 Dorothy Whitney 3.1 0 Golden Beauty 3.00 100 1000 Mrs. Lawson 82.00 $15 00 Adonis 2.50 20.00 Harry Fenn 200 15.00 Gov. Roosevelt 1.60 12.00 Mrs. P. Palmer.... 1.26 lOOO The Queen 2.60 20 00 Buttercup Prosperity Mrs. J. H. Manley Mrs. E. A. Nelson I White Cloud Flora Hill Portia Queen Louise Dorothy Per 100 $3 00 2.00 2.60 100 1000 $1.60 $12.00 1.50 12.00 1.1 1.25 1.25 1.25 looo lOOO 10.00 10 00 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing—Finest Grown. ^^Orders hooked for delivery In April, May and June. LIBERTY, rose pots. $12.00 per 100: 3^-lnoh pots, per 100 $11.00 BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, OOLDEN SATES, KAISERINS, rose pots, per 100 10.00 ■JH-inch pots per 100 16.00 SEND FOR PRICE LIST. J.L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Please mention the A tnerican Florist when writing. r I Carnation Cvtlingsf FIRST-CL.ASS, we:i.i.-roote:d, ci-e:aim HEIAI-THY STOCK. Per 100 Per JOOO WHITE LAWSON $5.00 $40.00 NELSON FISHER 5.00 40.00 LADY BOUNTIFUL 5.00 40.00 M. A. PATTEN 5.00 40.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 . THE QUEEN 3.00 25.00 BOSTON MARKET 3.00 25.00 Unrooted Cuttings at One-Hall Price. IMPERIAL GREENHOUSES, UTICA, N. T. Please merition the A metica n Florist when writing. VICTORY To Be Dissemln3ted I906. SI 2.00 p«r 100; SI 00.00 par 1000; 250 at 1000 rata. -PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR ROOTED CUTTINCS.- Per 100 Per lOOO Per 100 Per lOCO WHITE LAWSON $6.00 $60.00 NESLSON FISHER 6 00 60.00 MRS. PATTEN 6.C0 6O00 ENCHANTRESS 3.50 30.00 PROSPERITY 2.50 20.00 THE BELLE 6.00 6000 LADY BODNTIFDL 6.00 CO 00 5 per cant diacount for oaah with ordar, HARRY FENN $2.00 $20.00 GOETHE, light pink 2.00 20.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 150 15 00 MANLEY 3.00 25.00 MACEO 1.60 15.00 CERVERA, variegated 1.60 15.00 LAWSON 2.00 1500 i ALEX. J, GUTTMAN, . .1'.., New York City. \ ♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦••»» 348 The American Florist. Mar. i8y Scottii Ferns. Much more valuable than the Boston Fern, because with the most ordinary culture it will grow into beautiful compact specimen plants. Per Doz. Per 100 2>4-lnch 82 00 $12.50 3-inch 300 20,00 4-inch 500 Pierson Ferns ^^rtoS" "^ p^^---*^"" THE CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PA. ] JOHN BURTON, Ass-gnee for ROBERT CRAIG & SON, ROSfS, PaLMS, ind Nevaltitt In Dteorativi Plinl*. _ ^Marfcet and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Jf 100,000 Alternantheras. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS. Brilliantissima. the best deep red, 75c per 100; S6 00 per 1000, A. Nana, yellow, 50c per 100; $4 OO per 1000. P. Major, red, 50o per ICO; $4 00 per 1000. Special prices on 5.000 or more. DAVIS BROS., Morrison, Ill- Gold Medal Canna WEST VIRGINIA. Dry bulbs, f3 00 per 100. Started plants April 1, $3.oa pel 100. Stock limited. Speak quiclf. GUS. OBERMIEYER, Box 219, PARKERSaURC, W. VA. THE ART OF Floral Arrangement. The first special newspaper in the world for floral arrangement. 250 ILLUSTRATIONS ANNUALLY. Specimen number free. Subsciiption, >2.40 yearly. BINDEKUNST-VERLAG. J. Olbertz, ERFURT, GERMANY. Indispensable. Ed. Am. Florist: — Find enclosed money order for renewal. I cannot get along without the American Fi-orlst. C. M. Wagner. A Very Valuable Paper. Amebican Florist Co.: — Enclosed find Jl to renew my subscription for the American Florist, as I consider it a very valuable paper. C. B. Thomas. Valuable to Employers and Employes. American Florist Co.: — I must say that the American Florist occupies a high position In keeping us constantly poited 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. Chables 0. Hobn. 200,000 CARNATIONS Ct-EAN, HEALTHY STOCK. Queen Louise 11.00 tlO.OO Pres. MoKlnle; $1.40 $12.50 Flora Hill 1.00 10.00 Gov. Woloott 1.00 10.00 Chicot 1.20 10.00 Mrs. Thos. Lawson 1.40 12.50 Enobantress 3.50 80.00 Mrs.JooBt 1.00 10.00 Success 1.00 10.00 G.H.Crane 1.00 10.00 America 1.00 10.00 Harlowarden 1.40 I2.B0 ProsperitT 1.40 12.60 Armazlndy 1.00 lOOO ViolaAllen 1.20 11.00 Gaiety 1.20 11.00 Special prices on large lota. Unrooted pips at half price of above. 25 at 100; 250 at 1000 rates. Express prepaid at above prices. Cash or C. O. D. with privilege of ezamlniug. L00M18 FLORAL COMPANY, Loomis, Cal. Receiver's Sale. CARNATIONS. Clean, healthy Rooted Cuttings. RED. RED. PINK. Bon Homme Richard Manley America Mrs. Nelson Flora Hill Mrs. Potter Palmer PINK. Guardian Angel VARIEGATED. Mrs. Ine Enchantress WHITE. Prosperity Flamingo Mrs. Hlginbotham White Cloud Armazindy Harlowarden Mrs. Lawson Queen Louise Her Majesty ROSE PLANTS, from 2-inch pots. American Beauty, Bridesmaid Perles, Liberty, Bride, Golden Gate. Sliipped promptly from Greenlipuset of MICHAEL WINANDY. Write for prices and terms. EDWIN C. DAY, Receiver, 51 wabash Ave., Chicago. This NEW CARNATION Has been thorouglily tried the last two years and is the best SCOrlCt C8rnation we have ever seen. It is a money maker. Send for descriptive circular. Price. $12.00 per 100; $100 00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg. Pa. CRISIS Have You Placed Your Order For URED. BIRKI The Commercial White? If not do so. All orders booked ^ now are for March delivery fk C^ JOHN MURCHIE, Sharon, Pa. \ ^S.S.SKIDELSKY, Philadelphia. \ Pleaa- mention the Avu-riccn F'Orist '.vhcn :cj ifntg. CARNATION CUTTINGS WELL ROOTED, FROM SELECTED STOCK. Per 100 Per 1000 NELSON FISHER $6.00 $60.00 MRS. M. A. PATTEN 6.00 60.00 FLAMINGO 6.00 60.00 CRUSADER 6.00 40.00 D.WHITNEY 5.00 40.00 ENCHANTRESS 3 00 26.00 MANLEY 3.00 26.00 H. FENN 2.60 20.00 FAIR MAID 2.60 20.00 QUEEN 2.60 20.00 Same varieties from pots 60c more per lOO . BACKER & CO., BiUcrica, Mass. Carnations, Roses and 'Mums. We Need Room. SPECIAL OFFER. R C. per 1009 2H-in. per 1000 Enchantress fJ.'.OO Wolcott, Prosperity 12.50 J25 00 Crusader 25C0 35.00 White Lawson 40.C0 60.00 Harlowarden 15.00 25.00 White Cloud 12 50 25.00 Mary Wood. ...1350 per 100; 1260 Mrs. Manley .. 3.00 " 20.00 Lawson 12.50 25 00 ROSES. 30,C0() Chatenav. 2 and 3 eye cuttings, fin-i. Rooted cuttings, 820.00; 2H->n , *35.C0 per lOCO. 20.001 2-in. Beauties. *5.t0 per 100; $4.5.00 per lOOO. 10,000 SH-in. Gates, 13.00 per 100; SiSOO per 1000; R. C, $12 50 per 1000. 'MUMS. Price list mailed on application. POEHLMANN BROS. CO , Morton Grove, III. Please mention the American Florist wheyi writing. Red Sport CARNATION. Tlie great "Bread and Butter" liolly berry red. Early and continuous, sure crop for Christmas. Never splits; strong healthy grower, 2^4 to 3-inob flower on long wiry stem that well supports the bloom, an easy doer and an aii-around money maker. 'Nougb said. Price for immediate deliv- ery, 12 for $1.60; 25 for $3.50; 60 for $4.00, all post- paid. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. QUEEN LOUISE, the standard white, strong healthy well-rooted, $1.35 per 100, postpaid; $10.00 per 1000. Satislaction Guaranteed. A. B. DAVIS & SON, PURCELLVILLE, I, VA. CARNATION SPECIALISTS. YOUR SEASON'S BUSINESS can be started now by advertising in this journal. Don't delay in commencing next winter's business. The best orders are placed early ^„„™.r«A?'"^''^'''° THE AMERICAN FLORIST TRY TfllS PLAN* . _ . .. ■ , ^. ■-—■ 1903. The American Florist. 349 Rooted Carnation Cuttings. PINK Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress 13.00 S25.00 Fair Maid 250 20.00 Alpine Glow 3.50 20 00 Lawson ?.00 1500 Nelson 2.00 15,00 WHITE Queen 2.50 ZO.Oo Queen Louise 3.00 15.00 Boston Market 2.60 20.00 Marion 2.00 15.00 RED Flamingo 6.00 Crosader 8.f0 Crane 300 15.00 Mrs. Patten 6.00 Prosperity 2.50 20.00 Harlowarden 3 00 25.00 We can furnish Culllnas of all tlia Standard Varlallea. The Leo Nicsscn Co. 1217 Arch St^ PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when -writing. Rooted Cuttings CARNATIONS WHITE LAWSON. The king of white sorts. A strong grower and a free bloomer. ^Ve have 6€00 ready to be shipped. All orders will be filled in rotation. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per moo. Per 100 1000 $60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 80.00 20.00 20.00 18.00 16.00 16.00 26 00 12 00 12.00 12.00 Lady Bountiful $7.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 6.00 Nelson Fisher 7.00 Daheim 6.00 Enchantress 3.60 Boston Market 2.60 The Queen 2.60 Mrs. T. W. Lawson 2.00 Gen. Maceo 2.00 Morning Glory 2.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt 8.00 Melba 1.60 Queen Louise 160 WhiteCloud 1.60 CRAFTED ROSES. We are now booking orders for future delivery. Write for prices. WOOD BROS, Fishkill, N. Y. FUase mention the A merican Flortst when writing. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE {2.(10 per doz. : $12.00 per 100; tlCO 00 per 1000. DisBtmination 1906. Early com- mercial. INDIiNA^OLIS FLOWER < PUNT CO., I Indianapolis, JOHN HMTJE t Ind. Please menhon //le Atnei ican FIon':-t when zctidng. CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1OOO The Queen $2.00 S15.00 Estelle 2.00 is 00 Flamingo 3 00 2.5.00 E, H. BLAMEUSER, Nlles Center, III. ftease mention the A vtenca n Florist uhen 'writings Plants, Dulbs and Seeds. 1306 Filbert Street, . PHILADELPHIA. CARNATIONS STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS. WE OFFER FIRSrCLASS STOCK OP THE FINEST VARIETIES. ««^^j^_,_4^^ I 9uu^/«n '^^'' variety wtiicb we are Introducing this leason we Variegaiea kaWSVIIa are sure Willi prove to be the very best variegated sort. Pare ivory white with delicate carmine penolllngs. Mr. W. N. Craig, an authority on eTerything pertaining to horticulture, says that be knows that this variety will outbloom the favorite Mrs. M. A. Patten three to one. It has the Lawson habit and stem, and Is bound to give satisfaction. $12 per too; $100.00 per 1000. W%^J I ^•aae««n ^ bright red sport of Lawson that Is bound to be popular, and will t>e l^vU baWSOIla grown where Lawson Is popalar. $10.00 per 100: $75.00 per 1000. ^^_-|j-,_| Bright cardinal, or crimson scarlet. Won first prize for best 100 scarlet, first w3r Oinai* prize for beat 60 carnations any color, first prize for best 50 scarlet seedling, Chicago. $12 00 per 100; $10000 per 1000. P"^-_«^^_^ Thequeenof pink carnations; In a class by itself. Magnificent flowers; strictly riancee« fancy in every respect. $12.00 per 100: $100.00 per 1000. p^^ J DiimI^S Recommended as an extra free-blooming white variety and a claimant r reUa DUrKIa for popular favor. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. ta*|_jA^ I ^\iLM^t\n ^^^ consider this variety, which we introduced last season, the WnilO &BawV90llB most profitable white carnation ever sent out. We think it will outbloom any other white two to one. It has given great satisfaction. When the flowers are left on the plants until fully developed they are much larger than Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson. We believe this will occupy among white carnations the same place that Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson does among pink carnations. Remember that we are headquarters for it. Splendid stock ready for immediate delivery. $7.00 per 100; $60 00 per 1000. carnation has given splendid satisfaction. $6 00 per 100: $50 00 per 1000. ENCHANTRESS. Freest blooming, bringing highest market prices. $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON. $300 per 100: $20 00 per 1000. PROSPERITY. A magnificent fancy carna- tion. $3.00 per 100: $20 00 per 1000. LADY BOUNTIFUL. Amagniflcent white of last season's intrcduotion. $6.00 per 100: $60.00 per 1000. DAHEIM. Dark crimson. Grand stiff stem. Calyx never bursts. Free and abundant bloomer, developing very quickly. We con- sider this the best all-around crimson car- nation. $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. MRS. M. A. PATTEN. This grand variegated Wo are now prepared lo book order* lor 1006 WI/^TORV for THE COMING SCARLET CARNATION 1... WIVrl\*I^W. This Is a real bread-and-butter variety. An early, free and abundant bloomer, with good stem; a magnificent keeper and shipper; flowers of the largest size, commanding ihe very highest price. This is going to be a money-maker. Orders will be filled in rotation, as received. Delivery begin- ing December next. SI2.O0 per 100; SIOO.OO per 1000. r. R. PIERSON CONPANY, Tarrytown-on-tludson. N. Y. Now 1 R ^eady • White Lawson, Flamingo, Nelson Fisher, Crusader. $6.00 per 100; SSO.OO per 1000. The Three Grand New CHRYSANTHEMUMS MAJESTIC, ADELIA and MADONNA. R. C $3.00 per doz; $15-00 per 100 2-in. pots 20.00 per 10O 1 1 Three Fine SNAPDRAGONS, Our Giant Pinit. a grand Wh'ue and a fine Yellow. $6.00 per IOC; $50.00 per 1OCO. The Fine New Pink Rose LA DETROIT. 21/2-incti pots, $8.00 per 100; $7500 per 1000. The New Red G 2Va-inch pots, JS.OO JOHN BREiT^ DEXRO en per 11 IT, era! MacArfhur. 100; $75.00 per 1000. EYER'S SONS, ■VIICH. CARNATIONS U GERANIUMS AVM DFNN A promising pink '▼•l'*' rl-l'l'» novelty, the greatest bloomer ever bapoentd. From soil $10 per 100: 25 for 13.50. Queen Loulee, frc m soil at iW 00 opr 1000. Floriana, from soli at 1112 50 per 1000. Big Batch of Cuttings F'oni ^and. Ready March 20. &end lor March price list. ALBERT M. HERR, ROOTED CUTTINGS. Ne«t Delivery March 27. $10 and 12 50 per 1000. 100000 Smilax. 50.000 Sprengeri. 50,000 Plumosus and Robustus. Ready June t. Send for prices. Lancaster, Pa. 350 The American Florist. Mm\ i8, Palms and Asparagus Cheap. Per 100 Latinia Bor., S-io. pot, seed leaves.. 8.00 •• •• 8-in. pot, 16-18 in., 2-8 chr. Ivs. U.OO " " 6-in. pot, 18-80 in., 3-4 chr. Ivs. U.OO << '• S-in. pot, 80-84 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 80.00 Kentia Bel., SM-in. pot, 6- 8 in., 8 leaves. .10.00 " " 8 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 3-4 leaves. .18.60 •• " 4 -in. pot, 18-16 in., 4-6 leaves. .16.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, S-inch $8.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 8-inch 1.60 " " " S-inch 6.00 SHERMAN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY. lA. flease mention the A merican Florist when turtiing, SCOTTII The Most Graceful Nephrolepis Known Retailers who have handled this fern are unani- mous In proclaiming it the best Fern ever introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Soottii and he willtell you that It is as far ahead of the Boston as that variety is ahead of all other introductions. See my adv. on second cover page in American Florist of Feb. 25th. I null CnATT Keap Street Greenhouses. WURII OWUI I, BROOKLYN. N. Y. BRANCH: E. 45th St. and Rutland Road, Flatbusb. TELEPHOHE, 1207 WiLLIAMSBDRG. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Geo. Wittbold Co., 1SB7 Buoklniham PI., CHICASO, ILL. Sand lor Prioa List on Pci.lxia.s eund JB^ex*n.« Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Keutia Belmoreaua """Keutia Forsteriana Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing, BOSTON FERNS. Extra fine stock, out from bench now ready for 6, 6. 7 and 8-inch pots, at $25.00, $50.00, $75.00 and tlOO.OO per 100. KENTIAS. RUBBERS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Cash or reference please. Li Hi rUoltni DORCHESTER, MASS. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Asparagus Plumosos, 60 CENTS PER STRING. Carnation Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Good Stock. W. H. WATSON, Lapeer, Mich. Please mention the A merican Florist when tvriting. fflNODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TINY PLANTS, in 2 and 3-ln. decorated Japan- ese pots, $15.00. $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. RHAPIS, 5 to 15 shoots, 50 cents each. CABH WITH OHDKK. lARGEST GROWERS OF [ASTER LIIIES. WOODSIDE. N. Y. and WHITESTONE. L. I., N.Y. Ptease mention the American Florist when ■writing. EARLY STRUCK PLANTS OF EARLY 'MUMS Ivory, Opah, Lady Fitzwy^ram, Polly Rose, Mme. Bergman, Glory of Pacific, Monrovia, Wm. Simpson. Ome^a, $2.i5 Per 100 For complete list of new and old varieties CARNATIONS. send for Catalogue. Sturdy Little Pot Plants From Best Cuttings. Per 100 Per 100 Boston Market $2 60 The Queen $3.00 Gov. Wolcott 3.00 Geo. H. Crane 2 60 Glacier 2.60 Lorna 2.50 Indianapolis 4.00 Mrs. E. A. Nelson 2.B0 Mrs. Lawson 2.50 Per 100 Mrs. Joost $3.50 Morning Glory 2.50 President MoKinley 2 60 White Lawson 7.00 Floriana 2.50 Cardinal 12.00 Send for prices on large lots. Per 100 Dracaena Indivisa, 2H-iuch $3.00 3-inch 4.00 Boston Fern, 2!/,-inoh 3.00 Assorted Ferns for Dishes • 3.00 SMALL PALMS from 2V4-inch pott. Per 100 Kentia Belmoreana $6 00 Areca Lutescens 4.f0 Latania Borbonica 3 00 Cocos Weddelliana 8.00 The STORRS & HARRISON Co. """^sr^^^^- CARNATION CUTTINCS.! THE BEST. NOW READY. WHITE. P^r 100 IGOO Lady Bountiful $6.00 $50.(0 White Lawson 6 On 60.00 The Belle 5.00 40 00 Moonlight 4.00 30.00 SCARLET. Crusader 5.00 4O00 Flamingo 5.00 40 00 Cardinal 12.00 100.00 CRIMSON. Harlowarden 2.00 IB.OO PINK. Per 100 Enchantress $3.00 Mrs. Lawson 2.00 Fair Maid 2.00 Fiancee 12.C0 VARIEGATED and FANCY. Mrs. M. A. Patten 6.00 Whitney, yellow 4 00 M. Field 3.C0 Prosperity 2.00 Chicago Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILLINOIS. RICHMOND GEM. Per 100 Per 1000 READ V NOW. The free bloom- ing scarlet. $10.00 per 100; $40.00 per 500; $75.00 per 1000. Also Per 100 Per 1000 Mrs. F. Joost 1.2S Prosperity " 1.50 Lawson • »l-50 $12.50 Boston Market 2 50 20.00 OueenLouise 1-25 10.00 Keep in touch with •■MELODY," the daybreak sport from Lawson, Qu3llty Is Our Hobby. 10.00 12.50 W. C. HILL FLORAL CO., Streafor, 111. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS'^ Per 100 1000 WHITE LAWSON $6.00 $50 00 FLAMINGO 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTEESS 3.00 25.00 THE QOEEN 250 20.00 CARDINAL, from 2-inch pots 12.00 Larchmont Nurseries, LarchmonI, N. Y. ^ Rooted Cuttings. PREPAID, per 100. Ageratum. S. Gurney, 50o. Alternantherat, best red and yellow, 50c; 84.00 per 1000. Coleus, best bedders, 60c. Fuchsiai, Trophee and other good sorts, $1.00. Salvias. Splendens, Bonfire, 80c. Heliotrope, blue, $1.00. Petunias. 18 best sorts, $1.00. Verbenas, Giant Mixed, Dreer's seedlings, 30c. Cash. BYER FLORAL CO., Shlppsnsbura, Pa. -FOR- BARGAINS In anything in the way of plants, see GEO. A. KUHL'S Advertise- ment in last week's issue, page 304. nBn|]§V|n||C Fine, strong, healthy, well UHIIIIH I lUllw rooted cuttings. Per 100 Prosperity, Joost, Lawson, Wolcott $3.00 Moonlight 3.00 BOSTON FERNS 4, 5 and 6-in. pots. Elegant, strons;. healthy, well rooted plants from bench, 15o, 2do and SOc respectively. S A. Nutt Cars- nlunia,healthT,2M-in., ¥3.50 per 100. Plumotu* and Sprengarl, 3-in. only, $4.00 per 100. Above prices cash with order. JOHN BROD, Nllas Canlar, III. American Florist Ads. always do business, Ev^ry day in the week, all over the country, At Home and Abroad, oe oe oe oe igo5. The American Florist. 351 DREER'S HARDY PERENNIALS FOR SU^y^\ER CUT FLOWERS If you are not interested in a general line of Hardy Perennials, but have use for summer cut flowers you should consider at least the following leaders, which are the cream of the best sorts for summer cuttings; you will find them profitable for this purpose as well as being an attraction to your grounds. \Ve have a large stock and the plants offered are all of such size that they will give the best pos- sible returns. For a complete list of this class of plants as well as alt other seasonable stock see our Current Wholesale List. Anemone Japonlca. Not the usual winter killed class of stock, but good vigorous plants growing in 3-inch pots. Japonica, red. Alba, white, lady Ardilaune, extra lar^o white. Queen Charlotte, beautiful La France pink double, and Whirlwind, double white. 75c per di. /en; iK.OO per 100. Anemone Prince Henry. Large double rich deep pink flowers. A fine new introduction S2.00 per dozen ; $15.00 per 100. Perdoz. 100 Achillea, The Pearl, strong 3-in. pots $ AscIepiasTuberosa, strong lyr. old roots Asters hardy in var. strong 3-in. pots. " Edna Mercia; a fine new pink var. " Grandiflorus; large flowered late blue Boltonia Latisquama, 4.in. pots '* Asteroides,4-in. pots Campanula Moeheirai, S-in. pots " Pypamidalis, strong 1 yr. clumps Caryopteris Mastacantha, 3-in. pots.... Chrysanthemum Shasta Daisy, 2M-in. pots Chrysanthemum Maximum Triumph 3-in pots - Cimicifuga Simplex (rare) strong plants Clematis Recta, strong 3 year old Coreopsis Lanceolata, heavy 4-in. pots.. Delphinium.Formosura, strong 4-in. pots '* IJelladonna (rare) very free flowering Bianthus Latifolius Atrococcineus,2J^- inch pots Digitalis Gloxiniaefiora, 4-in. pots Doronicum Austriacum, 3-in. pots *' Excelsura. 3-in. pots Erigeron Coeruleus Grandiflorus, 3-in pots Eupatorlum Ageratoides, 4-in. pots '* Coelestinum, 3-in. pot.s .... Feverfew Little Gem, 3ii-in. pots Funkia Subcordata Alba. 4-in. pots GaillardiaGrandiflora, heavy 4-inpots.j Gypsophila Paniculata, strong 1 year old roots Helenium Autumnale Superba, 4-in. pots " Pumilum, 3-in. pots 1 " " Magniflcum, 3-in. ?ot3 1 . PI., strong. " " Maximus, strong " Maximiliana, strong Meteor, strong " Soleil d'Or. strong *' Wolley Dod, strong I, Heliopsis Pitcherianus, 4.in. pots 1. 75 75 1.00 2.00 2.00 75 75 1.25 1.00 75 % 5.00 6.00 8.00 16.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 60 4.00 3.50 1.60 6.00 35.00 12.00 5.00 6. CO 2.50 20.00 1.00 75 50 75 1.00 1.00 i.ro 75 75 60 1.00 75 4.00 6.(0 8.0O 8.C0 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 75 6.0O 6.00 8.00 lO.CO 6.00 6 00 6.01) 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.0J Per doz. 100 Heliopsis Scaber Major, 4-in. pots $1.00 J8.00 Hollyhocks, Dreer Superb Double in separate colors 1.25 10.00 Hollyhocks, Dreer Superb Double in choice mixture l.CO 8.00 Hypericum Moserianum, 3-iD. pots,... 1.00 8.(0 Iberis Sempervirens, 3-in. pots 75 6.00 Iris Kaempferi, 24 choice named var. 1.25 10.00 flnestmixed 1.00 8.00 '* Germanica, 12 choicaname var. .. 75 6.0O flnemixed .50 4.00 Lobelia Cardinalis, strong 4-in. pots... 75 6,00 Lychnis Chalcedonica, strong 3-in pts. 75 6"00 " " alba, strong 4-in pots 75 6.00 " " Rubra, Fl. PI. strong 3-in. pts. 2.00 15.03 " Viscaria Splendens. strong 4-in. pots Lysiraachia Clethroides, strong 4-in pts Myosotis Palustris Semperflorens, strong 3-in. pots " Alpestris Grandiflora, strong clumps 50 Paeonies in choice varieties: see cata- logue forvarieties 1.60 Penstemon Gentianoides, 3-in. pots... . 1.00 Physostegia Virginica, strong 4-in. pts. 75 " " alba, strong 4-in. pots 75 Perennial Phloxes, 25 finest varieties.. 75 Pinks Hardy, 6 best varieties, 4-in, pts. 75 Pyrethrum Uliginosum, strong plants. 75 Rudbeckia Golden Glow, strong 4-in. pots 75 '* Purpurea, strong 4-in. pots. 1.00 Scabiosa Caucasica, strong 3-in. pots .. 1.00 " " alba, strong 3.in. pots l.CO Solidago Rigida, strong 4-in. pots 1.25 " strong 4-in. pots 75 Spiraea Aruncus. clumps 1 00 Chinensis, clumps 125 *' Filipendula, 11. pi., 4-in pots.. 75 " Gigantea, clumps 1.25 " Palmata, clumps 1.00 " '• Elegans, strong 4-in. pots 75 8.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 12.00 8.00 6 00 6.00 5.00 6 00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 8. CO 1(1.0) 6.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 Perdoz. 100 Spirsea Ulmaria, strong 4-in. pots $ 75 $ 6.00 " " fl. pi., strong 4-in. pts. 75 6.00 StaticeEximia, strong 3-in. pots 75 6.00 " Gmelini, strong 3-in. pots 75 6.00 *' Latifolia, strong 3-in. pots 75 6.00 Stokesia Cyanea, strong 3-in. pots 1. 00 5.00 Sweet Williams, strong 4-in. pots 60 4.00 " *' largeclumps 75 6.00 Thalictrum .\quilegifolium Atropur- purea, 4-in. pots 1. 00 8.00 Thalictrum Aquilegiafolium Album, 4-in pots 2.00 15.00 Thalictrum Aquilegifolium Eoseum 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 Trollius Aurantiacus, 4-in. pots 1.50 10.00 " Europaeus, 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 " Japonicus Excelsior, 4-in. pts. 1.50 10.00 Orange Globe, 4-in. pots .. 2.50 18.00 Tritoma PHtzerii,strong per 1000 S,5000 1.00 6.00 Coralina ' 60.00 1 00 6.00 " Macowani; " " " 75.00 1.00 8.0O *' Uvaria Gra'diflora, str'ng per 1000 ■•••....50.00 1.00 6.0O Valeriana Coccinea, 4-in. pots 1.00 8 00 alba, 4-in. pots... 1.00 8.00 " Oflicinalis, 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 HENRY A. DREER, (INCORPORATED) 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Double Fringed Petunias SPECIAL OFFER ROOTED CUTTINGS strong. Healthy and Well-Rooted. Per 100 1000 Per 100 N. Fisher. ...85.00 Woloott ....$2.00 Indianapolis 4.00 Lawson .... 1.35 Enchantress 2.50 124.00 Glacier 1.25 B. Market.. 1.75 15.00 Prosperity.. 1.50 Estelle 1.76 15.00 We are always headquarters for these. Six distinct novelties, labeled, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. K»lvf;i Two Be«t, Lord Fauntleroy (dwarf), ■JOIVia, Bonfire (tall), $1 per 100; $8 perlOOO. The W.T.Buckley Co., ""'"kT^'-''' Please mention ihe American Florist when writing. 200,000 YOUNG ROSES FOR THE TRADE. Large Assortment: H. P., H. T., Tea. Etc. All grown from wood taken from plants in the field, and never forced. Figure this out for yourself— whether better than forced stock. Stock hard and safely shipped anywhere. Send for our low prices and let us tell you what we have. LOS ANCELES, L. . CAL. California Rose Co., Mrs. Winters The beautiful new white is still queen or the world, strong tubers, $10.00 per 100. Ingeborg Egeland the leading scarlet cactus, $3.00 per doz.; $20 per 100. Oiher novel- ties and standards. Also double field-grown Hollyhofcks. true to color, $3.00 per 100. Gladioli, Peonies and Hardy Plants. Send for catalogue. W. W. WILMORE. Dahlia Specialist, Box 382, DENVER, COL. Orchids! $^ Arrived in fine condition CATfLEYA MENDELLII, DENDROBIUM WtROIANUM, LAbLIA ANCEPS and ONCIDIUMTIGRINUM UNGUICULATUM. We also offer a fine lot of well-grown bulbs of CALANTHE VEITCHII. Lager 9t Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. CYCLAMEN SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. My well- known strain in five true colors (seedlings), twice transplanted from flats, including the fringed variety, well-grown plants, $3 00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAIL MAPER. EastStroDdsburg. Pa. Stanley & Co. SOUTHGATE, ENGLAND. The Live Orchid Importers are constantly receiving importations of the finest character. Thsy Solicit Enquiries. Brazilian Species shipped tn bulk ex Brazilian Port. Cattleya Mostiae, C. labiata. C. Warnerii, C. Harrisonice now arriv- ing in perfect, leafy, dormant condition. Paeonias ..« FESTIVA MAXIMA J35.00 WHITE (gem-rally called Queen Victoria) 9.06 FRACRANS, the tall growing, heavy blooming variety 6.00 For 1000 rates and other varieties, write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Successful Growers are Wanted To know that they can dispose of .ill their surplus stock by Advertising in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW. 352 The American Florist. Mar. i8, COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS Verscbaffeltli, Fire Brand, Golden Queen, Beck- with't Gem, Lord Palmerston, Qupen Vioioria and Fancies, 60o per 100: $5.00 per 1000. Golden Bedder (original) and Hero 75o per 10}; t6.00 per 1000. A discount of 10 per cent allowed on 10,( 00 or more Coleus. More liberal discount on large orders. ACERATUM, Princess Pauline and Stella Gurney. SALVIA, Splendens and Jean Revenal, rooted cuttings, Tdo per 100; $6.00 per 1000. VINCA VARIECATA, 3-in. pots, $5 00 per 100. FRANK A. PIERSON, °''°c^yN^.^'- FOUR BARGAINS. Asparagus Sprengeri. fstfbLh'edr^ierdy for a shift, from 2!4-inoh pots, $3.C0 per 100; 3-inch pots, $5.00 per 100. FpVfrfPW (Matricaria) LIMIa Cem, divarf, •*''*'"'"• bushy and always in bloom. The best of all. From 2!.i-inch pots, $3.50 per 100. Violet Princess of Wales. ™|ated stock from flats, $2.50 per 100. Rooted cut- tings, $1.25 per 100. VInca Major Variegata. ^{SSlp^'InTTf ends. Excellent for spring sales. From 3-in. pots, S5.00 per ICO. KATHAN SMITH & SOW, ""iir.i». Pansies 200,000 Pansies Fine large IraDsptanted plants, prize straiu of the famous large floweriog Bugnots, (Jas- siers, Odierand Trimardeau. Stocky plants from cold frame, 50o per 100; $3.C0 per 1000. Extra large plants coming in bud, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per lOCO Mammoth Verbenas, 60c per 100; $5 00 per 1000. Stocks, dbl. white for Easter, $1 perl00;$8per lOCO. Daisies, dbl. white. 76c per 100; $5 01) per 10. 0. Feverfew, dbl. white, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Salvia Splendens. $1 00 per 1(10. Lobelia, dwarl blue, $1.00 per 100. Ageratum, dwarf blue, 60c per ICO. Roses. Clotilde Soupert, in bud or bloom, 4-lnch, $12.00 per 100. HILL TOP GREENHOUSES. 15 Gray Ave., Utica, N. Y. Pansy Plants Large flowering, 60c per 100; $3.50 per lOOO. Per 100 Asp. Plumotuft Nanus, small plants to close 1.75 10 Vara. Ctranluma, 2^ pots and 2-in. pots 3.00 Allarnanthsraa, red and yellow, March 1 2.00 10 Vara. Coleua,2-in. pots, March 1 2.00 CASH JOS. H.CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. TheJennings Strain. Pansies Fine cold-frame plants in bud and bloom. Finest mixed colnis. Ready April Ist. Price, 11.60 per 100. Cash with order. Li Di JlNNINuOi SOIITHPORT, conn. OBOWER OF THE FINEST PANSIES. Giant Pansies in distinct colors or lulxpd. Strc ng trausnl^nted iu bud, $1.35 per 100; $10.C0 per 1000; 3,000 for t25 00. IPeonies in fine assortmeut. Distinct colors, named sorts, $1.50 dozen; $10.00 per 100; jeO.OOper 1000. F. A. BALLER, Bloominglon, III. GARDENIA PLANTS. (GRANDiriORA CAPE JESSAMINE.) Our leading specialty. Natural growing con- ditioDB here ideal; size tells its own story. We do not think they can be equaled elsewhere. 1- year, 18 to 24-in., $160 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Dormant now and until February 26th. C. W, BENSON, Alvin, Tex. Money by TELEGRAPH. Order now, the TELEGRAPH GERANIUM. \Vill make money faster than any plant you may handle this season. A prize winner all over. Pronounced the finest on the market. Will sell off your bench at sight for $3.00 per doz., and give tone to your estabtishmeot, STRONG PLANTS, 2yi-INCH, $1500 PER 100. For sale by the leading houses, and Thomas Devoy & Son, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. DAHLIA KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA: The Best White D3hll3 In Existence. My own importation. I con- trol the entire stocls of it. Flowers double, of the purest white, 4 to 5 inches in diameter. A wonderful bloomer. Stems. 12 to 18 inches long. Plants 3 to 3|4 feet high. The finest plants from cuttings. Good strong stock from 2V4-inch pots, $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per lOO. Delivery May 1st. Orders filled in rotation. Early hooking suggested. Highly commended by.the American institute and the New York Florists' Club. Address , , ,,,, . -„ . , . ■• ■ ■ ■■ .. A. L. MILLER. Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Bedding Plants. ^Penoo^ Per 1000 2H-in. R.C. Alternantherat, red and yellow, Aug. R. C. very strong.... $ 5,00 Jlgeratum dwarf, blue and white .50 Aljisium, Giant, double sweet 2.00 .75 Carnations. R. C. from soil. Cobaea, from fiats, transplanted .50 Coleus. in varieties 2.00 .70 Feverfew, Little Gem 2 fO 1.00 Forget-me-nots 200 i.oo Fuchsia 6 named varieties 250 1.00 Heliotrope 1 00 Marguerites. Etoile d'Or, yellow. 1.50 " Mme. Lailbert, white 1.50 Geraniums. 20 varieties....- 2.50 Petunias, double fringed, white and in var 2.50 1.25 Pansies. in bud and bloom IE. 00 Salvia. 4 named varieties 2.00 l.GO Verbenas, in white, pink, blue, scarlet and mixed from flats.. 4 00 Vegetable Plants, price list mailed free. Add lOc per 100 for postage on rooted cuttings. Cash please. LUDVIG MOSBAEK, Onarga, III. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. KENTIAS, As fine a'lot of single and made-up plants as ever grown, 4-ln., 5-in., 6-ln., 7-in., and 8-ln. pots, at 20c, 35c, 75c, $1.50 to $3.00 each. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 3, 4, 5-inch, $5.00, $10.00 and $25.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUM0SUS,2 and S-in., $4.00 and tS.OO per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 2 and 3-in., $3.00 and $5.00 per lOO. GERANIUMS, Jean Viand, S. A. Nutt, Castel- lane, John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Double, Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme. Salleroi, 2-in, pots, $2.50 per 100. GLADIOLUS BULBS, good mixture, 75o per 100, $6,00 per 1000. GERMAN IVY. 2-in,, $2.50 per 100. SCARLET SAGE. LOBELIA, VERBENA. VINCA VAR , HEliniROPE, Double and Single PE1UNIA. 2-in. pots, S3.00 per 105. CASH WITH ORDER. CEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. Easter Stock IN EASTER LILIES, HYDRANGEAS, GENISTAS, SPIRAEA GLADSTONE, RHODODENDRONS. Palms. Ferns and Decorative Stock. WOODSIDE, L. I., N. Y. R. DREYER, fiease mention the A mettcan Florist when writing. The Brockton Dahlia Farm Was frozen up last year, but is thawed out this year, and is ready for business, with the finest collection of Dahlias in the United States. Send for price list. W. P. L0THR0P,"""S,'2s%^.**"''' Easter Plants A SPECIALTY. Notice^Lowest prices on good stock. All showing buds and can be forced into bloom at once or can be easily kept for Easter blooming. Spiraea Compacta, Floribunda. Japonica. all are large plants. 6-inch pots, $2 00 per doz. Gladstone, from $3 00, $4.00 to $5.C0 per doz. Azalea Indica. have 1,5C0 Mad. Van der Cruyssen, as round as an apple, covered with buds, 75c, $1.00, $1.25 to $1 50 each. Other leading varieties, all shades, 60o, 75a, $1.00, $1 25 to $1.50 each. Lilium Harrisii and Japan Multifloruni, 6-inch pots, from 3 buds up, lOo per bud. White Daisies. (Marguerites), 6-inct| pots, $3 50 per doz. H)drangea Otaksa. 6-inch pots. $3.00 to $4 CO per doz. ; 7-lnch pots, 75o each. Cineraria Hyb.. 6-inch pots, $2.00 to $3 00 per doz.; 4 to 5- inch pots, $1.25 per doz. Begonia, Pres. Carnot, Flambeau and others, 6-lnoh pots, $2.50 per doz. Roses, American Beauty, large, 6-inch pots, 40c: Brides, Kaiserin, Hermosa and other hybrids, 5H-inch pots, 25 to 30c each. Hyacinths, first size, 4-inch pots, all shades, $10.00 per 100. Dbl. Tulips. Tournesol. 3 bulbs in a 4-incb pot, $1.50 per dozen pots. Daffodili. Von Sion. double nosed, O-inch pots, 3 in a pot, $2.00 per doz. All bulbs dormant in cold frame, will take two to three weeks to force into bloom. Arsucaria Excelsa. 7-inch, 5 to 6 tiers, 25 to 30 and more inches high. $1.50 each. FIcus Elastica. 25 to 30 inches high, 6 to 7- inch pols, $6.00 to $7.00 per doz. Primula Obconica, 5M-inch pots, full ot flowers, $2.00 per doz. I am the Moon Vine grower of the land. 10,000 now ready in 3H-inch pots of A. W. Smith's Ipomea Hortiflora. purest large white Moon Vinq in the world. Price, $500 per 100. Mr. Smith has a world wide reputation for them. GODFREY ASCHM3NN, Wholesale Grower and Importer of Pot Plinti. Bell Phone Tioga 8669 A. tOI2 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the American Florist when writing, Vinca Variegata. HARDY PINKS, large fleld-g»)wn, 5 sorts, 3Ho. PARIS DAISY, Giant 2-inch, 2c. DOUBLE DAISIES, Snowball, Longfellow, $2.50 per 1000. ABUTILONS, 4 varieties, 2M-lnch, 3c. SALVIAS, 2-in., Bonfire, Splendens, Silverspot, J1760 per 1(00. GERMAN IRIS, divided roots, $1.00 per 1(0. VINCA VARIECATA, 2-in. 2c. COLEUS, 15 kinds, 2-in. 2a. Rooted Cuttings, per 100, prepaid: Ha'lotropa, 75c. Ageratum, white, Gurney, Pauline, 50c. Salvia, Splendens, Bonfire, Silverspot, 90o; $8.00 per ICOO. Fuohala, 5 best varieties, OOc. Hardy Pinks. 7 varieties, some everblooming, 75c: $.~i 00 per 1000 Dbl. Petunias, 10 flneat. $1.00. Altsrnanthara. red and yellow, &0c:>3 50 pe; 1000. 5100 for $15.00. Swainsona Alba, 75c. Tradescantia, 2 kinds, 7do. Evtrbloomlng Forget-me-nots. $1.00. Stevia, Serrata and Varleeata.7dc Clant Paris Daisy, $1 00 Coleus, 60c. 'Mums, Weeks. $:U0 Vinoa Variegata, 90c. Rex Begonia, mised, $1.1U Feverfew, Gem, $1.1U. Impatlens Sultana, $1 0.1. CASH BYER BROS, Chambersburg. Pa. Please mention the American Florist ^.ulien writing, gy g Once transplanted, ready I VPlflfYIPn March 1. Seed taken from V^7 V/IHlllV^sa only the choicest stock- nothing belter. $2 00 per 100: $18.00 per 1000. C. WINTERICH, Defiance, O. 1905' The American Florist. 353 w^^ J^DIANTUM |R0WEANUM'V^*^^ Tf. R. PIERSON Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Selling Agenis: \ «• "**' BARNARD & CO.. Chicago, III. I H. A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. LVAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. AT HALF PRICE Read The Reasons Given Natural Business Laws justify higher prices on Novelties than stock in normal demand and supply can command. An event unusual is that of a meritorious novelty— such as appeals sensibly to all erowGrs of judgment — offered below half its normal price. Nevertheless, as the full time and attention of the introducer are now fulJy demanded with other Hues of his business, in planning to directly close out the limited balance of the originally grown stock of ADIANTmW CROWEANUM it is now on sale at less than half price. As a standard novelty the sterling values of this fern develop more and more daily, hence this offering is no reflection oa its true merits. The following prices tall their own story; Strong plants from 3-inch pots, S2.50 per dozen; S15.0O per 100; $ 1 25.00 per 1000. 26 plants at 100 rate; 250 at 1000 rate. SIOO.OO per 1000 in 6,(100 lots. In order to insure orders being filled, would-be buyers need to speak qutcltly. LEr NO ONE HESITSTE NOW! W. F. K7ISTING, Sole Distributor, 383-87 EllicottSt., BirrALO,N.Y. S. S. SKIDELSKY, Traveling Representative, 824 North 24tli St., Philadelphia, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMIMS S"- EARLY. Yellow. —R. Halliday, Monrovia. White.— Polly Rose, Mme. Bergman, Ivory, Wil- lowbrook, Geo. S. Kalb. Pink. — Glory of Paoiflo, Pink Ivory. Lady Harriet, Montemart MIDSEASON. Yellow.— Maj. BonnaSon, Co.. AppletOD, Yellow Eaton, Percy Plumridge. White.— Mrs. H. Robinson, Mrs. Weeks, T. Eaton. Pink.— Mile. Liger, Mrs. Probin. Red.— Black Hawk, Mrs. Coombes. LATE. Yellow.— W. H. Lincoln, H. W. Rieman. White.— Mrs. J. Jones, Yanoma. Pink.— Maud Dean. RooUd Cuttings, $1.50 per 100; tl2 50 per 1000. Plants from SM-io. pots, $2 50 per ICO: $20 per 1000. These are all good standard varieties. Only Btrong healthy plants used for stock. All cuttings and plants guaranteed strictly up in quality. Tekms: Gash or satisfactory references. Baur Floral Co., Erle« Pa. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Opah, Mme. Bergman, Willowbrook and October Sunshine. Rooted Cuttings of VIOLETS of all kinds. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids. Mich. Chrysanthemum Novelties Merstham Yellow, White Coombes, Emily Mile- bam, Valerie Greenham, Mrs. H A. Allpn and all other novelties 50c each ; $5.00 per doz. Mrs. W. Duckham. the cup winner. 75c each; $7.50 per dozen. Send for list. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums Jjii^lS^^ A FEW OF OUR LEADERS: Wtn. Duckham. Ben Wells. S2 per 100. F A. Cobbpid, Leila Filkini. S3 per 100. Mra. 1hirkel|.S1.50 per lOU. Aiparagus Sprengeri strong 2^ and 3;^-in. SI. 75 per 100: SIS.OO per 11,00. Send lor complete list. No order filled less than 91. W. A. CHALFANT, Springfield, Mo. NIKOIEMAPHISPUNR" THE ORIGINAL AND GENUINE NKOTINEfUNKiliNr WIDELY IMITATED BUT NEVER EQUALED NIFORMffliDALMSEffKnVEl DONT ACCEPT INFERIOR IMITATIONS PRICE 60S- PER BOX OF 12 SHE.E,T5 $6§2 PERCASE OF TWELVE BOXES. NICOTINE MFG.CO. ST. 10UI5. MOl! Rooted Cuttings PELARGONIUMS, 15 var., S2.25 per 100. VEKBENAS, 30 var., 60o per 100; J5.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE, 12 var., Sl.OO per 100; «8 per 1000. PETUNIAS, 20 var., SI.25 per 100; SlOOOper 1000. SALVIAS, 6 var , Jl.OO per 100; $8 00 per ICOO. GIANT ALYSSUM, SI.OO pel 100; J8 00 per 1000. AGERATUMS, 4 var., 60j per 100; $5.00 per 1000. COLEUS, 40 var., 70o per 100; 8« 00 per 1000. DAISIES, 11.00 per ICO. Express prepaid on all K. C. Cash with orders. Write S. D. BRANT, Glay Center, Kan. ORCHIDS Lariiest Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybridists in the World. SANDER, SL Albans, England. Agent. A. DIMMOCK. 31 Barclay St.. NEW YORK CITY f'fTi/»r7lin?l« ''°™ Benary's prize show Bow- VlllvrOIlu^ erg saved, giant-flowered, finest colors and shades, dwart or semi-dwarf, makes fine selllDE plants for Easter; 3-in., ready lor 5- in. pots. I4.C0 per 100. Cash. Shellioad 6reenhouiet, Grange P. 0.. Balto., Md 354 The American Florist. Mar. j8y Ik. ' ■* ALL THAT USE IT SAY ''There is only One.*' FRFE trial five-pound bag will cost you nothing more than the express charges on it. The trial bag will prove our assertion that it is the most effective, cleanest and quickest, as well as the cheapest (10 cents per JOO-foot house) artic'c to fumigate with. All aphis killed in one night — our booklet tells of it; we mail one on request. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY, Tobacco Powder Hobbyists, 116, 117, 118 West St., New York. m NICO-FUME TOBACCO-PAPER INSECTICIDE BY FAR THE BEST. — jMIGO-FUMt tSHCETS ARE \>40 FOLDING l<9 REQUIRZD. JU3T HANC EACH iHEET fROM THE hOLE PUNCHED IN ONE END.THEN LIGHT LOWER. END. BLOW OUT FLAME A^DL£T THE 4HEETBUP.N No I bcnriNG (snttT huno ^ ntOM PLANt STiCIV) naZ.SMO'UNCi. ------. FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN. 24 sheets, 76c. Hi sheets, $3.50; 288 sheets. 16 50 (only 2Mo each). PACKED IN FRICTION-TOP TINS Preventing Loss by Evaporation. Mfg. by Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., I ouJtville, Ky. Please mention the American Piorist when wriLing, Boston Florist Letter Go. MANtlFACTUREllS OF FLORISTS' LETTERS. Thin wooden box nicely stained and var- nished, 18x30x12 made la two sections, one for each size letter, given away with fliBt order of 5U0 letters. Block Letters, m or 2-lnoh size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letters, %i. Fastener with each letter oi word. Used by loadine florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. BEST ANO Cheapistr^ «l.l.-IIOVH> I INSECTICIDE I •■ th6flftrk*t.l ^fei I For 8ii« by Seedsmen. For Free Pamphlet Wrifc to TIM Keitnclgi Tobacei Product C*., I UaliTlll., Kt. It Is good buainess policy .to mention the ^^f ^^w ^9^ American Florist When you write to an advertiser. M. RICE & CO., Importers and Maniilaeturera, Leading rioristsn ^,5 Filbert Street, Supply House and . •«■.-■ ^ ■ ■.* r& Ribbon Specialists. Phllaoelpnia, Fa* Please mention the A nterican Florist when writing- FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co.. " ag,yVi',K. ROSSIG BROTHERS. MANUFACTURERS OF A^irtlflolal I^ea^ves. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGFiS PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX. YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. L BAUMANN & CO., Importers and Manufacturers ol Florist Supplies 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Write for our New Catalogue F. Oar prices may interest you. Please mention the American Florist when ■Jvriiing. A. HERMANN, jt Cape Flowers, all colors, > Cycas Leaves, Metal Deslons, j^ and All Florists' Supplies. Send For Pbioeb. 404.4 1 2 East 34th Street, NEW YORK. REED & KELLER, 122 West 25th Si, NEW YORK. Importers and Manufacturers ol FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Galax Leaves and all Decorative Greens. New York Agents for Caldwell's Monroct Ala.* ■•Oarlor Branrt" Smtlfuc. "NICOTICIDE" THE BUG KILLER fOBACOO Wahehousino & Tradino Co. Louisville. Kentucky. Iron Reservoir Vases AND Lawn Settees, Manufactured by Mcdonald BROS., COLUMBUS, O. The largest manu- facturers of these goods in America. Send for catalogue. Please mention the Ametican Florist when writing. WATERPROOF Comer Look Style. The best, strongest and neatest , foldtug out flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 PerlOOO Size No. 0. 3x 4s20 $2 liO $19.00 " 1. 3x 4HX16 1.90 17.50 2. 3s 6sl« 2.00 190O 3 4x8x18 2.fi0 33.00 .Sx S)X24 2,75 26.00: 4x 8x22 300 2860 4s 8x38 3.7S 36.00 6x16x20 5.60 54.00 3x 7x21 3 00 28.50 5x10x35 650 62.00 7x20x50 9.50 67.50 3i4x5x30 3.(0 28.50 Sample free ou aoplicatlon. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANr, Box 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. Please mention the A merica n Florist when writing. CUT FLOWER BOXES 4. 5. B. 7. 10. II. igos- The American Florist. 355 Japan Bamboo Stakes IN LARGE QUANTITIES. 5 TO 6 FEET. WRITE FOR PRICES. SUZUKI 5f ADA, 31 Barclay St., New York. Standard POX^ Flower... ■ ^ * vJ If your greenhouaes are within 600 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. tSth and M Streets. WtSHINGTON. Q. & Red Standard Flower Pots Price list and samples on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. BAUER, Proprietor. PADUCAH. KENTUCKY. -WRITE- 1621-23 N. Lesvitt St., CHICA60, ILL., FOB PBICES OT Standard Fots r^en^'Land porosity combined are the best on the market THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" PULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT ITPY., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., R»p. 490 Howard St., Please mention the American Florist when writing. Toothpicks 10,000, tl.E3; BO.OOO, I8.2S. Maiiuf»atu;ed by W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes, Tying Wires, Single & Double Pot Hangers. WRITE US. T " J. F. S. Good Returns. American Florist Co.: — Being sold out o£ Boston and Piersoni ferns and having nothing more to offer, please take our advertisement out of your val- uable 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. Caton Greenhouse CoMPANr. Sprague Smith Company, MANUFACTURERS OF \)f | iM DO ^Hf fjLASS* Greenhouse Glass a specialty. 205 Randolph Street, GHICIGO. The James H. Rice Co. -IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. '\2Vlxi.ca.o~w 01a.aiA, ^&±xx±, X'-u-tt^r, e'to. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. 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 tbe Chicago Flower Growers* Market. GLASS. GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOOK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co. 22nd SL BiHl Union Plac«, CHICAGO. Please mention ike A merican Florist when writing. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot- House Glass a Specialty. Please mention the American Florist when writing. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MT^TERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGS, VENTIUTING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We furnish everything for building. Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons. "I'R'o'Jlt'rN':;'.^ Please mention the American Florist when writinfr. H. M. HOOKER GO. window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 50 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Kease mention the American Florist when writing. STENZEL GLASSoGO., GREENHOISE PUSS. French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hud.on Si.. NEW YORK. Please iiwntion Ike American Florist when writing. 101 Poriland St., BOSTON. Holds Class Firmly Sea the Point 43" PEERLESS 4 OlKBln. Point, ue tbe belt, 4 No rlghu or left,. Box of ' 1,000 potnta 76 ota. pOitp.ld. i HEITRT A. DREER, ! TitckortM.iBt., nil.., p.. V. www. .««.«««■■■ LVANS' IMPROVED VtMTiUTiNCA APPAMAFUS S WRITt FOR ILLUSrRATLD "-ATALOCUE QUAKf/f c/rr MACHMf mutes. «-<-<-.r-.»- Richmond, inU igo5. The American Florist. 357 FOUND! A place where new and old material for the complete erection or repairing of GREENHOUSES can be procured in Exchange for Cash Economical florists get our prices on Glass, Boilers, Ventilating Apparatus, Fittings, Pipe White Lead, Paint, Putty, Hot Bed Sash, Etc. OLD GREENHOUSES BOUGHT. M! ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue. BROOKLYN, N. Y. References: Dunn. Bradstreet, and Broad- way Bank of Brooklyn. Please mention the A mertcan Florist when writing. cfMUs Is Far Mwe Durable. Jhan PINE iCjYPRESSi^ SP,SH BARS UPT(3 32 FEETJ)R LONGER. GUEENHOUSE AND OTi^ER BUILmK& MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WHE)J DfeWiaED. fH€Aj^S+eArrN5 lymfep Cg., N E PQS^i|Bo$TON. mss . Please mention the A merican F-'o' nt when -jjriting. fOR SALE CHEAP. In quantities not less than 300 Boxes. Less quantity slightly higher prices. 500 Boxes 16x1 8 Double ThicV, B $2.60 400 " l6x20 " A 3.00 500 " 16x20 " B 2.S0 500 *' 16x24 " A 3.00 The above prices are net cash, f. o. b. Chicago, March or April shipment. Subject to prior sale. Special prices on other sizes, shipment east or v/est. JAMES H.RICE CO. """cH^Si-G-S.*"- Jobbers and Manulacturers, ftease mention the American Ftoriit when writing. THE 'MEW DEPARTURE VEHTILATnC flPPUANCEj. CHEAPEST AND BEST. If you doubt it try them and be convinced, Send for descriptive price circular. J.D. Carmody, Evansville. Ind. Ftease mention (he Amct icon Florist when u-t tting. Sun Cured CYPRESS Greenhouse ALSO BOT=BED SASH. Tetinessee Red Cedar Posts. Pecky Cypress bench lumber. FOLEY Ventilating: Apparatus. Galvanized vent sash hinges, screw eyes, screwhooks, U bolts, Galvanized tum- buckles and wire* FITTINGS for Purlin and ^"^^^ Ridge Supports, Free Illustrated Catalogue. Foley Mfg, Co, 471 W. 22nd St., CHICAGO. LUMBER FOR Greenhouse Benches Ship Lap, Drop SIdlne, Sheathing, FIoaring> White Cedar Posts, Etc. We are in a Special Position to Furnish "PECKY CYPRESS" Everything In PINE and HEMLOCK BUILDINQ LUMBER -WRITE FOR PniCEB- ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CD., Cor. Weed St. & Hawthorne. CHICAGO. Tel. North 1626 and 1627. K yoo want to get the want you want to get, yoo want to get your want ad into the AMERICAN FLORIST § % Try It now. Every advertisement represents a genuine want. Jt It pays to answer them. Jt J^ Jf Material From The World's Fair. WE OWN THE FIFTY' million: DOUAR LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION.. Here is a chance for Florists to purchase Thousands of Dollars worth of Valuable Material at extremely low prices. Such an opportunity only comes once. You mast take advantage of it. Three Complete Greenhouses. Complete with all appurtenances, in- cluding the Flowers, Plants and Shrubs. Each house is 22x300 ieet. Thev have Patent Ventilators, extra thick sash and regnilar style hothouse sash, size 3x6 feet. We will sell these Greenhouses either com- plete or in parts. They include complete heating systems. Over 50,000 Plants are in these Houses. A complete list of them with our extremely low prices mailed on application. HOT-HOUSE SASH. 5,000 Standard Hot- bed Sash, 3x6 feet, heavy rail, in fine condition. PIPE. 10,000,000 feet of pipe forevery purpose. Standard black wrought iron, sizes % to 12-inch. Extra heavy black wrought iron, sizes 2 to 36-inch. BOILER TUBES. 10,000 feet second-hand Boiler Tubes, in good condition, square ends, 3, 3y2and 4-inch. Will make low prices on carload order. 100,000,000 FEET OF LUMBER. Send us your Lumber Bill for our esti- mate. We can furnish you anything in the line. Studding, Joists and Timbers. Mixed 2'inch Planking, dressed and matched flooring. Timbers in sizes 4x4, 4x6, 6x6, 6x8, 8x8. 10x10, 10x12, 12x12, 14x14 and in lengths from 8 to 80 feet. Interior finishing material. SASH AND DOORS. Thousands of Sash and Doors for quick delivery. Can furnish all sizes. Write for our Sash and Door List. RUBBER HOSE. 60,000 feet of Rubber Hose in sizes from ?4 to 2y2-inch. We are making very low prices on large quantities. ROOFING GLASS. 1,000,000 feet of M and % inch thick roofing glass, good as new. 1,000,000 feet of heavy vrire netting used under this glass, No. 14 gauge. LAWN ROLLERS. 25 Rollers, two sections, each 10x20 inches, counterbalanced handles. ROAD SCRAPERS. 12— No. 2 American Wheel Scrapers. 25— No. 2 Western Wheel Scrapers. 35— No. 2y2 Western Wheel Scrapers. 12— No. 1 Western Drag Scrapers. 12— No. 2 Western Drag Scrapers. 20— Western Railroad Plows. CONTRACTORS' SUPPLIES. 4,000 Steel Shovels. 500 Wheelbar- rows. 500 Steel Picks. 600 Mattocks, Lanterns, Axes, etc. 1,000-ton Bolts, Rods, Lag Screws, Turnbuckles and Washers. 150 Track and Lever Jacks. Thousands ok other items of every kind and descrip- tion. Furniture, Office Fixtures. Electrical Apparatus, etc., etc. Ask for our World's Fair Catalogue No 47. CHICAGD HOUSE WRECKING CO. Wttt SSth and Iron Stt., CHICAGO. or WORLD'S FAIR GROUNDS, ST. LOUIS, MO 358 The American Florist. Mar. 1 8, Index to Advertisers. Advertiting rates — 3 "0 Aitken Mark 338 AlbanySte'mTr'pCo.358 Allen JK 337 AmericanBlower Co . 1 V Amllng EC 335 Asohmann Godfrey. 352 BaoKer& Co 34* Bailer F A 3:.2 Bassett & Wa8bbuCL335 Baumann L t& Co.. -351 Baur Floral Co 353 Bay State Nurseries 313 Beaven E A 334 Beck Carl & Co 341 Beokert W C 11 BensonC W 353 Benthey-Coatsworth Co 335 BergerBroB 336 Betning H G 336 BertermannBros Co. 338 Berry A A Seed Co. 341 Bindekunst-Verlag..348 Black Coas 3*3 BlameuserEH 349 Boddington AT II Boston Letter Co 354 Brant D Wood 335 Brant SD.. ...353 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 340 Breitmeyer's J Sons .338 349 BrodJohn 350 BrownAlfrdJSeedCo-341 Browu Bag Filling MchCo 311 Bruns HN II Buoklev W TC0....351 Budlong J A 335 Burpee W A 2 Totty Chas H 353 Traendl'y&Soh 'nek . 337 Van Kleef W A Sons343 VanZanten Bros-. 341 Vaugban's Seed Store ..I 333 340 343 344 346 Vaughan & Sperr> . .335 Vesial Jos WA Son. 343 Vick's Sons Jas. 341 Waban Rose Conser.345 Wabash R R 338 Warnaar & Co If Ward Ralph MA Co.. II Watson W H 350 Weber FC 338 Weber H A Sons.... 345 Weeber A Don II Weiland Peter 334 Weiland A Risch... 333 Welch Bros 336 Whilldin Pot Co . ..365 WietorBros 339 347 Wild Gilbert H 351 Wildpret Bros II Wilmore WW 351 Winterich C 353 Winterson E.F Co3 13 339 Wittbold Geo Co 338 35il Wolf Jno 333 Wood Bros 3i9 Young A LA Co. ...337 Young John 337 Young A N'lgent ...337 ZangenO V. 341 FiUl Of Helpful Hints. American Florist Co.: — I feel that I cannot get along without the American Florist. It is a grand paper, full of helpful hints. Park Greenhouses. Do the adertiser a favor by saying you saw his adv. in the American Florist. Steam Traps coal This is the Return Steam Trap used by the Up-to-date Greenhouse men to return the condensed water from the heating coils in their greenhouses. Have been in use for this purpose over 30 years. Insures an Even Tempcratvre. Send For Red Catalogue. Albany Steam Trap Co. ALBANY, N. Y., U. S. A. s» JENNINGS ~ IRON GUTTER. Use our Patent IRON BENCH FITTINGS and Roof Supports. Improved Vaporizing Pans YENTILaTINB For Tobaooo ExtraoU, Etc. Send lor Circulars. ' DILLER, GASKEY & CO., ^^H^^^'^oTH^ns. APPARATUS. S. W. Cor. SiKth and Bork St»., F«irvA.13B:I-,I*HtlA.. ?0R HEATING ANY DESCRIPTION OFBUILDINS BY STEAM OR HpT WATER: NEWVORK OFFICe HI FIFTH AVE.^ ' . . .74 FRANI^LIN, 5,T. BOSTON, -.^j Eureka Greenhouses.... THE BEST AND LOWtST III PBICE. ^^^^tt^^^ photographs and plain directions so that any person can put them up. DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG., CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. igo5. The American Florist: 359 Ready Reference Advertising, ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT JO CENTS PER LINE, CASH WITH ORDER. COPY MUST REACH US MONDAY OF THE WEEK IN WHICH IT IS TO APPEAR Plants, Cuttings, Nursery Stock. Abntllons — 4 varieties, 2% In-i So. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Ag'eratnms — Ageratum, rooted cut- tings, Gurney, Pauline 50c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Agexatvuus — Ageratum, Princess Paul- ine and Stella Gurney. Frank A. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. AgreratTuus — 4 varieties, 60o per 100; {6 per 1,000. „ ^ S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Altexnanthecas — Alternantberas, red and yellow, March 1, $2. Jas. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Alternantheras — Rooted cuttings and plants, $5 per 1.000. LiUdvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Altemautberas — 100,000 alternanthe- ras, strong rooted. Brilliantissima 75c per 100, $6 per 1,000; A. Nana, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000; P. Major, 50c per 100. $4 per 1,000. Special prices on 5,000 or more. ,, , -,-,■, Davis Bros., Morrison, 111. Altemantlieras — Best red and yellow BOc; $4 per 1,000. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. AlyBSimi — Giant Alyssum, $1 per 100; {8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Ampelopsis — Ampelopsis beitchi. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. Ampelopsis — Ampelopsis Veitchi. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Asparagus plumosus — Asparagus plumosus, 4-ln., $1.25 per doz.; 2^-in., J2.50 per 100; sprengeri, 3-in., 75c per doz. All strong plants. Cash. Goshen Floral Co., Goshen, Ind. Asparag-ns — 50,000 Sprengeri, 50,000 Plumosus and Robustus, ready June 1. Send for prices. „ Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. ABparag'usi — C o n O v e r's' asparagus, $2.50 per 1,000. H. H. Kern, Bonner Springs, Kan. Asparagus — A. plumosus and Spren- geri, 3-in., only $4 per 100. John Brod. Niles Center. 111. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus na- nus, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 2-ln., $2 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, la. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus 2 and 3-ln., $4 to $8 per 100; A. Spren- geri, 2 and 3-ln., $3 to $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus na- nus. L. H. Foster, 45 King St., Dorches- ter, Mass. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus na- nus, extra heavy, 3-ln., 4c. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-ln., $1.75 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus na- nus and A. SprengerL Geo. A, Kuhl, Pekln. 111. Asters — Asters hardy in variety, 3- In. pots, $1 per doz.. $8 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Azalea — Azaleas, all sizes and prices, 75c. $1, $1.25; 1,500 Madame Van der Cruyssen. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Cactus — Cactus Ingeborg Bgeland, leading scarlet, $3 per doz., $20 per 100. W. "W. Wtlmore. Box 382. Denver. Col. Cactus — All varieties cactus, from Arizona and Mexico. Send for price list. George & M. J. Hochderffer, PlagstatE, Ariz. • Canna — Gold medal canna West Vir- ginia. Dry bulbs. $3 per 100; started plants April 1, $5 per 100. Limited stock. Gus. Obermeyer, box 219, Parkers- burg, W. Va. canna — King Humbert, 3-in. pot ; plants, 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Canna — New canna, Mrs. Wm. F. Kast- ing. Gold medal winner, St. Louis; height 3y» feet; immediate delivery; $1 each; $9 "per doz.; $50 per 100; stock limited. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-85 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. carnations — Rooted cuttings from soil. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Carnation — Wm. Penn, a promising novelty, at $10 per 100, 25 for $2.50; Queen Louise at $10 per 1,000; Florlana at $12.50 per 1,000. Big batch of cut- tings from sand ready March 20. Send for March price list. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Carnation — Rooted carnation cut- tings: White Lawson, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Cardinal from 2-ln. t)ots, $12 per 100. Larchmont Nurseries, Larcnmont, N. Y. Carnation — Crisis (new), $12 per 100; Mrs. Patten, $6 per 100; Judge Hinsdale, $4 per 100; Lady Bountiful, $5 per 100; Buttercup, $3 per 100; Fla- mingo, $6 per 100; Dorothy Whitney, $3 per 100; Golden Beauty, $3 per 100; Prosperity, $2 per 100; Mrs. J. H. Man- ley, $2.50 per 100; Wm. Scott, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Florlana, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Lorna, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Eldorado, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.60 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1.26 per 100; $10 per 1,000; Mrs. Lawson, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Adonis, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Harry Fenn, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Gov. Roosevelt, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Mrs. P. Palmer, $1.26 per 100, $10 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Mrs. E. A. Nelson, $1.60 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Portia, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.26 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Dorothy, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnation — Carnation Bride, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; Phyllis, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Carnation — Wolcott. White Cloud, Norway, Lawson, Morning Glory, Mrs. Joost at $12.50 per 1,000; Enchantress and Estelle, $25 per 1,000; Flamingo, $50, and Crusader, $40 per 1,000; Amer- ica and Prosperity, $12.50 per 1,000; Gaiety. $15 per 1,000. All plants shipped from greenhouses, Hinsdale, 111. Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Carnation — Rooted cuttings, ready now. Write for price list. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. Carnation — Fred Burkl. All orders booked now are for March delivery. John Murchle. Sharon, Pa. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Crusader, $6 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Flamingo, $5.50 per 100. $45 per 1,000; Estelle, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $6.50 per 100, $55 per 1,000; Mrs. Nelson, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Mrs. Lawson, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1.000; Gene- vieve Lord, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Boston Market, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1.000; Peru, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1 per 100, $9 per 1.000; Mrs. Higinbotham, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000. Geo. Relnberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago, 111. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Chicago, $10 per 100, $120 per 1,000; Boston Mar- ket, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Belle, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Peru, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000. Richmond Gems, $10 per 100, $75 per 1,000; Crusader, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Adonis, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Estelle, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Indianapolis, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. Phyllis, $10 per 100, $120 per 1,000. Morning Glory, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1 per 100, $9 per 1.000; Mrs. Higinbotham, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Nelson, $1.50 per 100, $11.50 per 1,000; Enchantress. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Lawson, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chl- cago. 111. Carnation — Unrooted carnation cut- tings. Queen Louise, Portia, Crocker, Goodenough, 50o per 100; Lawson, $1 per 100; Gladiolus, bulbs, 75c per 100, $6 per 1,000. Cash with order. George M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Wra. Swayne, Box 226, Square, Philadelphia, Pa. Kennett Carnation — Carnation, rooted cuttings. The Queen, Estelle, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Flamingo, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. B. H. Blaumeuser, NUes Center, 111. Carnation — Crisis, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. _ J. L. Dillon. Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnation — Red Sport, holly berry red, 2% to 3-in. flower. Immediate de- livery, price, $1.50 per doz.; $2.50 for 25: $4 for 50; all postpaid. $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Queen Louise, $1.25 per 100 postpaid; $10 per 1,000. A. B. Davis & Son, Purcellville, Va. Carnation — Strong rooted cuttings. N. Fisher, $5 per 100; Indianapolis, $4 per 100; Enchantress, $2.50 per 100, $24 per 1,000: B. Market, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Estelle, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Wolcott, $2 per 100, $18 per 1.000; Lawson, $1.25 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Glacier, $1.25 per 100: $12 per 1,000; Prosperity, $1.50 per 100, $14 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. ; Carnation — Carnation cuttings Nelson Fisher, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Mrs. M. A. Patten, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Crusader, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; D. Whitney, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; En- chantress. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Harry Fenn, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Manley, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Fair Maid, $2.50 per 100. $20 per 1,009; Queen, $2.50 per 100. $20 per 1,000. Well rooted from selected stock. Same varie- ties from pots 50c more per 100. Backer & Co., Billerica, Mass. Carnation — Richmond Gem, ready now, the free blooming scarlet, $10 per 100, $40 per 500, $75 per 1.000. Also Lawson. $1.50 per 100. $12.50 per l.OOO; B. Market, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000: Mrs. F. Joost, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Prosperity $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1.000. Keep in touch with "Melody," the daybreak sport from Lawson. W. C. Hill Floral Co.. Streator, 111. Carnation — White Lawson. Flamingo, N. Fisher, Crusader, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Carnation — My Maryland. delivery January, 1906. $2.50 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Write us for other varieties. H. Weber & Sons. Oakland, Md. Carnation — Carnation Fred Burkl. All orders booked now are for March de- livery. S. S. Skldelsky, Philadelphia, Pa. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 360 The American Florist. Mar. t8, Camatlon — Carnation cuttings. The best now ready. Lady Bountiful, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Wliite Lawson, J6 per 100; $50 per 1,000: Tlie Belle, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Moonlight, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Crusader, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Flamingo, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Cardinal, $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. Harlowardeu, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Mrs. Lawson, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Fair Maid, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. "Fiancee," $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. M. A. Patten, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. "Whitney, $4 per 100; $30 per 1,000. M. Field, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Prosperity, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Carnation — Rooted cuttings now ready. All best commercial varieties, also some of tried newer sorts. First- Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Carnation — Carnation Robert Craig (scarlet), 1906, Order now for March de- livery. $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, 111 Carnation — Carnation cuttings; well rooted, taken from selected stock, clean and healthy. Lawson, $1.50 per 100, J12.60 per 1,000; Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Mrs. Hlgln- botham, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Es- telle, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Chicago, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Adon- is, t2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Her Majesty, $1.60 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $1.60 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000. Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chl- cago. 111. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings. Enchantress, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Fair Maid, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Alpine Glow, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Lawson, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Nelson, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Queen, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Boston Market, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Marlon, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100; Crusader, $6 per 100; Crane, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000. Mrs. Patten, $6 per 100; Prosperity, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. The Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St, Philadelphia. Pa. camatlon — Rooted carnation cut- tings. White Lawson, 6,000 ready to be shipped, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Lady Bountiful, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Mrs. M. A. Patten, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Dahelm, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Boston Market, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Mrs. T. W. Lawson, $2 per 103, $18 per 1,000; Gen. Maceo, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Mrs. Q. M. Bradt, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Melba, $1.60 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.60 per 100, $12 per 1,000. Grafted roses. Write for prices. Wood Bros., FlshkUl, N. T. Caxnatlon — Carnation cuttings. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. carnation — Carnation, William Penn, 10,000 cuttings; 26 rooted cuttings, $2.60; $10 per 100; $76 per 1,000; 260 for $18.76. Frank L. Kotar, R. F. D. 3, Lancaster, Pa. Carnation— Carnations Manley, Mrs. P. Palmer, Mrs. Ine, Flamingo, Harlowar- den, Earle, America, Enchantress, Mrs. Hlglnbotham, Mrs. Lawson, Mrs. Nelson, Guardian Angel, White Cloud, Queen Louise, Flora Hill, Prosperity, Arma- zlndy. Her Majesty, shipped promptly from greenhouses Michael Wlnandy. Write for nrlces, etc. Edwin C. Day, Receiver, 61 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. W. H. Watson. Lapeer. Mich. Carnation — Red Lawson, at $10 per 100; $40 per 500; $75 per 1,000. W. J. Palmer & Son, Lancaster, N. T. Camatlon — Rooted cuttings ready now: Lady Bountiful, Phyllis, Chicago Whits, Robert Craig, White Lawson. Send for prices. Albatross, $6 per 100, $40 per 1,000; America, $1.76 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Boston Market, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Cardinal, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Crisis, new, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Crusader, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Dahelm, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Dorothy Whitney, $6 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Eclipse, Dorner's, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Enchantress, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Estelle, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Fiancee, new (April 1), $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Flora Hill. $1.76 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Lord, $1.76 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Wolcott, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Indianapolis, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; Lawson, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Mrs. Patten, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Prosperity, fancy, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Red Lawson, $10 per 100, $75 per 1,000; Richmond Gem, $10 per 100. $76 per 1,000; The Belle, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Vesper, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Variegated Lawson, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; White Swan, $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago; Green- houses. Western Springs, 111. Carnation — 200,000 carnations. Queen Louise, Flora Hill, G. Wolcott, Chicot, Mrs. T. Lawson, Enchantress, M. Joost, Success, Pres. McKinley, G. H. (Tlrane, America, Harlowarden, etc. Loomis Floral Co.. Loomls, Cal. Carnation — Carnation cuttings, well rooted. The following at $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000: White Lawson, Lady Bounti- ful, Mrs. M. A. Patten. Nelson Fisher. The following at $3 per 100. $25 per 1,000: Enchantress, Boston Market, The Queen. Imperial Greenhouses. Utica, N. Y. Carnation — Strong, healthy, well root- ed cuttings, Prosperity, Joost, Lawson and Wolcott, $2 per 100; Moonlight, $3 per 100. John Brod, Niles Center. 111. Carnation — Victory to be disseminated. 1906, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 250 at 1,000 rate. Place orders for rooted cut- tings: White Lawson. N. Fisher and M. Patten, $6 per 100; $60 per 1.000; En- chantress, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000; Prosperity. $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1.000; The Belle, Lady Bountiful. $6 per 100. $60 per 1,000; H. Fenn and Goethe. $2 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Lawson, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; G. Lord, Maceo, Cer- vera, $1.50 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Man- ley, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Five per cent discount cash with order. Alex. J. Guttman. 52 W. 29th St., New York City. Carnations — Sturdy little pot plants from best cuttings, per 100: B. Market, $2.50; Gov. Wolcott, $3; Indianapolis, $4; Mrs. Nelson, $2.50; Mrs. Lawson, $2.50; The Queen, $3; G. H. Crane, Glacier, Lorna, Floriana, M. Joost, Morning Glory, Pres. McKinley, $2.50; White Lawson, $7, and Cardinal, $12. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, O. Carnation — Carnation Candace, $2 per doz.; $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Dis- semination 1906. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., and John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind. Cliiysantheninni — Chrysanthemums are our specialty. We have the best from raisers here and abroad. Our cat- alogue for 1906 describes them all. Nathan Smith & Son. Adrian. Mich. Chrysanttaemuni — Three new chrysan- themums, Majestic. Adelia and Madonna, rooted cuttings, $3 per doz., $15 per 100; 2-in. pots $20 per 100. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Cbrysanthemnin — Chrysanthemum novelties: Merstham Yellow, White Coombes, Emily Mlleham, Valerie Greenham, Mrs. H. A. Allen, and all other novelties, 60c each; $6 per doz.; Mrs. W. Duckham, the cup winner, 76o each; $7.60 per doz. Send for list. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemum — Rooted cuttings, Wm. Duckham, Ben Wells, F. A. Cob- bold, Leila Filklns, $3 per 100; Dr. En- guehard, $4; Mrs. Thirkell, $2. No order filled less than $1. W._A^ Chalfant, Springfield, Mo. Chrysanthemum — Strong rooted cut- early chrysanthemums: Opah, Mme. Bergman, Wlllowbrook and October Bun- shine. Ell Cross. Grand Rapids. Mich. Chrysanthemum — Strong rooted cut- tings and plants. Leading standard varieties. Cash or satisfactory refer- ences. Baur Floral Co., Erie. Pa. Chrysanthemum — Geo. A. KuliI, Pekln, 111. Chrysanthemum — Strong, well rooted cuttings, Wm. Duckham, Dr. Enguehard, $2.50 per 100; Ben Wells, F. S. Vallis, Mrs. E. Thirkell, Mildred Ware, Mrs. T. W. Ware, $1.50 per 100. For $1 we will mail you rooted cuttings of each of the above. They will reach you without further expense. From these early cut- tings stock can be increased six-fold by planting time. Send for complete price list. The Wm. Scott Co., Corfu, N. Y. Chrysanthemum — Rooted cuttings ready now. All best commercial va- rieties, also some of tried newer sorts. First-class stock. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, I 111. Chrysanthemum — Strong, well rooted! cuttings, Wm. Duckham, Dr. Enguehard, I $2.50 per 100; Ben Wells, F. S. Vallis, I Mrs. E. Thirkell. Mildred Ware. Mrs. T. I W. Pockett. $1.50 per 100. For $1 wel will mail 6 rooted cuttings of each of ( the above. They will reach you with- out further expense. From these early I cuttings stock can be increased six-fold by planting time. Send for complete | price list. The Wm. Scott Co., Corfu, N. Y. Chrysanthemum — Early Chrysanthe- I mums, $2.50 per 100; Ivory, Lady Fitz- i wygram, Mme. Bergman, Monrovia, ' Omega, Opah, Polly Rose, Glory of j Pacific, Wm. Simpson. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines-| vine, O. Cineravia — BenarVs dwarf, budded, right for Easter, cut of 3-in., ready for 1 5-in., $4 per 100. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange, Baltl- more, Md. Clematis — Clematis paniculata. W. cS: T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Cobeea Scandens — From flats, trans- planted, 50c. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Coleus — Best bedders, 60c. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg. Pa. Coleus — Ten varieties Coleus, 2>lii. pots, March 1, $2. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. Colena — Forty varieties, 70o per 100; , $6 per 1.000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Cyclamen — Cyclamen giganteum, best 1 strains, all colors, transplanted Septem- i ber, own stock, ready for 2% and 3-in., $2 per 100. $18 per 1000, express paid. A. E. Wohlert. Bala. Pa. Cyolamen — (Cyclamen splendens gigan- teum hybrids In bud and bloom, from e-ln. pots. $2.60 per doz., $20 per 100. Paul Mader. E. Stroudsburg. Pa. CycIamra^Once transplanted, ready i March 1. $2 per 100. $18 per 1.000. C. WInterlch. Defiance. O. Dahlia — Dahlia Sylvia, divided field '{ roots. $2 per doz., $16 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and | New York. Dahlia — Dahlia, Mrs. Winters, $10 per i 100. W. W^. W^llmore. Box 382. Denver. Col. Dahlias — We wish to announce to thef | trade that we are successors to W. P. Peacock, dahlia specialist. Send for our j beautifully illustrated descriptive cata- logue for 1905. now ready. L. K. Peacock. Inc.. Atco. N. J. Dahlia — Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, dbl.. 4 to 5-in. diameter, stems 12 to 18-in. long, plants 3 to SVa feet high, stock from 2 1/2 -in. pots $3 per doz; $20 per 100. Delivery May 1. A. L. Miller, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. jgo5. The American Florist. 361 Dahlias — Fine collection dahlias, $5 per 100. H. H. Kern. Bonner Springs, Kan. Salsles — }1 per 100. S. D. Brant. Clay Center. Kan. Salaies — Paris Daisy, giant, 2-in., 214c Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Seutzla — Kaster stoclc. Deutzias for forcing, strong 2-year-olcl, field grown plants, for 6-in. pots. Gracilis rosea, $1 per doz., %% per 100. Gracilis Lemoinei, $1 per doz., $8 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Easter Iillles — Hinode Florist Co., Whitestone. L.. I., N. Y. Sreecena — Drsecena Indivisa, per 100, 2%-in., $3; 3-in., $4. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville. O. Eastex Stock — Easter lilies, hydran- geas, spirEea Gladstone, rhododendrons, genistas. R. Dreyer, Woodside, L>. I., N. Y. Euphoxbia — Euphorbia Crown of Thorns, 2y2-in., $5 per 100. Iowa Seed Co.. Pes Moines. la. Fexns — Boston Fern, 2i4-in., strong, well grown, $3 r=r 100. Iowa Seed Co., Peg Moines, la. rem — Nephrolepls Scottil, B-ln., pot grown, ready for 8-ln., $15 per doz.; 7- Jn., pot grown, $24 per doz.; 8-In., pot grown, $36 per doz.. John Scott, Keap St. Greenhouses, Brooklyn. N. Y. Fexn — Adiantum Croweanum, the new maidenhair fern, height Zy» tX. Prices on application. Wm. F. Kastlng, Wholesale Florist, 383-387 Bllicott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Fema, Etc — ^Boston, Fiersonl and Scottil ferns. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln. 111. Fexns, Etc. — Boston ferns, for 5, 6, 7 and 8-ln. pots at $25, $50, $76 and $100 per 100. L. H. Foster, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. Ferns — Fancy ferns, $1.50 per 1,000; dagger ferns $1.25 per 1,000; galax 75c per 1.000; $6.50 per case 10,000; laurel festooning 4c, 5c, 6o per yd.; wild smi- lax $5.50 per 50-lb. case; laurel and Princess pine wreaths. Growl Fern Co.. Millington, Mass. Fexu — Boston fern, 2V4-in., $3; assorted ferns for dishes, $3. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, O. Ferns — Ferns in 4, 5 and 6-ln. pots, strong, healthy, well rooted from bench at 15c, 20c and 30c respectively. John Brod. Niles Center. 111. I Feverfew — Plants, 2%-in. pots $3.50 per 100; Rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Feverfew — Rooted cuttings and plants. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Feverfew — (Matricaria) Little Gem, 2%-ln. pots, $2.50 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian. Mich. Feverfew— Little Gem, 2^ -In., 60o per doz., $4 per 100. Henry A. Preer. Philadelphia. Pa. Fnchsias — Fuchsias, rooted cuttings, 5 best varieties, 90c per 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg. Pa. Fuchsias — Fuchsias, rooted cuttings $1 per 100; 2yi,-in. pots. $2.50 per 1,000. . Ludvlg Mosbaek. Onarga, III. Oardenlaa — Gardenia plants and jes- •cunine, our leading specialty. Natural growing conditions here ideal. 1 yr., 18- 24-in„ $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. W. Benson. Alvln. Tex. - Qeranlnms — 10 varieties geraniums, 2^ pots and 2-in. pots, $3. Jos. H Cunningham. Delaware. O. Qeranliuns — Geranium Telegraph, bed- ding out, conservatory or window; strong plants, 2>4-in., $16 per 100. Thomas Devoy & Son, Poughkeepsle, N. Y. Geranlvuns — Jean Viaud, S. A. Nutt, Castellane. John Doyle and Perkins. Single and double Gen. Grant, La Favor- ite^ 3-inch pots, $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. Qeranlnms — 2 5,00 6 geraniums, by ex- press, $2.50 per 100, 214-in. pots; by mall, $1.50 per 100, rooted cuttings. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Floas — Ficus elastlca, t and 7-lncta, $6 to $9 per dozen. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Pa. Forget-Me-Nots — Ever blooming for- get-me-nots, rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. FuchBias — Fuchsias, rooted cuttings and plants. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga. 111. Geranium — S. A. Nutt geraniums, healthy, 2i^-in., $3.50 per 100. John Brod, Niles Center, 111. Geranium^Geranium William Lang- guth, 2 14 -in., $4 per 100; Lady Plymouth, sweet-scented, variegated, 2 14 -In., $5 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. eladiolus — Gladiolus bulbs and bulb- lets, all sizes. E. E. Stewart, River Junction, Mich. HeUotrope— Heliotrope, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Pes Moines, Ta. Heliotrope — Rooted cuttings, $1 per ■ 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa. Heliotrope — Rooted cuttings, 12 vari- eties, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. P. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Hemerocallls — Hemerocallis Fulva7 $3 per 100. H. H. Kern, Bonner Springs. Kan. Hibiscus — Hibiscus Peachblow, 2 14 -in., $3 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Pes Moines. la. HollyliookB — ^Double fleld-grown, $3 per 100. W. W. Wllmore. Box 382. Penver, Col. Hollyhoclis — Dreer superb double hollyhocks, separate colors, $1.25 per doz., $10 per 100. Henry A. Preer. Philadelphia. Pa. Hydrangea — Hydrangea otaksa. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Hydrang'ea — Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora, 2% to 3 feet, $1.50 per 100, $11 per 1,000; 13 to 18-in., $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. Otaksa, Red branched, Thos. Hogg. 2-yr. pot grown, $5 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Iris — German Iris, $2 per 100. H. H. Kern, Bonner Springs, Kan. Ivy — German ivy, 2-ln., $2.60 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Japanese Novelties — Tiny plants in 2 and 3-in. decorated Japanese pots, $16, $20 and $26 per 100. Rhapis, 6 to 16 shoots 50c each. Hinode Florist Co., Woodside, N. Y., and Whitestone. L. L. N. Y. -_ Iillies — Japan and Harrisii lilies. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Iiilium Iiongiflorum — Bulbs, 9 to 10-in., fine lot. E. F. Winterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Marguerites — Two varieties, rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100. Ludvlg Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Orchid — Orchids, cacti, etc. Send lOo in stamps for illustrated catalogue. Ex- porters and growers. J. Balme & Co., Mexico City. Mexico. Orchids — Collectors and exporters of orchids. Geo. & M. J. Hochderffer, Flagstaff, Ariz. Orchids — Collectors and exporters of orchids. Geo. & M. J. Hochderffer, Flagstaff, Ariz^ Orchids — Cattleya Mendelll, also Lffilia anceps and Oncldium tigrlnum, etc. Write for special list No. 14. Orchid growers and Importers. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. Orchids — Orchids, per 100: Cypripe- dlum Inslgne, $8; Cyprlpedium callosum, $20; Cyprlpedium Laurenceanum, $26; Pendroblum formosum, giganteum, $9 per doz.; $70 per 100; Vanda Coerulea, 10 to 12 lbs., $16 per doz.; 12 to 16 lbs., $22 per doz. Julius Roehrs Co., Exotic Nurseries, Rutherford, N. J. FEBonias — Pteonias in fine assortment, distinct colors, named sorts, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. F. A. Bailer. Bloomlngton. 111. Falms, Etc. — Growers and Importers, palms and ferns; decorative plants. Geo. Witthold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago, 111. Falms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and deco- rative plants. John Burton, Assignee for Robert Craig & Son, Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia. Pa. falms. Etc. — Kentia Beimoreana and Kentla Forsterlana. Joseph Heacock, Wynoote, Pa. Falms, Etc. — Latania Bor., 2-in. pot, seed leaves, $3 per 100; Latania Bor., 3- in. pot, 15-18-in., 2-3 chr. Ivs., $12 per 100; Latania Bor., 6-ln. pot, 18-20-in., 3-4 chr. Ivs., $15 per 100; Latania Bor., 6-in. pot, 20-24-in., 4 chr. Ivs., $20 per 100. Kentia Bel., 2 14 -in. pot, 6-8-in., 2 leaves, $10 per 100; Kentia Bel., 3-in. pot, 8-10- In., 3-4 leaves, $12.50 per 100; Kentia Bel., 4-ln. pot, 12-15-in., 4-6 leaves, $16 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, Ta. Falms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and deco- rative plants. R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. Falms — Small palms from 2 14 -in., pots, per 100: Kentia Beimoreana, $6; Areca Lutescens. $4; Latania Borbonica, $3; Cocos Wedelliana, $S. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, O. Fandanus Veitchii — To make room, our entire stock, 214 to 3-in. and 4-in. pots at tlie uniform price of $20 per 100, in assortment. Express paid. A. E. Wohlert. Bala. Pa. Fardanthus — Pardanthus, etc., $2 pet 100. H. H. Kern. Bonner Springs. Kan. Fansles — The Jennings strain, cold- frame plants, in bud and bloom, mixed colors ready April 1. $1.50 per 100. Cash with order. E. B. Jennings, lock box 264, South- port. Conn. Fansles — Rooted cuttings $15 per 1,000. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Fansles — 200,000 fine large plants of the famous large flowering Bugnot's, Cassier's, Odier and Trimardeau, 50c per 100; $3 per 1.000. Extra large plants coming in bud, $1 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15 Gray Ave., Utica. N. Y. Fansles — Pansy plants, large flowering, 60c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000. Per 10» Asp. plumosus nanus, small plants, to close, $1.76. Jaa. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Fansles — Rooted cuttings. Ludvlg Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Fanales — 100,000 pansy plants, $10 per 1,000. Unrooted cuttings, half pries of rooted. Loomls Carnation Co., Lock Box 115, Loomis. Cal. Fansles — Giant pansies, distinct colors or mixed. Strong, transplanted, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000; 3,000 for $25. F. A. Bailer. Bloomlngton. Til. Felargonltuns — Rooted cuttings, IB varieties, $2.26 per 100. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Feonles — Choice white; strong divided plants, 3 to 5 eyes, in quantity. Festiva maxima 35c; Q. Victoria 12c; Golden Harvest 20c. Order at once, spring de- livery. Peterson Nursery, 603 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. Feonles — Peonies and hardy plants. W. W. Wllmore, Box 382. Denver. Colo. Fetunlas — Dbl. Petunias, rooted cut- tings, 10 finest, $1.00 per 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg. Pa. Fetunlas — Dou ble fringed petunlaai Six distinct novelties, labeled, $1.26 per 100; .$10 per 1,000. The W. T. BuokleT Co., Springfield. 111. Fetunia — Petunias, double, assorted, 214-in., $3 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Des Molnea. Ta. Fetunlas — 10 best sorts, $1.00. Byer Floral Co., Shlppensburg, Pa. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write ns about it. 362 The American Florist. Mar. i8. Fetaolas — 20 varieties, $1.2B per 100; $10 per 1,000. „ S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Pints — Hardy pinks, six best variety, 4-in pots, 75c per doz., $6 per 100. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia, Pa. Primulas — Primula chinensls and P. obconica irrandiflora In bud and bloom, from 4-ln. pots, J7 per 100. Paul Mader, B. Stroudsburg, Pa. Sosea — American Beauty, L/a France and Bride. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia- &oses — Roses of all kinds. Gea A. Kuhl. Pekln. ni. Bosea — Roses, rooted cuttings: Cbat- enay, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Uncle John, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Brides- maid, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Bride, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Ivory, $1.60 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Perle, $1.60 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Roses, 2%-ln. pot plants: Richmond, $30 per 100, $250 per 1,000; Rosalind Orr English, $25 per 100, $200 per 1,000; Chatenay, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Sun- rise, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Perle von Godesberg, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Liberty, $5 per 100, $46 per 1,000; La Detroit, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Uncle John, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; Kalserln, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Bridesmaid, iZ per 100, $26 per 1,000; Bride, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Ivory, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Perle, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. American Beauty bench plants, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 61 Wabash Ava, Chl- cago. Soses — Rose plants, write tor prices on hybrid perpetuals, hybrid teas, teas, climbers, ramblers, etc. C. M. NiufCer, Springfield, O. Sose — Baby Rambler, ever blooming, dwarf crimson, 4-in. pot plants, April 1 delivery, per doz, $5; per 100, $40. 3-in. pot plants (grafted) ready now, $4.50 per doz; $35 per 100. 2%-in. pot plants, April delivery, per doz., |3; per 100, $20. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boses — Rooted cuttings, Brides- maid. $1.60 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Bride, $1.60 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Golden Gate, $1.60 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Ivory, $1.50 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000. George Relnberg, 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Boses — 60,000 grafted roses for forc- ing. Delivery April, May, June. Lib- erty, rose pots, $2 per 100; 3V&-ln. pots, $18 per 100; Brides, Bridesmaids, Golden Gate, Kalserln rose pots, $10 per 100; 3V4-in. pots, $16 per 100. J. L,. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Boses — Roses, 2^ -in. pots, $2.60 per 100; Universal Favorite, Evergreen Gem, Bessie Brown, Manda's Triumph, So. Orange Perfection, White Memorial, Tel- low Rambler, Gardenia, Helen Gould, Mme. de Wattevllle, Francisca Krue- ger, Mary Washington, Champion of the World, Emile Gonin, Frances E. Willard, Bridesmaid, Bride, Halloween. Strong semi-dormant plants, splendid for spring sales or for planting. Iowa Seed Co.. Des Moines, la. Iowa Seed Co.. Des Moines, la. Boses — Spring sales. Crimson Ramb- ler, 2-year-old, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; 3-year-old, $2.50 per doz., $18 per 100; Dorothy Perkins. 2-year-old, $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100; Gruss an Teplitz, 2-year-old, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; Maman Cochet, 2-year-old, $2 per doz., $16 per 100; Hermosa, 2-year-old, $2.25 per doz., $15 per 100; Clothilde Soupert, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100; A. Beauty, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; K. Aug. Vic- toria. $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100; P. Neyron, $2.50 per doz., jt20 per 100; La France, $2 per doz., $15 per 100, and many other varieties. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boses — Roses, 2 14 -In., pots, strong plants. Maid, Bride, White and Pink Cochet, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. American Beauties, 2% -In. pots, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000; 3-in. pot plants, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. C. W. Reimers, Station A, Louisville, Ky. Boses — Roses, Ramblers and hybrids. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. ' Boses — Hardy roses. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. T. Boses — Easter stock. Baby Rambler rose, Mme. Norbert Levavasseur, 1- year-old, field grown, for 4-in. pots, $6 per doz., $35 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St, Philadelphia. Boses — Now is the time to place your orders and insure getting good stock for planting. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Boses — American B., Liberty, Brldes- maid, Bride, Ivory, Golden Gate, shipped promptly from greenhouses Michael Winandy. Write for prices, etc. Edwin C. Day, Receiver, 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Boses — 200,000 young roses for the trade. H. P., H. F., Tea, etc. Field grown, stock hard and safely shipped. California Rose Co., Los Angeles, Cal. Boses — The fine new pink rose, La Detroit, 2%-in. pots, $8 per 100; $76 per 1,000. General MacArthur, 2%-ln. pots $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Bose — Rose Clothilde Soupert in bud or bloom, 4-in., $12 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15 Gray Ave., Utica, N. Y. Bnabeckia — Golden Glow, 4-in pots, 75c per doz., $6 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Salvia — Salvia, Mrs. C. N. Page, a new scarlet salvia of great merit. Besides possessing more than all the good qual- ities of other good salvias it can be had in bloom for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Write for descriptive cata- logue. 2-in pots, $1 per doz.; $6 per 100; 4-in. pots, $2 per doz.; $12.50 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. Salvias — Salvia splendens and Jean Revenal, rooted cuttings, 76c per 100, $6 per 1,000. Frank A. Plerson, Cromwell. Conn. Salvias — Rooted cuttings and plants. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, UL Salvias — 6 varieties, $1 per 100, $8 per $1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Salvias — Bonfire and St. Louis, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Smllas — Smilax plants, strong, 2%- in., $1.50 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Snapdragon — Three fine snapdragons, our giant pink, a grand white, and a fine yellow, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Spiraea — Spiraea compacta florlbunda, Japonica and Gladstone. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Swalnsona, — Swalnsona Alba, rooted cuttings, 76c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Tradescantla — "Tradescantla rooted cuttings, 2 kinds, 75c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. Umbrella plants — Umbrella plants, 2- In., fine, 2c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa, Vegetable Plants — Vegetable plants. Price list mailed free. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Verbenas — 500,000 Verbenas, 60 varle- ties, perfectly healthy. Prize rooted cut- tings, 60c per 100, $5 per 1,000; plants 2V>- in., pots, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. " J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Verbenas — Rooted cuttings, 30 varle- tles, 60c per 100. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Verbenas — Giant mixed, Dreer's seed- lings, 30c. Byer Floral Co., Shlppensburg, Fa. Verbenas — Rooted cuttings, 60c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Vinca — Vinca Major Varlegata, 3-ln. pots, $6 per 100. „ . Nathan Smith & Son. Adrian, Mich. Vinca — Vinca varlegata, 3-ln. pots, $6 per 100. „ ^ Frank A. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Vinca varlegata — Vinca varlegata, 4- In. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100, $90 per 1,000; 10 per cent discount, cash orders during month of March. The Goshen FlorUl Co., Goshen, Ind. Violet — ^Violet Princess of Wales, $2.50 per 100. Rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Violets — Rooted cuttings. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Vaughan & Sperry, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. NURSERY STOCK. Oroonds — "Beautiful Grounds," an il- lustrated manual containing suggestions on lawn making, planting and care of shrubs and trees. Landscape plans, topographical surveys, etc. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, 111. demons — Lemon American Wonder or Pondorosa, 2%-in., $3 per 100. Iowa Seed Co.. Des Moines, la. Xdlacs — Lilacs a specialty. Jacs. Smits. Ltd., Naarden, Holland. Salvias — Salvia, two best, liord Faunt- leroy (dwarf). Bonfire (tall), $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, III. UagTiolias — i.iargest growers of Mag- nolia grandifiora in the south; over 200,- 000 plants on hand. Joseph W. Vestal & Son, Uttle Rock, Ark. Uaguolia — Magnlfolia grandifiora, per 100: 5 — 6-in. $5; 8— 10-ln., $8; 15 — 18-in., $15; 20 — 24-in.. $20. Strong, pot-grown plants. Joe Browne, Nashville. Tenn. ntirsery Stock — Ornamental trees, j shrubs and herbaceous perennials, etc. Bay State Nurseries, N. Ablngton, I Mass. miTsecy Stock — Philadelphia Rambler, field plants, 2 to 3 ft., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100, 3 to 4 ft., $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove; Pa. ; Knxseiy Stock — Trees, shrubs, vines, small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co.. MorrisvlUe, Pa. Nnrsexy Stock — Wholesale growers of nursery stock. Catalogue free. W. Van Kleef & Sons, Boskoop, Holland. PsBonias — Pffionlas. Festiva maxima, 1 $35 per 100; Queen Victoria, $9 per 100; Pragrans, $6 per 100. I Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. zrnrsery Stock — Headquarters foe hardy perennials; 12 acres conifers; 3 acres rhododendrons; 2 acres hydran- geas. Tottenham Nurseries (Ltd.), Dedems- vaart. Holland. ' Privet — California privet cheap, 100,- 000 plants, 3 to 4-ft., $4 per 100. $25 per 1,000; 2% to 3%-ft., $2.60 per 100, $17.50 per 1,000; 20 to 30-ln., $2 per 100, $13 per 1,000; 18 to 24-ln., 2 years, $1.60 per 100, $7 per 1,000. Boxed f. o. b. here. For car or large lots, write before placing orders. Chas. Black. Hightstown, N. J. - Bhododendrou — Best named hybrids, 20-in. high, $9 per doz.; 24-in., $12 perl doz.; 30-32-in., $24 per doz. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- ville. O. Bhubarb — Rhubarb, $2.50 per 100. ^ H. H. Kern. Bonner Springs, Kan. Blbbon Qrass — Silver ribbon grass, field grown roots, 16c each by mail, postpaid. $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100 by | express, not prepaid. James Vick's Sons. Rochester, N. Y. Shrubs — Shrubs and herbaceous! plants. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Shxnbs — Hardy shrubs. Ramblers, etc : Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and J New York. Shrubs — Shrubs, hardy plants, clim*l bsrs ©tc. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Shrubs — Ornamental trees and shrubs. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Strawberry Plants — Strawberry plants I $2 per 1,000. H. H. Kern, Bonner Springs. Kan. Trees — Fruit trees, ornamental trees, evergreens, shade trees. Ellwangei^^^arry, Rochester, N. Y-. "Trees— Munson Nurseries. New cata- ] logue now ready. Get it of T. V. Munson & Son, Denlson, T«r. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igo5. The American Florist. 363 Seeds, Bulbs, Spawn, Etc. Asparagus — 1904 new crop asparagus seeds. Plumosus nanus, 65c per 100; Robustus, 85c per 100, $7.50 per 1,000; Sprengeri, 15c per 100, $1 per 1,000. Moore & Simon, 207 Market St., Phlla- delphla. Pa. AsparagTis — 1904 new crop asparagus seeds. Plumosus nanus, 55c per 100, 53.50 per 1,000; Robustus, 85c per 100, J7.50 per 1,000; Sprengeri, 15c per 100, %\ per 1,000. Moore & Simon, 207 Market St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Asparagus — ^A. plumosus nanus. Northern greenhouse grown seed, 100 seeds, 60c; 250 seeds, $1.15; 1,000 seeds, $4. Southern greenhouse grown, 1,000 seeds, $3; 5,000 seeds, $12.50. A, plu- mosus robustus, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $9. Decumbens, 100 seeds, 50c; 1,000 seeds, $4. Coraorensls, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $7.50. Cash discount 2 per cent. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus seeds, for own growing, 100 seeds 50c; 500 seeds $2; 1,000 seeds $4. B. H. Haverland, Pleasant Run, O. Aster — Aster Kate Lock, 48 In. high. White, Daybreak, and mixed, $2 per 1,000 seeds. Not less than 1,000 seeds sold. J. H. Lock, 41 Manchester Ave., Toronto, Ont. Aster — Aster seed, best German grown, Queen of the Market, Vt, oz. 15c, oz. 50c; Victoria Vi oz. 50c, oz. $1.75; Giant Victoria % oz. 60c, oz. $2; Paeony fl. Perfection i,i oz. 45c, oz. $1.50; Sem- ■ples branching home grown % oz. 20c, oz. 60c. Separate colors or mixed. W. C. Beekert, Allegheny, Pa. Aster — Seed of the Carlson, 1 pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 50c; Vt oz., 30c; 1 oz., $1. branching or Semple, 1 pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; 1 oz., 60c; 1 lb., $6.50. Vaughan's upright white branching, trade pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 20c; oz., 65c. Vaughan's upright pink branching, trade pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; oz., 65c. New cverblooming aster Ideal, trade pkt, 15c; H oz., 30c; 1 oz., $1. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Begonia — Begonia, single flowered, separate colors, 40c per doz., $3 per 100 mixture, 35c per doz., $2.50 per 100 dbl. flowered, separate colors, 65c per uls, Mo. William Ghormley, 57 W. 28th St, New York. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 56-57 W. 26th St, New York. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St, New York. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St, New York. Jos. S. Fenrlch, 48 W. 30th St, New York. A. L. Randall Co., 19 Randolph St., Chicago. James Hart, 117 W. 30th St, New York. John Young, 51 W. 28th St, New York. Chas. W. McKellar, 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Dia- mond St, Pittsburg, Pa. Rice Bros., 128 N. 6th St, Minneap- olis, Minn. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 364 The American Florist. Mar. l8. Seligman & Trepel, 56 W. 26th St., Chicago. J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Ford Bros., Ill W. 30th St., New York. Julius L,ang, 53 W. 30th St., : New York. A. L.. Young &. Co., 54 W. 28th St., New York. "H g; Bernlng, 1402 Pine St., St; Louis. M.O. Charles Millang, 50 W. 2ath St., New York. Traendly & Bchenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. Walter F. Bhuridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. Chas. Chadwick, Cor. Fulton and La- grave Sts.. Grand Rapids. Mich. New York Cut Flower Jixchange, John Donaldson. Sec'y, Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave, and W. 26th St.. New York. Edward C. Koran, 55 W. 28th St., New York. Altred H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., New York. Alex. J. Guttman, 52 W. 29th St., New York. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., 1516-18 Sansom St., Philadelphia. Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 645 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. John I. Baynor, 49 W. 28th St., New York. William Murphy, 128 E. 3d St., Cin- cinnati. O. GROWERS. J. A. Budlong, 37-39 Randolph St., Chicago, 111. The Benthey-Coatsworth Co., 35 Randolph St., Chicago. Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Sinner Bros., 58 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago, 111. Geo. Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago, 111. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35-37 Randolph St.. Chicago. 111. D. Wood Brant, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. South Park Floral Company, Heller Bros., New Castle, Ind. Peter Welland, New Castle, Ind. Wetland & Rlscb, 69 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachu- setts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Wal- nut St., Cincinnati, O. Berger Bros., 1220 Filbert St., Phila- delphla, Pa. Wletor Bros., 61 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. John Wolf, Savannah, Ga. Retail Cut Flowers. Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. Mark Altken, 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Sievers & Poland, 33 Post St, San Francisco, Cal. A. Gude & Bro., 1214 F St. Washing- ton, D. C. Mills, the Florist 36 W. Forsyth St, Jacksonville, Florida. Fred C. Weber, 4320-28 Olive St, St Louis, Mo. The Park Floral Co., J. A. Valentine, president, Denver, Colo. C. C. PoUworlh Co., Milwaukee, Wis. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves.. Detroit, Mich. P. J. Hauswlrth, Auditorium Annex, Chicago. Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnam St^ Omaha, Neb. Leikens. 7 E. 33d St, New York. John Mangel, Cor. Wabash Ave. and Monroe St., Chicago. Joseph R. Freeman, 612, 13th St N. W.. Washington. D. C. Holm & Olson, St Paul. Minn. Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, Galveston, Tex. Supplies, Sundries, Etc. Artificial Iieaves — All styles in hun- dreds of different designs. Rossig Bros., 497 W. Broadway, New York. ^ Bulb Fans, Etc. — Bulb pans. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St. Detroit Mich. Bamboo — Japan bamboo stakes in large quantities, 5 to 6 feet. Write for prices. Suzuki & Ilda, 31 Barclay St, New York. Bolb Pans, Etc. — Seed pans, hangints baskets, lawn vases. Hilflnger Bros., Fort Edwards, N. Y. Bulb Fans, Etc, — Bulb and fern pans. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St. Norristown, Pa. Cape Flowers — Cape flowers, all col- ors. A. Hermann, 404-12 B. 34th St, New York. Coal — Harman, the florists' coal man, will Quote prices on your present needs and your season's supply. Attractive prices on the following: Alum Creek, Brazil Block, Pocahontas Smokeless, W. Virginia Splint, Indiana Hocking Lump and other grades. Producer, Jobber and prompt shipper of bituminous coal. Wm. S. Harman, 303 Dearborn St, Chicago. State Life Bldg., Indian^ apolls. Ind. Ftunlgating' Supplies — Nico-fume, to- bacco paper Insecticide. For sale by seedsmen, 24 sheets, 75c; 144 sheets, 13.50; 288 sheets, $6.50. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, Ky. Fnmlg'atlncr Supplies — Tobacco stems, too per 100 lbs.; in bales of 200 to 260 lbs. Write for special prices on carload lots. Lieaf tobacco. P. G. Borden, Milton, Wis. Fmulgratlner Supplies — Vaporizing pans for tobacco extracts, improved. DiUer, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa, Fnmierating' Supplies — The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. A free trial bag will cost you only express charges; the most effective, cleanest and quickest, as well as cheapest (10c per 100-ft house) article to fumigate with. All aphis killed In one night. Our booklet tells of it — mailed on request. The H. A. StoothofC Co., Tobacco Pow- der Hobbyists, 116-118 West St, New York. Fumigratlngr Supplies — Tobacco dust for fumigating. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine St.. New York. Fumlffatlngr Supplies — Extract of to- bacco, rose leaf Insecticide. Best and cheapest all around Insecticide on the market For free pamphlet write to The Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Loti I svl He. Ky. Oreei -Wild smilax, %Z per 26 U>. case; ti, 35 lb. case; $6 per 60 lb. case. E. F. WInterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Greens — Evergreens, galax, leucothoe, tnossGS etc The kerv'an Co., 20 W. 27th St, New York. Greens — Evergreens, fancy and dag- ger ferns, bronze and green galas. George Colsonas & Co., 45 W. 29th St., New York. Greens^Southem wild smilax, new crop. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Ever- erreen. Ala. Greens — Specialties : galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly. Prin- cess pine; all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves, 75c per 100. N. LeCakes & Co., 53 W. 28th St, New York. Greens — Asparagus plumosus, 50c per string. 'W. H. Watson. Lapeer. Mich. Fern Balls — Japanese fern balls, 6-ln. and 7 to 9 in. sizes. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Greens — Hardy decorative supplies; high grade southern wild smilax. B. A Beaven, Evergreen, Ala^ Greens — Galax leaves and all decora- tive greens. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St, New York. Greens — Dagger and fancy ferns; bronze and green galax, laurel festoon- ing, green and sphagnum moss, ivy leaves, sprengerl, asparagus, leucotho* sprays. Henry M. Robinson Co., 8-11 Provlnc* St.. Chicago. Hose — Hose in quantity. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 36th and Iron Sts., Chicago. 111. Iiawn Mower — The Clipper lawn mower. No. 1, 12-in., $5; No. 2, 16-in., ?6; No. 3, 18-in., $7; No. 4, 21-In., t8. Draft, money order or reg. letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, 111. Ijetters — Boston Florist Letter Co., manufacturers of florists' letters. Block letters, % or 2-In. size, $2 per 100; script letters, $4; fastener with each let- ter or word. Stained and varnished wooden box 18x30x12 made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Met., 84 Hawley St.. Boston. Mass. Uetal Designs — Send for prices. A. Hermann, 404-12 E. 34th St, New York. Fots — Standard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are best on market. A. F. Kohr. 1521-23 N. Leavltt St, Chicago. 111. Fots — Red standards, full size, and wide bottoms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St. Detroit Mich. Fots — Red standard; azalea pots. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St. Norristown, Pa. Pots — Before buying, write for prices. Geo. Keller & Son, 361-63 Hemdon St, near Wrightwood Ave.. Chicago. 111. Pot Eangers — Kramer's pot bangers. Fit all standard size pots from 2 to 10 Inches in diameter. Price with wire chain, $1 per doz. by express. Sample dozen by mall, $1.25. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, la. Fots — Standard flower pots, carefully packed In crates. Hilflnger Bros.' Pottery, Fort Bd- wards. N. Y. Fots — Red pots. Sample pot and price list on application. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Pots — Red standard flower pots. Frlc* list and sample on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. Bauer, Prop., Paducah. Ky. Fots — Red clay pots. Thin, light, por- ous. Sample orders receive prompt at- tention. Syracuse Pottery Co.. Syracuse, N. Y. Pots — Standard flower pots. W« oaa save you money. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Wash- ington, D. C. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igo5. The American Florist. 365 Fots — Standard flower pots. The Whllldin Pottery Co., Philadel- phia, Pa.; Jersey City, N. J.; Long Island City, N. T. PotB — Pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge, Mass.: Long Island City. N. Y. Prlntiugr — iBest engravings and Illus- trations of every description for cata- logues. Send for estimates. Globe Engraving & Electrotype Co., 404-27 Dearborn St.. Chicago. Blbbon — Klbbon specialists. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St., Phila- delphla. Pa. Seed Bagrs — For the trade. Pull line In Manila, white, amber or colored laid papers. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass. Seed Cases — Heller's mice proof seed cases. Heller & Co.. Montclalr, N. J. supping Boxes, Etc. — Cut flower boxes, waterproof, corner lock style. No charge for printing on orders above 260 boxes. Cash. Livingston Seed Co., Box 104, Colum- bus, Ohio. Smilaz — 100,000 Smilax. Ready June 1. Send for prices. ^ Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Stakes — We can save you money on galvanized wire rose staJces and tylns wires. Igoe Bros., 226 No. 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Supplies — Importers and manufactur- ers of florists' supplies. Reed & Keller. 122 W. 26th St., New York. Supplies — ^Manufacturers and Import- ers. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa, Supplies — Importers and manufactur- ers of florists' supplies. Write for our new catalogue F; our prices may Inter- est you. L. Baumann & Co., 76-78 Wabash Ave.. Chicago, 111. Supports, Carnation — Model extension carnation supports. Igoe Bros., 226 N. 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Tobacco Stems — Fresh tobacco stems, $1.50 per bale of 300 lbs. W. C. Beckert. Allegheny, Pa. Vases — Iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. Manufactured by McDonald Bros., Columbus, O. "" Wired " Toothpicks-^} 1'. 60 per 1 070007 $6.25 per 50,000. Sample free. Manufactured by W. J. Cowee, Ber- lin, N. Y. Wire Work— E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wire Work — Largest wire work mak- ers in the west. E. F. Winterson Co., 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Construction Materials, Boilers, Etc. Boilers — The Plerson boiler for water or steam; a coal saver. Adapted to use any kind of fuel. The Pierson-Sefton Co.. West Side Ave., Jersey City. N. J. Boilers — Boilers and boiler tubes. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. S6th and Iron Sts., Chicago, 111. Boilers — Get our prices. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave.. Brooklsrn. N. Y. Boilers — Hitch Ings new Mogul boilers for hot water or steam. Hot water radi- ation from 4,200 square feet and up. Steam radiation from 2,600 square feet and up. Horticultural architects and builders. Hltchings & Co., 233 Mercer St., New York. Boilers — Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Steam and hot water. Glblln & Co., Utica. N. T. BoUers — Improved greenhouse boiler, made of best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Kroeschell Bros. Co., 45 Erie St, Chl- cago. Boilers — "Entirely satisfactory." That's what prominent florists say of the celebrated Furman boilers. Particularly well adapted for greenhouse heating. Write for illustrated catalogue and spe- cial florists' prices. The Herenden Mfg. Co., Dept. Am., Geneva, N. Y. BoUers — Send for prices and cata- logues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Engines— Two streams of water for 1 hour cost 2 cents if you use a Stand- ard pumping engine. Catalogue A will tell you how it does it. The Standard Pump & Engine Co., Cleveland. Ohio. BoUers — Water tube steam boiler. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. BoUers — About "Bumham" boilers. Write today to our New York ofllce for our greenhouse heating and ventilating catalogue. XjutA & Bumham Co., St. James Bldg., 1133 Broadway. General ofBce and works. IrvIngton-on-Hudson, N. Y. Heaters— Crop Insurance. Life insur- ance Is valuable because It guarantees outcome. "Gurney" heaters, "Bright Idea," "Doric" and "400 Series" do the same for your hot house; they guarantee the crop. Save 20 per cent on coal bill; produce an even heat; simple to operate; wear longer than others. Don't buy or exchange until you Investigate. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 74 Franklin St., Boston, Mass.; Ill Fifth Ave., New York City. BnUdlng' material. — Lumber for green- house benches. Ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. We are In special position to fur- nish "Pecky Cypress;" everything In pine and hemlock building lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co.. Cor. Weed St. and Hawthorne, Chicago. Bolldlng Material — Gulf cypress green- house material. Hot bed sash. We fur- nish everything for building, S. Jacobs & Sons. 1365-73 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. BtUldlng Material — Hot bed sash and building lumber. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. BnUdlng Material — ^Material from World's Fair, hothouse sash, pipe, 100,- 000,000 feet of lumber, sash and doors. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago, or World's Fair Grounds, St. Louis. Building Material — Cypress Is far more durable than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men fur- nished to superintend erection when de- sired. The A. T. Steams Lumber Co., Nepon- set, Boston, Mass. Building Material — Every type of greenhouse manufactured, also all greenhouse fittings. The Pierson-Sefton Co., West Side ' Ave., Jersey City, N. J. BuUding Material — Sun cured cypress, greenhouse material, also hot bed sash. Tennessee red cypress posts, Pecky cypress bench lumber. Foley Mfg. Co.. 471 W. 22d St., Chi- cago. BuUdlng Material — Greenhouse mate- rial of any description. John C. Monlnger Co., 412-22 Haw- thorne Ave., Chlca go. BnUdlng Material — Greenhouse mate- rial and hot-bed cash of Louisiana cypress and Washington red cedar. Our facilities Increased; our grades Invari- ably the best; our prices right Write for catalogue and estimate when figuring on your new houses. A. Dletsch Co., 615-21 Sheflleld Ave., Chicago. BuUdlngr Material — Our designs em- body best features greenhouse construc- tion; best grade gulf cypress used. Red cedar posts. Iron fittings, hot-bed sash. Lockland Lumber Co.. Lockland. O. Qlass — Window glass. Greenhous* glass a specialty. H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randolph St. Chicago. 111.. Glass — French and American "Whlt» Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St., New York; 101 Portland St, Boston. Olass — Roofing glass, etc. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 36tl> and Iron Sts.. Chicago. Glass — Glass at wholesale. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushlns Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Glass — Good brands, quick shipments, large stock; warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d St and Union Place, Chicago, 111. Glass — Tank window glass. Hothoua* glass a specialty. D. C. Cunningham Glass Co., Pltt^ burg. Pa. Glass — Plate and window glasK Greenhouse glass a specialty. Sprague-Smlth Co., 206 Randolph St, Chicago. Glass — Greenhouse glass. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-14eS Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. T. Glass — For sale cheap, in quantities not less than 300 boxes. 500 boxes 16x18, dbl. thick B. $2.60; 400 boxes 16x20, dbl. thick A. $3; 500 boxes, 16x20. dbl. thick B. $2.80; 500 boxes 16x24, dbl. thick A. $3. Above prices net cash, f. o. b. Chicago, March or April shipment. Special prices other sizes, ship east or west. James H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Glazing Points — See the point? Holds glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 points, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pa. Greenhouse Construction — Eureka greenhouses the best and lowest In prices All houses erected at factory and shipped to purchasers with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so any person can put up. Dillon Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Blooms- burg, Pa, Gutters — Garland's gutters will keep snow and Ice ofC your glass. A sampis of our gutter Is on exhibition at Chi- cago Flower Growers' Market Send for catalogue. Geo. M. Garland, Des Platnes, 111. Gutters — New duplex gutter, only drip proof gutter on the market. E. HIppard, Youngstown, O. Gutters — Jennings Improved Iron gut- ter. Dlller, Caskey & Co., Sixth and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa. Iron Fittings — Patent Iron bench fit- tings and roof supports. Dlller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa, Iron Fittings, Etc. — Send for prices. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. Paint, Putty, Etc. — The Jas. H. Rica Co.. 80-82 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Paint, Putty, Eto.^ — H. M. Hooker Coi, 59 W. Randolph St, Chicago. Faint, Putty, Etc. — Metropolitan Mate- rial Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Faint, Putty, Etc. — Twemlow's Old English liquid putty; stops all cracks and crevices in sash or roof of green- house. Sold by supply houses in Chi- cago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Allegheny, Phil- adelphia, New York, Buffalo, Boston, Baltimore, etc. Made by Hammond's Slug Shot Works, FlshklU-on-Hudson, N. Y. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 366 The American Florist. Mar. i8. Pipes, Iron FittluiTB, Etc. — Galvanized Iron sash hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks, U bolts, galvanized turn buckles and wire. Fittings for Purlin and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St, Chi- cago. Pipes and Iron Plttlscps — S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Steam Traps — Steam traps save coal. Return steam trap, used by up-to-date greenhouse men, returns condensed water from the heating colls In green- house. Have been in use over 30 years. Insures an even temperature. Albany Steam Trap Co., Albany, N. T, Bteam Traps — The Standard return Bteam trap has no equal for simplicity of working. E. Hlppard. Toungstown. Ohio. Steam Traps — ^Morehead traps Insure free circulation In colls. Save fuel. American Blower Co., Detroit, Mich. Tiling — Floor tile. I have about 35,000 feet second hand floor tile in good condition for sale at a bargain. Small quantities if needed. Clare, 170 Madison St.. Chicago. Ventilating Apparatus — Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-1373 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Ventilators — We furnish high grade ventilating apparatus, raising the sashes In greenhouses and other build- ings. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broad- way, New York. General office and works, Irvlngton-on-Hudson, N. Y. Ventilators — The New Departure ven- tilating appliance, cheapest and best. If you doubt, try it and be convinced. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. VentUatlniT Apparatus — Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ventilating' Apparatus — Send for cir- culars. Diller, Caskey & Co., cor. 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Ventilators — Evans' Improved Chal- lenge ventilating apparatus. Quaker City Machine Works, Rich- mond, Ind. Ventilators — The Standard ventilating machinery; original machine with self- oiling cups; most powerful, least com- plicated, very compact. E. Hlppard, Youngstown, O. Ventilators — Foley ventilating appar- atus. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chi- cago. Ventilators — Hand ventilators, etc. The King Construction Co., N. Tona- wanda, N. Y. BOOKS rOR nORISTS. The time is coming along when these are needed and opportunity at band for reading them. Every one of the following should be in your library. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. (Powell). — A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A vol- ume of 140 pages, with twenty-two illustrations. 50 cents. ASPABAQUS (Hexamer). — A practical treatise on the planting^ cultivation, harvesting and preserving of aspara- gus, with notes on its history and bot- any. This book is mainly devoted to the culinary kinds of asparagus, but there is also some reference to the ornamental species. 50 cents. The Goldfish (Mulertt). — A num- ber of florists find goldfish an attract- ive and paying addition to their busi- ness. The best advice is given in every department of the. subject, including construction and care - f the parlor aquarium, in this volume of 160 pages, handsomely illustrated. $2.00. Handy Manual (J. W. Johnson). — A new work, fully illustrated with plans, etc., on greenhouse heating and ventilating, by a practical steam and hot water heating engineer of long experience. Eeplete with valuable information. 125 pages. $1.00. Landscape Gardening (Waugh). — This is a very useful little book on the art of landscape gardening. It will be found exceptionally valuable to ama- teurs, as it covers in detail the numer- ous problems that come to the owners of email gardens. It is freely illus- trated and the pictures have been chosen with a view to informing the reader rather than decorating the book. 50 cents. Mushrooms: How to Grow Them (Falconer). — The only American book on the subject, 29 illustrations. Writ- ten by a practical mushroom grower who tells the whole story so tersely and plainly that a child can understand it. This book has increased mushroom growing in this country three fold in three years. $1.50. Success in Market Gardening (Bawson). — ^Written by one of the most prominent and successful market gardeners in the country, and who has the largest glasshouses for forcing vege- tables for market in America. Outdoor and indoor crops are treated. Illus- trated, $1.00. American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. The Mower that will Kill all the Weed* in Your Lawn. It you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your grass without breaking the- small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and the weeds, ill disappear. The Clipper will do It. Ask your dealer for them. If Ihey have not got them, below is the price: No. 1— 12-in. Mower, $5: No. 2— 15-in. Mower, $8; No. 3— I8-in. Mower, $7; No. 4— 2l-in< Mower, 88. Send draft, money-order or reg. letter. Please mention the A meri'can Florist when •writing, LeMoniteurd'Horticulture For Horticullurists and Orchid Growers. Edited at Paris et Luclen Chaure and Otto Ballif. The representative GaideniDg Paper of French Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen. Sample copies free. The largest circulation in France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland. Twice every month. Subscription per year; With the colored plates, S2.30; without the colored plates, SI. 20. 14 Rue de Sevres 14, PARIS, France. GREAT BRITISH SUCCESS GMPBELL'S PkTENT SULPHUR VIPORISER. -^-^r'- <\-K^'^''^yk::-^'''^^^m-^:^_ An apparatus which safely vaporises sulphur in greenhouses to cure Mildew and Disease attacks on Koses, Vines, TomatoeSt Chrysanthemums, Cucum- bers, Strawberries, Etc. Also kills tbat dreaded pest Eed Spider. Hundreds of Unsolicited Testimonials. Royal Irish Nurseries, Newtownards, Co. Down, May 13. 1903. Please send us another of your Patent Sulphur Vaporisers, and much oblige. We are very pleased with results obtained from that sent. Alex. Dickson & Sons, Ltd. The Nurseries, Exmoutb, Devon, October 17, 1903. I have given your Patent Sulphur Vaporisers a thorough trial, and am more than pleased with the result. Generally, before housing my Show Chrysan- themum Plants each one is laid on its side and well syringed with some kind of Fungicide, with the idea of destroying any Mildew or other disease. This is a tiresome and expensive item where several thousands of plaots have to be so treated. With your Sulphur Vaporiser this is obviated, for after thoroughly vapor- ising the house every spot or symptom of Mildew nas disappeared. One variety was badly infected, and after the treatment mentioned I have been interested to note the gradual disappearance of the Mildew. The expanding blooms were in no way injured by the sulphur, and I consider the Vaporisers have already paid their cost. W. J. Godfbet, Chrysanthemum Specialist. The Gardeners* Chronicle, page 32, January li, 1905, states, Vine Mildew: W. A correspondent who at our request made trial of Campbell's Patent Vapor- iser was thoroughly satisfied with the result, and recommends its use in glass houses in which Grape Vines, Peaches, Cucumbers, Roses, Chrysanthemums and similar plants are grown. The principle consists In heating the sulphur in a vessel having a funnel- shaped outlet, the tube of which is loosely closed by a pyriform hollow glass ball, which rises or falls according to the pressure of the hot sulphur vapor inside, thus allowing of the passage of the sulphur vapor, but at the same time preventing the entrance of hot air into cylinders where It oould set fire to the heated sulphur. Prices and further particulars fromilmporters: VAUGHAN*8 SEKD STOKE, 14 ISarclay St.. New York, A. T. BODDINGTON, 343 West 14th St.. New York. BLACKIK BROS., 44 Alleu St., Halifax. Nova Scotia, Can. The American Patent Rights of this apparatus are on sale. For particulars apply EXORS. R. CAMPBELL, Water St., Manchester, England. fm ^mrmm Wmmm MmErica is "the Praw of the JIbsseI; there may be mare comfort Umidships, but. we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seaa." Vol. XXIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, MARCH 25. 1905. No. 877 TLiiiiE iMmmmm f^mmm TWSMTIBTH YEAB. Copyright 1905, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. PUBLISKKD BVBBT SATUKDAT BT AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn St., Chicago. Eastern OfHce: 439 Sixth Ave., New York. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, J2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes hall-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Ofi'Icees— J. C. Vaughan. Chicago, president; J. R. Freeman, Washington, D. C., vice-presi- dent; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Room 11, Boston. Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City. Pa., treasurer. Twenty-flrst annual meeting at Washington, D. C, August, 1905. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Boston, 1906. Albebt M. Heer, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., March 23-36, 1905. Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass., secretary. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Exhibition at Chicago about June 15. Arthur H. FBWEE3, Newton Highlands, Mass., secretary. ROSE NUMBER WITH REPORT OF ROSE MEETING NEXT WEEK SEHD ADVERTISEMENTS NOW, PALMS AND FERNS. Before Easter. Indications of more active growth are readily noticed among plants of this character at this season, many of the palms pushing up new leaves and assuming what may be termed a grow- ing color, while in the fern house the young fronds in their various delicate tints are appearing in multitudes. These indications also point to a period of decided activity on the part of the grower, for much potting may now be done, and a general rearrangement of the stock, with the possible exception of those plants that may be required for Easter trade. A lack of space will sometimes hamper this work until after the Easter plants are out of the way, but if it is possible to arrange for it there will be considerable gain by doing some part of the potting before this late Easter. Of course much depends upon the weather, but as a general rule after the plants begin to grow there is an advan- tage in early potting, from the fact that the stock becomes nicely established before the time arrives for the fires to be done away with for the season. It is doubtless poor economy to stop firing the greenhouses containing tender plants too early in the summer, but after so long and expensive a winter as this has been, the majority of growers are anxious to ease up on the coal pile as soon as possible. During the next two or three months we find that plants generally take up a great deal of water, the combination of fire heat, sunshine and strong winds encouraging rapid evaporation, and in addition to these circumstances it becomes necessary to ventilate much more freely. Some palms bleach out in color from exposure to the full sunshine, and while little or no permanent injury is done to them by this exposure, yet the possible purchasers of these plants are likely to find fault with such light-colored stock, from the fact that they are unable to distinguish between a sun-bleacheil areca, for example, and one that has an attack of yellows. On this account it is best to pay attention to shading early enough in the season to avoid the loss of color, but remembering that a much less dense shade is needed now than in July and August. Our practice is to shade the west side of the houses some two or three weeks earlier in the season than the east side, thus giving the plants the benefit of the full light of the morn- ing sun for a time, but sheltering them from the glare of the afternoon, the date upon which the shade is applied varying according to the state of the weather. Late frosts and possible snows in March are also quite trying to the shading material, but it pays better to lose an occasional coat of paint rather than to have some of the best plants spoiled by a sunburn. One of the most tedious operations in the fern house is that of pricking out into pans or flats the young seedling ferns that will now be growing more rapidly, the usual method being that of transferring the seedlings from the seed pots to the fresh soil in small blocks or clumps, the transfer being made with a small spatula or paddle of wood, and the seedlings being simply pressed gently into the surface of the soil, for at this stage of growth there are few of them that have more than some tiny root hairs beneath the prothallus. There is some advantage in using sterilized soil for these seedling ferns, from the fact that such a practice kills the weed seeds and also fungus that may be pres- ent in the soil, the sterilizing being done either with steam or by baking slightly over a fire. And, trifling though some of these details may seem to be, yet they all count in the final result in fern culture. The usual time for the first trans- planting of seedling ferns is just as soon as the first tiny fronds show among the prothalli, for at this time the seedlings are more readily moved than they may be after the fronds get up, and besides this gives the crowded youngsters a better chance to expand. But these seedlings are very tender and especially susceptible to dr.aughts, in consequence of which it is best that this work should be performed either in the fern house or in a protected portion of the potting shed, and as soon as a pan or flat is completed it should at once be given a careful watering with a fine rose on the watering can, and then put away, being protected from full sunshine at all times. Fungus and snails are two of the chief difficulties the grower of seed- ling ferns has to contend with, either of which may do much harm in a few hours. The first is less likely to appear in a house that is well and carefully ventilated, the object being to provide 368 The American Florist. Mar. 25, plenty of fresh air and to dry up the superfluous moisture from the miniature plants without causing strong draughts The Late Frank H. Brard. (See obituary page 377.) over them or exposing them to the full sun, but it is sometimes very difiieult to avoid an outbreak of fungus among the young ferns when the weather hap- pens to remain damp and cloudy for several days together, as is liable to occur in late winter and early spring. The snails have voracious appetites for young fern fronds, and these pests must be watched for and trapped. The seedling ferns must at all times be kept moist, but all watering should be done early in the day in order to allow them to dry off before night, and from the fact that these young plants have as yet but few roots it will not be found necessary to water them fre- quently. Adiantum rhodophyllum, A. Victoria and A. Farleyense are among the useful ferns that are i^ropagated by means of division of the crowns, these spteies having a habit of producing a multitude of small crowns that may be readily divided, the divisions being either planted in rows in a light soil, or sand and chopped sphagnum moss, in a propagating frame, the latter being kept at a temperatilre of about 70° and reasonably moist, or may be pricked out into pans or flats and the latter placed in the frame under the same conditions. If properly eared for these divided crowns will soon throw up a frond or two, at the same time forming roots, and may then be potted off into 2-inch pots in much the same manner as though they were seedlings. All three of these adiantums are quite tender in the small state, but the first two are very beautiful little ferns for fern- eries owing to their compact habit and large pinna;, and the third species, or variety rather, is now becoming so well known and admired as to need no fur- ther recommendation at this time. The nephrolepises that were planted out on benches for stock during the lat- ter part of the winter will now be growing freely and throwing out run- ners in quantity, the young plants so produced being taken off from time to time and potted up into small pots, and will be benefited by shading from the sun for a week or two until they com- mence to root, after which the full light will encourage a shorter and more sturdy growth. W. H. Taplin. Porcli Palms. Ed. Amekican Florist:— Can palms be grown with success in a porch enclosed about the sides with glass and the roof and floor of lumber? The porch is circular and is on the north side of the house, as shown in enclosed photograph. The dimensions are 50x60 feet and 12 feet high. Will it be necessary to tile the floor? The palms would have to be grown in this porch the year around. What tempera- ture should be maintained, the heating pipes being connected with the boiler which heats the house? D. N. M. A number of the hardier species of The Late Charles T. Siebert. (See issue March 18, page 329. ) palms may be grown in such a porch as that described, provided that a night temperature of 55° to 58° can be main- tained by making attachments to the regular heating apparatus. If the space beneath the porch floor is enclosed it would not be necessary to tile the floor, though it would be an improvement to do so, but if there is an open space beneath the floor that is exposed to the outer air, it would be better to lay a second floor with an air space between the two, so as to overcome the coldness of the floor in winter weather. The plants grown in such a structure would be inclined to draw toward the light and consequently would need turning around about once a week in order to keep them upright. If the plants are to be grown in this enclosed porch throughout the year, it would also be very necessary to make liberal provision for ventilation during the warm weather by having a number of the enclosing sashes movable. Among the species of palms that are best adapted for such use are Ehapis flabelli- formis, Chamffirops exeelsa, Kentia Forsteriana and K. Belmoreana, Phos- nix Canariensis, Livistona australis, Livistona chinensis, and Coeos australis. W. H. Tai'lin. WITH THE GROWERS Adolphus Gude, WasMngton, D. C. Adolphus Gude, senior member of the firm of A. Gude & Brother, Washington, D. C, a portrait of whom is herewith presented, is among the most enterpris- ing and successful growers of the national capital. Though growing a general stock, Mr. Gude has for several years made a specialty of American Beauty roses, with which he has been very successful. In addition to manag- ing their extensive range of green- houses he finds time to attend to other important business interests. He is a prominent member of the Masonic fra- ternity, being eminent commander of De Molay commandery No. 4, K. T., of Washington. He was recently presented with a beautiful silver service by the members of the chapter of which he is past high priest. Mr. Gude is married and has an interesting family. S. E. Hansen & Lundsted, Passaic, N. J. Hansen & Lundsted, of Passaic, N. J., who started up their new greenhouses late last summer, now find it necessary to increase the length of their large house by adding to it 100 feet. The entire length, when completed, will be 300 feet, with a width of 40 feet. The present house was erected by the firm themselves, the material being supplied by the John C. Moninger Company, of Chicago. At this establishment, which comprises 10,000 feet of glass in two houses, roses and carnations are prin- cipally grown. The carnations are look- ing very fine, and attest the skill of the new firm as growers. The varieties planted are Challenger, Mrs. G. M. Bradt, Joost, Harlowarden, Fair Maid, Ethel Ward, Mrs. Lawson, Hinsdale and Adolphus Gude. Enchantress. The roses, which have been handicapped by their late plant- ing, are Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate and Killarney. The product of the firm is taken almost exclusively by florists in Passaic and nearby towns. igor. The American Florist. 369 Desirable American Hawthorns. PAET n. Crataegus Durobrivensis, Sargent, belongs to a section known as the dila- tatje, characterized by usually medium sized, nearly globose, scarlet fruit, and •mth stout, broad, triangular calyx lobes, and broadly ovate leaves. C. Durobri- vensis, is usually a tall upright branoh- esee valley, and extends more or less abundantly into Canada. The large saucer shaped flowers, one inch or more in diameter, with twenty stamens, and dark crimson or maroon anthers, come into bloom during the last week in May. The crimson, oblong, glaucous fruit, full and rounded at the ends, on large drooping clusters, ripens at the end of September, GROUP OF CRATiEGUS FORMOSA IN THE FOREGROUND. ing shrub fifteen to eighteen feet in height, with olive-gray stems. It is a common species on the banks of the Genesee river at Rochester and is found at Niagara Falls, and at London, Ontario. The large showy blossoms, with twenty to twenty-five stamens, and rose colored anthers, on compound smooth corymbs, flower in the last week in May. The bright scarlet, lustrous, globose, handsome fruit, ripens about the end of September, and persists with- out loss of color until the month of January. The persistent character of the fruit of this species renders it highly valuable as a decorative plant. Crataegus coccinoides, Ashe, is some- what like the last, but differs in the dark gray branches, smaller flowers, thinner corymbs, and the fruit is not nearly as persistent. This, however, is a handsome species, as we saw it at the Arnold Arboretum. It is found from southern Illinois to eastern Missouri. Crataegus formosa, Sargent, belongs to a section known as the pruinosse, which is known by fruit of. medium size, red, more or less five-angled, and always glaucous or pruinose, and leaves thick and leathery. C. formosa is a tall branching shrub twelve to fifteen feet in height, with a spreading head. It is not uncommon around Rochester, Buffalo and Niagara Falls. The large showy flowers with twenty stamens ami white anthers, on smooth thin corymbs, year 926.00 per month and board. Send references In first letter. BoBDEN Stock Farm, Tontl, 111. Help Wanted— Young man for general green- house work; commercial place; steady job and good home; state age. experience, where last employed and wages per month with board. Geo. S. Beldcng, Middletown, N. Y. Help Wanted— Good reliable man for general greenhouse work; must be sober and a good worker. Wages $12.00 per week. References required. Stale age and nationality. Box 201, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A good grower of roses, carna- tions, chrysanthemums and general stock of plants. Must be sober and good worker. State age, experience and wages expected with refer- ences. Address SuNNYsiDE Greenhouses, Owosso, Mich. Help Wanted— Young man with at least three years' experience at general greenhouse work; one preferred that has worked around small places; mostly bedding plants; pay not over $0 per week. No work evenings or Sunday. Steady job. Address Gus Knoch, Woodmere, Mich. Help Wanted- Competent reliable foreman for three greenhouses; must be a man with unques- tioned ability and character, and that is well- versed in growing carnations, roses and general line of plants; also capable of helping In floral work and decorating. Permanent place for right man; one who speaks German preferred. For particulars address Charles Otto Horn, Grandon Greenhouses, Helena, Mont. Help Wanted— For an important establish- ment in Germany comprising nurseries and greenhouses, with a specialty of cut flowers, a first-class German manager; age between 30 and 40, Protestant, with good recommendations. He must understand the general management and special treatment of roses and carnations. Wages 875.00 per month, share in profits, residence and fue'l. Permanent appointment for the right man. Apply at once, sending copies of testimonials and references. Convenient offers are answered in the midst of April. Address Box 206, care American Florist. Wanted — To lease greenhouses, not less than 15,000 square feet of ^lass, suitable for growingout flowers. Must be in good condition and well heated. Term not less than five years. Also some land. Ohio or Indians preferred. State particulars. Address Box 202, care American Florist. For Sale— A well stocked greenhouse for $760. Wm. Ballard, Perry, Iowa. For Sale — A good business, in a fine town. Doesn't require a fortune. Investigate. Address Box 221, care American Florist. For Sale— Owing to the death of the proprietor, the greenhouses and stock of the Lake Geneva Floral Co., established in 1890 are offered for sale. A good opening for a practical man. W. H. Hammersley, Lake Geneva, Wis For Sale — Greenhouses and retail store in Gal- veston, Tex. Owing to Illness will dispose of a good business at a reasonable rate. Have worked up a fine trade and the possibilities are unlimited. Full particulars may be bad by addressing Box 175, oare American Florist. For Sale — 1,5C0 feet IH-inch wrought iron pipe, Soperft.; 400 ft. 2-lnch 7c: 230 ft. 3-inoh 15o; threaded and coupled, good as new. Also a quan- tity of miscellaneous oast iron fittings two years old, at 70 percent of store prices. WERiCK Bros. Co., Pine Ridge, Buffalo, N. Y. For Sale or Leaae— An exceptional bargain for right party; greenhouses with 8,000 square feet of glass. Hot-water heating plant with practically new boilers. 2H acres of good land in fine location. Well established business In full operation. Apply to Anna W. Kiddbr, Waltham, Mass. For Sale — A well established business in a thriving town in Indiana; 14,000 square feet of glass,' up-to-date stock in fine condition, of roses, carnations and miscellaneous stock. An exceptional opportunity, as owner wishes to retire. Cash or payments. Last year's sales, over $5,000. Address Box 195, oare American Florist. For Saio— Greenhouse business consisting of 9 houses. 22,000 feet of glass, V/i acres of ground, 6 room dwelling house, with bath, out-nouse of 2 rooms for help, barn, 2 horses, 4 wagons, buggy, 2 40 horse-power boilers, city water plenty, well, Morehead trap coal, cost 11.80 per load of 45 bushels, one wagon can haul 10 loads per day, easy terms, located 9 miles from Pittsburg, good retail trade, good wholesale market. Will sell entire plant or sell houses and lease land. Any other information cheerfully given. T. P. McCoRMiCK, Pittsburg Florists" Ex., 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. 378 The American Florist. Mar. 25, Cinciunatl. MAEKET DTTLL. Trade the past week was a little quiet and stocks accumulated ac- cordingly; especially is this true of car- nations. Good Lawsons went begging at 2 cents and ordinary varieties sold at 50 cents and $1.00 per hundred. Bulbous stock is a glut and it is need- less to talk about values. ANNTJAL CAENATION EXHIBITION. There were few exhibitors at the an- nual carnation exhibition of the Cincin- nati Florists' Society March 11 in the club rooms at the Jabez Elliott Flower Market. They certainly did themselves proud for they put up the very best show of carnations ever seen in the club rooms. The only detriment to the show was lack of room, for at times it was utterly impossible to get through the crush of people. As Mr. Hill remarked: "This show should have been held down on Fourth street in one of the empty store rooms, so that the public might have a better opportunity of viewing the flowers;" but as our city is enjoying an unprecedented boom at present and store rooms on Fourth street are at a premium we had to sub- mit to the inevitable and go to the club rooms. The exhibitors were: The E. G. Hill Company and Ed. Euch of Bichmond, Ind.; Honaker of Lexington, Ky.; H. Weber & Son, Oakland, Md.; W. E. Hall, Clyde, O., and Messrs. C. C. Murphy, J. W. Bodgers, R. Witter- staetter and George & Allan of this city. Among the varieties were noticed: Fiancee, Cardinal, Lady Bountiful, Fla- mingo, The Belle, My Maryland, Pat- ten, Lawson and Enchantress. The seed- lings were too numerous to describe ow- ing to a lack of time on the part of the writer, but without wishing to be pre- sumptuous would say that I doubt if their equal was ever seen in this coun- try. Judge Theo. Bock of Hamilton, O., said he had his hands full in award- ing the prizes in some of the classes as competition was very close. His deci- sions, however, gave general satisfaction as there were no comments heard. The awards follow: Best vase white R. Witterstaetter, firsts E. G. Hill Com- pany, second; Chicago Carnation Com- pany, third. Best vase light pink, E. Witter- staetter, first; Honaker, second; E. G. Hill Company, third. Best vase dark pink, E. Witter- staetter, first; Chicago Carnation Com- pany, second; Honaker, third. Best vase red, The E. G. Hill Com- pany, first; E. Witterstaetter, second; Ed. Euch, third. Best vase variegated, E. G. Hill Company, first; Chicago Carnation Com- pany, second. Best 100 mixed, E. 6. Hill Company, first; Chicago Carnation Company, sec- ond; J. W. Bodgers, third. Best 25 seedlings, B. Witterstaetter took all three premiums. Best general display, E. Witterstaet- ter. The E. G. ffill Conipany showed a vase of Eichmond which was admired more than anything in the hall by the public. In the evening the local flo- rists gave a banquet at the Gibson house to the out of town florists and a pleasant hour was spent. NEWS NOTES. Judge Bock was presented with a handsome meerschaum smoking set by the Cincinnati Florists' Society March 11, in appreciation of the able services rendered by him as judge of the exhibitions the past season. A. Sunderbruch 's Sons last week used 20,000 violets for a funeral order. The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune on March 12 began a series of ar- ticles on gardening written by Mr. John Thorpe, and we look forward to quite a treat for the next two months as they will appear every Sunday for that length of time. Visitors: E. G. Hill, Ed. Buch, of Bichmond, Ind.; O. Honaker and Will Gerlach, of Lexington, Ky.; Theo. Bock, Hamilton, O.; Mr. Weber, of Oakland, Md., and Joseph Goldman, Middletown, Ohio. A. O. San Francisco. MARKET CONDITIONS. There seems to be a fair amount of business notwithstanding the advent of the Lenten season. While there is a heavy supply along nearly all lines prices seem to hold out fairly well, rul- ing about the same as last week. There is still a scarcity of first class roses and it will probably be some time yet before the first grade is in the market in sufii- cient quantity. Violets are over for the season, only a few stray lots of double being obtainable. There is a great quantity of carnations coming in daily, some of which are bringing very low figures. Enchantress seems to hold up well and is still bringing top figures. The market is flooded with Lawson, good, bad and indifferent. Many of the leading growers claim that this variety is running out or deteriorating, and such seems to be the case with many of them, judging by the quality of the blooms received. Bulbous stock is plen- tiful. Smilax is going well at an ad- vanced price. NOTES OF THE TRADE. The idea of having one day set apart each year for the celebration of Bur- bank day is spreading rapidly all over the Pacific coast. In Santa Eosa, the home of the famous scientist, March 17 has been designated as Burbank day, and native trees will be planted throughout the county, and as far as possible, choice will be made of Bur- bank's creations. After this year March 7 will be the day in this county. Mr. Burbank has been notified that the city of Spokane, Wash., is to have a Burbank day in the course of a few weeks, and all over that city plants that owe their origin to the "wizard of horticulture" will be planted. The great flower carnival of the city of Oakland, which it is proposed to hold in April, will not be held at the Emery- ville race track as was at first the intention. The vigorous protests which were lodged against the proposition by the various beneficiary organizations, the churches and the labor unions, have had their effect, and at the last meet- ing of the directors of the carnival it was voted not to hold the affair at the race track. As yet it is an open ques- tion where it will be held. The Menlo Park Horticultural Soci- ety at its meeting Thursday night decided to hold a spring exhibition in April. A committee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements. Hilda M. Feckheimer, a floral deeo- rntor at 1150 Sutter street, has filed a petition in bankruptcy, with liabilities of $2,077. Her assets are $707. Fick & Faber, the carnation special- ists, suffered a loss of several hundred dollars recently owing to an accident ta their boiler. James Brown has resigned his posi- tion of head gardener to the Taylor estate at Menlo Park. Norma. Pittsburg. Business is very irregular, yet it may be called good, for three or four days of good business each week easily puts the balance in our favor. Stock of all kinds is plentiful and moving out in fine order. The few fine days of spring weather that we had in succes- sion started the sale of ferns, palms and seeds. FLORISTS ' CLUB. Eose night at the Florists' and Gar- deners' Club produced unbounded evi- dence of the widespread interest that centers in the monthly meetings of the club. The attendance was good and the members mixed, and lots of valuable- information divulged as to just how some of the growers grew the fine stock that was presented for inspection and discussion. There were also exhibits of primroses, cyclamens, cinerarias, Dutch hyacinths, etc. When daffodils were presented for inspection Wm. Falconer brought out an interesting discussion in which several Dutch bulb representa- tives participated. The announcement of the death of Charles T. Siebert was- received with regret. The names of four applicants were presented for membership. NOTES. The sheriff closed T. Ulam & Com- pany out last Friday. Lloyd Swarthout, of Washington, is the petitioner of the process. Excessive rent is regarded as the main cause of the failure, as Tom Ulam is a hustler and did a big busi- ness. Downtown stores are preparing for usual floods, which flood their cellara and sometimes enter the stores of those nearest the Allegheny river. Charles T. Siebert 's new store with palm and fern houses attached will open March 23 and will be managed by E. Zieger. W. B. Flemm is building a new house- on the same site of his former one which was destroyed by fire a few weeks ago. A. T. Lorch, of De Haven, Pa., will erect five new houses. Three will be 40 X 300 feet and two 20 x 125 feet. L. I. Neff, who recently purchased the Elliott plant at Cheswick, is making his home there. Eobert Schenk has taken a position with Charles T. Siebert. Visitor: James A. Eastwell, of Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, O. Fred Burki is suffering from a broken rib received by a fall. E. L. M. Palmer, Mass. — C. A. and L. A. Boyce have bought the Eandall place on " North Main street and will build large greenhouses on the property. Lawrence, Mass. — A. H. Waglandi will build a greenhouse for show pur- poses on Broadway. The new house will be about 21x55 feet, and ready for occu- pancy by April 1. igo5. The American Florist. 379 Don't Get in a Rut. Too many Florists buy their flowers without thinking much about whether they could do better elsewhere. Don't get in a rut. Look around. If you can't do better than you now are, you will be all the better satisfied after you make sure of it. We know yoU can do better. Our price list (sent on request) will present one argument; the Quality (a trial order will convince you) will clinch the argument. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Qrowers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone Long Distance Central 879. (Sf^^lf?^^ NEW ALL P rices: IOOLBS.@8< ;200LBS.@74; ^500Lgl@7y ,5T0CK SIZES VIUOHM'S SEED STORE, •4-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 14 Barclay St, NEW YORK. liLE Regan Printing House Larga run» of CATALOGUES Our Specialty. Write lor Figures. 83-91 Plymouth Place. CHICAGO. National Florists' Board of Trade, Office: 66 Pine Street, New York. Credit Reference Book, a subscription to our Credit List will cost you 810 a year, and it may ■ftve you 9100 the first month. Special Reports. We make a Bpecialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful ac- oounts. Why not go through your books at once And send us all the claims that are in arrears? Le Journal des Roses. Organ of the French Rosarlans. Published at Paris. Once a month with colored plates. Subicription $2.70 per Year. Sample Copies Free. ADMiNismiioN JOURNAL DES ROSES a SUISNES, Brie, Par Grisy-Suisnea. (Seine et Marne), FRANCE. Los Angeles, Cal. — Dr. A. D. Houghton, under the patronage of the Santa Fe railroad, will soon begin experiments in growing spineless cac- tus at several desert points along the road, notably at Victorville in the Mojave desert. HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line ot Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are DAG- GER, SI. 50 and FANCY FERNS, Al quality. SI. 50 per 1000. Discount on larger orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN CALAX, SI.OO per 1000. Laurel Festooning. Kood and full, bandmade &c and 6c per yd. Green and Sphagnum Moss, $1.00 per bbl. Sphagnum Mots. 50o per bag; 5 bags. %t.Wi. Ivy Leaves, S4.00 per fOOO. Sprengerl, 25c and 50c per bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, 50c per buach or string. Leucothoe Sprays, tl.OO per lOU: $7.50 per 1000. We also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies such as Tin Foil, Cut Wire, Corrueated Boxes, all sizes, Folding Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors, All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cyoas Leaves, Etc., Etc. stock is of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write for our price Orders by mail, telephone or telegraph will receive our most careful and prompt attention. L. D. 'Phone 2618 Main. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 8 and 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. N.Lecakes&Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. Tel. No. 1214 Madison Square Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & 34th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Qalax Leaves, Ferns and Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. ind Bronza ailax Leavn, 75o per lOOO. ^ FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX (Where quality la FIrat Conalderatlcn) Write, Wire or Phone the Introduoera, Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Emgreen.Ala. New Crop Southern Wild Smilax now ready in limited quantities. GEORGE GOTSONAS & CO., Wholesale and Retail 'Dealers in all kinds ol EVERGREENS. Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax. Phone 1202 Mad. Sq, MAIN STORE, 46 W. 29th SL. BRANCH, 66 W. 28th St, NEW YORK. THE KERVAN COMPANY, WHOLESALE DEALERS, All Decorating Evergreena, Galax, Leucothoe, Moaaea, Etc. 20 W. 27lh Street, NEW YORK. Tblbphons 1519 Madison S<). TO BUY OR SELL Advertlae In THE AMERICAN FLORIST. HARDY CUT FERNS. Fancy, $1 50; Daoger, $1.25 per mi. Galax, Brilliant Bronze or Green, 76c per lOuU: $6.50 per case of 10,000. Laurel Fealocning, baod-made, full sizes, 4c, 5c and 6o per yd. Made fresb dally from the woods. Send us your CHRISTMAS orders now and we will please you. Branch Laurel, 35o per large bundle. Southern Wild Smilax, per 50-Ib. case, $5.50, Laurel Wreathe and Prlnoeas Pine Wreathe, made all sizes and prices. Princes Pine by the lb. and made into roping. Tell us your wants and we will name you prices. Tel. OfBce. New Salem, Mass. Mllllnoton, Maaa. r HEADQUARTERS FOR "SUPERIOR QUALITY" BRAND Wild Smilax 2S, 35 and SO pound cases Chicago Market quotations. AL'WAYS ON HAND, AND IN ANY QUANTITY. NONE BETTER. E. F. WINTERSON CO., 46-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO- 380 The American Florist. Mar. 25, HIGH-GRAPE SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. ^"^ "°"^*^ S rX""' '"'""•' -SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR HANDLING LARGE ORDERS. WRITE, WIRE OR PHONE. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. E. H. Hunt, WnOLESALE=^ Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." ?6 Wabash Ave CHICAGO Whol^ale f[ower/\arK^ MtLWAUEEE, March 22. Rosea, Beaut;, long, per doz. 5 00 " " med. " 2.00® 8 00 " " short " .75 " Liberty 6.00@I2.00 " Chatenay 6.00@IO.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00@10 00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3 00@I0 00 " Perle 3.00@800 Carnations 1.60® 4.00 Smllax 12.50@15.00 Asparagus sprays 2 00 Valley 3 00 Adlantum 1.50 Violets 50® .75 Callas 8.00®10.00 Romans, Paper Whites 3.00 Harrlsii 10.CO@12.50 Tulips, Daffodils 3.00 Prices are holding fairly well. Pittsburg, March 22. Roses, Beauty, extras 18 00@35.00 " " No. 1 800@18.00 " " ordinary 3.00® 5.00 •' Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00@12 00 " Meteor 6 00® 8.00 Liberties 8.00®1500 " Perle, Chatenay 300® 800 Carnations I.Ofl® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 00 Smllax 12.50@15.00 Asparagus, strings 25 00@50.(0 Asparagus Sprengeri 2.00® 3.00 Lilies 6 00@15 00 Adiantum l.UO® 1.50 Mignonette 100® 3.00 Daffodils 200® 3.00 CniciNSATi, March 22. Boses, Beauty, per doz 1.00@ 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 8.00 " Liberty 6.00@10.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 4.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.50® 4 00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 60 00 Smilax 12.50@15.00 Adlantum 1.00@ 1.50 Callas 10.00@12.6G Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri In bunches 25c per bunch Harrlsii 15.00 Romans, narcissus 8.00 Violets 75® 1.00 St. Loms, March 22. Roses, Beauty, long stem 4.00® 6.00 " medium stem 2.00® 8.00 " " short stem... .50@ 1.60 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00@ 6.00 " Liberty 4.00® 6.0O " Kaiserin 4.00® 6.00 Carnations I.f0@ 400 Smllax 12.50®16.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.60® 800 PlumosuB 26.00@.'i0.00 Ferns, fancy per 1000, 2 00 Adlantum 1.00® 1.25 Violets, California 26@ .40 Double 50® .60 Lily of the valley 2.O0@ 3.00 Romans 2.00((h 3 00 Callas 8.00®10.OO Paper White narcissus 3.00 Cleveland, March 22. Roses, Beauty, per doz 75® 4.00 Bride, Bridesmaid .3.00® 8.00 " Meteor 3.00® 8.00 Carnations 1 00® 4.00 Smllax 10.00®IS.00 Asparagus, strings 25.00fi).50.00 Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 Common ferns 2F0 Violets, single 35® .75 double 60® 1.00 Tulips 3.00(ai 4.00 Sweetpeas 50® 1.00 Easter Orders* We are now booking orders for Easter Slock— Easter Lilies, Roses, Carnations, Tulips, Hyacinths, Daffodils, Violets, Etc. Send us a list of your wants and we shall be pleased to quote you prices. -SEND FOR WEEKLY PRICE LIST- J. B. DE3IV1UD, 51 Wabjish Avenue, CHICAGO. 'PHONES: Central 3166. Automatic 9922. i HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., I •» •» Wholcsedc Cut Flowers «•*• I 46a Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Peter Weiland WHOLESALE FLORIST. Room 18, 128 E. Third St., CINCINIUTI, 0. Haadquartara for American Beauties and all leading varieties el Roses and Carnations. All flowers sold at prevailing market prices, Orders received and filled at Greenhouse! If desired, by addressing PETER WEILAND, New Castle, Ind. Please mention the American Florist when writing* WILLIAM MURPHY, Wholesale Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers and Florists^ Supplies. ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS CARRIED IN STOCK. Send for Price List issued every Monday. WRITE, WIRE OR 'PHONE 128 E. 3d Street, CINCINNATI, 0. Day 'Phone M 930. Night 'Phone W 1191 R. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. FANCY CARNATIONS and ROSES Pittsburg's Largest and Oldest Wholesalers. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. S04 LUltrty Avo.. PITTSBURt, PA. Please mention the American Florist when writing. AMERICAN BEAOTIES. Cut Boses — American Beauties and all kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prices. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral Company PETER RE1N6ERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Gut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE VORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. Extra Select ( 5.00 30-lnoh stems 3.00 24-lnch stems 2.50 20-incti stems 2.00 I5-lnoh stems 1.60 la-lncb stems 1.25 Sbort stems 60®1.00 Per 100 LIBERTY 18.00 to 12.00 CHATENAY 6.00 to 10.00 MAIDS AND BSIDES 5.00 to 8.00 PERLE O.OOto 8.00 SUNRISE 6.00 to 8.00 UNCLE JOHN 6.00 to 12.00 CARNATIONS 150 to 3.00 All flowers are perfectly Ireth and properly packed. No charge for P. & D. oh orders over $6.00. Hease mention the A merican Florist when writing. SHIPPIN6 LIBELS £!! I •••Cut Flowers I Printed in two colors on gummed f>aper: your card, etc., in black and eat adopted by the S. A. P. in red. I foi Very attractive. Price $3.85; per 1000, $4.50. Send for samples, ELECTRO OF THE LEAF, POSTPAID, J1.26. American Florist Co., ^ft«»S/^ft>S/*^S»S«S»*^8'•S»S«S«S»S«S«S»S__. ri^^* ,^.^r^ Growers of tUt \ lOWCfS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILU Please mention the American Florist when writings GEO. REINBERG, •".■ir?.. Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We will take care of your orders at reason- able prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Whol^ale [lower/\arl^ CHtcAoo, March 33. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 4.00® 5.00 20 to 24 " 2.50® 3.00 15 to 18 " l.BO® 2.60 " " 12 " l.OO Liberty 200@12.00 Chatenay 2 00@10 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00@10 00 Meteor, Golden Gate 2 00@10 00 Carnations 1.00® 2 00 Jancy 260® 300 Valley 2.0O® 4 00 Violets 30® 1.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 40 to 60c sprays 2.00@fi 00 " Sprengerl 3.00® 6.00 Leucothoe sprays .75 Galax Leaves, Bronze, per 1000, 1.00 ,15 " " Green, ■' " 1.00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Fancy terns.... per 1000 2.00® 2 50 Smilax ....12.00®15.00 Callas 1.00@1.60 per doz. Paper Whites 3 00 Romans 3 00 Tulips 1.50(?> .5.00 J. a BUDL0NG Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Boses and Carnations CDnu/CD «« A Specialty bHUWtK OT Please mendou the American Florist when utiting. Poehimann Bros. Co. Wholesala Growers of and Dsalars In Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 36>37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove, III. G'B.'LGA.GiO, Ptease mention the A merican Florist when writing. SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers fl||T CI OlIfCDC and Shippers of UU I rLUVffCIld 68 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO. ILU With the Flower Telephone — Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. D. WOOD BRANT, srcoissoB TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Choice Carnations. Any quantity. Prices very reasonable. Wire or write. Careful attention given shipping orders. 58-60 Wabasli Ave., CHICAQO. Vaushan & Sperry, Wholesale Florists, 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. BUY YOUR Gut Flowers, Florists' Supplies, WIRE DESIGNS at THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET, 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Beookline, Mass. — Upon the invita- tion of George F. Fabyan of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society, the members of the garden committee of the societj' visited his estate and green- houses here March 7. James Stuart is Mr. Fabyan 's gardener. 382 The American Florist. Mar. 25, The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESaiE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS, 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. WELCH BROS. IS I»*'o-vlXio© (Stireet. All Variatia* FLOWERS In Seacon. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all klnda. Long Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. GRAFTED ROSE STOCK. Now Is the time to order for summer flowering KAISERIN and CARNOT, 2M-incb pots, $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000 OUR ROOT STOCK. KAISERIN, CARNOT, BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, 2^-inoh pots, $4.00 pet 100; 136.00 per 1000. I have splendid plants of AMERICAN BEAUTY, clean and free trom spot; J6.00 per lOO; $50.00 per 1000. W. H. EI.I.IOTT, Brighton, IWIass. 1^ .A. rt..t. .ft.il.jK .ft. il. .It .ft il. .li .<1. 11. .It .ft. jKift..n.ilt.l>. -THE- J.M.McGullough'sSonsGo. WHOLESALE FL0RI5TS AI.SO BVCCESBOBS TO THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special attention given to Shipping Orders. 818 WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, 0. \ in»'irii"mT'fi"U"«"i''n"M mesaleWILLIAM GHORMLEY, Pally Receiver and Shipper ot Fresh Cut Flowera. I Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valiey, Lilies, etc. I Tiitphonw 2200 and 2201 Madison Squars. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. ; JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Liiy of tiie Valiey, Orciiids and all Seasonable Flowers. 51 West 28th St., NEW TOSK. Telephone 1905 Madison Squure. Original Pioneer House— Established 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30tli St., NEW YORK. Wiloiesaie and Commission Consignments solicited. Shipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone 626 Madison. - — FLOWERS SHIPPED BY John I. Raynor, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York Market. ADUNIIM CROWLAMJM sold here exclusiveir. 49 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 MadisoD Square. Walter F. Sheiidan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. 20 years' experience. Tel. 4878 Madison. JOHN SEI.I6MAN, WHOLESALE FLORIST S6 W. s6th -treet, NEW YORK. 0PP>)SITK N. Y. CUT FLOWER CO Everything in Cut Flowers. Consignments from grov crs solicited. Prompt returns. Best prices. Satisfac'ion guaranteed. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Sctienck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28ili Street, Cut Flower Excliange. New Telephone Na 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^ale flower/larl^fe New York, March 21. Roses, Beauty, best 10r0@15.0O " medium 300@10.00 cul's l.OOgi 2.00 Liberty, best 10.00@I5 00 " " medium 300@1000 " " culls ] OOrta 200 " Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate. 1 00® 6 00 " Kalsetin, Carnot 1.50® 6 00 Carnations 75® 3 00 " fancy and novelties S 00@ 5 00 Lily of the valley ) 00® 2 00 Lilies 4 00® 8 00 Smilax 8 00@(2 00 Adiantum fO@ 75 Asparagus 2O0O@BO.0O Tulips I.00@200 Violets 16® .25 Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST. Conservatory connected from which I can ship Terns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. Tol. 3860 and 3861 Madison Square. Please mention the Ametican Florist when writing. Receivers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. Consitrnments SolicitHd. A. L YOUNG & CO., ^S^.'^t","'" 64 West 28th SIrast, Telephone 3559 Madison Sq. NEW YORK. Victory FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers Ul West 30th St., KEW YOSfi> Telephones 3870-3871 Madison So. REPRESENTING EMINENT GROWERS. Julius Lang 53 West 30tli Street, NEW YORK. COMMISSION DEALER in FLOWERS Telephone 280 Madison Squakb. The Only House Handling the NEW RED CARNATION To be Disseminated 1906 Also a Comsplete Line of Choicest: Plow/ers. WHOLESALE FLORiST, 62 West 29th Straet, NEW YORK. Telephones: 1664-1665 Madison Square. N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg., 6lh Ave. A W. 26th St., New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning. DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. CARNATIONS ?U,. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Prompt Paymants. Eatabllahad I ■• 1 . Alfred H. Langjahr, ALEX.J.GUTTMAN, 55 W. 28tli SL New Yoric. T«I«phoD*» SPa4 MftdlBon Sq EDW. C. HORAN 55 WEST 28TK STREET, NEW YORK. Oyi FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. Telephone 421 Madison Square. 384 The American Florist. Mar. 25, CUT FLOWERS OR DESIGNS will be Dclivcrcd[for the Trade on Wire or Mofl Orders in fiest Qualities and Prices. •AN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE M*IN 1023. SIEVERS & BOLAND, rioral Artists, •S Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. /feas nn Fair Stock, for bargain sitles (Our Selection) Per ItOO, $10.00 Valley 2 rn tn am Vinlets Callas 8 00 to 12 flO Papt-r Whit<*8, Romans 300 H»rrl8li Tulips. Jonquils, Daffudils 10 00 to 13 00 2.1 0 to 4 00 .7 isl when ivi iting. Silver Ribbon Grass The new hardy perennial. The finest ornamental grass to be had — perfectly hardy can be used indoors and out, grows rapidly and does not turn green or run to seed. Strong field-grown roots, 16c each by mail, postpaid. $1.26 per dozen; $6.00 per 100 by ex- press, charges not prepaid. Can fill orders at any time. Terms cash with orders. James Vick's Sons, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when ivriting. W. van Kleef & Sons, Wholesale Growers ol all kinds NURSERY STOCK. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND, Catalogue free on demand. No Agents. Please inspect our nurseries when in Europe. No agenta. PEONIES. Choice White. strong divided plants 3 to 5 eyes in quantity. Fesliva Maxima 35o Qaeen Viclona 12o Goldtn Harvest 2Uo Ordar AT ONCE tor Spring Detlvary. Peterson Nursery, ^°^"'ch''.S."*"'' C. FRETS 5f SONS, Successors to P. Koster & Sons. Nurseries: BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Magnolias, Lilacs, pot-grown, Hardy Evergreens, Etc. Catalogue 19J6-1906 Free on Application. Please mention the American Florist when writing. ORDER NOW k HillDrsnBiS,IMlERS and HYBRID ROSFS^ SPRING SALES Each Doz. 100 DEUTZIA GRACILIS, pot- grown for 7-inch pots $ .15 $1.50 112.00 DEUTZIA LEMOINEI, pot- grown for 7-inch pots 40 3.50 AZALEA MOLLIS, mixed l 135 135 Ford 155 156 129 Fenrich 126 149 128 Lang 150 234 198 HOBOKEN. Player. 1st 2d 3d Hanson 148 142 126 Fisher 105 125 106 Dietz 154 133 143 Mende MS 123 136 Steinhoff 120 92 74 Otte 177 169 157 At Painesville, O. On Tuesday evening the wholesalers and retailers of the Storrs & Harrison Company rolled three games on John- son's alleys. The wholesalers won two out of three but lost the match by a margin of 58 pins. The score follows: RETAILERS. Player. 1st 2d 3d Wheeldon 116 123 114 iRallay 162 147 154 Lynch 180 166 153 Emsley 161 154 163 Advey 173 157 164 WHOLESALERS. Player. 1st 2d 3d Welch 179 191 203 C. Wetzel 119 118 115 Hallman 126 124 131 Bartlett 145 147 157 Pool 133 189 152 St. Louis. THE FAKIR QUESTION. The increased quantity of flowers sent to this market during the last few days seems to be worrying the commis- sion men to some extent. This is prob- ably due to the fact that their plans heretofore have been to unload large quantities of surplus upon the so-called fakirs. These are a well known part and parcel of the cutflower business as concerns the disposition of the stock in large cities throughout the country. In St. Louis they have been, unable to continue business because the police have orders to prevent them from doing it. Heretofore when a lot of flowers came on, the street was quickly filled with men who bought stock at exceed- ingly low prices because they took the leavings. The store men were of course handicapped by their business. The criticism offered is that the store man first of all pays high prices for the first-class goods to the extent of his requirements. After he had been served with all he wanted, the fakir came along and sometimes got that same quality of goods for a much lower price. He had no rent to pay; at least nothing more than a nominal price. As a consequence, he was able to sell goods at one-half the price of the commission man. This caused the action which now prevents the fakir from getting on the street. A further result is that the commission men have large quantities of stock left after the regular dealers have been supplied, and the question will arise among them whether they can dispose of larger quantities to the store men or not. From the standpoint of the law of supply and demand it woula seem that the store man, who is a legiti- mate dealer, should get his stock cheaper, thus enabling him to sell the goods at low prices and probably increase his own sales as to quantity. The commission man on the other hand will claim that the store man cannot or will not use the increased supply. The florists of the city will watch the deYclopments of the matter this spring with considerable interest. James S. Wilson, of Vaughan's Green- houses, Western Springs, 111., was a recent visitor. While here he was elected an honorary' member of the Florists' Club. ' V. Lenox, Mass. The Lenox Horticultural Society held its regular meeting on March 18. Pres- ident R. A. Schmid was in the chair. The meeting was addressed by W. H. Wyman, of North Arlington, Mass. His topic was, "Landscape Art and Archi- tecture," which was very interesting and led up to a great deal of discus- sion. McKeesport, Pa. — The McKeesport Floral Company has been incorporated, J. H. Orth, John Hodgson, J. M. John- ston and Charles T. Moore being the incorporators. Two new greenhouses, 2.5x300 feet will be erected. Seasonable Seeds for Florists' Use. VSUGHSN'S ASTERS. "THE CARLSON." The Early Late Variety. White, Rose Pink, Lavender, Marquis-Piulf, Violet-Blue, Daybreak Pink and MUed. Each, trade pkt., 20c; any 8 for 5Cc; ot per M oz., 30j; oz. SI .00. Branchlnit or Semple. Best Late Variety. ) Trade Pkt., lOo. Ji oz.. White, Rose Pink, Purple, Lighttblue, V 20o. Oz., 60o. Lb., $6 50. Lavender, Red, Daybreak pink \ Trade Pkt. hi oz. Oz. Mixed lb.J6.00 .10 .20 .60 Vauiiban's Uprliiht White BranchlDii 10 .20 .65 Vauahan's Upright Pink Branching 10 .20 .e5 NEW EVER-BLOOMING ASTER "IDEAL." Best Early Variety. This new Aster produces, perhaps, more salable cut flowers to a plaut than any other kind. The plants grow from 16 to 18 inches high and are in bloom from the beginning of August to the end of September almost unin- terruptedly. In shape the flowers resemble the Victoria type, except that the petals are looser so as to give the flowers a very graceful appearance. White, lighi blue, dark blue, crimson: each, trade pkt., 15c; J^oz., 30c; oz., $1.00. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Northern Greenhouse-Grown Seed. Per 100 seeds. 60o; 250 seeds, $HB; 1000 seeds. 8S4.10. Price for larger lots on application. Southern Outdoor-Grown Seed. Per 1000 seeds, $3.00; 5000 seeds, S13.50. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS ROBUSTUS. NEW. seeds t9.00. 100 seeds, $1.00; 1000 DECUMBENS. Fine for Cut. 100 seeds, 50o; 1000 seeds, $4.00. COMORENSIS. Like a Plumosus, but grows taller and quicker and is darker iu color; splendid for cut. 100 seeds, $I.OJ; 1000 seeds, $7.50. COBAEA SCANDENS. Trade pkt., lOo; oz., 40o; lb., $4.00. BALSAM. Alba Perfeota. This is the largest and best double white Balsam,^ unequaled in doubleness and large size of its camellia- shaped flowers,, trade pkt., lOo; Ji-oz., 25o; oz., 75o, CANDYTUFT. Giant Hyacinth-Flowered. This improved strain Is supe- rior to Kmpress. Trade pkt., 10c; K-oz., 15o; 1 oz., 25c; lb., $2.50. CENTAUREA. Imperlalis, mixed and Alba, pare white, trade pkt,, oz.,5Uc; lb., $5.50. lOoi M Lb. .25 .15 .25 .10 .95 .80 Mlb. SOLANUM CAPSICASTRUM. Jerusalem Cherry, makes fine plants for Christmas sales, trade fkt., lOo. VAUGHAN'S CHRISTMAS PEPPER. Sow it now. Pkt., (250 seeds) 25o.. SWEET PEAS. Oz. Best White— Dorothy Eoktord 10 Best Lavender— Lady Grlsel Hamilton 05 Beat Red— King Edward VII 10 Best Pink— Lovely 05 Best Bright Blue— Mrs. Geo. Higginson, Jr 35 Best Bright Blue— Flora Norton 30 RADISH. Scarlet Globe. Vaughan's Select stock. Oz., lOo lb., 70c. LETTUCE. Black Seeded Simpson, Vaughan's Select stock. Oz., lOo;. M ib., 25c; lb.,80o. Grand Rapids Forcing. Oz., lOo; H. lb., 30o; lb., $1.00. EGGPLANT. N. Y. Improved. Pkt., 5o; V4 oz.,15o; oz., 25o. TOMATO. Pl^t. « oz. Earllaiia 10 .25 Early Michigan 10 .15 CreamCity 10 .15 Dwarf Champion 10 .15 NewStone 10 .15 CELERY. WbitePlume 10 .15 Snow White 10 .15 CABBAGE. Early All Head. Oz., 20o; M lb.,60o. Lb. .75. .40' .75 .30' 3.50. 3.00. 1 35a; Oz .4» .25. .25 .20 .25 .25 .25. 10 PER CENT SPECIAL CASH DISCOUNT. On orders over $200 for Flower Seeds iftne casn is enclosed, does not apply to Asparagus Seed. Cash discount on this two per cent. Thir discount VAUGHaN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK, 14 Barclay Street. 84-86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. igo5. The American Florist. 391 Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS. WHITE. Per 100 Pit 1000 Chicago White SIO.OO $120.00 BostoD Market 2.60 20 00 The Belle 5.00 45 00 FIoraHill I.OO 9.00 Queen Louise, Peru 1.00 9.00 RED. Estelle 2.50 20.00 SCARLET. Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond Gem $10.00 $75 00 Crusader 5.00 45.ro Adonis 2.50 20 00 PINK. Per 190 Per 1000 Phyllis $10.00 $120.00 Indianapolis 5.00 45.00 PIXK. Per 100 Per 1000 Nelson $ 1.60 Enchantress 3 00 Lawson 2 00 Morning Qlory 1.50 Joost 1 00 Higinbotham 1.00 Guardian Angel 1.00 $1150 25 00 15.0J 12.60 9.00 9.00 900 I^O®E>S Per 100 Per 1000 Chatenay $2 60 $30.00 UnoleJohn 2.50 2000 Per 100 Pet 1000 Bridesmaid $1.60 $12.50 Bride 1.50 12.50 Per 100 Per 1000 Ivory $1.50 $12.60 Perle 1.50 12.50 Per 100 Richmond 130.00 Rosalind Orr English 25.00 Chatenay, Sunrise 4.00 Perle von Godeaberg R.OO Liberty 5 00 BOSES. 23^-iuch pot plants. Per 1000 $260.0) 200.00 30.00 40.00 45.00 Per 100 Per lOOO La Detroit $ 6.00 $50 00 DncleJohn 4.00 35 00 Eaiserin 4.00 30.00 Per 100 Bridesmaid .,$ 3 00 Bride 3 00 Ivory, Perle 3.00 AM. BEAUTY BENCH PLANTS, per 100 $6.00; per 1000.. Per 1000 $ 25.00 25.00 25.00 ..$50.00 All plants and rooted cuttings sold under the express condition that il not satislactory they are to be returned immediately when money will be relunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. The King off All Scarlet Carnations ROBERT CRAIG (Ward) will Not Be Disseminated Till 1906. First Delivery Commenclna December 1, 1905. THE lOeAI. CHRISTIVIAS CARNATION. A Genuine Non-Bursting Scarlet Lawson. JUST THE COUOR OF" Tl IOUI.Y BERRY. Send your orders now, with privilege to cancel same at any time prior to December 1. 1905, if on inspe'^tion variety does not prove satisractorv. PRICES: $2.50 per doz.: $12 per 100: $100 per 1000: 2.500 lots at $95 per 1000: 6,000 lots at $90 per 1000: 10,000 lots or more at $80 ler 1000 • \^^:;:^' COTTAGE GARDENS CO, Inc., Queens, N.Y. I Has Been Awarded The Following Honors: PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATE. American Carnation Society, 92 points. SPECIAL DIPLOMA. American Institute of New Yorlc. FIRST.CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. Massacliusetts Horticultural Society. FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. FIRST'CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. New York Florists' Club, 93 points. CRAIC CUP lor best undisseminated seedling. Philadelphia. C. HARTMAN KUHN SPECIAL PRIZE lor best undisseminated seedling. Philadelphia. FIRST PRIZE best 100 scarlet. Chicago. FIRST PRIZE best 50 scarlet seedling. Chicago, I I iso. m NEW CARNATION William Penn A very pleasing salable ehade oT pink. I have grown it for Sve years and H gave me more good salable flowers than any other variety up-to-date. Should be planied by every grower of cut flowers if he wants a continuous cut of flowers the whole season. Every shoot a flower. I will mail 25 well-rooted cuttings free of charge for 8250; 810 per 100; $75 per lOCO. 250 for 818.75. 10,000 cuttings now ready. All orders filled promptly. FRANK L KOHR, Lancaster, Pa. R. P. D. No. 8 My Maryland Was the Sensation of ttie Chicago Exhibition. Easily Out Ranlor G. B. Shel- don read a very interesting paper on the growing of mushrooms. The first carnation exhibition of the society was hold. Some fine flowers were shown. Special mention was given to W. Wil- lisen, gardener to H. F. Noyes, for sport from Enchantress. Also to F. Boulon, for sport from Lawson. Many others were represented, including F. Mense with his white seedling, Dosoris. S. T. ^C Vk ffl n f I ntIC 'footed Cuttings I vdl lid liUllO Ready Now a - Drkiintwtiil Undoubtedly the best all-around White Carnation to DUUnUlUl. date. All should grow it. 86 00 per 100; 850 per 1000. Lady Dhirllfc Rudd's New Light Pinlc Carnation; fine shipper and good keeper. f liyUlA. $12.00 per 100; »100 per 1000. Strong plants Irom soil, C\ni*7iAl\ AVhlto Rudd's New White. Very productive. Sells well in VUiviilgO TT 1111 Lawson well should grow this lor white. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Strong plants from soil Per 100 1000 Albatross, white.. $5.00 $1000 Boston Market, white 3.00 20 00 Cardtnal, new scarlet 12 00 100.00 Crisis, new scarlet 1? 00 100.00 CTHsader, red 5.00 40 00 Dahelm, crimson ,... 6.00 50 00 Dorothy Whitney, yellow 5.00 40 00 Eclipse, borner 8 pink 12 00 100 00 Enchantress, light p^nk 4.00 30.00 Eslelle. scarlet 3.00 25.00 Flamlniio. scarlet 6 00 5000 Flora Hill, white 1.75 15 00 Genevieve Lord, light pink — 1 75 15 00 Gov. Wolcott. white 2 50 20.00 Harlo warden, crimson 250 20 00 Per 100 Indianapolis, pink $500 Mornlnii Glory, light pink 2.00 Mrs. Lawson, pink 3.00 Mrs. Joost. pink 1.75 Mrs. Patten, variegated 6 00 Nelson Fisher, deep pink 6 00 Prosperity, tmrcy -300 Oueen Louise, white 1.75 Red Lawson, new red 10.00 Richmond Gem. new scarlet.. 10 00 The Belle, white 6.00 Vesper, white 5.00 Varieifated Lawson. variegated 12 00 White Cloud, white 1.75 White Swan, new white 10.00 1000 $10 00 18.00 25 00 15 00 50 00 50.00 ^.00 15 00 75.00 75.00 50 00 40 00 100 00 15 00 80.00 I VAIGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. \ Greenhouses, Western Springs, III. ^ ~ WE ARE STILL BOOKING ORDERS FOR OWN ROOT PLANTS OF THE NEW ROSE. Wellesley We have a very fine lot in 2y2 inch pots at $25.00 per J 00. Having decided to increase our planting of WELLESLEY We have several thousand first-class grafted BRIDES and BRIDESMAIDS in 2V2-inch pots, which we intended for our own use and which are now olifered for sale at $10.00 per 100. 1000 Rates on Application. WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, JOHN N. MHY, - - ■ Summit, IM. J. ROSES. Shelbyville, Ind. — Willis F. Law has sold out the business and stock of the Law Floral Company to L. S. LimpuB and Jonathan Tenant. Now is the time to place your orders and insure getting good stock for planting. Summit, New Jersey. igos. The American Florist. 393 CARNATION CUTTINGS. Our Cuttings are Well-Rooted and Taken From Selected Stock CLEAN and HEALTHY. PRICE LIST. Per 100 1000 Lawson $1.50 $12.50 Guardian Angel 1.00 9.00 Enchantress 300 25.00 Morning Glory 1.50 12 SO Mrs. Higinbolham 1.2S 10.00 Estelie 2.50 20.00 Chicago 2.00 15.00 Adonis , 2.S0 20.00 Flora Hill i.OO 9.00 White Cloud 1.25 10.00 Her Majesty 1.50 12.50 Harlowarden 2.00 15.OO Orders Filled Promptly. WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. ROOTED CITTINGS. Fine, Clean, Healthy Stock. Satisfaction Guaranteed. X&OS£5. PerlOOPerlOOO BRIDESMAID $1.60 $12.50 BRIDE 1.50 X2.50 GOLDEN GATE 150 12 50 IVORY 1.50 12.50 CARNATIONS. RED PerlOOPerlOOO CRUSADER $5 00 $45.00 FLAMINGO 5.50 45.00 PINK MRS NELSON....: 1.50 12.60 MRS. LAWSON 1.50 12.60 GUARDIAN ANGEL l.UO 9.00 MRS. JOOST 1.25 10.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 1.85 10.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 LIGHT PINK HIGINBOTHAM 1.00 B.OO WHITE BOSTON MARKET : 2.S0 20.00 PERU 100 9.00 WHITE CLOUD 1.25 in.OO QUEEN I.ODISE 1.00 9.00 FLORA HILL 1.00 9.00 VARIEGATED M. A. PATTEN 5.50 45.00 GEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS. Send for price list of all the new and standard sorts. Win> SWdynC) Kennen square, PhUa. 500,000 VERBENAS iJiiJiYriS The Largest and Fin««t Stock in th» Country. PERFECTLY HEALTHY^ NO RUST. Prize Root»d Cuttimts 60o per 100; »5 00 per 1000 Plants. 2V4-lnoh pots $2.50 perlOi: $20.00 per 1000 300,000 CARNATIONS Rooted Cuttings Ciesn and Healthy. CRISIS, Ktw Commarelil Soiriit. . Per 100 Mrs, Patten $600 Judge Hinsdale 4 OU Lady Bountilul 5 00 100 1000 Wm Sootl SI 26 $10 0 Floriana 1.2S 1000 Lorna 1.25 10 00 KIdorado 1.S5 10 fO Mrs Joost 1.25 1000 Enohamress 300 2610 Flamingo. Dorothy Whitney Golden Beautj ... Mrs. Lawson Adonis Harry Fenn Gov. RooBevelt. .. Mrs. P. Palmer... The Queen $12 00 Per 100 $6.01) 3.10 . .. 300 100 1000 12.00 $15 00 2 50 20 00 15 00 12 00 1000 20 00 200 1.60 1.25 2ii0 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Per ion Bnttercup $3 00 Prosperity 2.00 Mrs. J. H. Manley. . . . 2.60 100 1O0O Mrs. E. A. Nel8ou$l.50 $1200 White Cloud 150 12.00 Flora Hill 1 2S 10.00 Portia 1.25 1000 Queen Louise 125 10 OO D.rothy 1 25 1000 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing— Finest Grown. ^F"Orders booked Jor delivery in April, May and June. lUERTY, rose pnt«. $ 2 00 per 100 3V4-lnch pots, per 100 $11.00 BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, BOkDEN GATES, KMSERINS. rose pots, per 100 .... 10.00 3H-inch pots per 100 16.00 SEND FOR PRICE LIST. J.L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Please ynention the A merican Florist when "writing. I^w ^ Roses. 2M-ln. pots, strong piani*. MAID, BRIDE, WHITE COCHET, $2.50 per 100; SiO.QO per 1000. GATE and IVORY, 3-;nch pots, $4.00 per 100; $40.00 per lOCO. AMERICAN BEAUTIES, 214-inch pots, $6.00 per 100; $4U CO per 1000. 3-inch pot plants, $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. AMERICAN BEAUTIES, strong, two-year old, 6- inch pots, good for Easter, $25.00 per 100. COCHET, pink and white, 4-inch pots, $16.00 per 100. BRIDES and MAIDS, 4V5-inch strong busy plants, $17.00 per 100. pots. CHAS. W. REIMERS, Hite and Field Avenues, LOUISVILLE, KY. n VICTORY To Be Disseminated I906. S<2.00 per 100; SI 00.00 per 1000; 2 SO at 1000 rate. -PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR ROOTED CUTTINCS.- PerlOOPerlceo Per 100 Per lOCO WHITE LAWSON $6 00 $60.00 NELSON FISHER 6 00 60.00 MRS, PATTEN 6.00 60.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.50 30 00 PROSPERlrY 2.50 20.00 THE BELLE 6.00 COCO LADY BOUNTIFUL 6.00 60 00 S per cent discount for cash with order. HARRY FENN $2.00 $20.00 GOETHE, light pink 2.00 20.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 150 15 00 MANLEY 3.00 25.00 MACEO 1.50 15.00 CEBVERA, variegated 1.60 15.00 LAWSON 2.00 15.00 \ ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, . ^1f.... New York City. « !♦« ♦.♦.♦♦♦»♦♦♦».♦♦. »••••••♦.......••»...»».♦♦♦♦♦♦♦*•♦? Bease mention the A merican Florist when turttmg. 394 The American Florist. Mar. 2^. Toronto. LENT CAUSES QUIET. The Lenten season is having its effect on business and sales have fallen considerably. Stock of all kinds is overplentiful and in large quantities can be had at low figures. It was expected that St. Patrick's day would relieve the market to some extent, but shamrock was the only article in demand. There were a few good ban- quets, and though a number of flowers were called for, green was the pre- vailing color and the other stock used did not make much impression on the general supply. Carnations are in unlimited quantities and fancies only having the call, though white are short in supply. Bulbous stock suffers from the oversupply and there is a glut on all sides. NOTES. The retailers are having quite a hub- bub among t-hemselves. At a recent funeral one of our progressive store- men headed the funeral procession with wagons containing the floral offerings and had them placarded with his name in good sized letters. Owing to the lateness of Easter the bulb growers are dubious as to the quantity of stock which they will be able to hold over and are predicting a shortage. Wm. Fendley, of Brampton, was a visitor. At present he is cutting quan- tities of violets, but hardly expects them to hold over for Easter. Thomas A. Plumb reports good busi- ness and finds considerable work in looking after both the store and his lately acquired greenhouses. A. Houle has gone to Buffalo to attend the funeral of his sister-in-law. H. G. D. Nashville, Term. From present indications and the very fine weather, as well as from the con- stant and ever increasing demand for flowers in this city, there will be con- siderable building and enlargement of capacity among the florists in and around this city this season. Beyond repairing and overhauling their flower plant, Joy & Son will make no special additions. D. Mclntyre & Brother, who already have quite an extensive range of houses, will in the coming summer add 10,000 or 12,000 square feet of glass, put in new boilers, and equip themselves for their large and growing trade. Messrs. Geny Brothers will add two more houses 25 x 150 feet and a forcing house. The smaller concerns. Mount Olivet cemetery, Haury Brothers and the Centennial Park Company, will make small additions. The funeral of United States Sen- ator Wm. B. Bate, which took place Monday, called for all the flowers obtainable, and some very elegant floral tributes were upon or around the casket. Geny Brothers made a large and elab- orate pall, as a token of remembrance from the Tennessee legislature. Since the agreeable change in the weather violets are coming in. in the greatest profusion. M. D. Oakland, Cal. — An annual floral fete has been planned, for the benefit of the charitable institutions of the city, to be held early in May each year. FINE STRONG HEALTHY CUTTINGS ^•^ M 9/ ARE / )/^ .^LnA^lu} T^^RED c ^^LAWSON $J0.00per 100 40.C0per 500 75 00 per 1000 ORDER at ONCE W.J. PALMER & SON, Lancaster, N. Y. EARLY STRUCK PLANTS OF EARLY 'MUMS Ivory, Lady Fitzwy^ram, Mme. Bergman* Monrovia, Ome^a, Opab. Polly Rose. Glory of Pacific, Wm. Simpson. $2.i£ Per 100 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Boston Market $2 60 Oov. Woloott 3.00 iDdianapolis 4.00 Mrs. E A.Nelson 2.60 Mrs. Lawson 2.50 For complete list of new and old varieties send for Catalogue. Sturdy Little Pot Plants From Best Cuttlnifs Per 100 The Queen S3.00 Geo. H. crane 2 60 Glacier 3.50 Lorua 2.50 Ploriana 2.50 Send for prices on large lots. Per too Mrs. Joost 82.50 Morning Glory 2.50 President McKinley 2 60 White Lawson 7.00 Cardinal 12.00 Per 100 Dracaena Indlvisa. 2H-inoh $.3.00 3-inoh 4.00 Boston Fern, 2^-inch 3.00 Assorted Ferns (or Dishes 3.r0 SMALL PALMS from 2>4-inch pots. Per 100 Kentia Belmoreana S6 00 Areca Lutescens 4.*0 Latania Borbonica 3 00 Cocos Weddelliana 8.0O The STORRS k HARRISON Co. — "o'h".:^-^" 200,000 CARNATIONS CI-EAN, HEAUTHY STOCK. Queen Louise »1.00 JIO.OO Pres. McKinley $1.40 $12.50 PloraHill 1.00 10.00 ' — " Gov. Woloott 1.00 10.00 Chicot 1.20 10.00 Mrs. Thos. Lawson 1.40 12.50 Enchantress 3.50 30.00 Mrs.Joost 1.00 10.00 Success 1.00 10.00 Q. H.Crane 1.00 10.00 America 1.00 10.00 Harlowarden 1.40 12.60 Prosperity 1.40 12.50 Armazindy 1.00 10 00 ViolaAUen 1.20 11.00 Gaiety 1.20 11.00 Special prices on large lots. Unrooted pips at half price of above. 25 at 100; 250 at 1000 rates. Express prepaid at above prices. Cash or C. O. D. with privilege of examining. LOOM IS FLORAL COMPANY, Loomis, Cal. READV NOW. The free bloom- ing scarlet. $10.ui' per 100; $40.00 per 50O; $75.00 per 1000. Also Per 100 Per 1000 RICHIVIOND GEM. Per 100 Per ICOO Mrs. F. Joost 1.25 Prosperity 1.50 10.00 12.50 Lawson $150 $12.50 Boston Market 2,50 20.01) Oueen Louise 125 10.00 We have some very fine 2-in. Flora Hill and White Cloud, at $1,150 per 100 to exchange for H.llotropes. Colaus, Moonvfna and Allarnantharas, Kooted Cuttintis. Keep in touch with "MELODY," the davbreuk sport from I.awson. QUALITY IS OUR HOBBY. W. C.HILL FLORAL CO.. ^".^tr"- namiaTinUC Fine, strong, healthy, well UAnllH I IUII9 rooted cuttings. Per 100 Prosperity, Joost, Lawson, Woloott $3.00 Moonlight 3.00 BOSTON FERNS 4, 5 and Gin. pots. Blegant, strong, healthy, well rooted plants from bench, 15c, 20c and SOc respectively. S A. Nutt Gera- nium., healthy, 2st-in., $3.60 per 100. Plumoaua and Spt'angeri, 3- in. only, $4.00 per 100. Above prices cabh with order. JOHN BROD, Nlles Center, III. GAftDENIA PLANTS. (GRANDIFLORA CAP£ JESSAMINE.) Our leading specialty. Natural growing con- ditions here ideal; size tells its own story. V^e do not think they can be equaled elsewhere. 1- year, 18 to 24-in., $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Dormant now and until February 25th. C. W, BENSON, Alvin, Tex. igo5. The American Florist. 395 ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. PINK Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress S3 00 $35 00 Fair Maid 2 50 20.00 Alpine Glow 2.50 2000 Lawson 2.00 15 00 Nelson 2.00 15 00 REO Flamingo 6.00 Crusader O.fO Orane 2 00 15 00 Estelle 2.00 15,00 WHITE Lady Bountiful 5 00 Vesper 500 Bride 5 00 Mackinac 5 00 Moonlight 4.00 yueen 2.60 20.00 Queen Louise 2.00 1500 Boston Market 2.60 20.00 Marion 2.00 15 00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Judge Hinsdale J4 00 Mrs. Patten 6.00 Prosperity 2.50 Earlowarden 3.00 Wa can furnish Cuttings of all ths Standard Varieties. The Leo Nicssen Co. 1217«reliSt., PHILADELPHIA, PA. CARNATIONS "r:. WHITE LAWSON. The king of white sorts. A strong grower and a free bloomer. "We have 500O ready to be shipped. All orders will be filled in rotation. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per loco. Per 100 1000 Lady Bountiful $7.00 $60.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 6.00 60 00 Nelson Fisher 7 00 60.00 Dahelm 6.00 60.00 Enchantress 3.60 30.00 Boston Marliet 2.60 20.00 The Queen 2.60 20 00 Mrs. T. W. Lawson 2.00 18.00 Gen. Maceo 2.00 16.00 Morning Glory 2.00 16.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt 3.00 26 00 Melba 1.51) 12 00 Queen Louise 160 12.00 White Cloud 1.60 12.00 GRAFTED ROSES. We are now booking orders for future delivery. Write for prices. WOOD BROS, Fishkiil, N. Y. Htease menlioyi the A merican Flomt when wttting. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE »3 00 per doz.; I'2.00 per 100; «K0 00 per lOOO Dissemination 1906. Early com- mercial. INO|iNk°OLIS FLOWER I FLINT CO., I IndlanSDOlli, JOHN HARTJE l' Ind. PUaiC mi-ntion ike American Florist zi'hcn writing. '^ROOTED GARNAIION CUITINGS"^ Per 100 1000 WHITE LAWSON »itO 150 00 FLAVIINGO «nO 50.00 ENCBANrRRSS 300 25.00 THE QUEEN 350 20 00 CARDINAL, from 2-incb pots 12.00 t.archmonfc Nurseries, Larohmont, N. Y. . Wm. P. Craig '^^,Z''".r.t Plants, Dulbs and Seeds. 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. CARNATIONS STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS. WE OFFER FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF THE FINEST VARIETIES. »»_^j^«^_4^ J I ^\mm^t\r% This variety which we are introducing this season we VSi IGQalwCl iMaWoOllB are sure wllll prove to be the very best variegated sort. Pure ivory white with delicate carmine pencilings. Mr. W. N. Craig, an authority on everything pertaining to horticulture, says that he knows that this variety will outbloom the favorite Mrs. M. A. Patten three to one. It has the Lawson habit and stem, and is bound to give satisfaction. $12 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. , , . ^ , ,. , .. •„ v « j I «,»-•— *»ri A bright red sport of Lawson that IS bound to be popular, and will be nCa taWSOlla grown where Lawson is popular. $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. ^ -I" _| Bright cardinal, or crimson scarlet. Won Urst prize for best 100 bcarlet. first w3rQinai« prize for best 60 carnations any color, first prize for best 50 scarlet seedling, Thicago. $12 00 per 100: $100 00 Der 1000. ,, „ p;„^^ The queenof pink carnations; Inaclass by itself. Magnificent flowers; strictly r lallCeea fancy in every respect. $12 00 per 100: $100.00 per 1000. p J DaiMlrS Recommended as an extra free-blooming white variety and a claimant rreO. EIUrKI> tot popular favor. $12.00 per 100: $100 00 per 1000 »jl»|^;x I ««,,,— *»ri We consider this variety, which we introduced last season, the WnilC taWSOIIa most profitable white carnation ever sent out. We think it wilt outbloom any other white two to one. It has given great satisfaction. When the flowers are left on the plants until fully developed they are much larger than Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson. He believe this will occupy among white carnations ihe same place that Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson does among pink carnations. Rememh'-r that we are headquarters (or it. Splendid stock ready for immediate delivery. $7.00 per 100: $60.00 per 1000. LADV BOUNTIFUL. A magnificent white of last season's intrcduction. $6.00 per 100; $50 00 per 1000. DAHEIM. Dark crimson. Grand stiff stem. Calyx never bursts. Free and abundant bloomer, developing very quickly We con- sider this the best all-around crimson car- nation. $S.(jO per 100: $50.00 per 1000. MRS. M. A. PATTEN. This grand variegated carnation has given splendid satisfaction. $6 00 per 100: $50 00 per 1000. ENCHANTRESS. Freest blooming, bringing highest mark>-t prices. $4.00 per 1..0; $30.00 per 1000. MRS THOS. W. LAWSON. $3 00 per 100: $20 00 uer lOOO. PROSPERITY. A magnificent fancy carna- tion. $3.00 per 100; $ 0 00 per KOO Ws ars now prsparsd to book orders lor 1906 X/lf^TARV lor THE lOMINC SCARLET CARNaTION j... WIVri>*I%Ia This is a real bread and- butter variety. An early free and abundant bloomer, with good stem; a magnificent keeper and shipper; flowers of the laraest size, commanding the very highest price. This 18 going to be a money maker. Orders will be filled in rotation, as received. Delivery begin- ing December next. S12.O0 par 100; SI COCO par 1000 F. R. PIERSON COMPANY, larrytown-on-Hudson. N. Y. Now Ready. White Lawson, Flamingo, Nelson Fisher, Crusader. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. The Three Grand New CHRYSANTHEMLMS MAJESTIC, ADELIA and MADONNA. R. C $3.00 per doz; $1 5-00 per 100 2-in. pots 20.00 per 100 1 1 Three Fine SNAPDRAGONS, Our Giant Pink a grand While and a fine Yellow. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per lOCO. The Fine New Pink Rose LA DETROIT. aVs-inch pots, $8.C0 per 100; $7500 per 1000. The New Red General MacArfhur. 2V2-inch pots, $S.00 per 100; $75-00 per 1000. JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS, DETROIT, IVIICH. CARNATIONS L GERANIUMS WM DFNN ^ promi^inj pink TTlTl. fljllli. nnvelty, tbegreaiest bloom"r ever hapuened. From soil $10 per IflO; 25 for $3,50. Quaen Loulis, frcmsoil at SIOOO per 1000. Florlana, from soil at «I2 50 per lOOO. Big Batch of Cuttings F'om 'and. Ready March 20. bend lor March price list. ALBERT M. HERR, ROOTED CUTTINGS. Next Delivery Apiil 17. $10 and $>2.50 per 1000 100 000 Smilax. 50 000 Sprengeri. 50,000 Plumosus and Robustus. Ready June 1. Send for prices. Lancaster, Pa. 396 The American Florist. Mar. 2^, Louisville. Last week was very satisfactory in every respect. The thermometer was near the sixty mark all week, and nat- urally brought stock out very rapidly, but much to our satisfaction. St. Patrick's day brought quite a demand for green stock, and green colored car- nations went especially well, and were extensively advertised by some of the locals. Boses are of very good quality, but are a little short in quantity. Car- nations are in good demand. Violets of good quality have been heavily demanded, despite the enormous quan- tities obtainable. Mignonette of good quality can be had in quantities, with the demand good. Bulbous stock of good quality has become a little short, and the demand is brisk. Plants have sold unusually well, owing probably to the warm weather. William Walker is well satisfied with Mrs. T. W. Lawson carnation and will grow another big lot next year. Schulz had a blanket for a recent funeral containing' about 3,000 violets, also lily of the valley and forget-me- nots. CAENATION AM) KOSE SHOW. The Kentucky Society of Florists met March 7 at Nanz & Neuner's store, and in connection with the regu- lar meeting, held its regular carnation and rose show, which proved to be a great success. Many states were represented which can be seen from the following: The Chi- cago Carnation Company, Joliet, 111., made a grand exhibit of unusual merit, showing nine varieties: The Car- dinal, Mrs. Lawson, White Lawson, Dorothy Whitney, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Prosperity, Enchantress, Lady Bounti- ful and Harlowarden. The J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Company, Joliet, 111., made a much admired display consist- ing of Eobert Craig, The Belle, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Nelson Fisher, and Enchant- ress. The F. K. Pierson Company, Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y., made a display of some good blooms, which were especially admired owing to the long journey they had, the varieties being Victory, Daheim, White Lawson, and Variegated Lawson. Patten & Company, Tewksbury, Mass., exhibited some exceptionally good blooms of Mikado and Pink Patten. R. Witter- staetter, Cincinnati, O., displayed a very good pink one. The Aristocrat, which easily proved a favorite, it being just the shade desired. He also displayed Afterglow. H. Weber & Sons, Oak- land, Md., displayed My Maryland. W. J. Palmer & Son, Lancaster, N. Y., showed Ked Lawson. John N. May, Summit, N. J., exhibited The Bride. Baur & Smith, Indianapolis, Ind., dis- played Flambeau and the ever beautiful Indianapolis. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich., displayed rose La Detroit, and some large spikes of Antir- rhinum (Snapdragon), which were greatly admired. The Indianapolis Flower & Plant Company, and John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind., displayed Candace, a pretty pink. Peter Rein- berg, Chicago, 111., displayed some very good Uncle John and Sunrise roses. A. Rasmussen, New Albany, Ind., made a good display of Mrs. Lawson, Hoosier Maid, and Enchantress. Davis Bros. Company, Bloomsburg, Pa., showed Crisis and Mary Albert, which were small but good. John E. Haines, Beth- lehem, Pa., exhibited a red of excep- tional merit, the variety being Mrs. John E. Haines, also a yellow, the Star of Bethlehem. Chas. W. Rayner, Anchorage, Ky., showed Bride, Brides- maid, Ivory and Golden Gate, all very choice roses. Nanz & Neuner showed some very good Ivory roses, as well as many good carnations and other good stock. Charles W. Beimers made a very good display of Daheim, Prosperity, Queen, Flamingo, Enchantress, White Lawson, and some good mignonette. Jacob Schulz exhibited a good lot of seedlings, there being some very prom- ising ones among them. Leo. Zoeller showed very good Mrs. Joost, Mrs. Nel- son and Enchantress. F. L. S. Reading Character by Face. A great number o£ business men when they're hiring an employe from a buncb of applicants, will sit and peer shrewdly into their faces, trying to size 'em up. They pride themselves on being judges of character, and I've heard them say, time and again, "I can pick a good man all right by his face." I have seen so many cases where this has gone wrong that I couldn't begin to think of them all. A boot dealer I knew in Manchester years ago, once hired a man this way. He had an open countenance that could get money from the mint. Anybody would have trusted that fellow on bis face, but he started to steal from the till before he'd been in the shop four days. When the bootman came out to look him up, he found that he had done the same thing everywhere he'd worked. His face lied; the most capable liars on earth are human faces. The only way to know a person is to live with him. Every other test fails. He may have the lace of George Washington, who never told an untruth, and yet be able to lie in twelve languages.— Foot- wear. WANTED.... 500 AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES, from the benches; old plants. Address, stating price UfM QMITU M 1 5 West 1 9lh street, llllli Oinlint SIOUX CITY, IOWA. Please mention the American Florist when zurzting. FOR — '- BARGAINS In anythine in the way of plants, see GEO. A. KUHL'S Advertise- ment in issue March ilth, page 304. Vefbena King VERBENAS— Rooted cut- tings, BOo per 100; $5.00 jer ICOO. SALVIAS — Bonfire and St. Louis, the two best of hem all $1 00 per 100; tS 00 per 1000. ALTERNANTHERAS- 70,100 red and yellow, Sept. struck, pqual to 3- in ; these are fine; 60o per 100 ».=i.00 per 1000. HELimRflPES-Thebest named varieties, 81 00 per 100; S8.00 per 1000. COLEUS— Thirty named leading varieties, 70o per lOO 86,00 ner lOOO. PETUNIAS- King's Double White, the great bloomer, fine for out (lower work, 81.25 per lOO; 810.00 per lOOO CUPHE4— (Cigar Plant), 81.25 per 100; 810.00 per 1000. SWEET ALYSSUM— Oar big double giant, 81.00 per 100; 88.00 per lOOO. LANTANAS— 5 best varieties, 8125 per 100; 810.00 per 1000. We prepay express charges on all rooted cut- tlogs, and guarantee satisraotiou and safe arrival. Write for prices on large lots; also send for list of rooted cuttings. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center. Kan. The Rooted Cutting Specialist. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Carnations. Roses and 'Mums. We Need Room. SPECIAL OFFER. R. C. per 1000 2!4-m. per 1000 Enchantress $2>.00 Wolcott, Prosperity 12. 50 825 00 Crusader 25 OO 35.00 White Lawson 40.tO 50 00 Harlowarden 15.00 2500 White Cloud 12 50 25.00 Mary Wood ... .83 50 per 100; 12 BO Mrs. Manley .. 3.00 " 20.00 LawsoD 12.50 23 00 ROSES. SO.rOO Chatenav. 2 and 3 eye cuttings, fln-. Rooted cuttings. 830.00. 2M-in , 835 CO ^er tOCO. 20.001 2-in. Beauties $5.(0 per 100; 845.00 per lOflo. 10.000 3^-in. Gales. 83.00 per 100, $i5 OO pet 1000: R. C, 8l2 50 per 1000. 'MUMS. Price list mailed on application. POEHLMANN BROS. CO , Morton Grove, III. Fiease metition the A merican Florist when writing, CARNATION CUniNfiS WELL ROOTED, FROM SELECTED STOCK. Per 100 Per 1000 NELSON FISHER S6.00 $60.00 MRS. M. A. PATTEN 6.00 60.00 FLAMINGO 6.00 60.00 CRUSADER 6.00 40.00 D.WHITNEY 6«0 46.00 ENCHANTRESS 3 00 26.00 MANLEY 3.00 86.00 H. FENN 8.60 20.00 FAIRMAID 260 20.00 QUEEN 2.60 20.00 Same varieties from pots 60c more per 100 . BACKER & CO., Billerica, Mass. Please ntentton the American Flortst when wrtttnr Red Sport CARNATION. The great "Bread and Butter" holly berry red. Early and continuous, sure crop for Christmas. Never splits; strong healthy groner, 2Vi to 3 inoh flower on long wiry stem that well supports the blonm, an easy doer and an all-around money maker. 'Nough said. Price for immediate deliv- ery, 12 for 81 60. 25 for 13 50 60 for 84.00, all post- paid. 86.00 per ICO; $50 00 per ICOO. QUEEN LOUISE the standard white, strong healthy well-rooted, 81 35 per 100, postpaid; $10.00 per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed. CARNATION SPECIALISTS. ^ Have You Placed Your Order For IfRED. BIRKI The Commercial White? If not do SO. All orders booked now are for March delivery C^ JOHN MURGHIE, Sharon, Pa. ^S.S.SKIDELSKY, Philadelphia. I Please mention the American florist when ii'riiing. Rooted Cuttings PELARGONIUMS, 15 var., 82 25 per '00. VERBENAS, SO var., 60o per 100 8i.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPE, 12 var., 81.00 per 100. 18 per 1000. PETUNIAS, 20 var., 81.25 per 100 $10 00 per 1000. SALVIAS, 6 var , 81.00 per 100: S8 00 per IfOn. GIANT ALYSSUM, 81.00 pel 100; 88 00 per 1000. AGERATUMS, 4 var., 608 per lOO: 85.00 per 1000. COLEUS, 40 var., TOo per 100; 86 00 per 1000. DAISIES, 81.00 per ICO. Express prepaid on all R. C. Cash with orders. Write S. D. BR4NT, Clay Center, Kan. igo5. The American Florist. 397 •^■t »•■•• iHi CARDINAL Has proved to be the best scarlet carnation in the market to-day. Sample blooms shipped from the Chicago Carnation Co., for your inspection at cost price. «m «m oe Rooted Cuttings, now ready: $12 per J 00; $100 per 1000. E. G. HILL, Richmond, Ind. iNmoDvcERS: I CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Joliet, III. S.S-SKIDELSKY, 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Please mention the A nu-} ica n Fiotist when writing. »«^* ^0,000 BloomingPlants for Easter 20,000 Pots of LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, at 12c per bloom. 4,000 CRIMSON RAMBLERS, trained in unique and artisticdesigns.$i to {25 eacli. 10,000 AZALEAS, 75c to $25.00 each. 3,000 HYDRANGEAS, 75c to %IXX> each. 3,000 SPIRAEAS, $4, $5 and $6 per dozen. 3,000 ROSE PLANTS, {6, $9 and $12 per doz. RHODODENDRONS, $1 to (25 each. GENISTAS, $6, (^9 and (12 per dozen. METROSIDEROS (Bottle Brush), $t, $1.50, $2 each. A large assortment of HYACINTHS in pans at $9 and $12 per doz. WISTARIAS, and other blooming Easter plants. Cash or reference. H. C. STEINHOFF, West Hoboken, N. J. Orchids 1 $^ Arrived in flne condition CAT'^LEYA MENDE< Lll, DE^DROBIUM W>RO|ti«U«l, LAcLIA anCcPS and ON IDiUd IIGRINUM UNGU'CULAfUM. We a so offer a Hoe lot of well-growD bulbs of CALANTHE VeiTCHII. Lager & Hurreil, summit, n. j. Orchid Orowers and Importers. Stanley & Co. SOUTHGATE, ENGLAND. Cattleva lablata autumnalis, magnificent; leafy dormant, plump and clean plants now arriving. WRITE. CYCLAMEN SPLENDENS GIGANTEUU HYBRIDS. My well- known strain in five true colors (seedlings), twice transplanted from Hats, including the fringed variety, well-grown plants. $3 00 per 100; S25.00 per ICOO. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAIL MADER. East Stroudsbnro. Pa. PTTI^r?»rT7l« from Benary's prize show Bow- vuibiuiiuo erj saved, giant-flowered, finest colors and shades, dwarf or semi-dwarf, makes fine selline plants for Easter; 3-in., ready for 5- in. pots. t4.oa per 100. Cash. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange P. 0., Balto., Md. CRISIS This NEW CARNATION lias been thoroughly tried the last two years and is the best SCarlCt Carnation we have ever seen. It is a money maker. Send for descriptive circular. Price, $12.00 per 100; $100 00 per 1000. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg. Pa. Cyclamen SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. Our well-known strain in five true colors (seedlings), twice trans- planted from flats, includine the fringed variety, well-grown plants, 81.00 per 100; *35 00 per lOCO. Satisfaction Guarantaod. LEHNIG & WINNEFELD, HACKENSACK, N. J. SPECIAL OFFER ROOTED CUTTINGS strong, Healthy and Well-Rooted, 1000 Per 100 N. Fisher So.OO Indianapolis 4 00 Enchantress 3.50134 00 B. Market.. \.'h IB.OO Estelle 1.75 15 CO Per 100 Wolcott ....8J00 Lawson .... 1.25 Glacier 1 35 Prospprlty.. 1.50 1000 S18.I0 12.00 12.00 14.00 Double Fringed Petunias ^*""" always headquarters for ih^'sn. Sis distinct novelties, labeled, $1.35 per 100. $10.00 per lOOO. Cnlvfn Two Best, Lord Fauntleroy (dwarf), iSOIVia, Bonfire (tall), 11 per 100; 18 perlOOO. SPRINGFIELD. ILL. TheW. T.Buckley Co., Gold Medal Canna WEST VIRGINIA. S'artpd plants Slock llmlled. Dry bulbs. »3 OO per 100. April 1, $9.0U per 100. Speak quick. GUS. OBEIRMIEVER, Box 219, PARKERSBURC, W. VA. Dahlias Mrs. Winters The beautiful new white is still queen of the world, strong tubers, 910.00 per 100. Ingeborg Egeland the leading scarlet cactus, S3. 00 per doz.; S20 per 100. O'ber novel- ties and standards. Also double field grown Hollyhocks true to color, $3.00 per 100. Gladioli, Peonies and Hardy Plants. Send for catalogue. W. W. WILMORE. Dahlia Specialist, Box 382, DENVER, COL. Please mention the American Florist when ivriting. BANKRUPT'S SALE Lansdowne, Pa. Entire florist and nursery business of W. L. Rementer, consisting of flowers, plants, bulbs, three large greenhouses, stone resi- dence and stable. For full particulars, address, EDWIN Bi LEWIS| receiver. LANSDOWNE, PA., Or his attorneys RE3ER & DOWNS. tOOl Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. 100,000 Alternantheras. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS. Bfilliantlssima. the best deep red, 75c per 100; $6 00 per 1000. A. Nana, vellow, 50o per 100: $4 00 per 1000. P. Major, red, 50c per ILO; $4.00 per 1000. Special prices on 5 000 or more. DAVIS BROS., Morrison, III. Bulbs and Plants. AIQUST ROLKER & SONS, 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK, P. 0. Box 752 For florists' use, spring or fall delivery. We import to order. Let us appraise your wants. 398 The American Florist. Mar. 2§y Syracuse, N. Y. A Syracuse custom which has been a great help to the florists is that of holding openings at millinery stores. During the past week Wheadon & Henele decorated three stores with palms, ferns, plants and cut flowers. Orchestras are hired to attract the peo- ple and the stores are fitted up as if a reception were in progress. Other openings are scheduled for the coming week and all the florists expect to get a chance. Eobert Dunn, foreman for ■ P. E. Quinlan & Company, is in Boston attending the exhibition of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society. He took with him some splendid roses and car- nations which the company will put on exhibition. Everything at the Quinlan greenhouses is looking well. As soon as the weather permits a new green- house will be built at the Valley range. Syracuse florists who do not have greenhouses say that they rely upon the advertisements in the American Florist for anything they may want. They find that the advertisers are reli- able and give them good service. Louis A. Guillaume, of Onondaga val- ley, carnation grower, was in town a few days ago. He says his Enchant- ress, Lawson, Marquis and Flamingo are looking especially well. Bard & Davis are working up a large . trade in Geddes and Solvay and find their new greenhouses a profitable ven- ture. Further expansion is probable. L. G. C'olyn, representing the firm of Van der Guyten & Colyn, of Holland, dealers in bulbs, was visiting Syracuse trade last week. Henry Morris says carnations and plants are the most in demand at pres- ent but people are not willing to pay high prices. The greenhouses of L. E. Marquisee are looking well and his new varieties are thriving splendidly. A. J. B. Oceanic, N. J. At the last meeting of the Monmouth County Horticultural Society it was announced who were the winners of the essays on ' ' Rose Culture Under Glass, ' ' written by the assistant gardeners. J'irst prize was awarded to Charles Wengerter, son of the late Adam Wengerter, one-time gardener at Selmar Hess' estate. Charles Wengerter is at present employed at the C. N. Bliss estate, Oceanic, N. Butterbach superin- tendent. At the announcement Mr. Wengerter expressed his pleasure in receiving the prize, since he is the youngest gardener in the society, being onlyeighteen years old. Joseph Kennedy received the second prize. He served ■his apprenticeship of tour years at ('. N. Bliss' place, under Mr. Butterbach, and is at present employed liy Wm. Turner, superintendent of M. C. D. Borden's estate. Wm. Dowlen was elected vice presi- dent in place of A. G. Williams, who resigned tlie position to take charge of Mr. Bodine 's place, Villa Nova, Pa. J'>ed Anderson read a wonderful article on "Chrysanthemums" from the Delin- eator by N. Hudson Moore. Two vases of Narcissus Empress were exhibited by W. Turner whicli received 90 and 9.'5 points. The judges of the evening were W. W. Kennedy, James Dowlen and John Kennedy. B. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS Versohaffeltli, Fire Brand, Golden QueeD, Beck- with'a Gem, Lord Palmerston, Qunen Vioioria and Fancies, 60c per 100; S5.00 per 1000 Golden Bedder (original) and Hero 75o per lOJ; 86.00 per 1000. A discount of 10 per cent allowed on 10,10) or more Coleus. More liberal discount on large orders. ACERATUM, Princess Pauline and Stella Gurney. SALVIA, Splendens and Jean Revenal, rooted cuttings, Too per 100: $6.00 per 1000. VINCA VARIECATA, 3-in. pots, »5 00 per 100. FRANK A. PIERSON, '''^°crN^.^^- SPRING iS HERE. Heit. Sir. ni; trunsplanted in hud. 81 25 per HO. $10 f 0 per 1000 Peonies in Hue assonment. Distinct colnrs nam".! sorn. $1.50 doven; 81000 per 100: BOO 00 per lOOO Cltmilli large n >wered, red, white a^d purple, go. d iwo-vear, home-grown, 25o: $2 00 per im..\ 8l5.'i0 per Inn. Panleulila, strong, $1 Oiiperdoz : $8 00per lOO 2V4-in. pots. 75c per doK. ; %i 00 per 100 F A BALLER, Bloomlnelon, III. Pansies 100,000 Now in Bloom. Extra large field- grown plants. They are the Kind Th«l Sell. Per 100, 82 OO; per lOUO, $20.00. ALBERT A. SAWYER. ^-JeTais, Successor to Thos. .T. Corbrey, 23.33 S. Harlem Ave.. OAK PARK, ILL. Telephone, Harlem 2312. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser. Strong Rooted Cuttings and Plants. CBRYSANTHEMMS S» EARLY. Yellow. —R. Halliday, Monrovia. White.— Polly Rose, Mme. Bergman, Ivory, Wil- lowbrook. Geo. S. Kalb. Pink.— Glory of Paciflo, Pink Ivory Lady Harriet, Montemart. MIDSEASON. Yellow.— Ma]. Bounaffon, Co.. Appleton, Yellow Eaton, Percy Plumridge. White.— Mrs. H Robinson, Mrs. Weeks, T. Eaton. Pink.— Mile. Liger, Mrs. Probin. Red.— Black Bawk, Mrs. Coombes. LATE. Yellow.— W. H. Lincoln, H. W. Rieman. White.— Mis. J. Jones, Yanoma. Pink.— Maud Dean. Rooted Cuttings, 81.50 per 100; 812 50 per 1000. Plants from2H-in. pots, S2 50pera0. SJOperlCUO. These are all good standard varieties. Only strong healthy plants used for stock. All cuttings and plants guaranteed strictly up in quality. Terms: Cash or satisfactory references. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. ASSORTED FERNS. 86.00 per 100, ready for fern dishes. Hardy Ivies. 3V4-inch pots, plants 4 to 10 Inches in height, 85.00 per 100. Cannas. started plants out of sand, 4 to 10 inches, ready for pots, S3 00 per 100. Varieties, (Jueen Charlotte^ Mme Crozy, Alph n-e Bouvier, Egandae and Italia. Cash with order pleas'. C. A. KNAPP, Chestnut Hill, PHILADELPHIA. PA. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Opah, Mme. BergmaD. Willowbrook and October burshine. Rooted Cuttings or VIOLETS of all kinds. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich. Rooted Cuttings NOW READY. A FEW OF OUR LEADERS: Wm. Duckham. Ben Wells, 82 per 100 F A. Cobbpid, Leila Filkini, S3 per lOl). Mrs. IhirkeH, 81.50 per iOO. Asparagus Sprengeri strong 2M and %M-m. 81.75 per 100; $15.00 per ROD. Send lor complete list. No order filled less than $1. W. A. CHALFANT, Springfield, IHo. Ghfysanthemums Chrysanthemum Novelties Merstbam Yellow, White Coombes Emily Mile- ham. Valerie Greenham, Mrs. H A All'-n and all other novelties 50c each; 85.00 per doz. Mrs. W. Duckham, the cup winner, 75c each; 87.50 per dozen. Send for list. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. ORCHIDS Lariiest Importers, Exporlers, Growers and Hybridists In the World. SANDER, SL Albans, England. Agent, A. DIMMOCK, 31 Barclay St.. NEW YORK cmf HINODE FLORISTCO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TINY PLANTS, in 2 and 8-in. decorated Japan- ese pots, 815 00, 830 00 and 825.00 per 100. RHAPIS, 5 to 15 sho' ts, 50 cents each. CASH WITH ORDBB. lARGfSI GKOWIRS OF FASTFR II' IFS. WOODSIDE. N.Y. and WHITESTONE. L. I.,N.V. JOHN BURTON, Assignee for | ROBERT CRAIC & SON, ROSFS, PHLMS, and Novdtlet In Dieorativ* nanU. Market and 49th Stt., Philadelphia, Pa igo5. The American Florist. 399 DREER'S HARDY PERENNIALS If you are not interested in a general line of Hardy Perennials, but have use for summer cut flowers you should consider at least the following leaders, v/hich are the cream of the best sorts for summer cuttings; you will find them profitable for this purpose as well as being an attraction to your grounds. We have a large stock and the plants offered are all of such size that they will give the best pos- sible returns. For a complete list of this class of plants as well as all other seasonable stock see our Current Wholesale Lrist. Anemone Japonlca. Not the usual winter killed class of stock, but good vigorous plants growing in 3-iuch pots. Japonlca, red. Alba, white. Lady Ardilaune. extra lar^e white. Oueen Charlotte, beautiful La France pink double, and Whirlwind, double white. 75c per dozen; $6.00 per 100. Anemone Prince Henry. Large double rich deep pink flowers. A fine new introduction $2.00 per dozen ; $15.00 per 100. FOR SUMMER CUT FLOWERS Perdoz. 100 Achillea, The Pearl, strong 3-in. pots $ 75 I AsclepiasTuberosa, strong lyr. old roots 75 Asters hardy invar, strong 3-in. pots. 1.00 Edna Mercia; a fine new pink var. 2.00 " Grandiflorus; large flowered late blue 2.00 Boltonia Latisquama. 4-in. pots 75 " Asteroides. 4-in. pots 75 Campanula Moeheirai. 3-in, pots 1.25 Pyramidalis, strong 1 yr. clumps. 1.00 Caryopteris Mastacantha, 3-in. pots . 75 ■Chrysanthemum Shasta Daisy, 2H-in. pots ■Chrysanthemum Maximum Triumph 3-in pots 75 Ciraicif uga Simplex (rare) strong plants 3.50 "Clematis Recta, strong 3 year old . 1.50 Coreopsis Lanceolata. heavy 4-in. pots.. 75 Delphinium Formosura, strong 4-in. pots 75 " Belladonna (rare) very free flowering-.... 2.50 Dianthus Latifolius Atrococcineus,2i4- inch pots 60 Digitalis Gloxiniaeflora, 4-in. pots 75 Doronicura Austriacum. 3-iu. pots 1.00 -'• Excelsum, 3-in. pots . 1.00 Erigeron Coeruleus Grandifiorus, 3-ln pois i.ro Eupat rium Ageratoides, 4-in. pots 75 " Coelestinum, 3-in. pot.s . 75 Feverfew Little Gem, 24-in. pots 60 Funkia Subcordata Alba. 4-in. pots 1.00 GaillardiH Granditlora, heavy 4-inpots. 75 Gypsophila i-aniculata, strong 1 year old roots — Helenium Autumnale Superba. 4-in. pots... Pumilum. 3-in. pots " '■ Magnlflcum, 3-in, pots Helianthus Multiflorus Fl. Kl., strong '• " Maxiraus, stronj " Maxirailianu, strong Meteor, strong Soleil d'Or, strong ... . AVolley Dod. strong 1.0 Heliopsis Pitcherianus, 4-iu. pots 1.00 ; 5.00 6.00 8.00 15.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 60 4.00 fi.OO 35.00 13.00 5.00 6. CO 20.00 4.00 6. 0 8.00 8.C0 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 75 6. CO 1.00 1.25 75 75 75 6.00 8.00 lO.fO 6.00 6 00 6.01 6.00 6.0J 8.00 a.oj Heliopsis Scaber Major, 4-in. pots $ Hollyhocks, Dreer Superb Double in. separate colors , HoUynocks, Dreer Superb Double in choice mixture Hypericum Moserianum, 3-in. pots.... Iberis Sempervirens, 3-in. pots Iris Kaempferi, 24 choice named var. '* ti nest mixed " Germanica, 12 choicaname var... " " fine mixed Lobelia Cardinalis, strong 4-in. j)ots . . . Lychnis Chalcedonica, strong 3-in pts. " " alba, strong 4-in pots Rubra, Fl. Pi. strong 3-in. pts. " Viscaria Splendens. strong 4-in. pots Lysimachia Clethroides, strong 4-iu pts Myosotis Palustris Semperflorens, strong 3-in. pots " Alpestris Grandiflora, strong clumps Paeonies in choice varieties; see cata- logue for varieties Penstemon Gentianoides, 3-in pots. . Physostegia Virginica, strong 4-in. pts. '* *' alba, strong 4-in. pots Perennial Phloxes, 25 finest varieties.. Pinks Hardy. 6 best varieties, 4-in, pts. Pyrethrum Uliginosum. strong planrs Rudbeckia Golden Glow, strong 4-in. pots " Purpurea, strong 4-in. pots. Scabiosa Caucaaica. strong 3-in. pots .. " " alba, strong 3.in. pots .... Solidago Rigida, strong 4-in. pots " strong 4-in. pots Spiriea Aruncus. clumps 1 ** Chinensis. clumps. " Filipendula. fl. pi., 4-in pots.. " G:o;aniea, clumps *' Palmata, clumps — " '• Elegans, strong 4-in. pots doz. 100 1. 00 88.00 1.25 10.00 1.00 8.00 i.nn 8.10 7.T 6.00 i.iT 10.00 i.no H.OO 75 6.00 50 4.00 75 6,00 75 6 00 75 6.00 2.00 15.0D r.no 8.00 75 6.00 50 4.00 50 4.00 1.50 12.00 1.00 S.OO 75 6-00 75 6.00 75 5.00 75 6 00 75 6.00 75 6.00 1.0(1 8.00 1. 00 8.00 i.ro S.OO 1.25 10.00 75 6.00 00 8.00 1 25 I'.O) 75 6.00 1.25 10.00 l.CO 8.00 HENRY A. DREER, (INCORPORATED) Please mention Ihc A merjcan Florist when -writing. Perdnz. 100 Spiraea Ulmaria, strong 4-in. pots $ 75 $ 6. CO " " fl pi.. sironK4-in. pts. 75 6.00 StaticeE.ximia, strong S-in. pots . 75 6.00 " Gmelini, strong 3-in. pots 75 6.03 " Latifolia, strong S-in. pots ... . 75 6.00 Stokesia Cyanea. strong 3-in. pots 1.00 5.00 Sweet Williams, strong 4-in. pots 60 4.00 " " large clumps ... . 75 6.00 Thalictrum Aquilegifoliura Atropur- purea, 4-in. pots .. 1.00 8.00 Thalictrum Aquilegiafoliura Album, 4-in pots 2.00 15.00 Thalictrum Aquilegifoliura Roseum 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 Trollius Aurantiacus. 4-in. pots — 1.50 r .00 Europaeus, 4-in. pots 1. 00 8 00 " Japouicus Excelsior, 4-in. pts. 1.50 10.00 Orange Globe, 4-in. pots 2..50 18 00 Tritoma Ptitzerii. strong per 1000 S5000 1.00 6.00 Coralina 5ii.00 1 00 6.00 Macowani; " •• " 75.00 1.00 8.00 " Dvaria Gradiflora, str'ng per 1000 • ■ ■ • 50 00 1 00 6.00 Valeriana Coccinea, 4-in. pots ..1.00 8 00 alba. 4-in. pots... l.CO 8.00 Officinalis, 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. 75 6.00 Palms and Asparagus Cheap. Per 100 l.>tania Bor., S-in. pot, seed leaves.. 8.00 ■■ " 8-in. pot, 16-18 in., 8-8 cbr. Ivs. U.OO >' 6-in. pot, 18-80 in., 8-4 chr. Ivs. 16.0« " " <-in. pot, 80-84 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 80.0C Kentii Bel., 8M-in. pot, 6- 8 in., 8 leaves. .lO.OC ■' ■• 8 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 8-4 leaves.. 18.60 " " 4 -in. pot, 18-16 in., 4-6 leaves.. 16.00 Asparagus Surengeri, 8-incb $8.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 8-inch 8.60 " " " S-inch 6.00 SHERMAN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY. lA. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreaua '""Kentia Forsteriana SCOTTII The Most Graceful Nephrolepis Known Retailers who have haDdled this fern are unani mouB in proclaiming it the best Fern ever introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Soottli and he will tell you that it is as far ahead of the Boston as that variety is ahead of all other introductions. See my adv. on second cover page in American Florist of Feb. 25th. Iflaill CPATT Keap Street Greenhouses. llUnil dull I If BROOKLYN, N. Y. BRANCH: E. 43th St. and Rutland Road, riatbusb. Telephone, 1207 Williamsburg. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing Asparagus Plumosus, 60 CENTS PER STRING. Carnation Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Good stock. W. H. WATSON, Lapeer, Mich. Scollii Ferns. Much more valuable than the Boston Fern, because with the most ordinary culture it will grow Into beautiful compact specimen plants. Per Doz. Per 100 2^- Inch 82 00 $1 2.50 3-inch 300 20.00 4-inoh 500 Pierson Ferns l^rtoS." "^ '" '""''•'*"" THE CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, BOSTON FERNS. Extra fine stock, out from bench now ready (or 5. 6, 7 and g-inch pots, at $25 00, ISO.OO, (75.00 and (100.00 per 100. KENTIAS. RUBBERS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Cash or reference ple&ae. Li Hi rDoTLn, dorchesYer, MASS. SUCCESSFUL SELLERS are the SaccoMful grower* wiro advertise la XrlE AMEr\M>AIN V LO H I S 1 * 400 The American Florist. Mar. 25, Davenport, la. FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. The regular monthly meeting of the Tri-eity Florists' Club took place on the evening of March 16, at the residence of Harry M. Bills, of the Bills Floral Company. Nearly every member of the club was present. After the usual business of the club was conducted, the election of ofBcers took place, which resulted as follows: President, John Temple, of Davenport; vice-{)resident, Henry Pauli, Davenport; recording sec- retary, Henry Meyer, Rock Island; financial secretary, Theodore Ewoldt, Davenport; treasurer, Adolph Arp, Davenport; executive committee, Harry Bills, Davenport; Henry Gaethje, Eock Island, and William Knees, Moline. It was agreed that the meetings of the society shall take place in the after- noons of the second Thursday of each month, instead of being held in the evenings of the same date, as hereto- fore. The club accepted the invitation of Henry Pauli, of Davenport, to meet at his place of business at the next reg- ular meeting. William Knees and Emil Boehm both gave a very interesting talk on poinsettias. The hostess treated the visiting florists to a fine luncheon and cigars. NOTES. Ewoldt Brothers had a large decora- tion on St. Patrick's day for the Outing Club house, for one of the most bril- liant affairs of the season. Forbes & Bird caught the rest of the florists napping and were the only ones to have green carnations on St. Patrick's day. Easter stock is coming along nicely, and everything points to a large trade, with plenty of flowers to supply it. Henry Gaethje, of Eock Island, intends to take a trip to Germany as soon as the spring rush is over. Andrew Bahr is confined to the house with the grip. Mrs. Bahr, his mother, is also quite ill. Ewoldt Brothers will open a cut flower store at 317 Brady street April 1. Ted. Minneapolis. Trade continues in the same trend as last week, with plenty of stock to fill all orders, and no sign of an increase in business for a while. American Beauty roses are the only flower that has any decided demand. Carnations are bringing from $1.50 to $3.50 for fan- cies, but on large orders this price does not hold. Bride, Bridesmaid, Liberty, etc., are commanding from $3 to $8. Bulbous stock is suflieient to meet all demands, excepting tulips. St. Patrick's day caused quite a flurry in the market for white carnations, which were dyed green for the occasion, and met ready sale by the single bloom. Thompson & Patthey had some sham- rock plants which sold to good advan- tage St. Patrick's day. Carl Strahle, who is now running the Mcndenhall greenhouses at Minnehaha Falls, is sending in some good lily of the valley and bulbous stock. Eice Brothers arc receiving some large shipments of smilax strings of good quality. Visitors: H. E. Philpott, of Winni- peg, Man., Can.; G. Eeising, witli L. Baumann & Company, Chicago. C. F. E. Money by TELEGRAPH. Order now, the TELEGRAPH GERANIUM. Will make money faster than any plant you may handle this season. A prize winner alt over. Pronounced the finest on the market. Will sell off your bench at sight for $3.00 per doz., and give tone to your establishment. STRONG PLANTS, 2M-INCH, $ 1 500 PER 1 00. For sale by the leading houses, and Thomas Devoy & Son, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. DAHLIA KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA: The Best White Dahlia In Existence. My own importation. I con- trol the entire stock of It. Flowers double, of the purest white, 4 to 5 inches in diameter. A wonderful bloomer. Stems, 13 to 18 inches long. Plants 3 to V/t feet hi^b. The finest plants from cuttings. Good strong stock from 2i4-inch pots, $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Delivery May Ist. Orders filled In rotation. Early booking suggested. Highly commended by .the American Institute and the New York Florists' Club. Address . , .,,, , __ , , . ■• ■ ■ •■ >• A. L. MILLER. Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Bedding Plants. ^Pe, ioo-< Per 1000 2Ji-in. R.C. Alternantherat, red and yellow, Aug. R. C. very strong.... $5.00 Ageratum. dwarf, blue and white .50 Arysttim, Giant, double sweet 2.00 .75 Carnations, R. C. from soil. Cobaea, from flats, transplanted 1.00 Coleus. in varieties 2.00 .70 Feverfew, Little Gem 2.!i0 1.00 Forget-tne-not( 2.00 1. 00 Fuchsia. 6 named varieties 2 50 1.00 Heliotrope 100 Marguerites, Etoile d'Or, yellow. 1.50 " Mme. Lailbert, white 1.50 Geraniums, 20 varieties - 2.50 Petunias, double fringed, white and in var 2.50 1.25 Pansies. in bud and bloom 10.00 Salvia, 4 named varieties 2.00 1.00 Verbenas, in white, pink, blue, scarlet and mixed transplt'd .50 Vegetable Plants, price list mailed free. Add lOc per 100 for postage on rooted cuttings. Cash please. LUDVIC MOSBAEK, Onarga, III. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. KENTIAS, As fine a'lot of single and made-up plants as ever grown, 4-ln. , 6-ln., 6-ln., 7-in., and 8-ln. pots, at 20o, 85o, 75o, $1.50 to $3.00 each. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 8, 4, &-inoh, $5.00, $10.00 and $25.00 per 100. ASPARASUS PLUMOSUS, 3 and S-ln., $4.00 and 18.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 and 8-in., $3.00 and $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Jean Viaud, S. A. Nutt, Castel- lane, John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Double, Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme. Salleroi, 2-ln. pots, $2.50 per 100. GLADIOLUS BULBS, good mixture, 75c per 100, $8.00 per 1000. GERMAN IVY. 2-in., $2.50 per lOO. SCARLET SAGE, LOBELIA, VERBENA. VINOA VAR , HELIOTROPE, Double and Single PETUNIA, 2-ln. pots, $2.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. GEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. Easter Stock IN EASTER LILIES, HYDRANGEAS, GENISTAS, SPIRAEA GLADSTONE, RHODODENDRONS. Palms, Ferns and Decorative Stock. WOODSIDE, L. I., N. Y. R. DREYER, Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. The Brockton Dahlia Farm Was frozen up last year, but is thawed out this year, and is ready for business, with the finest collection of Dahlias in the United States. Send for price list. . W. P. LOTHROP,"""SiTfl.**""' Easter Plants A SPECIALTV. Notice — Lowest prices on good stock. All showing buds and can be forced into bloom at once or can be easily kept for Easter blooming. Spiraea Compacta, Florlbunda, Japonica. all are large plants. 6-lnch pots, $2 00 per doz. Gladstone, from $3.00, $4.00 to $5.C0 per doz. Azalea Indica, have 1,500 Mad. Van der Cruyssen, as round as an apple, covered with buds, 75o, $1.00, $1.25 to $1 50 each. Other leading varieties, all shades, 60c, 75c, $1.00. $1 25 to $1.50 each. Lilium Harriiii and Japan MultiRorum, 6-inch pots, from 3 buds up, lOo per bud. White Daisies. (Marguerites), 6-inch pots, $350 per doz. H)drangea Otaksa. 6-inch pots. $3.00 to 14 GO per doz. ; 7-lnch pots, 75c each. Cineraria Hyb.. 6-inch pots, $2.00 to $3 00 per doz.; 4 to 5. inch pots, $1.25 per doz. Begonia, Pres. Carnot, Flambeau and others, 6-Inch pots, $2.50 per doz. Roses, American Beauty, large, 6-lnch pots, 40o; Brides, Kaiserin, Hermosa and other hybrids, 5H-inch pots, 25 to 30o each. Hyacinths, first size, 4-inch pots, all shades, $10.00 per 100. Dbl. Tulips, Tournesol. 3 bulbs in a 4-inoh pot, $1.50 per dozen pots. Daffodils, Von Sion, double nosed, 6-inch pots, 3 In a pot, $2.00 per doz. All bulbs dormant in cold frame, wlli take two to three weeks to force into bloom. Araucaria Excelsa, 7-inch, 5 to 6 tiers, 25 to 30 and more inches high. $1.50 each. Ficus Elastica, 25 to 30 inches high, 6 to 7- inch pots, $6.00 to $7.00 per doz. Primula Obconica, 5!^-inch pots, full of flowers, $3.00 per doz. I am the Moon Vine grower of the land. 10,000 now ready In 2H-lnch pots of A. W. Smith's Ipomea Horliflora, purest large white Moon Vine In the world. Price, $5.00 per 100. Mr. Smith has a world wide reputation for them. GODFREY ASCHMSNN, Wholeiile Grower and Importer ol Pot Plant*. Bell Phone Tloga S660 A. 1012 OntTle St.. PHILADELPHIA. P*. Vinca Varicgata. HARDY PINKS, large fleld-giown, 5 sorts, SMo. PARIS DAISY, Giant 2-inch, 2c. DOUBLE DAISIES, Snowball, Longfellow, $2.50 per 1000. ABUTILONS, 4 varieties, 2H-inoh, 2Hc. SALVIAS, 2-in., Bonfire, Splendens, Silverspot, S17 60 per 1000. GERMAN IRIS, divided roots, $1.00 per 100. VINCA VARIECATA, 2 in. 2c. COLEUS, 15 kinds, 2-in. 2c. HOLLYHOCK, double, 5 kinds, small 1 year old, $1.00 pet 100. FORGET- ME'NOT, Everbloomlng, 2-in. l^o. RUDBECKIA, divided roots, $1.00 per 100. COREOPSIS Lanclfolla, field, 2c. Rooted Cuttings, per 100, prepaid: Hollolrop*, 75c. Agonitum, white, Qurney. Pauline, 50c. Salvia, Splendens, Bonfire, Silverspot, 90o; $8.00 per 1000. Fuchsia, 5 best varieties, OOo. Hardy Pinks. 7 varieties, some everbloomlng, 75c; $5 00 per 1000 Dbl. Psiunlas, 10 finest. $1.00. Altsrnanthora. red and yellow, 50c;$3 50 per 1000. 5000 for $15.00. Swalnsona Alba, 75o. Tradssoanlla, 2 kinds, 75c. Evorbloomlna Foraat-ma-nols. $1.00. Slevia, Serrata and Varleirata,7DC. Giant Paris Daisy, $1 00. ColsuB, 60c, $5.00 per 1000. 'Mums, Pacific, Western King. Weeks, $1.00. VInoa Varlogata, SOc. Favarlsw, Gem, $1.00. CASH BYER BROS, Chambersburg, Pa. Madison, Conn. — The greenhouses ol F. C. Dowel were totally destroyed by fire March 13. igo5. The American Florist. 401 WE WANT TO MOVE Several Hundred Exceptionally Large KENTIA BELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA at $7.00 each Sizes as follows: Kentia Belmoreana, 12-inch pots, 54 to 60 inches high, 7 to 8 leaves. Kentia Forsteriana, 12-inch pots, 54 to 60 inches high, 6 to 7 leaves. This is fine perfect stock and is just what you need for your Easter trade. We also have several thousand exceptionally fine LATANIA BOBBONICA, in 8-inch pots, 7 to 9 leaves, 30 to 36 inches high from top of pot. Perfect stock that we will close out to make room at $1.25 each. We also hope to be favored with your order for Variety. Size. Height. Leaves. Each. Doz KENTIA BELMOREANA 3^ 12-14 5-6 .... $2(0 4 15-17 6-6 .... 300 5 18-22 $.75 7.5'i " " 6 22-24 6 1.00 12.00 " " 6 24-26 6-7 1.50 18.00 " " 7 32-34 6 2.00 24.00 " " 7 34-36 6 2.50 30.0D " " 9 44-48 7-8 6.00 .... 0" " 3H 14-18 3-4 200 4 16-18 4-5 300 KENTIA FORSTERIANA 5 24-27 4-5 .75 7.50 6 26-30 5 1.00 12.110 " " 7 32-36 . . 2.00 24.00 " " single 8 34-38 5-6 2.60 30.00 " 9 46-48 5-6 6.00 .... LATANIA BORBONICA 2 76 3 .... 1.00 3M 11-13 4-5 .... 2.00 " " 4 13-16 4-5 .... 3.00 " " 5 18-20 6-7 . 500 " '• 6 22-26 7 .60 7.C0 7 28-30 7 1.00 12.00 PHOENIX CANARIENSIS 8 38-42 10-12 3.00 .... 12 46-62 12-15 5.00 .... FtCUS ELASTICA 4 10-12 ... .25 3.00 6 16-20 ... .30 4.60 6 20 22 ... .50 6.00 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA 4 tiers 2-S .50 6.00 6 tiers 3-5 .75 9.00 6 tiers 3-6 1.25 15 00 " comp 6 tiers 3 2.00 COCOS WEDDELLIANA 3 2.50 PANDANUS VEITCHII 4 50 6.00 5 1.00 12.00 6 18-20 ... 1.25 15.00 PANDANUS UTILIS 3 2.00 " 5 500 " 6 900 the following stock which we can recommend as A! quality : 100 SI5.00 25.0U Var NEPHROL POATRIV. CROTONS CIBOTIUM ADIANTUM DRAC^NA ASPARAGl DRAC/ENA NEPHROL FITTONIA MARANTA ety. EPIS BOSTONIENSIS... " baskets VAR Siz 2. 3 4. 5. 6 7. 10. 3 3 3. 4. 6 7. 2. 3. 4. 5 4. 6. 6. 4. 5. 6. 7. 5. 2. 3. 4. 3. 4. 5 e. Each Doz. % .60 1.00 1.60 S.0O 6.00 B.OO 9.0J i.M 3.00 18 00 24.00 i.oo 1.50 2.00 1.5'l 300 5.00 3.00 5.00 6.00 9.00 12.00 100 $4.00 .50.00 ;::: tor' emeries .« .75 5!66 15.00 6.00 25 00 60.00 SCHIEDII . 1.50 . 2.00 CUNEATUM 3.00 7.00 6.00 t( 12.00 7.00 1. 15.00 INDiyiSA 10.00 11 FRAGRANS It (1 MASSANGEANA S PLUMOSUS .. 1.00 8.09 1.00 1.50 .75 1.50 2.00 3.00 9.00 600 6.00 8«a •1 12.00 SPRENBERI 6.00 10.00 4t 1.5.00 ti 6. 5 6. 6 2 2 20 00 TER 22 -21 .. .75 .. .50 .. ..50 EPIS SCOTTII PIERSONI VERSCHAFFELTII MASSANGEANA: 6 flDe fine for ferneries, for ferneriei. 5 00 500 DAHLIAS Mrs. Browning; double yellow. Oban; double rosy lavender. Hohenzollern; orange red. Zulu, double dark black maroon. Perle; pure white. J. H. Roach; double yellow. Prof. Baldwin; red. Bartels; double orange and red. St. George; double yellow. Sundew; bright orange scarlet. Evadne; soft primrose shading to white. Ami Barilel; pure garnet, single. W« oan supply Dahlias are coming more and more into prominence and every Florist would do well to plant a stock of good varieties for cutting in the fall and for working up a stock for spring sales. We can especially recommend the following varieties: Mrs. A. Newhall; dark crimson shaded to maroon. Aegir; red. William Pearce; yellow. Johni.'owen; single red. Mrs. George Reed; pure white. Camellia Flora; double wlute. Lancelot; double red and orange. Miss Bennett; deep orange. John Downie; single red. Miss Annie Nightingale; orange and red, large. Mrs. A. Beck ; red and urunge. G'^ii. Alarlnw; primrose, stiadcd amber. Loviz; red. Nance: single purple. Woodbridgp; purplish red. StrohU'in Kronne; cardinal red. Indescent; double red and orange. A. D. Livoni; clean pink double quilled. Twentieth Century; crimson and white, single. C. W. Burton ; finest yellow decorative dahlia. William Miller; brilliant purple. Storm King; double white. Camellia Alba; double white. \Vhit<' Lady: white with shade of purple. any of the abova from 2H-lnoh pots at $1.60 per dozent $10.00 per 100. GEORGE WITTBOLD COMPANY, avato! 402 The American Florist. Mar. 25, *f m ALL THAT USE IT SAY ''There is only One. FRFE trial five-pound bag \»ill cost you nothing more than the express charges on it. The trial bag will prove our assertion that it is the most effective, cleanest and quickest, as well as the cheapest (10 cents per JOO-foot house) article to fumigate with. All aphis killed in one night — our booklet tells of it; we mail one on request. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY, Tobacco Powder Hobbyists, 116, 117, 118 West St., New York. NICO-FUME TOBACCO-PAPER INSECTICIDE BY FAR THE BEST. IGOfUME "SHEETS ARE REAp/FOMflE, '^■NO FOLDING l« ' R£QUIR£D. JU3T HAHG EACH SHEET FROM THE HOLE PUNCHED IN ONE END.THtN LIGHT LOWER END. BLOW OUTfLAMtANDLET THE 3HEET BUP.N I bcnriNC (snttT kuno U FROM PlANt ^TIC^> FOR Sale B> SttDSMEN. 24 sheets. 7dc. H4 sheets, $3.50; 288 sheets, 16 50 (only 8Jio each). PACKED IN FRICTION-TOP TINS Preventing Loss by Evaporation. by Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., louitville, Ky. Mfg. Please vienlion the Ainericaii Florist when writing, Boston Florist Letter Go. MAiniPACTURERS OP FLORISTS' LETTERS. ThlH wooden box nicely gtalned and var- nlBhed, 18x30x13 made In two gectipns, one for each size letter, given away with nrst order of 500 letters. Block Letters, IVi or2-lnch size, per 100. 42.00. Script Letters, $3. Fastener with each letter oi Used by loadine florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. "NIGQTIGIDE" KILLS BUGS TOBAOCO WAREHOUSING & TRAOINQ CO. Louisville. Kentucky. Manchester, Mass. — The North Shore Horticultural Society met March 10, and listened to an interesting paper read by Kenneth Finlayson on ' ' Topics about Greenhouse Management." ESTABUSHED 1866 EMILSTEFFEriS> SUCC.™ RSTEFFENS. AMBSTEFTENSBROS EAST2/: Please mention the A merican Fiortst when tt/rrtrng FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., " '^'S^Vi^^. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF JVartlflola-l r^ea-ves. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Sample! Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. ■^&T "West BroaL, CHICAGO. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser Standard Flower Pots The WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, ■..nuLc,.,. .1 FLORISTS' RED STANDARD POTS, Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List 213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PA. Kramer's Pot Hanger The neatest, simplest, most convenient and 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 femSv 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 ai. shown in cut, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen bv mail, 91.25. L N. Kramer & Son, ^'""l',:.""-^ Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS \ Packed in small orates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 t-in., in orate, 14.88 1600 2Ji " 6.25 1500 IH " ••<» 1000 S " B.0O 800 »Mi " 6-80 600 4 " 4.60 820 5 " 4.51 144 9 " S.16 Price per crate 120 7-in., In orate, 14.20 60 8 " S.O0 BAKS lUDB. 48 e-in.,ln orate, IS.eO 48 10 24 11 24 12 12 14 6 16 4.80 " I.«0 4.80 4.80 4.60 Send for price Seed pans, same price as pots. „.,..- — r list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, HanRing Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc Ten per cent off for cash wltb order Address _ _ . . ., „ HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, Fort Edward. N. Y Or AoeuBT RoLKiE it SoKs, Now York Agents, 31 Barclay Street, New York Citv Ftease mention the American Florist when writing. •^ ''tm i_. SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Klk**^.''^^ GEO. KELLER & SON, 3 MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for pricei. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrigbtnood Ave. , CHICACO. ILL. Please mention the American Florist when writing. 404 The American Florist. Mar. 25, 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. Grieenhouse Building. De Haven, Pa. — A. T. Loreh, five houses, three 40 x 300 feet and two 20 s 125 feet. Lancaster, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, one house 39 x 156 feet; two houses 19 s 234 feet. Brampton, Ont. — Wm. Fendley, four connected houses, each 21 x 200 feet. Saranae Lake, N. Y.— P. H. Ryan, three houses, each 22 x 100 feet. Montreal, Can. — Hall & Eobertson, one house 22 x 158 feet and one house 12 X 87 feet. Toronto, Ont. — J. H. Dunlop, three connected houses, 25 x 240 feet each. Lockport, N. Y.— D. T. McCarthy & Sons, two houses, each 26 x 100 feet. Syracuse, N. Y.— P. R. Quinlan & Company, one house 29 x 142 feet. McKeesport, Pa. — McKeesport Floral Company, two houses, 25x300 feet each. Greenhouse Heating. Ed. American Florist:— Can 4-inch cast iron pipe be used for steam heating? If so, what is used for corking same? What size of tubular steam boiler is required for 15,000 feet of glass in poor condition to heat to 60° in zero weather? Ignokamus. The boiler should be at least 50 horse-power and more if glazing is poor. It is poor economy to use pipe larger than 114,-inch for steam heating. While 114 or even 2-inch pipe might be used a smaller size would be better and 4-inch pipe had better be thrown away than used with steam except for mains. Unless rust joints are used and the pipes are hung so that they can move readily it will be difScult to keep the Joints from loosening owing to the expansion and contraction of the pipes. L. E. T. Plainfield, N. J. — W. H. Forristel of the Bellview Avenue Nursery will construct a greenhouse 21x50 feet to be devoted to the growing of carnations. FOUND! A place where new and old material for the complete erection or repairing of GREENHOISES can be procured in Exchange for Cash Economical florists get our prices on Glass, Boilers, Ventilating Apparatus, Fittings, Pipe, White Lead, Paint, Putty, Hot Bed Sash, Etc. OLD GREENHOUSES BOUGHT. lETROPOLITAN Iaterial CO. 1398-1408 MetropoliUn Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. m: Sprague Smith Company, MANUFACTURERS OF YY I IN DO ^N OL/\SS» Greenhouse Glass a specialty. 205 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. The James H« Rice Co. -IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. '^vriJKl.o-w GtXe^mm, P^Llxx-t, X>«x'<:'t9r, e'to* 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. GLASS. GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOOK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge S Co. 2Znd SL and Union PIsca, CHICAGO. Beferences: Dunn, Bradstteet, and Broad- way Bank of Brooklyn. Please mention the American Florist when writing, 8ULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE N3TERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGS, VENTILATING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We furnish everything for building. Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons. 'SScI'^Nr^V." Bease mention the A merican Florist when writing. H. M. HOOKER GO. window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 50 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Please meyition the Ainerican Florist when writing. LVANS* IMPROVED VEMmATINC APPAJIAFUS WPITt roR ILLUSrRArtD CATALOGUE gi^AKfff arrMACHMfmm. -»- RICHMOND. INU D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK V^INDOW GLASS. Hot- House Glass a Specialty. Please mention the American Florist when writing. flease mention the A merican FJorist when writing. fOR SALE CHEAP. In quantities not less than 300 Boxes. Less quantity slightly higher prices. 500 Boxes I6xt8 Double Thick, B $2.60 400 " 16x20 " A 3.00 500 " 16x20 ** B 2.80 500 " 16x24 " A 3.00 The above prices are net cash, f. o. b. Chicago, March or April shipment. Subject to prior sale. Special prices on other sizes, shipment east or west. JAMES H.RICE CO, «°•"cH^Si•c'o^*"•• Jobbers and Maaufacturers, fiease mention the A merican Florist when writing, STENZEL GLASS CO., GREENHOISE CLASS. French and American "WHITE. ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudson St.. NEW YORK. Please mention the Ajnerican Florist when writing. 101 Portland St., BOSTON. r, **-"^^^*~^^*****»*^^^* Holds Glass Firmly See the Point * PEERU5S eianinff PolnU it thebeal. No lighu or lefti. Boi of 1,000 poLnta 76«U. poitp&ld. HEKKT A. DREER, TU CliMtaat M., rUlk, Pft. Piease mention the A mtrica n Florist when writing* igo5. The American Florist 405 LUMBER -FOR- Greenhouse Benches Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, plooring< White Cedar Posts, Etc. We are in a Special Position to Furnish "PECKY CYPRESS" Everything In PINE and HEMLOCK BUILDINe LUMBER WRITE FOB PRICES ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO., Cor. Weed St. & Hawthorne, CHICAGO. Tel. North 1626 and 1627. THE '«EW DEPARTURE VEHTlLATnC flPPUAMCEij. CHEAPEST AND BEST. If you doubt it try them and be convinced, Send for descriptive price circular. J.D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. Elwood, Ind. — A. Deubendorfer will soon commence the erection of another greenhouse, doubling his former capac- ity for growing cut flowers. ALSO BOHED SASH. Tennessee Red Cedar Posts. Pecky Cypress bench lumber. FOLEY Ventilating; Apparatus. Galvanized vent sash hing:es, screw eyes, screwhooks, U bolts, Galvanized turn- buckles and wire. FITTINGS for Purlin and "~^^^~ Ridgfe Supports, Free Illustrated Catalog;ue. Foley Mfg. Co. 471 W. 22nd St., CHICAGO. PlcaiC riirnttott [Itrr .Ifnrt ican. Fio} 1st when zi'i Uin^. ■ Much Pleased with Paper. American Florist Co.: — I am very much pleased with the American Florist and don't see how I could do without it. Mart J. Wittmer. Material From The World's Fair. WE OWN THE FIFTY MILLION DOLUB L0UI8IAN> PURCHASE EXPOSITION...... Here is a chance for Florists to purchase Thousands of Dollars worth of Valuable Material at extremely low prices. Such an opportunity only comes once. You must take advantage of it. Three Complete Greenhouses. Complete with all appurtenances, In- cluding the Flowers, Plants and Shrubs. Each house is 22x300 feet. They have Patent Ventilators, extra thick sash and regular style hothouse sash, size 3x6 feet. We will sell these Greenhouses either com- plete or in parts. They include complete heating systems. Over 50,000 Plants are in these Houses. A complete list of them with our extremely low prices mailed on application. HOT-HOUSE SASH. 5,000 Standard Hot- bed Sash, 3x6 feet, heavy rail, in fine condition. PIPE. 10,000,000 feet of pipef orevery purpose. Standard black wrought iron, sizes % to 12-inch. Bxtra heavy black wrought iron, sizes 2 to 36-inch. BOILER TUBES. 10,000 feet second-hand Boiler Tubes, In good condition, square ends, 3, SV^and 4-inch. Will make low prices on carload order. 100,000,000 FEET OF LUMBER. Send us your Lumber Bill for our esti- mate. We can furnish yon anything in the line. Studding, Joists and Timbers. Mixed 2inch Planking, dressed and matched flooring. Timbers in sizes 4x4, 4x6, 6x6, 6x8, 8x8. 10x10, 10x12, 12x12, 14x14 and in lengths from 8 to 80 feet. Interior finishing material. SASH AND DOORS. Thousands of Sash and Doors for quick delivery. Can furnish all sizes. Write for our Sash and Door List. RUBBER HOSE. 60,000 feet of RubberHoSe In sizes from % to 2y2-inch. We are making very low prices on large quantities. ROOFING GLASS. 1,000,000 feet of Vi and %-inch thick roofing glass, good as new. 1,000,000 feet of heavy wire netting used under this glass, No. 14 gauge. LAWN ROLLERS. 25 Rollers, two sections, each 10x20 Inches, counterbalanced handles. ROAD SCRAPERS. 12 — No. 2 American Wheel Scrapers. 25 — No. 2 Western Wheel Scrapers. 35— No. 2y2 Western Wheel Scrapers. 12 — No. 1 Western Drag Scrapers. 12 — No. 2 Western Drag Scrapers. 20— Western Railroad Plows. CONTRACTORS' 4,000 Steel Shovels. SUPPLIES. 500 Wheelbar- rows. 500 Steel Picks. 600 Mattocks, Lanterns, Axes, etc. 1,000-ton Bolts, Rods, Lag Screws, Tumbuckles and Washers. 150 Track and Lever Jacks. Thousands of other items of every kind and descrip- tion. Furniture, Office Fixtures. Electrical Apparatus, etc., etc. Ask for our World's Fair Catalogue No. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. Witt 36th and Iron Stt., CHICAGO. orWORLD'SFAIR GROUNDS, ST. LOUIS, 406 The American Florist. Mar. 25, Index 10 Advertisers. Advertising rates 376 Altken Marli 384 AlbaiivSte'mTr'pCo.406 Allen J K 383 AmerioanBlower Co . I V Amllng EC 381 Andorra Nurseries.. 388 Aschmaon Godfrey. 400 Backer & Co 396 Bailer F A 398 Bassett & WaBbburii38l Baumann L & Co... 402 Banr Floral Co 398 Bay State Nurseries 389 Beaven E A 380 Beok Carl & Co 387 Beokert W C II Benson C W 394 Bentbey-Coatsworth Co 381 Berger Bros 382 Berning H G 382 BertennannBros Co. 384 Berry A A Seed Co . 387 Bindekun8t-Verlag..40i Black Cbas 389 BlameuserEH 391 Boddington AT II Boston Letter Co .... 402 Brant D Wood 381 Brant S D 396 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 386 Breitmeyer's J Sons 334 395 Bred Job n 394 BrownAl(rdJSeedCo-387 Brown Bag Filling Mch Co 387 Bruns H N II Buoklev W T Co.... 397 Budlong J A 381 Burpee W A* Co... 387 Byer Bros 400 Byer Floral Co 391 Caldwell the Woods- man Co ...379 Campbell Exors R. ..414 Carmody J D 405 Chadwiok Cbas 384 Cbalfant W A 398 Chicago Carnation Co 391 397 Obioago House Wrecking Co 405 Clare & Sobarrath. .403 CleTel'ndCutFloCo..383 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 414 Conard & Jones Co. 399 Cotsonas Geo <& Co. .379 Cottage Gardens Co. 391 Cottage Nursery Co.. II Cowee W J 403 Craig Robt & Son . ..398 Craig Wm P 395 Cross Eli 398 Crowl Fern Co 379 Cunningham D O Glass Co 404 Cnnningbam Jos H.398 Dayis A B & Son.... 396 Davis Bros 397 Davis F P 384 Deamud J B 380 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg 403 DeVoy Tbos * Son. 400 Dickinson Albert Co. . 1 1 Dletscb A Co 405 Diller Caskey & Co. 406 Dillon J L 393 397 Dillon's Mfg Co 4C6 Dorner F&SonsCo. . . I Dreer H A 399 404 Dreyer R 400 Elokbolt Mrs Cbas. 384 Elizabeth Nurs Co.. 388 Elliott Wm H 382 EllwangerA Barry ... 389 Emmans Geo M 400 Ernest W H 403 Fenrioh J8 333 Florist Hail Ass'n... II Flower Growers Co. .381 Foley Mfg Co 405 For sale and rent ...377 Ford Bros 383 Foster Lucius H 399 Freeman Jos R 384 Frets C & Sons 389 Frith Cbas A V 387 QardenersChronlole . 385 Garland Geo M Ill Qbormley Wm 383 GlbllnA Co IV Globe Eng Co 385 Gude A& Bro 384 Qurney Beater Co. . 406 Qattman Alex J. 883 393 Hansen Julius II Harman WmS Ill Hart Jas 883 Hartje Jno 896 Hauswlrth P J 384 Heacook Jos 899 Heller Bros 380 .402 .379 .111 .403 .391 Heller 4-ln., 60o per doz., $4 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Fuchsias — Fuchsias, rooted cuttings, 6 best varieties, 90c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Fuchsias — Fuchsias, rooted cuttings $1 per 100; 2%-in. pots, $2.60 per 1,000. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Oardeniaa — Gardenia plants and ]ea- ■amlne, our leading specialty. Natural growing conditions here Ideal. 1 yr., 18- 24-in., $1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100. C W. Benson, Alvln. Tex. Oeranlimw— 10 varieties geraniums, Xyt pots and 2-ln. pots, $3. Jos. H. Cunningham, Pelaware. O. Ooranlnms — Geranium Telegraph, bed- ding out, conservatory or window; strong plants^ 2^-in., $16 per 100. Thomas Pevoy & Son, Poughkeepsle, N. Y. Qeranlnms — Jean Vlaud, S. A. Nutt, Castellane, John Doyle and Perkins. Single and double Gen. Grant. La Favor- ite, 2-inch pots, $2.50 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Qeraniums — 26,000 geraniums, by ex- press, $2.50 per 100, 2%-ln. pots; by mall, $1.50 per 100, rooted cuttings. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Fiona— FicuB elastlca, S and 7-lncli. $6 to $9 per dozen. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Pa. Forget-IC»-irots — Ever blooming for- Ket-me-nots, rooted cuttings, $1.00 psr 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. Fncbslss — Fuchsias, rooted cuttings and plants. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga. 111. Qeraninm — S. A. Nutt geraniums, healthy, 2%-ln., $3.60 per 100. John Brod, Niles Center. 111. Geranium — Geranium William Lang- guth, ^%-in., $4 per 100; Lady Plymouth, sweet-scented, variegated, 2^ -in., $6 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Pes Moines, la. Qeranium — Rooted cuttings, $10 and $12 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Oladiolus — Gladiolus bulbs and bulb- lets, all sizes. E. E. Stewart, River Junction, Mich. Heliotrope— Heliotrope, 2-ln., $2.60 per 100. Iowa Seed Co.. Pes Moines, la. Heliotrope — Rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Heliotrope — Heliotrope, 75c per 100, rooted cuttings, Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Heliotrope— Rooted cuttings, 12 vari- eties, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. P. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Hemerocallls — Hemerocallis Fulva, $2 per 100, H. H. Kern, Bonner Springs, Kan. Hibiscus — Hibiscus Peachblow, 2^ -In., $3 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Pes Moines, la. Hollyliooks — Pouble field-grown, $3 per 100. W. W. Wilmore. Box 382, Denver, Col. Hollyhocks — Dreer superb double hollyhocks, separate colors, $1.26 per doz., $10 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Hyacinth — ■ Lar^re assortment hya- cinths in pans at $9, and $12 per doz., for Easter. H. C. Steinhoff, W. Hoboken, N. J. Hydrangea — 3,000 hydrangeas, 75c to $5 each, for Easter. H. C. Steinhoff, W. Hoboken, N. J. Hydrangea — Hydrangea otaksa. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Hydrangea — Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora, 2% to 3 feet, $1.50 per 100, $11 per 1,000; 12 to 18-ln., $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. Otaksa, Red branched, Thos. Hogg, 2-yr. pot grown, $5 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Iris — German Iris, $2 per 100. H. H. Kern. Bonner Springs, Kan. Ivy — German ivy, 2-in., $2.60 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. Ivy — Hardy ivies, 2% -in. pots, plants 4 to 10-in. in height, $5 per 100, C, A. Knapp, Chestnut Hill, Phila- delphla. Japanese ZToveltlea — Tiny plants in 2 and 3-ln. decorated Japanese pots, $16, $20 and $26 per 100. Rhapis, 6 to 16 shoots 60c each. Hlnode Florist Co., Woodslde, N. Y., and Whltestone, L. I., N. Y. Iiilles — Japan and Harrlsil lilies. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St, Philadelphia. iilium Iiongiflomm — 20,000 pots, 12c per bloom, for Easter. H. C. Steinhoff, W. Hoboken, N. J. IjUlum Iiongtflorum — Bulbs, 9 to 10-ln., fine lot. E. F. Winterson Co., 46-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Iiohelia — Lobelia, dwarf blue, $1 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica. N. Y. Iilarguerites — Two varieties, rooted cuttings, $1,50 per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Orchid — Orchid Cypripedium Insigne, Al, 5-in. plants, $1 cash. Smith & Young Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Orchids — Cattleya Mendelll, also Lslla anceps and Oncldlum tlgrinum, etc. Write for special list No. 14. Orchid growers and importers. __ LiBigeT & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Orchids — Orchids, per 100: Cypripe- dlum Insigne, $8; Cypripedium callosum, $20; Cypripedium Laurenceanum, $26; Pendroblum formosum, glganteum, $9 per doz.; $70 per 100; Vanda Coerulsa, 10 to 12 lbs., $16 per doz.; 12 to 16 lbs., $22 per doz. Julius Roehrs Co., Exotic Nurseries, Rutherford. N. J. Falms, Etc. — Growers and importers, palms and ferns; decorative plants. Geo. Wlttbold Co., 1667 Buckingham Place, Chicago, 111. Palms, Etc — ^Falms, ferns and deco- rative plants. John Burton, Assignee for Robert Craig & Son, Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia. Pa. Palms, Etc — kentla Belmoreana and Kentia Forsterlana. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote. Pa. Palms, Etc — Latanla Bor., 2-in. i>ot, seed leaves, $3 per 100; Latanla Bor., 3- In. pot, 16-18-ln., 2-3 chr. Ivs., $12 per 100; Latanla Bor., 5-ln. pot, 18-20-ln., 3-4 chr. Ivs., $16 per 100; Latanla Bor., 6-in. pot, 20-24-ln., 4 chr. Ivs., $20 per 100. Kentla Bel., 2i^-ln. pot, 6-8-ln., 2 leaves, $10 per 100; Kentla Bel., 3-ln. pot, 8-10- In., 3-4 leaves, $12.50 per 100; Kentla Bel., 4-ln. pot, 12-16-ln.. 4-5 leaves, $16 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, la. Palms, Etc — Palms, ferns and deco^ ratlve plants. R. Preyer, Woodslde, L. L. N. Y. Palms — Small palms from 2%-in., pots, per 100: Kentia Belmoreana, $6; Areca Lutescens, $4; Latanla Borbonlca, $3; Cocos Wedelliana, $S. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- vllle, O. Pandanus Veltchil — To make room, our entire stock, 214 to 3-in. and 4-ln. pots at the uniform price of $20 per 100, in assortment. Express paid. A. E. Wohlert. Bala. Pa. Pansies — 100,000 now in bloom, extra large field grown plants; they are the kind that sell, $2 per 100, $20 per 1,000. A. A. Sawyer, 23 S. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, 111. Pansies — The Jennings strain, cold- frame plants, in bud and bloom, mixed colors ready April 1. $1.60 per 100. Cash with order. E. B. Jennings, lock box 264, South- port. Conn. Pansies — 200,000 fine large plants of the famous large flowering Bugnot's, Cassler's, Odier and Trimardeau, 50c per 100; $3 per 1,000. Extra large plants coming In bud, $1 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15 Gray Ave., UtIca. N. Y. Pansies — Pansy plants, large flowering, 6O0 per 100, $2.50 per 1,000. Per 106 Asp. plumosus nanus, small plants, to close, $1.76. Jas. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Pansies — Rooted cuttings. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, HI. -100,000 pansy plants, $19 per 1,000. Unrooted cuttings, half pries of rooted. Loomis Carnation Co,, Lock Box 116. Loom Is. Cal. Pardanthos — Pardanthus, etc., $2 per 100. H. H. Kern, Bonner Springs. Kan. Pelargoniums — Rooted cuttings, 15 varieties, $2.25 per 100. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Peonies — Choice white; strong divided plants, 3 to 6 eyes. In quantity. Festlva maxima 35c; Q. Victoria 12c; Golden Harvest 20o. Order at once, spring de- livery. Peterson Nursery, 603 W. Peterson Ave.. Chicago. Peonies — Peonies and hardy plants. W. W. Wllmor» Box 382, Denver, Cola Petunias— Dbl. Petunias, rooted cut- tlngs, 10 finest, $1.00 per 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa. Petunias — Double fringed petuniam. Six distinct novelties. labeled, $1.26 per 100; $10 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckler Co., Bpringfleld, PL Petunia — Petunias, double, assorted, 2^-ln., $3 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. Petunias— 10 best sorts.Tl.OO. ^Byer Floral Co.. Shippensburg. Pa. Petunias— 20 varletlea. tl.2B per !••; $10 per 1,000. 8. P. Brant, dmr Center. Kml Pinks — Hardy pinks, six best variety, 4-In pots. 75c per doz., $6 per 100. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia, Pa. Primulas — Primula chlnensls and Pl obconlca grandiflora In bud and bloom, from 4-in. pots, $7 per 100. Paul Mader, B. Stroudsburg, Vm. Hoses — American Beauty, La France and Bride. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Boses — Rose plants, write for prices on hybrid perpetuals, hybrid teas, teas, climbers, ramblers, etc. C. M. NluCfer, Springfield, O. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 410 The American Florist. Mur. 25, Hoses — Roses of all kinds. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln, 111. SMte* — Roses, rooted cuttings: Ctiat- enay, J2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Uncle John, J2.50 per 100, »20 per 1,000; Brides- maid. J1.60 per 100, J12.B0 per 1,000; Bride, J1.60 per 100, $12.60 per 1.000; Ivory, $1.60 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Perle, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Roses, 2% -In. pot plants: Richmond, $80 per 100, $250 per 1,000; Rosalind Orr English, $25 per 100, $200 per 1,000; Chatenay, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Sun- rise, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Perle von Oodesberg, $6 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Liberty, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; La Detroit, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Uncle John, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; Kalserin, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Bride, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Ivory, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Perle, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. American Beauty bench plants, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chl- cago. Rose — Baby Rambler, ever blooming, dwarf crimson, 3-in. pot plants (grafted) ready April 15, $4.50 per doz.; $35 per 100. 2%-in. pot plants, April delivery, per doz., $3; per 100, $20. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boses — Young stock of roses ready to ship, from 2-in. pots: Bride $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Bridesmaid $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; Meteor $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Golden Gate $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Chatenay $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Kaiserin, $4 per 1,00, $35 per 1,000. Wietor Brothers, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Koses — 4,000 crimson Ramblers. $1 to $25 each; 3,000 rose plants, $6, $9, $12 per doz. for Easter. H. C. Steinhofe, W. Hoboken, N. J. Boses — Rooted cuttings, Brides- maid, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Bride, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1.000; Golden Gate, $1.50 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Ivory, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. George Relnberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Boses — 60,000 grafted roses for forc- ing. Delivery April, May, June. Lib- erty, rose pots, $2 per 100; 3%-ln. pots, $18 per 100; Brides, Bridesmaids, Golden Gate, Kalserin rose pots, $10 per 100; 3%-ln. pots, $15 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Boses — Koses, 2 14 -in. pots, $2.50 per 100; Universal Favorite, Evergreen Gem, Bessie Brown, Manda's Triumph, So. Orange Perfection, White Memorial, Tel- low Rambler, Gardenia, Helen Gould. Mme. de WattevlUe, Franclsca Krue- ger, Mary Washington, Champion of the World, Eraile Gonln, Frances E. WUlard, Bridesmaid, Bride, Halloween. Strong semi-dormant plants, splendid for spring sales or for planting. Iowa Seed Co., Pes Moines, la. Boses — Spring sales. Crimson Ramb- ler, 2-year-old, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; 3-year-old, $2.50 per doz., $18 per 100; Dorothy Perkins, 2-year-old, $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100; Gruss an Teplitz, 2-year-old, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; Maman Cochet, 2-year-old, $2 per doz., $16 per 100; Hermosa, 2-year-old, $2.25 per doz., $15 per 100; Clothllde Soupert, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100; A. Beauty, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; K. Aug. Vic- toria, $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100; P. Neyron, $2.50 per doz., J$20 per 100; La France, $2 per doz., $15 per 100, and Tnany other varieties. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boses — Roses, 2^4 -in., pots, strong plants. Maid. Bride, White and Pink Cochet, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. American Beauties, 2>4-ln. pots, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000; 3-ln. pot plants, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. C. W. Relmers, Station A, Louisville, Ky. Boses — Roses, Ramblers and hybrids. W^ & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. Boses — Hardy roses. Ellwanger & Baj^ry. Rochester, N. Y. Boses — Easter stock. Baby Rambler rose. Mme. Norbert Levavasseur, 1- year-old, field grown, for 4-In. pots, $5 per doz., $35 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Boses — Now Is the time to place your orders and insure getting good stock for planting. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Boses — The fine new pink rose. La Detroit, 2%-in. pots, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. General MacArthur, 2%-ln. pots $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Bose — Rose Clothllde Soupert In bud or bloom, 4-in., $12 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15 Gray Ave., Utlca. N. Y. Bndbeckia — Golden Glow, 4-in pots, 75c per doz., $6 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Salvia — Salvia splendens $1 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses. Utica, N. Y. Salvia — Salvia, Mrs. C. N. Page, a new scarlet salvia of great merit. Besides possessing more than all the good qual- ities of other good salvias it can be had in bloom for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Write for descriptive cata- logue. 2-in pots, $1 per doz.; $6 per 100; 4-ln. pots, $2 per doz.; $12.50 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. Salvias — Salvia splendens and Jean Revenal, rooted cuttings, 76c per 100, $6 per 1,000. „ „ Frank A. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Salvias — Rooted cuttings and plants. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. NURSERY STOCK. Salvias — 6 varieties, $1 per 100, $8 per $1,000. S. D. Brant. Clay Center. Kan. Salvias — Bonfire and St. Louis, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Smllax — Smilax plants, strong, 2%- In., $1.50 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Snapdragon — Three fine snapdragons, our giant pink, a grand white, and a fine yellow, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Spiraea — Spiraea compacta florlbunda, Japonica and Gladstone. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Stocks — Double white, for Easter, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. . Hill Top Greenhouses. Utica, N. Y. Swainsona — Swalnsona Alba, rooted cuttings, 75c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Tradescantia — Tradescantla rooted cuttings, 2 kinds, 76c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. UmbreUa plants — Umbrella plants, 2- in., fine, 2c. _ Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. Vegetable Plants — Vegetable plants. Price list mailed free. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, HI. Verbena — Verbena, 2-in. pots, $2 per 100. , , Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Verbenas — Mammoth verbenEis, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. Verbenas — 500,000 Verbenas, 60 varie- ties, perfectly healthy. Prize rooted cut- tings, 60c per 100, $6 per 1,000; plants 2U- in., pots, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa^ Verbenas — Rooted cuttings, 30 varie- ties, 60c per 100. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Verbenas — Rooted cuttings, 60c per Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Vinca — VInca varlegata, 3-ln. pots, $6 per 100. , „ Frank A Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Vinca varlegata— Vinca varlegata, 4- In. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100, $90 per 1,000; 10 per cent discount, cash orders during month of March. The Goshen Floral Co., Goshen, Ind. Violet — Violet Princess of Wales, $2.50 per 100. Rooted cuttings, $1.26 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Violets — Rooted cuttings. Ell Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Vaughan & Sperry, 58-60 Wabasb Ave., Chicago. Qroonds — "Beautiful Grounds," an Il- lustrated manual containing suggestions on lawn making, planting and care of shrubs and trees. Landscape plans, topographical surveys, etc. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, 111. Iiemons — Lemon American Wonder or Pondorosa, 2%-ln., $3 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. Ulacs — Lilacs a specialty. Jacs. Smits. Ltd.. Naarden, Holland. Salvias — Salvia, two best. Lord Faunt- leroy (dwarf). Bonfire (tall). $1 per 100. $S per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. magnolia — Magnifolia grandiflora, per 100: 5 — 6-in. $5; 8 — 10-in., $8; 15 — 18-in., $15; 20 — 24-in.. $20. Strong, pot-grown plants. Joe Browne, Nashville, Tenn. Nursery Stock — Rhododendrons, aza- leas, magnolias, lilacs (pot grown), hardy evergreens, etc. Catalogue 1905- 06 free on application. C. Frets & Sons, Boskoop, Holland. Nursery Stock — Trees, shrubs, vines, small fruits and evergreens. Imported low-bedded 2-yr. H. P., climbing. Ram- blers, Standard and Tea roses, clematis. Ampelopsis Veitchi and Quinquifolla, Wistarias, honeysuckles, snowballs, hy- drangeas, boxwood, azaleas, rhododen- drons, magnolias, bleeding hearts and peonies in great variety. Write for wholesale price list. Prank Kadlec, 181 Johnston Ave., Lo- gan Square Sta., Chicago. Nursery Stock — Ornamental trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials, etc. Bay State Nurseries, N. Ablngton, Mass. __^_ Nursery Stock — Philadelphia Rambler, field plants, 2 to 3 ft., $2 per doz.; $16 per 100, 3 to 4 ft., $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Nursery Stock — Trees, shrubs, vines, small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrlsville, Pa. Nnrsecy Stock — Wholesale growers of nursery stock. Catalogrue free. W. Van Kleef & Sons, Boskoop, Holland. Fffionias — Pseonias. Festlva maxima, $35 per 100; Queen Victoria, $9 per 100; Fragrans, $6 per 100. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxle, Mo. Nursery Sto6k — Headquarters for hardy perennials; 12 acres conifers; 3 acres rhododendrons; 2 acres hydran- geas. Tottenham Nurseries (Ltd.), Dedems- vaart, Holland. Privet — California privet cheap, 100,- flOO plants, 3 to 4-ft., $4 per 100, $25 per 1,000; 2% to 3H-ft., $2.60 per 100, $17.60 per 1,000; 20 to 30-ln., $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; 18 to 24-ln.. 2 years, $1.50 per 100, $7 per 1,000. Boxed f. o. b. here. For car or large lots, write before placing orders. Chas. Black, HIghtstown. N. J. Bhododendron — Best named hybrids, 20-in. high, $9 per doz.; 24-in., $12 per doz.; 30-32-ln., $24 per doz. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- vUle, O. Bhubarb^Rhubarb, $2.50 per 100. H. H. Kern, Bonner Springs, Kan. Blbbon Grass — Silver ribbon grass, field grown roots. 16c each by mall, postpaid. $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100 by express, not prepaid. James Vlck's Sons. Rochester, N. Y. pin Oaks — Pin oaks. Andorra Nurseries, Philadelphia, Pa. Privet — 700,000 California privet, cur- rent prices; all plants have been trans- planted and cut back, except 1-yr., mak- ing them good clean stock. Parties wishing 5,000 or over, write for better River View Nurseries, Little Silver, N. J. Shrubs — Shrubs and herbaceous plants. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Shrubs — Hardy shrubs. Ramblers, etc. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. If you do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igos. The American Florist. 411 Shmlos — Shrubs, hardy plants, clim- bers, etc. Ellwanger & Barry. Rochester, N. Y. Slizabs — Ornamental trees and shrubs. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. Strawberry Plants — Strawberry plants $2 per 1.000. H. H. Kern, Bonner Springs. Kan. Trees — Fruit trees, ornamental trees, evergreens, shade trees. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Trees — Munson Nurseries. New cata- logue now ready. Get it of T. V. Munson & Son, Denlson, Tex. Wistaria — Wistaria, large assortment for Easter plants. H. C. Steinhoff, W. Hoboken, N. J. Seeds, Bulbs. Spawn, Etc. Aspara^ns — 1904 new crop asparagus seeds. Plumosus nanus. 65c per 100. $3.50 per 1,000; Robustus, 85c per 100, $7.50 per 1,000; Sprengeri. 15c per 100, $1 per 1,000. Moore & Simon. 207 Market St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, Northern greenhouse grown seed, 100 seeds, 60c; 250 seeds. $1.15; 1.000 seeds. $4. Southern greenhouse grown, 1,000 seeds, $3; 5,000 seeds, $12.50. A. plu- mosus robustus, 100 seeds. $1; 1,000 seeds, $9. Decumbens, 100 seeds. 50c; 1,000 seeds. $4. Comorensls, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $7.50. Cash discount 2 per cent. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Aster — Aster Kate Liock, 48 in. high. White, Daybreak, and mixed, $2 per 1,000 seeds. Not less than 1,000 seeds sold. J. H. Lock, 41 Manchester Ave., Toronto, Ont. Aster — Aster seed, best German grown, Queen of the Market, % oz. 15c, oz. 50c; Victoria 14 oz. 50c, oz. $1.75; Giant Victoria ^ oz. 60c, oz. $2; Pfeony fl. Perfection Vi oz. 45c, oz. $1.50; Sem- ples branching home grown Vi oz. 20c, oz. 60c. Separate colors or mixed. W. C. Beckert, Allegheny. Pa. Aster — Seed of the Carlson, 1 pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 50c; H oz., 30c; 1 oz., $1. Branching or Semple, 1 pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 20c; 1 oz., 60c; 1 lb., $6.50. Vaughan's upright white branching, trade pkt., 10c; ^ oz.. 20c; oz., 65c. Vaughan's upright pink branching, trade pkt, 10c; Vi oz., 20c; oz., 65c. New everbloomlng aster Ideal, trade pkt, 15c; Vi oz., 30c; 1 oz., $1. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Beg'onla — Begonia, single flowered, separate colors, 40c per doz., $3 per 100; mixture, 35c per doz., $2.50 per 100; dbl. flowered, separate colors. 65c per doz.. $5 per 100; mixture, 50c per doz., $4 per 100. LaFayette. 25c each. $2.65 per doz.. $18 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bnlba — Ward's high grade bulbs and plants. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 17 Battery Place, New York. Bulbs — Spring or fall delivery, for florist's use. We import to order, bulbs and plants. August Rolker's Sons, 31 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs — Double narcissus Von Slon, sin- gle narclss-us, Golden Spur, Spiraea Su- perba, Pseonia C. festlva maxima. Warnaar & Co.. Sassenheim. Holland. Bulbs — Holland bulbs and plants, wholesale growers hyacinths, tulips, narcissus, crocus, spiraeas, gladiolus, paeonias, etc Special prices French bulbs, Roman hyacinths. Paper White, etc. Van Zanten Bros., HiUegom, Holland; G. Hylkema, care Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St., New York. Bulbs — Bermuda Harrisii bulbs. July and August delivery. Chas. A. V. Frith, Hamilton, Bermuda. Cabbage— Seed Early All Head,"20c per oz. ; 60c per ^ lb. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Caladioin — Caladium, 5-7-in. circum- ference, 40c per doz.. $2.50 per 100; 7-9-ln. circ, 60c per doz., $4 per 100; 9-12-in. circ. 95c per doz., $7 per 100; 12-ln. and up, $1.75 per doz., $14 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Celery — Seed White Plume and Snow White, 10c per pkt.; 15c per % oz.; 25c per oz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Egg Plant — Seed of New York Im- proved, 1 pkt., 5c; % oz., 15c; 1 oz., 25o. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Gladiolus — Gladiolus in variety. W. W. Wilmore, Box 382, Denver, Colo. Gladiolus — Gladiolus Angeie, 90c per doz., $6.50 per 100; Augusta, 50c per doz., $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Brench- leyensis, 20c per doz., $1.35 per 100, $11.50 per 1,000, Ceres, 20c per doz., $1.25 per 100, $10.50 per 100; Eugene Sribe, 70c per doz., $5.50 per 100; Mme. Moneret, 20c per doz., $1.50 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. lettuce — Seed, Black Seeded Simpson, Vaughan's select stock, oz., 10c; U lb., 25c; 1 lb., 80c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. lily of the '\ralley — Berlin and Ham- burg pips, $10 per 1,000; $22.50 per case, containing 2,500. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Illy of the '7aUey — Pips, largest and Quest stock In splendid condition, {24 per case of 3,000; 2 or more cases at $7.50 per 1,000. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 36 Cortlandt ^St.. New York. Ijliy of the 'Valley — Forcing pips. Julius Hansen, Plnneberg, Germany. lHy of the Valley — Pips, $12 per 1,000, $1.50 per 100. Good grade pips, $7.60 per 1,000, $21 per 3,000. H. N. Bruns. 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. mushroom Spawu — Frequent importa- tions from England, always fresh and lively. J.^ Sty^r, Concordvllle, Pa. Nicotlaua Sanders — Seeds in original pkts.. 25c per pkt, J. M. Thorburn. Cortlandt St., New York. Onion — Bermuda onion seed. All or- ders accompanied by bankers' reference or remittance. Peter S. Reid, Port Orotava. Teneriffe. Onions — Genuine Bermuda onion seed, grown and exported by Wlldpret Bros.. Port Orotava, Tener- IfCe, Canary Islands. Pansy — Pansy seed. $1 per pkt.. $6 per oz. Cash. E. B. Jennings, Lock Box 254, South- port. Conn. Salvia — Salvia splendens grandlflora, ii-oz., 25c; oz., $1.50. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12-13 Faneull Hall Square, Boston. Radish — Seed of Scarlet Globe, Vaughan's select stock, 1 oz., 10c; hk lb., 30c; 1 lb., 70c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds — Rawson's Arlington tested seeds for the florist. Catalogues mailed free. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12-13 Faneull Hall Square, Boston, Mass. Seeds — Garden, held and flower seeds. Crosman Bros., Wholesale Office, 503 Monroe Ave., Rochester, N. Y. Re- tall Store, 275 Main St. East, New York. Seeds — Burpee's catalogue for 1906 Is now ready. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds — Wholesale seed growers. Flower and garden seeds. A. J. Brown Company, Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds — 3,700 acres of garden seeds In cultivation; wholesale seed growers. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Cah Seeds— Flower seeds and bulbs; onion sets; garden seeds. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago. Seeds — Florists' flower seeds. New crop now ready. Weeber & Don, Seed Merchants and Growers, 114 Chambers St., New York. Seeds — Seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. Four- teenth St.. New York. To Exchange — Bulblets and planting stock of gladiolus, for cannas and dahlias. E. E. Stewart, Rives Junction, Mich. Sugar Beet — Mangel wurzel and sugar beet seeds a specialty. Catalogues free. Bnglish correspondence. Carl Beck & Co., Quedlinburg, Ger- many. Telegram address, Samenex- port, Quedlinburg. Sweet Pea — Seed of Dorothy Eckford, 10c per oz.; 25c % lb., 75c 1 lb. Lady Grisel Hamilton, 1 oz., 5c; >4 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 40c. King Edward VII., 1 oz., 10c; ^ lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c. Lively, 1 oz., 5c; Vi lb., 10c; 1 lb., 30c. Mrs. G. Higginson, 1 oz., 35c; % lb., 95c; 1 lb., $3.50. Flora Norton, 1 oz., 30c; >4 lb., SOc; 1 lb., $3. 10 per cent cash discount orders over $2.00 all flower seed, cash inclosed. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Tomato — Seed of Earliana, 10c per pkt.; 25c per % oz.; 40c per oz. Early Michi- gan, 10c per pkt; 15 per % oz.; 26c per oz. Cream City, 10c per pkt; 15c per V4 oz. ; 25c per oz. Dwarf Champion, lOo per pkt.; 15c per % oz. ; 20c per oz. New Stone, 10c per pkt; 16c per % oz. ; 25c per oz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Tuberose— Dwarf Pearl, strong bulbs, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. Medium size, 60c per 100; $4.50 per 1,000. Arm- strong's everbloomlng, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Wholesale Cut Flowers. COMMISSION DEALERS. E. F. Winterson Co.. 45-49 Wabash Ave.. Chicago, 111. ~~e; C^ Amllng, 32-3K Kandolph SU Chicago. 111. E. H. Hunt, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. 111. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 3S-40 Miami Ave., Detroit. Mich. Holton & Hunkel Co.. 462 Milwaukee St. Milwaukee. Wis. Welch Bros.. 16 Province St., Boston, Mass. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co., B2-64 High St., Cleveland, Ohio. Kennlcott Bros. Co., 40-44 Randolph St., Chicago, 111. C. A. Kuehn, 1122 Pine St, St Louis. Mo. William Ghormley, 67 W. 28th St, New York. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 65-57 W. 26th St, New York. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York. Young & Nugent 42 W. 28th St, New York. Jos. S. Fenrlch, 48 W. 30th St, New York. A. L. Randall Co.. 19 Randolph St, Chicago. James Hart, 117 W. 30th St, New York. John Young. 51 W. 28th St. New York. Chas. W. McKellar. 51. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Dia- mond St.. Pittsburg. Pa. Rice Bros., 128 N. 6th St, Mlnneap- olla. Minn. J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 412 The American Florist. Mar. 2^, Ford Bros., Ill W. 30th St, New York. Julius Lang, 63 W. 30th St., New York. A. I,. Young & Ca, 64 W. 28th St., New York. H. G. Beming, 1402 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Charles Millang, 60 TV. 29th St., New York. Traendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New Yorlc Walter P. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. Chas. Chadwick, Cor. Fulton and La- grave Sts.. Grand Rapids. Mich. New York Cut Flower Exchange, John Donaldson, Sec'y, Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave, and W. 26th St, New York. Edward C. Horan, 66 W. 28th St, New York. Alfred H. Langjahr, 66 W. 28th St, New York. Alex. J. Guttman, 62 W. 29th St, New York. Philadelphia Cut Blower Co., 1616-18 Sansom St., Philadelphia, Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 604 Liberty Ave.. Pittsburg, Pa. John 1. Raynor, 49 W. 2gth St, New York. William Murphy, 128 E. 3d St, Cin- cinnati, O. GROWERS. J. A. Budlong, 37-39 Randolph St, Chicago, 111. The Benthey-Ooatsworth Co., 36 Randolph St, Chicago. Flower Growers' Market 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Sinner Bros., 68 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago, 111. Geo. Reinberg, 61 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago, IlL Poehlmann Bros. Co., 36-37 Randolph St. Chicago. 111. D. Wood Brant, 68-60 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. South Park Floral Company, Heller Bros., New Castle, Ind. Peter Weiland, New Castle. Ind. Weiland & Risch, 69 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachu- setts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. J. M. McCulIough's Sons Co., 316 Wal- nut St, Cincinnati, O. Berger Bros., 1220 Filbert St., Phila- delphla. Pa. Wletor Bros., 61 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Peter Reinberg, 61 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. John Wolf, Savannah, Ga. Retail Cut Flowers. Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. Mark Altken, 378 Main St, Springfield, Mass. Sievers & Boland, 33 Post St, San Francisco, Cttl. A Gude &^ro., 1214 F St, Washlng- ton, D. C. Mills, the Florist, 36 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, Florida. Fred C. Weber, 4320-28 Olive St., St Louis, Mo. The Park Floral Co., J. A Valentine, president, Denver, Colo. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. John Breltmeyer's Sons, Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves.. Detroit. Mich. P. J. Hauswirth, Auditorium Annex, Chicago. Hess & Swoboda. 1416 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Leikens. 7 E. 33d St, New York. John Mangel, Cor. Wabash Ave. and Monroe St., Chicago. Joseph R. Freeman, 612, 13th St N. W., Washington, D. C. Holm & Olson, St Paul, Minn. Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, Galveston, Tex. les, Sundries, Etc. Artlflclal Iieaves — All styles In hun- dreds of different designs. Rossig Bros., 497 W. Broadway, New York. Bull) Pans, Etc. — Bulb pans. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St. Detroit Mich. Bamboo— Japan bamboo stakes in large quantities, 6 to 6 feet Write for Suzuki & Ilda, 31 Barclay St, New York. Btilb Pans, Etc. — Seed pans, hanging baskets, lawn vases. Hllflnger Bros., Fort Edwards, N. Y. Bnlb Pans, Etc. — Bulb and fern pans. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St. Norristown, Pa. Cape Plowezs — Cape flowers, all col- ors. A Hermann, 404-12 E. 34th St, New York. Coal — Harman, the florists' coal man, win quote prices on your present needs and your sesison's supply. Attractive prices on the following: Alum Creek, Brazil Block, Pocahontas Smokeless, W. Virginia Splint, Indiana Hocking Lump and other grades. Producer, Jobber and prompt shipper of bituminous coal. Wm. S. Harman, 303 Dearborn St, Chicago. State Life Bldg.,' Indlan- apolls, Ind. Cut Flower Boxes — The best cut flower box is full telescope; that is ours, at manufacturers' prices. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Fnmlgatlng Snpplles — Nico-fume, to- bacco paper insecticide. For sale by seedsmen, 24 sheets, 75c; 144 sheets, $3.50; 288 sheets, $6.50. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, Ky. Fnmlgatlngr Supplies — ^Vaporizing pans for tobacco extracts, improved. Dlller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Pnmlgatlng' SuppUes — The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. A free trial bag will cost you only express charges; the most effective, cleanest and quickest, as well as cheapest (10c per 100-ft house) article to fumigate with. All aphis killed in one night Our booklet tells of It — mailed on request The H. A. Stoothoff Co., Tobacco Pow- der Hobbyists, 116-118 West St, New York. Fnmigatlng Snpplles — Tobacco dust for fumigating. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine St. New York. Fumigating Supplies — Extract of to- bacco, rose leaf insecticide. Best and cheapest all around Insecticide on the market For free pamphlet write to The Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville. Ky. Oreens — W^Ud smilax, $3 per 26 lb. case; $4, 36 lb. case; $6 per 60 lb. case. E. F. Wlnterson Co., 46-49 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. 111. Oreens — Evergreens, galax, leucotboe, mosses, etc. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St, New York. Oreens — Evergreens, fancy and dag- ger ferns, bronze and green galaz. George Cotsonas & Co., 46 W. 29th St, New York. Oreens— Southern wild smllax, new crop. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Ever- green. Ala. Oreens — Specialties : galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly. Prin- cess pine; all kinds of evergreens. Galaz leaves, 76c per 100. N. LeCakes & Co., 53 W. 28th St, New York. Oreens — ^Asparagus plumosus, eOc per string. W. H. Watson. Lapeer, Mich. Pern Balls — Japanese fern balls, 6-ln. and 7 to 9 In. sizes. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Oreens — Hardy decorative supplies; high grade southern wild smllax. E. A Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Oreens — Galax leaves and all decora- tive greens. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 26th St, New York. ^^ Oreens — Dagger and fancy ferns; bronze and green galax, laurel festoon- ing, grreen and sphagnum moss. Ivy leaves, sprengeri, asparagus, leucothoe sprays. Henry M. Robinson Co., 8-11 Province St. Chicago. Kose — Hose in quantity. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 36tb and Iron Sts., Chicago, 111. Iiawn Uower — The Clipper lawn mower. No. 1, 12-ln., $6; No. 2, 16-ln., $6; No. 3, 18-ln., $7; No. 4, 21-ln., $8. Draft, money order or reg. letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, III. betters — Boston Florist Letter Co., manufacturers of florists' letters. Block letters, % or 2-ln. size, $2 per 100; script letters, J4; fastener with each let- ter or word. Stained and varnished wooden box 18x30x12 made in two sec- tions, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Mgr., 84 _ Hawley St, Boston. Mass. Metal Designs — Send for prices. A Hermann, 404-12 E. 34th St, New York. Pots — Standard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are beat on market. A F. Kohr, 1521-23 N. Leavitt St. Chicago, 111. Pots — Red standards, full size, and wide bottoms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St. Detroit Mich. Pots — Ked standard; azalea pots. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Peart St.. Norristown, Pa. Pots — Before buying, write for prices. Geo. Keller & Son, 361-63 Hemdon St, near Wrightwood Ave.. Chicago, 111, Pot Hangers — Kramer's pot hangera Fit all standard size pots from 2 to 10 Inches in diameter. Price with wire chain, $1 per doz. by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. 1. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, la. Pots — Standard flower pots, carefully packed in crates. Hllflnger Bros.' Pottery, Fort Ed- wards, N. Y. Pots — Red pots. Sample pot and price list on application. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Pots — Red standard flower pots. Price list and sample on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. Bauer. Prop., Paducah, Ky. Pots — Red clay pots. Thin, light, por- ous. Sample orders receive prompt at- tention. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Pots — Standard flower pots. We can save you money. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Wash- Ington. D. C. Fota — sianuara rtower pots. The Whilldin Pottery Co., Philadel- phia, Pa.; Jersey City, N. J.; Long Island City, N. Y. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igo5. The American Florist. 413 Pots — Pots of {Lll kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge, Mass.; Long Island City, N. T. Printings— £est engravings and lllua- tratlons of every description for eatA- logues. Send for estimates. Globe Engraving & Electrotype Co., 404-27 Dearborn St., Chicago. Blbbon — Ribbon specialists. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St., Phlla- delphla. Pa. Seed Bags — For the trade. Full line in Manila, white, amber or colored laid papers. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fltchburg, Mass. Seed Case*— Heller's mice proof seed cases. Heller & Co., Montclalr, N. J. Shipping Boxes, Etc. — Cut flower boxes, waterproof, corner loclt style. No charge for printing on orders above 2E0 boxes. Cash. Livingston Seed Co., Box 104, Colum- bus, Ohio. Smilaz — 100,000 Smilax. Ready June 1. Send for prices. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Stakes — We can save you money on galvanized wire rose stakes and tying wires. Igoe Bros., 226 No. 9th St., Brooklyn, N. T. Supplies — Importers and manufactur- ers of florists' supplies. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 26th St., New York. Snpplies — Manufacturers and import- ers. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Supplies — Importers, jobbers, manu- facturers of florists' supplies; western C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaulvee, Wis. Supplies — Importers and manufactur- ers of florists' supplies. Write for our new catalogue F; our prices may inter- est you. L. Baumann & Co., 76-78 Wabash Ave.. Chicago, 111. Supports, Carnation — Model extension carnation supports. Igoe Bros., 226 N. 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Tobacco Stems— Fresh tobacco stems, $1.50 per bale of 300 lbs. W. C. Beckert, Allegheny, Pa. Vases — Iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. Manufactured by McDonald Bros., Columbus, O. Wlxed Toothpicks — $1.60 per 10,000, $6.25 per 50,000. Sample free. Manufactured by W. J. Cowee, Ber- lin, N. Y. Wire Work — None made as good at our prices . C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Wire Work— E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wire Work — Largest wire work mak- ers in the west. B. F. Winterson Co., 46-47-49 Wabasb Ave., Chicago. Construction Materials, Boilers, Etc. BoUers — The Plerson boiler for water or steam; a coal saver. Adapted to ass any kind of fuel. The Pierson-Sefton Co., West Side Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Boilers — Boilers and boiler tubes. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. SStb and Iron Sts., Chicago, 111. BoUers — Get our prices. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. BoUers — Hltchings new Mogul boilers for hot water or steam. Hot water radi- ation from 4,200 square feet and up. Steam radiation from 2,600 square feet and up. Horticultural architects and builders. Hltchings & Co., 233 Mercer St., New York. BoUecs — Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Steam and hot water. Glblln & Co., Utica, N. T. BoUers — Improved greenhouse trailer, made of best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water spac* all around (front, sides and back). Kroeschell Bros. Co., 46 Erie St., Chi- cago. BoUers — "Entirely satisfactory." That's what prominent florists say of the celebrated Furman boilers. Particularly well adapted for grreenhouse heating. Write for illustrated catalogue and spe- cial florists' prices. The Herenden Mfg. Co., Dept. Am.. Geneva, N. Y. BoUers — Send for prices and cata- logues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Engines — Two streams of water for 1 hour cost 2 cents If you use a Stand- ard pumping engcine. Catalogrue A wlU tell you how it does It. The Standard Pump. & Engine Co., Cleveland, Ohio. BoUers — Water tube steam trailer. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. BoUers — About "Bumham" boUers. Write today to our New York office for our greenhouse heating and ventilating catalogue. Lord & Burnham Co., St. James Bldg., 1133 Broadway. General office and works, Irvlngton-on-Hudson, N. Y. Heaters — Crop insurance. Life insur- ance is valuable because it guarantees outcome. "Gurney" heaters, "Bright Idea," "Doric" and "400 Series" do the same for your hot house; they guarantee the crop. Save 20 per cent on coal bill; produce an even heat; simple to operate; wear longer than others. Don't buy or exchange until you investigate, Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 74 Franklin St., Boston, Mass.; ill Fifth Ave., New. York City. BnUdlng Material, — Lumber for green- house benches. Ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. We are in special position to fur- nish "Peoky Cypress;" everything in pine and hemlock building lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Cor. Weed St and Hawthorne, Chicago. BnUdlng Material — Gulf cypress green- house material. Hot bed sash. We fur- nish everything for building. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1366-73 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. BnUdlng Material — Hot bed sash and building lumber. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. BuUdlng Material — Material from World's Fair, hothouse sash, pipe, 100,- 000,000 feet of lumber, sash and doors. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago, or World's Fair Grounds, St. Louis. BuUdlng Material — Cypress Is far more durable than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men fur- nished to superintend erection when de- sired. The A. T. Steams Lumber Co., Nepon- set, Boston, Mass. Building Material — Every type of greenhouse manufactured, also all greenhouse fittings. The Pierson-Sefton Co., West Side Ave., Jersey City, N. J. BnUdlng Material — Sun cured cypress, greenhouse material, also hot bed sash. Tennessee red cypress posts, Pecky cypress bench lumber. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St, Chi- cago. BnUdlng Material — Greenhouse mate- rial and hot-bed cash of Louisiana cypress and Washington red cedar. Our facilities Increased; our grades invari- ably the best; our prices right Write for catalogue and estimate when flgruring on your new houses. A. Dletsch Co., 615-21 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. BnUdlng Material — Greenhouse mate- rial of any description. John C. Monlnger Co., 412-22 Haw- thorne Ave., Chicago. Glass — For sale cheap, in quantities not less than 300 boxes. 600 boxes 16x18, dbl. thick B. 12.60; 400 boxes 16x20, dbl. thick A. $3; 600 boxes, 16x20, dbl. thick B. $2.80; 500 boxes 16x24, dbl. thick A. $3. Above prices net cash, f. o. b. Chicago, March or April shipment. Special prices other sizes, ship east or west James H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave., Chicago. BnUdlng Material — Our designs em- body best features greenhouse construc- tion; best grade gulf cypress used. Red cedar posts, iron flttings, hot-bed sasti. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. Olass — Window glass. Oreenhous* glass a specialty. H. M. Hooker Co., 69 W. Randolph St, Chicago, 111.. Qlass — French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St, New York; 101 Portland St, Boston. Glass — Rooflng glass, etc. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 36th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Glass — Glass at wholesale. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1366-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Glass — Good brands, quick shipments, large stock; warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 2 2d St. and Union Place. Chicago, 111. Glass — Tank window glass. Hotboum glass a specialty. D. C. Cunningham Glass Co., Pitts- burg, Pa. Glass — Plate and window glaaa. Greenhouse glass a specialty. Sprague-Smith Co., 206 Randolph St. Chicago. Glass — Greenhouse glass. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Glazing Points — See the point? Holds glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 points, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pa. Greenhouse Construction — Eureka greenhouses the best and lowest in price. All houses erected at factory and shipped to purchasers with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so any person can put up. Dillon Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Blooms- burg. Pa. Gutters — Garland's gutters will keep snow and ice off your glass. A sample of our gutter is on exhibition at Chi- cago Flower Growers' Market Send for (»o fol Q fiTl ft Geo. M. Qarland. Des Plalnes, III. Gutters — New duplex gutter, only drip proof gutter on the market. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O. Gutters — Jennings Improved Iron gut- ter. Diller, Caskey & Co., Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Iron Fittings — Patent iron bench fit- tings and roof supports. DlUer, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Iron Fittings, Bto. — Send for prices. Lockland Lumber Co., Liockland, O. Paint, Putty, Etc. — The Jas. H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Paint, Putty, Bto. — H. M. Hooker Co.. 59 W. Randolph St, Chicago. Paint, Putty, Etc. — Metropolitan Mate- rial Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Pipes, Iron Fittings, Etc. — Galvanized Iron sash hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks, U bolts, galvanized turn buckles and wire. Fittings for Purlin and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St, Chi- cago. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 414 The American Florist. Mar. ^5. Pipes and Iron Flttlngrs — S. Jacobs & Sons, 13C5-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Steam Traps — Steam traps save coal. Return steam trap, used by up-to-date greenhouse men, returns condensed water from the heating colls In green- house. Have been in use over 30 years. Insures an even temperature. Albany Steam Trap Co., Albany, N. T. Steam Traps — The Standard return steam trap has no equal for simplicity of working. E. Hlppard, Youngstown. Ohio. Steam Traps — Morehead traps Insure free circulation in colls. Save fuel. American Blower Co.. Detroit, Mich. Tiling'-^Floor tile. I have about 35,000 feet second hand floor tile in good condition for sale at a bargain. Small quantities if needed. Clare, 170 Madison St., Chicago. Ventilating Apparatus — Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons. 1365-1373 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Ventilators — We furnish hlgli grade ventilating apparatus, raising the sashes in greenhouses and other build- ings. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broad- way, New Yorlt. General office and works, Irvlngton-on-Hudson, N. Y. Ventilators — ^The New Departure ven- tllating appliance, cheapest and best. If you doubt, try it and be convinced. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. VentHatlner Apparatus — Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. VentUatlner Appaxatoa — Send for cir- culars. Diiler, Caskey & Co., cor. 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Ventilators — Evans' Improved Chal- lenge ventilating apparatus. Quaker City Machine Works, Rich- mond, Ind. Ventilators — The Standard ventilating machinery; original machine with self- oiling cups; most powerful, least com- plicated, very compact. B. Hlppard, Youngstown, O. Ventilators — Foley ventilating appar- atus. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chl- cago. Ventilators — Hand ventilators, etc The King Construction Co., N. Tona- wanda, N. Y. BOOKS rOR nORISTS. The time Is coming along when thes« are needed and opportunity at hand for reading them. Every one of the following ahould be in your library. Send prices quoted and we lend tlie boolcs. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. (Powell). — A treatise on the planting, growth anJ management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A vol- ume of 140 pages, with twenty-two illustrations. 50 cents. Abpabaqus (Hexamer). — A practical treatise on the planting, cultivation, harvesting and preserving of aspara- gus, with notes on its history and bot- any. This book is mainly devoted to the culinary kinds of asparagus, but there is also some reference to the ornamental species. 50 cents. The Goldfish (Mulertt). — A num- ber of florists find goldfish an attract- ive and paying addition to their busi- ness. The best advice is given in every department of the subject, including construction and care f the parlor aquarium, in this volume of 160 pages, handsomely illustrated. $2.00. Greenhouse Construction (Taft). — It 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. Handy Manual (J. W. Johnson). — A new work, fully illustrated with plans, etc., on greenhouse heating and ventilating, by a practical steam and hot water heating engineer of long experience. Eeplete with valuable information. 125 pages. $1.00. Landscape Gakdening (Waugh). — This is a very useful little book on the art of landscape gardening. 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If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your grass without breaking the small feeders of roots^. ihe grass will become thick and the weeds. will disappear. The Clipper will do It. Ask your dealer for them. If they have not got tbem, below is the price: No. 1— 12-in. Mower, 55; No. 2— 15-in. Mower, $6; No. 3— 18- in. Mower, $7; No. 4— 2I-in. Mower, 88. Send draft, money-orderor reg. letter. IHease mention ihe A mertcan Florist when writing, Le Moniteur d'Horticulture For Horticulturists and Orchid Growers. Edited at Paris by Lucien Cliaure and Otto Ballif. The representative Gardening Paper of French Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen. Sample copies free. The largest circulation in France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland. Twice every month. Subscription per year: With the colorea plates, $2.30; without the colored plates, $1.20. 14 Rue de Sevres 14, PARIS, FraDce. GREAT BRITISH SUCCESS UHPBELL'S PITENT SULPHUR VIPORISER. * "^\^\ . 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Copyright 1905, by American Florist Company- Entered aa Second-Class Mall Matter. PXTBLISHED ETBRT SATOBDAT BT AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicane Butern Office: 439 Sixth Ave., New York. Subscription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, 82.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Offiobbs— J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, president; J. R. Freeman, Washington, D. C., vice-presi- dent; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Room II, Boston. Mass., secretary; H. B. Bbattt, Oil City. Pa., treasurer. Twenty-first annual meeting at Washington, D. .C, August, 1905. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Boston, 1906. Albert M. Herb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., March, 1906. W>i. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass., secretary. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Exhibition at Chicago about June 15. Arthur H. Fewkes, Newton Highlands, Mass., secretary. J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash .\venue, Chicago, exhibition manager. THE American Florist ^/^pn7 IS. , /yo.y. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Sixth Annual Meetingf, Boston, Mass., March 23-26. Boston Gets Next Convention. The annual meeting of the American Rose Society was held in the directors' room of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society, Boston, Friday, March 24, 1905. The meeting was opened a few minutes after eleven o'clock by President Alexander Montgomery, there being about forty present. Although in comparison with the large number of rose growers and enthusiasts in the coun- try, the attendance seemed small, yet the few who had journeyed to the east to attend the convention fully compen- sated in enthusiasm for the lack in numbers. There was not one uninter- esting minute even to the onlooker dur- ing the two hours' deliberation enjoyed by the society. President Montgom- ery's opening address was very inter- esting and will be found in this issue in full. The reports of Secretary Wm. J. Stewart and Treasurer John N. May were then read and adopted. On motion of Robert Simpson, of Clifton, N. J., a vote of thanks was passed to the several donors of the special premiums offered by the society at its exhibition. The essayist of the meeting, M. H. Walsh, of Woods Hole, Mass., then read an intensely interesting paper on "Hardy Garden Roses." On motion of Henry Siebrecht, of New Rochelle, N. Y., a vote of thanks was passed to the essayist and the president was author- ized to appoint a committee on publi- cation to issue a bulletin to the mem- bers that would disseminate knowledge and educate them in the cultivation of roses. A discussion followed the reading of Mr. Walsh 's paper and James Wheeler, of Brookline, Mass., advised Americans to go slow in regard to roses for there were but few varieties adapted to our climate, and thought that we should exert ourselves in hybridization and originate varieties that would flourish here. The essayist answered that there were many varieties that would pro- duce satisfactory results if properly planted and cared for. Robert Simp- son remarked that in his opinion educa- tion in rose culture was what was de- sired and the public should be warned not to purchase the cheap Dutch stock rose bushes, that were imported each year in such large quantities, as they were not at all adapted to our soil and climate and generally resulted in fail- ures. The people should be informed what to buy and where to procure them. A. Fahrenwold, of Hillside, Pa., said that the society needed to show a more aggressive spirit and do a little more hustling. He compared the work of the rose society with that of the Amer- ican Carnation Society which he said was composed of hustlers, who pushed their product all the time, making exhibits continually whether it was their show or some other society's exhi- bition. He thought that all the mem- bers should try and get everybody interested. Frank L. Moore, of Chatham, N. J., asked if a list of six best varieties of outdoor roses could be named that were perfectly hardy. The essayist of the meeting responded to this question saying that he would name six varieties that were hardy in New England, but that much depended on the procuring of good stock and proper planting, for no rose would grow and live in a bank of sand. With proper soil and location and good care the following list would be found perfectly hardy: HYBRID PERPETUALS. Baroness Rothschild Clio. Prince Camllle de Rohan. hybrid teas Caroline Testout. Mme. A. Chatenay Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Baron de Bonstetten. Ulrich Brunner. Captain Hayward. Maman Cochet. Captain Christy. La France. eamelehs. Debutante. Philadelphia bier. Sweetheart. Farquhar. Lady Gay. He thought that the Dutch roses had been the cause of more disappointment than anything else. They were grown on a wet swampy land and imported in the fall and planted in a shallow soil, 416 The American Florist. April I, often too sandy, and if they survived the winter, languished through the spring and died during the summer months. Henry Siebrecht thought that the society should endeavor to stop the importation of the cheap stock, that efforts should be made to raise the duty and produce our own budded rose in this country. W. P. Craig said that he would like to substitute some varieties that he had found satisfactory with him, for the list presented by the essayist and advised the following six: John Hopper, Mrs. John Laing, Mme. Gabriel Luizet, Gen. Jacqueminot, Paul Neyron and Ulrich Brunner, and would add Dorothy Per- kins to the list of climbers. Benjamin Hammond of Fishkill, N. Y., approved of the publication of the bul- letin as proposed during the meeting and offered to pay for the printing of 10,- 000 such bulletins when issued, and on motion of W. H. Elliott the offer was accepted and the society passed a vote of thanks for the same. Boston was then selected as the place of meeting for 1906, and the sec- retary was instructed that the schedule of prizes be issued not later than November 1, 1905. The nominating committee consisting of Henry Siebrecht and A. H. Lang- jahr reported the following list of offi- cers for the coming year: President, Alexander Montgomery, Natick, Mass.; vice-president, Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J.; secretary, Wm. J. Stewart, Bos- ton, Mass.; treasurer, Harry O. May, Summit, N. J. These gentlemen were unanimousl}' elected to the several posi- tions. M. H. Walsh and A. Fahrenwold were elected members of the executive com- mittee for three years and W. P. Craig, North Easton, Mass., was elected a member of the committee for two years to fill the unexpired term of Robert Simpson who was elevated to the vice- presidency. The meeting then adjourned. President Montgomery's Address. "We have met again to take note of our progress and do homage to our queen, and although we have hardly made the progress that the American Rose Society is entitled to considering the vast amount of capital invested in the business and the number of able men who make the cultivation of the rose their life work, yet I think that we are beginning to see light ahead. There have been suggested various rea- sons to account for the slow progress which this society has made. It has been charged against us that we are not national in that we have failed to cover the principal cities of the coun- try, but, with patience on the part of our critics and with the co-operation of those to whom this society has a right to look to for its support, we will yet visit them all. The few pioneers who have done so much to nurse this society along are entitled to our gratitude for work done, and when the time comes for the Rose Society to start on its peregrinations I think I do not err in saying that it will have the hearty co-operatinn of those who have stood by it thus far. Distance will not diminish llieir interest in the flower of flowers nor the society which stands for its advancement. The rose has not lacked for enthu- siasts any more than the carnation, but it has missed that incentive to bring rose men together that the carnation men have had, namely, something new. The shows have had but little variety; practically the same few varieties were forthcoming year after year, a little larger or smaller as we happened to carry them in our minds, or whether they happened to be ours or the other fellow 's flowers, but evidence is not wanting that this will all be changed in the near future and we expect to again hear the cry go forth as it did in '61 ; but this time, thank God, it is not the soldier but the enthusiastic rosarian who raises the cry, "On to Richmond." The American rose grower has at last awakened to the fact that if a race of roses adapted to his needs is to be forthcoming, it must be done by himself. He has paid in the past thou- sands of dollars for European varie- Alexander Montgomery. (President American Rose Society.) ties that were seldom suited to his requirements, notwithstanding that they might be all that the raiser claimed for them when growing under their own conditions. This applies in large measure to roses fur outdoor cultivation as well as to those grown under glass, and I am in- clined to think that the former is the larger field for the iybridist, and with a reasonable amount of encouragement, I predict that the near future will see commendable progress made in a truly American type of roses adapted to the climatic conditions found here. It should be the duty of this society to encourage in every way possible the rose hybridist, as in large measure the future of the society will depend on him for the stimulating interest created by having something new. The com- mercial man ought to be alive to the fact that if the rose is to hold the place of honor and profit he must have some- tliing to keep the buying public from bcciiriiing tired of seeing only the few f:iniiliar old varieties, however meri- torious they may be. A proceeding that I think would be of especial benefit to the introducer and buyer of new roses would be for this society to appoint local commit- tees at the large centers, after the method of the Chrysanthemum Society, to whom flowers could be sent to be judged according to the scale of the American Rose Society. For conveni- ence this could be done at the various fall shows and being judged by the offi- cial scale would be of value to all. The same committees could visit the new claimants in their home quarters and report on their winter qualities. These judges could be appointed by the execu- tive committee and the chairman of these conunittees, or as many of them as were required could be judges at the annual show. Now a word about the show itself. The schedule needs to be practically rewritten and adapted to the particular section of the country to which the show is to go the following year. A preliminary schedule should be sent out in the fall, otherwise the growers of pot roses are largely eliminated, and it will be in evidence at the Boston show that this can be made both an interest- ing and educational section of our shows. If possible a meeting of the executive committee should be held during the convention of the Society of American Florists, otherwise it will be almost impossible to get a majority of them together later in the season, as they are and should be men from wide apart sections of the country and find it diflicult to leave their business later on. In conclusion, I would ask one and all to stay and take part in this meet- ing and if they can offer anything for the good of this society it is their duty to do so. To the young men I would extend a pressing invitation to take part in these proceedings and if with their young and progressive ideas they can show us wherein a part of the machinery of this society has worn out or become obsolete, I promise them that to the best of my ability I will assist them to have it replaced by more modern works. Progress should be the hailing sign of this society, for the only place the American rosarian can afford to sit is in the very prow of the vessel even at the risk of an occasional wave splashing over him. The Secretary's Report. I have the honor to make the follow- ing report as secretary since the resig- nation of Leonard Barron last fall: The number of members on the list when it came to my hands was 191, of whom thirty-six were life members, and 155 annual members. The majority of the latter had paid no assessments for two years or more. Bills were sent to all and the returns have been quite satisfactory, everything considered, as the treasurer's report will show. In the meantime five new life members and sixteen annual have been added. Silver medals won two years ago, at the Annandale rose show by Crumwold Gardens, and at Lenox, Mass., by Gir- aud Foster, have been struck off and sent to their owners. Through an error in the schedule, a silver cup was awarded at Poughkeepsie the same year, instead of a medal, to F. Heere- mans of Lenox. F. R. Newbold, who was president of the American Rose Society at that time, has generously pro- vided the cup and it has been for- warded, suitably engraved, to Mr. Ileeremans. igo5. The American Florist. 417 PART OF M. H. WALSH'S DISPLAY AT THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY'S EXHBIITION, BOSTON, MASS., MARCH 23-26. The sentiment all over the country towards this society is extremely cor- dial so far as I have been able to learn, and the outlook is most encouraging for the organization and the objects for which it stands. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. The Treasurer's Beport. In the absence of Treasurer John N. May, the report of the treasurer was read by Secretary Stewart of which the following is a summary: RECEIPTS. March 13, 1903, balance on hand $ 971.12 Annual Dues 442.20 Life Membership 250.00 Premium, R. Scott & Son 50.00 Premium, M. W. Walsh 25.00 Premium refunded by B. Dor- rance 100.00 Interest on Lite Mem. Fund 96.56 $1,934.88 PAYMENTS. Premiums $ 782.00 Secretary's salary 100.00 Postage, cash and stationery 82.08 Medals and engraving ' 11.25 Life Membership Fund 250.00 Balance, Mar. 23, 1905 709.55 $1,934.88 Eeport of the Judges. The awards for the exhibits of the American Rose Society are as follows: TEAS AND HYBRID TEAS. Twenty-five cut blooms (open to all): American Beauty, W. H. Elliott, sec- ond. Bride, first, W. H. Elliott. Bridesmaid, first, W. H. Elliott; sec- ond, Montrose Greenhouses. Mme. Hoste, first, John Breitmeyer's Sons. Souvenir de President Carnot, first, R. T. McGorum; second, J. McFarland. Golden Gate, first, Floral Exchange; second, Robert Simpson. Bon Silene, first, John Breitmeyer's Sons. Mrs. Oliver Ames, first, W. H. Elliott. Ivory, first. Floral Exchange, Edgely, Pa. Safrano, first, W. H. Elliott. Liberty, first, W. H. Elliott; second, Waban Rose Conservatories. Any other named disseminated vari- ety, first prize "A," Mr. Fitzpatrick, Killarney; first prize "B, " Robert Simpson, Uncle John; first prize " C, " John Breitmeyer & Son, La Detroit. Queen of Edgely, first. Floral Exchange, Edgely, Pa. Division B. (Open to growers hav- ing not more than 40,000 feet of glass in roses.) Twelve cut blooms. American Bfeauty, first, Briarcliff Greenhouses. Bride, first, Montrose Greenhouses; second, R. T. McGorum. Bridesmaid, first, Montrose Green- houses; second, Robert Montgomery. Souvenir de President Carnot, first, T. McGorum; second, J. McFarland. Mrs. Oliver Ames, Robert Mont- gomery,'second. Hybrid Perpetuals. Twelve cut blooms, stems not less than 12 inches. TJlrich Brunner, first, J. McFarland. Mrs. John Laing, first, J. McFarland. Division E. Open to private gar- deners and amateurs only. Twelve cut blooms. Magna Charta, first. Col. Charles PfafE. SPECIAL PRIZES FOR CUT BLOOMS. Special prize presented by Benjamin Dorrance, for display of cut blooms of roses, not less than five varieties and not less than twenty-five blooms of any one variety, to be competed for by growers outside of a radius of 150 miles of Boston, Brant Brothers, Utica, N. Y., a silver cup. Special prize offered by John B. Nugent, Jr., twenty-five blooms of any red rose not disseminated previous to 1903, first, John N. May, Gen. Mac- Arthur. Special prize offered by John B. Nugent, Jr., twenty-five blooms of any pink rose not disseminated previous to 1903, first, John Breitmeyer's Sons, La Detroit. Special prize offered by President Alexander Montgomerj', twenty-five blooms of any American seedling rose, introduced in or since 1901, John Breitmeyer's Sons, La Detroit. Special prize offered by Siebrecht & Son, fifty blooms of Killarney, grown within 250 miles of Boston, Mr. Fitzpatrick. Special prize offered by Treasurer John N. May, display of blooms not less than ten varieties, in a space of fifty square feet. Col. Charles Pfaff. Executive committee 's prizes, fifty blooms of American Beauty roses, first, Waban Rose Conservatories; second, Briarcliff Greenhouses. Fifty blooms of any other variety, first, A. Fahrenwold, Liberty; second, W. H. Elliott, Liberty. 418 The American Florist. April /, Six blooms of any variety introduced in 1901 or subsequently, first, John N. May, Gen. MacArthur. Twenty-five blooms of any rose of American origin, not yet in commerce, either tea or hybrid tea, seedling or sport, Waban Eose Conservatories, B'ose Wellesley. Special prize offered by E. A. Clark, for twenty-five blooms of hybrid per- petual roses, not less than six varieties, for private gardeners only. Col. Charles PfafE. POT PLANTS, OPEN TO AIL. Twenty-five hybrid perpetual roses in pots, not less than ten varieties. Miss S. B. Fay (M. H. Walsh, gardener), a silver cup presented by Col. Charles Pfaff. Twelve hybrid perpetual roses in pots, not less than five varieties, W. W. Edgar, offered by M. H. Walsh. Six plants, any one variety, in not larger than 8-inch pots, F. E. Pierson, Baby Eamblers. Specimen plant, in pot, first, W. W. Edgar, Mme. Eug. Verdier; second, M. H. Walsh, Urania. CLIMBING ROSES IN POTS. Specimen plant, trained or not, in pot or tub, not less than 12-inch, first, M. H. Walsh, Lady Gay. Display of Eambler and climbing roses in pots, covering not less than fifty square feet, M. H. Walsh, offered ^y F. K. Newbold. Special Peter Crowe prize, for best Tase of Bride and Bridesmaid, Waban Eose Conservatories, a gold medal. Special Pierson & Sefton silver cup, for vase of fifty assorted roses, not less than three varieties, the Waban Eose Conservatories. Special cup offered by A. H. Hews Company for best rose plant, not a climber, W. W. Edgar. Special prize offered by Welch Broth- ers for best vase of roses in the hall, Waban Eose Conservatories. Special Lord & Burnham trophy, Waban Eose Conservatories, first prize awarded in conjunction with the first prize for fifty American Beauty roses in. class F. Those Present. The following members of the Ameri- can Eose Society registered: Harry O. May, Summit, N. J.; Fred. B. Newbold, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; A. Fahrenwold, Hillside, Pa.; Walter F. Sheridan, John B. Nugent, Jr., Frank H. Traendly, Alexander Guttman, New York; Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill, N. Y.; A. H. Langjahr, New York; Thos. P. Higgins, Norfolk, Conn.; Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass.; Frank L. Moore, Chatham, N. J.; M. H. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass.; Winifred Eolker, New York; Kobert. Simpson, Clifton, N. J.; Edward Walsh, Joseph Walsh, J. F. Walsh, Woods Hole, Mass. Others present were: Paul Dailledouze, Flushing, L. I.; Jamea Hartshorne, Joliet, 111.; F. E. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y.; Fred Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich.; Peter Crowe, Utica, N. Y.; J. F. Hess, Hartford, Conn.; Henry Siebrecht, New Eoehelle, N. Y.; Joseph Clarke, and E. O. Orpet, Lancas- ter; Charles Ingraham, Westerly, E. I; James Scott, Tarrytown, N. Y.; Daniel McEorie, S. Orange, N. J. The Banciuet. On Friday evening, March 24, the allied horticultural interests tendered to the members of the American Eose Society a banquet at the Thorndike hotel. At 7:15 p. m. the party, consist- ing of a hundred ladies and gentlemen, marched to the strains of orchestral music into the banquet hall of the hotel. The committee having the function in charge had beautifully decorated the room making the hall a veritable rose garden. Every lady had a large bunch of violets for her corsage, and in the words of the hotel proprietor it was "one of the prettiest dinners ever held in Boston." The tables were so arranged that twenty sat at a large oval head table and the rest at small tables, six at each, around the room. After a hearty enjoyment of the repast the exercises were inaugurated by James Wheeler, president of the Bos- ton Gardeners' and Florists' Club, who called the assemblage to order, wel- comed the guests and introduced the toastmaster of the evening, W. J. Stewart. Those present were then entertained with an intellectual treat for the bal- ance of the evening by President Mont- gomery, President Traendly of the New York Florists ' Club, C. H. Parker, Prof. Elson, Peter Crowe, Henry Siebrecht, Jackson Dawson, President Peter Fisher of the American Carnation Soci- ety, Benjamin Hammond, J. K. L. M. Farquhar, J. B. Nugent, Jr., of New York, Theodore Wirth, of Hartford, Conn., and M. H. Walsh. During the evening the toastmaster presented the cup offered by Col. Charles Pfaff to Miss S. B. Fay the winner, M. H. Walsh responding in her behalf, the cup offered by M. H. Walsh to W. W. Edgar, the cup offered by Lord & Burnham and the medal offered by Peter Crowe to the Waban Eose Conservatories, President Alexander Montgomery responding to both offer- ings. At a late hour the party dis- persed after having spent one of the most enjoyable evenings in the horti- cultural history of Boston. EXHIBITION OF THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETV, BOSTON, MASS., MARCH 88-26. (Three contestants for llji' Lord & liurijliani troiiljj', bust fljty blooiris of American Ueuuty roses.) President Alexander Montgomery. Alexander Montgomery is so well known throughout the florist fraternity that an introduction seems hardly needed. For a quarter of a century he has presided over one of the foremost commercial rose-growing establishments on the American continent, and although he rarely allows himself to be drawn into prominence through any- thing he may say or write, yet he holds a position of honor and repute second to none. Mr. Montgomery's native reserve and unassuming characteristics have perhaps helped to secure him in the retired and unpretentious life that he seemed to prefer, but, as is generally the case, he has been at last called upon to emerge from his seclusion and assume the position of honor and usefulness for which his attainments have fitted him, and the American Eose Society is to be congratulated upon its wise choice. Mr. Montgomery's selection as the presiding officer of this body is truly an instance of the office seeking the man and not the man seeking the office, but, once in place, that gen- tleman can be relied upon to exe- cute his charge with forceful abil- ity, and the coming year will see a new life and ambition infused into the society devoted to the interests of the Queen of Flowers. The son of a gardener, being brought up from child- hood in contact with gardening love, Mr. Montgomery comes naturally by his floricultural instincts and has that capacity tor deep insight into the secrets of plant life which is always the beet assurance of success. Asked on one occasion by a friend to explain the methods by which he produced the wonderful roses which have emanated from the Waban Eose Conservatories, his reply was simply, "By close appli- cation and watching of little details that are often overlooked because they appear trifling." The late Edmund M. Wood was a remarkable man in many respects, but in none of his moves did he show a wiser head than in the retention of Mr. Montgomery as mana- ger of the vast range of rose houses at Natick. The Rose Society is also safe in that gentleman's hands. igo5. The American Florist. 419 DISPLAY OF ROSES AT THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION, BOSTON, MASS,, MARCH 23-26. Hardy Garden Roses. BT M. H. WALSH, WOODS HOLE, MASS. A great deal has been written bj- eminent rosarians and poets so often have sung the praises of the most beau- tiful of flowers, the queen of them all, the rose. This flower is pre-eminently entitled to this honor for the many purposes for which it is valued from the cradle to the grave. It is cheering to note the awakening of a new and live interest which is being manifested by amateurs and others in the growing of hardy garden roses. The increased demand for these plants for the past five years is suflicient proof. About twenty years ago the National Rose Society of England was organized, the aim and object of this society being to promote and encourage the culture of the rose, and to disseminate prac- tical information for the proper growth and cultivation of this flower. It is through the untiring efforts and the influence of this organization that the rose is so generally grown by the ama- teur and the cottager as well as by the wealthy class. The American Rose Society is organ- ized practically the same principle, the aim and object being to promote a greater interest in the growing of the rose, and to educate in its culture those "who love the flower and desire to grow it. The American Rose Society in- cludes in its membership, men, the greater part of whose lives have been devoted largely to the growing of roses, and who by their wide experience are well qualified to give the informa- tion so many people desire in relation to rose culture. The amateur rose growers especially, are seeking and anxious to receive such directions. There are several essentials in the growing of roses. The first is the soil; this would apply in a general way. A large number who buy roses know noth- ing about what soil is best suited for these plants. This I know from my experience with purchasers. While they are often familiar with the varie- ties, they admit they know nothing whatever about preparing the ground. Hundreds of these people would be will- ing to become members of the rose society, could they receive some prac- tical cultural directions concerning rose growing. It is surprising how many buy roses and continue to buy and replace them simply through lack of knowledge how to properly care for them. They buy through love of the flower for its own sake. Many know not whether they should be planted on the north side or in a southern exposure. They are not familiar with and know practically nothing about pruning and properly guarding against insect pests. In fact, the large majority of those who buy roses year after year have but little practical knowledge relating to the proper care and the attention these plants require for successful growth. It seems to the writer that the soci- ety should give practical cultural direc- tions and instructions to those seeking such, and begin and educate the masses who are interested in roses. This could be done by publishing a practical treat- ise on the rose for the amateur, or could be issued in the form of a bulle- tin to all members of the society. When this became known I believe the mem- bership would rapidly increase and the bulletin, if found desirable, could give information applicable to all points of this country. There are members well qualified in the different sections of the country to give the practical cultural directions treating on soil, situation, pruning, selection of varieties of hybrid teas, hybrid perpetuals, Japanese and their hybrids, climbing roses, rambler roses and their various uses. This matter wisely followed up would make the American Rose Society the official organ, the recognized authority on all matters relating to the rose. At the present time the society may not be ready to take up this matter or ap- prove of these suggestions, but I feel sure they will receive their earnest con- sideration. The American Carnation Society is prosperous and the grand re- sults in the increasing popularity of this flower, the perfection of the blooms in color, size and texture are surprising and gratifying. The Chrysanthemum Society of America is prosperous and the wonderful advance in the develop- ment of this flower is marvelous. The peony has also a society and they are formulating plans for the classification and correct naming of the varieties. These societies are to be congratulated for the zeal and perseverance and for the grand and noble work they have done in their respective spheres. The American Rose Society is waking to a realization of its duties which is gratifying, and the officers of the soci- ety have worked zealously the last year, and are entitled to the thanks and hearty co-operation of all its ^members. Let us hope that the interest now being manifested will stimulate our rose gi'owers to produce new and superior 420 The American Florist. April I, varieties of American origin and bet- ter adapted to our climate. May the good work continue and the rose always hold the honor and title of queen of flowers and the garden. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The annual spring exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society was held in conjunction with the exhi- bition of the American Kose Society on March 23, 24, 25 and 26, in the halls of the society, and formed one of the most successful exhibits ever held by the society. The inclemency of the weather on Friday and Saturday caused a falling oS in the attendance, but the capacity of the hall was tested to its utmost on Sunday afternoon and even- ing. The display of roses was grand, and without question one of the largest and finest displays of greenhouse roses ever staged were seen. A careful survey of the exhibitors' cards was proof that the exhibition was national in character, no less than four- teen states being represented in the products shown. The lecture hall in the front of the building was given up to the exhibition of the roses and carnations, and the roses had the call, for all but three tables in this large room were filled with beautiful speci- mens of the queen of flowers. The cen- ter of interest was the contest for the executive committee 's prize for the best fifty blooms of American Beauty roses, for the victor in this class would also win the "first leg" on the trophy pre- sented by Lord & Burnham Company, valued at $250, which must be won three times by the same exhibitor before he becomes the possessor. Three elegant vases of this incomparable rose were staged by the Waban E'ose Conserva- tories, Natick, Mass.; F. E. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. Y., and W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. The judges, Peter Crowe, J. F. Hess, and Walter F. Sheridan successfully performed a most difficult task in rendering their deci- sion. In the rose society classes the prizes were very evenly divided, some growers winning with one variety and being obliged to give way to others in other varieties, but in the horticultural society prizes W. H. Elliott succeeded in capturing a large majority of the firsts. In the carnation classes as is usual at the Boston exhibitions, Peter Fisher, M. A. Patten and Wm. Nicholson suc- ceeded in dividing most of the prizes. In only three of the classes were the firsts taken from these three exhibitors. There was a grand display of the ear- nation novelties for 1905 and 1906 staged which proved a great attraction for the growers in the vicinity. Eich- ard Witterstaetter, of Cincinnati, O., sent Aristocrat and Afterglow; F. E. Pierson Company, sent Winsor and Vari- egated Lawson; M. A. Patten sent Mikado and Pink Patten; W. J. & M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind., Glendale; Lakeview Gardens, Jamestown, N. T., Gladys; Chicago Carnation Company, Cardinal; Guttman & Weber, Victory; J. E. Haines, Carnation John E. Haines; John Murchie sent Fred Burki; H. Weber & Sons sent My Mary- land; L. E. Small had seedling No. 3, white, and Peter Fisher had Princess. In the pot grown roses W. W. Edgar showed some exceptionally well grown specimens of hybrid perpetuals and Miss S. B. Fay a large collection. In the climbing section M. H. Walsh made an extensive exhibit nearly filling the end of the large hall with immense specimens in pots and tubs. This ex- hibitor also staged pot grown plants of his seedling, Urania, a hybrid per- petual rose of great promise. William Sim had three large vases of his mam- moth sweet peas, Mont Blanc, white; Earliest of All, pink; and a novelty, Earliest Sunbeam, a very light yel- low. On the floor space of the main hall were staged immense plants of cycla- men and cinerarias. In cyclamens, George F. Fabyan, James Stuart, gar- dener, again carried off the firsts. It was thought some years ago that the limit in size of these plants had been reached, but they still grow larger and the specimen plant awarded first prize in this collection was certainly the EXHIBITION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. (A view in Ibe main liall.) largest plant ever shown here. The ex- hibit of Mrs. J. L. Gardner, Wm. Thacher, gardener, of Cineraria stellata was a revelation. In the display of Easter plants Mrs. Gardner and Edward MacMulkin staged beautiful groups. In the hall also were seen a large group of bulbous and spring plants from E. & J. Farquhar; a group from E. W. Converse, Robert Marshall, gar- dener; an exhibit of rhododendrons, Azalea mollis and other hard wooded plants from the Bussey Institute; and an elaborate display of Primula obcpn- ica, orchids, etc., all correctly labeled, from the Harvard Botanic Garden, Eob- ert Cameron, gardener. F. E. Pierson Company presented sonie beautiful specimens of Nephro- lepis elegantissima and well grown plants of the Baby Eambler rose. Two new sports of Boston fern were allso staged, Dorchester, a fine leaved vari- ety by the L. H. Foster estate; and a heavy leaved variety named Barrowsii, from H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass.; the latter was awarded a first class certificate of merit. In the side hall were staged the orchids and bulbous plants. The exhibit of orchids was extensive and included as large an assortment of varieties as is often seen. That of the Langwater Gardens, North Easton, Mass., W. P. Craig, gardener, which was awarded first, was a most extensive display. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., and Julius Eoehrs Company, Rutherford, N. J., exhibited collections. The display of hyacinths, tulips and narcissi was of the best quality and some handsome pans were shown by Mrs. J. L. Gardner, William Whitman, Michael Sullivan, gardener; E. A. Clark, M. A. Eiggs, gardener; and G. F. Fabyan, James Stuart, gardener, and the Bussey Institute. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. ANNUAL SPRING EXHIBITION. The spring exhibition of the Pennsyl- vania Horticultural Society opened in its beautiful hall at 2 p. m., Tuesday, March 28. It was a spring show, there could be no mistake, as the flow- ers that bloom in spring were every- where in evidence, the large display of hyacinths, tulips and daft'odils being the feature of the show. Years ago hyacinths were always shown in a pot, and now the decorative feature is evi- denced by hundreds of pans of these beautiful flowers, together with a num- ber of bulbs, these making them doubly attractive. Tulips and daffodils were arranged the same way with from twelve to twenty-four bulbs to a pan. There were two pans of these with one hundred plants in each, which made a most attractive display. These classes of plants were arranged on three long low tables, one the entire width of the hall; the other two extended from the main hall to the foyer, either side of the grand stairway. It was much the best display both in quality and quan- tity of these bulbs that has been ever shown before the society. As we entered the lower foyer of the hall the eye was caught by two fine specimens of bougainvillea one at either post of the grand stairway. They were exhibited by W. K. Harris and were very much admired. H. A. Dreer and Henry F. Michell Company had exhibits of grass seeds on either side of the 1905- Th E American Florist. 421 foyer. On the posts of the stairway at the first landing stood two of W. H. Eobertson's best arecas, grand speci- mens, and for which he received first prize. Flanking the steps on either side up to the main floor were specimen zonale geraniums in 8 and 10-inch pots. To the right just inside the main hall Julius Eoehrs' Company staged a latter flowers, one large scarlet Eoi de Belgium being very effective. Perhaps one of the most striking plants in the show was a fine specimen of Anthurium Andreanum with eight perfect blooms. Along the front of the stage were col- lections of rare plants, among them be- ing fine anthuriums and cinerarias. There was also keen competition for A BOTANICAL WORK OF 1678. (In the possession of Godfrey Aschmaun, the well-known grower of Philadelphia, Pa.) proud collection of new and rare orchids. On the opposite side of the hall Lager & Hurrell were also repre- sented with a display of popular and new varieties which attracted much attention. In the center of hall there was a fine group of choice palms, anthuriums and other rare plants bordered with spring bulba, spirajas, daisies, etc., in full flower. It was the most attractive group ever seen in the hall. These were from the Fairmount park conservatories and are a great credit to Mr. Schmidt, who has them in charge. Although not in competition they compared so favor- ably with the best work of the private gardeners that the visitors could not help be satisfied with the product of their own conservatories and the work of the master hand that manages them. There were four large groups of twelve choice plants in each, two on either side of hall. They contained the pick of each gardener's collection and added much to the decorative features of the show. In the three front balconies overlook- ing the grand staircase the William Graham Company arranged three arches of colored lights which made this part of the exhibition very attractive. Four tall specimen palms were the centers of groups placed at each corner of the central floor space, and were surrounded by blooming plants prominent among which were fine specimens of Cineraria stellata. These showy plants are great favorites with the public. Rhododen- drons made up one of the other groups and were very showy. Azaleas formed another group and at intervals were seen many fine specimen plants of these the Primula obconica prizes, the collec- tion of plants making a great display. Joseph Heacock was present with samples from his stock of choice ken- tias; they were well grown commercial plants and made a pretty group. In the front end of the hall next the foyer were daisies and genistas, large showy plants with which the judges had quite a time determining the winners. Tak- ing it all in all it is considered about the best spring exhibition the society has had for a long time. The prizes follow: Orchids, display ot plants and cut flowers arranged for effect, first, Julius Eoehrs Com- pany, Rutherford, N. J, Perns, specimen plant, first, George W. Chllds, Bryn Mawr, Pa., Thomas Long, gar- dener ; second, C. B. Newbold, Jenkintown, Pa., Samuel Batchelor, gardener. Ornamental foliage plants, specimen plant, first, Edward A. Schmidt, Radnor, Pa., John Hobson, gardener ; second, James W. Paul, Jr., Radnor, Pa., Joseph Hurley, gardener. Palms, one pair in pots or tubs, first, John W. Pepper, Jenkintown, Pa., Wm. Robertson, gardener ; second, C. B. Newbold. Palms, specimen plant in pot or tub, first, John W. Pepper ; second, C. B. Newbold. Azaleas, four plants in bloom, four vari- eties, in not over 10-inch pots, first, Mrs. R. J, C. Walker, Germantown, John McCleary, gar'.ener ; second, Edward A. Schmidt. Azaleas, specimen plant any color, first, P. A. B. Widener, Ogontz, Pa., Wm. Klein- heinz, gardener ; second. C. B- Newhold. Genistas, two plants, first, C. B. Newbold ; second, James W. Paul, Jr. Genistas, specimen plant, first, John W. Pepper ; second, C. B. Newbold. Hydrangeas, three plants, first, John W. Pepper. Hydrangeas, specimen plant, first, John W. Pepper. Fuchsias, three plants, first, John W. Pepper. Marguerites, th-ee plants in not over 12- inch pots, first, C. B. Newbold ; second, John W. Pepper. Zonale geraniums, six plants, six varieties, in not over S-inch pots, first, John W- Pepper ; second, C. B. Newbold. Zonale geraniums, specimen plant, first, John W. Pepper ; second, James W. Paul, Jr. Rhododendrons, three plants, first, Mrs. R. J. C. Walker ; second, James W. Paul, Jr. Begonias, flowering varieties, six plants, first, James W. Paul, Jr. Begonias, specimen plant, flrst, H. Hopper, Narberth, Pa., J. H. Dodds, gardener; sec- ond, Edward A. Schmidt. Acacia, specimen plant, first, John W. Pepper. , ^^^^ 1 r ( M ~l\6 PRIZE CYCLAMEN AT (Common hall ch.iir shtiws comparative si Geo. F. Fabyan. THE BOSTON SHOW. le. Grown by James Stuart, gardener to Brookline, Muss.) 422 The American Florist. April /, Callas, one pair of pots or pans, first, John W. Pepper. Spirasa, six plants, three varieties, first, Mrs. R. J. C. Wallter ; second, John W. Pepper. Cineraria hybrida, six plants, first, P. A. B. Widener. Cineraria stellata, six plants, first, C. B. Newbold ; second. P. A. B. Widener. Cineraria stellata, specimen plant, first, C. B. Newbold ; second, P. A. B. Widener. Cyclamen, six plants, first, J. Vaughn Merrick, Roxborough, Philadelphia, Frank Ibbotson, gardener. Primula obconica grandiflora, six plant*!, first, John W. Pepper ; second, James W. Paul, Jr. Primroses, English hybrid, two pans, net over ten inches, first, James W. Paul, Jr. Pansies, two pans, not over ten inches, first, Mrs. R. J. C. Walker. Lilium longiflorum or Harrisii, six pots or pans, three bulbs to pot or pan, first, James W. Paul, Jr. Lilium longifiorum or Harrisii, three plants, in not over 10-incb pots, first, John W. Pepper ; second, James W. Paul, Jr. Flowering plant, best specimen, first, Edward A. Schmidt ; second, C. B. Newbold. Display of palms and ornamental foliage plants, twelve plants, first, H. S. Hopper ; second, James W. Paul, Jr. Azaleas, three plants in bloom for the Crosswicks prize, offered by C. B. Newbold, first, C. B. Newbold ; second, James W. Paul, Jr- K. Heating Greenhouse and Cottage. Ed. American Florist:— I have a small greenhouse 10x28, a leanto attached to my cottage, and pro- tected on the north by the cottage. I am heating three rooms in the cottage with 100 feet of radiators attached to a No. 1% Furman steam boiler. I pro- pose to run a 2-inch main the length of the greenhouse then return through three rows of li/i-inch pipe. Will that maintain a temperature of 55° at night at one or two pounds pressure? Is the boiler large enough to do the work of the cottage and the greenhouse? W. D. If there is no glass in the side wall the plan proposed would probably answer, although if the ends of the house are exposed and of glass it will l)e best to have the coils extend at least half way across the ends as well as along the side. If properly handled the boiler should be sufficient to do the work, although it may require heavy firing in extremely cold weather. L. R. T. WITH THE GROWERS Chatogue Greenhouses, Mobile, Ala. The accompanying illustration shows a corner in the developing cellar of the Chatogue Greenhouses, Spring Hill, near Mobile, Ala., and jars of Bride, Bridesmaid and Golden Gate roses. Until the present season it has been a question whether high class roses could be grown out of season on the Gulf coast, temperature and climatic condi- tions being all against it. Mildew and thrips have driven all previous efforts to failure, and the Gulf coast has here- tofore depended on the west for fine roses during the winter. The character of the flowers shown in the illustration would indicate that the Chatogue Greenhouses have solved the problem. Most of the buds shown measured three and one-half inches in length, and New Orleans, always most critical, has quickly recognized the greater merit of fresh roses over those two to three days in the packing cases, no less than seven retailers offering to take the entire cut for the season. Bride, Bridesmaid and Golden Gate are the standards, but Kaiserin has done wonderfully well. Chatenay is almost a failure and will be discarded another season. Perle does well, but a yellow in the class with Golden Gate is very much needed. Biehmond will be grown for red next season. A trial shipment of buds from E. G. Hill arrived in a wilted condition, but revived over night in the cellar and were good for a week in the drawing room, where many flower lovers from Mobile came to admire them. Only for a little more size and Richmond is a big winner. MacArthur, Killarney and Wellesley will be tried to a limited extent. A special grower has been secured for American Beauty and they will be grown for the New Orleans market. A house of 15,000 feet of glass is now being built for carnations, and only the top notchers will be handled. Fiancee, Enchantress, White and Pink Lawson, Lady Bountiful, Prosperity, Harlo- warden. Crane and Moonlight. The lat- ROSES AT THE CHATOGUE GREENHOUSES, MOBILE, ALA. (A corner iti the storage cellar.) ter is the white for the south. The car- nations will be grown on the ground; the small plants will be taken from the house in April, set in their next winter home, and the house built over them. The Chatogue houses, with this sum- mer's addition, will have about 50,000 feet of glass. Col. F. P. Davis, the owner, of Chatogue, is well known to the trade. The plant is under the direct management of Robert Lockerbie. Pruning Shrubs, Koses and Trees. The pruning of shrubs and trees where it has not been performed, should now be attended to without delay, before spring vegetation becomes active. We usually commence our prun- ing operations in December, and con- tinue through the winter months when weather conditions permit. We would like to commence pruning in November, but the pressure of other work at that time never permits us to do so. Prun- ing in a general way is a corrective operation, and has to be done to regu- late growth, direct energy into certain channels, preserve symmetry, not for- mality, assist in natural development and promote floriferousness. Any person who has spent a number of years in the cultivation of hardy trees and shrubs, natives of different parts of the north temperate zone, and studied their individualities, will have observed that many of them require a great deal of attention in disbudding and pruning, to enjoy their best beauty. Some on the other hand grow and branch in such a manner that they need but little pruning assistance in developing their best characteristics. Spring and summer pruning, that is, cutting out the flowering sprays and to that time the camellia was the misplaced and superfluous growths of shrubs such as the forsythias, Nine- bark, Japan quince, bridal wreath. Spiraea Thunbergi, S. lanceolata, and S. Van Houttei, lilacs, deutzias, dier- villas and philadelphuses, when they are done blooming is good cultural practice, if the operator thoroughly understands the operation. It is well understood that summer pruning has a more or less weakening effect on woody plants, so that if severe thinning of the branches should be resorted to among the last named subjects in the growing season it will certainly impair vitality. Our advice is, cut very mod- erately the flowering sprays that plainly impede and prevent the devel- opment of the young growths, and if a mass of congested shoots are being projected where they are plainly too thick, thin some of them out. The com- pletion of the work can intelligently be prosecuted in winter, and all old flowering sprays, gnarled, diseased branches, watery sprouts and congested shoots thinned out, being careful to preserve the natural outlines of the shrubs; free and flowering. Shrubs with branching habits like the euonymuses, exochordas, bush hon- eysuckles, buckthorns, barberries, and caraganas, that do not produce large flowering sprays, require a little thin- ning out of the branches where they are dense and thick, and where they rub and cross each other. The ornamental crabs, pears and plums usually produce more or less suckers, cross shoots, and igo5. The American Florist. 423 sprouts in their interiors; these should be removed. Some of the ornamental plums -will send out long, sprawling shoots from their tops that interfere with general symmetry. These can be shortened back a little, and a more com- pact head produced. The white flowering dogwood, alter- nate dogwood, red-bud, some of the viburnums, and most of the magnolias, have what might be termed naturally good habits, and pruning or thinning of the branches is rarely necessary. Occasionally one of two branches that rub against each other will require removal. The dogwoods with brightly colored bark on their young growths, such as Cornus stolonifera, C. alba, C. Baileyi, C. Amomum and C. Purpusi, that produce such hand- some effects in late winter and early spring, will lose much of their beauty if they are allowed to grow for a number of years into large bushes. If they are cut back severely, they will immediately throw up a mass of young growths and pro- duce much prettier effects than if left untouched. The candleberry, Myrica Carolinen- sis, a very useful native decorative shrub, will in eight or ten years become thin and straggling. We cut it back within two or three feet of the base under such conditions, and the second year after cutting it forms a dense, handsome mass and will remain so for many years. Buddleias, callicarpas, the different varieties of Hibiscus Syri- acus, indigoferas, late blooming spiraeas, clethras. Hydrangea paniculata, H. arborescens, H. hirta and H. urticif olia, and shrubs of that nature that bloom on the young wood of the year, will make a much better flowering display if the previous year's growths are well shortened back towards the base. The different species of roses in cul- tivation require in some cases careful pruning. For example, the handsome Japanese Eosa multiflora flowers on the young growths of the previous year right to the tips. Unless the shoots have sprawled out of all proportion to the general symmetry, they should be left full length and nothing but old wood removed. R. rugosa will flower on the growths of the year if it is cut down to the ground, but, of course, the flowers will be produced late in the season. It will submit patiently to any kind of pruning and produce flowers freely. The Persian briars should have a little careful thinning out of the old wood, but they should not be cut back or their flowers will nearly all be lost. The Scotch roses should have the same treatment as the last. As a general rule* with most of the roses, the best plan is to thin out the old and weak wood, and not cut them back unless they get too unwieldy for the position they occupy. The garden roses known as the Hybrid Kemontants, the most popular of all roses, always flower best if the old wood is thinned out and the young shoots of the weakest growers cut back within two or three eyes of the base, and the strong growing kinds should have their shoots cut back about half way. Ornamental and shade trees should be looked through to remove over- crowded branches; limbs that rub against their neighbors, and broken and decrepit branches should be cut out without hesitation. Som,e trees THREE GENERATIONS OF VANDERBILT GARDENERS. such as Norway spruce and sugar maples produce dense, branching tops with great congestion among the branches. A little judicious thinning will help those limbs in the struggle for existence, but they should be entirely removed at the base, because if they are simply shortened back it will surely aggravate the evil of den- sity. Dead and diseased limbs can best be detected in the growing season. Trees like most of the oaks, hickories, tulip and cucumber trees seldom require any pruning. The elms, soft maples, ash-leaf maple, and others that usually branch from ten to fifteen feet above the ground into a number of equal subdivisions, or produce a number of long, sprawling, heavy limbs, that are liable to be broken in violent summer storms, as we see occurring more or less fre- quently to such trees every season, should be carefully watched. Wher- ever they are planted and in their youthful days, the side and lateral branches should be rigorously subor- dinated to one main central stem. If the tops of trees thus trained are kept proportionate, when they attain large size they can resist the most violent storms without damage. It is very important in tree pruning to cover all large wounds with coal tar or good thick paint. John DtrNBAU. An Honored Craftsman. John Allan, Sr., will, April 1, sever his active management of the Oakland Farms for Alfred G. Vander- bilt at South Portsmouth, E. I. Mr. Allan began his duties under Cornelius Vanderbilt, and for some twenty years has served the Vanderbilt family as he would himself. Since Alfred G. Vanderbilt has so enlarged his father's farms, he has many times thought that the care and worry of these large estates was almost too heavy for one of Mr. Allan's already long service, and he therefore has retired him with such liberality. It is an honor to the man who can appreciate faithful labor, as it is an earned reward by a man who is worthy to receive such splendid recog- nition of years of faithful service. The portrait not only shows Mr. Allan, but also his son and grandson. John T. Allan has followed in his father's footsteps, having for many years been head gardener to John R. Drexel, of Philadelphia. M. B. Faxon. Trouble With Snails. Ed. American Florist: — I am troubled with snails in my greenhouse. Kindly advise how to rid my houses of them. J. P. H. One of our readers states that he keeps toads in his greenhouses to keep down snails and other night raiding pests; another scatters lettuce leaves, sliced potatoes or sliced apples about the benches and catches the snails while feeding after dark, or under the bait the next morning. Another uses bran as bait, placing it about on pieces of board, and another finds that camphor Vialls, such as are used for keeping moths out of garments, scattered about among the plants will either kill the snails or drive them away. N. Cambridge, Mass. — W. B. Perkins March 11 opened a flower store at 1880 Massachusetts avenue. 424 The American Florist. April 7, THE ROSE. Kose Culture Under Glass. [Read before the March meeting of the Monmouth County Horticultural Society, Oceanic, N. J., by Charles Wengerter. Awarded first prize tor essay written by assistant gardeners.] Rose cuttings can be taken m December, January and February but the best month is January. The cut- tings should be taken from only healthy plants. The best cuttings are those that are taken from flowering shoots but blind wood can also be used. The eyes should not be too far advanced. When making the cuttings, use two eyes, cutting the bottom leaf off. The cut should be made with a sharp knife and must be smooth. If the room in the sand bench is scarce the top leaves can be trimmed. The cutting bench should be on the north side of a house with bottom heat; the bottom heat should be from 60° to 62° and overhead 58° to 60°. The bench should be washed out. thoroughly and then whitewashed. Crock or moss should be used for drain- age and the sand should be coarse. Put a layer about three and one-half inches thick in the bench then give a good watering and press the sand hard. The sun should not strike the cuttings until rooted. They should be syringed three times a day and should be rooted in three weeks. When the roots are from one-half to an inch long pot them in thumb pots, and when they are showing con- siderably, pot them in a size larger and so on untU they are planted in the bench. They should never become pot- bound. Most of the growers nowadays use grafted stock in preference to cut- tings. As soon as manetti stock arrives it ought to be heeled in, in a cool place but not letting the frost reach it. When potting, put them in as small pots as possible but large enough to cover the roots entirely. Sometimes manetti stock has very large roots and instead of tak- ing three or three and one-half -inch pots, I would rather trim the roots somewhat. As soon as the manetti is budded out well and before leaf growth, grafting should commence. The temperature of the house should be 50°. Syringe them sev- eral times a day. The bench for the grafts should have bottom heat, enclosed on the sides, hav- ing it arranged so that a side can be taken off if there is too much heat. A frame about two feet high on one side, with a slope down to one foot four inches on the other side put over a bench should be about the right height. It must be air-tight and if any cracks are found they should be closed. The bottom should be thoroughly washed and whitewashed. A two or three inch layer of sand or sifted ashes would be enough to put into the bottom. Water the ashes or sand thoroughly before putting the grafted plants in, as the moisture in the box will have to nourish the plants for the first four days. Grafting should be done as quickly as possible. It is best to have a few sharp knives handy. Make a slant cut about three-fourths of an inch long on the manetti as close to the pot as it is convenient to tie, making the cut of your graft the same size. The wood of toumber of vessels to be laden with boxes or vases of rose plants so prepared as not to bloom before their delivery at Rome. The cost of roses thus delivered in Rome the graft should be as near the same size of the manetti as possible. The best wood is the heel of a flowering shoot and should be taken from the healthiest stock. Have one eye on the graft and trim leaves a little. When matching both cuts see that one side and the bottom of the cut matches, bark with bark. In tying start at top of manetti and finish at the bottom. The temperature at about 80° was the best with us. Do not open the box till the fourth day and then give a slight syringing, airing them for about five minutes and every day a couple of minutes more until the ninth day, when they should have a little air. The manetti shoots should be taken off and plants which are dry watered. After the seventh day the temperature should drop to 75°. A lit- tle more air should be given each day after ninth day. After three weeks the grafts ought to have grown together, then be taken out and put in a tempera- P. J. Lynch. (Secretary-treasurer of the Dingfe A Conard Company, West Grove, Pa., whose interestini; paper on roses appeared in our issue of March 18, page 323.) ture of 62°, temperature going down gradually to regular rose house heat. When plants show signs of good growth loosen the raffia to prevent same from cutting into the wood. My reason for not taking the rafBa off too early is: If the graft has not taken well on some places it will callous better than if the raffia is off, also the graft won 't break off so easy. When planting in the bench the graft should be covered. The benches should be washed the same as cutting bench and when dry white- washed. The drainage in the bottom of the bench should be covered with sod or coarse manure and benches filled about four inches with soil. The best soil is sandy loam from an old cow pas- ture, mixed with about one-fifth rotted cow manure. The soil should be cut over about three times before using in the bench. Extreme care should be taken in planting the roses. A hole should be made large enough to cover the ball with ease. It can then be held with one hand the exact depth and the soil pressed around it with the other. Do not cover the ball of the rose too much. After planting pound the bench with a brick or tramp between the roses. Water immediately after planting around the ball and then according to the growth of the roots. Our prinicipal feeding is manure water but at differ- ent times different manures are used, such as cow manure, chicken and sheep manure, a good dusting of bonemeal and once in a while wood ashes. Mulch- ing should never be done during the dark days in winter. The blind wood on Ivory and Golden Gate can be cut off to some extent as they make quick growth. THE RETAIL TRADE The Eose in Decorative Art. [Read before the New York Florists' Club at its March meeting by Robert Kift, of Philadelphia.] When Dame Nature stirs in the early spring and arouses into life the early snowdrops and crocuses, which in turn are followed by their more pretentious kins- men, the gaudy tulips, the daffodils and stately hyacinths, she pauses awhile to admire and then actively and vigorously her work goes on, until the whole landscape is pictured with her beautiful art. But still she presses for- ward not satisfied, until at last the crowning glory of her work appears, the rose, the queen of fiowers. It is her masterpiece. She has endowed it with every virtue, it is most beautiful in form, it has almost all the colors of the rainbow, while its fragrance is most delightful. She guards it care- fully, providing even an armor of thorns to protect it. " 'Tis sweet to dare the tangled fence To cull the timid floweret thence." Such is a brief description of the flower we honor tonight. Almost the entire history of the roses of com- merce, as we know them today, covers but the short period since 1870. Prior favored flower, and choice blossoms brought fabulous prices. As soon, how- ever, as the rose made its appearance the camellia was doomed. Bon Silene, Safrano, Marechal Niel and La Marque, small and insignificant as, with the exception of the Marechal Niel, they appeared, soon relegated the old favor- ite to the background and finally to oblivion. How I remember the weary hunt in the early eighties from one greenhouse to another over the Hoboken hUls, gathering in a few Bon Silene and Safranos here and there, and possibly a few Jacqueminots, which were then be- ing forced in small quantities but which soon took the lead as the most popular rose. Two or three hundred buds were then considered a large stock and well worth the one or two days' journey necessary to get them. The decorative features of the flower did not count for much until the long stemmed hybrids made their appearance. The advent of Ernst Asmus's Glory of Paris (Anna de Diesbach) made a great sensation; this was followed by the Ulrich Brunner and Mrs. John Laing. Then came the new teas, Cath- 1905- Th E American Florist. 425 erine Mermet, followed by the Bride and Bridesmaid. It was, however, that queen of roses, American Beauty, introduced to the public by the Field Brothers, of Wash- ington, that placed the rose in the van as a decorative flower. Now, no impor- tant decoration appears complete with- out a liberal representation of this variety to add dignity to the occasion. To a certain degree Dame Fashion must be reckoned with in floral art, as there are fashions in flowers and floral de- vices the same as in dress. Peter Henderson's book on the art of bouquet making and the general arrangement of cut flowers was the recognized authority of his period. The close compact form presenting solid masses of flowers without foliage was then the fashion and the details of arrangement were minutely described in this work. Since then, with the great strides made in the cultivation of flowers and the production of long- stemmed blossoms, the styles have changed, the close formal designs have been succeeded by the more graceful and natural ari-angements that display the beauty of stem and foliage as well as flower. In the garden Dame Nature arranges her flowers in the most beautiful man- ner conceivable, the branches of the climbers bend over gracefully with their wealth of bloom, all, even the smallest blossom uniting into a perfect whole, while the bush varieties throw up their single buds or clusters that stand from out their wealth of foliage in perfect symmetry. Such effects can be pro- duced in the ball room or elaborate house functions, the growing rose being simulated and made to climb in any direction and when covered with blos- soms makes a capital counterfeit and beautiful decoration. For the wedding, that most joyful time of life, there is no flower that more fittingly graces the occasion than the rose. In the church, the altar, the chancel, the windows, the pew ends, in fact, at every available point there should be seen this most beautiful flower. The bride and her maids should carry them, and under a bower, surrounded on every hand by beautiful roses, she should stand to re- ceive the good wishes of her guests. The beautiful custom of greeting the debutante upon her entrance into soci- ety with the choicest flowers, has grown into prominence the past decade, and offers great opportunities for the artist. Probably no other occasion brings to- gether such an assortment of flowers as are to be found among the hundreds of clusters that grace the receptions of the popular young buds. The rose is also found in the front ranks here, as seventy-five per cent of the bouquets are sure to be of our favorite flower. The arrangement of flowers for the dining table is an art in itself and the rose easily leads in popularity for this purpose. The formal plateau or mound has given place to the more graceful arrangement in low bowls, below, or high receptacles that carry the flowers above the line of vision. When loosely arranged in such vases all the beauty and grace of the flower is brought out. They should not be so crowded as to lose their individuality, but enough should be used to get the color effect, and their quality and freshness should always be such as to leave nothing to be desired. Tall vases of long stemmed FLORAL DESIGN FOR THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE P. T. HUDDART. (From the Salt Lake City Florists.) American Beauty roses are" still very popular, and certainly the most effective of all roses, whether used in groups of palms, on the banquet table, or in other of the many places that seem ideal for them, and for which there seems to be almost no substitute. The use of flowers to carry the voice of condolence to bereaved ones is a beautiful custom, and one, let us hope, that will never die out. It can hardly be classed as decorative art, yet for those who have the final disposition of flowers as they are placed, before the public today, it is a very important branch of the business, and as much care and attention must be given and as skillful treatment in the arrange- ment as for any other occasion. Here, as elsewhere, simplicity has asserted itself, and the cluster of long stemmed roses and the wreath, the least formal of all designs, are fast growing in popu- larity. If we can believe the accounts of the extravagant use of roses thousands of years ago, and they appear to be authentic, our most extensive decora- tions are as nothing when compared to those elaborate displays, as much as one hundred thousand dollars having been spent by Nero for roses for one enter- tainment. What they sold for by the dozen may be conjectured from the fol- lowing, copied from Mr. Parson's book on "The Kose," published in 1847: "If the Egyptians cultivated roses for transportation to Rome during the win- ter, they must have had very extensive plantations for the purpose. The exportation could have not have been of loose flowers or they would have been withered long before the termina- tion of the voyage. Neither could it have been of rooted plants in a dormant state, as nurserymen now send them to every part of the world, because the Romans had at that time no means of causing them to vegetate and bloom in the winter. On the contrary, the culti- vators at Alexandria and Memphis must of necessity have sent them away in the vases and boxes in which they had planted them with that object, and when they were just beginning to break from the bud, in order that they might arrive at Rome at the moment they commenced expanding. "At that remote period when navi- gation was far behind its present state of perfection, the voyage from the mouth of the Nile to the coast of Italy occupied more than twenty days. When this long voyage is considered, and also the quantity of roses required by the Romans to enwreath their crowns and garlands, to cover their tables and couches and the pavements of their fes- tive halls and to surround the urns which contained the ashes of their dead, it is evident that the Egyptians who traded in roses, in order to satisfy the 426 The American Florist. April /, prodigality of the Eomans would be compelled to keep in readiness a certain must have been immense, but we do not find a single passage in ancient authors which can give any light on this point; they only tell us that noth- ing for the gratification of luxury was considered too costly for the wealthy Koman citizen." What would rose bushes in bud, such as we know them today, look like after a three weeks' journey by sea? They must have been impregnated with the same blood as Burbank's fadeless flower; in fact we are led to wonder if the roses of that day were roses at all. Or at least such as we know them now. It appears to have been the custom at that period to use flowers most lavishly, and particularly for dinners, and all social occasions, and for the dead. In addition to the decorations for the table, the couches upon which the guests reclined were elaborately decked with roses, as were also the floors of the rooms. Cleopatra covered the floors of her dining rooms with rose leaves to a considerable depth, and over them placed a fine net, so that her guests might tread the floral carpet without inconvenience. It was the custom to cover the beds of the guests with roses, and some who slept under layers of rose petals were annoyed beyond measure if any of them should start to curl, indi- cating they were not fresh. I fear that some of their descendants are among our patrons of today. The rose has many rivals as a decora- tive flower. The chrysanthemum, the carnation, the lily, and even that but- terfly of fashion, the orchid, are all in the race for popularity. But the rose, endowed with so many points of excel- lence, is still the one great favorite. One thing more may be said of the rose that can hardly apply to any other flower, and that is its changing beauty; as a bud we admire it, and as it slowly develops until half blown, it grows more and more beautiful, until finally when fully expanded it takes another form and gradually fades away. Oh, there is naught In nature bright. Where roses do not shed their light ! And when, at length, with pale decline Its florid beauties fade and pine, Sweet as in youth Its balmy breath Diffuses odors e'en in death. MARKET GARDENS. Pentwater, Mich. — The greenhouses of B. C. Lindley Company have been purchased by Lowry P. Rudd, who for- merly had charge of them. La Grange, Tex. — A flower show will be held May 4, 5 and 6 under the auspices of the Casino association. Max Eobson is secretary of the enter- prise. Hartford, Conn. — Edward Welch has bought additional property on Annawan street and will build more greenhouses in all probability next season. Pittsburg, PA.^The spring flower show in the Phipps conservatories, Schenley park, will open April 9 instead of Easter Sunday as has been the custom before. Cheyenne, Wyo. — The landscape department of the Union Pacific divi- sion here has completed an addition to their greenhouse 10 x 75 feet, and has purchased five acres of land for addi- tional greenhouses and nursery. Prices of Indoor Vegetables. The prices of indoor vegetables at leading points March 25 were as fol- lows: New York, cucumbers, No. 1, $1.25 to $1.50 per dozen; No. 2, $2.50 to $3.50 per case; lettuce, 75 cents to 90 cents per dozen; mushrooms, 25 cents to 50 cents per pound; radishes, $3 to $4 per 100; tomatoes, 10 cents to 35 cents per pound; rhubarb, $2.50 to $3.50 per 100 bunches. Buffalo, cucumbers, $1 to $1.50 per dozen. Cleveland, mushrooms, 30 cents to 50 cents per pound. Minneapolis, cucumbers, $2 per dozen. Pittsburg, cucumbers, $1 to $1.50 per dozen. Detroit, cucumbers, $2 per dozen; lettuce, 13 cents to 14 cents per pound. St. Louis, cucumbers, $1.50 to $1.75 per dozen. Chicago, mush- rooms, 30 cents to 45 cents per pound. Denver, cucumbers, $2 per dozen. Cin- cinnati, cucumbers, $1.50 to $2 per dozen. Kansas City, mushrooms, 40 cents per pound. Forcing Khubarb. Rhubarb forcing presents some fea- tures to the market gardener, even in isolated localities, as a desirable adjunct to his business. Many force rhubarb extensively. To those who have not experimented it may be safe to say, like mushroom growing, the demand for the product is at once cre- ated when well grown. Several ways of forcing or forwarding rhubarb are practiced by market gardeners. The best method, of course, is having a cel- lar or building devoted entirely to it; in such a method convenience in hand- ling the roots and soil and controlling the heat are taken care of and thus diminish the expense incident to the operation. A common method is to utilize space in packing rooms and under the greenhouse benches; in fact any convenient place where light can be somewhat excluded and a moderate temperature obtained. Another com- mon method is building a structure over the roots in the field, using either sash or cloth for sides and roof; some- times heated but more frequently not, and serving more as a hastening pro- cess than forcing. Amateurs frequently invert barrels over the roots in the garden, lining to a good depth with fresh horse manure and hastening the crop along considerably ahead of the unprotected. PREPARING THE PLANTS. Rhubarb may be grown from seed or division of the older plants from the field. We have previously referred to the methods of some market gardeners who have so systematized the work that roots are always ready for forcing. Sow- ing seed each year is the method usu- ally depended on. After the ground has been thoroughly prepared in early spring the seed is sown in drills a foot or so apart, the plants are thinned out so those remaining have every oppor- tunity to grow and develop. The fol- lowing spring these are transplanted three or four feet apart in well manured ground, which in the third or fourth year will be splendid material for forcing. Some have had good suc- cess sowing in rows three feet apart in enriched ground, thinning out to remain in the rows until removed for forcing. In other cases three or four year old roots afford the best material. Under extremely favorable condi- tions satisfactory roots may be secured in two years and one experiment sta- tion reports good success from one year old roots. The market gardener, in growing his roots at a minimum of expense, must study with his practice the most favorable location and general management for producing the neces- sary supply as rapidly as possible. PREPARATION FOR FORCING. In the fall before hard freezing com- mences, the roots are dug or plowed out and subjected to a good freezing, either in shallow piles in some convenient place or shed. Some straw or litter should be scattered over those roots which are exposed to the changes in the atmosphere. The roots are now in good condition for forcing and whatever the place employed for the purpose, a suffi- cient amount of soil must be provided to fill all interspaces after the roots are closely set together. Unless the soil is fine, screening should be resorted to; a still further layer of several inches should cover the bed. The writer's experience has been mostly confined to forcing under the greenhouse benches. This, however, is not practicable when, upon affording means of subduing the light, the heat from the pipes is excluded from the house, and on this account the center benches are usually the only ones available. A ten or twelve-inch board will hold the bed and give sufiicient depth. Fre- quent waterings are necessary to got the full benefit of the wonderful amount of reserve material stored in the roots to produce stout and plump petioles. One may so arrange the mak- ing up of the beds that a continued sup- ply of rhubarb is always on hand, a most desirable condition for the market gardener who supplies a local trade. In midwinter about six weeks will be A DISH OF EARI.Y RHUBARB. igos. The American Florist. 4=27 required at an average temperature of 50° from placing the roots until the rhubarb is ready. After two weeks the best will be gathered and should then be supplemented with the crop from a second bed; thus every two or three weeks a fresh batch of roots should be planted. For wholesale markets the object should be, as far as possible, to have it early when higher prices pre- vail, as on the approach of spring the price declines. This problem as a side crop to many market gardeners has not been too well developed; there will be fair profits if the roots can be cheaply grown and the price of 10 cents per pound maintained for a good period. Of course the roots are worthless after forcing, but never- theless we have found this crop profit- able. Francis Canning. Commercial Ferns. As to what is the most important characteristic in a fern, the following remarks made by John Scott in answer to the question before the New York Florists' Club are of interest to the trade: There are so many kinds of terns that it is impossible to cover the subject in an oShand way. We all know that there are a great many ferns suitable for private collections only : the todeas, for instance, that require specially built structures in which to grow them ; the adiantums, which are too tender for house plants, but are grown in large quantities for cut fronds. There are also many other ferns equally beautiful, such as the gymnogrammes and davallias, but they are not adapted for com- mercial purposes. It is to the commercial fern that I shall confine my answer. To my mind, the most valuable characteristic In a fern is its adaptability to house adorn- ment, which Includes its lasting qualities when transferred from the greenhouse to the home. Prom the grower's and retail- er's standpoint, the most valuable charac- teristic in a fern is its money-making qualities ; to be a money-maker it must be a free grower and a free seller, and to be a free seller it must be graceful, symmetrical and a hardy house plant. In fact, it must have most of the good points of a fern, such as Nephrolepis Scottii has been pro- nounced to possess by the leading growers and retailers all over this country, and also by the committee of awards of this club. Ne'w Tork. THE MABKET. As a result of the cleaning up of last week the market opened on Monday under somewhat better conditions. Products are moving without force, and the general tone of the market is heightened. Prices have not improved in the same proportion and the better grades of stock are still depressed. American Beauty roses are less plenti- ful; but very little business is being done at better than twenty cents. Bride and Bridesmaid though firmer, command no better prices than quoted for last week. The dull and rainy weather of the second half of last week did much to shorten supply, and was a distinct benefit to the market. Bulbous stock continues to come in in quanti- ties. Jonquils and daffodils are heavy in supply, and something of a rush is noticeable among growers to get the remaining crop in. As a result the best stock is not commanding more than two dollars per hundred. Outside grown bulbous stock is getting to be quite a factor in the market, but sales are made at very nominal figures. Vio- lets are shortening up and the quality is deteriorating, consequently they move slowly, and are almost unquot- able. A few of the growers are nurs- ing their stocks with a view to figuring in the Easter market, and it is possible they may do so at a profit. Easter plants are putting in an appearance, and appear to sell fairly well. Nearby growers are visited daily by retailers seeking to cover for the holiday sea- son's requirements. The lily problem is quite prominent just now, and becomes every day, with the present condition of the weather, more intri- cate. Orders have been booked freely at twelve cents per bloom for good quality stock, and the indications are that the market will not be over- crowded. The plantsman is expecting a very good market during the holidays, and it seems more than likely that his expectations will be realized. Market, March 29. — The market is L. H. Neubeck. (President-elect Buffalo Florists' Club.) sluggish in tone, with arrivals heavy and difScult to clean up. NOTES. Mrs. Hyatt, widow of the late T. Bur- roughs Hyatt, a grower of Winfield, L. I., died March 24 in her 67th year. After her husband's death the business was conducted by her son until Sep- tember last when, death claiming him, it was continued by the mother. No announcement has been made as to who will continue the business. Michael J. Cox, gardener to the wizard, Thomas A. Edison, Llewellyn park. West Orange, N. J., died last Mon- day, breaking his neck through a fall down stairs at hia residence. He leaves a widow and three children. Charles Millang is receiving some fine Eodocanachi roses from V. Zuber. He has arranged to handle the lily stock of John Mesmer, Newtown, L. I., for Easter, the cut stock to aggregate 20,000, and plants 2,000. The New York Cut Flower Company has arranged to close at 5 p. m. in future. The New York Cut Flower Exchange will also close at the same hour. Both concerns have hitherto kept open until 6 p. m. The employes of Siebrecht & Son gave an entertainment and dance last Saturday evening in aid of the widow of Paul Beuchel, formerly an employe of the firm. A substantial sum was realized. Julius Eoehrs Company is sending in beautiful specimens of azaleas in pyra- mid form. Baby Eambler rose is also coming from the same concern, well grown and flowered. At the celebration of the fortieth anniversary of Tony Pastor's theatrical managership, two express wagons were required to remove the floral tributes to his home. Dr. W. L. Britton, director in chief of the New York Botanical Garden, has returned from a trip to the Bahamas, with a collection of about 10,000 speci- mens. Henry TJlrich of Woodside, L. I., lost a valuable horse last week. The animal dropped dead near his house, supposedly from heart disease. Ford Brothers have moved into their new store on Twenty-eighth street, and are open for business there. The firm of H. M. Schiebler & Com- pany has dissolved. The business will be continued bv Mi. Preuss. Chicago. A QUIET ■WEEK. The past week will go on record as- being probably the slowest week of the 1905 season. Last week ended with fairly satisfactory results, but on Mon- day the market was almost entirely barren of buyers and stock piled up at a rapid rate, the warm weather and the general apathy of the buying public contributing to a heavy oversupply in almost all lines. The local retail trade has been very quiet and the street men cannot begin to keep the surplus mov- ing, even if they do quote prices which should make a carnation ashamed of itself. Carnations, outside of the very best grades are indeed plentiful and price is no consideration as long as the stock can be turned and saved from the dump. Eoses are also growing very plentiful, especially the medium Ameri- can Beauty. Several of the largest growers are now in with the heaviest cuts of the year and the receipts are making themselves felt. Teas are being sacrificed at pathetic figures in order to move them. Some of the best long stemmed Bride and Bridesmaid could be secured at $25 per 1,000 and even lower. Bulbous stock is being hard pushed by the sun and the outlook for this line at Easter grows more gloomy. Violets are showing the effects of the spring weather, although some good ones are still seen. Green goods hold a consistent demand. FLOHISTS' CLUB SPRING EXHIBITION. An exhibition of Easter stock was successfully carried out under the auspices of the Florists' Club, Thurs- day, March 23, in connection with the regular semi-monthly meeting. A spa- cious room in Handel hall on Eandolph street was secured for the occasion, and under the supervision and management of George Asmus a number of excellent exhibits were staged. The attendance, however, was limited, the weather in the morning being rainy, and this fact no doubt helping to contribute to the limited number of exhibits as well. What was showB was of exceptional quality. Interest centered in a display of Bride and Bridesmaid roses, two vases each, shown by "Weiland & Eiseh. Fore- man D. J. Murphy deserves great credit 428 The American Florist. April 7, for the excellence of the stock shown, which was characterized by fine foliage, good stem and splendid color and size of bloom. The Garfield Park Floral Company sent a miscellaneous collection of Easter stock embracing rhododendrons, azaleas, primroses, Lilium Harrisii and L. can- didum, Crimson Bamblers and mar- guerites. J. Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, sent a fine vase of La Detroit roses and snap- dragon in a variety of colors. Both received much praise. E. F. Winterson Company had a neat exhibit showing Easter novelties, rib- bon, vases and Boston ferns in 5, 6 and 7-inch pots. Vaughan's Seed Store exhibited a general collection of high grade stock, including box trees, pyramidal and con- ical, azaleas, rhododendrons, Dracsena indivisa, genistas, Baby Eambler and Boston ferns. W. N. Eudd, of Mount Greenwood, made a popular hit with a vase of his splendid new pink carnation. Lady Mar- garet. It is a grand new variety, of fine form, strong stem and pleasing color. It was awarded a certificate of merit. H. N. Bruns showed lily of the valley of the usual high class Bruns standard. John E. Haines, of Bethlehem, Pa., sent a vase of his new carnation, John E. Haines, red, a thing of great merit and popularity. J. W. Dudley & Son, Parkersburg, W. Va., showed potted hydrangeas of a variety of colors, all well grown. "saxoH John Zeeh and Mathias Mann have purchased the wholesale business of Michael Winandy, whose affairs are in the hands of a receiver. The deal takes in the store and fixtures at 51 Wabash avenue, on the second floor of the Atlas building, where the new firm, under the name of Zech & Mann, will conduct a wholesale commission Isusiness. They will handle the stock of the Winandy greenhouses and that of Mr. Mann, whose greenhouses are located on North Clark street. Both of these gentlemen are well and favorably known to the local trade, Mr. Zeeh having been with some of the leading wholesale commis- sion houses in the city, and until recently employed in the establishment of E. C. Amling. Mr. Mann has con- ducted a growing business successfully for a number of years. If the bulbous stock can be held back successfully before Easter Sinner Brothers will be among those who will have choicest stock of great variety for that holiday. They have been hav- ing exceptional success with calla lilies this season. Their tea roses show marked uniformity of quality for this season. Charles McKellar is showing a choice selection of Easter novelties, including chicks, twig baskets, etc. He recently received a large consignment of satin gros-grain ribbon so popular with florists several years ago. Gardenias have been in good demand locally and Mr. McKellar is handling the bulk of them. Operations at the Edgebrook range of the George Wittbold Company are progressing rapidly. Their miscellane- ous stock of Easter plants is of high standard and Louis Wittbold states that early inquiries from the north side retail trade indicate a banner Easter The E. F. Winterson Company have been making a number of important improvements in their ofi&ces and store, 49 Wabash avenue. The ofiice has been moved to the north side, thus allowing more room, more light and more conve- nience. Albert Fuchs has announced an auc- tion sale for April 12, when he will dis- pose of four greenhouses and a large stock of palms and greenhouse material, pots, etc. Mrs. L. A. Budlong, sister-in-law of J. A. Budlong, died March 25, aged 72 years. The interment took place at Rose Hill cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Jacob Geimer, formerly with P^ter Eeinberg, has taken charge of the M. Winandy greenhouses, now in the hands of a receiver. I. I. Craig has a nice patch of Den- drobium nobile in full bloom at the Chadwick place on Belmont avenue. A. L. Eandall Company will have a plentiful supply of Al white lilac for the Easter demand. Howe & Taylor Manufacturing Com- pany reports a good market for wire works. W. K. Harris has several large plants of bougainvillea in full flower which make a magnificent show. They stand about nine feet in height and are a per- fect tower of blossoms. Godfrey Aschmann is about again after a five weeks' siege with an attack of the grip. K. Philadelphia. PRICES HAVE FALLEN. Although prices rule uniformly lower in all lines of stock when compared with those of two weeks ago, it seems to offer no encouragement to buyers, and business is dull, the demand appar- ently being only for flowers that are considered necessary. H. H. Battles some years ago in speaking of the idea that the masses would buy flowers, if only they could be placed at figures within the reach of everybody, said, that people bought flowers when they wanted them; a few might be tempted by low prices, but not to any extent, and he referred to the violets which a certain vendor was selling at very low prices on the street, and yet people were passing by in droves, seemingly paj'ing very little attention to the low prices he was constantly crying out. American Beauty roses have taken an- other drop; $3 is now high per dozen, and two dozen may be bought for $5. Teas are holding their own at $10 for the specials while very good stock can be found for $8. Carnations sell from $1.50 to $4, the latter for very choice stock. Violets are getting smaller, par- ticularly the single ones. It is to be hoped the doubles will last until Easter. NOTES. Mrs. Otto Thilow was buried on Tues- day afternoon. The H. A. Dreer Com- pany's city store and ofiices, 714 Chest- nut street, was closed from 2 to 3 p. m. Mr. Thilow is chief in this de- partment and this action to show their respect was taken by the firm. Mr. Thilow has the sympathy of the entire trade in his deep afUiction. At Horticultural hall in the park they have a pretty show of blooming plants consisting mainly of acacias and Primula obconica. There are some cin- erarias, azaleas, etc., arranged with them. The effect as a whole is showy and attracts many visitors. The Easter plant growers say that business promises to be very good as orders are being received daily for their choice stock. Everything appears to be coming along nicely with the excep- tion of the bulbous stock which it is thought will be difiicult to hold. Boston. The market has to all appearances recovered from the slump of the past few weeks, and everything is now sell- ing freely at advanced prices. Carna- tions show the most pronounced advance, fully 50 per cent, and are sell- ing at from $3 to $4 per 100. White carnations are especially scarce. Eoses of all varieties have stiffened up and are selling well at an advance of 25 per cent. Daffodils and all the other vari- eties of bulbous stock are selling freely, at good average prices. . Violets are holding their own, and Easter lilies are selling well, the supply being taken up each day. Mrs. A. W. Kidder, of Waltham, has been bringing in some especially fine wall flowers. H. P. S. St. Iiouis. TOO MUCH STOCK. The cut flower market during the past week has been rather overstocked with almost everything. Eoses and carna- tions are plentiful and the prices have been considerably reduced. Bulbous stock which some of the cut flower growers have been trying to keep back in cold frames and storage houses for Easter, must be put on the market, and, as a consequence, everyone who needs anything can get it in quantities at very low prices. Violets are practically over on account of the warm weather. There has been considerable funeral work. NOTES. The Plant and Cut Flower Growers' Association had an interesting and enthusiastic meeting on Wednesday, March 15. They elected fifteen new members and everything promises the perfection of an association which will have considerable influence for the good of the trade in this city. The committee was appointed to confer with and offer the good ofiioes of the club to the committee which has charge of the flower show in behalf of the St. Louis Florists' Club. It was conceded and seems to be well understood that this association is not in conflict with the old club. They are willing to lend a helping hand whenever they can and in return expect respectful and con- siderate treatment from the Florists' Club. At the next meeting Dr. Hal- stead, president, will read a paper on the subject of "Growing Cut Chrysan- themums for Exhibition." The next meeting will be held on April 19 and all growers in this vicinity are cor- dially invited to attend the meeting. The greenhouse men are still busy getting their stock ready for spring sales and in many cases the markets have already opened. Tom Carr, Mar- shall & Twist and John Wall, at Union Market, have their plant booths in full blast and report trade as very satisfac- tory. They only hesitate a bit because of the fear of more cold weather. Dr. Wm. Trelease has returned from his Mexican trip looking hale and .1905. The American Florist. 429 hearty and is full of anecdotes and ex- periences relative to botanical subjects in Mexico. Fred Pape, of Pennsylvania avenue, and Schray & Son are sending quite a lot of good plants to the markets. V. Baltimore. BUSINESS GOOD DESPITE VTEATHEB The cut flower trade for the past week has been fairly active, considering the unpropitious weather conditions some six days out of the seven, and a sullen, damp atmosphere which took pretty much all spirit out of the retail business. One or two thunder storms give evidence that the winter is over, and the few hours of sunshine seem to presage that there will be little grada- tion from winter to summer, the ther- mometer going up beyond 70°. Flowers are more abundant and improve in quality; carnations and violets will soon, apparently, be here in excess, and roses are quite sufficient for all require- ments. Some of our neighbors of the City of Brotherly Love, in a spirit which some think does not comport with the name, seem to indicate the condi- tion of the market there by forwarding generous boxes of "free samples" of fine roses, etc., to the stores here, a practice which, naturally, evokes resent- ment in certain quarters. The mor- tality lists grow, as is usual at this sea- son, the great and sudden variations in temperature tending to fatal results in pulmonary and bronchial diseases. Nat- urally this increases the calls for fune- ral offerings. There is some uncertainty yet as to Easter supplies, much com- plaint existing as to the poor results from the lily and other bulbs. Doubt- less, however, as is usual, the event will bring out sufficient for all needs. Sat- urday night the stocks in hand were pretty well cleared out, and a hopeful feeling prevails that conditions will now improve all around. S. B. Buffalo. TRADE CONTINUES FAIB. Fair weather nearly all last week with continued good trade. The dog show is getting to be a society event in Buffalo and last week was no exception. Palmer's upper store had a pug dog of violets while Anderson had a Russian wolf hound; both animals were very life-like and I am informed that had it not been for the plate glass windows many dog fights would have occurred on Main street. florists' club election. The election and banquet of the Flo- rists' Club took place at W. F. East- ing's place on Tuesday evening and was well attended. The election resulted as follows: President, Ii. H. Neubeck; vice-president, Charles Guen- ther; treasurer, Charles H. Keitsch; secretary, W. J. Peake; financial secre- tary, Erail Bruecker; executive commit- tee, W. F. Kasting, William Scott, Sr., George Urban, Jr. After all business had been trans- acted all adjourned to the banquet room where a sumptuous spread was laid out; William Scott, Sr., retiring president, was toastmaster and it is needless to say that the position was ably filled. The speakers were not as numerous as last year, but very inter- esting. The brilliancy of being an ama- teur was ably responded to by George Urban, Jr.; "Art in Horticulture," D. B. Long; "Politics and Flowers," William F. Kasting; "Flower Shows," C. H. Keitsch; "Eetail Trade and Attractive Windows," W. A. Adams; "Managing a Big Store," Ed. Slat- tery; "What a President Should do and Whom I Would Like to Emulate, ' ' L. H. Neubeck; "The Easy Job," Charles Guenther; "Accurate Eeports, " W. J. Peake; "How to Collect and not Offend," Emil Bruecker; Messrs. Har- ris and Holmes spoke on our new homes in Buffalo and Mr. Wells on his expe- rience in his new greenhouses. Prof. Koch's orchestra enlivened the evening with sweet music, and songs by Messrs. Boeller and Keitsch helped to make every one happy. notes. Kecent contracts of the King Con- struction Company, of North Tona- wanda, N. Y., include new greenhouses for the following growers : W. J. Palmer & Son, Lancaster, N. Y.; Wm. Fendley, Brampton, Out.; P. H. Eyan, Saranac Lake, N. Y.; Hall & Eobertson, Mon- treal, Can.; Alban Harvey & Son, Bran- dywine Summit, Pa.; J. H. Dunlop, Toronto, Ont.; D. T. McCarthy & Sons, Lockport, N. Y.; The Toronto Floral Company, Davis ville, Ont.; P. E. Quinlan & Company, Syracuse, N. Y.; A. E. Cole, Grimsby, Ont. Palmer & Son had fine rose plants on sale at the lower store. Bargain days are still popular, violets in one store and two others selling roses one day at 25 cents and 50 cents per dozen. Bright days work wonders. George Eeichert resigned the man- agement of Byrne Brothers' green- houses, at WilUamsville, N. Y. J. B. Milley is managing W. F. Kasting 's greenhouses and store in Erie, Pa. Edward Slattery is now back at work after a severe illness. Funeral work has been very brisk the last week. Bison. New Orleans. northern flowers unsatisfactoet. Ed. American Florist:— The undersigned has been requested by the New Orleans Horticultural Soci- ety to write the following article for publication in your valuable paper, thus affording us assistance in better- ing existing conditions. C. W. ElCHUNG. At a meeting of the New Orleans Horti- cultural Society a discussion arose as to what redress the receiver of a worthless shipment ot cut flowers or plants will have. Most ot the florists receive their shipments C. 0. D., without the privilege of Inspection. In many cases flowers arrive in a damaged condition ; the express company collects the money for them and the receiver Is the loser. Experience teaches us that when flowers are in a condition for long distance ship- ment and the proper care is tal^en in pack- ing, they will arrive in good condition and will last In a good refrigerator for several days. Carnations and ros^s have often been held for a week in salable condition. This proves beyond a doubt that something was wrong with such flowers that arrive In bad condition with the Ice compartment intact. Either the flowers were not long enough In water before shipping or they were \So far advanced when cut. The latter seems to be the trouble and can easily be avoided. The New Orleans Horticultural Society has taken action on the question. A com- mittee of three was appointed, to whom every case Is to be submitted where flowers or plants arrive in bad condition. The com- mittee will inspect the shipment and place the blame, if possible, and will assist the receiver of bad lots to recover his loss, be it partial or whole. The names of shippers will bo brought before the meeting and their methods discussed. Impartiality sind justice are the principles on which the com- mittee will act and great improvement ot conditions, for which there Is ample room* is looked for. A shipper of an honest package cannot reasonably refuse inspection of goods before he demands payment. When American Beauty arrive with a beautiful purplish hue, they are ripe for the dump, and the shipper of such flowers knew full well how old they were when packed. When the out- side petals of Bride and Bridesmaid are de- cayed and the flower opens the moment It is lifted from the box, it is time to rush It to some charitable Institution as a gift, pro- viding it does not drop before it gets there. We know that with carnations there are a number of circumstances not altogether within the control of the shippers that may cause the flowers to go to sleep ; but in many cases loss can be avoided by careful selec- tion for long distance shipping, and as far as New Orleans is concerned shippers will have to be careful in the future if they want to hold and increase their trade in the Crescent City. New Orleans is a large buyer of cut flowers and relies for its supply entirely on the north. Not a rose or a carnation Is grown in New Orleans. The receiver of a bad lot cannot go to the wholesaler and buy. He is entirely helpless ; loses his stock and is unable to supply his trade. These are the conditions that compelled the New Orleans florists to take some action in the matter for mutual information and protection. Per- sonal letters to some of the large shippers have been fruitful of good results and prom- ises have been made, which if adhered to by the shippers, are bound to increase their trade in New Orleans. What has been said in regard to flowers holds good for plant shipments. Express rates to extreme distances are high and a lack of judgment on the part of the ship- per has cost us many a hard earned dollar. Many a time we pay expressage at the rate of $4 to $5 per 100 pounds on boxes three times their necessary weight and lor balls ot beautiful rich soil, sawdust and paper, doubling and trebling the original cost of the plants. And the plants them- selves ! How do they compare with the high sounding adjectives in the advertise- ments? Our trade papers are often made the agents tor unscrupulous and fraudulent shippers. It is for such cases that our com- mittee is appointed and no doubt its vigi- lance will effect an improvement in existing conditions. Santa Barbara, Cal. Eobert Armstrong of the El Monte- cito nurseries has been selected as the landscape gardener for the proposed im- provements at Ocean Park for the "Venice of America" inaugurated by Kinney Brothers, the large wholesale tobacco merchants of the east. The work will require two years' time for completion and will be of the order of Persian gardens. The selection was made after much deliberation, when all the landscape artists of the state were considered. Salt Lake City. The greenhouses of the Salt Lake Floral Company have been sold to P. E. Law, of Butte, Mont., who will carry on the business as before and grow for the trade. J. B. Feldman, formerly of the Salt Lake Floral Company, will put up a new range of houses and grow carna- tions and general plant stock for the trade. Lima, O. — A new retail store has been opened here in the Lynde drug house by the Swan Floral Company, of Findlay. Mansfield, O. — Fire in the green- houses of Andrew J. Winget on the night of March 12 destroyed much glass and damaged many plants coming into bloom for Easter. 430 The American Florist. April /, Twentieth Year. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $3.00. 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 Inser- tions, 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-half inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Monday to secure insertion in the issue of the same week. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicaoo. When sending us change of address^ always send the old address at the same time. THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. American Rose Society 415 — Sixth annual nieetiue (illus.) 415 — President Montgomery's address ,416 — The secretary's report .416 — The treasurer's report .417 — Report of the Judges 417 —The banquet 418 — President Alexander Montgomery (portrait) 418 —Hardy garden roses, paper by M. H. Walsh.. 419 Massachusetts Horticultural Society (illus.).. .420 Pennsylvania Horti -ultural Society 420 A botanical work ol 1678 (illus) 421 With the growers 423 — Chatogue Greenhouses, Mobile, Ala. (illus )..422 Pruniii g shrubs, roses and trees 422 The rose— Rose culture under glass 424 The retail trade 424 — The rose in decorative art 424 Market gardens 426 — Forcing rhubarb (illus.) 426 Commercial ferns... 427 New York 487 L. H. Nebueck (portrait) 427 Chicago 427 Philadelphia 428 Boston 428 St. Louis 428 Baltimore 429 Buffalo 429 New Orleans 429 Santa Barbara, Cal 429 Salt Lake City 429 The St. Louis fakir question 430 Society of American Florists 430 Meetings next week 430 Washington 430 Providence 431 The seed trade , 440 — Underpaid postage 440 — Ollioutes. France 440 — Seed corn contract decision 440 The nursery trade 443 —Augusta, Ga 442 — American Association of Nurserymen 442 Our pastimes 444 Detroit 444 Utica, N, Y 444 Cleveland , 468 Newport, R. 1 45O The eastern battle of roses is over. Tor details see the show reports in this issue. Easteb is still three weeks ahead and it is therefore necessary that growers exercise unusual watchfulness over their stock as the weather warms up. General John M. Wilson, chairman of the committee on the Washington inauguration, writes highly commend- ing the report of the American Florist in connection with the decorative fea- tures of the recent inaugural ball. We have received a number of inter- esting comments on the editorial note which appeared in our issue of March 11 with reference to the trade displays at the annual conventions of the Soci- ety of American Florists which, unfor- tunately, are held over owing to pres- sure on our space. The St. Louis Fakir Question. Ed. American Florist:— Will you kindly allow me space in your valuable columns in regard to the so called fakir question? Your St. Louis correspondent does not exactly understand the situation and I will endeavor to explain, if possible, the real truth of the matter. It is not true that the street vendor buys the leav- ings. Only a few weeks ago a street vendor was selling violets at 25 cents per bunch at retail and paid 15 cents per bunch, or $6 per 1,000, for them, and bought 5,000 of them. The legiti- mate florist who purchased at another commission house put up a sign, 15 cents, underselling the street vendor. Now who was the fakir? Only two weeks ago this same vendor bought 12,000 at $2 per 1,000 and the store man sold them at 5 cents per bunch. I men- tion these facts to prove that the street fakir did not undersell the store man. What wUl the store man gain by fight- ing his competitor when he himself is a fakir? The fakir gets sore, will rent hallways, even stores with telephone connections, and the public -will help him to get these things, especially when the store men want to play the hog. The street man will telephone to all the wealthy ladies and let them know where he is at, and when he has a large f amUy he will use his boys for delivery. Strange to say, the street men of St. Louis know how to make up funeral work. The street men sell a quantity of flowers which otherwise never would be sold, and it is to the interest of the growers to see that they get flowers to sell. C. W. Woks. Society of American Florists. The annual meeting of the executive board will be held at the New Willard hotel, Washington, D. C, on Tuesday, April 4, 1905. Members of the society or others having suggestions to make whereby the usefulness of the organiza- tion may be increased and the good of the profession promoted in any of its branches, are cordially invited to send such suggestions in care of the secre- tary and they will receive careful atten- tion. Address Wm. J. Stewart, secre- tary, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. Meetings Next Week. Cincinnati, O. — Cincinnati Florists ' Society, Jabez Elliott Flower Market, Saturday, April 8, at 8 p. m. Columbus, O.— Columbus Florists ' Club, Gotschall's hall, Tuesday, April 4. Detroit, Mich. — Detroit Florists' Club, Cowie building, Farran and Gra- tiot avenue, Wednesday, April 5, at 8 p. m. Hamilton, Ont. — Hamilton Gar- deners' and Florists' Club, oflSce of member, Tuesday, April 4, at 8 p. m. Holyoke, Mass. — Holyoke Horticul- tural Society, Wednesday, April 5. Indianapolis, Ind. — State Florists' As- sociation of Indiana, State House,, April 4, annual spring show. Indianapolis, Ind. — State Florists ' Association of Indiana, Commercial Club rooms, Tuesday, April 4, at 7:30 p. m. Louisville, Ky. — The Kentucky Soci- ety of Florists, Tuesday, April 4, at 8 p. m. Manchester, Mass. — North Shore Hor- ticultural Society, Friday, April 7. Milwaukee, Wis. — Milwaukee Flo- rists' Club, Empire building. West Water and Grand avenue, Tuesday, April 4. Minneapolis, Minn. — Minneapolis Flo- rists' Club, Latham's Conservatory, 83 S. Tenth street, Friday, April 7, at 8 p. m. Montreal, Que. — Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Alexandria rooms, 2204 St. Catherine street, Monday, April 3. New Haven, Conn. — New Haven County Horticultural Society, Tuesday, April 4. New London, Conn. — Eastern Con- necticut Horticultural Society, green- houses of Secretary H. H. Appeldorn, Tuesday, April 4. Philadelphia, Pa. — Florists' Club of Philadelphia, Horticultural hall, Broad street above Spruce, Tuesday, April 4, at 8 p. m. Pittsburg, Mass. — Pittsburg and Alle- gheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club, 422 Sixth avenue, Tuesday, April 4, at 8 p. m. Tuxedo, N. T. — Tuxedo Horticultural Society, Tuesday, April 4. TJtica, N. y.— TJtica Florists' Club, 183 Genesee street, Thursday, April 6, at 8 p. m. Washington, D. C. — ^Washington Flo- rists' Club, Schmidt's hall, 516 Ninth street, N. W., Tuesday, April 4. Washington. STOCK ACCUMULATES EEADILT. There was no marked change in the condition of the market during the past week, excepting possibly that the accumulation of certain stocks was greater than for the previous week. The quantity of American Beauty roses that are in sight, that nobody seems to want, is calculated to put one in the frame of mind of the old toper who wept at the burning of a distillery. Bride, Bridesmaid, Golden Gate and other kinds that can be advantageously used in design work and bunches, move more freely. American Beauty are sell- ing, when they do sell, for whatever the seller can get for them, and that ranges from $3 to $9 per dozen. The larger stores are holding up the price of Bride and Bridesmaid to from $2 to $3 per dozen, and they are better worth that money than much that sold in mid- winter at higher prices. Virginia vio- lets are "too numerous to mention" and retailing in the markets at 25 cents per dozen. Daffodils have become a posi- tive nuisance, being offered in the mar- kets at two dozen for 25 cents. There is a fair demand for cut Harrisii and calla lilies, and also for good lilac, but the latter seems to be pretty well cut out. Hydrangaes are appearing, and though yet lacking color, the prospects are that they will show up well for Easter. NOTES. At the Industrial Home school, of which Charles W. Skinner is superin- tendent, there are several well built greenhouses, and roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, lilies and other stocks are grown. Under the direction of a trained florist, a class of six boys is being taught the rudiments of the busi- ness. There has been complaint, which seems unwarranted, from several com- mercial growers, that they should be brought in competition with the output of a public institution. Let it rather be 1905- Th E American Florist. 431 a satisfaction to good citizens, as the commercial growers are, to reflect that these boys are being taught an honor- able and useful trade. The florist trade needs more good boys; incidentally, a slight increase in the number of good men would also be beneficial. Present conditions warrant the state- ment that, let the others be ever so use- ful, as a flower for the plain people the carnation is peerless and indeed divine. Peter Fisher was recently quoted as saying that, "It is a mystery where all the carnations go to." I can tell him. They go everywhere. ' In the palace of the multi-millionaire, down to the cottage of the humble laborer, the carnation can be found, and when Mr. Fisher gives us that blue carnation which he has promised, I doubt not that it will be welcomed with the others. While carnation prices are somewhat lower on account of the great cut, they move freely and there is no glut. Wallace W. Kimmel has severed his connection with Geo. H. Cooke's store and at an early date will open a retail store at 1139 Fourteenth street, near Thomas Circle. Having spent most of his life in this city and being proficient in all branches of the business, Mr. Kimmel should be a success. George H. Cooke had the decoration of the Church of the Covenant for the wedding of Miss Julia Augusta Kellogg to Andrew Y. Bradley, March 25. The decoration was a tasteful arrangement of palms and Harrisii lilies. The bridal bouquet was of Bride roses; the brides- maid's of white carnations. Alex. B. Garden has a fine lot of hydrangeas coming in. He has also a house of calla lilies that are hard to beat, and in Enchantress carnations he will compete with anybody. J. H. Small & Sons executed several exceptionally fine standing wreaths for the funeral of Col. Manuel de Azpiroz, the Mexican ambassador, which occurred March 28. Fred H. Kramer seems to have an inexhaustible supply of those fine Bridesmaid roses. Minder Brothers are sending in an extra fine quality of Golden Gate. S. E. Providence. At last we see the beginning of the end on the violet question. Every grower is falling short on supply, and some have gone so far as to throw out the plants. English are quite poor on all sides, but the single varieties hold good quality with a decrease in size, and noticeably short cut. The price is 50 cents per 100. Carnations are plen- tiful at 2 cents and roses at 3 to 6 cents. Smilax and asparagus continue in short supply, with hardy ferns high in price and only fair in quality. Business is good. M. SITUATIONS, WANTS, TOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the ^ear 1905 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free to be used at any tiDM durinf; the year. Situation Wantad— A. German all-around fiorist, married. Box 223, care American Florist. Situation Wantad— By first-class gardener and (florist, on private uliice; married. Best of refer- ences. Box 227, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As rose and carnation grower; capable of taking charge of small place; life experience. Good references. Address Box 219, care American Florist. Situation Wantad— By a practical florist; first- class grower of carnations, roses, 'mums and bedding plants; single. Prefer the south. A good designer. Address G P. Mahood, Sherman, Tex. Situation Wantad^By first-class gardener aud florist; 20 years' experience. Prefer position on private place. Know landscape gardening and greenbou&e work. Best references. Address Box 290, care American Florist. Situation Wantad— By good florist, single, German. 18 years' experience in cut flowers and plants. Position wanted as working foreman or section. Good wages expected. By Ist of May. Bos 292, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a practical all-around florist, married, age 26; good references; 10 years' experience in all branches. Capable of taking; charge of small commercial or private place. Box 293, care American Florist." Situation Wantad— By competent gardener and florist or will accept place as coachman on private place or otherwise, in either of the Paci- fic coast states, where a valuable man is wanted for best of salary. Address A. Paul, 39-t Siskiyou St., Station B, Portland Ore. Help Wanted—A first-class all-around green- house man. Please state age, references, etc. J. B. HEI69, Dayton, O. Help Wanted — All-around grower. State age, experience and wages expected with references. HiNZ ifc Co., Leavenworth, Kan. Help Wanted— Man for seed store, one who has had experience in retail department. box 294, care American Florist. Help Wantad— A young man, single, a good prower of carnations aud pot plants of all kinds. Must be reliable and strictly sober. Address Wm. Mundt, Salem, O. Help Wantad— At once, good all-around man to grow plants and cut flowers for retail trade. Frank B. Smith A Son, 57 Vermiliion St , Danville, 111. Help Wanted— Good grower of carnations, roses 'mums and general bedding stock. Sober and reliable, $35.00 t'^r month and board. B. B. Blair, Charlevoix. Mich, Help Wantad — Experienced grower of roses, carnations and general stock for retail trade. Good wages to sober, reliable man. Address M. M. Strong, Sioux Falls, S. Dak. Help Wantad— Section foreman for carna- tions. State wages wanted without board, also age and references. Address P. R. & C Co , Crystal Farm, Gibsonia, Pa. Help Wanted— A young florist who is a good worker and has some years' experience In growing cut flowers and bedding stock. Good wages to the right man. Box 291, care American Florist. Haip Wantad— Two florist girls, two mt n, April 15. MusL tboruughly understand store work. Send references, wa^es. Address Imperial Florist Company, Minneapolis, Minn. Help Wanted— Flr&t- class cut flower worker and designer. Also a good decorator and clerk in high class flower store. Must give reference. Fred Haupt, 213 \V. Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. Haip Wantad — Single man understanding growing vegetables ard roses; no elass. Winter will furnish other work; b> year 8^6 00 per month and board. Send references in first letter. BoRDBN Stock Farm, Tonti, 111. Haip Wanted— At once; all-around florist; grower of first class roses and carnations; strictly sober and industrious. Good wages Board on place. Give age and references. Address Box 3.6, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Good reliable man for general greenhouse work; must be sober and a good worker. Wages $12.t0 per wi-ek. References required. State age and nationality. Box 201, care American Florist. Help Wantad— Young man for general green- house worlf; commercial place; steady job and good home; state age. experience, where last employed and wages per month with board. Geo. S. Beldinq, Middletown, N. Y. Haip Wantad— A good man that has had some experience in greenhouse work. $i5.(0 per month with board and room or 810.00 with room only. Address C. ^''raubnpelder. 1602 W. Madison St., Chicago. Haip Wantad— A young lady or gentleman who understands the cut flower business, in our retail department. Must be good on all floral woik. Please state wages and full particulars. Hugh Sealeb, R. F. D. No. 3. Birmingham, Ala. Haip Wanted — A good grower of roses, carna- tions, chrysanthemums and general stock of plants. Must be sober and good worker. State age, experience and wages expected with refer- ences. Address SuNNTsiDE Greenhouses, Owosso, Mich. Wanted — Second-hand iron frame greenhouse, not more than 13 feet wide. Must be in good con- dition. State size of glass and full particulars. Box 126. Beaver, Beaver Co., Pa. For Sale— A well stocked greenhouse for $750. Wm. Ballard, Perry, Iowa. For Sale — A good business, in a fine town. Doesn't require a fortune. Investigate. Address Box 221, care American Florist. For Sale— Coil boiler, 25 pipes, 4 ft. long, IM- inch, at $15.00. Address U. Wintbrich, Defiance, O. For Sale — 20(.0 feet. 3-inch, second-hand cast iron greenhouse pipe in good condition at 4o per ft. George Reinberg, 301 Balmoral Ave., Chicago. For Sale— Cheap, a good paying florist business, well established, in San Antonio, Texas. Fine opening here for an up-to-date florist. Address Mrs. S. Maverick, San Aotouio, Texas. For Sale— 35,C00 feet, 4-inch cast-iron pipe, 5 foot lengths and fittings; 16 4-inch gate valves; 10,000 feet 8x10, 8x12 and 10x12 double thick imported glass; pots all sizes. Address J. Geist, Melrose, Mass. For Sale- Owing to the death of the proprietor, the greenhouses and stock of the Lake Geneva Floral Co., established in 1890 are offered for sale. A good opening for a practical man. W. H. Hammersley, Lake Geneva, Wis For Sale — Greenhouses and retail store in Gal- veston, Tex. Owing to illness will dispose of a good business at a reasonable rate. Have worked up a fine trade and the possibilities are unlimited. Full particulars may be had by addressing Box 175, care American Florist. For Sale— 4,5(0 feet IH-inch wrought iron pipe, 5c per ft.; 400 ft. 2-inch 7c- 230 ft. 3-inch 15c; threaded and coupled, good as new Also a quan- tity of miscellaneous cast iron fittings two years old, at 70 percent of store prices. Werick Bros. Co., Pine Ridge, Buffalo, N. Y". For Sale or Lease — An exceptional bargain for right party; greenhouses with 8,000 square feet of glass. Hot-water beating plant with practically new boilers. 214 acres of good land in fine location. Weil eitablished business in full operation. Applj to Anna W. Kidder. Waltham. Mass. For Rent— At Frederick, Md . greenhouses ISitiS, 13x102, 20x163. boiler room 18x60, equipped wiib Mo. 8 Furman boiler, and small heater: large mushroom cellar, stable about two acres of ground; dwelling for rent in immediate neighbor- hood; coal, manure, labor chtap. city water; no stock on band. Rent 8300 per annum, half payable in advance every six monihs. Ill health of owner compelled retirement from successful business; principally vegetables under glass and mushrooms lor VVasbingion and New York. Henry Trail, Frederick, Md. Cnp CAI C About &0 000 feet of glass nearly run OHLL aU devoted to carnations, one house of roses and one ol asp&ragus plumosus; houses in spleidid cotidition: two built last sum- mer; 72-inch by 16 tt. boiler beats the place with ease; another large boiler in reserve. Michigan's great coal field but a short distance furnishes coal at a very low price. A splendid wholesale and retail trade well established; one of the best ship- pinir points in Michigan, reaching with ease and comparatively short time Chicago, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Detroit, the Saginaw valley and all points east, west, north or south. Spletdid trade in field-grown carnation plants as well as rooted cuttings. Stcck in fine condition. Soil and cli- mate just suited to growing carnations— both quantity and quality. Splendid water privilege for field and houses. An exceptional chance for some one to step into a well es ablisbed business. Will also sell or rent a large or medium sized house. For further particulars, ad..res8 Box 228, care American Florist. The Best Paper in the Trade. American Florist Co.: — I send here- with a money-order in payment of my subscription to the American Florist. Your paper is all right, the best in the trade. F. G. Chapman. 432 The American Florist. April I, DOROTHY FAIST CHRYSANTHEMUM. This is Offered to the Trade as a Sure money maker. *• -^ -* How Long Have We Waited for a Really First-Class Late Commercial White? Mr. H. I. Faust has grown this variety in quantity, several houses each year, for several years, and has, with difficulty been induced to part with it. The E. G. Hill Co. had this variety on trial last year, and the following description was written by a member of the firm who is considered by many to be one of the ablest Chrysanthemum experts in this country: "DOROTHY FAUST. — Pure snow white, very large, incurved but not globular; petals broad and beautifully formed, some- what loose in arrangement but of splendid texture; the stem and foliage are as fine as those of Eaton; an easy doer, can be planted very close; blooming at Thanksgiving and later makes this a valuable and delightful variety, as it is one of the most beautiful in finish and eflect." Philadelphia, Pa., February 13, 1805. MR. W. P. CEAIG, 1305 Filbert Street, Philadelphia. Dear Sir; — We are very glad to say that we think Dorothy Faust Chrysanthemum a very good variety indeed. We shipped it with elegant success, and the flowers arrived at destination in tiie best of shape. It is a good keeper; has good stiff stem, and good form, being pure white. We feel it is a very valuable addition to the Chrysanthemum market as a commercial variety. Very truly yours, SAMUEL S. PENNOCK. The above letter from "The Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia," who has handled this variety for several years needs no further comment, nor do the following: Pittsburg, Pa., February 23, 1905. MR. W. P. CRAIG. 1305 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Sir: — It is with pleasure that we state that the Dorothy Faust Chrysanthemum, in our estimation, is one of the best commercial varieties and will no doubt, prove a profitable oneto the grower, coming at a season when it will command a good price. Very truly yours, RANDOLPH & McCLEMEKl'S. Philadelphia, Pa., February 15, 1905. MR. WILLIAM P. CRAIG, 1305 Filbert Street. Dear Sir; — We have handled considerable of the Dorothy Faust Chrysanthemum, and believe it to be the best late white. The color is so f)ure. and the straight tough pliable stem does not weaken, as is the case with so many late ones. We have kept flowers two weeks which still ooked presentable. We are glad that Mr. Faust consented to send it out this season and believe it will become the standard late white. Yours truly, JOS. KIFT & SON. DOROTHY FAUST is a GOOD GROWER, GOOD KEEPER and a GOOD SHIPPER Every retail florist in Philadelphia will tell you it is the best late white. The price is so low for such a sterling novelty that all Chrysanthemum Growers can invest with profit. 12 plants for $4.00; 25 plants for $6.00; 50 plants for $10.00; 100 plants for $15.00. Special prices on large quantities. CUTTINGS READY, and all orders will be filled in strict lotation. PLANTS, BULBS, SEEDS, { 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. | OUR- Special Spring Number XO BE ISSUED A.i»i«iry IS, loos. WILL SECURE BEST EASTER AND SPRING BUSINESS. LOOK AT THE RATES. Advertisements in body pages v?.!! be taken at our ordinary rates, namely, $1.00 per inch, $30.00 per page of thirty inches, with the usual discounts on time con- tracts. On regular front pages and regular back page the price is $30.00 per page on yearly contract. Advertise- ments on second, third and fourth Special Cover Pages printed on heavy toned paper, $35.00 per page, net. THE BUYERS READ THAT PAPER WHICH IS BEST WORTH READING. The Announcement of Every Regular Advertiser Appears in READY REFERENCE ADVERTISING Department. SEND ADVERTISEMENT NOW. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. igo5. The American Florist. 433 Your Next Order. We can give you good arguments and good flowers to back the arguments; but the only way for you to convince yourself is to try us. Send us your next order, no matter how small or how large; no matter how ordinary or extraordinary it may be. Send it to us; test us; let us show yoU that nothing is too small to receive our best attention; nor too large to tax our capacity. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone Long Distance Central 879. Japanese Fern Balls 5 in. and 7-9 In. sizes. Write for prices. VAUSHAN'S SEED STORE, S4'86 Randolph St.. 1 4 Barclay Si, CHICAGO. NEW YORK. Kease mention the A merican Florist when writing. 11^ Regan Printing House Larga runa of CATALOGUES Our SpaohiHy. Writ* lor FIguraa. 83-91 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO. Kease mention the American t-'torist when ■writing. National Florists' Board of Trade, OHIoa: 66 Pine Street, Naw York. Credit Reference Book. A subscription to our Credit List will cost you 810 a year, and it may ■ave you tlOO the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collectioni. We collect slow and doubtful ac- counts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that are in arrears? Mease metition the A merican Ftorist when writing. Le Journal des Roses. Organ of the French Rosarians. Published at Paris. Once a month with colored plates. Subscription $2.70 per Year. Sample Copies Free. ADMINISTRATION JQyR^^L DES ROSES a SUISNES, Br!e, Par Grisy-Suisnes. (Seine et Marne), FRANCE. Please mention the American Ftorist whenwriting. Blackinqton, Mass. — Arthur H. Darling is getting the Phelps green- houses in shape for business. They have been idle since George H. Phelps' death last fall, and considerable repairs are necessary. HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are DAG- GER, S1.50 and FANCY FERNS, Al quality, $1.50 per lOOO. Discount on larger orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN GALAX, $1.00 per 1000. Laurel Festooning, good and full, handmade 5o and 6o per yd. Green and Sphagnum Moss, 11.00 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss, 50o per bag; S bags. $2.00. Ivy Leaves, $4.00 per 1000. Sprengeri, 25c and 50o per bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, 60o per bunch or string. Leucothoe Sprays. $1.00 per 100; $7.50 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, All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cycaa Leaves, Etc., Etc. Our stock is of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write for our price Hit. Orders by mail, telephone or telegraph will receive our most careful and prompt attention. L. D. 'Phone 2818 Main. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 8 and 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. ^gt^^ Tel. No. 1 2 1 4 ^ ^^^^^^ Madlaon Square .^^ sL^IF ^^^^^^k Stands at Cut ^^HuStf ^^^^^^^H Flower Exchange ^^^^K ^■t^^V Coogan Bldg., W. ^^V 1^^^ 26th Street & S4th ^Hf I ^^ Street Cut Flower A N.Lecakes&Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. Tal. No. 1 2 1 4 Madlaon Square . Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & 34th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. •naa and Brenza Salax Laavaa, 75o per 1000. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX (Where quality la FIrat Conaldaratlon) Write, Wire or Phono the inlroducera, Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen.Ala. New Crop Southern Wild Smilax now ready in limited quantities. George Cotsonas&Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds ol Evergreens. Fancy and Dagj^erl Ferns, Bronze and' Green Oalax. Phone K02 Mad. Sq. Main Store, 45 W. 29 h St.. IMEIWVORK. THE KERVAN COMPANY, WHOLESALE DEALERS, All Daooratlng Evargreena, Galax, Lauoolhoa, Moaeea, Eto. 20 W, 27lh Street, NEW YORK. Telsphone 1919 Madison Sq. TO BUY OR SELL Advartlaa In THE AMERICAN FLORIST. HARDY CUT FERNS. Fanoy, SI. 50; Dagger, fl.25 per UipO. Galax, Brilliant Bronze or Green, 76c per lOOTI: 86.50 per case of 10,000. Laurel Featooning, &£K>d-made, full sizes, 4o, 5c and Qa per yd. Made frcfib daily from the woods. Send us your EASTER ORDERS Now and we will please you. Branoh Laurel, 35c per large bundle. Southern Wild Smilax, per 50-lb. case, 15.50. Laurel Wreathe and Prinoeaa Pine Wreatha, made all sizes and prices. Prinoea Pine by the lb. and made into roping. Tell us your wants and we will name you prices. Tel. Office, New Salem, Mass. Mllllnaton,'Maaa. ^HEADQUARTERS FOr"^ "SUPERIOR QUALrrr BRAND Wild Smilax 25, 3S and SO pound cases Chicago Market quotations. AL^VAYS ON HAND, AND IN ANY QUANTITY. NONE BETTER. E. F. WINTERSON CO., 45-47-49 Wabaah Avenue, CHICAGO. 434 The American Florist. April I, HIGH-GRADE SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. A"" "°"^'^' K RigSr""' '"''""' -SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR HANDLING LARGE ORDERS. WRITE, WIRE OR PHONE. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." ?6 Wabasti Ave CHICAGO, liVbol^ale power/\arK?fe Milwaukee, March 39. Roses, Beaut;, long, per doz. 5 00 " med. " 2.00® S 00 " " short " .75 " Liberty 6.00@12.00 " Chatenay 6.00® 8 00 ." Bride, Bridesmaid 6.00® 8 00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3 00® 8.00 " Perle 3.00® 600 Carnations 1.60® 3.00 Smilax 12.50@15.00 Asparagus sprays 2 00 Valley 3 00 Adiantum 1.50 Violets .50® .75 Dallas 8 00@10 00 Romans, Paper Whites 300 Harrisii 10.00®13.50 Tulips, Daffodils 3 00 PiTTSBnEB, March 29. Roses, Beauty, extras 18 00@25 00 No. 1 8.00@i200 " " ordinary 300® 5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00@12 00 " Meteor 600® 8.00 " Liberties 8.00®15 00 Perle, Chatenay 3.00® 8 00 Carnations 1.0i'(a 3 00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 00 Smilax 18,60@15.00 Asparagus, strings 25 00®50.' 0 Asparagus Sprengeri 2.0. @ 3 00 Lilies 6 00@12 00 Adiantum I.CO® 1.50 Mignonette 1 00® 3.00 Daffodils 2 00® 3.00 CraoiNNATi, March 39. Koses, Beauty, per doz.... 1.00® 4.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® S.CO " Liberty 6.00@l0.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 4.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.50® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 00 Asparagus 50 00 Smilax 12.50®15.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Callas 10.00 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri in bunches 25c per bunch Harrisii 12.50@IS.00 Romans, narcissus 3 00 Violets 50@ .75 St. LouiB, March 29. Roses, Beauty, long stem 3.00® 6.00 " " medium stem 1.50® 2.00 " " short stem... .50® I.OO " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 6.00 " Liberty 4.00® 6.00 " Kaiserin 4.00® 6.00 Carnations I.CO® S.OO Smilax 13.50(7/1,15.00 Asparagus Sprengeri \.iQ 4. r"!—..^ ,.,.»__ Growers of t Ut \ lOWefS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILU Please mention the American Florist when writing, GEO. RErNBERG, *n«.. Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We will take care of your orders at reason* able prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. please mention the A merican Florist when ivritingt Whoi^ale power/larKffe Chicago, March 30. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 4.00@ 4.50 20 to 24 " 2.00® 3.0O 15 to 18 " 1.50® 2.00 12 " 1.00 Liherty 6 00® 8.00 " Chatenay 500® 8.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 4.00® 6 00 Carnations 1.00® 2 00 fancy 2 00® 3.00 Valley • 2.00® 4.00 Violets 30® 1.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 40 to 60o sprays 2.00@6 00 " Sprengeri 3.00® 6.00 Leucothoe sprays .75 Galai Leaves, Bronze, per 1000, 1.00 .15 Green, •' " 1.00 Adlantum 75® 1. 00 Fancy ferns.... per 1000 3.00® 2 50 Smilax I2.00®15.00 Callas 1.00@1.50 per doz. Paper Whites 3.00 Romans 3 00 Tulips 1.60® 5.00 J. a BUDLONG Boses and "Carnations A, Specialty. 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. snCUT FLOWERS Please vu-utton the American Florist when 'uiiting. PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Gut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. Extra Select 8 4 00 30-inch stems 2.50 24-Inch stems 2.00 20-lnch stems 1.50 15-inch stems 1.25 12-incb stems 1.00 Short stems,.per. 100 S5.00 to 6.00 Per 100 LIBERTY 18.00 to 10.00 Medium 4.00 to 6.00 CHATENAY 5.00 to 8.00 MAIDS AND BRIDES 5.00 to 8.00 PERLE 4.00to 6.00 SUNRISE 6.00to 8.00 UNCLE JOHN 6.00 to 10.00 CARNATIONS 1.50to 2.60 All flowers are perfecllylreah and properly packed. No charge for P. & D. on orders over $S.OO. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholesalo Crowsrs of Driers in Cut Plowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 36-37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove. III. OXIIO.A.OO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. BUY YOUR Gut Flowers, Florists' Supplies, WIRE DESIGNS at THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET, 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 436 The American Florist. April J, The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. WELCH BROS. All Varlatiaa FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinds. Lrf>Dg Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. GRAFTED ROSE STOCK. Now is the time to order for summer flowering KAISERIN and CARNOT, 3M-inch pots, $15 00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000 OUR ROOX STOCK. KAISERIN, CARNOT, BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, 2M-inch pots, $1.00 per 100; §35.00 per 1000. I have splendid plants of AMERICAN BEAUTY, clean and free {rem spot; 86.00 per lOO; $50.00 per 1000. W. H. EUUIOXT, Brighton, IVIass. ^■A.il..l..ft.iKi wlk.A.illjlLJk.jlkJk.».ilL,llMaulLJL.tl.'lLJk.ilV -THE- J.M.McGullough'sSonsGo.i WHOLESALE FLORISTS AI.SO BnCCESeOBB TO THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special attention given to Sliipping Orders. SIB WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI. 0. TrunirTrTn''»nr'PTrn'TJ"M"i''iri|"i''M''i"i»M H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO, C. a. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUlS» MO. A Compiete Line ol Wire Designs. Vhol^ale [lower/\arK?fe BosTOK, March 29. Roses, Beauty, best 35.00@50.00 medium 20.00@25.00 " " culls 6.00® 800 Bride, Bridesmaid 4 00® 6.00 " Extra 8.OP@12.00 Litwrty 1.00® 8.C0 Carnations 160® 2.00 Fancy 2.00® 3.00 Iilly of the valley 2.00® 3.00 Smilax 12.00@16.00 Adiantum 1.00 Asparagus 35.00@50.00 Violets 35® .50 Phtladelfbia, March 29. Roses, Tea 4.00® 6.00 " extra 8.00@10.00 " Liberty 6.00®30.00 Queen of Edgely, extra 15.00@25.00 " '■ •' firsts 10.00@15.00 Beauty, extra 15.00@25.00 " " firsts 10.00@15.00 Carnations 100® 4.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Asparagus 25.00@50.00 Smllax 12.00@15.00 Violets, single 26® .40 " double 30® .50 Adiantum 75@ 1.50 Gardenias 12® .15 Mignonette 2.00® 3.00 BCPFALO, March 29. Roses, Beauty 2.00@3d.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor.. 2.00@I0.00 Carnations 1.00® 4.00 Harrlsii 10 00@12.50 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Asparagus, strings 40.00@60.00 Smilax 15.00 Adiantum 75@ 1.5" Lillum Longiflorum I0.00@I2.60 Violets 20® .50 Pittsburg Florists' Excliange, WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies. 228 Diamond St., PITTSBURG, PA. Send for weekly price list and prices on large orders.. J. B. MURDOCH & GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 545 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. RICE BROTHERS, 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut flowers and Supplies. Wild Smilax Flowers Billed at Market Prices. Shippers of ohoice Cut Flowers and Greens of all kinds. Try us. IMPERIAL FLORIST CO., 1 4 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis, Minn. WILL OPEN BUSINESS APRIL IStli. Consignments Solicited. We are in a position to give prompt and liberal returns to all. R. C. HAYDEN, Sec'y and Treas. WM. J. MUTH, Manager. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesale Commission Florists CHOICE BEAUTIES, MAIDS AND BRIDE ROSES, FANCY CARNATIONS, TULIPS, DAFFODILS AND ALL OTHER SEASONABLE FLOWERS. I5I6-I5I8 Sansom Street, Z and Keystone Phones, m 7:30 a. m. to 8 p. m. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, WM. DILGER, Mgr. Finci ind Dagger Fernt. All Cut Flowert in Seaion. 38-40 Miami Ave. DETROIT, MlCn. Alway mention the American Flo- 5 fist when you order stock..jt WHOLESALE • FLORISTS. Bell .od Keyrtone Phone.. 1220 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Please mention the A merican Florist when wrtiing. SUCCESSFUL SELLERS tit tikc foccaifal crowen who advertlK InJ* Jl^ High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Ptease mention the American Florist when wrUinrr. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, .^ CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. OMAHA. HESS & SWOBODA, FLORISTS, 1415 Farnam Street, OMAHA, NEB. 'Phone ISei and L. 1688. SPRINGFIELD. Mark Aitken FLORIST. 378 Main St.. Springfield, Mass. WASHINGTON. Joseph R. Freeman, FLORIST, 612 lathSt. N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 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. KANSAS CITY. WILLIAM L. ROCK FLOWER CO. Kansas City, Mo. CHICAGO. I Central 2861 Telbphones: \ Automatic 1038 JOHN MANGEL, F-UORIST, Corner Wabash Ave. and Monroe St. CHICAGO. Orders for Wedding Deoorations, Receptions, Funeral DesiKns and Cut Flowers and Plants in every shape executed with care and despatch. l-eadlng Chicago Retailor. BUFFALO, N. Y. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. CHAS. CHAOWICK, COR. FULTON & LAGRAVE, Grand Rapids, Nich. WHOLESALE and RETAIL FLORIST. High-Grade Cut Blooms. Carnations, Roses, 'Mtuns, Violets, Etc Choice American Beauties a Specialty. Artistic Designs on Short Notice. Good Shipping Facilities to all Michigan Points. A TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. JOHN woir, Wholesale and Retail Florist, SAVANNAH, GA. Paper White Narcissus and Roman Hyacinths. $2.00 per hundred, in any quantity, Long Distance Telephone Connections. GALVESTON. Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, 2319 AVENUE M, GAI-VEISTON, TEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Designs, Decorations. Telephone 1087. All mail, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically filled. MOLLER*S Deutsche Gartner Zeitung The most widely circulated German gardening Journal, treatingoi all departments of horticulture and floriculture. Numerous eminent correspon- dents in all parts of the world. An advertising medium of the highest class. MoUer's Deutsche Gartner Zeltongis published weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription $3.00 per annum, including postage. Sample copies free. > LUDYI6 MOLLER. Erfurt, Germany. which Circulates The actual paid circulation of the American Florist is, we believe, the largest in its class. The contents are of real present value and are preserved for reference. Advertisers who use regularly our columns estab- lish permanent business with the best trade in the United States. igo5. The American Florist. 439 We carry the most Complete Line of General Florists' Supplies in the West. Illustrated Catalogue free. Telegraph at our expense for latest quotations on any Cut Flower Sup- plies. A Daily Shipment From 40 to 60 Growers ENABLES US TO SAY "WE CAN AND WILL FILL YOUR CUT FLOWER WANTS TO ADVANTAGE." Store open from 7 a. m. to 7 p. m. on week days and 7 a. m. to I p. m. on Sundays. Specials for the Coming Week: FANCY HUDSON RIVER DOUBLE VIOLETS. HOME-CROWN SINCLE VIOLETS. Pink and White and White SWEET PEAS. Extra Fine Single JONQUILS. We are Manufacturers of "PERFECT SHAPE" Brand Wire Work. Used generally by Florists who want "Frames that will Stand Up." Illustrated list with discounts free. : : : ; : : E. F. WINTERSON GO. 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. CURRENT PRICES. For Week of March 30th to April 3rd. Roses. Per dozen. American Beauty, 30 to 36 ins $3.00 to W.OO " 34 inches 2.00 20 inches 1.50 " 15 inches I. CO 12 inches .75 " Short 50to .75 Bride, Bridesmaid, Qate 3.00 to 6.00 Roses, Our Selection 2.00 to 4 00 Liberty 4 00 to 8 00 Chatenay 4.0O to 8.00 Carnstlons. Per 100 Fancy $3.00 Good Average 1.50 to 2.00 Fair Stock, for bargain sales (Our Selection) Per ICOO, $10.00 Galley 2.00 to 3.00 Violets 40to .75 Callas 8.00 to 12.00 Paper Whites, Romans 3.00 Harrisii .....10.00 to 18.00 Tulips, Daffodils 2.C0 to 4.00 Sweet Peas 7S to l.CO Mignonette 40 to .75 Asparagus Plumosus, per string .25 to .50 Asparagus Plum. Sprays, per 100.. 2.00 to 5.fO Asparagus Sprengeri, per 100 3 GO to 5.00 Common Ferns, per lOOO 2.50 GalaK Leaves, Bronze, per 1000.. 1 00 " Green.. " .. 1.00 Green Leucothoe Sprays, per 100, .75; Red, 1.00 Adiantum " .. 1.00 to 1.25 Smilas, per dozen 1.50 to 2.00 .lonquils 5.00 per ICCO All prices subject to change without notice. My SpedalUes EASTER Everything in Fancy Cut Flowers. ORCHIDS 3 SPECIALTY. Fancy Valley, Violets, Beauties, Tea Roses, Carnations, Callas, Easter Lilies, and all Miscellaneous Stock. A Large Stock of Wild Smilax, Asparagus, Adiantum, Common Ferns and all Decorative Material Always on Hand. Also a fine line of Novelties in Florists' Supplies. If you want the BEST at any Time, or all the Time, send to CH3S. W. NcKELLSR, " ~ ■ " 51 Wabash Ave, CHICAGO. Long Distance Phone. Central 3598. Aulomalic. 3623 EASTER NOVELTIES. I quote the following goods for immediate shipment, clean fresh stock just in: Easter Chicks, fancy imported, doz., $3.00. " " " domestic, doz., 2.00. Easter Ducks, fancy imported, doz., 3.00. " " " domestic, doz., 2.00. Cotton Chicks and Ducks, 25o to $1.00 doz. Twig Baskets or Nests, 75c to $3.00 doz. Mats, plain and fancy, $3.00 to $3.60 doz. Water-proof Crepe Paper, $3 60 doz. Common Crepe, all colors, 75c. doz. Easter Ribbons, finest quality satin, per bolt. N0.5 No.7No.9No.l2No.I6 No.32 No.40 N0.6O 45c 55o 65o 85o $1.00 $1.10 $1.25 $1.50 I can supply all colors in above. Raby Ribbons, all colors, per doz. spls., $4.00. Violet Cords, from 50c to $1.6() doz. Violet Ribbon Ties, from 75c to $2.00 doz. Crepe Paper Pot Covers, 50c to $3.00 doz. Match-Sticks, 6-inch, 6O0; 12-inch, 75c; 18- inch. $1.00 per M. Fancy Pearl Corsage Pins, assorted colors, 15o to $1.00 doz.; $1,00 to $6,00 per gr. Violet Hampers, from 50c to $1.50 each. Cyoas Leaves, Ass't, 24 to 48-inch, per 100, $12. Doves, very finest quality, per doz $12.00 Next best grade, per doz 10.00 Seconds for decorating, per doz 8.00 Small Chenille Birds, per doz., 50c, 76c and $1. Folding Easter Bells, white paper. No. 1, 5-in. $1: No. 2, 7-in. $1.25; No, 3, 9-in. $1.75 doz. Violet Tin Foil, per lb., 35o; 3 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs. $35.00. .\ full line of all other supplies. Wire Designs, Sheaves. Baskets, etc. Wietor Brothers, ^'""cmcASor* WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. -CURRENT PRICES. SUBJECT TO CHANGE. AMERICAN BEAUTY. Per doz 3e.|noh stem $4.00 ao-lnoh slam 2.50 24.|noh stem 2.00 20.|noh stem 1 .'>0 IS'lnoh stem 1.25 l2.|noh stem, per 100 $5.00 to tS.OO ROSES. Per 100 Bride and Maid $4.00 to tS.CO Meteor and Gala 4.00 to g.0O Uberty 6.00 to 10.00 CARNATIONS— Good Btool£ " Large and fancy. 1.50 3.00 KENNICOTT BROS. GOMPAHY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation has always^been that we fill orders when others fall. All stock in season at Lowest Marltel Rates. 440 The American Florist. April /, /T The Seed Trade. =^ AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, la., Pres.; L. L. Mav, St. Paul, Minn., First Vice-Pres.; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, 0.,Sec'yandTreas. Twenty-third annual convention at Alex- andria Bay, N. Y., June 20-23, 1905. V Jf Seedsmen continue exceedingly busy. Potatoes sold as low as 20 cents in Chicago this week. Chicago.— Mrs. L. A. Budlong died March 25, aged 72 years. Visited Chicago. — A. L. Kogers, of Eogers Brothers, Chaumont, N. Y. Ottawa, Ont. — The next annual meeting of the Canadian Seed Growers' Association will probably be held in this city next June. Onion Sets have eased considerably, the holders of poor keeping stocks being very anxious to move them before there is much warm weather. Philadelphia, Pa. — All the unpaid book accounts belonging to the estate of D. Landreth & Sons in bankruptcy will be sold at public sale April 5, at 12 o'clock noon, room 201, Bourse building. Los Angeles, Cal. Business with seedsmen is exception- ally good. It is said that the rains will double the acreage of alfalfa sown. It is understood that Henry Albers has purchased an interest in the John- son & Musser Seed Company. John Lewis Childs, of Floral Park, N. Y., left with family for home last week. Theodore Payne is moving to 416 W. Seventh street. OUioules, France. March 2. — We have had the much desired drenching rains. For eight days the rains came dowii almost con- tinually and consequently will be of considerable moment regarding this year's bulb crop. The probabilities are that hyacinths. Narcissus grandiflora and N. Trumpet Major will be consid- erably cheaper than last year. Freesias, however, are quite apt to be higher than last year on account of the cold weather in January. There was a strike here in one of the largest of the flower export houses, the girl flower designers having struck for larger wages. An early compromise settled the matter to the satisfaction of both parties. Although the immortelle season is over and all the stocks are closed out, there is still a great demand for the same, particularly from England and America. Eupeet. 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Growers. SAN JOSE, CAt.irORNIA. Underpaid Postage. United States consuls are constantly calling attention to the importance of putting the proper amount of postage on letters sent to foreign parts. ' ' It seems," says one writer calling atten- tion to the prevailing carelessness of the American people, particularly busi- ness men, in this connection, "that our people do not fully realize that the postage to foreign countries is 5 cents for each half ounce or fraction thereof, and not 2 cents for each ounce or frac- tion thereof. The sending of letters at local rates to Canada, Mexico, Cuba, etc., has greatly increased the liability to stamp letters for all other countries at the same rate." The same writer thinks it would be a good idea to have "the letters upon which the postage has not been paid in full returned to the sender." It might be a good plan; but it may be best for all concerned to have their atten- tion called to the actual conditions under which letters are now carried. Parties who are so careless as to have their letters sent with insufficient post- age must not be surprised if the letters are returned, or, when not returned, if answers never come. It not infrequently happens that the letter, when read, is relegated to the wastebasket by an exasperated mer- chant or manufacturer. It indicates a degree of carelessness that leads foreign business men to believe it best to avoid dealings with those who do it. Legal. seed corn contract decision. We are indebted to the J. C. Robin- son Seed Company, of Waterloo, Neb.; for the following particulars concerning their seed corn contract suit with Ed. Strioklin: This was an action In replevin brought in the District Court of Sarpy county, by J. C. Robinson, against Ed Strioklin to recover possession of a quantity of seed corn grown by the defendant, Stricltlin, on land in Sarpy county under a contract with the plaintiff. The contract under which this was grown was of the usual form that had been in use for several years by the plaintiff. It is cus- tomary in such contracts for the contractor to furnish the planting stock. In this particu- lar case Strioklin grew a crop of the same varieties of corn the previous year, and same proving profitable he asked for an in- creased acreage the next season. He there- fore selected seed under instruction of Rob- inson to plant the acreage desired, and to avoid a haul of some ten miles he retained the seed at home. This seed planted about two-thirds of the desired acreage, and the rest was furnished by Robinson. When the crop was matured and ready for delivery the price on sweet corn had ad- vanced. Stricklin, however, came in and se- cured sacks from Robinson to deliver his crop, and apparently was not aware of any advance in the price of sweet corn until the day he obtained his sacks, when he over- heard others talking about it. After going home he decided that he must have more money for his corn and demanded of Robin- son a very material advance in the price, which was denied. He then went to Omaha and sold his corn. Robinson learning of this waited until the corn was loaded ou a car for shipment, and replevined the car. The defendant in the case based his title to the property largely upon the fact that the planting stock was seed that he carried over himself. The court held that the con- tract was only executory in its character, and title to the corn grown would not pass from the defendant to the plaintiff until some further act had been performed in re- lation to same. The court also held that the contract is void for the reason that no sale can be made of property not in exist- ence ; and furthermore, that as the contract recited that a certain standard must be at- tained by the crops before they would be- come of a quality called for In the contract- It was not proven that the crop as grown was all of the quality demanded under the contract, and if any of such quality, no separation had been made of the two qual- ities. In short, the court held that suffi- cient title had not been shown in the prop- erty to warrant action of replevin, at the same time refusing to pass on the point aa to whether the plaintiff could have recovered an action tor damage had the case been brought for damage Instead of goods being replevined. In fact, the matter is left open in such a way that it would appear that an action for damage would hold as against a judgment rendered the defendant. LA^VN GRASS SEEDl^a^pX. Dickinsons, Evergreen, and Pine Tree Brands SPECIAL MIXTURES SEED FOR GOLF GROUNDS THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO. MINNEAPOLIS CHICAGO Aun Rhntf^rt Iii^Porter, 26 Barclay SL, New York. AR BRANDS I GROWN BY MR. E. NEUBERT, WANDSBECK, GERMANY. SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. CHOICEST EARLY and LATE FORCING LILY of the VALLEY PIPS. BEROL?Na'' !■ ^"^^ Forcing Berlin Pips. E9i;«?'* V Late Forcing and Cold Storage Hamburg Pips HAnSA \ CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. All sound bulbs with live center shoots. Per doz. 100 5 to 7 inches in circumference $ .40 J2.50 7tc>S) " " " 60 4.00 9toI2 " " " 95 7.00 12 inches ami up 1.75 14.00 TUBEROSES. Dwarf Pearl, first-ciiiss, strong bulbs, per 100, Ifl.OO; pCT 1000, ifS.OO. Dwnrf Pearl, lUMliuni si?.f, per 100, 60c; per 1000, tA.m. Armstronii's Everbloomlnit, fine for cut How- ers, per 100, $2.00; per 1000, »18.00. GLADIOLUS. All strictly first size bulbs. Per 100 1000 Auiiusta. pure white, blue anthers $3.00 $36.00 Brenchleyensis. intense scarlet 1.35 11.50 Ceres, pure white, spotted purplish rose 1.25 10.50 Mme. Moneret, delicate rose color 1.50 12.50 May, pure white, flaked rosy crimson.. 1.50 12.50 Vaughan's XXX Florist Mixture. Tliis mixture is made up from named white and light varieties and mixtures of light colors only. Per 100, $1.75; per 1000, $15.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: 84.86 Randolph SI. NEW YORK: 1 4 Barclay SI. /poj. The American Florist. 441 Kate Lock 2 And it speaks (or itself. v \ HAS BEEN GROWN 48 INCHES HIGH. \ e ~ i Blooms 5 to 6 inches in diameter with very r « full centers, stems 36 to 40 inches. Shown at ~ ? largest exhibitions in Canada, taking every- " ^ thing before it. Colors, white, Daybreak and ? A mixed, »3.00 per 1000 seeds. Not less than - % 1000 seeds sold. No agents. Don't send checks, r 4 Orioinator, I U I nnlr 41 Manchester Ave., ? % " ' J ■ III LOCK, TORONTO, ONT. r r'M"ii"l''irA. Please vieiUion the American Florist whenwriting, CALIFORNIA PRIVET CHEAP 100,000 well grown plants, 3 to 4 feet, selected, J4.00 per lOO; »;5.00 per lOOO. VA to 3H feet, 7 or more branches, $2.50 per 100: $17.50 per 10(10; 20 to 30 in., 5 or more branches, $2.00 per lOO; $13.00 per 1000. 18 to 24 in. , lieht, 2 years, 3 or more branches, $1.50 per 100, $700 per 1000. All of the above boxed, f. o. b. here. For oar or large lots write before placing your orders. CHAS. BliACK, Hiebtstown, N. J. Please mention the American Florist when writing, W. van Kleef & Sons, Wholesale Growers of all kinds NURSERY STOCK. BOSKOOP, HOLLAND, Catalogue free on demand. No Agents. Please inspect our nurseries when in Europe. No agents. Please jnenlion the A merican Florist when ivriting. Beautiful Grounds. An illustrated Manual containing suggestions on Lawn Making, Planting and care of Shrubs and TreeSf with names and descriptions of varie- ties hardy and of merit. Also information regard- ing Landscape Plans, Topographical Surveys, etc. A book you will often refer to. Send for It to-day. Free on application. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave.. Chicago. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing. FORCING LILACS. ALGUST ROLKER & SONS, 31 Barclay St., Best Gorman Pot*Crown in white and blue sorts; also the fleld-grown Paris da Marly, imported to order, for fall delivery. Let us appraise your wants. NEW YORK, P. 0. Box 752. Send for Price List. E. B. Waloh, Prop. Hybrid Perpetual Roses IN ASSORTMENT. Also Baltimore Belle, Prairie Queen, Dorothy Perkins, Universal Favorite. B^^^^^^^^^^^B^^^^^^ Surplus of Large Flowering Clematis. Big Stock of ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS and VINES. MOUNT ARBOR NURSERIES, Shenandoah, la. igo5. The American Florist. 443 700,000 Gal. Privet Per 100 1000 3 yra., VA to 3 ft, extra heavy 53.25 $28.00 3 yra., 2 to 2H ft., well branched 2,B0 23.00 3 yrs., 18 to 24 in., " " 2.00 15.00 3yr9.,12tol8in., 4 toSbranches 150 10.00 2yt8.,3i4 to 4 ft., very heavy 3 00 25.00 a yrs., 2V4 to 3 ft., well branched 2.25 18 00 2yrs.,2 to2{^ ft., " " 2.00 15.00 a yrs., 2 to 2H ft., 310 6 branches 1.60 10 00 2 yrs., 18 to 24 in., 5 to 8 " 1.50 10.00 lyr., 14 to 20 in., 2 to 4 " 1.25 7.00 lyr. 10 to 14 in., 1 to a " 1.00 5.00 Cuttings, strong: .75 Tree form, 3 yrs., heads 4 to 5 feet 25o each All the above plants have been transplanted and cut back except one year, which makes them a clean, good stock. Parties wanting 5,000 or over, will write and get better rates. River View Nurseries J. H. O'HACAN. LITTLE SILVER, N. J. Please 7nention lln' Ajnerican Florist ivhen writings Prnlt Trees, SmoII Fro lu, Ornamental Trees, C'Veri^reens and 8brobs, »^hade Trees, Hardy Boses, Ilardj Plants. Climbers, etc. The most complete collections In this coontry. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louis. 102 prizes New Yorlt State Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY ' Mt. Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. Drawtriou V Established 65 Tears. Please mention the Atuerican /-V. > I ting. Silver Ribbon Grass The new hardy perennial. The finest ornamental grass to be had— perfectly hardy can be used indoors and out, grows rapidly and does not turn green or run to seed. Strong field-grown roots, 15c each by mail, postpaid. $1.25 per dozen; $8.00 per 100 by ex- press, charges not prepaid. Can fill orders at any time. Terms cash with orders. James Vick's Sons, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Please tnention the American Florist when writing. Coreopsis Grandiflora LONG STEMS. Blooms as large as Cosmos, A most beautiful yellow. One year old. Out-door grown. Blooming size. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. ORDER NOW. Martin Kohankie PAINESVILLE, OHIO. C. FRETS ^ SONS, Successors to P. Koster & Sons. Nurseries: BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Magnolias, Lilacs, pot-grown, Hardy Evergreens, Etc, Catalogue 1906-1906 Free on Application. Please mention the American Floiist when writing. ORDER L NOW HARDYSHRUBS,RAMBLERS SPRING SALES and HYBRID ROSES FOR Doz. 100 GRUSS an TEPLITZ, strong, 2- year old $2.00 $15.00 MAMAN COCHET, strong, 3-year old 200 15.00 HERMOSA, strong, 2-year old. . . . CLOTHILDE SOOPERT, strong field plants AMERICAN BEAUTY, Own roots KAISERIN AUG. VICTORIA.... PAUL NEYRON, budded LA FRANCE, budded MME. PLANTIER, own roots TREE ROSES, H. P. sorts " " Crimson Rambler.. CRIMSON RAMBLERS, strong, 2-year old No. 1 2-year old, No. 2 , Strong, 3- year old. No. 1 DOROTHY PERKINS, strong, 2- vear old H. P. ROSES, grafted 2- year-old, dormant, Perle .des Blanches, Capt. Christy, Fisher Holmes, General Jacqueminot, Mme. Gabriel Luizet, Magna Charta Mrs. John Laing, Olrich Brun- ner, etc., all at 2.25 16.00 1.50 1.50 2.50 3.50 2.00 1.50 5.00 6.00 3.00 1.50 3 50 10.00 10.00 20 00 20.00 15.00 10.00 40.00 50.00 15.00 10.00 18.00 2.50 30.00 1.50 11.00 FLOWERING SHRUBS. AZALEA MOLLIS, mixed kinds, 20 buds 40 4.00 30.00 Doz. 100 HYDRANGEA paniculat.a grandiflora, bushy field-grown, 3yj to 3 feet 1.50 n..50 Bushy fleld-grown, 13 to 18 inches 1.00 8.00 Standard hydrangeas, bushy tops 3 00 Each Doz. 100 DEUTZIA GRACILIS, pot- grown tor7-inoh pots $ .15 $1.50 113.00 tield-Krown 3 to 4 ft., strong and bushy 3.50 25.00 DEUTZIA LEMOINEI, pot- grown for 7-inch pots 40 3.50 25.00 Doz. 100 CLEMATIS JACKMANI, 2-vear- old '.....$3.50 $20.00 CLEMATIS JACKMANI, 3-year. old 4.50 35.00 CLEMATIS JACKMANI, in asfd kinds. 3-year-old 3.50 25.C0 AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI, 3 to 4 ft., heavy 2.00 16.00 AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI, 2 to 3 ft., heavy 1.7.5 14.00 ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO, 3 to 4 ft, heavy 3.50 BOX TREES (Busus Ssmpsrvlrens). New importation, just arrived in fine con- dition. Standard or Tree Shaped, stems about S'-.j feet, crowns ~ feet in diameter, each $4.00 Bush Shaped, very fine bushy plants. ]8 to ".^0 inches high, each 1. 00 2^3 feet high, each 3.00 3K feet high, each 4. 00 Pyramidal Shaped, fine shapely trees, 3 feet high, each ". 2.50 3^4 feet high, each 3.00 4 feet high, each 4,00 PAEONIAS. In oasa lots. We have this year secured a fiue lot of Psonia Chinensis in fancy named sorts, suitable for Florists' use, all young roots, one year from divisions and with three to five eyes. These cases contain 67 double white) 66 double pink, 67 double red, each sort named. 200 roots in all. We offer them at the low price of $20 00 per case, or 3 cases for $55.00. We cannot break cases at these prices. In Separata Colois. Strong roots, aver- aging 3 to 5 eves. Doz. 100 Double red and crimson $1..50 $12 00 Doublewhite 1.50 12.00 Double pink 1.25 1000 Double, all colors mixed 1.00 8.00 DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS 1.00 7.00 SHASTA DAISY, 3-iuch pots 75 6.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, III. Please Tnention the A merican Florist when writing. Special Evergreen Offer.l We are the largest growers of MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA in the South, having X upwards of 200,000 plants now on hand. In order to place part of this immense stock ^ ♦ before our regular shipping season commences, we make the following offer. One year plants, 1st grade, 6 to 8 inches, once transplanted, $3.00 per 100; $25,00 per 1000; $115.00 per 5,000; $200.00 per 10,000. ALSO THE FOLLOWING: Per 100 Per lOOO BUXUS ARBOREA, 2 years, 6 to 8 inches $Z00 $i8.00 EUONYMUS JAPONICUS, 1 year, 4 to 6 inches 1.50 1Z50 EUONYMUS PULCHELLUS, 2 years, 6 to 8 inches 3.OO 25.00 RETINOSPORA PLUIWOSA, 2 years, 9 to 12 inches 4.00 35.OO ♦ RETINOSPORA P. AUREA, 9 to 12 inches, 2 years 4.00 35.00 ♦ BIOTA ORIENTALIS ELEGANTISSIIWA, 8 to 10 inches 5.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS var. ROSEDALE, 6 to 8 inches 3.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS, Rosedale, 1 ft, very fine 10.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS, Rosedale, 18 inches, very fine iS.00 I JOSEPH W. yESTAL & SON, Litfle Rock, Ark^ RHODODENDRON MAXIMUM And other liroad-Leaved EVERGREENS by the car load or 1q smaller qjantities. Ornamental TREES, SHRUBS «nd ROSES In great variety. HERBA- CEOUS PERENNIALS by the thouaand. See our Special Herbaceous Catalogue and Wholesale Trade List. Send for them now. BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. 444 The American Florist. April I, 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 m this column. Address all correspondence for this depart- ment to J. H. Pepper, 429 Sixth Ave., New York; Bobt Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- phia; or to the American Florist Co., Chicago^ At New Tork. The New Tork bowlers on Monday evening made the following scores: Player. 1st 2d 3d 4tli 5th Manda 188 99 137 164 125 Holt 144 185 144 144 142 Shaw 112 115 157 118 118 Siebrecht 170 133 110 152 153 Penrich 134 160 105 188 164 Hotfmeir 104 156 123 101 ... Guttman 124 146 Detroit. The passing away of Frank H. Beard, whose death was announced last week, has cast a gloom over the whole trade here as well as over his large circle of friends, outside the florists' ranks. Mr. Beard was a man of most exemplary habits with a kind and generous dispo- sition. He was endeared to all who knew him, and his sudden demise was a shock that will long be felt by his many friends in and out of the trade. He was a progressive man, in love with his life's work and industriously de- voted to its development. He was one of the charter members of the Florists' Club, a hard worker and always took an active part in its proceedings. His funeral was a large one and was at- tended by nearly every member of the club, three of them being pall bearers. The present very warm weather is making trouble for many growers who are trying to hold back bulbous stock for Easter. Azaleas too are fast com- ing into bloom and there will certainly be a scarcity of them three weeks hence. The local stock of lilies seems abundant and the plants are uniformly good, and it is quite certain no scarcity of them will be felt at Easter. Violets will be poor and scarce if the warm weather continues. The carnation growers promise a big crop and roses too, are expected to be plentiful. The firm of John Breitmeyer's Sons, consisting of Philip, PYed and William Breitmeyer, was recently incorporated with a capital of $75,000. This firm was a successful exhibitor of roses at the American Eose Society's exhibition at Boston. Three of their awards were with La Detroit. Fred Breitmeyer was the only visitor of the show from here. Breitmeyer's new building, corner of Miami and Gratiot avenues will be commenced May 1. During its erection, which will take six months' time, the firm will occupy temporary quarters nearby, where they will remove imme- diately after Easter, using both places to facilitate the work of Easter week. George A. Rackham, disgusted with the present low prices of carnations is using much of his stock in his campaign for school inspector. Visitors: A. L. Vaughan, Chicago; George A. Heinl, Toledo, O. J. F. S. Utica, N. Y. Trade has been very good for the past month. During the Lenten season the social decorations are few but the sale of cut flowers and plants combined with the large funeral orders has made the past month a record breaker. A recent visit to Peter Crowe's houses found every thing in fine shape. Mr. Crowe said that he was shipping on an average 5,000 fronds of Adian- tium Croweanum a day. The next meeting of the Utica Flo- rists' Club will be held Thursday, April 6. Nomination of officers will take place, also a fine lunch and smoker. Brandt Brothers' rose houses are in fine shape. Harry Brandt is receiving many congratulations on his recent vic- tory at the Boston convention. Frank McGowan is cutting some sweet peas. He is getting ready to move to his newly purchased houses on Sunset avenue. Spencer & Martin's new store on Genesee street is said by many to be the best equipped flower store in cen- tral New York. Frank Baker is cutting good lily of the valley and carnations. He reports an extra fine business. Charles Boney of the Lake View Eose Gardens of Jamestown, spent Saturday and Sunday in town. J. C. Spencer of the firm of Spencer & Martin is in New York looking up Easter stock. Peter Crowe will spend the next ten days in Boston and New York. William Mathews is cutting fine orchids. Bub. Columbus, O. Trade in general about Columbus is very good. Thus far the Lenten season has had some effect on society trade, but there has been a great deal of funeral work to keep everybody busy. The exceptionally warm weather is bringing on stock at a rapid rate, and if there will not be a change soon much of the Easter stock will be in ahead of time. Sherman Stephens is building another house which will be ready in time for bedding plants, of which he has a larger stock than ever before. The friends of Mr. Graff are glad to see him back at the old stand again, he having fully recovered from a siege of typhoid fever. Gael. From present indications catalogue plant trade is better than last year, although last year was the best on record. Orders are coming in freely; they are large and buyers seem to look more for quality than cost. This is especially true of large size roses. It also appears that there will not be enough Baby Eamblers to go around, as every order has this included. W. Spokane, Wash. — The Spokane Floral Association met March 14. Mrs. J. A. Cruzan read a paper on "Luther Burbank. ' ' Norwich, Conn. — M. J. Field, whose greenhouses were recently destroyed by fire, is rebuilding. The furnace and boiler room will be placed in a separate building. Orchids 1 $^ Arrived in flne condition CATrLEYA MENDELLII, DENDROBIUM W4RDIANUM. LAELIA ANCEPS and ONCIDIUMTIGRINUM UNGUICULATUM. We also, offer a flne lot of well-grown bulbs of CALANTHE VEITCHII. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importer!. ORCHIDS Largest Importers. Exporters* Growers and Hybridists in the World. SANDER, SL Albans, England. Agent. A. DIMMOCK. 31 Barclay St.. NEW YORK CITV Stanley & Co. SOUTHGATE, ENGLAND. Cattteva labiata autumnalis, magnificent; leafy dormant, plump and clean plants now arriving. WRITE. And Order Your EASTER STOCK From SINNER BROS. WHOLESALE GROWERS ^Q Wabash Ave, CHICAGO. TRY OUR STOCK-You will like it. TRY OUR SERVICE—You will want more of it. BULB STOCK LILIES ROSES CARNATIONS FERNS GALAX GREENS igo5. The American Florist. 445 HAVE YOU KEPT YOUR EYE ON LA DETROIT The GRAND NEW PINK ROSE we disseminated last season? AWARDS LAST WEEK AT THE BOSTON MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. John B. Nugent, Jr. Prize, $25. First Prize. BEST 25 BLOOMS ANY PINK ROSE. BEST 25 BLOOMS ANY OTHER VARIETY. President Montgomery Prize, $25. BEST 25 BLOOMS ANY AMERICAN SEEDLING INTRODUCED IN OR SINCE I90J. What It Does lor Us. It gfrows stronger and more vigorous than any Rose we ever grew. It produces more high grade and long stem blooms than any rose we ever grew. It produces as many flowers as Bridesmaids planted in same house, same date, same quality of stock. It is doing well with nearly every one that planted it last season. It is in a class by itself and has COME TO STAY. WRITE FOB PRICES. READY NOW. JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS, 446 The American Florist. April /, THE BEST WHITE CARNATION IS Lieut. Peary (WARD) CERTIFICATED 90 POINTS. PEDIGREE— White seedlings for several generations. COLOR— Snow white. FRAGRANCE— Very strong clove, decidedly fresh, and pleasing. SIZE— liarge, averaging 3 inches in diameter on strong stiff stems, 18 to 20 inches In length. FLOWER— Full, broad petaled and high center and of a fine symmetrical form. CALYX— Long, strong and does not burst. Fine keeper and excellent shipper. HABIT— Strong and erect. CRASS— Medium width. CONSTITUTION— Very vigorous and free from disease. Cuttings root rapidly and will be sent out in the most perfect condition. Commences blooming October 15th and flowers continuously throughout the Winter, affording an abundant crop. A first-class commercial variety in every respect. Now booking orders. Price, $12.O0 per 1O0; $100.00 per 1000. COTTAGE GARDENS CO., Queens, N. Y. Incorporated. ALSO THE FOLLOWING NOW READY: 3,000 ETHEL WAED 1 ,- „,, „., .ryr. 2,000 THE PRESIDENT \ Jin m^^I, iKnn •AOOO WHITE LAWSON i 860.00 per lOOO 5,000 ENCHANTRESS I SJ.OO per 100; 2,000 CHRISTMAS EVE ) 830.00 per 1000. 2,000 GOLDEN EAGLE, $5.00 per 100. 810 per 1000. 1,000 HARRY PENN I 83 00 per 100; 5,000 LAWSON ) 825.00 per 1000. 3,000 PROSPERITY, 82.00 per 100; 815.00 per 1800. 3,000 MACKINAC " 2,000 THE BELLE 2,000 LADY BOUNTIFUL 3,000 JUDGE HINSDALE i $6.00 per 100. 2.000 MRS. PATTEN f $50.00 per 1000. 2,000 NELSON FISHER i 2,000 OCTOROON 2,000 FLAMINGO 60 of a kind at 100 rate; 250 of a kind at 1000 rate. NEW CARNATION William Pcnn A very pleasing salable shade of pink. I have grown it for five years and It gave me more good salable flowers than any other 'Variety up-to-date. Should be planted by every grower of out flowers if be wants a continuous cut of flowers the whole season. Every shoot a flower. I will mail 25 well-rooted cuttings free of charge for $2.50; 810 per 100; $75 per lOOO. 250 for 818.75. 10,000 cuttings now ready. All orders flUed promptly. FRANK L KOHR, Lancaster, Pa. R. P. D. No. 3— My Maryland Was the Sensation of the Chicago Exhibition. Easily Out Ranl SONS, Oaklanil, Md, CARNATION CUniNGS WELL ROOTED, FROM SELECTED STOCK. Per 100 Per 1000 NELSON FISHER $6.00 $60.00 MRS. M. A. PATTEN 6.00 60.00 FLAMINGO 6.00 60.00 CRUSADER 6.00 40.00 D.WHITNEY 6.00 40.00 ENCHANTRESS 3 00 26.00 MANLEY 3.00 26.00 H. FENN 2.60 80.00 FAIRMAID 2.«0 20.00 QUEEN 2.60 20.00 Same varieties from pots 60c more per 100 . BACKER & CO., Bfflcrica, Mass. Please mention the American Florist when writinr Rooted Cuttings. PREPAID, per 10O. Ageratum. S. Gurney, 50c. Alternantherat, best red and yellow, 50c; 84.00 per 1000. Coleus. best bedders, 60c. Fuchsias, Tropbee and other good sorts, 81.00. Salvias, Splendens, Bonfire, 90c. Heliotrope, blue, $1.00. Petunias, II best sorts, $1.00. Alternanthera, best red, fine. 2-inch, 2 cts. Cash. BYER FLORAL CO.. Shlppenmburp. Pa. Pleaie Mention The American Florist When Writing Advertisers. \C ^ ffl n f I ntIC ^<>^ted Cuttings I vdi lid llUllo Ready Now 3 - Rniintifiil Undoubtedly the best all-around White Carnation to DUUIIUIUI. date. All should grow it. $6.00 per 100; 850 per 1000. Lady Dhvllic Rudd's New Light Pink Carnation; fine shipper and good keeper. fliyilU. $13.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. Strong plants from soil. C\\\fnilt\ 'Whlfp Ridd's New White. Very productive. Sells well in VIIICCI^U TT UXV6% Chicago market where it is well known and liked. $13.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. Strong plants from soil. Grand Scarlet. Orders booked now for delivery January, 1906. $12.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. White Sport from Mrs. Lawson, and all who grow Mrs. Lawson well should grow this for white. $7.00 per 100; ).00 per lOOO. .Strong plants from soil Robert Craig. While Lawson. Per 100 1000 Cardinal, new scarlet 12.00 100.00 Crisis, new scarlet 12.00 100.00 Crusader, red 5.00 40 00 Daheim. crimson 6.00 50.00 Dorothy Whitney, yellow 5.00 40.00 Eclipse, Dorners pink 12.00 100.00 Enchantress, light pink 4.00 30.00 Estelle, scarlet 3.00 25.00 Flamlntfo. scarlet 6 00 50 00 Genevieve Lord. light pink 1.75 15.00 Harlo warden, crimson 2 50 20.00 Indianapolis, pink 5.00 40.00 Per 100 Mrs. Lawson pink $3.00 Mrs. Patten, variegated 6 00 Nelson Fisher, deep pink 6.00 Prosperity, fancy 3 00 Oueen Louise, white 1.75 Red Lawson, new red 10.00 Richmond Gem. new scarlet. . . 10.00 The Belle, white 6.00 Vesper, white .'i.OO Variei{ated Lawson. variegated 12 00 White Cloud, white 1.75 White Swan, new white 10.00 1000 $25 00 50.00 50.00 26.00 1500 75.00 75.00 50.00 40 00 100.00 15.00 80.00 VAIGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago Greenhouses, Western Springs, III. Please mention the American Florist when writing. X ♦ CARNATION CyiTINGS. 1 THE BEST. NOW READY. WHITE. Per 100 1000 Lady Bountiful $6.00 $SO.oO White Lawson 6.00 50.00 SCARLET. Crusader S.OO 40.00 Cardinal 12.00 lOO.OO CRIMSON. Harlowarden 2.00 IS.OO PINK. Per 100 1000 Enchantress J3.00 $25.00 Mrs. Lawson 2.00 i5.00 VARIEGATED and FANCY. Mrs. M. A. Patten 6.00 50.00 Marshall Field 3.00 25.00 Prosperity 2.00 25.00 Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILLINOIS. i Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. igo5. The American Florist. 447 We are still booking orders for own root plants of THE NEW ROSE WELLESLEY We have a very fine lot in 2 l-2-in. pots at $25.00 per 100 Having decided to increase our planting of "Wellesley," we have several thousand first-class grafted Bride and Bridesmaid Roses in 2 1-2-in. pots, which we intended for our own use, and which are now offered for sale at $10.00 per 100. 1000 rate on application. WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, Natick, Mass. Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1000 Chicago White $10.00 $120.00 Boston Market 2.50 20.00 TheBellB B.OO 45.00 FIoraHill I.OO 9.00 Queen Louise, Pern 1.00 9.00 RED. Estelle 2.50 20.00 SCARLET. Per 100 Per 1000 Riobmond Gem $10.00 $75 00 Crusader. 5.00 45.00 Adonis 2.50 20.00 PINK. Per 100 Per 1000 Phyllis $10.00 $120.00 Indianapolis 5.00 45.00 PINK. Per 100 Per 1000 Nelson $ 1.50 Lawson 2.00 Morning Olory 1.50 Joost 1.00 Higinbotham 1.00 Guardian Angel 1.00 $11.50 15.00 12.50 9.00 9.00 900 K^OS£>S ROOTBjr* Per 100 Per 1000 Chatenay $2 50 $20.00 UncleJobn 2.50 20.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid $1.60 $12.50 Bride 1.60 12.50 Per 100 Per 1000 Ivory $1.50 $12.50 Perle.. 1.50 12.50 Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond 130.00 »260.0') Rosalind Orr English 25.00 200.00 Chatenay, Sunrise 4.00 30.00 Perle von Godesberg 5.00 40.00 Liberty 5 00 45.00 ROSES. 2><-iucli pot plants. Per 100 Per 1000 Ameiioan Beauty $6.00 $50.00 La Detroit 6.00 50.00 Uncle John, Eaiserin 4.00 35.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid $ 3 00 $ 25.00 Bride 3.00 25.00 Ivory, Perle 3.00 25.00 AM. BEAUTY BENCH PLANTS, per 100 $6.00; per lOOO $50.00 All plants and rooted cuttings sold under the express condition that if not satisfactory they are to be returned immediately when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WHITE LAWSON which we introduced laBt season has eiven threat satisfaction, and has proved to be The Finest White Carnation ever sent out. Remem- ber we are headquarters for it. The demand will undoubtedly exceed the supply this season, and in order to secure early delivery, no time should be lost in placing order. We are now booking orders for early January delivery. Orders will be filled Btrlctly in rotation as received, so the earlier orders are booked the earlier deliveries can be made. We can supply First-cass itrong rooted cuttings, $7 per 100: $60 per 1000. Also the other novelties of the season — Fiancee. Cardinal. Fred Burki. etc. Also the cream of older sorts— Mrs. M, A. Patten, Daheim, Enchantress, Flamingo, Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, etc. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Geraniums COLCUS.... Per lOO 10 varieties, fine plants, 2^-in. pots $3 00 13 varieties, 2ii-inoh pots 10 varieties, fine plants, 3!4-in. pots 4 00 Altornantharas, red and yellow 2.00 Asp. Plumosus Nanus, 2}4 to 3-inoh flower on long wiry stem that well supports the bloom, an easy doer and an all-around money maker. 'Nough said. Price for immediate deliv- ery, 12 for SI. 50; S5 for $2.50; 60 for JlOO, all post- paid. 86.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. QUEEN LOUISE, the standard white, strong healthy well-rooted, 81.35 per 100, postpaid; 8IO.0O per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed. A.B. DAVIS&SOH/"%r^^^ CARNATION SPECIALISTS. Please mer,tion the A merica n Florist when wriling. Have You Placed Your Order For FRED. BIRKI The Commercial White? \i If not do so. All orders booked A ^ now are for March delivery jk C^ JOHN MURGHIE, Sharon, Pa. \ \ S.S.SKIDELSKY, Philadelphia. \ Please mention the American Flo}ist when ~,vt iiing. Wm. P. Craig e^^S??"""' Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. 1305 Filbert Street. PHILADELPHIA. UNFIT FOR PUBLICATION are the prices we will quote on larg;e lots o( the following: roses : STRONG, FIELD-CROWN PLANTS, ON OWN ROOTS CRIMSON RAMBLER ) Price fm Moderate DOROTHY PERKINS } , ^'"'"if , , „ I (and not less than Z5 of a kind) LS FRANCE ) $9.00 per 100 If You Can Use 500 or More of Any One Kind, get our special prices. They will surprise you. We are over-stocked with these kinds and the first comers get the benefit. They are tine stock. Send for our complete price list. There are other bargains in it. Use printed stationery. We send it only to the trade. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. '%"""■ EARLY STRUCK PLANTS OF EARLY 'MUMS Ivory, Lady Fitzwy^ram. Mme. Beriiinan* Monrovia* Ome^a, Opah* Polly Rose, Glory of Pacific. Wm. SimpsoD. $2.1^ Per 100 CARNATIONS. PerlOO Boston Market $3 50 Gov. Wolcott 3.00 Indianapolis 4.00 Mrs. E.. A. Nelson 2.60 Mrs. Lawson 2.50 For complete list of new and old varieties send for Catalogue. Sturdy Little Pot Plants From Best CutUniis Per 100 The Queen $3.00 Geo. H. Crane 260 Glaoier 2.50 Lorna 2.50 Floriana 2.50 Send for prices on lar^re lots. PerlOO Mrs. Joost $3.50 Morning Glory 2.60 President McKinley 2 60 White Lawson 7.00 Cardinal 12.00 Per 100 Dracaena Indivlsa. 2H-inoh $3.00 3-inoh 4.00 Boston Fern, 2V4-inch 3.00 Assorted Ferns for Dishes 3.00 SMALL PALMS from 2M-inch poti. Per 100 Kentla Belmoreana SO. 00 Areca Lutescens 4.10 Latania Borbonica 3.00 Cocos Weddelllana 8.00 The STORRS & HARRISON Co. — "o-'h^.:^-^" 200,000 CARNATIONS CI-EAIM, HEAUTHY STOCK. Queen Louise 11.00 $10.00 Pres. MoKinley $1.40 $13.50 FloraHlll 1.00 lOOO Gov. Woloott 1.00 10.00 Chloot 1.20 10.00 Mrs. Thos. Lawson 1.40 12.50 Enchantress 3.50 30.00 Mrs.Joost 1.00 10.00 Success l.OO 10.00 Q.H.Crane 1.00 10.00 America 1.00 10.00 Harlowarden 1.40 18.60 Prosperity 1.40 12.60 Annazindy 1.00 lOOO Viola Allen 1.20 11.00 Gaiety 1.20 11.00 Special prices on large lots. Unrooted pips at half price of above. 25 at 100; 250 at 1000 rates. Express prepaid at above prices. Cash or C. O. D. with privilege of examining. LOOMIS FLORAL COMPANY, Loomis, Cal, :geesgsgg« ROSES. Now is the time to place your orders and insure getting good Stock for planting. Summitt New Jersey. EgSSSSSSSS 7s/azK:/z/zi>^/;yz/z/^/i/'Usrx/s/5 SW3yriO| Kennelt square. PhUa. victorV To Be Dlssemln3ted I906. SI 2.00 par 100; $100.00 par 1000; 2 SO a< 1000 rats. -PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR ROOTED CUTTINCS.- Per lOOPerlCCO WHITE LAWSON «6 00 J50.C0 NELSON FISHER 6 00 60.00 MRS. PATTEN 6.00 60 00 ENCHANTRESS 3.50 30.00 PROSPERITY 2.50 20.00 THE BELLE 6.00 60.00 LADY BOUNTIFUL 6.00 60 00 Per 100 Per lOCO HARRY FENN 12.00 GOETHE, light pink 2.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 1.60 MANLEY 3.00 MACEO 1.50 CERV ERA, variegated 1.60 LAWSON 2.00 S20.00 20.00 15 OO 25.06 15.00 15.00 15.00 -S per cent discount lor cash with order,- \ ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, . .If..., New York City. : WW WW WW VWW WVV V WV WW ▼▼▼▼ WWVVV ▼▼▼▼WV W W J I ™ Gen. MacArthur. I ♦ ♦ J THE most prolific flowering Red Rose in tiie market to-day. Grows J Z I finely in same temperature as Brides or Maids, and will produce Z ♦ fully as many first-class flowers as either. ♦ ♦ 2V2-inch Pot Plants.own roots $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per lOOO T Z Strong Grafted Stock from 3-inch pots $12.00 per 100 Z I The STORKS & HARfilSON CO. I \ PAINESVILLE, OHIO. ♦ WW WWWW VW W W WW W W W W WW w w^^ v^ w wvv^^^^v Please mention the American Florist to advertisers. 450 The American Florist. April /, Newport, B. I. TRADE DEVELOPS FAST. It is getting warmer every day, and the past week clearly shows what is coming, one of the largest season's trade done here for many years. In warm spots sweet peas are being planted, and crocuses are almost show- ing color; there is still some frost in places, but we have just had a warm rain of two days and now a few days' sun and general early planting will be in order. The florists have been busy and are looMng forward to a nice trade the balance of Lent and a great Easter. At present there is perhaps a surplus of bulb stock, but tulips still sell at 50 cents a dozen. Roses hold steady and carnations for good flowers are 75 cents to $1 per dozen. NOTES. The annual meeting of the Island Cemetery Corporation was held last Monday, and a most satisfactory con- dition of affairs was shown by the vari- ous committee reports. The trustees had little to add to previous recom- mendations; the grounds, avenues and buildings have been well cared for and are in the best possible condition. The superintendent. Col. Andrew K. McMahon, has kept everything to the highest standard. The next meeting of the Newport Horticultural Society, which takes place Wednesday evening, April 5, bids fair to be largely attended, as great interest has shown itself the past few days regarding the proposed plan of a society summer floral show in the New- port Casino. Carl Jurgens, Jr., will be married April 10, in Washington, D. C, to Miss Florida Hubbard. The couple after the wedding journey will reside with the groom's father and mother on Pelham street, this city. Frederick M. Smythe, of Wadley & Smythe, is here from New Eochelle, N. T., for a few days, arranging mat- ters for the coming season's business of their Casino floral establishment. The George A. Weaver Company are employing electric platform cars to deliver their large orders of fertilizers to the out of town farmers; a splendid plan for such heavy goods. A. Brand has removed his store from the center of Thames street, where he has been so many years, to No. 19, at the lower end of the street. F. L. Ziegler has been having a good run on blooming pansies in 5-inch pots; this firm has also developed a good busi- ness in floral pieces. A visitor this week was J. M. Van Zanten, of Veldhuijzen Van Zanten & Zoren, Lisse, Holland. X. Nashville, Tenn. The very late Easter this year will make it difiicult for the florists to hold their lilies back for the Easter trade, but there is every prospect that there will be an abundant supply not only of lilies but of all other flowers. Von Sion narcissi and single daffodils are in abundance. The latter are blooming out- doors in profusion and street fakirs, an unusual thing here, are peddling them, while amateur growers are placing them on sale at drug or grocery stores. M. C. D. Now Ready. White Lawson, Flamingo, Nelson Fisher, Crusader. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. The Three Grand New CHRYSANTHEMUMS MAJESTIC, ADELIA and IMADONNA. R. C $3.00 per doz; $1S.00 per 100 2-in. pots 20.00 per 100 1 1 1 1 Three Fine SNAPDRAGONS, Our Giant Pink, a grand White and a fine Yellow. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per lOCO. The Fine New Pinic Rose LA DETROIT. 2y2-inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $75-00 per 1000. The New Red General MacArthur. 2y3-inch pots, $8.00 per lOO; $75.00 per 1000. JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS, DETROIT, IVIICH. FINE STRONG HEALTHY CUTTINGS ^^ /f --5f ARE / }^ ^j^^Jl^U^ ;;^^5>^RED c "^LAWSON $J0.00pcr 100 40X0 per 500 75.00 per tOOO ORDER at ONCE W.J. PALMERS SON, Lancaster, N.Y. CARNATIONS U GERANIUMS ^XTM DFNN ■*■ promising pink " "*• rl-ilili» novelty, the greatest bloomer ever happened. From soil $10 per 100; 25 for S2. 50. Quean Loulia, from soil at $10 00 per 1000. Florlana, from soil at SlS.eO per 1000. Big Batch of Cuttings From Sand. Ready March 20. Send for March price list. ALBERT M. HERR, ROOTED CUTTINCS. Next Delivery April 17. $10 and $12.50 per 1000. 100.000 Smilax. 50,000 Sprengeri. 50,000 Plumosus and Robustus. Ready June 1. Send for prices. Lancaster, Pa. '^ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS'" Per 100 1000 WHITE LAWSON S6.00 »B0 00 FLAMINGO 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 THE QOEEN 2,50 20.00 CARDINAL, from 2-inch pots 12.00 L3rchmon^ Nurseries, Larohmonl, N. Y. > The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE S2.00 per doz.: J12.00 per 100: tlCO.OO per 1000. Dissemination 1906. Early com- mercial. INDKNAKOLIS FLOWER < PUNT CO., I Indllnmollt, JOHNHARTJE.. I Ind. Please jncntwn the American Florist when turiting. igo5. The American Florist 451 WE WANT TO MOVE Several Hundred Exceptionally Large KENTIA BELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA at $7.00 each Sizes as follows: Kentia Belmoreana, J2-inch pots, 54 to 60 inches high, 7 to 8 leaves. Kentia Forsteriana, 12-inch pots, 54 to 60 inches high, 6 to 7 leaves. This is fine perfect stock and is just what you need for your Easter trade. We also have several thousand exceptionally fine IiATANIA BORBONICA, in 8-inch pots, 7 to 9 leaves, 30 to 36 inches high from top of pot. Perfect stock that we will close out to make room at $1.25 each.. We also hope to be favored with your Variety. Size. Height. Leaves. KENTIA BELMOREANA SVi 12-H 5-6 4 15-17 5-6 5 18-22 " " 6 22-24 6 6 24-26 6-7 7 32-34 6 " " 7 34-36 6 9 44-48 7-8 3!4 14-16 3-4 4 16-18 45 KENTIA FORSTERIANA 5 24-27 4-5 6 26-30 5 7 32-36 " " single 8 34-38 5-6 9 46-48 5-6 LATANIA BORBONICA 2 3 3V4 11-13 4-5 4 13-15 4-5 ...; 5 18-20 6-7 6 22-26 7 " '* 7 26-30 7 PHOENIX CANARIENSIS'I! '..'.".'.'.".' 8 38-42 10-12 12 46-52 12-15 FICUS ELASTICA 4 10-12 5 16-20 6 20-23 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA 4 tiers 2-3 " " 5 tiers 3-5 " '• 6 tiers 1^-5 " " comp 6 tiers 3 COCOS WEDDEL" lANA 3 PANDANUS VEirCHll 4 5 6 18-20 order for the following stock which we can recommend as Al quality : Eacii. Doz .... $2C0 300 7 5U 12.00 18.00 24.00 30.0D % .75 1.00 150 2.00 250 6.00 .75 1.00 2.00 2.60 6.00 .60 1.00 3.00 5.00 .25 .30 .50 .50 .75 1.25 2.00 ".50 1.00 1.25 2 00 3 00 7.50 12.00 24.00 3U.00 V75 1.00 2.0Q 3.00 5 00 7.00 12.00 3.00 4.60 6.00 6.00 9.00 15 00 2!56 6.00 12.00 15.00 100 $15.00 25.00 50.00 15.00 25 00 60.00 5.00 7.00 Variety. PANDANUS UTILIS.. NEPHROLEPIS BGSTONIENSIS.. POA TRIV.VAR CROTONS '.'.'.'.'.'..'." CIBOTIUMSCHIEDir.V.' ADIANTUM CUNEATUM ° DRAC/ENA INDiyiSA... FRAGRANS.'. MASSANGFANA. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS... SPRENGERI. DRAC/ENA TER FITTONIA VERSCHAFFELTII. MARANTA MASSANGEANA:.. Size. 3 5 6 2 Eacli Doz. S2.00 5.00 900 .50 3 1.00 4 1.50 7 9.00 3 for ferneries — 3 " 3 1.50 3.00 6 ...J1.50 18 00 7 ... 2.00 24.00 2 3 1.00 1..50 5 2.00 4 1.50 5 300 6 5.00 3.00 5 5.00 6 6.00 7 9.00 5 .... 1.00 12.00 2 3 1.00 1.50 3 .75 4 1.50 5 200 6 300 5 22-24 75 9.00 fine for ferneries., fine for ferneries.. 100 $1.00 5.00 6.00 3.00 7.00 12.00 15.00 10.00 3.09 8.00 12.00 6.00 10.00 1.5.00 20 00 500 5.00 DAHLIAS Mrs. Hrowning; double yellow. Oban; double rosy lavender. HohenzoUern; orange red. Zulu, double dark black maroon. Perle: pure white. J. H. Roach; double yellow. Prof, Baldwin; red. Battels; double orange and red. St. George; double yellow. Sundew; bright orange scarlet. Evadne; soft primrose shading to wliiie. Ami Barrillet ; pure garnet, single. Dahlias are coming more and more into prominence and every Florist would do well to plant a stock of good varieties for cutting in the fall and for working up a stock for spring sales. We can especially recommend the following varieties: Mrs. A. Xewhall; dark crimson shaded to maroon. Loviz; red. Aegir; red. William Pearce; yellow. JohnCoweu; single red, Mrs. George Reed; pure white. Camellia Flora; double white. Lancelot; double red and orange. Miss Bennett; deep orange. .lohnDownie; single red. Miss Annie Nightingale; orange and red, large. Mrs. A. Beck; red and orange. G'H). Marlow; primrose, shaded amboi-. Nance: single purple. Woodbridge; purplish red. Strahlein Krone; cardinal red. Iridescent; double red and orange. A. D. Livoni; clean pink double quilled. Twentieth Century; crimson and white, single. C. W. Burton; finest yellow decorative dahlia. William Miller; brilliant purple. Storm King; double white. Camellia Alba; double white. ^Vhite Lady; white with shade of purple. Ws oan supply any of the abova from 2H-lnch pots al $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 par 100. GEORGE WITTBOLD COMPANY, aVcao 452 The American Florist. April I, ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. PINK Per 100 Enchantress $3.00 Fslt Maid 2.60 Alpine Glow 2.50 Lawson 2.00 Nelson 2.00 RED Flamingo 6.00 Crusader 6.C0 Crane 2 00 Estelle 3.00 WHITE Lady Bountiful 500 Vesper 5.00 Bride 5 00 Mackinac 5.00 Moonlight 4.00 Queen 2.50 Queen Louise 2.00 Boston Market 2.60 Marion 2.00 MISCELLANEOUS Judge Hinsdale , Mrs. Patten , Prosperity Harlowarden Per 1000 $25.00 20.00 20 00 15 00 15.00 15.00 15.00 20.00 15.00 20.00 15.00 Per 100 ...W.OO ... 6.00 ... 2.50 ... 3.00 Wa can furnlah Cuttings of all the Standard Varlatlaa. The Leo Niessen Co. 1217 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Rooted Cuttings CARNATIONS WHITE LAWSON. The king of white sorts. A strong growrer and a free bloomer. AA^e have 6000 ready to be shipped. All orders will be filled in rotation. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per lOOO. Per 100 1000 Lady Bountiful $7.00 $60.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 6.00 60.00 Nelson Fisher 7.00 80.00 Daheim 6.00 60.00 Enchantress 3.60 80.00 Boston Market 2.60 20.00 The Queen. 2.60 20.00 Mrs. T. W. Lawson 2.0O 18.00 Gen. Maceo 2.00 16.00 Morning Glory 2.00 16.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt 3.00 26 00 Melba 1.60 12.00 Queen Louise 1.60 12.00 WhiteCloud 1.60 12.00 CRAFTED ROSES. We are now booking orders for future delivery. Write for prices. WOOD BROS, Fishkiii, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Now is Time to Sow The New Hybridized Giant-Flowered OBCONICA PRIMROSES 1000 seeds Tr. Pkt. CARMINE, the bestseller $1.00 $ .50 COMPACTA, a fine potter 1.50 .50 BUTTERCUP. Primrose Grandfl. 1.00 .50 BABY PRIMROSE SO .30 PEPPERMINT, true 75 .30 COWSLIP, large-flowered hy- brids, per oz $2.50 .SO HARDY GARDEN CARNATION, the finest mixture in exis- tence, per oz $2.50 .SO CANDYTUFT,Giant Empress, lb., $2.50 oz., .2S 0. V. ZANGEN, "°^°?.^'^ Fiease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Roses. Z'4,'\n. pots, strong plants. MAID, BRIDE, WHITE COCHET, $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. GATE and IVORY, 3-inch pots, $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. AMERICAN BEAUTIES, 2ij-inch pots, $6.00 per 100; $40 CO per 1000. 3-inch pot plants, $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. AMERICAN BEAUTIES, strong, two-year old, 6-inch pots, good for Easter, $26.00 per 100. COCHET, pink and white, 4-inch pots, $16.00 per 100. BRIDES and MAIDS, 4H-inch strong busy plants, $17.00 per 100. pots. GHAS. W. REIMERS, Hite and Flald Avanuas, LOUISVILLE. KY. 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing FINEST GROWN. ^^Orders booked for delivery In April, May and June. UlERTT.rosepots. tli.OO per 100: SH-inoh pots, per 100 $18.00 BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, BOLDEN BATES, KAISERINS, rose pots, per 100 10.00 3H-incbpot8 per 100 16.00 500,000 VERBENAS 60 Varieties. The largest and Fines! Stock in the Country. PERFECTLY HEALTHY NO RUST. Prize Rooted Cuttings 60o per 100; $5.00 per 1000 Plants, 2!4-inoh pots $2.50 per 100; J20.00 per 1000 SEND FOR PRICE LIST. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. GENIINE BERMIDA ONION SEED Grown and Exported by WILDPRET BROTHERS, Port Orotava, Teneriffe, (Canary Islands.) Write for prices at onoe and place your order at an early date so as to secure a full supply. Best references required from unknown firms. Orders executed from the Wholesale trade only. LILY OF THE VALLEY Forcingjpips. Very fine variety. Apply to JULIUS HANSEN, Pinneberg, Germany. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed. New Crop and clean, $2.00 per lOOO. SMILAX, 75c per lb. Cash with order. COTTAGE NURSERY, San Dlego.Cal ASK FOR OUR WHOLESALE PRICE LIST -ON- Bay Trees with special discounts. Write now; it might be too late tomorrow. Julius Roehrs Co., "'^^^^^^^'S^x^. Roses 2-Inch pots, $2S.0O par 10O0. Dorothy Perkins Empress of China Evergreen Gem Etoile de Lyon Gardenia Oolden Gate Mme. P. Kruger per ICOO Clothilde Soupert S30.00 Mme. Cochet, pink and white 30.00 Hjfbrid Perpetuals, very fine 35.00 Climbing and Trailing Roses 25.00 For Varlatias, Sas Wholasalo List. The ELIZABETH NURSERY CO. Elizabeth, N. J. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Opah, Mme. Bergman, Willowbrook and October Sunshine. Rooted Cuttings of VIOLETS of all kinds. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids. Micii. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. igos. The American Florist. 453 DREER'S HARDY PERENNIALS If you are not interested in a general line of Hardy Perennials, but have use for summer cut flowers you should consider at least the following leaders, which are the cream of the best sorts for summer cuttings; you will find them profitable for this purpose as well as being an attraction to your grounds. We have a large stock and the plants offered are all of such size that they will give the best pos- sible returns. For a complete list of this class of plants as well as all other seasonable stock see our Current Wholesale List. Anemone Japonlca. Not the usual winter killed class of stock, but good vigorous plants growing in 3-inch pots. Japonlca. red. Alba, white. Lady Ardllaune, extra lar^e white. Queen Charlotte, beautiful La France pink double, and Whirlwind, double white. 75c per dozen; $6.00 per 100. Anemone Prince Henry. Large double rich deep pink flowers. A fine new introduction $3.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. FOR SUMMER CUT FLOWERS Perdoz. 100 Achillea, The Pearl, strong 3-in. pots $ 75 S AsclepiasTuberosa, strong lyr. old roots 75 Asters hardy in var. strong 3-iu. pots. 1.00 " Edna Mercia; a fine new pink var. 2.00 '* Grandiflorus; large flowered late blue 2.00 Boltonia Latisquama, 4-in. pots 75 " Asteroides, 4-in. pots 75 Campanula Moeheimi, 3-in. pots 1.25 " Pyramidalis, strong I yr. clumps 1.00 Caryopteris Mastacantha, 3-in. pots ... 75 Chrysanthemum Shasta Daisy, 2M-in. pots Chrysanthemum Maximum Triumph 3-in pots ■. VD Cimiciluga Simplex (rare) strong plants 3.50 Clematis Recta, strong 3 year old 1.50 Coreopsis Lanceolata, heavy 4-in. pots.. 75 Delphinium.Formosura, strong 4-in. pots 75 " Belladonna (rare) very free flowering 2.50 Dianthus Latifolius Atrococcineus,2J^- inch pots 60 Digitalis Gloxiniaeflora, 4-in. pots 75 Doronicum Austriacum, 3-in. pots 1.00 " Excelsura, 3-in. pots 1.00 Erigeron Coeruleus Grandiflorus, 3-in pots 1.00 Eupatorium Ageratoides, 4-in. pots 75 '• Coelestinum, 3-in. pot.s ... 75 Feverfew Little Gem, 2ii-in. pots 60 Funkia Subcordata Alba. 4-in. pots 1.00 GaillardiaGrandiflora, heavy 4-inpots.] 75 Gypsophila Paniculata, strong 1 year old roots Helenium Autumnale Superba, 4-in. pots 75 ** Pumilum, 3-in. pots 1.00 " " Magnifloum, 3-in. pots 1.25 Helianthus Multiflorus Fl. PI., strong. 75 '* " Maximus, strong 75 " Maximiliana, strong 75 " Meteor, strong 75 " Soleil d 'Or. strong 75 " Wolley Dod, strong 1.0) Hellopsis Pitoherianus, 4-in. pots 1.00 ; 5.00 6.00 8.00 15.00 15.00 6.00 6.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 60 4,00 6. CO 25.00 12.00 6.00 6.0O 20.00 4.00 6.10 8.C0 8.C0 8.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 75 6.0O 6.00 8.00 io.ro 6.00 600 6.01) 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.0J Per doz. 100 Heliopsis Scaber Major, 4-)n. pots Sl.OO ts.oo Hollyhocks, Dreer Superb Double in separate colors 1.25 10.00 Hollyhocks, Dreer Superb Double in choice mixture l.CU «.00 Hypericum Moserianum, 3-in. pots 1.00 8.(0 Iberis Sempervirens, 3-in. pots 75 6.00 Iris Kaempferi, 24 choice named var. 1.-&, 10.00 '* *' finest mixed 1.00 8.00 Germauica, 12choic3name var... 75 6,00 " " flnemixed .50 4.00 Lobelia Cardinalis, strong 4-in. pots.. . 75 6.00 Lychnis Chalcedonica, strong 3-in nts. 75 6'UO alba, strong 4-in pots 75 6.U0 Rubra, Fl. PI. strong 3-in. pts. 2.00 15.00 *' Viscaria Splendens. strong 4-in. pots 1.00 H.UO Lysimachia Clethroides, strong 4-in pts 75 6.00 Myosotis Palustrie Semperflorens, strong 3-in. pots .50 4.00 Alpestris Grandiflora, strong 50 4.00 Peonies in choice varieties; see cata- 1 .50 12 00 Penstemon Gentianoides, 3-in. pots 1.00 8.00 Physoategia Virginica, strong 4-in. pts. 75 6-00 " *' alba, strong 4-in. pots li, 6.00 Perennial Phloxes, 25 finest varieties. . 75 5.00 Pinks Hardy, 6 best varieties, 4-in, pts. 75 6(K) Pyrethrum TJliginosum, strong plants. 75 6.00 Rudbeckia Golden Glow, strong 4-in. pots 75 6.00 " Purpurea, strong 4-in. pots. Scabiosa Oaucasica, strong 3-in. pots .. l.UO 8.00 1.00 8.00 " '* alba, strong 3.in. pots l.UO 8.00 .Solidago Rigida, strong 4-in. pots 1.25 lO.OO strong 4-in. pots 75 6.00 Spiraea Aruncus, clumps III) 8.00 " Chinensis. clumps I 85 10.0) *' Filipendula, fl. pi., 4-in pots.. 75 6.00 G:gantea, clumps Palmata, clumps 1.25 lO.OU l.UO 8.00 Elegans, strong 4-in. pots 75 6.00 HENRY A. DREER, (INCORPORATED) Please mention the A merican Florist when Twiting. Perdoz. 100 Spirasa Ulmaria, strong 4-in. pots J 75 8 6. CO fl. pi., strong 4-in. pts. 75 6.00 StaticeEximia, strong 3-in. pots. 75 6.00 " Gmelini, strong 3-in. pots 75 6.00 " Latifolia, strong 3-in. pots 75 6.00 Stokesia Cyanea. strong 3-in. pots 1.00 5.00 Sweet Williams, strong 4-in. pots 60 4.00 " " largeolumps 75 6.00 Thalictrum Aquilegifolium Atropur- purea. 4-iu. pots 1.00 8.00 Thalictrum Aquilegiafolium Album, 4-in pots 2.00 15.00 Thalictrum Aquilegifolium Roseum 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 Trollius Aurantiacus, 4-in. pots 1.50 10.00. Europaeus, 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 *' .Taponicus Excelsior, 4-in. pts. 1.50 10.00 Orange Globe, 4-in. pots 2.60 18.00 Tritoma PHtzerii.strong per 1000 JSO.OO 1.00 6.00 Coralina " " " 50.00 1.00 6.0O Maoowani: 75.00 1.00 8.00 " Uvaria Gra'diflora, str'ng per 1000 ■■••....50.00 100 6.00 Valeriana Coccinea, 4-in. pots ..1.00 8 00 alba, 4-in. pots... 1.00 8.00 " Offlcinalis, 4-in. pots l.OO 8.00 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Palms and Asparagus Cheap. Per too Latanli Bor., t-in. pot, seed leaves.. 8.00 " " S-ln. pot, 16-18 In., S-Schr.lvs. U.OO " " 6-ln. pot, 18-M in., 8-4 cbr. Ivs. 16.00 " •• 6-in. pot, 10-84 In., 4 cbr. Ivs. 80.00 Ksntia Bel., 8M-in. pot, 6- 8 in. ,8 leaves. .10.00 " " 8 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 8-4 leaves. .18.60 " •■ 4 -in. pot, 18-16 in., 4-6 leaves. .16.00 Asparagus Sprengerl, S-inch $8.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 8-incb 8.60 " " " 8-ioch 6.00 SHERMAN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY. lA. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreana """Kentia Forsteriana SCOTTM The Most Graceful Nephrolepis Known Retailers who have handled this fern are unani- mous In proclaiming it the best Fern ever introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Soottli and he will tell you that it is as far ahead of the Boston as that variety is ahead of all other IntroduotioDS. See my adv. on second cover page in American Florist of Feb. 25th. Ifimi CnnTT Heap street Greenhouses. UUIIII auUI I 9 BROOKLYN, N. Y. BRANCH: t. 45th St. and Rutland Road. Tlatbush. Telephone, 1207 Williamsburg. Please mention the A merican Florist when mriting. Asparagus Plumosos, 60 CENTS PER STRING. Carnation Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Good stocl<. W. H. WATSON, Lapeer, Mich. Scottii Ferns. Much more valuable than the Boston Fern, because with the most ordinary culture it will grow into beautiful compact specimen plants. Per Doz. Per 100 21^-inch 82.00 $12.50 3-inch 3.00 20.00 4-inoh 5.00 Pierson Ferns 'p^rlss." "^ p« <'»-"•«•'"' THE CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PA. Please mention the American Florist whenwritingt BOSTON FERNS. Extra fine stock, out from bench now ready for 5, 6. 7 and 8-incb pots, at 125.00, t50.00, 175.00 and IIOO.OO per 100. KENTIAS, RUBBERS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Cash or reference pleaae. L. H. FOSTER, 4S King Sl^ DORCHESTER, MASS. SUCCESSFUL SELLERS are tke Sacceufal grower* wbo advertise la THE AMERI C A N E LO R I ST. 454 The American Florist. April I, Easter Plants A SPECIAI-TV. Now ready for immediatt- shipment blooming Easter Stock for Kaster w< ek or before if desired. I am noted and have a reputation for the past 15 years for raising and shipping choice Easter plants throughout the land. I have 9 houses, the frames crowded with plants in better condition than ever before. AZALEA INDICA.a speoialty.three houses f ull . of my own importation. We sell none in the fall, therefore have none picked out for fall trade, ^^■e force them only for our customers for Christmas and Easter trade. Madam Vander Cruyssen, they people's choice, best of all pink varieties, plants covered with buds as round as an apple, 60c, 7.'}<', $1.00, $1.35, $1 60 to $2.00 each. Other best varie- ties, all shades: Niobe, white:Bernard Andre Alba, Empressof India, Professor Walter, Illustre. Paul Weber and others, 60c, "5o, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 each. LILIUM HARRISII and JAPAN MUITIFIO- RUM, (Michel s special bulbs), 6-inch pots, 5 to 8 buds to a plant, lOc per bud. below 5. 12c per bud. CINERARIA, Hybrida, best strain, all shades, 8-inch pots, fii.dO. $3.00, S4.(iO and $5.00 per doz. HYDRANGEA, Otaksa, 6 to 7-inch pots, pink and few white, $4.C0, $5.00, $6.00, $9 00 and S12.00 per doz. SPIRAEA, 2 houses full. Floribunda, Japonica, Blondine, 6-inch pots. $3.00, $4.00 and $5 00 per doz.; Compaota, $2.00 to $3 00 per doz.; Gladstone, unusually fine this year, full of buds, perfect jewels, $6 00, $7.00 to $9.00 per doz. ROSES, American Beauty, 6-inch pots, bushy, 24 to 30 inches high, 50c to 75c each; 5-inch, 30o to 3Sc each. Hardy Hybrid Roses, including Hermosa, 5H-inch pots, $3.00, 14.00 and $5.00 per doz. BEGONIA, Pres. Carnot, Flambeau, 3 good benches in all; 6-inch pots. $3 00 to W.CO per doz; 4-inch, $1.80 per doz, ARAUCARIA EXCELSA, 7-inch pots, 4, 5and6 tiers. 2.t to 34 inches high, $1.50 each. FICUS ElASTICA, 6 to 7-inch pots, 25 to 35 inches high, $6.00, $9.iO and $12 CO per doz. WHITE DAISIES, 6-inch pots, $3 00 per doz. HYACINTHS, mixed, from flrst-size bulbs, my own importation. Grant Maitre, Kinj of the Blue Gertrude, pink, Grandiflora, while, $10.00 t" $12.00 per 100. DOUBLE NARCISSUS or DAFFODILS, V on Sion, double-nosed, 3 in 5V4 and 6-iuch pot, $2.00 per dozen pots. TULIPS, best selling double, 3 in a 4 inch pot. $1 50 per dozen pot*. MOONVINE. A. W. .Smith's Hybrid, $5.00 per 100. READ THESE TESTIMONIALS: Godfrey Aschmann. Dear Sir:— The shipment of plants ordered of you came duly to hand and 1 must say that I am thoroughly satisfied with them. It is a great pleasure to get such stock. Vours truly. Lindsay Flobal Co., N. i9th St., Birmingham, Ala. Helena, Ark, March 17. Godfrey Aschmann. Dear Sir:— The Azaleas you shipped me at dif- ferent times during the pas't winter, I have found to be most satisfactory plants, always rpady sel- lers, as were also your Araucaria E.vcelsa. Am ?:lad to know Just where to look when in need of ancy stock. Yours truly, JIebryvale Greenhouses', Helena, Ark. Godfrey Aschmann. Dear Sir:— The material ordered from you arrived in good shape. The bill has been O. K'd and sent in and will be paid shortly. Please accept my thanks for material sent. O. M. Morris, Dept of Horticulture, Okl;ihoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, Oklahoma. To save express charges, mention with or with- out pots. Cash with order please. All goods travel at purchaser's risk. My place is 20 minutes from city hall by trollev. Geriuanl 100; $8 00 per 1000. AGERATUMS, 4 var., 60o per 100; $5.00 per 1000. COLEUS, 40 var., 70o per 100; t6.00 per 1000. DAISIES, tl.OO per 100. Eipreat prepaid on all R. C. Cash with orders. Write S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kan. Easter Plants ALL HIGH GRADE. CpiOAC *l-50 *o *3.50 each. Small Ericas in LniUHO 3-in. and 3H'in. pots, in varieties, $2,00 per dozen. DAMDI CD DHQCC Bushes, $150 to $4 00 nHlllDLLn nUoCO each. Baak<>ts, $2 00 to $3.00 each. Crowni. $10.00 to $1.5.00 each. Smaller Crowns and Globes. $4 00 to $8 00 each Pyramids. $5 00 lo $10.00 each. Standards. 3- ft. stem, $2.50 to $3 00 each; 6-ft. stem, planted around with flowering Crimson Rambler, $5,00 to $6 00 each. MOSS ROSES, $1.00, $2.00, $3.00 each. BABY RAMBLER, the new Ever-Blooming Rose. 5-in. and 5^^-in. pots, in bloom, $15 00 to $18,00 per dozen; 8i^-in. pots, young grafted stock, $3.00 to $4.00 per dozen. BOUGAINVILLEA SANDERIAIVA, Bushes, from $1.00 up to $i0.00 each. Baskets, $10.00 to $15.00 each. HYDRANGEAS, pink, 73o to $5.00 each; sky blue, new fine variety, 75c to $8.00 each. AZALEAS, red, pink, white, variegated, from 50a to $8.00 each. LILACS, white and purple, $1.00, $1,50, $3.00 each. DAISIES, white, 50(5 to 75o each; yellow, $1.50 to $2.50 each. RHODODENDRONS, in variety, $1.00. .$1.60, $3.00 each. GENISTAS. $1.50, $2.00, $3 00, $4.00 each. WALLFLOWERS, new English, very fine, bright carmine, $1.00 $1.50, $2.0u each. TULIPS, HYACINTHS, LILIES, DAFFODILS, FOLIAGE PLANTS. WRITE US. ANTON SCHULTHEIS, COLLEGE POINT, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist zuhen writings Carnations. Roses and 'Mums. We Need Room. SPECIAL OFFER. R. C. per 1000 2H-in. per 1000 Enchantress $2 .'.00 Wolcott, Prosperity 12.50 $3500 Crusader 26 00 35.00 White LawBon 40.00 5O0O Harlowarden 15.00 25.00 White Cloud 1250 25.00 Mary Wood. ...$250 per 100; 1260 Mrs. Manley .. 3.00 " 20.00 Lawson 12.50 25 00 ROSES. 30,000 Chatenay. 2 and 3 eye cuttings, fln». Rooted cuttings. $20.00; 2H-in , $35.00 per lOOO. 20.000 3-in. Beauties $5.10 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. 10.000 2"4-in. Gates. $3,00 per 100; $25.00 pet 1000; R. C, $12 50 per 1000. 'MUMS. Price list mailed on application. POEHLMANN BROS. CO , Morton Grove, III. SPECIAL OFFER ROOTED CUTTINGS strong. Healthy and Well-Rooted. Per 100 1000 Per 100 1000 N. Fisher $5.00 Woloott ....$2.00 $18.fO Indianapolis 4 00 Lawson .... 1.25 12.00 B. Market.. 1.75 16.00 Glacier 1.25 12.00 ProspTlty... 1.50 14.00 Dovbic Frinflcd Petunias ZlV^ headquarters for these. Sis distinct novelties, labeled, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. ^nlvTTI Two Best, Lord Fauntleroy (dwarf), jaiVUl, Bonfire (tall), $1 per 100; $8 perlOOO. TheW. T.Buckley Co.. ^"""iLT"*-"- naOIIATinMC Fine, strong, healthy, well UAIHin I lUllw rooted cuttings. Per 100 Prosperity, Joost, Lawson, Wolcott $3.00 Moonlight 3.00 BOSTON FERNS 4. 5 and 6- in. pots. Elegant, stront;, healthy, well rooted plants from bench, 16o, 20c and 80c respectivelv. S A. Nutt Cara- nluma, healthy, 2Mi-m, $3 50 per 100. Plumoaua and SpcanosM, 3-in. only, $4.00 per 100. Above prices cabh with order. JOHN DROD, Nllas Centar, ML Vinca Varicgata. HARDY PINKS, large SeId-g«own, 5 sorts, 3Ko. PARIS DAISY, Giant 3-inch, 2o. DOUBLE DAISIES, Snowball, Longfellow, $2.50 per 1000. ABUTILONS, 4 varieties, 2M-inoh, 2Hc. SALVIAS, 2-in., Bonfire, Splendens, Silverspot, $17 60 per ICOO. GERMAN IRIS, divided roots, $1.00 per 100. VINCA VARIECATA, 3-in. 2c. COLEUS, 15 kinds, 2-in. 2c. HOLLYHOCK, double, 6 kinds, small 1 year old, $1.00 per 100. FORGET-ME-NOT, Everblooming, 3-in. IHc. RUDBECKIA, dividrd roots, $1.00 per lOO. COREOPSIS Lanclfolla, field, 2c. Rooted Cuttings, per 100, prepaid: Hsllotropa, 75o. Agaratum, white, Gurney. Pauline, 50o. Salvia, Splendens, Bonfire, Silverspot. 90o; $8.00 per 1000. Fuohala, 5 best varieties, 90c. Hardy Plnka. 7 varieties, some everblooming, 76c; $5 00 per 1000 Dbl. Patunlaa, 10 Snest. $1.00. Altarnanthara red and >elJow. 50c:$3 50 per 1000. 5000 for $15,00. Swalnsona Alba, 75c. Tradaacantia, 2 kinds, 75c. Everblooming Forgat>me-notB, $1,00. Stevia, Serrata and Yarie?ata,76c. Clanl Paria Daley, $1 00. Colaua, 60c, $5,00 per 1000 'Mums, Pacific. Western King. Weeks, $1.00. VInca Varlegala, BOc. Favarfew, Gem, $1 00. CASH BYER BROS, Chambersburg, Pa. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. KENTIAS, As fine a'lot of single and made-up plants as ever grown, 4-ln. , 6- in., 6-in., 7-in., and 8-ln. pots, at 20c, 36c, 75o, $1.60 to $3.00 each. DRACAENA INOIVISA, 3, 4, 5-inoh, $5.00, $10.00 and $26.00 per 100. ASPARABUS PLUM0SUS,2 and 8-iii., t4.00and 18.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 and 3-in., $3.00 and $5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, Jean Viand, S. A. Nutt, Castel- lane, John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Double, Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme. Salleroi, 2-in. pots, $2.60 per 100. GLADIOLUS BULBS, good mixture, 76a per 100, $6.00 per 1000. GERMAN IVY 2-in , 82.60 per 100. SCARLET SAGE. LOBELIA, VERBENA. VINCA VAR , HELIOIROPE. Double and Single PETUNIA, 3-in. pots, $3,00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. CEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. Easter Stock IN EASTER LILIES, HYDRANGEAS, GENISTAS, SPIRAEA GLADSTONE, RHODODENDRONS. Palmse Ferns and Decorative Stock. R. DREYER, Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. WOOOSIDE, L. I., N. Y. Winters The beautiful new white is still queen of the world . strong tubers, $10.00 per 100. Ingeborg Egeland the leading scarlet cactus, $3.00 per doz.; $20 per 100. O'her novel- ties and standards. Also double field-grown Hollyhocks, true to color, $3.00 per 100. Gladioli, Peonies and Hardy Plants. Send for catalogue. W. W. WILMORE. Dahlia Specialist, Box 382, DENVER, COL. FUase mention the American florist when writing^. 1905- Th E American Florist. 455 I Cyclamen | SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. Our well-known strain in five true colors (seedlines), twice trans- planted from flats, includine the fringed variety, well-grown plants, 91.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed. \ LEHNIG & WINNEFELD, HACKENSACK, N. J. CYCLAMEN SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. My well- known strain In five true colors (seedlings), twice transplanted from flats, including the fringed variety, well-grown plants, $3 00 per 100; J25.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAIL MADEW, East Stroodsbnrg, Pa. Pansies 200,000 Pansies Fine large transplanted plants, prize strain of the famous large flowering Bugnots, Cas- siets, Odier and Trimardeau. Stocky plants from cold frame, 50c per 100; 83.00 per 1000. Extra large plants coming in bud, 21.00 per lOO. Mammoth Verbenas, 60o per 100; 8500 per 1000. Stock!, dbl. white for Easter, 81 per 100:88 per lOOO, Dailies, dbl. white, 75c per 100; $5 OO per lOCO. Feverfew, dbl. white, 8100 per 100: $8.00 per 1000. Salvia Splendens, 81 00 per 100. Lobelia, dwarf blue, 81.00 per 100. Ageratum, dwarf blue, 60c per ICO. Roses. Clotilde Soupert, In bud or bloom, 1-lnch, 812.00 per 100. HILL TOP GREENHOUSES, <5 Gray Ave.. Utica, N. Y. Pansies Pansies 100,000 Now in Bloom, Extra large field- grown plants. They are the Kind Thai Sell. Per 100, 83.00; per lOOO, 830.00. ALBERT A. SAWYER. ^JScTaiist Successor to Thos. J. Corbrey, 23<33 S. Hariam Ave.. OAK PARK, ILL. Telephone, Harlem 2342. The Jennings Strain. Fine cold-frame plants in bud and bloom. Finest mixed colors. Ready April 1st. Price, 11.50 per 100. Cash with order. El Bi JENNINuSi southport, conn. «BOWBR or THE FIMB8T PAKBIES. GIANT PANSIES. in distinct colors or mixed. Stronj^ transplanted in bud, $125 per 100; 810.00 per 1000. Peonies in flne assortment.. Distinct colors, named sorts. 81.50 dozen; 810.00 per 100; 180.00 per 1000. CItinatll. large flowered, red. white and purple, good two-year, home-grown, 25c; $2 00 per doz.; 815.00 per 100. Panlenlata, strong, $1.00 per doz.: $8.00 per 100; 2!4-in. pots. 75c perdoz.; 81 00 per 100. F. A. BALLER. Bloomlngton, III. Gold Medal Canna WEST VIRGINIA. Dry bulbs. 83 00 per 100. Started plants April 1, $6.00 per 100. Stook llmlled. Speak quick. GUS. OBERIVIEVER, Box 219, PARKERSBURC, W. VA Wanted to Exchange. CANNAS and GERANIUMS, out of 2V2-'nch pots, for CARNATIONS, rooted cuttings, such varie- ties as Enchantress, Gov. Wolcott, Glacier, G. H. Crane, Joost, Boston Market, Lawson and Melba. ISAAC SPACHT, JERSEYVILLE, ILL. APRIL 12th. 10 A. M. 4 Greenhouses and about 10,000 Palms and other plants, 109,000 Flower Pots, etc. Send for descriptive list to-day. Ve give up growing entirely. J house, 15x200 and 1 house 25x160, six years old. May be had for $500. F. O. B. here or $600 on board cars complete. We have a greenhouse builder who will re-erect these houses at $1.00 per foot. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^^ 2059 N. Haisted St., CHICAGO. ^0,000 Blooming Plants for Easter 20,000 Pots of LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, at 12c per bloom. 4,000 CRIMSON RAMBLERS, trained in unique and artistic designs, fi to $25 each. 10,000 AZALEAS, 7 Sc to $25.00 each. 3,000 HYDRANGEAS, 75c to $5.00 each. 3,000 SPIRAEAS, $4, $5 and $6 per dozen. 3,000 ROSE PLANTS, $6, $9 and $12 per doz. RHODODENDRONS, $1 to $25 each. GENISTAS, $6, $9 and $12 per dozen. METROSIDEROS (Bottle Brush), $1, $1.50, $2 each, A large assortment of HYACINTHS in pans at $9 and $12 per doz. WISTARIAS, and other blooming Easter plants. — Cash or reference. H. C. STEINHOFF, Vtfest Hoboken, N. J. Bedding Plants. ^Perioo^ Per 1000 2J<-in. R. C. Alternanthera, August rooted 8 5.00 .60 Alyssum, Giant, double sweet 2.00 .75 Ageratum.dwarf, blue and white. 1.75 .60 Asparagus plumosus nanus, from Hats 1.00 Carnation. Mrs. Fisher, white and pink, for summer bloom- ing, strong, 3 inch 5.00 2.50 Cobaea, transplanted, from flats. 1.00 Coleus, in varieties 8.00 .70 Feverlew, Little Gem, true 2.50 1.00 Fuchsia. 6 named varieties 1.00 Geranium, my selection 2.50 Heliotrope, in varieties 1.00 Marguerites, white and yellow.. . 2.50 1.50 Petunias, double 3.60 Pansies, 300,000 splendid plants, ready to ship, 813 50, 810.00, $6.50, 84 00 and 83.00 per 1,000, according to size of plants; sample free. Salvia. In varieties 2.00 1.00 Verbenas, in white, pink, scarlet, blue and mixed, transplanted, flats 8.00 .60 Vincas. 3-inch, 86 00 per lOO 1.00 Vegetable Plants, price list mailed free. Cash with order. By mall add lOe per 100 on rooted cuttings and seedlings. LUDVIG MOSBAEK, Onarga, III. SPRING IS HERE. HARDY PEPFNNIALS MUST SOON BE PLANTED. We have a large stock of the Best Varieties ready to ship. Send a list of your wants for quotations. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ^'"'^ch. Lilies FO" Easter Have them shipped at once. They are in nice bud and will ship better than when in full bloom. They will open just right for Easter. We have them 3, 1, 5 and 6 buds, at 12!4c per bud. SPIRAEAS. Have these shipped at once. They are fine stocic and we can furnish them at 25c, 35; and 50o each. Order a dozen. They are money-makers. HYACINTHS. In 4-inch, at 81.30 per dozen. AZALEAS. As long as they last, 81.00, 8123 and 81.50 each. PRIMULA OBCONICA. 5-iach, 83 00 per doz. HYDRANGEAS. 6 inch, 75o and 81.00 each. Roses. We grow the following varieties and send you No. 1 stock. You may think yon have no room at present, but get in your order and tell us the size you want and we will have them ready for you. We grow over UO.OOO annually: VARiBTT. R. c. 2x2i4 2Hx3 3x3-in. Bride 81.50 82 50 83 50 85.00 Maid l.PO 2.50 3 50 5.00 GoldenGate 1.50 2 50 3.50 5.00 Ivory 1.30 2.50 3.50 5 00 Meteor 200 3.00 4.00 6.00 Souv. de Wooton 2 00 3.00 4 50 6 05 Aug Vic. Kaiserin.... 2.00 3 00 4.50 6.00 Perle des Jardins 2 09 3 00 4 50 6.00 Belle Siebrecht 250 3.ij0 4 60 7.50 La France 2.59 3 50 4.50 7 50 Pres. Carnot 2.50 3 60 4.50 7.50 Gen. Macirthur 4.00 6 00 7.50 1250 La Detroit 4.00 6.00 7.50 12.50 American Beauty 3 00 6.00 8 OO 12.50 Cannas. We have Florence Vaughan, Egandale, Chae. Henderson, Pres. McKinley, at f.5.00 per 100. Burbank, Austria, at -WOO per 100. All started in 3 -inch. Order quick. Boston Ferns. Our leader. Order 3, 4 and 5-inch at once. Also 2H-inch for bedding out. PLUMOSUS and SPRENQER1. AH sizes; 2H. 3, 4, 5 and 6-inch. Order now. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. please mention the A merican Florist zchen writing, COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS Versohaffeltll, Fire Brand, Golden Queen, Beck- with'9 Gem, Lord Palmerston, Queen Victoria and Fancies, 60o per 100; 85.00 per 1000. Golden Bedder (original) and Hero 75o per 100; 86.00 per 1000. A discount of 10 per cent allowed on lO.COO or more Coleus, More liberal discount on large orders. AGERATUM, Princess Pauline and Stella Gurney. SALVIA, Splendens and Jean Revenal, rooted cuttiuKS, 75o per 100; 86.00 per lOOO. FRANK A. PIERSON, '^"^c^S'n^.^^- 456 The American Florist. April /, I TAKE NO CHANCES When You Send Us Your Orders for EASTER SUPPLIES AND RIBBONS OUR STOCK IS MOST COMPLETE AND IP-TO-DATE. WE LEAD IN EASTER NOVELTIES. ORDER NOW. VELVET TWO-TONED CREPE PAPER, the finest yet. PEBBLED PLAITED PAPER, WESTPHALIA WATER-PROOF PAPER, WILLOW MATS, for plants and basket decorations, TWIG NESTS and HAMPERS, PLANT BASKETS, in variety, RIBBONS and CHIFFONS in all Flower Shades. ^ ^ S DO NOT DELAY YOUR ORDERS. M. RICE & CO. IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS LEADING FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE RIBBON SPECIALISTS 9IS Filbert St, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ASSORTED FERNS. $6.00 per 100, ready for fern dishes. Hardy Ivies. iS, plants 4 to 10 incl Cannas. 2M-lnoh pots, plants 4 to 10 inches in height, (5.00 per 100. Started plants out of sand, 4 to 10 inches, ready for pots, S3 00 per 100. Varieties, Queen Charlotte, Mme. Crozy, Alphonte Bouvier, Egandale and Italia. Cash with order please. C. A. KNAPP, Chestnut Hill, PHILADELPHIA. PA. BOSTON FERNS. Fine young plants, JIO.OO per lOOO. ZAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA $12.00 per 1000 Send Money Order on Little River, Fla. SOAR BROS.. Little River, Fla. GARDENIA PLANTS. (GRANDiaORA CAPE JESSAMINE.) Our leading specialty. Natural growing con- ditions here ideal; size tells its own story. We do not think they can be equaled elsewhere. !• year, 18 to 24-in., $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Dormant now and until February 26th. C. W. BENSON, Alvin, Tex. fflNODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TINY PLANTS, in 2 and 8-in. decorated Japan- I — \ ese pots, $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. RHAPIS, 5 to 15 shoots, 60 cents each. CASH WITH ORDKB. LARGEST GROWERS OF EASTER LIIIES. WOODSIDE. N. V. and WHITESTONE, L. I., N.V. 100,000 Alternantheras. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS. Brillianti.sima. the best deep red, 75o per 100; $6,00 per 1000, A. Nana, yellow, 50c per 100; $4 00 per 1000. P. Major, red, .'iOc per 100; $4.00 per 1000. Special prices on 5,OIJO or morK. DAVIS BROS., Morrison, III. Once transplanted, ready March 1. Seed taken from only the choicest stock — nothing better. $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. C. WINTERICH, Defiance, O. Money by TELEGRAPH. Order now, the TELEGRAPH GERANIUM. Will make money faster than any plant you may handle this season. A prize winner all over. Pronounced the finest on the market. Will sell off your bench at sight for $3.00 per doz., and give tone to your establishment. STRONG PLANTS, 2H-INCH, SIS. 00 PER 100. For sale by the leading houses, and Thomas Devoy & Son, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. DAHLIA KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA: The Best White Dahlia In Existence. My own importation. I con- trol the entire stock of it. Flowers double, of the purest white, 4 to 5 inches in diameter. A wonderful bloomer. Stems, 12 to 18 inches long. Plants 3 to 3^ feet high. The finest plants from cuttings. Good strong stock from 2i4-inch pots, $3.00 per doz.; .$20.00 per 100. Delivery May 1st. Orders filled In rotation. Early booking suggested. Highly commended by.the American Institute and the New Yotk Florists' Club. Address , , ,,,,,-— . , . ■. . i •■ •« A. L MILLER, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Cyclamen CHRYSANTHEMMS S"t«S EARLY. Yellow. — R. Halliday, Monrovia. White.— Polly Rose, Mme. Bergman, Ivory, Wil- lowbrook, Geo. S. Kalb. Pink.— Glory of Paoiflo, Pink Ivory. Lady Harriet, Montemart. MIDSEASON. Yellow.— MaJ. BonDaflon, Co.. Appleton, Yellow Eaton, Percy Plumridge. White.— Mrs. H. Robinson, Mrs. Weeks, T. Eaton. Pink.— Mile. Liger, Mrs. Prohin. Red.— Black Hawk, Mrs. Coombes. LATE. Yellow.— W. H. Lincoln, H. W. Rieman. White.- Mrs. J. Jones, Yanoma. Pink.— Maud Dean. Rooted Cuttings, $150 per 100; $12 50 per 1000. Plants from3H->n. pots, $2 SOperlOO: $20perlOOO. These are all good standard varieties. Only strong healthy plants used for stock. All cuttings and plants guaranteed strictly up in quality. Terms: Cash or satisfactory references. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Chrysanthemums I Rooted Cuttings NOW READY. A FEW OF OUR LEADERS: Wm. Duckham. Ben Wells, $2 per 100. F. A. Cobbf Id, Leila Filkini. $3 per 100. Mrs. Thirkell, $1.50 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri. strong 2}i and 3X-in. $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Send for complete list. No order filled less than $1. W. A. CHALFANT, Springfield, Mo. Chrysanthemum Novelties Merstham Yellow, White Coombes, Emily Mile- ham, Valerie Greenham, Mrs. H. A. Allen and all other novelties 50c each; $5.00 per doz. Mrs. W. Duckham, the cup winner, 7Bo each; $7.50 per dozen. Send for list. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N.J. Cannas* Kate Gray, Partenope. Pennsylvania, Boflnger, and a few others. Dry roots, 2 to 3 eyes, $10.00 per 1000; per 100, $1.25. HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX. Dreer's collection, in 3-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; 20O for $5.00. Coldan Clow, fine strong divisions, $5.00 per 1000; esOo per lOO. C. G. NANZ. Owensboro, Ky. JOHN BURTON, Assignee for ROBERT CRAIG & SON, ROSES, PaLMS, and Novsllla, In Dteorativt PImt*. Market and 49th Stt., Phlladalphia, Pa. The Brockton Dahlia Farm AVas froien up last year, but is thawed out this year, and is ready for business, with the finest collection of Dahlias in the United States. Send for price list. W. P. LOTHROP, EAST BRIDCEWATER, MASS. Please mention the American Florist to advertisers. 1905- Th E American Florist. 457 I BLACK STUFF FINE TOBACCO POWDER (For Sprinkling) I STRONGER Jind FINER than others Our free five-pound trial bag costs nothing more than the express charge on it. Our booklet tells what your brother growers think of it. We mail one on request. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO. TOBACCO POWDER HOBBYfSTS I 16 WEST ST., N. Y. CITY. NICO-FUME TOBACCO-PAPER INSECTICIDE BY FAR THE BEST. KiGOfUME, aHEtTS ARE READKFOfCiaE, iXO FOLDINO IS ' R£QUIR£D. JUST HAMG EACH SHEET FROM THE HOLE PUNCHED IN ONE END.THEN LIGHT LOWtR END. BLOW OUT FLAKEA^DLCT THE AHEET BURN FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN. 24 sheets, 75c. 144 sheets, $3.50; 288 sheets, 16 50 (only 2!^c each). PACKED IN FRICTION-TOP TINS Preventing Loss by Evaporation. Mfg. by Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louiiville, Ky. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUTACTURERS OP FLORISTS' LETTERS. . Thin wooden box nicely itauied and var- nished, 18x30x13 made In two sections, one for each size letter, given away with flrgt order of 500 letters. Block Letters, W, or 2-lnoh size, per 100. $2.00. Script Letters, $3. Fastener with each letter oi Used by loadinz florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. MEALY BUG "Niooticide is the only thing I have ever found would kill Mealy Bug in Green- houses." L. L. Cory, Fresno, Gal., Oct. 23, 1903. Tobacco Warehousing &. Trading Co. louisville. kentucky. FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin i-. Koppelman & Co., " SgyT'^^RK. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF A^irtlflolai X^ea-^ves. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX. YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. 4e? -West ^roena-wT-ay, i^TK-W ^VOIS^. Iron Reservoir Vases AND Lawn Settees, Manufactured by Mcdonald BROS., COLUMBUS, O. The largest manu- facturers of these goods in America, Send for catalogue. CUT FLOWER BOXES =K?J' The best, strongest and neatest foidius cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 PerlOtO Size No. 0. 1. 3r 4x30 $2.00 Sx 4^x16 1.90 3x 6x18 2,00 4x 8x18 2.B0 8x 5x24 2.75 4x 8x22 30O 4x 8x28 S.76 6x16x20 5.50 3x 7x31 3.00 5x10x35 650 7x20x20 9.50 3^4x5x30 3.00 Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, Box 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. A. HERMANN, 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. $1900 17.50 19 00 23.00 26 00 28 60 36.00 54.00 28.50 63.00 67.50 28.50 L BAUMANN & CO., Importers and Manufacturers of Florist Supplies 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Write for our New Catalogue F. Oat prices may interest you. REED & KELLER, 122 Wast 25lh SU NEW YORK. Importers and Manufacturers ol FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Galax Leaves and all Decorative Greens, New York Agents for Caldwell's Monrae, Ala., "Parlor Brand" Smilaic Please mention the American Florist when writing. BEST AND ihaapestl «LI.>IIOWN»r INSECTICIDE I .■the K.rket. I I For Sala b} 1 Soadsmev, J For Free Famiililet J Write to iTta Keitsck) j Tobacct I Prodoct Ca., Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, and All Florists' Supplies. SsHD Fob Pbiobs. 404-412 Eaat 34lh Street, NEW YORK. PREPARED PALMS. Painted Fan Palm Leaves, from $12.50 per 1000. Get our catalogue. Palm Fiber, Birch Bark. Cork Bark Moss, Attiflcial Flowers, Vines, Leaves. CLARE & SCHARRATH, 170 Madison St., CHICAGO. Clean and fresh ship- ment, direct from the swamp. 6 barrel bales, $1.26; 3 bales, $S.2S; 6 bales, $5.00. H. R. AKEIRS, Chatsworth. N. J. SPHAGNUM MOSS r HELLERS MICE PROOF SEED CASES. SEND FOR 1 CIRCULARS. 1 neller&Co.l MONTCLAIR, N. J. | The Florists' Hail Ass'n. Now insures upwards of 21,000,000 square feet of QIass. For paiticulars address John G. Esler, sec*y. SADDLE RIVER, N. J. Indispensable. Amebic AN Florist Co.: — Florists whom we have visited In Des Moines and other places tell us the Amebioan Florist is indispensable, and from an examination of the magazine we believe It so, so enclose $1 for a year's acquaintance with the Journal. EJnoe & Barnkt. r.*; ■0"% BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS . I SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. I rti nnr FNnPAViNG and ELECTROTYPE CO. I I 01 Every Description ! I^OIi OA.TA.trOOUK®. SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. S 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. J 458 The American Florist. April /, Cleveland. Business is a little better than last ■week, that is to say, more stock is moving, but values have not increased to any perceptible extent, except carna- tions which have stiffened in price from last quotations. Koses are still in over supply. Bulbous stock is moving fairly well. Smith & Fetters had the family order for the Andrews funeral last week. One of the items was a blanket of lily of the valley and violets which cost $250. The decoration of the Wade Memorial chapel by this firm was on a magnificent order, white lilac and American Beauty roses being used prin- cipally, with asparagus and smilax. They had, in addition to this work, twenty-five large wreaths to make up for the same funeral. The sympathy of the craft is ex- tended to Casper Aul on the death of his wife who died March 24 and was buried in Lake View cemetery March 27. Echo. -WRITE- 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICAGO, ILL., FOB PRIOBB OF Standard Pots Ttr^'eLlth and poroiity combined are the hRSt on the market Fiease mention the A rnerican flot-ist when writing, THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" PULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DCTROIT FLOWER POT MYT^ HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., R«p. 480 Howard SI., Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Standard POT^ Flower... ■ v^ * ^ If your greenhouses are within 600 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. tSth and M ttrseti. WASHINGTON. 0. fr Please mention the American Florist when writing. Red Standard Flower Pots Price list and samples on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. BAUER, Proprietor. PADUCAH. KENTUCKY. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Standard Flower Pots The WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY. N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, M.n-i..i„,.,. .1 FLORISTS' RED STMDIRD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PA. l(L.i.cir PEPPOTS SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., !!!k**"''"' Kramer's Pot Hanger The neatest, simplest, met convenient and 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 Jiow they are attached. Just the thing for hanging np terns, begonias, etc. Toucanm&ke room and money by their use. Try them. FOR SALE BY WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN. FLORISTS AND SUPPLY DEALERS. Price with wire chain ai shown in cut, 81.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, S1.25. Cadar Rapids, Iowa. I. N. Kramer & Son, Fiease mention Ike A merican Florist when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS ! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. - • Price per crata 120 7-in., in orate, H20 60 8 " 3.00 m.tm MASB. 48 9-in.,ln orate, IS.0O 1500 2-ln Price per crate , in crate, (4.88 1500 2M 1500 2M 1000 S 6.25 " e.oo 5.00 800 8M 5004 8205 144 6 " 5.80 " 4.60 4.51 8.16 48 10 24 11 24 12 12 14 6 16 4.80 I. DO 4.80 4.80 4.60 Bend for prio« Seed pans, same price as pots. list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging BaiketSi Lawn vases, etc Ten per cent off for cash with order. Address _^ HILFINGER BROS. POnERY. Fori Edwird, N. t Or AoensT Rolkik & Sons, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street. New York City. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. GEO. KELLER & SON, < MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for pilcei. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood Ave. , CHICACO. ILL. Please metition the American Florist wlien writing. Japan Bamboo Stakes IN LARGE QUANTITIES. 5 TO 6 FEET. WRITE FOR PRICES. SUZUKI & ADA, 31 Barclay St., New York. 1905. The American Florist. 459 GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sun dried; cut to exact sizes. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS Id lengths as wanted. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and lasting. Coming Into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Vsrious styles and sizes. Ready for prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all supplies needed in new or reconstruction work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. Illustrated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd si., CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writine Greenhonse Material of Louisiana Cypress and Hot Bed Sash Washington Red Cedar OUR FACILITIES INCREASED "^^^^^ OUR PRICES RIGHT OUR GRADES INVARIABLY THE BEST. Writo for CatalogLe and Estimate, when figuring on your new houses. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO. VAUGHAN'S "RAMS HEAD" Brand Sheep Manure Pure, Dry and Unadulterated. Sbee|i manure is ene of the best natural fertil- izers a florist oan use, being readily applied in either dry or liquid form. Contains all the ele- ments necessary for plant life. Our stock is saved under shelter and not leached. Price, f. o. b. Chicago, per 100 lbs., $1.00; per 1,000 lbs., 87.50; per 2,000 lbs., $14.00. Write for prices on car lots. VAIIGHAN'S SEED STORE 84-8S Randolph St., 14 Barclay St., CHICAGO. NEW YORK. Hease mention the A merican Florist when writinf^. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, tl.BO; EO.OOO, I&26. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Free. For sale by dealers. i Please menlio,- JJi^i/iiJc -/Fl^isl when writing. LoCKIsAND Loc ClrPRE^S Is Far MopE DURABLf|HAN PINE. rCjYPiRESSi sSash bars UPT0 32 FEET_OR L0I)1GER. GREENHOUSE AND OTfl^ER BUILDTNG MiJkTERIAL, MEN FURBISHED TO SifPERINTEND EfKCTION WHEN D^SJMD. SShd for our Circuits. THEA.TS+eakm3 lymfa^ (o.. LUMBER FOR Greenhouse Benches Ship Lap, Drop SIdins, Sheathing, Plooriniri White Cedar PosU, Etc. We are in a Special Position to Furnish "PECKY CYPRESS" Everything In PINE ind HEMLOCK BUILDINS LUMBER WRITE FOR PHICES ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER CO., Cor. Weed St. & Hawthorne, CHICAGO. Tel. North 1626 and 1627. Please mention the A met GARLAND'^ WILL KEEP %}k YOUR\ DES PLA( CHEAPEST BEST. SEND FOR <^if you doubt it tfy them ind be convinced, _,, 1 Send for descriptive price circular. of our Gutter is on Exhibition |1 . D. CariTIOlly, EVailSViilB, llll). Material From The World's Fair. WE OWN THE FIFTY MILLION- DOLUB LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION Here is a chance for Florists to purchase Thousands of Dollars worth of Valuable Material at extremely low prices. Such an opportunity only comes once. You must take advantage of It. Three Complete Greenhouses. Complete with all appurtenances, in- cluding the Flowers, Plants and Shrubs. Each house is 22x300 feet. They have Patent Ventilators, extra thick sash and regular style hothouse sash, size 3x6 feet. We will sell these Greenhouses either com- plete or in parts. They include complete heating systems. Over 50,000 Plants are in these Houses. A complete list of them with our extremely low prices mailed on application. HOT-HOUSE SASH. 5,000 Standard Hot-bed Sash, 3x6feet, heavy rail, in fine condition. PIPE. 10,000,000 feet of pipef orevery purpose. Standard black wrought iron, sizes % to 12-inch. Extra heavy black wrought iron, sizes 2 to 36-inch. BOILER TUBES. 10,000 feet second-hand Boiler Tubes, in good condition, square ends, 3, SV^and 4-inch. Will make low prices on carload order. 100,000,000 FEET OF LUMBER. Send us your Lumber Bill for our esti- mate. We can furnish yon anything in the line. Studding, Joists and Timbers. Mixed 2-inch Planking, dressed and matched flooring. Timbers In sizes 4x4, 4x6, 6x6, 6x8,8x8,10x10,10x12,12x12, 14x14 and in lengths from 8 to 80 feet. Interior finishing material. SASH AND DOORS. Thousands of Sash and Doors for quick delivery. Can furnish all sizes. Write for our Sash and Door List. RUBBER HOSE. 60,000 feet of Rubber Hose in sizesfrom % to 2V^inch. We are making very low prices on large quantities. ROOFING GLASS. 1,000,000 feet of Va. and s/g-inch thick roofing glass, good as new. 1,000,000 feet of heavy wire netting used under this glass, No. 14 gauge. LAWN ROLLERS. 25 Rollers, two sections, each 10x20 inches, counterbalanced handles. ROAD SCRAPERS. 12 — No. 2 American Wheel Scrapers. 25— No. 2 Western Wheel Scrapers. 35— No. 2% Western Wheel Scrapers. 12 — No. 1 Western Drag Scrapers. 12— No. 2 Western Drag Scrapers. 25- Western Railroad Plows. CONTRACTORS' SUPPLIES. 4,000 Steel Shovels. 500 Wheelbar- rows. 500 Steel Picks. 600 Mattocks, Lanterns, Axes, etc. 1,000-ton Bolts, Rods, Lag Screws, Tumbuckles and Washers. 150 Track and Lever Jacks. Thousands of other items of avery kind and descrip- tion. Furniture. Office Fixtures. Electrical Apparatus, ate, etc. Ask for our World's Fair Catalogue No. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. Watt 36th and Iron Sta., CHICASO. or WORLD'S FAIR GROUNDS, ST. LOUIS, Ma 460 The American Florist. April /, HARMAN The Florists' COAL MAN Let Him Quote Prices on Your Present Needs and on Your SEASON'S SUPPLY. We Can Make ATIRACTIVE PRICES on the following: Alum Creek, Pocahontas Smokeless, West Virginia Splint, Brazil Block, Indiana Hocking Lump and Other Grades. PRODUCER, JOBBER ANO PROMPT SHIPPER OF BITUMINOUS COAL 303 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. State Life BIdg., INDIANAPOLIS. 'Phone Harrison 3798 and 3799. FOUND! A place where new and old material for the complete erection or repairing of GREENHOISES can be procured in Exchange for Cash Economical florists get our prices on Glass, Boilers, Ventilating Apparatus, Fittings, Pipe White Lead, Paint, Putty, Hot Bed Sash, Etc OLD GREENHOUSES BOUGHT. JETROPOLITAN lATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. m: Beferences: Dunn, Bradstreet, and Broad- way Bank of Brooklyn. H. M. HOOKER GO. window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 59 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. STENZEL GLASS CO., GWEENHOUSE GLASS. French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudson St.. NEW YORK. 101 Portland St., BOSTON. n*'**'*--"-*'-*" ; Holds Class Firmly See the Point US' PeERi£SS OlftElnK Points u-e the but. No rlgbu or lefti. Box of 1,000 poInU 76 CU. postpftid. HENRY A. DREEB, 114 Ckwt»t 8«., Phllk, ra. Piease tngntion the A merican Morist when luriting. tVANS' IMPROVED APPAMATffS WPITt fOR ILLUSrRATtD -.ATAlOCUE QffA^fjf arrMCHmwom. ■^.*".*--r'-»- RICHMOND. INU Piease mention the A merican Florist when writinf;. Sprague Smith Company, MANUFACTURERS OF VV I IN LfO ¥¥ OLAIS!^* Greenhouse Glass a specialty. 205 Randolph Street, GHICIGO. The James H. Rice Co. •IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOUSE GLASS A SPECIALTY. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICACO. 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. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE b Stakes D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot- House Glass a Specialty. . , A merican Florist when -uj, .^^ 5 TO 6 FEET. MATERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGS, . VENTILATING APPARATUS. T GLASS AT WHOLESALE. iy St., New York. We furnish everything for building. Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 'SZ.'K['rN^'rYr' / 1905- Th E American Florist. 461 IIVIRROVED Greenhouse Boilers, 45 Erie St., CHICAGO. lP^F-» Our Louisiana Cypress Is thoroughly air-dried and free from sap. This is the very best material now odered to the trade for greenhouse construction. We have the largest stock of this high-grade cypress in the North, and can promise quick service in filling all orders entrusted to us. Estimates and designs furnished on application. We will be pleased to figure with you on your contemplated work. Our new detail sheet mailed on request. BED CEDAR POSTS. IRON FimNGS. HOT-BED SASH. LocKisAND Lumber Co. LoCKJtAND,0« J^ease mention the American Florist when writing. BARUND'S GUTTERS WILL KEEP SNOW AND ICE OFF YOUR GLASS. DES PLAINES. ILL. SEND FOR CATALOQUB. of our Gutter is on Bxbibition at tbe Chicago Flower Growers' Market, The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with »elf- ofling cups. The most powerful, least complicated, very compaol with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles In UBs and highly recommended by all. The only Drip Proof gutter on the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals for ilmpUoity or Iti working. Catalogue tie*. e. HIPPARD. Yoanotown, Obk Piease mention the American Florist 7vhen writing. King Construction Go. NORTH TONAWANDA. N. Y. and TORONTO, ONT. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for dis- tribution. Send for it. Piease mention the Ajnencan Florist uhen writing, LET US KNOW What you need in the line of lumber, pipe, plumbing supplies, sash and doors or anything in the buildiDg line. We have thoueands of feet of glass suitable for greenhouses and hot beds. Send us your bill for our estimate on anything you need In the above line, THE GARDEN CITY WRECKING S LUMBER CO. 47th & Loomis Sts.. CHICAGO. Jacksonville, Fla. — The Florida State Horticultural Society will hold its annual convention in May. E. O. Painter, of this city, is secretary of the association. 462 The American Florist. April I, Index to Advertiser*. Adveitislng ratei. . . .430 Altken Mark 438 AkersH R 457 AlbanySte'mTr'pCo . 463 AUenJK 437 AmerloanBlower Co.III AmUng EC 435 Andorra Kurseries..442 ABohmann Godfrey. 454 Baoker & Co 446 Bailer F A 455 Bassett & WaBhburn435 fiaumann L & Co... 457 Bftur Floral Co 456 Bay State Nurseries. 443 Beaven E A 434 Beck Carl & Co 441 Beokert W C II BensonC W 456 Benthey-Coatsworth Co 435 Berger Bros 436 Beming H G 436 BertermannBros Co. 438 Berry A A Seed Co. 441 Black Chas 443 Boddlngton AT II BostonLetterCo 457 Brant D Wood 435 Brant S D 454 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 440 Breltmeyer's J Sons. 438 445 450 Brod John 454 BrownAlfrdJSeedCo 441 Brown Bag Filling Moh Co 441 BrunsHN 434 Baoklev W T Co.... 454 Bndlong J A 435 Burpee W A & Co... 441 Byer Bros 454 Byer Floral Co 446 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 433 Campbell Exors E. . .470 Carmody J D 459 Chadwiok Chas 438 ChalfantW A 456 Chicago Carnation Co 446 Chicago House Wrecking Co 459 Clare & Sctiarrath...457 Olevel'ndCutFloCo. .436 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 470 Conard <& Jones Co. . 453 Cetsonas Geo & Co . . 433 Cottage Gardens Co. 446 Cottage Nursery Co.. 452 Cowee W J 459 Craig Robt A Son ... 456 Craig WmP 432 II Cross Ell 453 Crowl Fern Co 433 Cunningham D O Glass Co 460 Cnnningham Jos H.447 DaTis ABi& Son.... 448 Davis Bros 456 Deamud J B 434 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg 458 DeVoy Thos & Son. 456 Dickinson Albert Co.440 Dletsch A Co 469 DiUer Caskey & Co. 462 Dillon J L 452 Dillon's Mfg Co 462 Dorner F&BonsCo ... I Dreer H A 463 460 Dreyer E 454 Eastern Nurseries... 442 Elckholt Mrs Chas.. 438 Elizabeth Nurs Co.. 462 Elliott WmH 438 EUwanger&Barry . . .443 Bmmans Geo M 454 Ernest W H 458 Fenrich JS 437 Florist Hail AB»'n...457 Flower Growers Co. .435 Foley Mfg Co 469 For sale and rent . . .431 Ford Bros 437 Foster Lucius H 453 Freeman Jos E 438 Frets C&Sons 443 Frith Chas A V 441 FuehB Albert 4ij5 Garden City WreokinfCo 461 OardenersChronicle . 434 Garland Geo M 461 Ghormley Wm 487 QlbllnACo Ill Globe EngCo 457 Gode A & Bro 438 Gumey Heater Co. . 462 Gnttman Alex J. 487 449 Hansen Julius 463 Harman WmS 460 Hart Jai 437 Hartie Jno 460 HauBwlrth P J 488 Heacook Jos 453 Heller Bros 434 Heller & Co 457 Herendeen Mfg Co. .111 Herr Albert M 450 Herrmann A 457 Hess & Swoboda ... 438 Hews A H & Co 468 Hilflnger Bros 458 Hill The E QCo... I Hill Top Greenhous.455 Hinode Florist Co. . .456 Hippard E 461 Hitohings KIIX^AJ>BX^X>^I.A.. IMPROVEI ■ ^JENNINGS ^^^p^JI^QN GUTTER. VENTIUTWa IPPIRITUS. ©ISEIIIEF EIB/SX^[ IIS ForHeating Any, descriptiom of Building by: Steam or hot '. NS/y*a^ts out of sand, 4 to 10-in., ready for pots, $3 per 100; var.. Queen Charlotte, Mme. Crozy, Al- phonse Bouvier, Egandale, and Italia. Cash with order. C. A. Knapp, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Canna — King Humbert, 3-in. pot plants, 35c each; $3.50 per doz; $25 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Canna — New canna, Mrs. Wm. F. Hast- ing. Gold medal winner, St. Louis; height 3% feet; immediate delivery; $1 each; $9 per doz; $50 per 100; stock lim- ited. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-85 ElUcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Philadel- phia. Carnations — Rooted cuttings from soil. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Carnation — Wm. Penn, a promising novelty, at $10 per 100, 25 for $2.50; Queen Louise at $10 per 1,000; Floriana at $12.50 per 1,000. Big batch of cut- tings from sand ready. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings: WTiite Lawson, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Cardinal from 2-in. pots, $12 per 100. Larchmont Nurseries, Larchmont, N. Y. Carnation — Crisis (new), $12 per 100; Mrs. Patten, $6 per 100; Judge Hins- dale, $4 per 100; Lady Bountiful, $5 per 100; Buttercup, $3 per 100; Flamingo, $6 per 100; Dorothy Whitney, $3 per 100; Golden Beauty. $3 per 100; Prosperity, $2 per 100; Mrs. J. H. Manley, $2.50 per 100; Wm. Scott, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Floriana, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Lorna, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000 Eldorado, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000 Mrs. Joost, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000 Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000 White Cloud, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Mrs. Lawson, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Adonis, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Harry Fenn, $2 per 100, $15 per 1.000; Gov. Roosevelt, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Mrs. P. Palmer, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Mrs. E. A. Nelson, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Portia, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1.000; Queen Louise, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1.000; Dorothy, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnation — Carnation Bride, $6 per 100. $50 per 1,00( ; Phyllis, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Carnation — Wolcott, White Cloud, Nor- way, Lawson, Morning Glory, Mrs. Joost at $12.50 per 1,000; Enchantress and Estelle, $25 per 1,000; Flamingo, $50, And Crusader, $40 per 1,000; America and Prosperity, $12.50 per 1,000; Gaiety, $15 per 1,000. All plants shipped from greenhouses, Hinsdale, 111. Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago Carnation — Carnation Fred Burki. All orders booked now are for April de- livery. The Cardinal, best scarlet, root- ed cuttings now ready, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia. Carnation — The Cardinal; best scarlet in market todav: rooted cuttings now ready; $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. E. G. Hill. Richmond. Ind. Carnation — The Cardinal; best scarlet in market: rooted cuttings now ready; $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Chicago, $10 per 100, $120 per 1,000; Boston Mar- ket, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Belle, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Peru, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Richmond Gem, $10 per 100, $75 per 1,000; Crusader, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Adonis, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Estelle, $2-50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Indianapolis, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Phyllis, $10 per 100, $120 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Mrs. Higinbotham, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Nelson, $1.50 per 100, $11.50 per 1,000; Lawson, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. The best now ready. Lady Bountiful, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; White Lawson, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Crusader, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Cardinal, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Mrs. Lawson, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; M. A. Patten, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; M. Field, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Prosperity, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Carnation — Unrooted carnation cut- tings; Queen Louise, Portia, Crocker, Goodenough, 50c per 100; Lawson, $1 per 100; Gladiolus, bulbs, 75c per 100, $6 per 1,000. Cash with order. George M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Carnation — Red Sport, holly berry red, 2% to 3-in. flower. Immediate delivery; price, $1.50 per doz., $2.50 for 25, $4 for 50; all postpaid; $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Queen Louise, $1.25 per 100 post- paid; $10 per 1,000. A. B. Davis & Son, Purcellville, Va. Carnation — Strong rooted cuttings. N. Fisher, $5 per 100; Indianapolis, $4 per 100; B. Market, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Wolcott, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; Lawson, $1.25 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Glacier, $1.25 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Prosperity, $1.50 per 100, $14 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfleld, 111. Carnation — Carnation cuttings; Nel- son Fisher, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Mrs. M. A. Patten, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Crusader. $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000 D. Whitney, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000 Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000 Harry Fenn, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000 Manley, $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000; Fair Maid, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. Well rooted from selected stock. Same varieties from pots 50e more per 100. Backer & Co., Billerica, Mass. CtarysantUemums — Ready to ship now out of soil, good strong cuttings as fol- lows: 200 G. S. Kalb, 200 Monrovia, 300 F. Teal, 100 Glory of Pacific, 200 Polly Rose. 100 Willowbrook, 100 Golden Trophy, 100 Mrs. Robinson, 400 Bride, 400 Appleton, 400 Minerva, 200 G. W. Childs, 300 T. Shrimpton, 200 Vivland- Morel, 1,000 Nlveus, 1,000 Mutual Friend, 1,000 Halliday. 2.000 Ivory, white; 300 Ivory, pink; 500 CuUingfordi. 400 _J. Jones, white; 400 J. Jones, yellow: 300 Black Hawk, 300 Xeno, 1,200 G. Wed- ding, 1,000 Lincoln, 700 Maud Dean. 300 Nagoya, 400 Mme. F. Perrln. 500 T. Eaton, 1,000 Y. BonnafCon. Above vari- eties, $1.50 per 100: $12.50 per 1,000. B. Wells, Princess, N. Pockett, Mrs. W.. Mildred Ware, Mrs. E., F. Vallis, W. Duckham. Dr. Enguehard, $2.50 per 100. Gen. Hutton. F. A. Cobbold. Leila Fil- kins, L. T. Wright. $4 per 100. W. F. Kasting 383-87 Ellicott St., Buffalo. Carnation — White Lawson, Flamingo. N. Fisher, Crusader. $6 per 100. $50 per 1,000. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 464 The American Florist. April I, Carnations — Eclipse, our new dark pink; fine plants from 2-in pots, $12 per 100. Rooted cuttings, standard varie- ties. Write for price list. F. Dorner & Sons Co., LaFayette, Ind. Carnation — My Maryland, delivery January, 1906, $2.50 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Write us for other varieties. H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md. Carnation — Rooted cuttings now ready. All best commercial varieties; also some of tried newer sorts. First-class stocli. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Carnation — Carnation Robert Craig (scarlet), 1906. Order now for March delivery. $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Carnation — Carnation cuttings ; well rooted, taken from selected stock, clean and healthy. Lawson, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Mrs. Higin- botham, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000 Estelle, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000 Chicago, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000 Adonis, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000 Flora Hill, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000 White Cloud, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000 Her Majesty, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $1.60 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings. White Lawson, 5,000 ready to be shipped, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Lady Bounti- ful, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Mrs. M. A, Patten, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Daheim, $6 per 300, $50 per 1.000; Enchantress, $'?.50 per 3 00, $30 per 1,000; Boston Mar- ket, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; The Queen, S2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Mrs. T. W. Lawson, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; Gen. Maceo, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Mrs. G. M. Bradt, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Melba, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000. Grafted roses. Write for prices. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Carnation — Carnation, William Penn, 10,000 cuttings; 25 rooted cuttings, $2.50; $10 per 100; $75 per 1,000; 250 for $18.75. Frank L. Kohr, R. F. D. 3, Lancaster. Pa. Carnation — Red Lawson, at $10 per 100; $40 per 500; $75 per 1,000. W. J. Palmer & Son, Lancaster, N. Y. Carnation — 200,000 carnations: Queen Louise, Flora Hill, G. Wolcott, Chicot, Mrs. T. Lawson, Enchantress, M. Joost, Success, Pres. McKinley, G. H. Crane, America, Harlowarden, etc. Loomls Floral Co., Loomis, Cal. Carnation — Strong, healthy, well root- ed cuttings. Prosperity, Joost, Lawson and Wolcott, $2 per 100; Moonlight, $3 per 100. John Brod, Niles Center, 111. Carnation — Victory, to be disseminated 1906; $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000, 250 at 1,000 rate. Place orders for rooted cut- tings: White Lawson, N. Fisher and M. Patten, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000; En- chantress, $3.50 per 100. $30 per 1,000; Prosperity, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; The Belle, Lady Bountiful, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000; H. Fenn and Goethe, $2 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Lawson, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; G. Lord, Maceo, Cer- vera, $1.50 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Man- ley, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Five per cent discount cash with order. Alex. J. Guttman, 52 W. 29th St., N. Y. Carnations — Sturdy little pot plants from best cuttings, per 100: B. Market, $2.50; Gov. Wolcott, $3; Indianapolis, $4; Mrs. Nelson, $2.50; Mrs. Lawson, $2.50; The Queen, $3; G. H. Crane, Glacier, Loma, Florlana, M. Joost, Morning Glory, Pres. McKinley, $2.50; White Lawson, $7, and Cardinal, $12. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- vllle, O. Carnation — Carnation Candace, $2 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Dis- semination 1906. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., and John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. W. H. Watson, Lapeer, Mich. Carnation — Rooted cuttings ready now: Lady Bountiful, Phyllis, Chicago White, Robert Craig, White Lawson. Send for prices. Cardinal, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Crisis, new, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Crusader, $5 per 100, $40 per $1,000; Daheim, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Dorothy Whitney, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Eclipse, Dorner's, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Enchantress, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Estelle, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Lord, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Indianapolis, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Lawson, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Mrs. Patten, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Prosperity, fancy, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.76 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Red Lawson, $10 per 100, $75 per 1,000; Richmond Gem, $10 per 100, $75 per 1,000; The Belle, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Vesper, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Variegated Lawson, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; White Swan, $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, Green- houses. Western Springs, 111. Centaurea — Centaurea Gymnocarpa. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Chrysanthemum — Three new chrysan- themums. Majestic, Adelia and Madonna, rooted cuttings, $3 per doz., $15 per 100; 2-in. pots, $20 per 100. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Clirysantliemtun — Chrysanthemum nov- elties: Merstham Yellow, White Coombes, Emily Mileham, Valerie Green- ham, Mrs. H. A. Allen, and all other nov- elties, 50c each; $5 per doz. Mrs. W. Duckham, the cup winner, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. Send for list. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysantliemum — Chrysanthemums are our specialty. We have the best from raisers here and abroad. Our catalogue for 1905 describes them all. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Cbi7santliemani — Pine plants, ready to ship, from soil or sand. White, per 100: Estelle, Kalb, Robinson, Polly Rose, Wanamaker, $2; Eaton, $2.50; Bon- naffon. Snow Queen, Merry Christmas, Mayflower, Ivory, J. Jones, $2; H. Plume- ridge, $3. Yellow, per 100: October Sunshine, Monrovia, Major Bonnaffon, Appleton, Y. Jones, Y. Mayflower, Beauty, Mournler, Omega, $2; Y. Eaton, Golden Wedding, $2.50; Wm. Thirkell, T. W. Pockett, H. S. Valis, Kimberly, $3. Pink, per 100: Duckham, Cobbold, Bal- four, $3; Glory of Pacific, Pink Ivory, M. Newell, J. K. Shaw, Perrin, M. Liger, Lavender Queen, Richardson, Murdoch V. Morell, $2. Red, per 100; Oakla:nd, Paul Labbe, Black Hawk, $2.60. Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chrysantliemum — Rooted cuttings, Wm. Duckham, Ben Wells, P. A. Cob- bold, Leila Filkins, $3 per 100; Dr. Enguehard, $4; Mrs. Thirkell, $2. No order filled less than $1. W. A. Chalfant. Springfield, Mo. Chrysantliemum — Strong rooted cut- tings and plants. Leading standard vari- eties. Cash or satisfactory references. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Cbrysanthemum — Rooted cuttings ready now. All best commercial vari- eties; also some of tried newer sorts. First-class stock. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Chrysanthemum — Early chrysanthe- mums, $2.50 per 100; Ivory, Lady Fitz- wygram, Mme. Bergman, Monrovia, Omega, Opah, Polly Rose, Glory of Pacific, Wm. Simpson. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- vllle, O. Chrysantliemums — Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Chrysantliemum'^-Chrysanthemum Ap- pleton, Bonnaffon, Glory of Pacific, Ivory, and others, rooted cuttings, $1; trans- planted In flats, $1.50; from 214-in., $2 per 100^ L. J. Rowe, Titusvllle, Pa. Cineraria — Senary' s dwarf, budded, right for Easter, cut or 3-ln., ready for 5-ln., $4 per 100. Shellroad Greenhouses, Grange, Balti- more^^ Clematis — Clematis paniculata. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Colens — Forty varieties, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Cyclamen — Splendens giganteum hy- brids, in five true colors; seedlings, in- cluding fringed variety, $4 per 100; $36 per 1,000. Lehnig & Winnefeld, Hackensack, N. J. cyclamen — Cyclamen giganteum, best strains, all colors, transplanted; Sep- tember sown stock; ready for 2% and 3-in., $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000, express paid. A. E. Wohlert, Bala, Pa. cyclamen — Once transplanted; $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000. C. Winterich, Defiance, O. Coleus — Twelve var., 2^4 -in. pots, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Dahlia — Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, dbl., 4 to 5-in. diameter, stems 12 to IS-in. long, plants 3 to 3% feet high; stock from 2V4-in. pots, $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. Delivery May 1. A. L. Miller, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Dahlia — Dahlia, Mrs. Winters, $10 per 100. W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Col. Dahlia — Dahlia Sylvia, divided field roots, $2 per doz., $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dahlias — We wish to announce to the trade that we are successors to W. P. Peacock, dahlia specialist. Send for our beautifully illustrated descriptive cata- logue for 1905, now ready. L. K. Peacock, Inc., Atco, N. Y. Dahlias — Fine collection dahlias, $5 per 100. H. H. Kern, Bonner Springs, Kan. Daisies — $1 per 100^ S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Daisies — Paris Daisy, giant, 2-in. 2c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Deutzia. — Easter stock. Deutzias for forcing; strong, two-year-old field-grown plants, for 6-in. pots. Gracilis rosea, $1 per doz., $8 per 100. Gracilis Leraoinei, $1 per doz., $8 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Deutzia — Deutzia Gracilis, 7-in. pots, 15c each, $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100; Deutzia Lemoinei, 7-in. pots, 40c each, $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. __^ Dracsena — Dracsena indivisa, per 100, 2%-ln., $3; 3-in., $4. Storrs & Harrison Co., PalnesvUle, O. EASTEK STOCK. SOME GOOD SPECIMENS AZALEA INDICA, VARIOUS COLORS, 2% TO 5 FEET ACROSS. SOME LARGE BUSHES AZALEA INDICA ALBA 4 TO 6 FEET HIGH, WELL BUDDED. SOME GENISTAS PROM 1% TO 5 FEET HIGH. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 8 TO 12-INCH POTS. ALL IN GOOD SHAPE FOR EASTER. ALBERT WOLTEMATE, GERMANTOWN, PHILADELPHIA. Easter Stock — Easter lilies, hydran- geas, spiraea Gladstone, rhododendrons, genistas. .,_„_. R. Dreyer, Woodslde, L. I., N. Y. Easter ZiiUes — Hinode Florist Co., Whitestone, L. I., N. Y. Easter Stock — Spiraeas, at 25c, 35c and 60c each. Hyacinths, in 4-ln. pots, at $1.20 per doz. Azaleas at $1, $1.25 and $1.50 each. Hydrangeas, 6-ln., at 75c and $1 each. Cannas'at $5 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekm, 111. Perns — Boston ferns, 3, 4 and 6 in., also 2% -in. for bedding out. Plumosus and Sprengeri, 2%, 3, 4, 6 and 6 In. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Fern — Nephrolepis Scottii, 6-ln. pot grown, ready for 8-in., $15 per doz; 7- In. pot grown, $24 per doz.; 8-in. pot grown, $36 per doz. John Scott, Keap St. Greenhouses, Brooklyn. Ferns, Etc. — Boston ferns, for 5, 6, 7 and 8-in. pots at $26, $50, $75 and $100 per 100. L. H- Foster, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 1905- Th E American Florist. 465 Ferns, Etc. — Boston, Piersoni and Scottii ferns. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, III. Ferns — Fancy ferns, $1.50 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; galax, 75c per 1,000, $6.50 per case of 10,000. Laurel festooning, 4c, 5c, 6c per yd.; wild sml- lax, $5.50 per 50-lb. case; laurel and Princess pine wreaths. Crowl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. Fern — Boston fern, 2%-in., $3; assort- ed ferns for dishes, $3. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Ferns — Ferns in 4, 5 and 6-in. pots, strong, healthy, well rooted from bench, at 15c, 20c and 30c respectively. John Brod, Niles Center, 111. Ferns — Assorted ferns, $6 per 100; ready for fern dishes. C. A. Knapp, Chestnut Hill, Phila- delphia- Ferns — Boston ferns, fine young plants, $10 per 1,000. Soar Bros., Little River, Fla. Feverfew — Plants, 2%-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Feverfew — Little Gem, 2^ -in., 60c per doz., $4 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Ficus — Ficus elastica, 6 and 7-in., $6 to $9 per doz. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Ficus — Ficus elastica, 100 stock plants, the true Belgian Rubber, 7 to 10-in., 35c each, $20 per 100. Auction April 12. Albert Fuchs, 2059 N. Halsted St., Chi- cago Foreret-Me-Kots — Ever blooming for- get-me-nots, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Fuchslas^Fuchsias, rooted cuttings, 5 best varieties, 90c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Fuclisias — Fuchsias, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100; 2i/i-in. pots, $2.50 per 1,000. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Oardenlas — Gardenia plants and Jes- samine, our leading specialty. Natural growing conditions here ideal. 1 yr., 18- 24-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. W. Benson, Alvin, Tex. Qeraninms — Geranium Telegraph, bed- ding out, conservatory or window; strong plants, 214-in., $15 per 100. Thomas Devoy & Son, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Q-eraniums — Jean Viaud, S. A. Nutt, Castellane, John Doyle and Perkins. Single and double Gen. Grant, La Fav- orite, 2-ln. pots, $2.50 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums — 25,000 geraniums; by ex- press, $2.50 per 100, 2>4-in. pots; by mail, $1.50 per 100, rooted cuttings. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Oeranlum — S. A. Nutt geraniums, healthy, 2^-in., $3.50 per 100. John Brod, Niles Center, 111. Geranium — Root^ cuttings, $10 and $12 per 1,000. Albert M. Kerr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums — Ten var., 2%-in. pots, $3 per 100; 10 var., 3%-in., $4 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Heliotrope— Helio trope, 75c pir 100, rooted cuttings. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Heliotrope — Rooted cuttings, 12 vari- eties, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center. Kan. Hemerocallis — Hemerocallis Fulva, $2 per 100. H. H. Kern, Bonner Springs. Kan. Hollyliocks — Double field-grown, $3 per 100. 'W. W. Wilmore. Denver, Col. Hollyhocks — Dreer superb double hol- lyhocks, separate colors, $1.25 per doz., $10 per 100. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia. Hyacintli — Large assortment hya- cinths In pans at $9 and $12 per doz., for Easter. H. C. Stelnhoff, "W. Hoboken, N. .T. Hydrang'ea — Hydrangea panlculata grandlflora, 2% to 3 feet, $1.50 per 100, $11 per 1,000; 12 to 18-ln., $1 per 100, $8 per 1.000. Otaksa. red branched, Thos. Hogg, 2-yr. pot grown, $5 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Hydrang'ea — 3,000 hydrangeas, 75c to $5 each, for Easter. H. C. Stelnhoff, W. Hoboken, N. J. Hydrangeas — Hydrangea otaksa. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. ^_^ Iris — German iris, $2 per 100. H. H. Kern, Bonner Springs, Kan. Ivy — German ivy, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ivy — Hardy ivies, 2% -in. pots, plants 4 to 10 in. in height, $5 per 100. C. A. Knapp, Chestnut Hill, Phila- delphia^ Japanese Novelties — Tiny plants in 2 and 3-in. decorated Japanese pots, $15, $20 and $25 per 100. Rhapis, 5 to 15 shoots. 50c each. Hinode Florist Co., Woodside, N. Y., and Whltestone, L. I., N. Y. Iiilies — Japan and Harrisil lilies. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. I^Uium tonglflorum — 20,000 pots; 12c per bloom, for Easter. H. C. Stelnhoff, W. Hoboken, N. J. I^obelia — Lobelia, dwarf blue, $1 per Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. Marguerites — Two varieties, rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Ophiopogon — Ophiopogon Jaburan, golden striped, finest plant for dish planting, 3-in., $8 per 100; hardy as As- pidistra. Auction April 12. Albert Fuchs, 2059 N. Halsted St., Chi- cago^ Orchids — Cattleya Mendellli; also Lselia anceps and Oncidium tigrinum, etc. Write for special list No. 14. Orchid growers and importers. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Orchid — Orchid Cypripedium insigne, Al, 5-in. plants, $1 cash. Smith & Young Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Orchids — Orchids, per 100: Cypripe- dium insigne, $8; Cypripedium callosum, $20; Cypripedium Laurenceanum, $25; Dendrobium formosum, giganteum, $9 per doz., $70 per 100; Vanda Coerulea, 10 to 12 lbs., $15 per doz.; 12 to 15 lbs., $22 per doz. Julius Roehrs Co., Exotic Nurseries, Rutherford, N. J. Palms — 10,000 palms at reduced prices. Kentia, 3-in., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; 6-in., $9 to $12 per doz.; 6-in Kent. Forst, $12 per doz.; 7-in. Kent., $12 to $18 per doz.; 8-in. Kent., $24 to $30 per doz.; 7 and 9 in. Latania, $1.50 to $2.50 each. Ten large Cycas, 4 to 8 feet, $5 to $35 each; the ten for $125. One Chamasdorea Wendlandil, eleven feet high, worth $100, for $35. Final auc- tion April 12. Albert Fuchs, 2059 N. Halsted St., Chl- cago. Palms, Etc. — Growers and importers, palms and ferns; decorative plants. Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Falms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and deco- rative plants. John Burton, Assignee for Robert Craig & Son, Market and 49th Sts., Phil- adelphia^ Falms, Etc. — Kentia Belmoreana and Kentia Forsteriana. Joseph Heacock. Wyncote, Pa. Palms, Etc. — Latania Bor., 2-in. pot, seed leaves, $3 per 100; Latania Bor., 3- in. pot, 15-18-in., 2-3 chr. Ivs.. $12 per 100; Latania Bor., 5-in. pot, lS-20-in., 3-4 chr. Ivs.. $15 per 100; Latania Bor., 5-ln. pot. 20-24-in.. 4 chr. Ivs., $20 per 100; Kentia Bel., 2H-in. pot. 6-8-in., 2 leaves, $10 per 100; Kentia Bel., 3-in. pot. 8-10- in.. 3-4 leaves, $12.50 per 100; Kentia Bel., 4-in. pot. 12-15-in.. 4-5 leaves, $16 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City. la. Palms, Etc. — ^Palms, ferns and deco- rative plants. R. Dreyer. Woodside, L.. I., N. Y. Palms — Small palms from 2% -in., pots, per 100: Kentia Belmoreana. $6; Areca Lutescens. $4; Latania Borbonica, $3; Cocos Weddelllana. $8. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville^ O^^ Fansles — 100.000 now in bloom, extra large field-grown plants: they are the kind that sell; $2 per 100, $20 per 1,000. A. A. Sawyer, 22 S. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, 111. Pausies — 10,000 Giant pansies, strong plants from frames, 50c per 100; $4 per 1.000. Would exchange for good varie- ties geraniums or chrysanthemums. Frank B. Smith & Son, 57 "Vermilion St.. Danville, 111. Pansies — Pansy plants, small, 1,000 $2.60 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Pansies — The Jennings strain, cold- frame plants, in bud and bloom, mixed colors; ready April 1. $1.50 per 100. Cash with order. E. B. Jennings, Southport, Conn. Pansies — 200,000 fine large plants of the famous large fiowering Bugnot's, Cassier's, Odier and Trimardeau, 50c per 100; $3 per 1,000. Extra large plants coming in bud, $1 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15 Gray Ave., Utica, N. Y. ■ . Pansies — Rooted cuttings. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Fansies — 100,000 pansy plants, $10 per 1,000. Unrooted cuttings, half price of rooted. Loomis Carnation Co., Loomis, Cal. FardanthuB — Pardanthus, etc., $2 per H. H. Kern, Bonner Springs, Kan. Pelargoniums — Booted cuttings, 15 varieties. $2.25 per 100. „ ^ „ S D. Brant. Clay Center, Kan. Peonies — Choice" white; strong divided plants, 3 to 5 eyes In quantity Festiva maxima, 35c; Q. Victoria, 12c; Golden Harvest. 20c. Order at once, spring de- li verv Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. Peonies— Peonies and hardy plants. W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Col. " Petunias- Dbl. petunias, rooted cut- tings, 10 finest, $1 per 100. Rver Bros., Chambersburg. Fa. Petunia — Double petuniasi 2^i-in.. ^-'"^^^^^avi^Mosbaek^Onarga,^ ■ Petunias- DoubleTetunias, $3 per 100; seddlings $2.50 per 100. „ Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, u. ^ ^ Petunias— Double fringed ,Pet"nia. Six dl^inct novelties, labeled, $1.25 per 100. $10 per 1,000. .,, W. T. Buckley Co^^pringfleld, 111. Petunias — 10 best sorts, $1. Byer Floral Co..^jiiTvpensburg, Fa. "pStunias^^SF^varieties, $1.25 per 100, $10 Pergl,000.^^^^^_ ciayCenter^Kan- -^Sii;:;H^M7Vinks. six best varieties. 4-hi pots, 75c per doz., $6 per 100. 4 m. P°^='g'j^;y / Dreer. Philadelphia. "~pSmroses^^Prim?oses Cbinese ^|Obj^ co^^and Forbesi; $2 per 100, July 1 ^^VL'^^'^wCnmiingham^ Delaware. O. Boses— Crimson Rambler Dorothy Perkins. La France. $9 per 100, for not less than 25 of a kind. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark and New York. — .«-_-= The new Rose Wellesley In 2y?-°n pois at $25 per 100 Several thousand Bride and Bridesmaid roses In 2%-in. pots, $10 per 100; 1,000 rate on ^^Waban'^Rose Conservatories, Natlck, Mass^^ ^^oses— We grow over 100,000 annu- ally All the best varieties, at current prices. Send us your order. . ^ Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekm. 111. Boses— Gruss anTeplitz.Maman Cochet, 1 2-vear-old, $2 per doz.. $15 per 100: Her- ; mbsa. 2-vear-old. $2.25 per doz., $16 per 100: Clothilde Soupert and A. Beauty, Jl 50 per doz.. $10 per 100; Kaiserin Aug. Victoria and Paul Neyron $2.50 per doz.. $20 per 100: La France. $2 per doz.. $15 per 100; Crimson Rambler, 2-year-old, No 1, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; No. 2, $1.50 per doz.. $10 per 100; D. Perkms 2-year-old. $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100, and many other varieties. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boses — We have surplus following va- rieties: write for prices: 2-year-old own roots: Wm. C. Egan, climbing Clothilde Soupert: and Wlchuraiana hy- brids Robert Craig, Edwin Lonsdale, Wm. F. Dreer. ,„ ™. . Hoopes Bros. & Thomas, w. Chester, Pa. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it 466 The American Florist. April I, Soses — Roses from 2% -in. pot, clean, healthy stock. Bridesmaid, Bride, Gol- den Gate and Perle at $3 per 100;. Sun- rise, $4 per 100. Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City. Hoses — Sunrise, Notting, Anna de Diesbach, Boule de Niege, Gloire Lyon- naise, Magna Charta, Mme. Masson, Plantier, Chas. Wood, 2y2-in., $3; 4-in., $8 per 100. Strongly rooted. The Leedle Floral Co., Springfield. O. . .Boses — ^American .Beauty, La France and Bride. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Boses — Rose plants. Write for prices on hybrid perpetuals, hybrid teas, teas, climbers, ramblers, etc. C. M. Niuffer, Springfield, O. Boses — Roses, rooted cuttings: Chat- enay, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Uncle John, J2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Brides- maid, $1.50 per 100,. $12.50 per 1,000; Bride, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Ivory, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per l.OOOi Perle, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Roses, 2^ -in. pot plants: Richmond, $30 per 100, $250 per 1,000; Rosalind Orr English, $25 per 100, $200 per 1,000; Chat«nay, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Sun- rise, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Perle von Godesberg, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Liberty, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; La Detroit, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Uncle John, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; Kaiserin, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Bride, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Ivory, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Perle, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; A. Beauty, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; American Beauty bench plants, $6 per 100. $50 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Bose — Baby Rambler, ever blooming, dwarf crimson, 3-in. pot plants (graft- ed); ready April 15; $4.50 per doz. ; $35 per 100. IVz-va. pot plants, April deliv- ery, per doz., $3; per 100, $20. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boses — Young stock of roses ready to ship; from 2-in. pots: Bride, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Meteor, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Golden Gate, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Chatenay. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Kaiserin, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Wietor Brothers, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Boses — 4.000 Crimson Ramblers, $1 to $25 each; 3,000 rose plants, $6, $9, $12 per doz., for Easter. H. C. SteinhofC, W. Hoboken, N. J. Boses — Rooted cuttings Brides- maid. $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Bride, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Golden Gate, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Ivory, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. George Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Boses — 607000 grafted roses for forc- ing. Delivery April. May, June. Lib- erty, rose pots, $2 per 100; 314-in. pots, $18 per 100; Brides, Bridesmaids, Golden Gate, Kaiserin, rose pots, $10 per 100; 3>^-in. pots, $15 per 100. J. L. Dillon. Bloomsburg, Pa. Boses — Spring sales, Crimson Ram- bler, 2-year-old. $2 per doz., $15 per 100; 3-year-old. $2.50 per doz., $18 per 100; Dorothy Perkins. 2-year-old, $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100; Gruss an Teplitz, 2- year-old, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; Maman Cochet. 2-year-old. $2 per doz.. $16 per 100; Hermosa, 2-year-old, $2.25 per doz., $15 per 100; Clothilde Soupert, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100: A. Beauty, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; K. Aug. Vic- toria, $2.50 per doz.. $20 per 100; P. Neyron, $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100; La France. $2 per doz., $15 per 100; and many other varieties. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boses — Roses, 2% -In. pots, strong plants. Maid, Bride. White and Pink Cochet, $2.50 per 100. $20 per 1.000. American Beauties. 2%-In. pots, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; 3-ln. pot plants, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. C. W. Relmers, Station A, Louisville, Ky. Boses — Easter stock. Baby Rambler rose. Mme. Norbert Levavasseur, 1- . year-old, fleld-grown. for 4-ln. pots, $5 per doz., $35 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Boses — Roses, Ramblers and hybrids. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Boses — Hardy^oses. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Boses — JSow is the time to place your orders and insure getting good stock for planting. John N. May, Summit, N. J. uose — Rose clothilde Soupert in bud or bloom, 4-in., $12 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15 Gray Ave., Utica, N. Y. Boses — The , fine new pink rose. La Detroit, 2%-in. pots, $8 per 100, $75 per 1,000. General MacArthur, 2Vi-in. pots, $8 per 100, $75 per 1,000. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Buddeckia^Golden Glow, 4-in. pots, 75c per, doz., $6 per^ 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. salvia — Salvia splendens, $1 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. Salvia — Salvia, Mrs. C. N. Page, a new scarlet salvia of great merit. Besides possessing more than all the good qual- ities of other good salvias it can be had in bloom for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Write for descriptive cata- logue. 2-in. pots. $1 per doz., $6 per 100; 4-in. pots, $2 per doz., $12.50 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Pes Moines, la. Salvias — Salvia splendens and Jean Revenal, rooted cuttings, 75c per 100, $6 per 1,000. Frank A. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Salvias — Rooted cuttings and plants. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Salvias — Six varieties, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Salvias — Bonfire and St. Louis, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Salvias — Salvia, two best, Lord Faunt- elroy (dwarf). Bonfire (tall), $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. Saxifrag'a — 200 Saxifraga sarmentosa, superba. magnifica; $50 for the entire stock. Final auction April 12. Albert Fuchs, 2059 N. Halsted St., Chi- cago^ Smilax — Smilax plants, strong, 2%- in., $1.50 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Smilax — Smilax from 2-in. pots, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1.000. Good & Reese. Springfield.. O. Snapdracron^Three fine snapdragons, our giant pink, a grand white, and a fine yellow. $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit. Mich. Spiraea — Spirjea compacta floribunda, Japonica and Gladstone. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Spring' Stock — You will need some of the following for your retail trade. We guarantee quality; send your order now; we ship when you say the word: Hy- drangea paniculata grandiflora, 3 to 4 feet, heavy branched, $1.25 per doz., $10 per 100; Crimson Rambler roses, extra strong stock, $1.75 per doz., $13 per 100; H. P. roses, 2-year-old, named varieties, $1.50 per doz., $11 per 100; Clematis Jackmani and sorts, large 3-year-old stock. $3.75 per doz., $30 per 100; Am- pelopsis Veitchl, extra heavy, Holland grown, $1.65 per doz., $12 per 100; tree roses in assortment, strong 2-year-old. $4.50 per doz.. $35 per 100; Aristolochia, Dutchman's Pipe, extra strong. $3.75 per doz.. $30 per 100. Bulbs: Dahlia roots, in colors, $1 per doz.. $7 per 100. Caladium esoulentum, 5 to 7 in. in circumference, 40c per doz., $2.50 per 100; 7 to 9 in., 60c per doz., $4 per 100; 9 to 12 in., 95c per doz., $7 per 100; 12 in. and up, $1.75 per doz., $13 per 100. Cannas, good named varieties, assorted, 50c per doz., $3 per 100. Gladiolus, finest mixed, 15c per doz., $1 per 100. And a complete .Tssortment of all shrubs, vines, bulbs, etc. Write for prices on any stock In this line you might want. We can and will make it worth your while. E. F. Winterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Stocks — Double white, for Easter, $1 per 100. $8 per 1.000. Hill Top Greenhouses. Utica, N. Y. Swainsona — Swalnsona alba, rooted cuttings, 75c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Tradescantia — ^Tradescantia, rooted cuttings, 2 kinds, 75c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. umbrella Plants — Umbrella plants, 2- in., fine, 2c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Vegetable Plants — Vegetable plants. Price list mailed free. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. . Verbena — Verbena, 2-in. pots, $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. 'Verbenas — Mammoth verbenas, 60c per 100, $5 per 1,000. Hill Top Greenhouses. Utica, N. Y. 'Verbenas — 500,000 verbenas, 60 vari- eties, perfectly healthy. Prize rooted cut- tings, 60c per 100, $5 per 1,000; plantSj 2y2-in. pots, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. , Verbenas — Rooted cuttings, 30 vari- eties, 60c per 100. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. - Verbenas — Rooted cuttings, 60c per 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa. Vinca — Vinca variegata, 3-in. pots, $5 per 100. Frank A. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Vinca Variegata — Vinca variegata, 4^ in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100, $90 per 1,000. The Goshen Floral Co., Goshen, Ind. . Vinca — Vinca vine, variegated, $2.50 per 100. Jas. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Violet — Violet Princess of Wales, $2.50 per 100. Rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Violets — Rooted cuttings. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids. Mich. Zamia — Zamia integrifolia. $12 per 1.000. Soar Bros., Little River, Fla. NURSERY STOCK. Coreopsis — Coreopsis grandiflora, blooms large as Cosmos, most beautiful yellow, 1-yr. old, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Order now. Martin Kohankie. Palnesville, O. Grrounds — "Beautiful Grounds," an il- lustrated manual containing suggestions on lawn making, planting and care of shrubs and trees. Landscape plans, topographical surveys, etc. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. I^ilacs — Lilacs a specialty. Jacs. Smits. Ltd., Naarden, Holland. Magnolia — Magnolia grandiflora, per 100: 5-6-in., $5; 8-10-in., $8; 15-18-in., $15; 20-24-in., $20. Strong, pot-grown plants. Joe Browne, Nashville, Tenn. ITursery Stock — Rhododendrons, azal- eas, magnolias, lilacs (pot grown), hardy evergreens, etc. Catalogue 1905-06 free on application. C. Frets & Sons, Boskoop, Holland. Nursery Stock — Trees, shrubs, vines, small fruits and evergreens. Imported low-bedded 2-yr. H. P., climbing. Ram- blers. Standard and Tea roses, clematis, Ampelopsis Veitchi and Quinquifolia, wistarias, honeysuckles, snowballs, hy- drangeas, boxwood, azaleas, rhododen- drons, magnolias, bleeding hearts and peonies in great variety. Write for wliolesale price list. Frank Kadlec, 181 Johnston Ave., Lo- | gan Square Sta., Chicago. Nursery Stock — Ornamental trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials, etc. Bay State Nurseries, N. Abington, Mass. Nursery Stock — Philadelphia Rambler, field plants, 2 to 3 ft., $2 per doz., $15 per 100; 3 to 4 ft., $3 per doz., $20 per 100. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Nursery Stock — Trees, shrubs, vines, small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MorrlsvlUe, Pa. Nursery Stock — Wholesale growers of nnr.sprv .stock. Catalogue free. W. Van Kleef & Sons, Boskoop. Holland. Fseonias — Pseonias. Festiva maxima. $35 per 100; Queen Victoria, $9 per 100; Fragrans, $6 per 100. Gilbert IL Wild, Sarcoxle, Mo. Nursery Stock — Headquarters for hardy perennials; 12 acres conifers; 3 acres rhododendrons; 2 acres hydran- geas. Tottenham Nurseries (Ltd.), Dedemsvaart, Holland. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igo5. The American Florist. 467 Fin Oaks — Fin oaks. Andorra Nurseries, Philadelphia. Privet — 700,000 California privet, cur- rent prices; all plants hav9 been trans- planted -and cut back, except 1-yr.. mail- ing tliem good clean stock. Parties wisliing 5,000 or over, wlte for better rates. River View Nurseries, Little Silve'-, N. J. Privet — California privet clieap, 100,- 000 plants, 3 to 4-ft., ?4 per 100, $25 per 1,000; 2% to 3>^-ft., $2.50 per 100, $17.50 per 1,000; 20 to 30-in., $2 per 100, $13 per 1,000; 18 to 24-in., 2 years, $1.50 per 100, $7 per 1,000. Boxed f. o. b. here. For car or large lots, write before placing orders. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. Bhododendron — Best named hybrids, 20-in. high, $9 per -doz.; 24-in., $12 per doz.; 30-32-in., $24 per doz. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle, O. Bliuliarb — Rhubarb, $2.50 per 100. H. H. Kern, Bonner Springs, Kan. Bibbon Grass — Silver ribbon grass, field-grown roots, 15c each by mail, post- paid. $1.25 per doz., $8 per 100 by ex- press, not prepaid. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Shrubs — Hardy shrubs. Ramblers, etc. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Shrubs — Shrubs, hardy plants, climb- ers, etc. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester. Shrubs — Ornamental trees and shrubs. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. strawberry Plants — Strawberry plants $2 per 1,000. H. H. Kern, Bonner Springs, Kan. Trees — Fruit trees, ornamental trees, evergreens, shade trees. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Wistaria — Wistaria, large assortment for Easter plants. H. C. Steinhoff, W. Hoboken, N. J. Seeds, Bulbs, Spawn, Etc. Asparagus — 1904 new crop asparagus seeds. Plumosus nanus, 55c per 100, $3.50 per 1,000; Robustus, 85c per 100, $7.50 per 1,000; Sprengeri, 15c per 100, $1 per 1,000. Moore & Simon, 207 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus. North- ern greenhouse grown seed, 100 seeds, 60c; 250 seeds, $1.15; 1,000 seeds, $4. Southern greenhouse grown, 1,000 seeds, $3; 5.000 seeds, $12.50. A, plumosus ro- bustus, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $9. Decumbens, 100 seeds, 50c; 1,000 seeds, $4. Comorensis, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $7.50. Cash discount 2 per cent. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Aster — Aster seed, best German grown. Queen of the Market, % oz. 15c; oz. 50c; Victoria ^4 oz. 50c; oz. $1.75; Giant Vic- toria ^ oz. 60c; oz. $2; Pseony fl. Perfec- tion % oz. 45c; oz. $1.50; Semples branch- ing home growth H oz. 20c; oz. 60. Sep- arate colors or mixed. W. C. Beckert, Allegheny, Pa. Aster^— Seed of the Carlson, 1 plst., 20c; 3 pkts., 50c; % oz., 30c; 1 oz., $1. Branching or Semple, 1 pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; 1 oz., 60c; 1 lb., $6.50. Vaughan's upright white branching, trade pkt., 10c: Va. oz.. 20c; oz., 65c. Vaughan's upright pinlc branching, trade pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; oz., 65c. New everblooming Aster Ideal, trade pkt., 15c; >4 oz., 30c; 1 oz., $1. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and N. Y. Beg'onia — Begonia, single flowered, separate colors, 40c per doz., $3 per 100; mixture, 35c per doz., $2.50 per lOO; dbl. flowered, separate colors, 65c per doz., $5 per 100; mixture, 50c per doz., $4 per 100. LaFayette, 25c each, $2.65 per doz., $18 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs — Ward's high grade bulbs and plants. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 17 Battery Place, New York. Bulbs — Holland bulbs and plants, wholesale growers hyacinths, tulips, narcissus, crocus, spireeas, gladiolus, pseonias, etc. Special prices French bulbs, Roman hyacinths, Paper White, etc. Van Zanten Bros., Hillegom, Hol- land; G. Hylkema, care Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St., New York. Bulbs — Spring or fall delivery, 'or florists' use. We import to order, bulbs and plants. August Rolker's Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs — Bermuda Harrisii bulbs. July and August delivery. Chas. A. V. Frith, Hamilton, Bermuda. Cabbag-e^Seed Early All Head, 20c per oz. ; 60c per % lb. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Caladinm — Caladium, 5-7-in. circum- ference. 40c per doz., $2.50 per 100: 7-9- In. circ. 60c per doz., $4 per 100; 9-12-in. circ. 95c per doz., $7 per 100; 12-ln. and up, $1.75 per doz., $14 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and N. Y. Celery — Seed White Plume and Snow White, 10c per pkt.; i5c per % oz.; 25c per oz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Effg' Plant — Seed of New York Im- proved, 1 pkt., 5c: % oz., 15c; 1 oz., 25c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and N. Y. G-ladiolus — Gladiolus in variety. W. W. Wilmore. Denver. Col. Pern Balls — Japanese fern balls, 6-in. and 7 to 9 in. sizes. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. G-ladiolus — Gladiolus Angele, 90o per doz., $6.50 per 100: Augusta, 50c per doz., $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Brench- leyensis, 20c per doz., $1.35 per 100, $11.50 per 1.000: Ceres. 20c per doz., $1.25 per 100, $10.50 per 1,000: Eugene Scribe, 70c per doz.. $5.50 per 100; Mme. Moneret, 20c per doz., $1.50 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Gladiolus — Gladiolus bulbs and bulb- Ifits 3.11 SiZ6S e! E. Stewart, Rives Junction, Mich. Grass Seed — Chicago park's lawn grass seed. Write for prices. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Iiettuce^Seed, Black Seeded Simpson, Vaughan's select stock, oz., 10c: % lb., 25c.: 1 lb., 80o. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. tily oi^he 'Valley — Berlin and Ham- burg pips, $10 per 1,000; $22.50 per case, containing 2,500. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. lily of the 'Valley — Pips, largest and finest stock in splendid condition, $24 per case of 3,000; 2 or more cases at $7.50 per 1,000. J. M. Thorbum & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. lily of the Valley — Forcing pips. Julius Hansen, Plnneberg, Germany. Lily of the ■Valley — Pips, $12 per 1,000, $1.50 per 100. Good grade pips, $7.50 per 1,000, $21 per 3.000. H. N. Bruns, 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. aiushroom Spawn — Frequent importa- tion from England, always fresh and lively. J. J. Styer, Concordville, Pa. mcotiana Sandersa — Seeds in original pkts, 25c per pkt. J. M. Thorburn, Cortlandt St., N. Y. Onions — Genuine Bermuda onion seed, grown and exported by Wildpret Bros., Port Orotava, TenerltCe, Canary Islands. Pansy — Pansy seed, $1 per pkt., $5 per oz. Cash. E. B. Jennings. Southport, Conn. Badish — Seed of Scarlet Globe, Vaughan's select stock, 1 oz,. 10c: % lb., 30c; 1 lb., 70c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Salvia — Salvia splendens grandiflora, %-oz., 25c; ox., $1.50. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12-13 FaneuU Hall Square. Boston. Seeds — Rawson's Arlington tested seeds for the florist. Catalogues mailed free. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12-13 Faneull Hall Square. Boston. Seed — High grade grass, clover and tree seed. Conrad Appel, Est. 1789, Darmstadt, Germany. Seeds — Burpee's catalogue for 1906 Is now ready. _ W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadelphia. Seeds — Wholesale seed growers. Flower and garden seeds. A. J. Brown Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seed — Now Is the time to sow the new hybridized giant flowered Obconica primroses, as Carmine, tr. pkt., 50c, $1 per 1,000; Compacta, tr. pkt., 50c, $1.50 per 1,000: Buttercup Primrose grandi- flora, tr. pkt., 50c, $1 per 1,000; Baby Primrose, tr. pkt., 30c, 50c per 1,000; peppermint, tr. pkt., 30c, 75c per 1,000; cowslip, hybrid, tr. pkt., 50c, $2.50 per oz. ; garden carnation, tr. pkt., 50c, $2.50 per oz. ; candytuft Giant Empress, oz., 25c, lb. $2.50. O^ V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Seeds — Garden, fleld and flower seeds. Crosman Bros., WTiolesale Office, 503 Monroe Ave., Rochester, N. Y. Retail Store. 275 Main St. East. N. Y. Seeds — 3,700 acres of garden seeds in cultivation: wholesale seed growers. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Cal. Seeds — Flower seeds and bulbs; onion sets; garden seeds. Leonard Seed Co.. Chicago. Seeds — Florists' flower seeds. New crop now ready. Weeber & Don, Seed Merchants and Growers, 114 Cham- bers St., New York. Seeds — Seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. Fourteenth St.. New York. Sugtir Beet — Mangel wurzel and sugar beet seeds a specialty. Catalogues free. English correspondence. Carl Beck & Co., Quedllnburg, Ger- many. Telegram address, Samenexport, Quedlinburg. Sweet Pea — Seed of Dorothy Eckford, 10c per oz.; 25c Vi lb.; 75c 1 lb. Lady Grisel Hamilton, 1 oz., 5c; % lb., 25c: 1 lb., 40c. King Edward VIL, 1 oz., 10c: % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c. Lively, 1 oz., 5c; % lb., 10c; 1 lb.. 30c. Mrs. G. Higgin- son, 1 oz., 35c: >4 lb., 95c; 1 lb., $3.50. Flora Norton, 1 oz., '300; % lb., 80c; 1 lb., $3. 10 per cent cash discount orders over $2.00 all flower seed, cash inclosed. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Tomato^Seed of Earllana, 10c per pkt.; 25c per % oz. ; 40c per oz. Early Michigan, 10c per pkt.; 15c per % oz. ; 25c per oz. Cream City, 10c per pkt.; 15c per % oz. ; 25c per oz. Dwarf Cham- pion, 10c per pkt.: 15c per % oz.; 20c per oz. New Stone, 10c per pkt.; 15c per % oz.; 25c per oz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Tuberose— Dwarf Pearl, strong bulbs, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. Medium size, 60c per 100: $4.50 per 1,000. Arm- strong's everblooming, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Wholesale Cut Flowers. COMMISSION DEALERS. E. F. Winterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. E. C. Amling, 32-36 Randolph St., Chi- cago. B. H. Hunt, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago^ Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich. Holton &. Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St.. Milwaukee. Wis. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co., 52-54 High St., Cleveland. Ohio. Kennicott Bros. Co., 40-44 Randolph St., Chicago. C. A. Kuehn, 1122 Pine St., St. Louis. William Ghormley, 57 W. 28th St., N. Y. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. J. K. Allen. 106 W. 28th St., New York. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. Jos. S. Fenrich, 48 W. 30th St., N. Y. A. L. Randall Co., 19 Randolph St., Chi- cago. James Hart, 117 W. 30th St., N. Y. John Young, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Dia- mond St., Pittsburg. Rice Bros., 128 N. 6th St., Minneapolis, Minn. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 468 The American Florist. April /, J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Ford Bros., Ill W. 30th St.. New York. Julius -Lang, 63 W. 30th St., New York. A^. You"ni. & Co., 54 W. 28th St., N. Y. H. G. Berning, 1402 Pine St., St. Louls^ Charles Millang, 50 W. 29th St., N. Y." 'iraendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York Walter F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. Chas. Chadwick, Cor. Fulton and La- grave Sts., Grand Rapids, Mich. New York Cut Flower Exchange, John Donaldson, Sec'y, Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave., and W. 26th St., New York. Kdward C. Horan, 55 W. 28th St., N. Y. Alfred H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St., N. Y." Alex. J. Guttman, 52 W. 29th St., N. Yj Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., 1516-18 Sansom St., Philadelphia, Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co., 545 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower jpo., Ltd., 504 Lib- erty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. John I. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St., N. Y. William Murphy, 128 B. 3d St.. Cincin- nati, O. John Seligman, 56 W. 26th St., N. Y. GROWERS. J. A. Budlong, 37-39 Randolph St., Chi- cago. The Benthey-Coatsworth Co., 35 Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Flower Growers' Market, Ave., Chicago. 60 Wabash Sinner Bros., 58 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Geo. Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35-37 Randolph St., Chicago. D. Wood Brant, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. ^ South Park Floral Company, Heller Bros., New Castle, Ind. Peter Weiland, New Castle, Ind. Weiland & Risch, 59 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachu- setts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. _^__ Berger Bros., 1220 Filbert St., Philadel- phia, Pa. Wietor Bros.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Peter Reinberg. 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. John Wolf, Savannah, Ga. Retail Out Flowers. Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City. Mark Altken, 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Sievers & Boland, 33 Post St., San Fran- cisco, Cal. A Gude & Bro., 1214 F St., Washing- ton, D. C. Mills, the Florist, 36 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, Florida. Fred C. Weber, 4320-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. The Park Floral Co., J. A. Valentine, president, Denver, Col. Supplies, Sundries, Etc. Artificial leaves — All styles in hun- dreds of different designs. Rossig Bros., 497 W. Broadway, New York. Bamboo — Japan bamboo stakes in large quantities, 5 to 6 feet. Write for prices Suzuki & Iida, 31 Barclay St.. New York. Bulb Pans, Etc. — Bulb pans. Detroit Flower Pot Mfg. Co., 490 How- ard St., Detroit. Mich. Bulb Pans, BtcT — Seed pans, hanging baskets, lawn vases. Hilfinger Bros.. Fort Edwards, N. Y. Bulb Pans, Etc. — Bulb and fern pans. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pear! St.. Norristown. Pa. ^_^ Cape Flowers — Cape flowers, all col- ors -^- Hermann, 404-12 E. 34th St.. N. Y. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves., Detroit. Mich. P. J. Hauswirth, Auditorium Annex, Chicago. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. "Chas. Elckholt, Galveston, Tex. Hose — Hose in quantity. Chicago House Wrecking Co., and Iron Sts., Chicago. Hi^s & Swoboda, 1415 Farnam StTj Omaha, Neb. John Mangel, Cor. Wabash Ave. and Monroe St.. Chicago. Joseph R. Freeman, 612 13th St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Coal — Harman. the florists' coal man, will quote prices on your present needs and your season's supply. Attractive prices on the following; Alum Creek, Brazil Block. Pocahontas Smokeless, W. Virginia Splint. Indiana Hocking Lump and other grades. Producer, jobber and prompt shipper of bituminous coal. Wm S. Harman. 303 Dearborn St., Chi- cago. State Life Bldg., Indianapolis, Ind. Out Flower Boxes — The best cut flower box is full telescope; that is ours, at manufacturers' prices. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Pumig'ating' Supplies — Nico-fume, to- bacco paper Insecticide. For sale by seedsmen, 24 sheets. 75c; 144 sheets, $3.50: 288 sheets, $6.50. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, Ky. Pumig'atini: Supplies — ^Vaporizing pans for tobacco extracts, improved. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Pumig'ating' Supplies — The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. A free trial bag will cost you only express charges; the most effective, cleanest and quickest, as well as cheapest (10c per 100-ft. house) article to fumigate with. All aphis killed in one night. Our booklet tells of it — mailed on request. H. A. StoothofE Co., Tobacco Powder Hobbyists, 116-118 West St., N. Y. Pumig'ating' Supplies — Tobac^ dust for fumigating. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine St., New York. ^__ Pumig'atiniT Supplies — Extract of to- bacco, rose leaf insecticide. Best and cheapest all around insecticide on the market. For free pamphlet write to The Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. Qreens — Wild smilax, $3 per 25 Vo. case; $4, per 35 lb. case; $5, per 50 lb. E.' F. Wlnterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Greens — Evergreens, galax, leucothoe, mosses, etc. ,, _ The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Greens — Evergreens, fancy and dag- ger ferns, bronze and green galax. George Cotsonas & Co., 45 W. 29th St., New York. W. 35th Greens — Southern wild smilax, new crop. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens — Specialties: galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly. Prin- cess pine: all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves, 75c per 100. „ _ N. LeCakes & Co., 53 W. 28th St., N. Y. Greens — Asparagus plumosus, 50c per string. W. H. Watson, Lapeer, Mich. Greens — Hardy decorative supplies; high grade southern wild smilax. E. A. Beaven. Evergreen, Ala. Greens — Galax leaves and all decora- tive greens. „ _ Reed_&Keller,J^2JW\J^tJi^t^^N\jr:_ Greens — Dagger and fancy ferns; bronze and green galax, laurel festoon- ing, green and sphagnum moss. Ivy leaves, Sprengerl. asparagus, leucothoe sprays. Henry M. Robinson Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. I^awn Mower — The Clipper lawn mower. No. 1, 12-in., $5; No. 2, 15-in.. $6: No. 3, 18-in., $7; No. 4, 21-in., $8. Draft, money order or reg, letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, 111. letters — Boston Florist Letter Co., manufacturers of florists' letters. Block letters, y» or 2-in. size, $2 per 100; script letters, $4; fastener with each letter or word. Stained and varnished wooden box 18x30x12 made in two sections, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Mgr., 84 Hawley St., Boston^ UCetal Designs — Send for prices. A. Hermann, 404-12 E. 34th St., N. Y. pots — Standard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are best on market. A. F. Kohr, 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., Chicago. Pots — Red standards, full size, and wide bottoms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. Pots — Red standard; azalea pots. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St., Norristown, Pa. Pots — Before buying, write for prices. Geo. Keller & Son, 361-63 Herndon St., near Wrightwood Ave., Chicago. pot aangers — Kramer's pot hangers. Fit all standard size pots from 2 to 10 inches in diameter. Price with wire chain, $1 per doz. by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, la. Pots — Standard flower pots, carefully packed in crates. Hilflnger Bros.' Pottery, Fort Ed- wards, N. Y. Pots — Red pots. Sample pot and price list on application. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Pots— Red standard flower pots. Price list and sample on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. Bauer, Prop., Paducah, Ky. Pots — Red clay pots. Thin, light, por- ous. Sample orders receive prompt at- tention. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Pots — Standard flower pots. We can save you money. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Wash- ington, D. C. Pots — Standard flower pots. The Whilldin Pottery Co., Philadel- phia, Pa.; Jersey City, N. J.; Long Island City, N. Y. Pots — Pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co.. No. Cambridge, Mass.; Long Island City, N. Y. Printing — Best engravings and illus- trations of every description for cata- logues. Send for estimates. Globe Engraving & Electrotype Co., 404-27 Dearborn St.. Chicago. Bibbon — Ribbon specialists. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St., Phila- delphia-^ Seed Ba^s — For the trade. Pull line in Manila, white, amber or colored laid papers. The Brown Bag Filling Ma- chine Co., Fitchburg, Mass. Seed Cases — Heller's mice proof seed cases. Heller & Co., Montclair, N. J. Shipping Boxes, Etc. — Cut flower boxes, waterproof, corner lock style. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Cash. , , ^^. Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, Ohio. "Smilax — 100,000 smilax. Ready June 1. Send for prices. „ Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Stakes — We can save you money on galvanized wire rose stakes and tying Igoe Bros., 226 N. 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. ^ . Supplies — Importers and manufactur- ers of florists' supplies. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. N. Y. Supplies — Manufacturers and Import- ers. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St., Phil- adelphia. Pa. Supplies — Importers, Jobbers, manu- facturers of florists' supplies; western C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 1905- Th E American Florist. 469 Supplies — Importers and manufactur- ers of florists' supplies. Write for our new catalogue F; our prices may inter- est you. L. Baumann & Co., 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Supports, Carnation — Model extension carnation supports. Igoe Bros., 226 N. 9th St., Brooklyn. Tobacco Stems — Fresh tobacco stems, $1.50 per bale of 300 lbs. W. C. Beckert, Allegheny, Pa. Vases — Iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. Manufactured by McDonald Bros., Columbus, O. Wired Toottpicks — $1.50 per 10,000, $6.25 per 50,000. Sample free. Manufactured by W. J. Cowee, Berlin, New York. Wire Work — None made as good at our prices. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Wire Work — E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wire Work — Largest wire work mak- ers in the west. B. F. Winterson Co., 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Construction Materials, Boilers, Etc. Boilers — The Pierson boiler for water or steam; a coal saver. Adapted to use any kind of fuel. The Pierson-Sefton Co., West Side . Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Boilers — Boilers and boiler tubes. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Boilers — Get our prices. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers — Hitchings New Mogul boilers for hot water or steam. Hot water radi- ation from 4,200 square feet and up. Steam radiation from 2,500 square feet and up; Horticultural architects and builders. Hitchings & Co., 233 Mercer St., New York. Boilers — Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Steam and hot water. Giblin & Co., Utica, N. Y. Boilers — Improved greenhouse boiler, made of best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Kroeschell Bros. Co., 45 Erie St., Chi- cago. Boilers — "Entirely satisfactory." That's what prominent florists say of the celebrated Furman boilers. Particularly well adapted for greenhouse heating. Write for illustrated catalogue and spe- cial florists' prices. The Herendeen Mfg. Co., Dept. Am,, Geneva, N. Y. Boilers — Send for prices and cata- logues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Bngrlnes — Two streams of water for 1 hour cost 2 cents if you use a Stand- ard pumping engine. Catalogue A will tell you how it does it. The Standard Pump & Engine Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Boilers — ^Water tube steam boiler. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, New York^ Boilers — About "Burnham" boilers. Write today to our New York office for our greenhouse heating and ventilating catalogue. Lord cfc Burnham Co., St. James Bldg.. 1133 Broadway. Gen- eral office and works, Irvington-on-Hud- son, N. T. Heaters— Crop insurance. Life insur- ance is valuable because it guarantees outcome. "Gurney" heaters, "Bright Idea," "Doric" and "400 Series" do the same for your hothouse: they guarantee the crop. Save 20 per cent on coal bill; produce an even heat; simple to operate; wear longer than others. Don't buy or exchange until you Investigate. Gurnev Heater Mfg. Co.. 74 Franklin St., Boston, Mass.; Ill Fifth Ave., New York Clty^ Boilers — 54-in. 16 ft., boilers tubular, 50 4-in. flues, No. 75 Martin shaking grates, and a 14x24 ft. iron pan. Come at once; we must sell. Auction April 12. Albert Fuchs, 2059 N. Halsted St., Chi- cago. Building: Material — Lumber for green- house benches. Ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. We are in special position to fur- nish "Pecky Cypress"; everything in pine and hemlock building lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Cor. Weed St. and Hawthorne, Chicago. Building- material — Gulf cypress green- house material. Hot bed sash. We fur- nish everything for building. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. .BUiiaiug' juiaxeriai — Hot t>ed sasa and buiiuing lumber. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. 1. .Buuaing waterxal — Cypress is lar more aurable than pine. Cypress sasii oars up lo 32 teet or longer. Greenhouse ana omer building material. Men lur- nisned to superiniend erection wnen de- sired. 'xne A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Nepon- set, Boston, Mass. Building Material — Every type of greenhouse manufactured, also all greenhouse flttings. The Pierson-Seiton Co., West Side Ave., Jersey City, iS. J. Building Material — Sun cured cypress, greeniiouse material, also hotbea sash. Tennessee red cypress posts, PecKy cypress bench lumoer. Foley Mig. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chi- cago. Building Material — Greenhouse mate- rial and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Washington red cedar. Our lacilities increased; our grades invari- ably the best; our prices right. Write lor catalogue and estimate wnen figuring on your new houses. A. Uietsch Co., 615-21 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Building Material — Greenhouse mate- rial of any description. John C. Moninger Co., 412-22 Haw- thorne Ave., Chicago. Glass — Importers and jobbers; green- iiouse glass a specialty. Window glass The James H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabasli Ave.. 34-40 So. Water St., Chicago. Building Material — Our designs em- body best features greenhouse construc- tion; best grade gull cypress used. Red cedar posts, iron fittings, hotbed sash. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. Building Material -*— Material from World's Fair, hothouse sash, pipe, 100,- 000,000 feet of lumber, sash and doors. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago, or World's Fair Grounds, St. Louis. Qlass — Window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Qlass — French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St., New York; 101 Portland St., Boston. Qlass — Roofing glass, etc. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 36th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Qlass — Glass at wholesale. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Qlass — Good brands, quick shipments, large stock; warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp. Partridge & Co., 22d St. and Union Place. Chicago. Qlass — Tank window glass. Hothouse glass a specialty. D. C. Cunningham Glass Co., Pitts- burg^^ Qlass — Plate and window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. Sprague-Smith Co., 205 Randolph St., Chicago Qlass — Greenhouse glass. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Qlazlng Points — See the point? Holds glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 points, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Greenliouses — Two greenhouses, 6 yrs. old, complete; benches, ventilators, pipes, etc., like new. All Moninger; one 25x 160, one 15x200, for $500 f. o. b. Chicago; 50c per foot extra if packed on car. Auction April 12. Albert Fuchs, 2059 N. Halsted St.. Chi- cago. Qreenliouse Construction — Eureka greenhouses the best and lowest in price. All houses erected at factory and shipped to purchasers with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so any person can put up. Dillon Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Blooms- burg, Pa. u-utters — i\ew aupiex gutter, only drip proof gutter on tne maiKet. J!J. Hippard, loungstown, O. U-utters— Garlana s gutters will keep snow ami ice oil your glass. ^ sample 01 our gutter is on eiuionion at i-ni- cago Flower Uroweia iviaricet. Send tor catalogue. Geo. M. Garland, Pes Plaines, 111. Gutters — Jennings improved iron gut- ter. Diner, caSKey &. Co., Sixth and Berk Sts., Pniladelpnia. Iron nttings — Patent iron bench fit- tings and root supports. Diller, CasKcy i^i Co., Uth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Iron fittings, lite. — aend for prices. Lockland Lumber Co., LocKland, U. Paint, Putty, »itc. — ine J as. H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave., Cnicago. Paint, Putty, lite — H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randolph at., Chicago. Paint, Putty, Jitc, — Metropolitan Mate- rial Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Pipes, Iron I'ltcings, Etc. — Galvanized iron sash hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks, U bolts, galvanized turn buckles and wire. Fittings for purline and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chi- cago. Pipes and Iron Fittings — S. Jacobs Ik Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, iNew York. Pots — 100,000 flower pots at half price at greenhouses; 15 per cent extra if packed; from 2 in. to 6 in. Will ex- change for cut flower.'i or blooming plants. Auction April 12. Albert Fuchs, 2059 N. Halsted St., Chi- cago. Steam Traps — Steam traps save coal. Return steam trap, used by up-to-date greenhouse men, returns condensed water from the heating coils in green- iiouse. Have been in use over 30 years. Insures an even temperature. Albany Steam Trap Co., Albany, N. Y. Steam Traps — The Standard return steam trap has no equal for its simplic- ity of working. E. Hippard, Youngstown, Ohio. Steam Traps — Morehead traps insure free circulation in coils. Save fuel. American Blower Co., Detroit, Mich. Ventilating Apparatus — Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-1373 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. "Y. VentUators — We furnish high grade ventilating apparatus, raising the sashes in greenhouses and other build- ings. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broad- way, N. Y. General office and works, Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y. Ventilators — The New Departure ven- tilating appliance, cheapest and best. If you doubt, try it and be convinced. J. D. Carmody. Evansville, Ind. Ventilating Apparatus — Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ventilating Apparatus — Send for cir- culars. Diller. Caskey & Co., Cor. 6th and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Ventilators — Evans' improved Chal- lenge ventilating apparatus. Quaker City Machine Works, Rlch- mond, Ind. Ventilators — The Standard ventilating machinery; original machine with self- oiling cups: most powerful, least com- plicated, very compact. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 470 The American Florist. April i\ TentUatoTS — Foley ventilating appar- atus. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chicago. Tentllatoxs — ^Hand ventilators, etc. The King Construction Co., N. Tona- wanda, N. T. ,, „ , x Atlanta Floral Company, 41 Peach tree St., Atlanta, Ga. Wire Work — Best work, lowest prices. Located in Flower Growers' Market. Howe & Taylor Mfg. Co., 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. BOOKS FOR nORISTS. The time Is coming along when theM »re needed and opportunity at hand for reading them. Every one of the foUowlnt ■bould be In your library. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. (Powell). — A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A vol- ume of 140 pages, with twenty-two illustrations. 50 cents. AspABAQtrs (Hexamer). — A practical treatise on the planting, cultivation, harvesting and preserving of aspara- gus, with notes on its history and bot- any. This book is mainly devoted to the culinary kinds of asparagus, but there is also some reference to the ornamental species. 50 cents. The Goldfish (Mulertt). — A num- ber of florists find goldfish an attract- ive and paying addition to their busi- ness. The best advice is given in every department of the subject, including construction and care • f the parlor aquarium, in this volume of 160 pages, handsomely illustrated. $2.00. Greenhouse Construction (Taft). — It 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. Handy Manual (J. W. Johnson). — A new work, fully illustrated with plans, etc., on greenhouse heating and ventilating, by a practical steam and hot water heating engineer of long experience. Replete with valuable information. 125 pages. $1.00. IiANDSCAPE Gardening (Waugh). — This is a very useful little book on the art of landscape gardening. It will be found exceptionally valuable to ama- teurs, as it covers in detail the numer- ous problems that come to the owners of small gardens. It is freely illus- trated and the pictures have been chosen with a view ' > informing the reader rather than decorating the book. 50 cents. Mushrooms: How to Grow Them (Falconer). — The only American book on the subject, 29 illustrations. Writ- ten by a practical mushroom grower who tells the whole story so tersely and plainly that a child can understand it. This book has increased mushroom growing in this country three fold in three years. $1.50. Success in Market Gardening (Eawson). — Written by one of the most prominent and successful market gardeners in the country, and who has the largest glasshouses for forcing vege- tables for market in America. Outdoor and indoor crops are treated. Illus- trated, $1.00. 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. Heating and Ventilatino Build- ings (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 (Baldwin). — 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 Henderson). — A guide to the success- ful propagation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. $1.50. 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 under- stand. The 144 pages are freely illus- trated. 50 cents. The Principles of Fruit Growing (Bailey). — The entire subject of fruit culture is treated 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. American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. The Mower tbat will Kill all the Weed* in Your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut 80 they do not go to seed and cut your grass without breaking the small feeders of roots, the erass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do tl. Ask your doalor for them. If they have not got them, below Is the price: No. 1— 12-iii. Mower, $5: No. S— 15-in. Mower, $6; No. 3— 18- in. Mower, $7; No. 4— 2l-in. Mower, $8. Send draft, money-order or reg. letter. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing. LeMoniteurd'Horticulture For Horticulturists and Orcliid Growers. Edited at Pabis by Luclen Cliaure and Otto Ballif. The representative Gardening Paper of French Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen. Sample copies free, ihe largest circulation in France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland. Twice every month. Subscription per year: With the colored plates, {2.30; without the colored plates, S1.30. 14 Rue de Sevres 14, PARIS, France. GREAT BRITISH SUCCESS \ CAMPBELL'S PITENT SULPHUR VAPORISER. An apparatus which safely vaporlsea sulphur in greenhouses to cure Mildew and Disease attacks on Roses, Vines, Tomatoes, Chrysanthemums, Cucum- bers, Strawberries, Etc. Also kills that dreaded pest Red Spider. Hundreds of Unsolicited Testimonials. Royal Irish Nurseries, Newtownards, Co. Down, May 13, 1903. Please send us another of your Patent Sulphur Vaporisers, and much oblige. We are very pleased with results obtained from that sent. Alex. Dickson Si Sons, Ltd. The Nurseries, Exmouth, Devon, October 17, 1903. I have given your Patent Sulphur Vaporisers a thorough trial, and am more than pleased with the result. Generally, before housing ray Show Chrysan- themum Plants each one is laid on its side and well syringed with some kind of Fungicide, with the idea of destroying any Mildew or other disease. This is a tiresome and expensive item where several thousands of plants have to be so treated. With your Sulphur Vaporiser this is obviated, for after thoroughly vapor- ising the house every spot or symptom of Mildew has disappeared. One variety was badly infected, and after the treatment mentioned I have been interested to note the gradual disappearance of the Mildew. The expanding blooms were in no way injured by the sulphur, and I consider the Vaporisers have already paid their cost. W. J. Godfrey, Chrysanthemum Specialist. The Gardeners' Chronicle, page 32, January 14, 1905, states. Vine Mildew: W. A correspondent who at our request made trial of Campbell's Patent Vapor- iser was thoroughly satisfied with the result, and recommends its use in glass houses in which Grape Vines, Peaches, Cucumbers, Roses, Chrysanthemums and similar plants are grown. The principle consists in heating the sulphur In a vessel having a funnel- shaped outlet, the tube of which is loosely closed by a pyrlform hollow glass ball, which rises or falls according to the pressure of the hot sulphur vapor inside thus allowing of the passage of the sulphur vapor, but at the same time preventing the entrance of not air into cylinders where It could set Are to the heated sulphur. Prices and further particulars from Importers: VACGHAN'8 SEED STORE, 14 Barclay St.. New York. A. T. BODDINGTON, 343 West 14th St., New York. BLACKIE BROS., 44 Allen St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, Can. The American Patent Rights of this apparatus are on sale. For particulars apply EXORS. R. CAMPBELL, Water St., Manchester, England. fm ^^M E Rj cmM 'l^w^T Rmerica is "L.o Frou/ af the JIessbIi there may be mare camfnrt Rmidships, but we are the £rst ta touch Unknown Seas, Vol. XXIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 8, 1905. No. 879 IfLii!^ ^m^mmm IFiL@iii!@7 TWBinTKTH YEAB. Copyright 1905, by American Florist Company- Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Ptjblibhei) bvert Satttbbat by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 3^4 Dearborn St., Chicago. Eastern Office: 439 SIxtb Ave., New York. Subscription, fl.OO a year. To Europe, 83.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, president; J. R. Freeman, Washington, D. C., vice-presi- dent; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Room 11, Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil fliity. Pa., treasurer. Twenty-flrst annual meeting at Washington, D. C, August, 1905. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Boston, 1906. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., March, 1906. Wm, J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass., secretary. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Exhibition iit Chicago about June 15. Arthur H. Fewkes. Newton Highlands, Mass., secretary. J. B. Deamud, 51 Wubash Avenue, Chicago, exhibition mamiger. THE American Florist Society of American Florists. THE TRADE EXHIBITS. The following editorial note appeared in our issue of March 11 and subjoined comments from prominent trade firms and exhibitors have been received with regard to it: The elaborate and expensive trade dis- plays made by various concerns at the annual conventions of the Society of Ameri- can Florists are worthy of more substantial reward than mere mention in the society's reports. To summarize the matter briefly, I would state that with the extensive ex- hibits which we have annually made at the exhibitions of the Society of Ameri- can Florists, we fully realize and appre- ciate the expense connected with same, especially so when the place of meet- ing is at distant points, making it necessary to ship the more tender stock by express, to which must be added the cost of floor space, which in a large display is not a small item. However, I would, by no means, endorse a policy which would offer a cash premium for a trade display. The object of such a dis- play is to show samples of actual stock that the individual grower has to offer, and, while in some instances the plants may not be of such quality as to com- pete for premiums if the grower is hon- est in his intentions, the samples are representative stock of what he has to offer and the price at which he sells may be an inducement to the buyer, and yet disbar him from the possibility of competing for a premium. What the society wants to do, in justice to the trade exhibitors, is to remove the re- strictions of keeping the exhibition hall open but a few hours each day. As noted above, these exhibits are made at the sacrifice of plants, money and time, and since the exhibit hours have been restricted to a limited time these displays ha%'e not been worth the ex- pense to the one making the display. I personally believe that if this proposi- tion was left open to be decided by the same gentlemen through whose efforts this clause was inserted in the rules of the society, they would decide to return to the olii method of permitting the ex- hibition hall to remain open throughout the entire period of the convention. It has been said that the exhibition hall detracts from the regular daily meetings. I cannot agree with this. Look up the daily attendance during the early history of the society and you will find that there was a much better attendance than now. You cannot blame any florist when he goes to the convention hall and finds a dry essay being read on a subject in which he is not interested, to drop out and spend his time in the exhibition hall where he has an opportunity to inspect and learn and educate himself on subjects which actually are interesting and which mean also dollars and cents for him. Restricting the exhibition does not fill your meetings. The man I speak of who makes up his mind to go to the convention hall, and if not inter- ested drop out, simply looks up other amusements and does not come either near the meetings or the exhibits. This is a matter that is worthy of considerable attention by the directors of the society, in which they will want to consider that the exhibitors' side, which has become such a great feature in connection with the annual conven- tions, deserves consideration. J. D. ElSELE. The question is somewhat far-reach- ing. The trade exhibition has become such an important factor and is an ele- ment of such strength in the national meeting on account of its varied char- acter and large assortment of goods set before the trade, that it would seem as if something more substantial than mere mention in the trade papers, and in the records of the meeting of "so and so's exhibit," was right and proper. On the other hand, it seems that the local society that invites the na- tional meeting uses the large exhibitors for its pecuniary benefit to a certain extent. If a percentage of the money paid in by the different exhibitors for space allotted them could be used as gratuities, or for the purchase of valua- ble medals, it would seem nothing more than right. However, this is a question that requires and should receive the careful consideration of the executive committee of the society. The writer has not given the subject sufficient thought and has only noted his impres- sions. E. G. Hill. We quite agree with you in regard to trade displays at the convention; we feel and know that the exhibitors go to a great deal of trouble and expense to make the conventions a success and certainly think that they are entitled to more than a mere mention in the trade papers. It is well known that the 472 The American Florist. April 8, trade exhibits bring a great many peo- ple to the convention who would other- wise not attend, and to merely give note in the journals, is not treating the exhibitor fair. We feel that there should be some substantial reward given by competent judges on the wards, but we do not think the nature of the reward itself is as much to be desired as the mere fact that the dis- play made may obtain the certificate, or diploma, or first prize, or reward, or whatever may be given by the society. This, we think, is far more to be desired ONE OF BURBANK'S PHENOMENAL BERRIES. (Much reduced.) merits of the goods, style and effective- ness of the display; a more substantial offer in the way of a prize, would, no doubt, instill keener competition, which no doubt, would be beneficial to the so- ciety. M. Rice & Company. I am of the opinion that meritorious exhibits of any description are worthy of some substantial reward. Just what such reward should be, I would not be prepared to say, without considerable definite information as to how efforts to reward trade displays in the past have succeeded. If we may believe the papers, the awards made at the St. Louis exposition have proved very un- satisfactory. If certificates of merit, honorable mentions and gratuities could be dispensed under such conditions as would prove satisfactory to exhibitors in the main, I should strongly favor such dispensation, but, on the other hand, if engaging in a scheme of that kind would eventually lead into dissen- sions and bickerings, I would have my doubts about its expediency. C. W. Wabd. It is certainly true that many of the trade exhibits at the annual conven- tions of the Society of American Flo- rists are elaborate and very costly. The reward, however, to our mind, comes in the impression that these exhibits pro- duce on the florists and the business and sales which may result from such exhibits, rather than the possession of certificates of merit, or other evidences of the society's approval. We do not know as to what you have in your mind with reference to more substantial re- than the intrinsic value of the reward. The Herendeen Manttfacturing Co. "Blessed is he that expecteth not much, for he surely will not be disap- pointed." The writer would, of course, appreciate very much something sub- stantial in the way of a nice prize but we have been contented with what has been done for us, or rather with the ap- preciative manner with which our ex- hibits have been received. Our ex- hibits at Society of American Florists' conventions have brought us business ample to more than pay us for our trou- ble in exhibiting. Foley MANUEACTURiNa Company. I believe that if the society would of- fer more suitable rewards to the ex- hibitors, it would spur them «n more and they would feel more satisfied with the prizes distributed than with only an honorable mention, etc., as used here- tofore. A. Herrmann. We are entirely of your opinion re- garding more substantial awards for ex- hibitors at the convention exhibitions. H. Bayersdobfer & Company. The very reason I quit displaying my goods at conventions. E. HlPPARD. Lewis aud Clark Exposition. BURBANK TO EXHIBIT. Weeds are weeds because they are jostled, crowded, cropped, trampled on, scorched by fierce heat, starved, or per- haps suffering with cold, wet feet, tor- mented by insect pests, or lack of nour- ishing food or sunshine. There is not a weed alive which will not, sooner or later, respond liberally to good cultiva- tion and persistent selection. A day will come when the earth will be trans- formed, when man shall offer his brother man not bullets nor bayonets, but richer grains, better fruits, fairer flowers. Luther Burbank's Philosophy. If one had chanced to be walking along a country road in Massachusetts some forty years ago, he might have seen a small, slight lad searching for something in a potato patch. If he had stopped to watch, he would have seen the boy throw himself down on the ground and weep bitterly because he could not find that for which he searched. And the traveler would prob- ably have been greatly surprised, if he had asked, to find that what the boy was searching for was not a stray penny, or a long-cherished Barlow knife, but the pod from one of the potato vines. After several days' search Luther BURBANK'S THORNLESS CACTUS. (This cluster weighs about 900 pounds.) igo5. The American Florist. 473 BURBANK'S SHASTA DAISY. Burbank found the potato pod. It was a pod from the then famous Early Rose potato. Potato pods are not common. Burbank had read that they were very rare on the Early Bose vines. From the one he found, he planted the seeds, and one of the seeds produced a potato which has since been famous as the Burbank potato. The boy sold the England seed mer- west, locating at about seven miles On his farm there cactus that has no potato to a New chant, and went Sebastopol, C'al., from Santa Eosa. he has grown a thorns and many other strange products which have made his name famous among horticulturists, and, more recently, well-known to many people who could not tell barley from wheat except by the taste. And the best part of it all is, that everything this mar- velous man produces must be of prac- tical value before he considers it worthy of being given to the world. Thousands of plants are yearly de- stroyed because his labors to improve them have proved vain. Luther Burbank has been conducting his plant-breeding farm in California now for thirty years. His fame has spread until every marketable product he produces is now eagerly sought for by gardeners and horticulturists. Yet the cost of conducting his farm is every year more than the revenue, and the inventor may die poor. Andrew Carnegie has recently come to his assist- ance by providing $10,000 a year for ten years to enable him to carry on his experiments on a larger scale. Burbank is described as a man of quiet, unassuming ways, who is anxious to live his own life and do his own work without the interference of the curious. He lives simply, in a vine-covered cot- tage, and is regarded by his ignorant neighbors as a harmless idiot. While still in the prime of life, he is thin almost to emaciation, and his white hair gives him an appearance almost of venerability. He has no laboratory, no workshop, no scientific instruments, no assistants. All there is at Sebasto- pol is the earth and the man, but the earth and the man have produced mar- vels that are attracting people from far and near. In order to discourage the merely curious, who formerly took up a great deal of his time, Mr. Burbank now charges interviewers $10 an hour. Luther Burbank will, for the first time, make a complete exhibit of his strange plant products, at the Lewis and Clark Exposition. The exhibit will contain all of the more famous prod- ucts, and is sure to be found of unusual interest. It will be one of the most noteworthy attractions of the western world's fair, which will have, besides, many other things well worth making the overland trip to see. W. E. Brikbley. Azaleas and Crimson Kamblers. The public taste for Easter plants and flowers is becoming more varied each year. Some years ago little was heard of but lilies and other bulbous flowers, with perhaps some spirseas and some few other scattering items; but now all this is changed and in Crim- son Bamblers alone an immense busi- ness is done. This ought to be a very favorable season having these for Easter in fine condition. Although Crimson Eambler can stand a good deal of forcing, much better foliage and flow- ers will be obtained when only as little fire heat as need be is given. The same with azaleas, and more so, with regard to the duration of the time they remain in bloom. Now as to the rela- tive merits commercially of these two it seems to be aU. on the side of the rose and the advance accounts we hear seem to point to a very large demand for them for the coming festive season. M. Easter Tillies. The date on which Easter falls is a matter of very great importance to growers and more so perhaps to growers of lilies, and the results of the calcula- tions made by these growers will be not only interesting but intensely in- structive to those not long in the busi- ness. That some will be ahead of the season there is little doubt but there is suflicient time still to retard the devel- opment of Uly blooms, although if the same bright sunshine experienced in the eastern part of the country is general it may be harder to keep them back than was supposed. For lilies appear- ing to come in ahead of time a very cool house is necessary, with something in the way of shade, removable at will, in addition. One grower goes as far as to say that he found by put- ting lilies in a cool house slightly shaded the blooms were much improved in color, but shade when heat was re- quired to force the plants had the op- posite effect on the flowers. By giving the plants all the room possible, and air, their general appear- ance will improve and this treatment will arrest their progress somewhat. D. M. Colorado Society of Floriculturists. The Colorado Society of Floricultur- ists held its annual meeting in the rooms of the State Board of Horticul- ture in the state house in Denver, March 24. There was a large attend- ance and the enthusiasm displayed showed that the florists of the state are awakening to the value of such meet- ings. The papers read were: "The Propagation and Culture of Koses under Glass," by J. A. Sked; "Colorado Soils," by Prof. Longyear of the State Experiment Station; "Hardy Roses and their Usefulness for Various Phases of BURBANK'S HOME AT SANTA ROSA, CAL. 474 The American Florist. April 8, Gardening," by John Berry, and "Dahlias; Past and Present," by W. W. Wilmore, the well known dahlia specialist. The discussions following these papers were very interesting, especially upon the manner of caring for hardy roses in winter, and the destruction of in- sects pests. The discussion concerning growing American Beauty roses a sec- ond year under glass, brought out the fact that Bernhard Boldt had excep- tional success in that line the past sea- son. A vase of this variety exhibited by Mr. Boldt grown from these two- year-old plants were a fine lot. There was a fine exhibit of carnations and roses. The Colfax Avenue Floral Company, N. A. Benson, Mrs. K. Mauff, E. E. Peterson, Bernhard Boldt, and The Park Floral Company, all of Den- ver, and J. B. Braidwood of Colorado Springs, were exhibitors. Two plants of Adiantum cuneatum and A. O 'Brieni attracted universal attention. They were grown by Robert Kurth, foreman for The Colfax Avenue Floral Company and were very handsome specimens. A vase of Adonis carnations staged by E. E. Peterson was good enough to travel in any company. The newly elected officers are as fol- lows: J. A. Valentine, Denver, president ; Wm. Hy. Evans, Colorado Springs, first vice- president ; G. Fleischer, Pueblo, second vice- president : R. S. Mahan, Denver, treasurer ; N. A. Benson, 1352 South Sherman avenue, Denver, secretary. The by-laws were amended making florist employes eligible to membership and changing the date of annual meet- ing to the second Tuesday in February each year. Hankinson, N. D. — W. W. Lilley has transferred his interest in the Hankin- son Nursery Company to Charles Hein. The former will remain in Hankinson and start a nursery of his own. Tampa, Fla. — Anton Fiehe has re- signed his position as head gardener at the Tampa Bay hotel, and with W. E. Dorchester will engage in the general floral and landscape business under the firm name of Tampa Floral Company. A range of glass will be put up right away. THE CARNATION. California Carnation Cuttings. Ed. American Florist :— You recently requested your readers to give their experience with carnation cuttings from California. At different times I have bought carnations from California concerns and I have had just as good success with them as with cut- tings taken from our own stock in Penn- sylvania. We rooted 98 per cent of a lot of cuttings received from California some time ago, without bottom heat. George A. Linfoot. With E. M. Holt & Company, Butler, Pa. Spring Treatment. The winter season has now partly passed away and the extra sunshine which comes with approaching spring gives new life and vigor to the plants. This makes it necessary to water more frequently than a few weeks ago, also the airing of the houses should be care- fully watched to guard against thrip and red spider which quickly put in their appearance if given the least chance. On all bright days the steam should be taken off early in the morning and the ventilators raised gradually at intervals to prevent the temperature of the house from running up above 60 degrees before ample ventilation can be given. There are times when the inside temperature will rise very quickly and still the outside atmosphere be too cold to permit of raising the ventilators very much without causing a cold draught. At such times as this the steam should be cut off and with a small amount of ventilation the temperature of the house can be governed. The plants can now be given syring- ings two or three times a week during bright weather. This should be done early in the day to allow the sun and air to dry the plants thoroughly before night, and when syringing avoid wet- ting the blooms or the half developed buds, the body of the plants being the part that needs this attention. There are several little points that HOUSE OF LAWSON CARNATIONS AT GENY BROTHERS', NASHVILLE, TENN. need more than passing mention at this time of the year and one of them is that of cutting the blooms. There is quite a difference between now and a few weeks ago in regard to this part of the work. To have the flowers keep well and to prevent the colors from fad- ing out they should be cut when they are a little beyond three parts devel- oped and placed in water as soon as possible even if this has to be done at the cost of cutting more blooms than the demand calls for. They will keep as well cut as on the plant and the plants are better off for it. The soil in some of the beds that have been doing business all winter is likely to be run down by this time which can readily be seen by the flowers becoming smaller. To remedy this where it is the intention to carry the plants as long as possible into the summer, a mulch should now be put on consisting of well rotted cow manure and fresh soil. A dusting of bonemeal can be spread over the beds first as a further nourishment and the material used for the mulch should be in a dry state; using any thing from the outside that has been laying out all winter and is very wet will prevent the soil of the beds from drying out properly in addition to intro- ducing a crop of ground worms. Where the beds do not show any signs of being exhausted liquid manure can be continuously applied about once a week to keep the plants and blooms up to their proper standard. Varieties like Mrs. Lawson and Enchantress will soon begin to show the effects of the bright sun by the color commencing to fade before the blooms are half open; to guard against this a light shading should be put on the glass but only enough to break the strong glare of the sunlight. A dense shade as early in the season as this will do more harm than good by causing the plants to make a soft growth and the inside of some of the blooms to rot. Any propagating still to be done for this season must now be attended to without delay as the time is very close when it will be found more than diffi- cult to turn out a successful batch of cuttings, not taking into considera- tion the fact of it being late for many of the varieties to make large enough plants for early blooming next fall; also any cuttings that are rooted in the sand now should be put into soil as soon as they have roots enough, the growth after rooting being very rapid. At this time it takes but a Uttle while before they become spindly and the vitality sapped out of them. The young plants already in pots must also receive very close attention. Those that were propagated early should now be shifted into larger pots. If potted in January or early in Feb- ruary, into 2-inch pots, they will at this time need to be shifted up into threes, using a fresh soil but no manure; the main idea is to keep up an active growth but not a soft succulent one. A young carnation plant shows the effect of being held too long in a small pot about as quickly as any kind of a plant; the leaves take on a yellow appearance and the stems get woody and the bark begins to crack and when they approach this stage they are getting beyond redemption so far as making a healthy plant is concerned. This young stock does not need a high temperature but should be kept as cool as possible, to igo5. The American Florist. 475 allow them to make sturdy growth; a temperature of 40° to 45° at night and all the light and air they can get dur- ing the daytime without drying them out too much is the ideal condition for them. Attention should also be paid to keeping them topped back as soon as the growths are long enough to safely handle. Another very important point is to keep the insect pests away from them by fumigating on every favorable occasion. C. W. Johnson. Carnation Melody. The accompanying illustration shows the new Daybreak pink carnation, Melody, a sport from Lawson, which will be introduced to the trade in 1906 by the W. C. Hill Floral Company, Streator, 111., and the J. D. Thompson Carnation Company, Joliet, 111. It orig- inated at the former's place in 1903 and has shown no tendency to revert to the Lawson type in color. The two varie- ties can hardly be distinguished, grow- ing side by side, except by the color and the longer stem which Melody shows earlier than Lawson. Blooms have been cut in November, measuring 3% inches with stems fifteen to eighteen inches long. It is said to be a good traveler, a good keeper and able to hold its color well. There are no splits among them at the Streator greenhouses, and the temper- ature in which the new variety was growing through the severe winter gen- erally being around 50°. Lawson is not running out with the W. C. Hill Floral Company and next season three of them will be grown here, viz.. Melody, White Lawson and dark pink Lawson. T. About Bed Sport. Ed. American Florist:— We have had numerous inquiries from parties who have purchased rooted cut- tings of Bed Sport, of Maceo, and from others interested in the variety, as to the best method of culture for this car- nation to insure a full crop for Christ- mas, which we should be pleased to an- swer through your valued paper. Fair success may be obtained with this vari- ety from field-grown plants if housed by July 25, but it takes good cultivation in the field to make large plants by hous- ing time, and after the plants are brought in, they take hold very quickly. Eed Sport is the ideal carnation for all house culture, which fact we acciden- tally discovered. We had a batch of it taken from the sand too late to plant in the field, so they were planted from thumb pots to the bench in June. This batch gave us an average of better than two fine blooms to the plant for Christ- mas. Plant in a moderately enriched compost, 8 X 10 inches apart, on the bench, and as soon as the plants begin to make a good growth mulch with half an inch of leaf mould or well rotted manure. Keep well stopped back until September 1, by which time the plants will have made fifteen to twenty-five strong leads, a large proportion of which will bloom around the Christmas holidays and during the winter months. We grow it in a night temperature of 52°; the variety requires thirty-six inches of head room. A. B. Davis & Son. \ ^^3flHHH^^^^^^H ^^fA WB^KSmMmU^^^^m^^^^^ W '\>^i'lf|^'' .J^ ^^ j_ ,1-,, i |i ,'«Samrt^ ■^ r^'^-m^. ^^^^^^^m^^k:-'"- a4«*j - ^^^H 'VHHB ^ CARNATION MELODY. The Daybreak Lawson. Hybridizing Carnations. [Read before the Gardeners' and Florists' Association, Toronto, Ont., March 21, 1905, by George Hollis, of Toronto.] Your secretary having written to me for a paper on hybridizing, I have done my best to comply. I grow quite a few carnation and chrysanthemum seed- lings every year and so far have met with some success and hope to get higher up the ladder before I give up. I should like to see more growers take it up. We in Canada should be able to do something to hold up our end and bring out a variety that would be a credit. Eaisers of seedlings must not be disappointed in not getting anything good the first year, the second or even the third, but after that he should have some success. In the first place he must make a start and the plants raised the first year should be the foundation of the seedling stock. The color of the flower does not matter much, provided the plants are strong, with stiff flower stems and an upright growth, the flow- ers not very full in the petals and the calyx non-bursting. Select the plants you mean to seed as above. Take the pollen from some healthy, strong growing plants, never weak, puny ones. Nor is anything gained, I think, in getting all the new ones to work with unless some new variety would give you some advantage in vigor, also size in blossom. But with good judgment in selecting your seed- lings, it is better to work with them. During the dull days of winter it is not so easy to cross the flowers as in the warm, bright weather of early sum- mer, as many varieties have no pollen till warm weather sets in. Having selected the bloom you wish to seed, take out the pollen anthers before they burst. The petals should not be cut off, and two days after, the pollen can be put on the pistil, bringing it to the flower with a pair of small forceps. Do this about noon when the sun is shin- ing, and if successful by next day the bloom will close. If not, repeat. After a few days pull the dead petals out. Some varieties will not seed, but the pollen from them in nearly every case is wonderfully effective. Label your crosses and keep an account of them. When the seed pods show signs of bursting, gather and put each in separate paper and keep in a tin box in a cool, dry place, till sowing time. The best time, I think, is Febru- ary. The seedling^ can be grown in" pots or flats and planted outside in May. Do not stop the seedlings. Let them flower and do not be afraid to 476 The American Florist. April 8, pull the bad flowers and the poor grow- ers out, and after planting inside you will have more to pull out. Out of 500 you may end with twelve or less. Cross them again and sow. Select and house as before and propagate any you think are worth saving. They may be good as seedlings, but when grown from cut- tings they may be far from good. Car- nations as grown for cut flowers have practically no rest. The cuttings taken cannot, in a sense, be called new plants, as they are only a branch, so to speak, off the old plants and if over propa- gated or badly treated a good kind may soon be ruined. So seedlings of extreme vigor are what are wanted. If propa- gated and grown with care, when put on the market they should keep in health and vigor for many years. The last two years I have lost mostly all my seedlings by being flooded when planted outside, and this year I have to work up a new stock. I am using some singles which I hope will give me some vigorous plants to seed next year. Some will say that to use singles is going backwards but in my opinion it not so. There are some grand vari- eties sent out this year, but there is room for something better and I hope this small paper will induce all your carnation men to try for the top. MARKET GARDENS. Grand Eapids, Mich. — Grand Bap- ids has 500,000 feet of glass under let- tuce. They produce 1,000 tons annu- ally and this year the crop will be val- ued at $180,000. The cost of produc- tion is about 8 cents per pound. Prices of Indoor Vegetables. The prices of indoor vegetables at leading points April 1 were as follows: New York, cucumbers. No. 1, $1.25 to $1.75 per dozen; No. 2, $2.50 to $3.50 per case; lettuce, 75 cents to 90 cents per dozen; mushrooms, 25 cents to 60 cents per pound; radishes, $3 to $4 per 100; tomatoes, 10 cents to 35 cents per pound; rhubarb, $2 to $3.50 per 100 bunches. Buffalo, cucumbers, $1 to $1.50 per dozen. Cleveland, mushrooms, 30 cents to 50 cents per pound. Minne- apolis, cucumbers, $2 per dozen. Pitts- burg, cucumbers, $1 to $1.50 per dozen. Detroit, cucumbers, $2 per dozen; let- tuce, 13 cents to 14 cents per pound. St. Louis, cucumbers, $1.50 to $1.75 per dozen. Chicago, mushrooms, 30 cents to 45 cents per pound. Denver, cucum- bers, $2 per dozen. Cincinnati, cucum- bers, $1.50 to $2 per dozen. Kansas City, mushrooms, 45 cents per pound. Easter Stock In FhUadelpliia. The plants that the growers have to offer for the Easter trade appear to be of about the same in variety as those of the past few years. There are no novelties, or so few that they have escaped our notice. We might except the Baby Eambler rose, which is to be seen in limited quantities, but the regu- lar Crimson Eambler has it distanced if the few specimens already in of the new one are any criterion. There is not much doubt about the star of the collection, the lily. There will be plenty of them and good well grown stock, but there are also many disappointments and much loss in some cases. Many of the growers complain that they do not get the varieties they order, and others complain bitterly of the results after good room had been taken up for from two to three months, much of the stock having been thrown out. One lot had produced quantities of buds, six to ten per plant, bu|; they were all blighted and burst as they opened, showing the stems to be black. The roots were also in very bad shape. In others the plants were very short, looked healthy but would not start up. In these and larger or taller stock but one or two buds were set, which did not pay. Some say the bulbs are at fault while others declare it is the treatment. Seeds- men will direct a complaining customer to a lot grown by a successful neigh- bor, the bulbs having been in the same shipment as his and delivered the same day. Some houses of lilies will look all right with the exception of one bench, which, while receiving the same treat- ment as the others, is practically worth- less. So there you are, and now for the rest. W. K. Harris' establishment is crammed with choice stock, undoubtedly the largest and most varied assortment in the city. There are houses of hydrau' geas and houses upon houses of azaleas. Some specimen hydrangeas are enor- mous, surely, the largest we have ever seen. When in full flower they will be really gorgeous, as they carry at least fifty to sixty heads of bloom and the diameter must be over six feet. Bougainvilleas, plants from three to ten feet high, are better than ever. Mr. Harris was the first to see merit in this plant for Easter and still grows it in large quantities. A section given up to deutzias was filled with very well budded stock, which will be clouded with white blossoms at Easter, some of the plants being very large. Genistas in all sizes — another Harris specialty — are in good shape. Some 7-foot speci- mens are not to be seen elsewhere. The azaleas are a great lot. A number of pans made up of smaller stock, three, four, and five plants of one variety to- gether, have a Harris touch and are very attractive. There are also houses of Crimson Eamblers and quite a lot of the Baby Eambler. Of this latter they think it is a comer. Plants that were in flower about Christmas and cut back to the pot for stock have shot up again and are now very bushy with quantities of flowers. A house of Spiraea Japonica looked just right. There are rhododen- drons, well shaped plants, a house of lilies, some three thousand plants of which but five per cent were thrown out. Boston ferns are here in quantity, the regular simon pure variety, the Harris broad crimped leaf type, very distinct, and Scottii, which is much favored. A house of Pandanus Veitchii and another of Dracaena terminalis were vei'y well colored. A variegated bougaiuvillea is very showy and appears to be a strong grower. We might add that only three varieties of azaleas are grown for Easter, Bernard Andre alba, Mme. Van der Cruyssen, and Prof. Walters. CASKET COVER BY THE ART FLORAL COMPANY, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. igos. The American Florist. 477 Robert Craig & Son are strong on Ramblers, the plants being simply per- fect and apparently exactly right in point of time. Two houses of Spiraea Gladstonei will be hard to beat, the plants being exceptionally set with buds. There are about ten thousand lilies, from single plants to made-up pans, which look very well. Azaleas are also seen in large quantities in the best trade sizes. A large house of genistas is par- ticularly noticeable on account of the shapely appearance of the plants, which will no doubt prove very salable. The same may be said of small and medium sized pyramid specimen bougainvilleas. These are very well budded, the finest of the size we have seen. Hydrangeas are also here in quantity, well budded stock. Dracasna terminalis, Pandanus Veitchii, crotons, and a large stock of kentias and arecas make up an assort- ment of decorative plants that are also in demand at this time. Jacob Becker's lilies are as nice and healthy a lot as it seems possible to grow. There are two houses of these, a house of azaleas, and another of hydran- geas, his three leaders. We must not forget his roses, as a house is filled with fine plants in 6-inch to 8-inch pots of Paul Neyron, Magna Charta, Soupert, La France, Rambler and American Beauty just right for Easter. In addi- tion Mr. Becker has, 30,000 coming on for spring sales, all the most popular sorts. He is easily the largest grower of pot roses for market in the city. George Carpenter has two houses of lilies in good shape and the same of hydrangeas, the latter very perfect plants. He has also a large lot of hyacinths. K. WITH THE GROWERS Iiischey Nurseries and Greenhouses, Nashville, Tenn. One of the oldest establishments at Nashville, Tenn., is the Lischey Nursery and Greenhouses located on the street car line on the east side, corner of Lischey and Mile End avenues. Long before there was any car line or a demand for flowers in this city Louis C. Lischey had a flourishing nurs- ery and sold all kinds of ornamental trees, shrubs and incidentally flowers. The nursery was established in 1854, and was one of the pioneers of the busi- ness in this locality, and the place has always been prominent as a nursery. Louis C. Lischey died some years ago when Joe Browne, the present proprie- tor, became the possessor of the place and still conducts a successful business. He does a general business of cut flow- ers, selling roses, carnations and other flowers and furnishes floral designs of all kinds. He has never had an up- town store but finds a ready demand and sale for all his products in the sales rooms of the greenhouses. He is one of the few nurserymen and florists of Nashville who gets out a catalogue, got- ten up in very creditable style and which is sent largely to the south and over Tennessee and Kentucky. Each year the proprietor grows for the mar- ket 50,000 bedding plants which he has no trouble in disposing of. The place contains ten acres just out- side the corporate limits of Nashville ^#:l'' ^^M^ FLORAL DESIGNS AT FUNERAL OF LATE SENATOR BATE. (Remains lying in state at Nashville, Tenn.) and is covered with plants and shrubs, every foot of space being utilized to produce the best results. The range of greenhouses consists of about 20,000 square feet of glass in eight houses, the largest of which are devoted to the culture of roses and carnations. Aside from this range of houses there are a vast number of cold frames, in which are grown violets, verbenas, pansies, etc. At present the proprietor contem- plates the erection of only one new house, which he thinks will be suflBcient for his purposes at present. This house will be 20 x 100 feet. The place is wat- ered by pumping from a never failing well, into large tanks, which give an abundant supply at all times. M. C. DOKRIS. Anton Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. The establishment of Anton Schul- theis is particularly interesting to visi- tors just now. His preparations for the Easter trade have been as usual, on a large scale. There are to be seen five houses of azaleas in tip-top condition, several houses of lilies which will reach the holidays in good shape, four houses of Rambler roses in a variety of forms and splendidly grown, and several houses of bulbous stock in various stages with the Easter stock in guaran- tee form. There is also a good stock of hydrangeas, including the blue variety. Hydrangea azurea, which fill a whole house. The plants are in fine shape for Easter, and run from plants with two or three flower heads to as many as fif- teen. In the mixed houses are to be seen a fine display of bougainvilleas, in sizes running from the smallest to 6-year old or older plants. A leading specialty here is the wallflower which is seen in 6-inch and 7-inch pots exceedingly well flowered and delightfully fragrant. The individual flowers are large and bril- liantly colored in various shades of scar- let and crimson. Fine stocks of ericas and genistas are also conspicuous. New York. MARKET CONDITIONS STAGNANT. The market continues dull, and there is considerable diflicultj' experienced in cleaning up. The influx of stock is in- creasing and values have no chance to rise. In no particular line of produce can there be said to be strength. Roses are extremely weak, and in most trans- actions grading is lost sight of, and lot buying seems to be the order of the day. American Beauty is to be seen in quan- tity at the street corners in the hands of street men who retail specials at prices varying from 15 cents to 25 cents according to quality and freshness. Bride and Bridesmaid roses are passed along at prices which make 5 cents the top on selected specials. Carnations move perhaps best of all, if there is any best, but the finest varie- ties do not seem to find bu3'ers at better than 3 cents. Enchantress and Lawson when good are sold all around as low as 2 cents, while common varieties are about bottom at 50 cents. There is no dearth of bulbous stock. It is hard to get more than $1 per 100 for tulips, and jonquils are arriving in such immense quantities from the south that the price is borne down below 30 cents per 100, making inside stock hard to dispose of at the higher figures ex- pected for it. Violets are a little less plentiful, and the quality is going off, the balance giving them a little advan- tage as regards price. Quite a few gladioli are coming in and move slowly at 5 to 10 cents per spike. Sweet peas are druggy, prices running from 60 cents to $1 per dozen bunches. Lilies are getting quite plenti- ful, but do not go off well. The remaining stock of Sigmund Geller will be sold at receiver's auction sale Friday and Saturday of this week. A new concern has just been incor- porated under the New York laws to lie known as the Geller Florist's Supply Company, with a capital of $1,000. F. Richards and S. Richards, of Brooklyn, 478 The American Florist. April 8, and C. Geller, of New York, are named as directors. Next Monday night, April 10, is named as Kaster plant night at the New York Florists ' Club. Quite a number of exhibits are expected. W. H. Siebrecht and Bonnott Broth- ers, of the New York Cut Flower Ex- change have put in a private telephone for their joint use. Eoberts & Grunewald the Columbus avenue florists have dissolved partner- ship. Mr. Grunewald continues the business. V. Zuber, of Flushing, is sending in fine Brunner, Baroness, and Hermosa roses to Alfred H. Langjahr. The Hinode Florist Company is pre- paring to build two new greenhouses at their Whitestone establishment. Chicago. THE MABKET. The street fakirs as well as the down- town store men who make a specialty of bargain sales have certainly been in their glory during the past few days, immense quantities of medium and lower grades of stock being turned over to them. Dealers, during the early hours of the week were inclined to hold to figures that would at least give the grower somewhat of a show, but supplies continued to pile up to such an extent that the man behind the coun- ter was compelled to bow to the inevit- able and allow the buyer to dictate prices. This house cleaning, however, had a tendency to improve conditions somewhat along the line of better grades. With distance shipments of American Beauty coming into some of the houses there has been a plentiful supply of this rose, but as is nearly always the case on this market, they move at a price when other roses go abegging. Large consignments of southern outdoor narcissus, iris, etc., are to be seen and are placed only through forced sale. Eastern shipments of violets have slackened up to a con- siderable extent and as a result some houses say they could have moved more of them during the past few days. Notwithstanding this shortage, prices did not ascend to any extent. NOTES. Sam Pearce has an extensive stock of lilies, about 14,000 in excellent shape for Easter sales. Azaleas are looking well, but some difSculty will be expe- rienced, it is thought, in keeping them back until the right time. The varie- ties grown are chiefly Empress of India and Van der Cruyssen. Hyacinths have advanced so rapidly that there will be few, if any, on hand for Easter work. Tulips are being held well in hand in large quantities. The varieties most extensively grown consist of La Eeine, Yellow Prince and Murillo. Large quantities of bedding plants are coming along nicely to take the place of the Easter stock. Dealers in nursery stock find a brisk call for ornamental shrubs, vines, etc., a considerable part of this demand being from out of town florists; most florists throughout the country find the handling of this stock a most profitable adjunct to their business especially where growing specimens are kept on hand to show intending buyers. Local retailers are beginning to circu- late amongst the plant growers looking up their Easter supply. A general opin- ion seems to be that little pot bulbous stock will be on hand for that time. Several good sized orders for Easter lilies in pots have been placed with local dealers the past week. The major- ity of these orders coming from buyers in middle eastern states. J. B. Deamud received his first wire- less telegram last week, from Spring- field, m. The American De Forest Wireless Telegraph Company call it an aerogram. J. A. Jegen will move from his pres- ent stand to the Stewart building, 96 State street. May 1. The new location will be one of the best in the city. The Benthey-Coatsworth Company is realizing results from the trip made by their Mr. Benthey through the southern buying district recently. Mangel is showing Baby Eambler roses in full bloom. They make an attractive display and are "takers" with the public. The E. F. Winterson Company has received a large importation of tree roses, hydrangeas, etc., from Holland. N. Mosconesotes has purchased the Masonic Temple business of T. D. Mosconesotes, his brother. Zeck & Mann, the new wholesale firm report trade as opening up quite satis- factorily with them. Bassett & Washburn are receiving extra long stemmed Lilium longiflorum of excellent quality. August Wussow of Auburn Park com- mitted suicide in Mt. Greenwood Ceme- tery, March 30. George Wienhoeber is now in France and is not expected home much before Easter. Albert Fuchs is having plans pre- pered for several extensive flat build- ings. Stollery Brothers in the growers mar- ket are handling a nice line of Boston ferns. The A. L. Eandall Company is well pleased with advance orders for Easter. C. W. McKellar is active with orders for Easter novelties. Visitors: Ed. W. Dole, Beatrice, Neb.; S. H. Sanstrom, Momence, 111. Philadelphia. STOCK PILING UP. The situation the past week was very depressing there being little de- mand for anything in a floral way and as a result stock piled up and prices ruled low. Southern daffodils are now at about their height, the receipts evi- dently more than can he handled. W. J. Moore at the market had consignments of over 60,000 blooms Saturday last. Earlier in the week, owing to the unusu- ally warm weather, many consignments arrived in bad condition in fact so soft as to be unsalable. The street men, such as manage to dodge the police, handle much of this stock. The cream of it, however, is good enough for the stores and most of them carry it. Price is anywhere from $2.50 to $5 per 1,000. American Beauty roses have moved fairlj- well at low prices; $2.50 is now high for the specials. Teas range from $6 to $10. Liberty sells higher, from $10 to $20. Kaiserin is coming in, a trifle green as yet, but will improve from now on. Carnations are not over plentiful, yet sell slowly, the best Enchantress and Lawson going for $3. Good flowers of smaller flowered stock sell for $1 to $1.50. There was a strong demand for early Monday morning at the opening of city council. The work was well divided, as some fifteen or twenty wagons were seen at the curb around the city hall at one time. There were horseshoes galore, large baskets of ferns, plants and flowers, large clusters of American Beauty and other roses. One design of the liberty bell had about 1,000 red roses in it. It is estimated the work cost over $1,000. The Wm. Graham Company had the decorations for common and Eobert Crawford those for the select chambers. NOTES. Eobert Scott & Son, at Sharon Hill, are erecting a new house of Lord & Burnham material which will dwarf everything else near it. It is 52 x 180 feet, with eaves seven feet above the ground. About four feet of the sides of the house will be of glass so that there will scarcely be any shadow. The ridge pole is twenty-one feet high, sup- porting rafters thirty-two feet long. In the center of the house at each end will be sliding doors which will admit of a cart being driven in so that filling and removing soil can be done with the least amount of handling. To support the roof there will be seven rows of iron posts. When finished it will be planted entirely with American Beauty roses. The Floral Exchange Nurseries have won new laurels, taking three first prizes, one in each of their entries at the recent Boston rose show. The roses were Golden Gate, Ivory and Queen of Edgely. They express themselves as much pleased with the output of their place the past season. A recent addi- tion is a mammoth "soup tureen," so called by the men of the place. It holds 3,000 gallons of manure water, which only sufiices for watering. There are other improvements on trial, one of which pertains to the heating arrange- ments, which it is thought will be a great fuel saver. Atlantic City is looming up as a fac- tor in the flower market. It is a Mecca for the fakirs on Saturday and Sunday and the regular stores appear to be doing more this year than ever before. It is thought that even the largely increased hotel accommodations will not be able to handle the great Easter crowd, as many are now turning away guests. The warm weather of the past two weeks hatched out the window boxes and there has been a great demand for pansies and button daisies. Such an early display should help the sale of these window gardens later on and no doubt more will be planted this season than ever before. Wm. K. Harris had two large wagon loads at the opening of the council. The twenty-seventh ward appears to be all right. K. Los Angeles, Cal. Miss Ethelind Lord is going into a very fine store at 828 W. Third street. It will be fitted up for her in an artistic way. Miss Lord has just returned from a trip to San Francisco. E. H. Eust is doing a very fine trade in large palms and general line of nursery stock. /poj. The American Florist. 479 St. Iiouis. FLOWER MARKET. Not very, much can be said of the cut flower market during the past week. The warm spring weather has continued to affect the quality of the flowers. In spite of this a decided shortage of col- ored carnations has developed. There is quite a bit of bulbous stock in the market, but it is not going very fast. NURSERT STOCK. There is a decided shortage of double English daisies in the city this year. This is probably caused by the over sup- ply which has existed in past years. Shrubbery is now in considerable de- mand especially California privet which still has a strong hold on the public. There is a decided shortage of red stemmed dogwood. H. J. Weber & Sons are reported as being practically sold out of salable shrubs. The laurels, which were used in ornamentation of the World's Fair grounds, have made quite an impression and almost every- one who has the space to use them is figuring on getting a few. NOTES. Geo. H. Augermiller, who has for twelve years been in the service of C. A. Kuehn, announces under date of April 1, that he is in business for him- self at 1324 Pine street. He will carry a general line of florists' supplies, wire work and cut flowers. George has made many friends during his connection with the trade here and no doubt will do a nice business. J. E. Fauber, 1102 N. Taylor avenue, is a recent addition to the colony of florists in the new west end. About ten years ago Fred C. Weber started out on Olive and Boyle and there was some question as to whether he would make things go in that territory. Since then five or six others have followed and they all seem to be prospering. Geo. B. Windier on Delore avenue has a very fine lot of Longiflorums which will come in just right for Easter. Recent visitors were Wm. Laisle, of Keokuk, la., and Joseph Kaiser of Belle- ville, ni. V. Milwaukee. Trade while being active has hardly been heavy enough to take up all the stock which the warm weather has forced on and in consequence there has been a decided weakening of prices. Easter lilies in pots will be in sufficient supply for all demands, several growers having large lots, notably Fred. Schmel- ing, Holton & Hunkel and A. D. Austin. The monthly meeting of the Florists' •Club was held at the new club rooms April 4. The meeting was well attended and the members present were enthusi- astic over the fall flower show. A. Klokner, Fred Schmeling and E. Zepnick have the work in hand. A novelty for club meetings was presented last night when Mr. Klokner gave the •club an interesting talk on the "Art of Floral Designing," illustrating his remarks with a choice wreath which he made in the presence of his audience. The Colonial Flower Company -will take the store formerly used by B. G. Lambros and according to reports will install the best fixtures. John Lambros, formerly of Chicago, is mentioned as manager. The Holton & Hunkel Company is showing a selected line of flowering plants, such as hydrangeas, rhododen- drons, lilacs, azaleas, etc., for Easter trade. F. P. Dilger comes in every morn- ing to the market with a wagon load of bulbous flowers. He knows how to grow them to perfection. The stock and fixtures of B. G. Lam- bros, bankrupt, were sold at auction to Wm. Zimmerman, who intends using them in his new store, John Arnold's wagon was struck by a car on Tuesday, the wagon being badly damaged and Mr. Arnold sustain- ing severe injuries. Joe Marks formerly of the Poehlmann Brothers Company, Chicago, is back to his former place with the Holton & Hunkel Company. Grand avenue Js getting to be quite a center for the Greeks, three new stands having opened up within the week. Otto H. Sasse, a retired florist was accidentally killed by a street car on Wisconsin street last week. Joe Pollworth was married last Mon- day to Miss Yahr and they are off for an extended trip. H. Washington. MABKET CONDITIONS. The market has sunk to a dead level of dullness, but everybody is looking forward to Easter as a time of refresh- ing. The leading question now is: "What will you have for Easter?" Continued sunshine is bringing stock along at a canter and there is danger that some of it may be stale and un- profitable three weeks hence. The sup- ply of good lilies is not large, with the District growers, and Philadelphia will doubtless furnish a large number. What the demand will amount to is problem- atical but in truth, the Easter outlook might be better. If the present warm weather continues, by Easter the city will be deserted by many of the best customers of the retail stores. In cut stocks, the prospects are fair for roses, carnations and callas. AMBASSADOR'S FUNERAL DESIGNS. A large number of designs were fur- nished for the funeral of the Mexican ambassador, March 28, J. H. Small & Sons had twenty pieces, the majority being standing wreaths of extra large size, in the composition of which a large quantity of the choicest stock in orchids, roses, carnations, Harrisii and valley was used. Z. D. Blackistone and George C. Shaffer also furnished a num- ber of fine designs. NOTES. A great number of fine floral de- signs accompanied the remains of Miss Mildred Lee, youngest daughter of the late Gen. Eobert E. Lee, from New Orleans, where she died, to the final resting place in Virginia. In addition to these, the ladies of several cities through which the funeral train passed met it at the depot with beautiful floral tributes. The Department of Agriculture is having more trouble over the site of its new building. Secretary Wilson wants the vista from the main entrance to be up Thirteenth street, while the parking commission wants it to be up the mall. The department needs plenty of room and should have it. J. R. Freeman will make a fine show- ing in Easter Hues and a good variety of other pot stock. Mr. Freeman is one of the old reliables in potted plants, which, however, does not disqualify him in the line of cut flowers, as his roses, carnations and violets are also good. John Robertson is now quite busy with landscape work but is not neglect- ing his Connecticut avenue store. Mr. Robertson is one of the all around flo- rists. Supt. Brown of the propagating gar- dens is making preparations for a fine display of bedding work in the parks. S. E. Louisville. GOOD STOCK ABUNDANT. The past week was a much more sat- isfactory one than the one previous. The weather has turned intensely warm, and consequently there is an abundance of stock to be had. The tree and shrub business this year was a very attract- ive one, and those handling this class of work are well satisfied with the season just closed. Seeds for early sowing also sold well. Roses of very good quality can be had in good quan- tities, with the demand very satisfac- tory. Carnations of good quality can be had in quantity, with the demand satisfactory. The season for violets has about ended and can justly be con- sidered one of the best experienced locally. Lily of the vaUey of extra good quality is plentiful and sells well. Forget-me-nots have about completed their good season. Mignonette of good quality can be had in large quantity, with the demand satisfactory. Sweet peas of fine quality are being received and sell well. Daffodils can be had by the load, and sell for nearly nothing. Other bulbous stock continues to hold the price, sells well, and can be had in fair quantity. NOTES. The suit which Charles Rayner, of Anchorage, Ky., brought against Edward H. Marcus, of Louisville, Ky., for $3,500, resulted in a verdict of $200 in Mr. Rayner 's favor. Mr. Eayner claimed that Mr. Marcus sold him infe- rior putty. As there were very few on the witness stand that were capable of talking facts in such a case, the jus- tice of the decision is much questioned. The sympathy of the craft is extended to the Misses MOler in the loss of their father, who was buried Sunday in Cave Hill cemetery. Schulz have an unusually fine stock of spiraeas coming on just right for Easter, when the plants should sell well. Mrs. C. B. Thompson has been keep- ing a very attractive window. Fred. L. Schulz. Denver, Colo. Trade is very good, stock coming in very plentifully and very fine. Bulbous stock is scarce at present, especially tulips, which is something very unusual at this time of year. Miss Webb, of the Webb Floral Com- pany, has closed out her business and will retire from the trade. Plattb. 480 The American Florist. Aprils, Twentieth Yeab. Subscription, Sl.OO a year. To Europe, 52.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Aeate; $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on constcutive Inser- tions, 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 Flobist is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders for lest than one-half inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Monday to secure insertion in the issue of the same week. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. When sending us change q/ address, always send the old address at the same time. THIS ISSUE 52 PACES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Society of American Florists 471 —The trade exhibits 471 Lewis & Clark exposition 473 — Burbank to exhibit (illus.) 472 Colorado Society of Floriculturists 473 Easter lilies ^73 Azaleas and Crimson Ramblers 4i3 Ashtabula, 0 474 The carnation 4(4 — Ca'ifornia carnation cuttings 474 — Spring treatment 474 Carnation Jlelody (illus.) 475 —About Red Sport 4(5 -Hybridizing carnations 475 Market gardens 476 — Prices of indoor vegetables 476 Easter stock in Philadelphia 476 Casket cover (illus.) 476 With the growers • 477 — Lischv Nurseries and Greenhouses 477 — Anton Schultheis, College Point, N. Y 477 New York .■ ■ 477 Chicag> 478 Philadelphia 478 St. Louis 479 Milwaukee 479 Washington 4 (^9 Louisville 4/9 Illinois State Florists' Association 480 Meetings next week 480 Trade notes 480 Buffalo 480 Pittsburg 480 Obituary 481 Toronto 48J The seed trade 490 —Newport, R. 1 490 Baltimore 490 Boston 49() The nursery trade 492 Our pastimes 494 —Let New Yorkers line up ....494 —At Phikdelphia... 491 —At Denver 494 Cincinnati 494 Omaha 500 Lowell, Mass 600 Syracuse, >'. Y SOO Allied trades 502 —Oil and paint trades 502 —Greenhouse heating 50J St. Paul 501 Minneapolis 508 Lake Geneva, Wis 508 Shade the azaleas moderately if they »re coming on too fast. If you intend to build this summer, secure the plans and study them now. What forcing stock is paying best this Easter? Provide next year's sup- ply in time. Look Out. — The warmer weather of the past two weeks has made the work of retarding Easter plants very difficult. Vigilance is the watchword. Illinois State Florists' Association. This new organization was formed a few weeks ago and it is full of busi- ness. The members already have before the legislature a bill for an appropri- ation, which bids fair to pass. Much credit will be due to the lobbying skill of the association's committee should the bill pass. The members of this committee went at it like veteran poli- ticians. To those concerned I beg to advise that the association is now duly incor- porated under the laws of the state, the incorporation papers being now in my possession. We already have fifty mem- bers and solicit the application of every florist in the state of Illinois. Send same at once to H. Hasselbring, Dept. of Botany, University of Chicago, Chi- cago. James Haetshorne. Meetings Next Week, Baltimore, Md. — Gardeners' Club of Baltimore, Eoyal Arcanum building, 18 W. Saratoga street, Monday, April 10, at 8 p. m. Buffalo, N. Y.— Buffalo Florists' Club, 383 Ellicott street, Tuesday, April 11, at 8 p. m. Butte, Mont. — Montana Florists' Club, Columbia Gardens, Friday, April 14. Chicago, 111. — Chicago Florists' Club, Handel hall, 40 Randolph street, Thurs- day, April 13, at 8 p. m. Cleveland, O. — Cleveland Florists' Club, Progress hall, 244 Detroit street, Monday, April 10, at 7:30 p. m. Davenport, la. — Tri-City Florists' Club, Thursday, April 13. Denver, Colo. — Denver Floral Club, 323 Charles block, Iriday, April 14, at 8 p. m. Hartford, Conn.— Hartford Florists' Club, Friday, April 14, at 8 p. m. Madison, N. J. — Morris County Gar- deners' ana Florists' Society, Masonic hall, Wednesday, April 12. New Bedford, Mass. — New Bedford Florists' Club, Thursday, April 13. New York, N. Y. — New York Flo- rists' Club, Grand Opera House build- ing, 8th avenue and 23rd street, Mon- day, April 10, at 8 p. m., Easter plant night. New York, N. Y. — Horticultural Soci- ety of New York, American Institute rooms, Wednesday, April 12, at 8 p. m. "An Evening with Cacti," by Dr. Britton, illustrated with lantern slides. Omaha, Neb. — Nebraska Florists' Society, City Hall, Thursday, April 13, at 8 p. m. Providence, K. I. — Florists' and Gar- deners' Club of Rhode Island, 96 West- minster street, Thursday, April 13, at 8 p. m. Salt Lake City, Utah.— Salt Lake Florists' Society, Friday, April 14. San Francisco, Cal. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, Saturday, April 15. Spring exhibition. St. Louis, Mo.— St. Louis Florists' Club, Odd Fellows hall No. 2, Ninth and Olive streets, Thursday, April 13, at 2 p. m. Trade Notes. George A. Rackham, of Detroit, Mich., is a candidate for the office of school inspector and followed the example of Peter Reinberg, of Chicago, in select- ing the carnation as his badge. Kroeschell Brothers Company, Chi- cago, announces that its carnation measures can be had by interested par- ties for the asking. Greenhouse builders should send catalogues to the Collins Irrigated Gar- dens, San' Antonio, Tex. Buffalo. The warmest weather on record for two days last week was what Buffalo had, and the whole week was very good. Daffodils and other spring flowers shot up three or four inches out of the- ground, and our only hope is no more- extremely cold weather. All florists are confident of a good stock for Easter, as everything looks good, and the only fear of some is that continued bright weather will advance some of their azaleas too much. Another floral establishment in the vicinity of Buffalo is the Eden Nur- series situated at Eden Center, N. Y.,. about nineteen miles from Buffalo and owned by Prof. Cowell and J. L. Moore. They have two houses, 20 x 100 feet,, for chrysanthemums and this summer will have gladioli and asters in fine variety. Incidentally they have 27,000' cabbage plants and a large lot of let- tuce and tomatoes. While the place ia new and under the management of J. L. Moore, a good report will be made froim it later. The schedule committee of the Sweeney Spring Show met at South park greenhouses for their last meeting and made final arrangements for what prom- ises to be a good show. The carnation exhibit is most encouraging to Manager Keitsch, who is also promised an unusu- ally large display from the Lake View Rose Gardens, of which C. H. Eoney ha& charge. We have just been notified of the death of Donald Newlands, who had been ill for some time. He was associ- ated with his mother for about six: years and they had a very fine busi- ness. His death at his age is very sad,, as he had a very bright future. Prof. Cowell has at South park at present some very fine azaleas, amaryllis^ single and double stocks in flower, also- a very fine plant of Lilium umbellatum in flower. The collection of cacti at South park is very large and very fine. Prof. Cowell has returned from his^ Panama trip and brought with him some good specimens of the different plants; for the New York and Buffalo botanic gardens in interest of which he made- the trip. Bison. Pittsburg. probable SHOETAGE of EASTER PLANTS.. For the past week we have been hav- ing fine weather with the temperature ranging from 50° to 82°. With its con- tinuation the outlook for a sufficient supply of the usual Easter staples is; very discouraging, and information is- all speculative as to the supply of aza- leas, daffodils, hyacinths, etc., for that time. The failure of supply in bloom- ing plants will undoubtedly cause a. big increase in the sale of roses, carna- tions and other cut flowers. The sale- of violets continues steady. NOTES. Thos. Ulam filed a petition in bank- ruptcy and secured the appointment of a receiver, which action superseded the authority of the sheriff, and a receiver's sale took place March 30. Under this- action Mr. Ulam shows that he is desir- ous of giving all his creditors consid- eration, as his assets almost equal one- half of his liabilities. ' John Bader imported a great collec- tion of azaleas and is doing everything- 1905- Th E American Florist. 481 possible to suppress their development until the proper time. The Allegheny market stands are delightfully attractive with their gor- geous array of cut flowers of all shades. All our wholesale houses report that business continues good and the supply of stock plentiful. J. B. Murdoch & Co. have begun the erection of their new rose and carna- tion houses. Theodore Beckert is cutting lots of fine white, yellow and purple Spanish iris. A. W. Smith is exhibiting a fine and extensive collection of blooming plants. On March 29 fire destroyed the barn of Wm. Lauck. It was a total loss. Lowe & Jones had a big week, funeral work being the cause. The stork delivered a new boy at the McGrath home March 31. P. J. Deemas is visiting growers in the nearby sections. Patrick Maier is holding his Harrisii lilies in fine shape. Howard Carney has become a citizen of Homestead. OBITUARY. E. E. Allen. E. E. Allen, of Blairsville, Pa., died at his home March 27 from a serious attack of pneumonia. Mr. Allen was formerly a traveling salesman for a Philadelphia firm, but over a dozen years ago he retired from the road and engaged in floriculture. Mr. Allen was a civil war veteran and represented Indiana county in the state legislature at Harrisburg some twenty years ago. The deceased is survived by his wife and several children. Michael J. Cox. Michael J. Cox, head gardener for Thomas A. Edison, fell down stairs at his home, 44 Standish avenue, West Orange, N. J., Friday morning, March 24, and was fatally injured, death ensu- ing Saturday afternoon. He was carry- ing a pail of coal, and slipped at the head of the stairs. He was carried to the Memorial hospital, Orange, but never rallied. He had fractured his spine. The deceased leaves a widow and three children. Postscript. E. P. WiNTERSON Company, Chicago. We saw your advertisement in the American Florist, the only paper. South Park Florists. Spencer, Ia. — Dr. W. P. Spencer has an extensive stock of plants and flow- ers for Easter and they are now in fine condition. SITIATIONS, WANTS, TOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1905 ia entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free to be used at any t4m« during the year. Slluatlon Wanlod—A German all-around florist, married. Box 223, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As rose and carnation grower; capable of taking charge of small place; life experience. Good references. Address Bos 219, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By orchid grower, propaga- tor, fancy plant grower, etc. 25 years' experience. Private or commercial. References Al. Apply No. 24, Julius Roehrs, Rutherford, N. J. Situation Wanted— By good florist, single, German. 18 years' experience in cut flowers and plants. Position wanted as working foreman or section. Good waeea expected. By Ist of May. Bos 293, care American Florist. Sltuallon Wanted— Single German, ten years' experience with cut flowers and bedding stock, wishes position with some cut flower establish- ment in the west. Capable of taking full charge. Address F. W. Sabranskt, 2022 Cairo Road, Padueah, Ky. Help Wanted— Single man: good potter. Blondeel Co., Oak Park, III. Help Wanted — A young man used to vegetable garden work on a private place. Single. Apply stating wages to Box 396, care American Florist. Help Wanted— At once; a young man from 32 to 30 years old to assist in growing roses, carna- tions and pot plantson place of 25.000 feet of glafis. Glade Greenhouse, Warren, Pa. Help Wanted— At once: strictly sober, reliable man who understands all kinds of greenhouse work and can grow good roses and carnations. MuHciE Floral Co., Muncie, Ind. Help Wanted— At once, man who thoroughly understands 'mums and pot plants. Good wages to good man. Apply Job. H. Seaman & Co., Washington, Pa. Help Wanted— A young florist who is a good worker and has some years' experience in growing cut flowers and bedding stock. Good wages to the right man. Box 291, care American Florist. Help Wanted— All around florist to grow first- class roses, carnations and general stocK. Sober, reliable and industrious. Good wages, steady work. Send references. Address Bos 298, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A good grower of carnations and propagator of same; to assist in growing bedding plants and general work around greenhouse. Must be sober. State wages with reference. AVoLFBoRO Greenhouses, Wolfboro, N. H. Help Wanted— A young man to take care of orchids in a private place. Mnst be thoroughly competent and interested in his work. Wages $5.5.00 per month. Send references to Alfred J. Loveless, Wyndhurst Gardens, Lenox, Mass. Help Wanted— Young man as assistant around greenhouse of about 13,000 feet of glass: one who can drive horse and do bedding out and make himself useful. State wages expected without board. Address Box 126, Beaver, Beaver County, Pa. Help Wanted— Sober and energetic man; expe- rienced with shrubs, perennials and landscape work , to take charge of outside work ; perm.'inent situation. Also young man for carnation houses. State age, experience, references, etc. S. J. Reuter. Westerly, R. 1. Help Wanted— A good grower of roses, carna- tions, chrysanthemums and general stock of plants. Must be sober and good worker. State age, experience and wages expected with refer- ences. Address SuHNTsiDE Greenhouses, Owosso. Mich. Help Wanted— A single competent gardener to take full charge of spacious ground around a modern summer home. Wages $30 CO per month and board to start with. Must understand flowers; no glass; will have plenty of assistance. Address Lewis the Florist, Pontiac, Mich. Wanted — Second-hand iron frame greenhouse, not more than 12 feet wide. Must be in good con- dition. State size of glass and full particulars. Box 126, Beaver. Beaver Co., Pa. Wanted Partner — To purchase interest in market garden. Healthy climate. Vegetables sent north. December to June. Tropical produc- tions. LouiB C. Manning, Miami, Fla. For Sale— A well stocked greenhouse for $750. Wm. Ballard, Perry, Iowa. For Sale— Coil boiler, 25 pipes, 4 ft. long, IJ^- inch, at $15.00. Address C. WiNTERicH, Defiance, O. For Sale — A good business, in a fine town. Doesn't require a fortune. Investigate. Address Box 231, care American Florist. For Sale — 2OG0 feet, 3-inch, second-hand cast Iron greenhouse pipe in good conditionat4c per ft. Georqb Reinbero, 301 Balmoral Ave., Chicago. For Sale — 4- inch cast iron pipe at 6c per foot. One Kroeschell boiler, extra large size, cost over *500 for $150. Address Heller Bros., New Castle, Ind. For Sale— Cheap, a good paying florist business, well established, in San Antonio, Texas. Fine opening here for an up-to-date florist. Address Mrs. S. Maverick, San Antonio, Texas. For Sale— Greenhouses of between 6,(00 and 7,000 square feet of glass and double house. In fine locality. On trolley line. For particulara address Mrs. M. A. Hill, Ansonia, Conn. For Sale — 35,000 feet, 4-inch cast-iron pipe, 5 foot lengths and fittings; 16 4-inch gate valves; 10,000 feet 8x10, 8x12 and 10x12 double thick imported glass; pots all sizes. Address J. Geist, Melrose, Mass. For Sale — Owing to the death of the proprietor, the greenhouses and stock of the Lake Geneva Floral Co., established m 1890 are offered for sale. A good opening for a practical man. W. H. Hajmmersley, Lake Greneva, Wis For Sale — Greenhouses and retail store in Gal- veston, Tex. Owing to illness will dispose of a good business at a reasonable rate. Have worked up a fine trade and the possibilities are unlimited. Full particulars may be had by addressing Box 175, care American Florist. For Sale — Two greenhouses, 24x100, three acres of land, large dwelling with all improvements. Two hours ride from New York. Known as the M. J. Moore place. Easy terms. For particulars address Mrs. J. Stmons, Highland, Ulster Co., N. Y. For Sale or Leaao — An exceptional bargain for right party; greenhouses with 8,000 square feet of glass. Hot-water heating plant with practically new boilers. 2Vi acres of good land in fine location. Well established business in full operation. 'Apply to Anna W. Kidder, Waltham. Mass. For Rent — At Frederick, Md., greenhouses 18x63, 12x103, 30x162, 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 immediate neighbor- hood; coal, manure, labor cheap, city water; no stock on hand. Rent $300 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. For Sale— An established florist business with a profitable retail trade in a growing southern city of over 40,000 inhabitants. Modern constructed greenhouses. Splendid opportunity for building up a large business, wholesale and retail, being advantageously situated for shipping north and south. Modern six room dwelling with all con- veniences including electric lights and telephone: modern barn and servants' houses. All on 13 acres of elevated land with about 50O fruit trees in full bearing. The whole within the city limits and increasing in value every year. Good reasons for wanting to sell. Address Box 397, care American Florist. WANTED Position by A No. 1 landscape gardener and nurseryman with first-class firm or public Institution: eventually private. Competent to take charge; best of references. For full particulars address Box 295, care American Florist. Cnp CAI C About 50 000 feet of glass nearly run OnLC all devoted to carnations, one house of roses and one of asparagus plumosus; houses in splendid coDdition: two built last sum- mer; 72-inch by 16 It. boiler heats the place with ease; another large boiler in reserve. Michigan's great coal field but a short distance furnishes coal at a very low price. A splendid wholesale and retail trade well established; one of the best ship- ping points in Michigan, reaching with ease and comparatively short time. Chicago, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Detroit, the Saginaw valley and all points east, west, north or south. Splendid trade in field-grown carnation plants as well as rooted cuttings. Stock in fine condition. Soil and cli- mate just suited to growing carnations— both quantity and quality. Splendid water privilege for field and bouses. An exceptional chance (or some one to step Into a well established business. Will also sell or rent a large or medium sized house. For further particulars, address Box 328, care American Florist. Always mention the.. American Florist when you write to an advertiaer* 482 The American Florist. April 8, Toronto. MABKET AND TRADE NOTES. Business the past week has improved considerably. Saturday, March 25, was really the first spring-like day we have had and the effect on trade is notice- able, as sales in all lines have improved. The stock of roses continues to improve, both in quantity and quality, and though in fair demand there are plenty to supply all reasonable amounts. American Beauty are getting better and some select blooms are now seen. General MacArthur is also a little more plentiful and finds ready sale. The carnation crop seems to be shortening. Bulbous stock is very plentiful and narcissi in varieties are being sold at retail as low as 1 cent each. We would like to know how the grower intends to pay for his bulb out of this price. GARDENEBS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB. The Gardeners' and Florists' Associ- ation held a well attended meeting at St. George's hall Tuesday evening. George Hollis gave a paper on "Hybrid- izing of Carnations." The carnation exhibit in connection gave plenty of food for thought and reflection during the evening. F. E. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. Y., exhibited White Lawson in excel- lent condition, Daheim, Victory, Enchantress and Variegated Lawson; W. J. Palmer, Buffalo, showed Red Law- son of good color; George Hollis had a promising white seedling; H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md., had My Maryland, an ideal white; J. H. Dunlop showed a vase of well grown Harlowarden; George Mills staged a vase of Boston Market; Siebrecht & Son sent a vase of their new Eose Killarney, very fine. NOTES. P. Fogarty & Sons have sold the pres- ent site on which their greenhouses' are located, moving across the railroad track. They have already built one house and are getting the material ready for two more houses 21 x 150 feet. J. H. Dunlop intends to tear down some of his old houses and build a range of three houses 25 x 250 feet for Ameri- can Beauty roses. They will be built in the latest style of iron construction, using brick and tile benches. Primula obconica very well grown and in large variety of colors have been coming from the Steele, Briggs Com- pany. John Eiggall, the foreman, has some fine cinerarias and gloxinias. W. J. Lawrence has not exactly decided on what he intends doing. Sev- eral houses will be rebuilt and two mod- ern new houses will be added to his present establishment. The Toronto Floral Company is tear- ing down som^J'of the old houses and building new ones in their places. They are also building two new houses 25 x 50 feet. An attractivfe window has been dis- played at t6«- College Flower Shop, banked with log moss, pieces of rustic work, green lights and clusters of mush- rooms. J. H. Dunlop has been making a fine display of rhododendrons. Some of the mauve and light varieties are fine. The colors compare favorably with orchids. The English primroses from Frank Duffert are quite a novelty and will no doubt have a large call for Primrose day. E. Jennings, of Brampton, is sending in fine sweet peas with long stems and well colored. John Gard is putting up two houses 20 x 200 feet, using wood and iron con- struction. Grobba & Wandrey are building a range 200 x 250 feet for carnations. H. G. D. DREER'S HARDY PERENNIALS FOR SUMMER CUT FLOWERS If you are not interested in a general line of Hardy Perennials, but have use for summer cut flow^ers you should consider at least the following leaders, which are the cream of the best sorts for summer cuttings; you will find them profitable for this purpose as well as being an attraction to your grounds. We have a large stock and the plants offered are all of such size that they wilt give the best pos- sible returns. For a complete list of this class of plants as well as all other seasonable stock see our Current Wholesale List. Anemone Japonlca. Not the usual winter killed class of stock, but good vigorous plants growing in 3-inch pots. Japonlca, red. Alba, white. Lady Ardillaune* extra large white. Oueen Charlotte, beautiful La France piuk double, and Whirlwind* double white. 75c per dozen; $6.00 per 100. Anemone Prince Henry, Large double rich deep pink flowers, A fine new introduction $3.00 per dozen ; $15.00 per 100. Perdoz. 100 Achillea, The Pearl, strong 3-in. pots $ 75 $ 5.00 ASclepiasTuberosa, strong lyr. old roots 75 6.00 Asters hardy in var. strong 3-in. pots. 1. 00 8.00 " Edna Mercia; a fine new pink var. 2.00 15.00 '* Grandiflorus; large flowered late blue 2.00 15.00 Boltonia Latisquania, 4-in. pots 75 6.00 " Asteroides, 4-in. pots 75 6.00 Campanula Moeheimi. 3-in. pots 1.25 10.00 *■ Pyramidalis, strong 1 yr. clumps 1.00 8.00 Caryopteris Mastacantha, 3-in. pots.... 75 6.00 Chrysanthemum Shasta Daisy, 2J4-ln. pots . 60 4.00 Chrysanthemum Maximum Triumph 3-iD pots 75 6.00 Cimicifuga Simplex (rare) strong plants 3.50 25.00 Clematis Recta, strong 2 year old 1.50 12.00 Coreopsis Lanceolata, heavy 4-in. pots.. 75 5.00 Delphinium.Formosum, strong 4-in. pots 75 6.00 ' ' " Belladonna (rare) very free flowering 2.50 20.00 Dianthus Latifolius Atrococcineus,2Ji- inch pots 60 4.00 Digitalis Gloxiniaeflora, 4-in. pots 75 6.t0 Doronicum Austriacum, 3-in. pots 1.00 8.00 Excelsum, 3-in. pots 1.00 8.00 Erigeron Coeruleua Grandiflorus, 3-ln pots I.OO 8.00 Eupatorium Ageratoides, 4-in. pots 75 6.00 *' Coelestinum, 3-in. pots ... 75 6.00 Feverfew Little Gem, 3H-in. pots 60 4.00 Funkia Subcordata Alba, 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 GaillardiftGrandiflora. heavy 4-inpots. 75 6.00 Gypsophila Vaniculata, strong 1 year old roots 75 6.00 Helenium Autumuale Superba, 4-in. pots 75 6.00 " Pumilum, 3-in. pots 1.00 8.00 '* " Magniflcum, 3-in. pots 1.25 lO.CO Helianthus Multlflorua Fl. PI., strong. 75 6.0O " " Maximus, strong 75 6 00 " Maximiliana, strong 75 6.00 *' Meteor, strong 75 6.00 Soleil d'Or, strong 75 6.00 WoUey Dod, strong l.OJ 8.00 Hellopsis Pitcherianus, 4-in. pots 1.00 8.0J 8.00 8.(0 6.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 6,00 600 6.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 Per doz. 100 Heliopsis Scaber Major, 4-in. pots $1,00 $8.00 Hollyhocks, Dreer Superb Double in separate colors 1.25 lO.OO Hollyhocks, Dreer Superb Double in choice mixture 1 Hypericum Moserianum, 3-in. pots.... 1 Iberis Sempervirens, 3-in. pots Iris Kaempferi, 24 choice named var. 1 *• " finest mixed 1 " Germanica, 12 choica name var. . . *' " fine mixed Lobelia Cardinalis, strong 4-in. pots.. . Lychnis Chalcedonica, strong 3-in pts. " " alba, strong 4-in pots •* *' Rubra, Fl. Pi. strong 3-in. pts. 2 *' Viscaria Splendens. strong 4-in. pots 1. Lysimachia Clethroides, strong 4-in pts Myosotis Palustris Semperflorens, strong 3-in. pots 50 4.00 " Alpestris Granaiflora, strong clumps.... 50 4.00 Paeonies in choice varieties; see cata- logue for varieties 1 Penstemon Gentianoides, 3-in. pots 1, Physostegia Virginica, strong 4-in. pts. '* " alba, strong 4-in. pots Perennial Phloxes, 25 finest varieties.. Pinks Hardy, 6 best varieties, 4-in, pts. Pyrethrum tfliginosum, strong plants. Rudbeckia Golden Glow, strong 4-in. pots *' Purpurea, strong 4-in. pots. 1 Soabiosa Caucaaica, strong 3-in. pots .. 1 " " alba, strong 3.in. pots 1, Solidago Higida, strong 4-in. pots 1 '• " strong 4-in. pots Spirsa Aruncus, clump's 1. '' Chinensis, clumps 1 " Filipendula, fl. pL, 4-iD pots.. ** Gigantea, clumps 1, " Palmata, clumps 1, " '• Elegans, strong 4-iii. pots 75 6.00 .50 12.00 0() K.OO 75 600 75 B.OO 75 5.00 75 600 75 6.00 75 fi.OO 00 «.00 00 8.00 00 aoo 25 10.00 75 fi.OO 00 S.OO 35 in.O) 75 fi.OO 25 10.00 00 8.00 Perdoz. 100 Spiraea TJImaria, strong 4-iD. pots 8 75 8 6.00 " " fl. pi., strong 4-in. pts. 75 6.00 Statice Eximia, strong 3-in. pots 75 6.00 *' Gmelini, strong 3-in. pots 75 6.00 " Latifolia, strong 3-in. pots 75 6.00 Stoljesia Cyanea, strong 3-in. pots 1.00 5.00 Sweet Williams, strong 4-in. pots 60 4.00 *' " largeclumps 75 6.00 Thalictrum Aquilegifolium Atropur- purea, 4-in. pots 1,00 8.00 Tlialictrum Aquilegiafolium Album, 4-in pots 2.00 IB.OO Thalictrum Aquilegifolium Roseum 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 Trollius Aurantiaous, 4-in. pots 1.60 10.00 " Europaeus, 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 " Japonicus Excelsior, 4-in. pts. 1.50 10.00 " Orange Globe, 4-in. pots 2..')0 18.00 Tritoma PHtzerii. strong per 1000 S50.00 1.00 6.00 •' Coralina " " " 50.00 1.00 6.00 " Macowani; " " " 75.00 1.00 8.00 " Uvaria Gra'diflora, str'ng per 1000 •■■....50.00 100 6.00 Valeriana Coocinea, 4-in. pots 1.00 8 00 " alba, 4-in. pots... 1.00 8.00 " OfBoinalis, 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 HENRY A. DREER, (i~coRPORATED) 714 Chcslnvl St., Philadelphia. igos. The American Florist. 483 Are You Ready for Easter? Or do you just think you are? Are you sure that you are going to get the best possible flowers at the least possible prices, in the promptest possible time? Get in touch with us and make sure of it. We have made greater preparations than ever before for Easter Trade. Be sure of getting our Easter price list by writing for it nOW* Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Qrowers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone Long Distance Central 879. STOCK SIZES VlUSHtN'S SEED STORE, ■4'8e Randolph St., CHICAGO. 1 4 Barclay St^ NEW YORK. FIVE IVIII_l-ION HARDY GUT FERNS I Fancy and Dagger; now be- ing overstocked i have to re- ' duce my price from $1.50 to $1.25. Cash with all orders. Prinoess Pine Roping for Easter. Laurel Roping, oand made. First quality Elm aod Maple Trees for plautiDs. Fine Sphagnum IWosSi 60c per bbl.. flrat quality; second quality. 30c. per bbl. All orders by mail or dispatch or longdistance telephone promptly attended to. THOMAS COLLINS, Hinsdale, Mass. ii!£ Regan Printing nouse Larg* nina of CATALOGUES Our Spoolalty. Write lor Flguraa. 83-91 Plymouth Place. CHICAGO. National Florists' Board of Trade, Office: 68 Pine Street, Now York. Credit Reference Book. A subscription to our Credit List will cost you $10 & year, and it may lave you {100 the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful ac- counts. Why notgothroueh your books at once and send us all the claims tnat are in arrears? FuU of Helpful Hints. American Florist Co.: — I feel that I cannot get along without the American Florist. It is a grand paper, full of helpful hints. Park Greenhouses. HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANGY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are DAG- GER, $1.50 and FANCY FERNS, Al quality, JI.50 per 1000. Discount on lareer orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN GALAX, tl.OO per 1000. Laurel Festooning , good and full, handmade 5c and 6o per yd. Green and Sphagnum Moss, SI. 00 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss, 50c per bag; 5 bags, S2.00. Iv) Leaves, t4.00 per fooo. Sprengeri, 25o and 50o per bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, 50o per bunch or string. Leucothoe Sprays, (1.00 per 100; S7.50 per 1000. We also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies such aa Tin Poll, Cut Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes, Folding Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors. All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves, Etc., Etc. Our stock is of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write fo our price list. Orders by mall, telephone or telegraph will receive our most careful and prompt attention. HENRY Nl. ROBINSON & CO., L. D. -Phone 2618 Main. 8 and n Province SI., Boston. Mass. N. Lecakes & Co* 53 W. 28ih St., New York. ^MgH^ Tel. No. 1 2 1 4 ^K^^^^^ Madlaon Squaro ^^^^KB^L Stands Cut ^^^^^^^H Flower Exchanf;e ^■nl^V Coogan Bldg., W. r^^r 26th Street & 34th / ^^ Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. QrMa tad Bronze tllax Luvtt, 75o per 1000. FGRSGUTHERNWILDSMILAX (Whara quality la Flrat Conaldaratlon) Write, Wire or Phone the introduoera, Caldwell The Woodsman Co., EYergreen.Ala. New Crop Southern Wild Smilax now ready In limited quantities. George Cotsonas&Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds ol Evergreens. Fancy and Dag^erl Ferns, Bronze and" Green Galax. Phone I'.OS Mad. Sq. Main Store, 45 W. 29 h St.. NEWVORK. THE KERVAN COMPANY, WHOLESALE DEALERS, All Deoorating Evarpreena, Galax, Leuoothoo, Moaaea, Etc. 20 W. 27th Street, NEW YORK. Telephone 1519 Madison Sq. TO BUY OR SELL Advertlae In THE AMERICAN FLORIST. HARDY CUT FERNS. Fanoy, $1.50; Dagger, 81.25 per ttpO. Galax, Brilliant Bronze or Green, 75c per ITOU: 86.60 per case of 10,000. Laurel Festooning, dalod-made, full sizes, 4c, 5c and 6q per yd. Made frSb daily from the woods. Send ua your EASTER ORDERS Now and we will please you. Branch Laurel, S5c per large bundle. Southern Wild Sfnllax, per 50-lb. case, S5.50. Laurel Wreathe and Prlnceea Pine Wreathe, made all sizes and prices. Princea Pine by the lb. and made into roping. Tell us your wants and we will name you prices. Tel. Office. New Salem, Mass. Mllllnolon.-Maaa. HEADQUARTERS FOR "SUPERIOR QUALTTY" BRAND Wild $niila,\ 2S, 3S and 50 pound cases Chicago Market quotations. ALWAYS ON HAND, AND IN ANY QUANTITY. NONE BETTER. E. F. WINTERSON CO., 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. 484 The American Florist. April 8, HIGH-GRADE SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX. ^"^ ^'""^'^ SsSt *"' '"'•'"'* Evergreen, Ah. eP~SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR HANDLING LARGE ORDERS WRITE, WIRE OR PHONE. E A. BEAVEN, E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." n Wabash Ave.. ....CHICAGO Wbolf^ale flower/larKgfe Milwaukee, April 5. Roses, Beauty, long, per don. 5 00 •• med. " 2.00® S 00 " short *' .75 Liberty 6 00@10 00 " Cbatenay 3 00@ 6 00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6 00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3 00® 8 00 " Perle 3.00@600 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Smilax I8 60@15 00 Asparagus sprays 2 00 Valley 2.00ft 3 00 Adiantum 1.50 Violets 50® 7S Dallas 8 00@10 00 Romans, Paper Whites 3 00 Harrisii 10.00@13..50 Tulips, Daffodils 3 00 Pittsburg, April 5. Boses, Beauty, specials 25 00@?0 00 extras I500ft:0.00 No. 1 600@0.00 •' ordinary 300@500 Bride, Bridesmaid 3 OOOl 2 00 Meteor 6 00® 8 00 Liberties 8.(;0®15 00 Perle, Chatenay 3.00® 8 00 Carnations l.ni® 3 00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 00 Smilax 13.P0@15 00 Asparagus, strings 26 00(Si50 ' 0 Asparagus Sprengeri 2.0 @ 3 00 Lilies 6 on® 13 no Adiantum 1 .i 0® 1.50 Mignonette 1 00® 3 00 Daffodils 2 00® 3.00 Cdicinnati, April 6. Hoses, Beauty, per doz 1. 00® 4.C0 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 8.C0 " Liberty 6.00@1000 " Meteor, Golden Gate 4.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.50® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus POOO Smilax 12.60@15.00 Adiantum 1.00® l.BO Callas 10.00 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri in bunches 25o per bunch Harrisii 12.5fl@15.00 Romans, narcissus 3 00 Violets 50® .75 St. Louis, April 5. Roses, Beauty, long stem 2.00® 3.00 " medium stem 1.50® 2.00 " short stem... .50® i.oo Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® fi.OO Liberty 4.00® 6.00 Kaiserin 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.I0@ 3.00 Smilax 13.50® 16.00 Asparagus Sprengeri I.60<31 3 00 Plumosus 86.00(^.50.00 Perns, fancy per 1000, 2 00 Adiantum 1.00® 1 .26 Violets, California 25® .40 " Double .60 Lily of the valley 2.00® 3.00 Romans 2.00® 3 00 Callas 8.CO@10.00 Paper White narcissus 3.00 Cleveland, April 5. Roses, Beauty, per do/. 75® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 8 00 Meteor 3.00® 800 Carnations 1 00® 4.00 Smilax 10.00®li>.00 Asparagus, strings 2.5.0«f?iJO.OO Sprengeri I.OO® 2.00 Common ferns 2 FO Violets, single S.'i® .75 tl " double 60® 1.00 Tulips 3.00(4 4.00 Sweet peas 60® I.OO EASTER LILIES VIOLETS CARNATIONS Tulips Daffodils Wild Smilax And all general stock in quantity. Send us your orders. ASK FOR WEEKLY PRICE LIST J. B. DEAMUD, ''l^^^ir- ■ Long Distance Phone, Central 3155; Automatic 9922. ^^M •■ ■■■■I^BB ■■■IHI^BB a* ■■■■■■■•■■■■■■■■ aiHIHBBB ■■ M I HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., i ^ ^ Wholesale Cut Flowers «• «- 46a Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. WILLIAM MURPHY, Wholesale CommissiQn Dealer In Cut Flowers and Florists* Supplies. ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS CARRIED IN STOCK. Send for Price List issued every Monday. WRITE, WIRE OR 'PHONE 128 E. 3d Street, CINCINNATI, 0. Day 'Phone M 9a0. Night 'Phone W 1191 R, AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses — American Beauties and ail kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prices. TriaJ orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Flenil Company Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. -rANCY- CARNATIONS and ROSES Pittsburg's Largest and Oldest Wholesalers. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER GO., Ltd. 604 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURB, PA. Peter Weiland WHOLESALE FLORIS . Room 18, 128 E. Third St., CINCINNATI, 0 Headquarters for American Beauties and all leading varieties Ol Roses and Carnations All flowers sold at prevailing market prices. Orders received and filled at Greenhousei 11 desired, by addressing PETER WEILAND, New Castle, Ind. Please ynention the American Florist when -writing. Lily of the Valley . FOR EASTER FORCING Order Now. Selected pips, JI2.00 per 1000 100. SO per Largest and finest stock in the west. H. N. BRUNS, 1409 1411 W. Madison St., «-5 01«*« HJOTIO JOf . An error in proofreading made us quote J. B. Deamud's Lilies for Easter last week at $1.26 per 1000 when the price should have been $125 per 1000. AIVIERICAN ri-ORIST COIVIRANY. PLACE YOUR NAME and your tpeolaltlei before the purohmiing floriiti of tta* entire oonntr; by advertising in mmHoADMT.No^. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. igo5. The American Florist. 485 EASTER ORDERS. "WTE are booking orders now and arc prepared to make you figures for Easter delivery. '^ We do not want you to place your orders elsewhere until you have figured with us. We are booking orders now on Longiflorums for Easter delivery at $125.00 per 1000. Our lilies are packed in boxes at the greenhouses and shipped in original packages, thus avoiding bruising by rchandling. FINE FANCY WHITE LILAC NOW ON HA.ND, $1.00 por dozen. WE HAVE A LARGE CROP OF LIBERTIES, BRIDES AND MAIDS. EXTRA CHOICE STOCK. A. L. RANDALL CO., 19 RANDOLPH STREET, Chicago. ^QQQSQQQSQQQSQQQSSaQQaOQQe if E.C.AMLING THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. i 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., g I CHICSGO. I S L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. a SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers fl||T CI flUfCDC andSbippersof UUI rLUTlClfd 68 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone- Growers' Co. Central 3067. All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. WIETOR BROS.G «'*"'• Cut Flowers Growers of All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabish Ave., CHICAGO. Vaudhan & Spernr, Wholesale Florists, SS and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. BassGtt&Wasiiburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. o1 Cut Flowers Wholesale Dealers and Growers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILU Please mention the A merican Florist when -writing, GEO. REINBERG, •rs?.. Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We will take care of your orjlers at reasoii'- able prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Whol^ale pbwer/\arK5^ Cbicaso, April 5 Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36>in. stems 4.00 20 to 24 " 2.00® 3.00 15 to 18 " 1.60® 2.00 " " 12 " 1.00 Liberty 600® 8 00 " Chatenay 5 00® 8 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 4 00® 6.00 Meteor. Golden Gate 4 00® 6 00 Gen'l MaoArthur e.OOf' 15.00 Carnations 1.00® 2 00 fancy 200® 300 Valley 2.00® 4 00 Violets 30® 1.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 40 to ^Oc " '■ sprays 2.00@6 00 " Sprengerl 300® 600 Leucothoe sprays 7£@ 1 00 Galax Leaves, Bronze, per 1000 1.00 .15 " Green, " " 1.00 Adlantum . .75® 1.00 Fancy ferns. ...per 1000 2.50® 3 00 Smilax 12.00@15.00 Wild smilax per case 6.00 Easter lilies 8.00@!2.60 Callas 1.00@1.50perdoz. Paper Whites 3 00 Poet's narcissus 1. 00 Romans 3 00 Tulips 1.50(n 5,00 J. a. BUDL0NG Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Boses and Carnations ennu/CQ nf A Specialty bnUWcK 01 Please mention (he Amencan FUnist when ici iltng. PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Cut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. Extra Select 8 4 00 30-inoh stems 2.50 24-lnch stems 2.fi0 20-lnch stems 1.50 15-inch stems 1.25 12-inch stems l.OQ Short stems, per. 100 S5.00 to 6,00 Per 100 LIBERTY 18.00 to 10 00 " Medium 4.00 to 6.00 CHATENAY 5.00 to 8.00 MAIDS AND BRIDES 5.00 to 8.00 PERLE 4.00to 6.00 SUNRISE O.OOto 800 0NCLE JOHN 6.00 to 10 00 CARNATIONS 1.50 to 2.50 All flowers are perfectly fresh and properly packed. Mo charge lor P. & D. on orders over $6.00. Poehlmann Bros. Go. Wholasala Crowsrs ol and Dealers In Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35-37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove, III. O^IO.A.C;^0« Please mention the American Florist wkenii/riting, BUY YOUR Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies, WIRE DESIGNS at THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET, 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 486 The American Florist. April 8, The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESaiE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTy SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. WELCH BROS. All Varlctira FLOWERS In Seaaen. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all klnda. Long Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. GRAFTED ROSE STOCK. Now is the time to order for summer floweriDe KAISERIN and CARNOT, 2^-lnch pots, $15 00 per 100; $120.00 per lOOO OUR ROOT STOCK. KAISERIN, CARNOT, BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, 2M-incb pots, t4.00 per 100; »a5.00 per 1000. I have splendid plants of AMERICAN BEAUTY, clean and free from spot; 86.00 per 100; 850.00 per 1000. W. H. EI.I_IOTT, Brighton, Mlasa. ^A.ii,ii..ft.ii..i. A..i.iit.ft..i.ii^,fl. 6 00 ,00® 4.00 5( @ .75 CO® 4.00 3.00 3 00 , .75 12 60 i.00@15.00 15.00 3.(0 1.00 3C0(<7!. .60® 4.50 3.00 .75 6(0®12.00 6.0n® 8.00 e.OOfi 8 00 3.00(5' 8 00 3.00(((i, 6.00 1.60® 3.00 12.60a16.00 2 00 3.00 1.50 .50® .75 8.00@,10.00 3.00 10.00@12.50 3.00 CHICACO, P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, ^^ CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. Please tnention the American Florist when wriiin^. OMAHA. HESS & SWOBODA, FLORISTS, 1415 Farnam Street, OMAHA, NEB. ■Phone ItOl and L. 1682. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. SPRINGFIELD. Nark Aitken FLORIST. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. CHAS. CHADWICK, COR. FULTON & LAGRAVE, Grand Rapids, Nich. WHOLESALE and RETAIL FLORIST. High-Gfade Cut Blooms. Carnations, Roses, 'Mums, Violets, Etc Choice American Beauties a Specialty. Artistic Designs on Short Notice. Good Shipping Facilities to all Michigaa Points. A TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. JOHN woir, Wholesale and Retail Florist, SAVANNAH, GA. Paper White N!ircissus and Roman Hyacinths. $2.00 per hundred, in any quantity, Long Distance Telephone Connections. WASHINGTON. Joseph R. Freeman, FLORIST, 6l2l3thSt.N.W.,W4SniNGTON.D.C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ST. PAUL. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE LEADING FLORISTS OF THE N. W. Orders wrill be well cared for anywhere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. GALVESTON. Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, 2319 AVENUE M, GALVeSTON. TEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Designs, Decorations. Telephone 1087. All mail, telegrapb or telephone orders promptly and artistically filled. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Asparagus Plumosas, 60 CENTS PER STRING. Carnation Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Good stock. W. H. WATSON, Lapeer, Mich. 1905- Th E American Florist. 489 A Daily Shipment From 40 to 60 Growers ENABLES US TO SAY '•WE CAN AND WILL FILL YOUR CUT FLOWER WANTS TO ADVANTAGE." : : : : : Store open from 7 a. m. to 7 p. m. on week days and 7 a. m. to 1 p. m. on Sundayt. We Anticipate Good Supplies OF MOST STOCKS FOR NEXT WEEK. IF YOU CAN USE QXTANTITIES For Store Openings and the like, \Vrite or ^^ire for Lowest Quotations. E. F. WINTERSON COMPANY, 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. We carry tlie most Complete Line of General Florists' Supplies in the West. Illustrated Catalogue free. Telegrapliat our expense for latest quotations on any Cut Flower Sup- plies. CURRENT PRICES. For Week of April 3rd to April lOtb. Roses. Per dozen. American Beauty, 3U to 36 i as S3. 00 24 inches 2 00 2U inches 1.50 15 inches l.CO " 12 inches .75 Short 50 to .75 Bride, Bridesmaid, Gate 3.00 to 6.00 Eoses, Our Seiection 2 01 to 4 00 Liberty 4 00 to 8 00 Chatenay 4.00 to 8 00 Carnations. Per 100 Fancy S3 00 Good Average 1.50 to 2.C0 Fair Stoclv, for bargain sales (Our Selection) Per ICOO, SIU.UO Valley 2.ro to 3.rO Violets 40to .75 Callas 8 00 to 12.00 Paper Whit»s, Romans 3.00 Harrisii lU 00 to 12.00 Tulips, Daffodils 2.f0to 4.00 Sweet Peas 7S to l.fO Mignonette 40 to .75 Asparagus Plumosus, per string .25 to .50 Asparagus Plum. Sprays, per 100.. 2 00 to 5.fO Asparagus Sprengeri. per 100 2 00 to 5 00 Common Ferns, per lOJO 3.50 Galax Leaves, Bronze, per ICOO.. 100 Green.. " 1.00 Green Leuoothoe Sprays, per 100, .75; Red, 1 00 Adiantum " .. 1 00 to 1.25 Smilax, per dozen 1.50 to 2.00 Jonquils $200 to S5.00 per IICO All prices subject to change without notice. Please mention the American Floi ist when writing. My Specialties E/^SJER For Everything in Fancy Gut Flowers. ORCHIDS S SPECIALTY. Fancy Valley, Violets, Beauties, Tea Roses, Carnations, Callas, Easter Lilies, and all Miscellaneous Stock. A Large Stock of Wild Smilax, Asparagus, Adiantum, Common Ferns and all Decorative Material Always on Hand. Also a fine line of Novelties in Florists' Supplies. It you want tha BEST at any Tima, or all llie Time, send lo CHSS. W. NcKELLSR, ^Long Distance^PI>or.e.^Cej,lral 3598. 51 WabaSh AVC, CHICAGO. EASTER NOVELTIES. I quote the following goods for immediate shipment, clean fresh stock just in: Easter Chicles, fancy imported, doz., $3 00. ** " " domestic, doz., 2.00. Easter Ducks, fancy imported, doz., 3.00. " " " domestic, doz., 2.00. Cotton Chicks and Ducks, 25c to $1.00 doz. Twig Baskets or Nests, 75c to $3.00 doz. Mats, plain and fancy, $2.00 to $3.60 doz. Water-proof Crepe Paper $3 50 doz. Common Crepe, all colors, 75c. doz. Easter Ribbons, finest quality satin, per bolt, No.5No.7No.9No 12No,16 No.32 No.40 No 60 45c 55o 65c 85c $1.00 $1.10 $1.25 $1.50 I can supply all colors in above. Baby Ribbons, all colors, per doz. spls., $4.00. Violet Cords, from 50c to $1,50 doz Violet Ribbon Ties, from 75c to $2.00 doz. Crepe Paper Pot Covers, 50c to $2.00 doz. Match-Sticks 6-inch, 60c; 12-inoh, 75c; 18- inch, $1.00 per M. Fancy Pearl Corsage Pins, assorted colors, 16o to $1.00 doz.; $1 00 to $6 00 per gr. Violet Hampers, from 50c to $1 50 each. Cyoas Leaves, Ass't. 34to48-inoh, per 100 $12. Doves, very flnest quality, per doz $12 00 Next best grade, per doz 10.00 Seconds for decorating, per doz 8.00 Small Chenille Birds, per doz., 50c, 75c and $1. Folding Easter Bells, white paper. No. 1, 5-in. $1; No 2, 7-in. $1.25; No. 3, 9-in. $1 75 doz. Violet Tin Foil, per lb., 35o; 3 lbs., $1.00; lOO lbs. $25 00. A full line of all other supplies. Wire Designs, Sheaves, Baskets, etc. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. And Order Your EASTER STOCK From SINNER BROS. WHOLESALE GROWERS ^Q Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. TRY OUR STOCK-You will like it. TRY OUR SERVICE- You will want more of it. BULB STOCK LILIES ROSES CARNATIONS FERNS GALAX GREENS 490 The American Florist. April 8, r 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.,Sec*y and Treas. Twenty-third annual convention at Alex- andria Bay, N. Y., June 20-23, 1905. J The onion set market is very dull at present. Visited Chicago: Wm. Hagemann, of New York. This is the time shortages appear in unexpected places. Chicago newspapers are publishing long articles on gardening almost daily. Potatoes look as if they would go as low as 15 cents on the Chicago mar- ket. The early spring has advanced trade to nearly three weeks ahead of last year. Grass seed trade is very brisk. The Dickinson Company is reported to have had the biggest day of their existence last week. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y., has secured exclusive control of Luther Burbank's sensational new rhubarb, it is said. Visited San Francisco, Cax. — John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y.; Will- iam Eennie, Toronto, Ont.; J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, and J. A. Navlet, Sacramento, Cal. New Ulm, Minn. — The Minnesota Seed Company has been organized with a capital of $50,000. The company will erect a three-story brick structure to be used as a warehouse and sorting sta- tion. A. G. Lee, of A. 6. Lee & Brother, Fort Smith, Ark., was a recent Chicago visitor. He reports that business has been very fine in his territory this sea- son, with an unusually extensive demand for onion sets. Jacques Cotjrtine, of the Union Horticole, Hyres, France, sailed on the S. S. La Lorraine March 25, from Havre for the United States, where he will call upon the seed trade. The head- quarters of Mr. Courtine while in New York will be care of Lamy & Company, 210 Franklin street. 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Growers. 8AN JOSE, CAI.IF-ORNIA. Please mention the A merican Jhlorist when writing, RAWSON'S Arllngrton Tested Seeds'FtS Catalogues Mailed Free. W. W. RAV^'SON & CO., Seedsmen 12 and 13 Fanuell Hall Square, BOSTON. Please mention the American Florist when writing. New Orleans, La. — Cards are out for the wedding of Miss Armand Kerlec and John Baldini, which will take place April 26, Miss Kerlec has had charge of the flower seed department of Kerlec 's Seed Store. Los Angeles, Cal. — Musser & John- son, Germain Seed Company, Payne Seed Company and other concerns say that their business has almost doubled, and a round of the seed stores, March 26, showed everyone busy with many customers. Newport, K. I. There never has been a season when such delay and consequent trouble has been caused by the railroad companies in regard to getting freight. It has not mattered whether small lots or carloads were concerned. Days have become weeks and weeks turned into months trying to get stock. William C. Elliott, who has for a great many years been improving old varieties and perfecting new sorts of his own origination in sweet corn, has established himself in the trade as a dealer in new sorts of sweet corn ex- clusively. Onion sets are somewhat easier in price, that is, for stock of fair quality; but the best Philadelphia sets are bring- ing full rates here as follows: white, $5 per bushel; yellow and red, $4.25 in large lots. The George A. "Weaver Company is, as always, very busy and is now handling large lots of onion sets and seed pota- toes. William B. Scott & Company have had a very active week, some seeds going in large lots, especially sweet peas and asters. H. L. Be Blois is having good sales of the J. M. Thorburn Company's new potato, Noroton Beauty. X. Baltimore. market comments. Trade shows a marked improvement in volume, and the character of offer- ings in cut flowers becomes daily bet- ter, though the high marks reached by the mercury will probably soon bring down the size and quality of all sorts. Prices are shrinking and business was done the past week by active pushing and liberal concessions in prices. We have had a week of charming weather, too warm for the season, but clear and bright, and things move more rapidly as a consequence. Koses are plentiful, American Beauty beginning now for the first time for several months to appear in adequate supply of desirable grades. Carnations are in too great abundance and violets are near- ing the end of their day, being small and poor. Green material continues scarce but of the hardy outdoor bulb- ous material from the south there is, like the making of books, no end. From some shipments it is doubtful if returns sufficient will be realized to pay the expressage. Every stall, every fakir has an over supply, and the prices at which they are distributed are ridicu- lously low. The market men are out in force, and the sidewalks look like a flower show. The class of goods offering indicate, unfortunately, that the supplies meant for Easter are already of necessity pushed into the market, azaleas, genis- tas, hyacinths and tulips offering in pro- fusion. A drop in temperature with cloudy days may retard stock not yet in bloom, but a continuance of such weather as that of the past week will make very problematical the Easter supplies. Of Harrisii and Longiflorum lilies the pro- vision seems not very abundant, but it will be this year a problem of retarding rather than of forcing. club meeting. At its meeting last Monday evening the Gardeners' Club appointed a com- mittee consisting of its surviving for- mer presidents to consider and suggest a plan for the entertainment during the annual meeting in the City of Washing- ton, of the Society ^ American Florists or of such members as may visit Balti- more. It is suggested that it is likely that the entertainment may take the form of a steamboat excursion on the waters of the Chesapeake, with opportu- nities for visitors to enjoy the edible products of that noble inland sea, whose fame is known of all m«n. Some of these will be in the height.j||. their season at the date of the conveSSon, and the club doubtless will offer a typical Baltimore welcome to its visitors. Boston. MARKET QUIET. The market has taken another slump after two weeks of brisk trade. Dur- ing the past week the price of all staple flowers has gone off to a marked extent from those of last week. The warm weather has advanced flowers faster than they could be disposed of. This applies in particular to single violets, which have been advanced so quickly that they will be out of the market in another week or two. Eoses are very plentiful, selling as low as 2 cents apiece, and the supply of carnations is also excessive and they are going at $1 to $3 per 100. Bulb stock has held its own in both price and ease of sell- ing through all the ups and downs of the market the pa^t two months. Both markets report the past week as having been very quiet in all lines. NOTES. N. F. McCarthy & Company will com- mence their annual spring auctions the first of this month. They will be held every Tuesday and Friday. Mann Brothers have been bringing to the Boston Flower market some espe- cially good pots of lilacs and rhododen- drons. Galvin's Tremont street store has had an especially attractive window dis- play of gardenias the past week. The Rosary, of Bromfield street, re- ports an especially good trade in the different varieties of bulbous plants. H. P. S. Lenoz, Mass. The Lenox Horticultural Society lia8 issued its schedules for its annual exhi- bitions this year. On June 22 cut flow- ers, roses, perennials, plants, fruit and early vegetables will be shown; the sec- ond exhibition will be on August 24, and the date of the chrysanthemum show is not set. The society has thirty- one life and ninety-three annual mem- bers. i 1905. The American Florist. 491 SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS TUBEROSES. Dwarf Pearl, flrst-olass, strong bulbs, per 100, SI .00; per 1000, *8.00. Dwarl Pearl, medium size, per 100, 60c; per 1000, S4.50. GLADIOLUS. All strictly first size bulbs. Per 100 1000 Augusta, pure white, blue anthers .... $3.00 $26.00 Brenchleyensis, intense scarlet 1.35 11.50 Ceres, pure white, spotted purplish rose 1.25 10.50 Mme. Moneret, delicate rose color — 1.50 12.50 May, pure white, flaked rosy crimson.. 1..50 12.50 Vaughan's XXX Florist Mixture. This mixture is made up from named white and Light varieties and mixtures of light colors only. Per 100, $1.75; per 1000, $15.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO. NEW YORK. Seed Bags FOR THE TRADE We manufacture a full line in Manilla, White, Amber or Colored Laid Papers. Also print in quantities. Samples on application. Send list of requirements for estimate. Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURC, MASS. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Gbowbks of GARDEN PEAS and BEANS For the Wholesale Trade. Grand Rapids, - Mich. SEED GROWERS FIsId, Sweat and Pop Corn, Cuoumbar, Melon and Squash Seed. Write us before placing contracts. We have superior stock seed and can furnish you good seed at reasonable prices. Address A. A, BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA. THE HORTICILTIRAL TRADE JOlRNALe The largest, brightest, and best advertis- ing medium for the Horticultural Trade in Great Britain, published weekly. Also THE INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL TRADE JOURNAL. Publlsbed quarterly. Both mailed post tree for one year for One Dollar. Publishers : THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTINO COMPANY, BURNLEY. ENGLAND. Indispensable and Kefresliing. American Florist Co.: — Please find enclosed $1 for the American Florist for another year. It reminds me of the old-fashioned New England Satur- day night bath, quite indispenfiable and very refreshing to the receiver each week. C. W. Sibley. BERMUDA ilarrisii Bulbs THE "SEMPER IDEM" BRAND. I am now booking orders for July and August delivery. Prices on Application. ^ ^ ^ CHAS. A. V. FRITH, HAMILTON, BERMUDA. CARL BECK & CO. SEED MERCHANTS AND SEED GROWERS. OUEDLINBURG, (Germany.) Mangel Wurzel and Sugar fiect Seeds A SPECIALTY. We offer an immense stock of all seeds at moderate prices, to the trade only . General Catalogues free on application. English Correspondence. SPECIAL PRICES FOR LARGE QUANTITIES ON DEMAND. -lelegram Addresa: SAMENEXPORT, Quadllnburg. Van Zanten Brothers, ROYAL NETHERLANDS BULB NURSERIES AND EXPORT TRADE HILLEGOM, HOLLIND. Wholesale growers of the leading sorts of HYACINTIIS, TULIPS. N4RCISSUS, bKUCUS SPIRAEAS, GLADIOLUS, PAEONIAS. Etc., Etc. We further ask your attention to our superior quahty and special prices of ERENCH BULBS, ROMAN HYACINTIIS PAPER WHITE GR., ETC. Ask quotations from our traveler MR. Q. HYLKEMA. Care of Messrs. Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St., New York. Who also will send you on demand, catalogue and special prices of all Holland Bulbs and Plants. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Writa for Prices. LEONARD SEED CO. CHICAGO. HEADQUARTERS POR Flower Seeds ONION SETS. Bulbs Seeds for present requirements ready to ship. Contract orders for delivery after harvest 1905 are being booked now. Beans, Peas and Garden Seeds. Write S'or Pbices. New Dahlias of Proved Merit. Embracing a complete set of 1 2 New Century Dahlias ; 25 New Cactus Dahlias; New Collaretl ANDORRA NURSERIES, WM. WARNER HARPER, Prop. CHESTNUT HII-I., - F>A. '•'' nitkn ^i,„,f, (.<£ri[3''" H< SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. 9i to 1-in. 1-in. lii in. a-in 3-ln, Carolina Car, Poplar. 8c 10c 16a 30a 40o Soft Mapis. 1st class. .. 7c 9n 12c 20a 35a Elm, Ameno'n,l8tolassl0c 14c 20o 30o Box Elder 12a 14a ]8a Catalpa Spaclosa. ... 12o 14o 20a SHRUBS, ETC. 2 teet. 3 to 4 ft. Syrlnga, Garland 600 6o 600 9c Splraa, BiUardii BOO 6c 700 9c " VanHouttei 600 6o 1000 12a Lllacparple 400 Bo 400 8a Barbarry, purple 600 3o 700 So Fringe, purpl«, 450 5o 400 8o Hydrangea, P. G 800 lOo Altliea, assorted 1000 7c Yucca 400 4a PEACH TREES (24 Best). First class, 5 to 7 feet 4Mo Medium, 4 lo 6 feet 40 Light, 3 feet 3Ha Blackberry, 6 varieties, flrst-class, root-out- ting plants Ic Currants,7varieties,flrst-olass, 2-year plants 3o Shrubs, 15 sorts, 2 feet 6Ho Shrubs, leading sorts, 3 to 4 feet 8a 5 Through Trunk R.R. Lines from Springfield, III. Free boxing for cash before sblpment, and at rost If payment by May 15. Certificate from Entomologist on each payment. Can ship quick. Yours sincerely, SPAULDING N. & O. CO., Near Springfield. SPAULDINC. ILL. Hardy Roses Fine 2-year field-grown Gen. .Taoqueminot, Magna Charta, La France, Crimson Rambler, etc., first size, 12c', second size, 7c: Crimson Rambler XXX, 20c; larga flowered Clematis, finest pur- ple, lavender, white and red sorts, 2-year, 18o; 1-year, 9o; extra 3-year, 30c. Clematis Panlcu- lata, 2-year, strong, 10c. Ampelopsis Valtchi, 10c. American Ivy, Sc, Honeysuckle, Hall's, etc., 8o; Hydrangea, P. C, I'o; solendid tree shaped spucimens, 30c. Golden Clow, strong roots, 4o. Hardy Phlox, finest named sorts, 8c. Peonies, finest varieties, 12o; Iris, finest .Tapanese and German. lOo: Hardy Shrubs, in the leading varieties. Althaeas, lOc; Berberry, Purple Leaved, etc., lOo; Deutzias, lOc; Japan Quinoe, 8c; Spiraeas, 10c; Weigelias, etc. . lOo. Everything offered is strong. 2-5 ear, field- grown, unless otherwise noted. Fruit and ornamental trees, etc., priced on application. PacKlng free for cash. ROCHESTER, N.Y. W. H. SALTER, » THE MOON For J Trees, Shrubs, Vinea Your I and Small Fruits. Dtioriptlve Illustrated Catalogtie Fro* THE WM. H. MOON CO. ■^ - Morrisvllle, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. For florists' use, spring or fall delivery. We import to order. Let us appraise your wants. Bulbs and Plants. ALGUST ROLKER & SONS. 31 Barclay si., NEW YORK. P. 0. Box 752 SUCCESSFUL SELLERS are tlic iocccuftil cr«wen who advertlic liiJlJlJ(J(.l'J*iflJl TT" AMERICAN FLORIST. igo5. The American Florist. -^93 700,000 Gal. Privet Per 100 1000 3 yrs. , 2H to 3 ft., extra heavy $3.25 J28 00 3 yrs., 2 to 2H Jt., well branched 250 23.00 3 yrs., 18 to 24 in., " " 2.00 15.00 3 yrs., 12 to 18 in., 4 to 8 branches 150 10 00 2yrs., 3V4 to 4 ft., very heavy 3 00 2500 2yra.,2H to3 ft., wellbranched 2.25 1800 2 yrs., 2 to 2^ ft, " •• 2,00 15.00 ayrs ,2to2H ft., 3to6branohes 1.50 10 00 2 yrs., 18 to 24 in., 5to 8 ■' 1.50 1000 1 yr., 14 to 20 in., 2 to 4 " 1.25 7.00 lyr. 10 to 14 in., 1 to 2 " 1.00 5.00 Cuttings, strong .75 Tree form, 3 yrs., heads 4 to 5 feet 25c each All the above plants have been transplanted and out back except one year, which makes them a clean, good stock. Parties wanting 5,000 or over, will write and get better rates. River View Nurseries J. H. O'HACAN. LITTLE SILVER, N. J. Please tnention the Aynerican Florist when writing. Fruit Trees, Small Fmlta, Ornamental Trees. Evergreens and Shrubs, i^hade Trees, Hardy Koses, Hardy Plants, Climbers etc. The most complete collections In this country* Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louis. 102 prizea New York State Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Ht. Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N. T. Drawer iou Y Established 65 Tears. Please mention (he American Fio> ist when ivrtting. Silver Ribbon firass The new hardy perennial. The finest ornamental grass to be had — perfectly hardy can be used indoors and out, grows rapidly and does not turn green or run to seed. Strong field-grown roots, 16c each by mail, postpaid. $1.26 per dozen; $8.00 per 100 by ex- press, charges not prepaid. Can fill orders at any time. Terms cash with orders. James Vick's Sons, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Please inention the A merican Florist when writing. Coreopsis Graodiflora LONG STEMS. Blooms as large as Cosmos. A most beautiful yellow. One year old. Out-door grown. Blooming size. $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. ORDER NOW. Martin Kohankie PAINESVILLE. OHIO. C. FRETS ^ SONS, Successors to P. Ktnter & Sons, Nurseries: BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Magnolias, Lilacs, pot-grown, Hardy Evergreens, Etc. Catalogue 1906-1906 Free on Application. Please mention the American Florist wheniiiriiing. ORDER L NOW HARDYSHRUBUAMBLERS SPRING SALES and HYBRID ROSES FOR Doz. 100 GRUSS an TEPLITZ, strong, 2- year old 82.00 $15.00 MAMAN COCHET, strong, 2-year old 200 15.00 HERMOSA, strong, 2-year old. . . . 2.35 16.00 CLOTHILDE SOUPERT, strong field plants 1.50 10.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY, Own roots 1.50 10.00 KAISERIN AUG. VICTORIA.... 2.60 20 00 PAUL NEYRON, budded 2 50 20.00 LA FRANCE, budded 2.00 15.00 MME. PLANTIER, own roots 1.50 10.00 TREE ROSES, II. P. sorts 5.00 40.00 " " Crimson Rambler.. 600 50.00 CRIMSON RAMBLERS, strong, 2- year old No. 1 2.00 15.00 2-year old, No. 2 , 1.50 10.00 Strong, 3-year old. No. 1 2 50 18.00 DOROTHY PERKINS, strong, 2- vear old 2.50 20.00 H. P. ROSES, grafted 2-year-old, dormant, Perle des Blanches, Capt. Christy, Fisher Holmes, General Jacqueminot. Mme. Gabriel Luizet, Magna Charta Mrs. John Laiug, Ulrich Brun- ner, etc., all at 1.50 11.00 FLOWERING SHRUBS. AZALEA MOLLIS, mixed kinds, 20 buds 40 4.00 Doz. 30.00 100 HYDRANGEA paniculata grandifiora, bushy field-grown, 21/2 to 3 feet 1.50 11.50 Bushy field-grown, 12 to 18 inches 1.00 8.00 Standard hydrangeas, bushy tops 3 00 Each Doz. 100 DEUTZIA GRACILIS, pot- grown for 7-inch pots $.15 $1.50 812.00 field-grown 3 to 4 ft., strong and bushy 3.50 25.00 DEUTZIA LEMOINEI, pot- grown for 7-inch pots 40 3.50 25.00 Doz. 100 CLEMATIS JACKMANI, 2-vear- „old ".....$3.50 $!0.00 CLEMATIS JACKMANI, 3-Tear. old ....." 4.50 35.00 CLEMATIS JACKMANI, in ast'd kinds 3 yi'ar-old 3.50 55.(0 AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI, 3 to 4 ft , heavy ... 2.00 16.00 AMPELOPSIS VEITCttI, 2 to 3 ft. heavy .. 175 14.00 ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO, 3 to 4 ft., heavy 3.50 BOX TREES (Buxus Ssmparvlrans). New importation, just arrived in fine con- dition. Standard or Tree Shaped, stems about 2Vs feet, crowns 3feet in diameter, each $4.00 Bush Shaped, very line bushy plants. 18 to 20 inches high, each 1.00 2H feet high, each 3.00 3H feet hij.'h.eaoh ; 4.0O Pyramidal Shaped, fine shapely trees, 3 feet hieh, each '. 2.50 3^4 feet high, each 3 00 4 feet high, each 4 00 PAEONIAS. In oass lots. We have this y( ar secured a fine lot of Pasonia Chinensis in fancy named sorts, suitable for Florists' use, all young roots, one year from divisions and with three to five eyes. These cases contain 67 double white! 66 double pink, 67 double red, each sort named. 200 roots in all. We offer them at the low price of $20 00 per case, or 3 oases for $.W.00. We cann';tt break cases at these prices. In Separata Colors. Strong roots, aver- aging 3 to 5 eyes. Do/.. 100 Douhle red and crimson $1.50 $12 00 Doublewhite 1.60 12.00 Double pink 1.25 1000 Double, all colors mixed 1.00 DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS 1,00 SHASTA DAISY, 3-inch pots 75 8.00 7.00 6.00 VAUGHAN^S SEED STORE, Chicago. Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Special [vcrgrccn Offer? We are the largest growers of MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA in the South, having upwards of 200,000 plants now on hand. In order to place part of this immense stock ♦ before our regular shipping season commences, we make the following offer. One year plants, 1st grade, 6 to 8 inches, once transplanted, $3.00 per 100; $2S.OO per 1000; $115.00 per 5,000; $200.00 per 10,000. ALSO THE FOLLOWING: Per 100 Per 1000 BUXUS ARBOREA, 2 years, 6 to 8 inches $Z00 $18.00 - EUONYNIUS JAPONICUS, 1 year,4to6inches i.SO 12.50 X ! EUONYMUS PULCHELLUS, 2 years, 6 to 8 inches 3.00 25.00 Z ♦ RETINOSPORA PLUMOSA, 2years, 9 to I2inches 4.00 35.00 ♦ ♦ RETINOSPORA P. AUREA,9 to 12inches, 2 years 4.00 35.00 ♦ BIOTA ORIENTALIS ELEGANTISSIIHA, 8 to 10 inches 5.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS var. ROSEDALE, 6 to 8 inches 3.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS, Rosedale, 1 ft., very fine 10.00 BIOTA ORIENTALIS, Rosedale, 18 inches, very fine 15.00 I JOSEPH W. VESm & SON, Little Rock, Irk^ RHODODENDRON MAXIMUM And other IJroad-Leaved EVERGREENS by the carload or in smaller qjantities. Ornamental TREES, SHRUBS and ROSES In graal variety. HERBA* CEOUS PERENNIALS by the thousand. See our Special Herbaceous Catalogue and W^holesale Trade List. Send for them nowr. BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington, Mass. 494 The American Florist. April /, I 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, 429 Sixth Ave., New York; Robt Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- phia; or to the American Florist Co., Chioagoy Let New Yorkers Iiine Tip. A flippant Philadelphia dispatch to The New York Herald yesterday read as follows: Mrs. Anne Weightman Walker has added $2 to her fortune of $60,000,000 for win- ning prizes for the best beans, primroses and mushrooms displayed at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, in Horticultural hall yesterday. J. Vaughn Merrick, a millionaire, like- wise won $1 for cultivating to perfection the modern primrose. Had Mrs. Walker or Mr. Merriek sought notoriety by some of the expe- dients with which fashionable fools get rid of their money there would have been no invidious mention made of it. But give us still the growers of the best beans, primroses and mushrooms. They will, at least, have added something to the store of common benefit and beauty for which their fellows are their debtors. — Philadelphia Eecord. At Fhlladelphia. There has not been much about the boys of the Quaker City in these col- umns lately. Still they are all alive and while not saying much are busy sawing wood. If that New York gentleman would like to have a go with us he will find our latch string out and good cheer inside. He can have everything we have but the game and of course that might also come his way, but we doubt it. Some great scores were put up on the alleys last week. The veteran Wm. K. Harris, put up 235 and 205 together; John Westcott made 239, high for the year. John Burton also made 205 and there are many other high games. In an inter-club league of four of the leading clubs of the city a team from the club is leading with a good mar- gin to its credit and it looks as if there will soon be another silver cup for the case. The following are the averages of all games bowled for March: Player. Robertson 170 Moss 169 Connor 164 Talck 162 "Westcott 161 Gibson 160 Gardner 160 Anderson 160 Harris 158 Player. Klft 157 Starkey 157 Burton 151 Watson 148 Craig 141 Baker 139 Smith 122 Campbell 121 K. At Denver. The Florists' League is keeping busy as the following scores will show. The teams are evenly matched and the roll- ing of Messrs. Mauff, Berry, Kennedy and Scott at the last ipeeting was note- worthy. The scores follow: TEAM NO. 1. Player. 1st 2d 3d Brenkert 154 139 166 Reynolds 161 122 128 Valentine 153 160 122 Benson 149 188 168 Totals 617 609 578 TEAM NO 4. Player. Ist 2d 3d Cooper 118 147 124 C. Benson 153 141 127 C. Mauff 204 IfiS 168 Glauber 178 134 196 Totals 653 585 615 TEAM NO. 3. Player. 1st 2d 3d Mahen 176 130 120 Berry 205 156 162 Kurth 172 146 160 Zimmerman 159 183 151 Totals 712 615 593 TEAM NO. 2. Player. 1st 2d 3d Frazer 134 134 181 Kennedy 156 148 204 Scott 147 204 134 Blind 164 195 141 Totals 601 681 660 Cincinnati. The warm weather of the past week had a tendency to send stock along with a rush and the commission houses had a surplus of stock the like of which has not been seen for many days. Carna- tions seemed to be the biggest glut but Will Murphy says that there will be a let-up within ten days and as Will is in a position to know we trust that his predictions will come true. Of course there were flowers of all kinds and the returns to those who use the commission houses for their outlet will not be very encouraging this week. The flower market on market days is a mass of fine plants and cut flowers but business is not very brisk accord- ing to the statements of some of the stand holders. How very different it is ] JOHN BURTON, Assignee for ROBERT CRAIG & SON, ROSES, PaLMS« and NevtillM In Dteorathr* nnrt*. Market and 4ath $tt., Philadelphia, Pa.^ please mention the American Florist when writing, CANNA WEST VIRGINIA. Bestof theCrozy 'Jype. Gold Medal at St. Louis. Started plants now ready, $5.00 per 100. Stock limited. OUS. OBERMIEYER, 80x219, PARKERSBURC. W. VA. Please mention the American Florist when writing. in the different seed houses. At J. M. McCuUough's Sons Company's an in- creased force of employes is working day and night to get out the orders and all hands are as busy as bees. Elias Critchell, Eobert Buth, Wm. Gardner, Joe Spunk, George Magrie and Arthur Becker constituted a party that made a trip to New Castle to visit some of the rose growers last Thursday. They reported a good time and every- thing bright for a big cut of roses from the rose city for Easter. If the present warm weather con- tinues there will not be many bulbous flowers for Easter, as the majority of bulbs planted in the open ground are in bloom. However, George & Allan, the largest bulb growers of this section, say they will have a nice lot of stock. A visit to Eosebank Company's greenhouses last week found everything looking well, with prospects of a good cut for Easter. Sidney Wertheimer, of New York, was a visitor this week. A. O. CHRYSANTHEMUMS rooted cuttings. A FEW OF OUR LEADERS: Wm. Duckham. Ben Wells. Mrs. Thirkell, K, 00; F. A. Cobbold, Leila Filkins, I3.(j0; Dr. Enguehard, $1.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri. strong 2K and 3M-ln. tl.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Send for complete list. No order filled less than SI. W. A. CHALFANT, SpringHeid, Mo. Chrysanthemum Novelties Merstham Yellow, Wbite Coombes, Emily MUe- ham, Valerie Greenham, Mrs. H. A. Allen and all other novelties &0o each; $5.00 per doz. Mrs. W. Duckham, the cup winner, 75c each; $7.50 per dozen. Send for list. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N.J. Please mention the American Florist when ^vriting. Orchids! ^ Just at hand, tn superb condition, our first ship- ment of CATTLEYA L4BIATA. Write for prices. We also recommend nur larse stock of well- erown, established ORCHIDS- Write for cat- alogue. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. fiease mention the A merican Florist when writing, ORCHIDS LardesI Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybridists In the World. SANDER, SL Albans, England. Agent. A. DIMMOCK, 31 Barclay St.. NEW YORK CITY Please mention the American Florist when zvriting, Stanley & Co. SOUTHGATE, ENGLAND. Cattleva labiata autumnalis, magnificent; leafy dormant, plump and clean plants now arriving. WRITE. Please mention the American Florist when trn'tting. KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation has always been that we fill orders when others fail. All stocl( in season at Lowest Marlcet Rates. /poj. The American Florist 495 ^Our Special Spring Number il ^ TO BE ISSUED APRIL 15, 1905. Best Easter # Spring Business SECURED BY ADVERTISING IN The American INO WASTE, NO FICTITIOUS INQUIRIES. I nnK AT THF RATF^ Advertisements in body pages will be taken at our ordinary rates, '•""'^ HI inu HHiLd. ^jj^g,y_ ^1 00 per inch, $30.00 per page of thirty inches, with the usual discounts on time contracts. On regular front pages and regular back page the price is $30.00 per page on yearly contract. Advertisements on second, third and fourth Special Cover Pages printed on heavy toned paper, $35.00 per page, net. THE BUYERS READ THAT PAPER WHICH IS BEST WORTH READING. WHAT THEY SAY: WORTH HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. American Florist Co:— The "Carnu- tion Number" is certainly worth hundreds of dollars to carnation growers. C. D. ZIMMERMAN. Buffalo, X. Y., January 31, liK)5. SPLENDID ADVERTISING RESULTS. American Florist Co: — Kindly chanfie our advertisement to read as per enclosed copy. We have bad splendid results from our advertising in your paper and have turned down several larjie orders \\e note the call is for the "best quality of stock. W. C. HILL FLORAL CO. Streator, 111. SELLS STOCK OUT CLEAN. American Florist Co:— Please dis- continue my advertisement for a short time in the American Florist. The 1-inch advertisement in your paper has sold about 45,000 Oannas for me within the lasts or 4 weeks. We are now sold out. Whenever I have a surplus I will surely make it known through your paper Marr^h 14, 1905. W. W. COLES. The announcement of every regular advertiser appears in Ready Reference Advertising Department. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn Street, ^^^ CHICAGO. PLEASE MAIL YOUR ADVERTISEMENT NOW. 496 The American Florist. April S, The King off All Scarlet Carnations ROBERT CRAIG (ward) will Not Be Dlsssmlnatad Till I906. First Delivary Commsnoing Deosmber 1, 1 90S. THE IDEAL. CHRISTIWIAS CARNATION. A Genuine Non-Bursting Scarlet Lawson. JUST THE COI.OR OF" THE HOl-l-Y BERRY. Sand your ordara now, with privilege to cancel same at any time prior to December 1, 1905. it on inspe-tion variety does not prove satisfactory. PRICES: $2.50 per doz.; $12 per 100: $100 per 1000; 2.500 lots at $95 per 1000; 6,000 lots at $90 per 1000; 10,000 lots or more at $80 per 1000 %r7di„^fo^.°" COTTAGE GARDENS CO. Inc., Queens, N.Y. Has Been Awarded The Following Honors: PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATE. American Carnation Society, 92 points. SPECIAL DIPLOMA. American Institute of New York. FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. first-class CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. New York Florists' Club, 93 points. CRAIC CUP lor best undisseminated seedling. Philadelphia. C. HARTMAN KUHN SPECIAL PRIZE for best undisseminated seedling. Philadelphia. FIRST PRIZE best 100 scarlet. Chicago. FIRST PRIZE best 50 scarlet seedling. Chicaeo. My Maryland Was the Sensation of the Chicago Exhibition. Easily Out Ranks any Other White. ::::::: Awarded first-class Certificate of Merit by the American Carnation Society. Lawson Bronze Medal for 100 bloims and S. A. P. Bronze Medal lor 50 blooms. We predict that this variety will easily displace any other white. We are booking orders now for delivery January 1906. Price, S2.50 per dozen; Jia.OO per 100; ilOO.OO per 1000. Write us tor other new and standard varieties. H. WEBER & SONS, OaHand, Md. CARNATION CUTTINGS WELL ROOTED, FROM SELECTED STOCK. Per 100 Per 1000 NELSON FISHER $6.00 $S0.0O MRS. M. A. PATTEN 6.00 60.00 FLAMINGO 6.00 60.00 CRUSADER 6.00 40.00 D.WHITNEY 6.00 40.00 ENCHANTRESS 3 00 26.00 MANLEY 3.00 26.00 H. FENN 2.60 20.00 FAIR MAID 2.60 20.00 QUEEN 2.60 20.00 Same varieties from pots 60c more per 100 . BACKER & CO., BiUerica, Mass. RED LAWSON 0.00 per lOO 40 00 per BOO 75 00 per lOOO W.J.Palmer&Son, LANCASTER, N. Y. Rooted Cuttings. PREPAID, per 100. Ageratum. S. Gurney, 50o. Alternantlitrai, best red and yellow, 50c; 84.00 per 1000. Coieut, best bedders, 60c. Fuchsias, Trophee and other good sorts, $1.00. Salvias, Splendens. Bonfire, 9Qc. Heliotrope, blue, 81.00. Petunias, 10 best sorts, $1.00. Alternanthera, best red. One, 2-lnch. 2cts. Cash. BYER FLORAL CO., Shlppenmburg, P«. AMERICAN FLORIST ADS ■»••»•■»• .\lways do bus'nes.i Week days and every day Sundays and holidays All over the country At home and abroad r n rn fl f I AtlC '^^^^ted Cuttings Vdl lid llUllO Ready Now a ^^ nniintTfiil Undoubtedly the best all-around White Carnation to OUUlllllUI. date. All should grow it. $6.00 per 100; $50 per 1000. Lady rvl.,,]]!- Rudd'3 New Light Pink Carnation; fine shipper and ?ood keeper. IrliyiUo. $13.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. Strong plants from soil. fhioTMtn "VUhito R^dd's New White. Very productive. Sells well in VIliCCl|^U TT llllvi Chicago market where it is well known and liked. $13.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. Stroug plants Irom soil. Robert Craig. White Lawson. $60.00 per 1000. Strong plants from soil Grand Scarlet. Orders booked now for delivery January, 1906. $13.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. White Sport from Mrs. Lawson, and all who grow Mrs. Lawson well should grow this for white. $7.00 per 100; Per 100 1000 Cardinal, new scarlet $12.00 $100.00 Crisis, new scarlet 12 00 100.00 Crusader, red 5.00 40 00 Dahelm, crimson 6.00 50.00 Dorothy Whitney, yellow 5.00 40.00 Eclipse, borner 8 pink 12 00 100 00 FlamlniJo, scarlet 6 00 50.00 Genevieve Lord, light pink 1.75 15.00 Indianapolis, pink 5 00 40.00 Mrs. Lawson, pink 3.00 25 00 Per 100 Mrs. Patten, variegated $6 00 Prosperity, fancy 3 00 Queen Louise, white 1.75 Red lawson, new red 10.00 Richmond Gem, new scarlet. . . 10.00 The Belle, white 6.00 Vesper, white 5.00 Varleiiated Lawson, variegated 12 00 White Cloud, white 1.75 White Swan, new white 10.00 VAIJGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. Greenhouses, Western Springs, III. ^MtfMMWWWWMWMMMWMMN «MMMWWMMWWN«I Please mention the American Florist when writing. CARNATIONS and CHRYSANTHEMUMS 1 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 Lady Bountiful $6 00 $ 50 00 White Lawson 6.0) .W.OO Moonlight 4.00. 3000 Crusader 5.0O 4000 Cardinal 12.00 100 00 Harlowarden 2.00 15 00 Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress $3 00 Mrs. Lawson 2.00 Marshall Field 3 00 Prosperity 2 00 Lieut. Peary 12.00 $ 25.10 15.00 25.00 15.10 100.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Per 100 Per lOOO Ma]. BonnafTon, yellow $2 00 $15 00 Robinson, white 2 00 15 00 Glory of Pacific, pink 2.00 16.00 Estelle. white 3.C0 25.00 Per 100 Per lOOO M. Lleer.pink 2.00 15.00 Wm. Duckham, pink 3.00 35.00 Same varieties from 2yi-tnch pots, $1.00 per 100 extra. Chicago Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILLINOIS. 1 I Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. igo5. The American Florist. 497 ♦ I JOHN E. HAINES NEW SCARLET CARNATION fcAA^A^^AA A A A A AAAA AAAA ■*--^-*--^ AAA.^A.A.A.^ A.A.A A. A.^ The most popular variety to be introduced 1 906. This variety has been exhibited at nearly every flower show the past two seasons and has won its way to the hearts of the judges and growers every time. ^ ^ ^ j- ^ j- ^ After a thorough examination of the growing and blooming qualities of the variety, the Chicago Carnation Co. have acquired a half interest in it and will disseminate same in conjunction with Mr. Haines, commencing December 1st, 1905. ^ .^ The JOHN E. HAINES has the color, stem, calyx, form, size and blooming qualities that go to make up a king among present day carnations. ^ ^ J- ^ \ Orders filled in rotation at the popular prices of $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. t Special prices on large quantities. ' f CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Joliet, III. \ .NTBOD.CMS: j j^j^^ ^ j,^,^^^ Bethlehem, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when ivriting. Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS. WHITE. Per 100 Pnr 1000 Chicago White $10.00 S12O.0O Boston Market 2.50 20.00 The Belle 5.00 45.00 FloraHill I.OO 9.00 Queen Louise, Pern 1.00 9.00 RED. Estelle ■ 2.50 20.00 SCARLET. Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond Gem $10.00 $75 00 Crusader 5.00 45.00 Adonis 2.60 20.00 PINK. Per 100 Per 1000 Phyllis $10.00 $120.00 Indianapolis 5.00 45.00 PINK. Per 100 Per 1000 Nelson $ 1.50 LawBon 2.00 Morning Glory 1.50 Joost 1.00 Higinbotham 1.00 Guardian Angel 1.00 $11 50 15.00 12.50 9.00 9.00 9.00 leooTKr* Per 100 Per 1000 Chatenay $2.60 $20.00 UnoleJohn 2.60 20.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid $1.50 $12.50 Bride 1.50 12.50 Per 100 Per 1000 Ivory $1.60 $12.50 Perle.. 1.50 12.50 Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond $30.00 $250.0J Rosalind Orr English 25.00 200.00 Chatenay, Sunrise 4.00 30.00 Perle von Godesberg 5.00 40.00 Liberty 5 00 45.00 BOSES. 2K-i]ich pot plants. Per 100 Per 1000 Amarloan Beauty $6.00 $50 00 La Uetroit 6.00 50.00 Uncle John, EalseriQ 4.00 35.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Bridesmaid $ 3 00 $ 26.00 Bride 3.00 25.00 Ivory, Perle 3.00 25.00 AM. BEAUTY BENCH PLANTS, per 100 $6.00; per lOOO $50.00 All plants and rooted cuttings sold under the express condition that 11 not satislaclory they are to be returned immediately when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. WHITE LAWSON which we introduced last season has given great satisfaction, and has proved to be The Finest White Carnation ever sent out. Remem- ber we are headquarters for it. The demand will undoubtedly exceed the supply this season, and in order to secure early delivery, no time should be lost in placing order. We are now boolving orders for early January delivery. Orders will be filled strictly In rotation as received, so the earlier orders are bool^ed the earlier deliveries can be made. We can supply First-cass strong rooted cuttings, $7 per 100; $60 per tOOO. Also the other novelties of the season — Fiancee, Cardinal. Fred Burki. etc. Also the cream of older sorts — Mrs. M. A. Patten, Daheim, Enchantress, Flamingo, Mrs. Ihos. W. Lawson. etc. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Geraniums COLEUS.... Per 100 10 varieties, fine plants, 2H-in. pots $3.00 10 varieties, fine plants, 3M-in. pots 4 00 Alternantharaa, red and yellow 2.00 Aap. Plumosus Nanus, 2^^-in. pots 2.00 Asp. Sprengarl, 2H-ln. pots 2.00 Panay Plants, large 1.25 VInoa Vine, Var 3.50 CASH or C. O. P. JQg. H. Per 100 12 varieties, 2^-lnoh pots $2.00 Patunlas, double 3.00 " seedlings 2.B0 Cenlauraa Cymnooarpa 2.00 Primrosas, Chinese, Ubconlca and Forbesi July 1 2.00 Cannas, 10 varieties, 4- In. pots 5.00 Delaware* Ohio. CUNNINGHAM, 498 The American Florist. April 8, CARNATION CUniNfiS. Our Cottings are Well-Rooted and Taken From Selected Stock CLEAN and HEALTHY. PRICE LIST. Per 100 1000 Lawson $1.50 $12.50 Guardian Angel 1.00 9.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Morning Glory 1.50 12.50 Mrs. Higinbotham 1.25 10.00 Estelle 2.50 20.00 Chicago 2.00 15.OO Adonis 2.50 20.00 Flora Hill i.OO 9.00 White Cloud 1.25 lO.OO Her Majesty 1.50 12.50 Harlowarden 2.00 15.OO Orders Filled Promptly. WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Pleaze mention the American Florist when wriling. Red Sport CARNATION. The great "Bread and Butter" holly berry red. Early and continuous, sure crop for Christmas. Never splits; strong healthy grower, 3y4 to 3-lDcb flower on long wiry stem that well supports the bloom, an easy doer and an all-around money maker. 'Nough said. Price for immediate deliv- ery, 12 for $160; 25 for J2.50; 50 for S4.00, all post- paid. J6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. QUEEN LOUISE, the standard white, strong healthy well-rooted. Si. 25 per 100, postpaid; JIO.OO per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed. A. B. DAVIS & SON, •^"""vr^^^ CARNATION SPECIALISTS. l^ease mei'tion the American FloriU when writing, GEO. A. KUHL, REKIN. IUI-. 2-iD. 3-iD. Vlncas »3.50 85 00 Ageratum 2 50 Petunias, double 2.60 5.00 Sweet Alyssum 2.50 Fuchsia 4.00 Cuphea 2 50 Salvias 280 5.0O Coleus 250 Santollna 2.50 Cannas 5 00 Feverfew 2.60 .5.00 Marguerites 8.50 7.50 Nasturtiums 2.50 RoseGeraniuma 3 50 6.00 Mme.Sallerol 3.00 6.C0 Centaurca 6.00 It i> good business policy •£ ^ ^ to mention the •?'»?•»?• American Florist when writing to an advertiser. LIKE FINDING MONEY are the prices we will quote on larg:e lots of the following; roses : STRONG, FIELD-GROWN PLANTS, ON OWN ROOTS CRIMSON RAMBLER ) Price for Moderate DOROTHY PERKINS } , , .l"',"'"'!' , , „ I (and not less than 25 of a kind) LS FRANCE ) $9.00 per 100 II You Can Use 500 or More of Any One Kind, get our special prices. They will surprise you. We are over-stocked with these kinds and the first comers get the benefit. They are fine stock. Send for our complete price list. There are other bargains in it. Use printed stationery. We send it only to the trade. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. ""^r^' EARLY STRUCK PLANTS OF EARLY 'MUMS Ivory. Opah, Lady Flfzwy^ranit Polly Rose, Mme. Bergman. Glory of Pacific. Monrovia. Wm. Simpson. Ome^a. $2.i^ Per 100 CARNATIONS. Per 100 Boston Market $2 50 Gov. Wolcott 3C0 Indianapolis 4.00 Mrs. E.;A. Nelson 2.60 Mrs. Lawson 2.50 The Queen $3.00 Geo. H. Lrane 260 Glacier 2.50 Lorna 2.50 Floriana 2.50 Send for prices on large lots. For complete list of new and old varieties send for Catalogue. Sturdy Little Pot Plants From Best Cuttlnds. Per 100 Per 100 Mrs. Joost $2.50 Morning Glory 2.50 President McKinley 2 50 White Lawson 7.00 Cardinal 12.00 Per 100 Dracaena Indtvisa. 2H-inch $3.00 3-moh 4.00 Boston Fern. 2H-inoh 3.00 Assorted Ferns for Dishes 3.00 SMALL PALMS from 2M-lnch poU. Per 100 Kentla Belmoreana S6.00 Areca Lutescens 4.(0 Latanla Borbonica 3.00 Cocos WeddelUana 8.00 The STORRS & HARRISON Go. "'"o'^^.^'^" 200,000 CARNATIONS CI-EAN, HEAI.THY STOCK. Queen Louise tl.OO $10.00 Flora Hill 1.00 10.00 Gov. Woloott 1.00 10.00 Chloot 1.20 lOOO Mrs. Thos. Lawson 1.40 12.50 Enchantress 8.50 80.00 Mrs.Joott 1.00 10.00 Suooess 1.00 lOOO Spvolal prices on large lots. rates. Express prepaid at above prices. Pres. MoKlnley $1.40 $12.50 Q.H.Crane 1.00 10.00 America 1.00 10.00 Harlowarden 1.40 13.60 Prosperity 1.40 12.B0 Armazindy 1.00 lOOO ViolaAllen 1.20 11.00 Gaiety 1.20 11.00 Unrooted pips at half price of above. 25 at 100; 250 at 1000 Cash or C. O. D. with privilege of examining. LOOMIS FLORAL COMPANY, Loomis, Cal. ROSES. Now is the time to place your orders and insure getting good stock for planting. Summit, New Jersey. igo5. The American Florist. 499 ROOTED CITTINGS. Fine, Clean, Healthy Stock. Guaranteed. Satisfaction CARNATIONS. RED Per 100 CRUSADER KOO FLAMINGO 6.50 ESTEI.LE 2-50 PINK MRS. NELSON....: 1.50 MRS. LAWSON 1.50 GUARDIAN ANGEL l.«0 MRS. JOOST 1.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 1.00 LIGHT PINK ENCHANTRESS 3.50 WHITE BOSTON MARKET : 2.50 PERU 100 WHITE CLOUD 100 QUEEN LOUISE 1.00 FLORA HILL 1.00 VARIEGATED M. A. PATTEN 5.50 Per 1000 145.00 45.00 20.00 12.50 12.50 8.00 8.00 8.00 30.00 20.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 800 45.00 ROSES. 2H-ln. pal plants. PerlOOPerlOOO BRIDESMAID S3.00 S.'SOO BRIDE 3.00 25.00 GOLDEN GATE 300 25 CO IVORY 300 25.00 CHATENAY 3.00 25.C0 GEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. fUase mention the A merican Florist when writing. MacArthur Roses. EXTRA FINE STOCK. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per looo. Chatenay Roses EXTRA STRONG. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. THE GASSER COMPANY, Euclid Avenue, CLEVELAND, OHIO. Don't Forget to Ask for Our FERN LIST. Shall be pleased to fill sample order and will guarantee satisfaction. Geo. A. Kuhl PEKIN. ILL. Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS. Send for price list of all the new and standard sorts. Win> SWdynCj Kennetl square. Phna. Spring Number Next Week SEND ADVERTISEMENT NOW. f \ WE ARE STILL BOOKING ORDERS FOR OWN ROOT PLANTS OF THE NEW ROSE. Wellesley We have a very fine lot in 2V2 inch pots at $25.00 per JOO. Having decided to increase our planting of WELLESLEY We have several thousand first-class grafted BRIDES and BRIDESMAIDS in 2V2-inch pots, which we intended for our own use and which are now offered for sale at $10.00 per 100. 1000 Rates on Application. WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, JOHN N. MAY, • - - Summit, N. J. Please mention the A merican Florist when ivt iting. VICTORY To Be Dlssemln3tecl I906. $12.00 per 1 00; SI 00.00 par 1000; 250 at 1000 rata. 1 -PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR ROOTED CUTTINCS.- Per lOJPerllCO WHITE LAWSON S600 $60.00 NELSON FISHER 8 00 60.00 MRS. PATTEN 6.no 60.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.50 30 00 PROSPERITY 260 20.00 THE BELLE 6.00 60.00 LADY BOUNTIFDL 6.00 60 00 5 par e»nt disoouni lor oaah with ordar, Per 100 Per lOCO HARRY FENN 13.00 $20.00 GOETHE, light pink 2.00 20.00 GENEVIEVE LORD 1.60 15 00 MANLEY 3.00 25.00 MACEO 1.50 15.00 CERVERi, variegated l.BO 15.00 LAWSON 2.00 15.00 READY NOW I ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, « >1P... New York City. \ Gen. MacArthur. I ♦ THE most prolific flowering Red Rose in the market to-day. Grows ♦ finely in same temperature as Brides or Maids, and will produce X fully as many first-class flowers as either. \ 2y2-inch Pot Plants, own roots $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000 Strong Grafted Stock from 3-inch pots $12.00 per 100 I The STORKS & HARRISON CO. ♦ PAINESVILLE, OHIO. | »♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦>»♦»•»»»»•»••••••»»*•**•••♦♦•♦»♦♦»♦• TRANSPLANTED VIOLET LAYERS, Prncass of Wales. $1 -"iO per 100; 810.C0 per 1000. Peonies in tine assortment. Distinct colors, named sorts, $I..50 dozen; $10,00 per 100; I9O0O per 1000 Clamillf. large llowered, red, white and purple, good two-year, home-crown, 2l>c; $3 00 per doz.; $15.00 per lun. Pinleulala, strong, $1.00 per doz.: $8.00 per 100; 2^-ln. pots. 75c per doz.; $4 00 per 100, F. A. BALLER, Bloomlnalon, III. Grand Rapids Violet Stocl( Clumps from the benfh of M. Louise. Imperial and Princess of Wales. $5.00 per lOO; $10 00 per 1000; Rooted C iiting", $10 00 per 1000; Pots, $3 60 per 100: f!20.CO per 1000. Rooted Cuttings or Cimpbell, $5.00 per lOOO. GRABB & HUNTER, """r:'" Please mention the American Florist to advertisers. 500 The American Florist. April 8, Omaba. Business has been good right along and prices are firm both in cut flowers and plants. American Beauty roses are at their best as well as all the tea roses. Carnations^ are scarce and hard to get in this vicinity; it seems they are out of crop. Some fakirs sold a fine lot shipped in from Chicago for 25 cents per dozen, while the florists sell them for 50 to 75 cents per dozen. Potted plants sold well, especially azaleas. Easter lilies are showing up good and there will be no scarcity of them for Easter. C. Ederer had a son recently and the cigars were good. G. Swoboda and family will leave for Europe May 14. S. B. Faulkener is cutting 3,000 fine violets a day. Mrs. P. B. Floth is still very sick. Grippe. Lowell, Mass. Business done here so far during Lent has been very good. While the cut flower trade has fallen off considerably, the amount of funeral work has more than made up the deficiency. With the approach of April, business has taken on a new aspect, in the way of decorations. The department and millinery shops are having their spring openings, which call for plenty of plants, and many flowers. The only trouble experienced with these decorations is that they all come in a bunch. The supply of cut flowers is of good quality with about everything available except single vio- lets, and what few there are left are commencing to look as if they were all in. Pansies are galore and find ready sale when bunched up with galax leaves, twenty-five to a bunch. John Gale continues to bring in the best violets that come to town. While most growers have discarded their sin- gles, John brings in some crackerjacks. Mellor & Saunders furnished a large wreath for the funeral of the late Presi- dent Capen of Tufts college, last Satur- day. A. C. Tingley's calla lilies, pansies and mignonette are of excellent quality and there seems to be no end to the sup- ply- M. A. Patten & Company, Tewksbury, have as fine a stock of mignonette as one could expect to find. A. M. Syracuse, N. Y. Looking forward to the approach of Easter it appears that there will be plenty of stock and it is expected that prices will be lower than last year on account of the fact that the festival comes so much later. On account of the disease which struck Easter lilies last year many of the florists did not raise any this year. Those who did not, wish they had, because there is no sign of disease and the prospects are that the demand will be larger than the supply. P. R. Quinlan & Company have a splendid lot at their Valley range. Prices are about the same and trade holds good considering the fact that it is Lent. Azaleas bring $1 to $4, carna- tions from 75 cents to $1.25 a dozen, roses from $1.50 to $3.50 per dozen, cinerarias 50 cents and calla lilies $3 per dozen. Julia A. Deegan, widow of Thomas Deegan who was electrocuted October 18 at the greenhouses of Lyman C. Smith, has sued the Syracuse Lighting Company for $25,000. Mr. Deegan with William C. Dixon were engaged in plac- ing some steam pipes in the greenhouse. A transformer was in the way and Deegan and Dixon took a crowbar, placed it under the transformer and started to lift. They immediately sank to the ground and died almost instantly. It is said that Dixon had turned off the current and that a lineman not aware of the fact had turned it on again. P. E. Quinlan & Company had the dec- oration at the Smith-Haberle wedding, the largest one of the season. Palms, ferns, American Beauty roses and orchids were used in great profusion. .,-\ -r !i«ii A. J. B. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE J2.0O per doz.; 112.00 per 100; 1100.00 pet 1000. Dissemination 1906. Early com- mercial. INDIlNkl>OLIS FLOWER t PUNT CO., I Indlanmollt, JOHN HARTJE f lid. ^ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS'" Per 100 1000 WHITE LAWSON S6.00 150 00 FLAMINGO 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 THE QUEEN 2 50 MOO CARDINAL, from 3-inch pots 12.00 Larchmont: Nurseries, Larchmont, N. Y. . %)« PREP BURKl m • NOW READY NOW READY Send in your order and get one of the best commercial whites; worthy of growing. $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. JOHN MURCHIE, S. S. SKIDELSKY, SHARON, PA. 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia. ro 3PRIL PRICES. CARNATIONS Per 1000 Queen Louise (from soil) ....$10 00 Queen Louise (from sand)... 7.50 Floriana (from sand) 7.50 H. Fenn (from sand) 10.00 Nelson (from sand) 1000 GERANIUMS SMILAX ASPARAGUS Send for summer list. stock by the 100,000. I have this ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Now 1 R ^eady. White Lawson, Flamingo« Nelson Fisher, Crusader. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Tlie Three Grand New CHRYSANTHEMUMS MAJESTIC, ADELIA and MADONNA. R. C $3.00 per doz; $1500 per 100 2-in. pots 20.00 per 100 1 1 1 1 Three Fine SNAPDRAGONS, Our Giant Pink, a grand Whice and a fine Yellow. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per lOCO. The Fine New Pink Rose LA DETROIT. 2y2-inch pots, $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. The New Red G aVa-inch pots, $8.00 JOHN BREITIV DEITRO en per II IT, eral MacArthur. 100; $75.00 per 1000. EYER'S SONS, MICH. igo5. The American Florist. 501 WE WANT TO MOVE SEVERAL HUNDRED EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE KENTIA BELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA at $7.00 each SIZES AS F01.1.0WS: KENTIA BELMOREANA, t2-iii; pots, 54 to 60 inches high, 7 to 8 leaves. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 12ia. pots, 54 to 60 inches high, 6 to71eaves. This is fine perlect stock and is just what you need for your Easter Trade. We also have several thousand exceptionally fine LATANIA BORBONICA, in 8-inch pots, 7 to 9 leaves, 30 to 36 inches high, from top of pot. Perfect stock that we will close out at SI .25 each. WE ALSO HOPE TO BE FAVORED WITH YOUR ORDER FOR THE FOLLOWING STOCK WHICH WE CAN RECOMMEND AS A1 QUALITY: Variety. KPNTIA RELMOREANA Size. .. 3!4 Height. 13-14 15-17 34-26 32-34 34-36 44-48 14-16 16-18 32-36 34-38 46^8 11-13 13-15 32-26 26-30 38-42 46-52 10-12 16-30 20 22 tiers tiers tiers tiers 18-20 Leaves. 5-6 5-6 6-7 6 6 7-8 3-4 4-5 5-6 5-6 4-5 4-5 7 7 10-13 12-15 2-3 3-5 3-5 3 Each. 150 2 00 2 50 6.00 3.00 2 50 6.00 "m 1.00 3.00 5.00 .25 .30 ..50 .50 .75 1.25 3.00 ".50 1.00 1.25 Doz J2C0 3 00 18,00 24 00 30.0J 266 3 00 31.00 30.00 .75 1.00 2.00 3.00 7.00 12.00 3!66 4.60 6.00 6.00 9.00 15 00 2^56 6.00 12.00 15.00 100 S15.00 25.0U 35 00 5.00 7.00 Variety. PANOANUS UTILIS Siz .. 3 ... 5 ... 6 e. Each Doz. $3.00 5.00 900 1.50 3.00 18 00 34.00 i.'oo l.,50 2.00 1.50 300 5.00 9.00 12.00 LOO 1,50 .75 1.50 2 00 300 9,00 100 ... 4 ki •( ... 6 >i ... 7 Pnfl TRIV VAB 3 5.00 (« li .. 7 600 it 11 ... 9 CROTONS .. 3.. .. 4. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, single.. ... 7 CIBOTIUM SCHIEDII .. 6 .. 7. .J1.50 . 2.00 J, ,( .. 9 ADIANTUM CUNEATUM .. 3. 3.00 3 .. 3. .. 4. 7.00 tl •! 12.00 •••■ t( t( 15.00 ,, (I . 4 DRAC^NA INDiyiSA .. 4. .. 5. 10.00 U t' ,.. ... 6 7 It K . 6 FRAGRANS MASSANGEANA ACPARflf^lK PI IIMn^ll .• .. 6 500 GEORGE WITTBOLD COMPANY, I65T-I659 Buckingham Place, CHICtaO. BOSTON FERNS. Fine young plants, $10.00 per 1000. ZAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA $13.00 per 1000 Send Money Order on Little River, Fla. SOAR BROS., Little River, Fla. Please mention the American t^ot ^'^t^n-wrUing, GARDENIA PLANTS. (GRANDinORA CAPE JESSAMINE.) Our leading specialty. Natural growing con- ditions here ideal; size tells its own story. W^e do not think they can be equated elsewhere. 1- year, 18 to 24-in., $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Dormant no\v and until February 26th. C. W. BENSON, Alvin, Tex. fflNODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TINY PLANTS, In 2 and 3-in. decorated Japan- r ese pots, $15,00, $20 00 and $25.00 per lOO. RHAPIS, 5 to 15 sho'^ts, 50 cents each. CASH WITH ORDER. LARGEST GROWIRS OF EASTFR HUES. WOODSIDE, N. Y. and WHITESTONE. L. I., N.Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing 100,000 Alternantheras. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS. Brilliantitsima. the best deep red, 75o per 100; 16 00 per 1000. A. Nana, vellow, 50o per 100; $4 00 per 1000. P. Major, red, 50o per 100; $4.00 per 1000. Special prices on 5 000 or more, DAVIS BROS., Morrison, III. Pleasf mention the American Ftcrist when writing, g^ g Once transplanted, ready I \/ClH(n(^t\ March 1. Seed taken from V/J ^.^miliv^aa only the choicest stock- nothing better. $3 00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. C. WINTERICH, Defiance, O. iVIoney by TELEGRAPH. Order now, the TELEGRAPH GERANIUM. Will make money faster than any plant you may handle this season. A prize winner all over. Pronounced the finest on the market. Will sell off your bench at sight for $3.00 per doz., and give tone to your establishment. STRONG PLANTS. 2M-INCH, S 1 500 PER 1 00. For sale by the leading houses, and Thomas Pevoy & Son, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. DAHLIA KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA: Xhe Best White Dahlia In Existence. My own importation. I con- trol the entire slock of it. Flowers double, of the purest white, 4 to 5 inches In diameter. A wonderful bloomer. Stems. 12 to 18 inches long. Plants 3 to 3H feet high. The finest plants from cuttings. Good strong stock from 2Vi-inch pots, $3,00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Delivery May 1st. Orders filled in rotation. Early booking suggested. Highly commended by the American Institute and the New York Florists- Club. Address ^^ ^ MILLER. Jamalca Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. strong Rooted Cuitings and Plants CBRYSANTHEMUMS S" EARLY. Yellow. —R. Halllday, Monrovia. White. — Polly Rose, Mme. Bergman, Ivory, Wil- lowbrook. Geo. S. Kalb. Pink.— Glory of PaoiBo, Pink Ivory Lady Harriet, Montemart. MIDSEASON. Yellow.— Maj. Bonnaffon, Co.. Appleton, Yellow Eaton, Percy Plumridge. White.— Mrs. H Robinson, Mrs. Weeks, T. Eaton. Pink— Mile. Liger, Mrs. Probin. Red.— Black Hawk, Mrs. Coombes. LATE. Yellow.— W. H. Lincoln, H. W. Rieman. White— Mrs. J. Jones, Yanoma. Pink.- Maud Dean. Rootad Cuttings, $150 per 100; $12 50 per lOOO. Plants from2M-in. pots, $2 50 per 110: $20 per 1000. These are all good standard varieties. Only strong healthy plants used for stock. All cuttings and plants guaranteed strictly up in quality. Terms: Cash or satisfactory references. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. ASSORTED FERNS. $6,00 per 100, ready for fern dishes. Hardy Ivies. 2!4-inoh pots, plants 4 to 10 inches in height, S5.00 per 100. Cannas. Started plants out of sand. 4 to 10 inches, ready for potB, $3 00 per 100. Varieties, Queen Charlotte; Mme. Crozy, Alph^nie Bouvier, Egandale and Italia. Cash with order please. C. A. KNAPP, Chestnut Hill, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the A me> ican Florist when writing. SPRING NIMB[R NEXT WEEK Send Your Advertisement Now. 502 The American Florist. April 8, I The Allied Trades '^ C Descriptive particulars — with drawings or photographs, if possible — of any new appa- ' ■ ■■ ■ ratus or aevice which may prove helpful to the trade are solicited for this department. Jf Oil and Paint Trades. New York, March 30. — Complaints of car shortage are heard and, owing to navigation on lakes and rivers not being opened as promptly as was anticipated, the movement of paints and colors into (Consumption has been restricted to some extent, says the Glassworker. The steady warm weather during the past few days has materially stimulated demand and the volume of orders booked for supplies for immediate deliv- ery shows a marked improvement. The market for linseed oil remains firm, notwithstanding the fluctuations in the price of seed. Demand has greatly improved and a rise in prices is not improbable. Spirits of turpentine advanced in Savannah, in response to a bull move- ment on the part of large speculative interests. Greenhouse Heating. Ed. American Florist:— We have a hot water system that 'does not give the results desired. Enclosed please find a rough sketch of the same. Very little heat reaches the violet house and we are going to discon- nect this from the propagating house pipe system and connect direct with the boiler with 2-inch pipe, the latter house heating satisfactorily. Is this right? House No. 1 heats sufficiently but car- nation houses Nos. 2 and 3 are too low in temperature. I want to run them at 50° in zero weather. The diagram will show size of span, pipes, etc. The out- flow pipes are about 30 inches above the return pipe which enters the boiler at the top level of same, dropping to the lowest level. The circulation of the boiler seems to be good and heat can be raised very quickly. The boiler is a home-made coil in three sections. Would it be best to use the outflow pipe for returns and install four 2-inch out- flows, raising them about seven feet above the boiler and connecting with the returns at the farther point? At present the outflows are gradually raised from the boiler to the far end of the houses. How large a boiler of the Kroeschell type will be required to heat this much glass so as to keep the violet house no lower than 45°, the propagation house 65°, house No. 1 60° and Nos. 2 and 3, 50° in zero weather? Anxious. It is very evident that much of the trouble is due to the fact that the pipe used, which is mostly H4-inch is too email for houses that are 113 feet in length, especially as it is so arranged that the circulation is quite indirect. From the plan it would appear that houses 2 and 3 are 12x81 feet and at the end of house No. 1, which is 24 by 32 feet. As small flows and largo returns are used it will certainly be well to make the change proposed and have them all run down hill. Although the area of the violet house is not stated, it is probable that the amount of radiation in all of the houses is approximately correct^ although it will be well to substitute an equal area of 2-inch pipe for all under 1%-ineh, con- necting the violet house as proposed. Select a boiler rated for a radiation one-third the glass. L. B. T. Greenliouse Heating. Ed. American Florist:— I have a boiler five feet high not counting the hood or base, with 24-inch grate and one 8-inch and twelve S-inch flues. The top opening for flow is 2% inches and there are two 2-inch open- ings for returns. Will this boiler, using hot water, heat my greenhouses, dia- grams herewith enclosed? They are built on the southeast side of a hill, the northwest corner being three feet in the ground. Please give amount of pipe and their location. The temperature outside goes as low as 16° below zero at times. C. H. T. The diagram shows one house 16 x 26 feet, in which a temperature of 60° to 65° is desired; another house of the same dimensions is to be heated to 50° to 55°, except ail annex about 6 x 12 feet at the northeast corner, in which 45° to 50° will suffice. Nothing is said regarding the walls, but supposing that they are of wood and not more than four feet high, it can be said that the boiler will probably answer, provided the tubes are five feet long, as would be inferred from the description given. It would be better if the opening for the flow was three inches and each of the returns two and one-half inches, but by connecting the flows and returns from the houses close to the boiler it will make little difference. Divide the flow pipe into two 2%-inch flows and use one to feed a coil in each of the larger houses. In the south house start with 5-inch pipes under the south bench and carry clear around the house, con- necting them into a 2-inch pipe just before reaching the boiler. In the other house a coil of four pipes will be required. These should be run in the same way as in the other house, except that they should be carried through the wall when the annex is reached, and pass through that house before leading to the boiler. If possible it will be well to ream out the plates so as to use a 3-inch flow and two 2%-inch returns. This will materially aid the circulation, especially in very cold weather. L. R. Taft. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. PINK Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress 83.00 835.00 PaltMaid 2.50 20.00 Alpine Glow 2.50 2000 Lawson 2.00 1500 Nelson 2.00 15.00 RED Flamingo 6.00 Estelle 2.50 20.00 WHITE Lady BountUu! 500 Vesper 5 00 Bride 5 00 Mackinac 5.00 Moonlight 4.0* Queen 2.50 20.00 Queen Louise 2.00 15.00 BostonMarket 2.50 20.00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Judge Hinsdale 84.00 Mrs. Patten 6.00 Prosperity 2.50 Harlowarden 3.00 W« can furnish Cuttings ol all the Standard Varlstlas. The Leo Niessen Co. 1217 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. CARNATIONS T^. WHITE LAWSON. Tlie king of white sorts. A strong grower and a free bloomer. V/e have 6000 ready to be shipped. All orders vrill be filled in rotation. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Per 100 1000 Lady Bountiful $7.00 $60.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 6.00 60.00 Nelson Fisher 7.00 60.00 Daheim 6.00 60.00 Enchantress 8.60 80.00 Boston Market 2.60 20.00 The Queen. 2.60 20.00 Mrs. T. W. Lawson 2.00 18.00 Gen. Maceo 2.00 16.00 Morning Glory 2.00 16.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt 3.00 26.00 Melba 1.61) 12.00 Queen Louise 150 12.00 White Cloud 1.60 12.00 CRAFTED ROSES. We are now booking orders for future delivery. \A^rite for prices, WOOD BROS, Fishkill, N. Y. 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing FINEST GROWN. ^"Orders booked for delivery In April, May and June. LIBERTY, rose pnt8. $12.00 per 100: 3!4-inoh pots, per 100 (11.00 BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, SOLDEN SATES, KAISERINS, rose pots, per 100 .... 10.00 3H-lnoh pots per 100 1S.00 500,000 VERBENAS 60 Varieties. The Largest and Fine«t Slock in the Counlry. PERFECTLY HEALTHY NO RUST. Prize Rooted CuttlnuB 60o per 100; 85 00 per 1000 Plants, 2>4-lnoh pots 82.50 per 100; 820.00 per 1000 SEND FOR PRICE LIST. J.L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Please mention the American Florist wkenwriting. igos. The American Florist. 503 m DOROTHY FAIST CHRYSANTHEMUM. This is Offered to tlie Trade as a Sure money maker. - ^ ^ How Long Have We Waited for a Really First-Glass Late Commercial White? Mr. H. I. Faust his grown this variety in quantity, several houses each year, for several years, and has, with diffloully been induced to part with it. The E. C. Hill Co. bad this variety on trial last year, and the following description was written by a member of the firm who is considered by many to be one of the ablest Chrysanthemum experts In this country: "DOROTHY FAUST.— Pure snow white, very large, incurved but not globular; petals broad and beautifully formed, some- what loose in arrangement but of splendid texture; the stem and foliage are as fine as those of Eaton; an easy doer, can be planted very close; blooming at Thanksgiving and later makes this a valuable and delightful variety, as it is one of the most beautiful in finish and effect." Philadelphia, Pa., February 13, 1905. MR. W. P. CRAIG. 1?05 Filbert Street, Philadelphia. Dear Sir:— We are very glad to sav that we thinlc Dorothy Faust Chrysanthemum a very good variety indeed. We shipped it with e'egant success, and the flowers arrived at destination in the best of shape. It is a good Iceeper; has good stiff stem, and good form, being pure white. We feel it is a very valuable addition to the Chrysanthemum market as a commercial variety. Very truJy yours, S.4.MUEL S. PEXNOOK. The above letter from "The Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia," who has handled this variety for several years needs no further comment, nor do the following : Pittsburg, Pa., February 23, 1905. MR. W. P. CRAIG. 1305 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pa, Dear Sir:— It is with pleasure that we state that the Dorothy Faust Chrysanthemum, in our estimation, is one of the best commercial varieties and will no douljt, prove a profitable one to the grower, coming at a season when it will command a good price. Very truly yours, RANDOLPH & MoCLEMENi'S. Philadelphia, Pa., February 15, 1905. MR. WILLIAM P. CRAIG, 1305 Filbert Street. Dear Sir:— We have handled considerable of the Dorothy Faust Chrysanthemum, and believe it to be the best late white. The color is so pure, and the straight tough pliable stem does not weaken, as is the case "with so many late ones. We have kept flowers two weeks which still looked nresentable. We ate glad that Mr. Faust consented to send it out this season and believe it will become the standard late white " Yours truly, JOS. KIFT & SOX. DOROTHY FAUST is a GOOD GROWER, GOOD KEEPER and a GOOD SHIPPER Every retail florist in Philadelphia will tell you it is the best late white. The price is so low for such a sterling novelty that all Chrysanthemum Growers can mvest with profit. 12 plants for $4.00; 25 plants for $6.00; 50 plants for $10.00; 100 plants for $15.00. Special prices on large quantities. CUTTINGS READY, and all orders will be filled in strict lotation. W. p. CRAIG, PLANTS, BULBS, SEEDS, I 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Palms and Asparagus Cheap. PerlM Lalanil Bor., S-in. pot, seed leaves.. 8.00 ■• ■• 8-in. pot, It-IB in., t-8 ctar. Ivs. U.OO •• " 6-io. pot, 18-80 in., 8-4 chr. Ivs. It.OC •• " (-Id. pot, 80-84 in., 4 cbr. Ivs. 80.00 Kenlla Bel., 8M-in. pot, 6- Sin., 8 leaves. .10.00 •• " 8 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 8-4 leaves. .18.60 • > •• 4 -in. pot, 18-16 in., 4-S leaves. .16.00 JUparagui Sprengari, 8-incb $8.00 Asparagus Plumosui Nanus, 8-inch 8.60 " ' '• " 8-inch 6.00 SHERMIN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY. lA. Please mention the A moican Florist when writing. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreana """Kentia Forsteriana SCOTTII The Most Graceful Nephrolepis Known Retailers who have handled this fern are unani mous in proclaiming it the best Fern ever introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Soottll and he will tell you that it is as far ahead of the Boston as that variety is ahead of all other introductions. See my adv. on second cover page in American Florist of Feb. 25th. Heap Street Greenhouses. BROOKLYN. N. Y. JOHN SCOTT, BRANCH: E. 45th St. and Rutland Road, Flatbush. Telephone, 1207 Williamsburg. Please mention the American Florist when writing ASK FOR OUR WHOLESALE PRICE LIST -ON Bay Trees with special discounts. Write now; it might be too late tomorrow. Julius Roehrs Co., ^rn^e^roTrN. j. Scollii Ferns. Much more valuable than the Boston Fern, because with the most ordinary culture it will grow into beautiful compact specimen plants. Per Doz. Per 100 2H-lnoh 83 00 SI2.50 3-iDch 3,00 20.00 4-inoh 600 Pierson Ferns 'p^iSS," "^ p"-^"--""" THE CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. BOSTON FERNS. Extra fine stook, out from bench now ready tot B, 8, 7 and 8-inoh pots, at $25.00, 150.00, 176.00 and $100.00 per 100. KENTIAS, RUBBERS. ASPARAQUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Cash or reference please. Li Hi rUOTtnt DORCHEsVeR, MASS. Please mention the American Florist when riting. 504 The American Florist. Af^ril S, 8t. Paul. Trade lins foH tlio ailvont of Lent some, Inii biisinoas cciiitiinios vory good. Tlioio is no ovoi'aii]i|il_v ol' iiiiy Htock not oven bulbous, dospilo llio vory inibl and favornblo woiitlior. Orowors nil around !iro i'onj;;iiitulnl injj lliomaolvoa on tlio siivinj; on conl bills this winter. It luiH boon tin nnnsnnlly mild wintor. 'I'lio tliornioniotor rogistorod ovor 00° in llio slindo Inst Hniulny. lOiistor stock is l(i(dcin}i; I'liiily woU, hut sonio jjrowors will still liavo to jiiish tlioir lilios pretty hiird dospito tlio Into diito for lOiiator. liilinm nijjnntoiini aoonis to liavo boon tlio t'livorilo 1'or tliis your on nocount ol' its Inter blooniiii^. St. rntrick's day broii^lil out a ^ood enll 1'or ^reon coloiTd enriiMtions but little else. Sliam- roek plants wore in ovidonco in sovoral ]>lai'oa, but vory fow woro sold. (.Junnlitiea of peonies at Swanaon 's Sixth street store liavo created quite a stir Hiul they seem to soil readily. Frank Guatarson at L. L. Moy & roinpnny's houses is ciittin)» some fine I'liateuay, Bride and Hrideauiaid rosea. 'I'hore is aoine talk ol' a. cliallengo from our Minneapolia brethren for a bowlin}j uintc'li, the loaers to pay for a spread at some iirst-daaa hoatelry. But we have not heard of any dale for it. lOniil Popp has left Holm & Olson to tnko eliarf;e of MendcnhaU'a place in Minneapolis wliiidi is beiiif; run by the AVilliain Oonnldson C'oinpaiiv. O. TiRBANA, O. — An oak ftrovo of eight- pon acres has been presented to this city for park purposes, by ,T. Q. A. Ward, of New ^'ork, in comineinoration of the huudri'dlh iiiiiiiveraary of tho county. Carnations. Roses and 'Mums. Wo Need Room. SPECIAL OFFER. U, i:, pi>r 11X10 L'S-lu. IHTIOOO Kiiehuntn>S8 JJ ',00 WoliMilt, I'roapBrlly lihO je.lOO I'niHiulor 8500 .Sh.llO VVIiltK I.iiwsoD 40.C0 NlOO lliirlownnlnn 15,00 S5 (XI Whiti' Olmid . 19 50 sifi.oo M iiry W ooil , . If',' fiO iior 100; l« 50 Mm M 11 11 toy . .S 00 " 20,00 l-i'WHoii 13 50 35 00 "OSES. 30,(00 Cliuli'imv -i ami 3 ovo niittlniril, nil" Um>ii>d iMiiiiiitfii, r.'i) ilo, SK-iii , lils^ fo iwr looo. sooiiii 'J 111, Mi'luitiiis wio piT urn, ifirii'o pit nuMi. 10, (KK) '."■ti-lii, Unli'H, IW 00 piT mo, If.'MHI piir 1(10(1; K. I' , Kin Ml piT 1(100, 'MUMS. I'rliM' llsl iuiUli',1 on iipplloiillon, POEHLMANN BROS. CO , Morton Grova, III. Ptrxisf mrn/ti'M thr Amrrtcitn Ftotist whrn xvnitnr Roofed Cuttings PKI.AKUONIUMS, 15 viir , »3 S5 por UK), VliKllKN AS. a« viir , IllVi imr KKl, »MX) piT I0(X1 HEI.lOTKOl'E, !•> •• - - - ■• HKTUNIAS, 'JO V S o ...'....,'>.,.^,'. ti, iw yrii.. vi.iiu jn.r lull, c.T pt'r l\R(U, HKTUNIAS, 'JO viir,, »!,» pur 10(1 IflOOO per 1000, SALVIAS, 11 viir , »l (Kl iH>r 100 M (HI n«r 10(10. OlANr ALVSSU5il, ifllXI po, 100; |1S (HI pi.r lO(K) AQKUATUMS, \ viir , (Ml.i per KXl; lUMIO p.T 1000, COl.KUS, 40 viir,, 70,^ pi.r UH); »tUHI p.ir 1000. DAlSlliS, 11,(10 piir ILU, • KjpriMi priipulil on nil K. C, Oiiih with iTdiiri. Wrlto S. D. BRANT, Clay Center. Kan. OlDNlTinilC I'OiiMilroiiK'.lii'nUliv. woll uRnnH I luiiw r>>ni«ii outtiuiEs. I'l'V 100 l'ro>pi>rity, Jooit, li&wiion, Woluolt t3W MoonUiitit ;1.00 ■OSTON FIRNS 4, 5 und 0 In, pots KU'timit. • iruiiu, lit'uliliv, Wffll nxttiul pliiiUH Inini Ixitioh, 15i\ SUo tuiil SOe rt^spnotiviilv, S ,\, Niitt Gera- nlumi, tioHlitiv, Dh-Iu,, lf^l,50 por lOU. Plumosus iiuU Sp>«ng*rl, S In, oiily,f4.U0 p«r 100, .Muno prlrot I'uhli Willi ordnr. JOHN BROO. Nllas CanUr, III. Easter Plants A SPECIALTY Now rriiil,\ for liiimiMliii KuHlor Stock for I'liiNlcr \m !■ sliiiMiioiit liloomiiiK 'U or liolon* l f ili'MrtHl, 1 Mill iiolod unit liiivo 11 rniuilmlou loi- llio piiHt \U yiMirs 1'or riiiNliiK mid snippliiu choU'o lliiBlor pliints llirou^'houl t,)io land, I litivo II hoiiars, t)ii' l'nulu•^ crowded wllh pltintB In bcttur oonduioii llitiM ^^V('^ hororo. A/.AI.I';AIM>l(;A,a»pi'ciiill,v,tliri'Plioiiiicsfun, or my own iiiijiortiillon, ^^ o soil noni' in llio full, Ihoroforo liiivo iioiio picked onl, for lull trmli-. Wo fonio llioni only r«'r our oiisloniors fin- Clirlstiims mid Kiislor Irudo, Mtidmn Viinilor crnvHson. lliry pooplo's olioloo. best, of nil pink \iiriotlns. plmils ooyorod wllli buds iis round iis tin npplo, ~^.->\-, Jl.OO, Sl'Jft. Ifl 50 1,0 IP'.MIO ciu'li OtliiT lii'>l yiirlo- tlos.nU dtiiidoH: Molio, w lillo; Kerinird ,\iulro .Vlliii, I'^iiilirosH ol' Indlti, I'rofossor WiiKer, tlliisiro, I'uiil Wilbur mid otlicrs, 75«, ISbCO, HI, 55 and m.50 OIU^h, l.ll.limi IIAKKI.SIl iind JAI'AIN Mlll/MI'I.O- KHM. (Mlolo'l >. Njuoial hiilhsi, ll-liioli pols,h(o s buds lo n phiiil, lOo por hiid, below ft. llle per bud. No hlie.s ,Noltl lo llieiiiselve^. (;ilNI''.KAHIA. Ilvbrlda, lie>l alralii, all abailes, ll-liioli poia, fH.m. ifilOO. Kl.fO mid Ifri,il0 per lie.' IIYUKANtiKA. Ol.ak.sa, 0 to 7-liieli pota, idnii iiiid lew wblic, lfr>.00, W.OO, WOO und tl'JOO per do/,. .SI'IKAIOA, 'Jliouae.s full, l.'lorlbiiiula, ,lapoiilca, llloiidine, (!-lnoli pots. ll':i.OO, If I. (Ill mid *t. Ull per ilo/..; Coinpiicta. $MK1 lo !li,'l 00 per K\y\.'., (ihidsloiie, iiiiiiHiially tine llils M'lir, full of buds, lierl'eel lewola, SO 00,' JTllO to KlklHI per do/,. K*),SI''.,S. .Vinerlomi Heauly, (l-lneli pols, bushy, H lo :iO inelies lilnll.5(k' lo 75eeaoli; f.-lneli, :llle lo Sfie eaeli Hardy Hybrid UoM■^. liielinlllii; llerinosa. 5%-tiieli pols, IKl.OU, tl.OO and I|I5.(I0 per lilt/.. IM':(J(>IVIA, Pros ("iirnot, Kliinibeiui, !1 n'ood beiiolies In all; (I Inch pols, Kl On to *I.(U l«'r do/; l-iiu'li, If I HO per do/. AKAIU'.AKIA l''.X»:i';i..SA, Tiiieli pol.s, I, 5aiulfl l ler.s, ','?. lolll Inelies liluli, lfl.50 eaeli. KlClkS ri.A.SI'ICA. (1 (o Tliioli pots. ','5 lo ;15 Inulies lii|;li. *ii (lO. ifli.iO and Ifl'J uO iier do/.. WIII'I'I''. nAI,SII':.S. iMiioli pols, SUIO per rt.'/,. IIYACIIN'I'II.S. iiiKed. fioni llrsl »l/.e biilba, my ow II I 111 poll II I loll, I ; rant Mti lire, K in;; of I be Itliie, lienriide, pink, (irmidllloni, wliiie, »r.' (lO per IIHI. DOIHM.i': l\AK«:i.S.Sll,S or l)AI''l''01)II..S. \'oii Moll, double no.seil. :l In h'» and ll-lneli pot. If'.VdO loif'.' ;.u p. rdo/eii pots, rill.lIVS, besi m'IIiiik' double, ;l in a -I ilieli pot, .'fl hO I'er do/en pels, M()t>l\VIM';. .\. « .Siiiub ,s Hybrid, Kl, (10 |ier 100 READ THESE TESTIMONIALS: (Jom^liKY VsiiniANN. Hear sir; I'lie slupiiieiil ol plants ordered of yon emiie duly lo bund iiiid I niiist i,ay tli.'il 1 iini tlioroiinbly sa'llslled "lib Hieiii, iTls a ureal pleasure to «ot siieti stock. > ours truly, I,INI1SA> Kl.oli.M. Co , N lUlli.St., lUnnlnt;liain, .Ma. Uki.kna, .ViiK, Murcli 17. OOOKllKT ASOIIMANN. Dear Sir: 'I'he .\ztlloiis yon sblpppd iiie al dlf- fcriMit times during' tlio past winter, 1 (imc loiiiid to be most Htitlsliiotory plants, always rtady sel- lers, as werti also your .Vrmicaria l'\celsa Am ulitd to know Just w liiMii to look wlion 111 need uf lano\ stock. Yours triil,\, MKKuyv,M.K tlnicKMlol'sKs, Helena, .\rU. Oklihoma /Igricuilurnl ant) Mechan cal College. Sllllwiiter. Hoceiiibcr Ml. HKII, (iouifuicv .Vm'umann. rbllmlelplila. I'a. liear Sir: 'The nialcrial ordcreil from \on arrived in l'ooiI sbapc. 'I'lic bill lias beiin (l. k'll and sent In and will bo piilii sliorll.v. IMeaso pi iii\ IlianUs for ninlerlal sent, gratis. 11, M, .Monuis. tiiipl. of Horllciilinro. 1- a: a; '^ !"".« *i;ilnilimj| jnd llf(li.iiii(al (iillf£f ^ li ii Doyle, Porkins, Single and Double, Hen. Grant, La Kavorite, Miue. Sallerol, 3-ln. pola, #J 50 per 10(1 GLADIOLUS BULBS, K'ood mixture, 75o per 100, soon per KHiii, GERMAN IVV '.'-in ,r 50 per too SCARLET SACE, LOBELIA, VER8EMB. VINCA VAR . HEtiniRliPE. Ilouble and Slni;lo PE1UNIA. S-lu. pots, *3.0ll per lOil, OASH WITH OliOKK. GEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. Easter Stock IN EASTER LILIES, HYDRANGEAS, GENISTAS, SPIRAEA GLADSTONE, RHODODENDRONS. Palms. Ferns and Decorative Stock. R. DREYER, /Y*-ilj«^ rnrntwHthe Amrtlfttn Florist ivhfn xvitting. WOODSIDE, L. I., N. Y. Dahlias Mrs. Winters rho boAutiriil now whlto Is Htlll queen of t.ho world, titrouK tubers, 910 00 pur titO. Inj^obors K^eliind the loiiilti)^ siMirlet imctuB. mH.OO por do/.; *J0 por tOO. Oihor novol- iloH ikiul Htuiulnrds. Also dotihlt* thtkl ^rowD Uollvhooks. true to oolor. *3 00 por 100. OliiJloU, INoiilos uiul Hardy PItintH. Send for oatuloKue. W. W. WILMORE. Dahlia Specialist. Box 382, DENVER, COL. Please mention the Ameriian Florist when writing. igds. The American Florist, 505 -^0,000 Blooming Plants for Easter 20,000 Pots of LILIUM LONGIFLORUIH, at 12c per bloom. 4,800 CRIMSON RAMBLERS, trained in unique and artistic designs. $1 to J25 each. 10,000 AZALEAS, 7Sc to $25.00 each. 3,000 HYDRANGEAS, 75c to J5.00 each. 3,000 SPIRAEAS, $4, $5 and $6 per dozen. 3,000 ROSE PLANTS, $6, $9 and $12 per doz. RHODODENDRONS, $1 to $25 each. GENISTAS, $6, J9 and $12 per dozen. METROSIDEROS (Bottle Brush), $1, $1.50, $2 each. A large assortment of HYACINTHS in pans at $9 and $12 per doz. WISTARIAS, and other blooming Caster plants. — Cash or reference. H. C. STEINHOFF, WoBt Hoboken, N. J. Bedding Plants. .-Podoo^ Per 1000 25<-ln. R. V. Alternanthera. AurubI rooted.... IB 6 00 .ro Alysium, Giant, double flweet 2.00 .76 Ageratum dwarf, blue aud white. 1.75 .60 Akparagus plumoHua uauus, rrom lla.ts 1.00 Carnation. Mis. risher, white and pink, for summer bloora- Inif, strong, 8 inoh 5 00 2.50 Cobaea, trmiBpliLiited, from flats. l.CO Coleus, In varletios 2.00 .70 Feverfew, Little Oem, true 2.60 1.00 Fuchsia, 6 named varieties 1.00 Geranium, my selection 2.50 Heliotrope, in varieties 1.00 Marguerites, white and yellow. . . 2.50 1.50 Petunias, double. ... 2 60 Pansiei, 300,000 splendid plants, ready to ship. »IJ60, JiO.OO. W.50, $100and 83.0U pur 1,OOU, auoordln^ to size of plants; sample free. Salvia. In varieties 2.00 1.(10 Verbenas, in white, pink, scarlet, blue and mixed transplanted, flats BOO .00 VIncas. :i-inch. »6 00 per 100 1.00 Vegetable Plants, prise list mailed free. Cash with order. Hy mail add 10c per 100 on rooted cuttings aud seedlings. LUDVIC MOSBAEK, Onarga, III. SPRING IS HERE. HARDY PFPPNNIAIS MUST SOON BE PIANTED. We have a \\\.v%vi otocU of the Itest Varletius ready to ship. Seed a list of your wants for quotattoDB. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ""'Arcn. IHease mention thf- A mrrican FUtriit luhrn wt itin^. Now is Time to Sow The New Hybridized Giant-Klowered OBCONIGA PRIMROSES 1000 seeds Tr. Pkt. CARMINE, the best seller $1.00 $ .50 COMPACTA, a fine potter 1.50 .50 BUTTERCUP, PrimroseGrandfl. 1.00 .50 BABY PRIMROSE 50 .30 PEPPERMINT, true 75 .30 COWSLIP, large-flowered hy- brids, per oz $2.50 .50 HARDY GARDEN CARNATION, the finest mixture in e,\is- tence, per oz $2.50 .50 CANDYTUFT,Giantl:mpress,lb.,$2.50 oz., .25 0. V. ZANGEN, "°^°?.^~ APBII. 12th. 10 A. M. Sharp. 4 Greenhouses and about J0,000 Palms and other plants, 100,000 Flower Pots, etc. Send for descriptive list to-day. We give up growing entirely. t bouse, 17x144 and t house 25x130, six years old. May be had for $500. F. O. B. here or J600 on board cars complete. We have a greenhouse builder who will re-erect tbese houses at $1.00 per foot. ^ J^ .* .* .* .* J^ I^XJCHS, 2059 N. Halsfed St., CHICAGO. •♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ I Cyclamen SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. Our wnll-knovvn strain In IWoi truo oolora 00 per 1000. Sallsfaollon Cuarantoed. LEHNIG & WINNEFELD, HACKENSACK, N. J. ^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»* •»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ l'l,\iif mriiliiiii Ihf Am, titan FlnrLsl ii'hrn uiiiling. CYCLAMEN SPLENDENS GIGANTEUV HYBRIDS. My wnll- known strain In tWo true colorn (stiedllnKS), twice transplanted from llatH, Including tho frlnjind variety, woll-nrown plants, 83 00 per 100; 825.00 por 1000. SatlHfactlon t,'uaranl«od. PAUL IVIADCR. East Stroudsburg. Pa. Please vtention the A merican Florist when writing. Choice Rooted Cuttings Double Fringed Petunias il:,*;: lioiidqiiart.HrH fur lhi^ii<'. Six diHtiiict nuvulll<9H, hi.lii..l«ij, ltil.25 pur 100, leiO.OO pnr inOO. C»lvi» Two Beat, Ijord I'liuntlcirny (dwiirf), jaiVia, uonllrn (lull), m pur 100 m imr 1000. The W.T.Buckley Co., "'•''"?e:.'^'-°- ROOTED CUTTINGS OF EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Opali, Mine. Ker^rnan. Willowhrook and October bUDsblne. Rooted Cuttings of VIOLETS of all kinds. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids. Mich. OAPE COD PINK POND LILIES Tho best hardy pink. Lar^e, strong Howuring roots, 8;t.OO per doz. W. I. BODFISH, '^"'■ir-'"'' PANSIES. l^xtra (Ine stcck, In bud and bloom. «l.2.5 por 100, 812-00 per lOOU. The ParK Floral Co. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. COLEUS ROOTED CUTTINGS Viir8oh«ir.iltll, Iflru Hrund,Ci<)ldiin Quoun, llnok- witti's Ouiii, liord I'liliiiiTHtou, Qmmn Vlutorla and Kiinoloii, flOu piir 100; »l) 00 piT 1000 Ooldiin lli'ddiir (orlKlniil) imd Huro 75o p3.00 per 1000. ALBERT A. SAWYER. ^•".eTa,i,t KuoiM'BBor to 'I'hoB. .1. Corbrny, 23-33 S. Harlom Ave., OAK PARK, ILL. Tnlephonu, ilarlnm 2842. riiiiii- mciiliitn tlir Amnuini l'tiiii\l .i h,ii mrilin^ Pansies 200,000 Paisies Fine larRo tranHplantud plants, pri/o Btratn of the fainoUH larKe llownrlnu lluKnolH, IJaa- BlcrN, ()dl«r and Trlmardeau. Stooky plants from cold frame. 50o por 100; «3.00 por 1000. Rxtra lar^o plants ooming In bud, 91.00 per 100 Mammotli Verbenas. OOo per 100; 15.00 por 1000; ;;',4in . HI fiu i.or 100. Stocks dbl whito for Kantor, »1 por 100 «« per lOOO, Daisies, dbl. whIto. 7f>i: por 100; »fi OU por lOiO. Feverlew. dbl. wljltn. IM 00 per 100: $8 00 per 1000. Salvia Splendens, «i 00 por lUO Lobelia dwarl blue. »1 00 por 100. Ageratum. dwarf blue. fiOj per 100. Roies Clothilde Soupert, In bud or bloom, 4-lnoli, »nOO por lOii Geraniums, Null, Kicard, La Tavorll*, Vlaud and I'ohovluo, 4-in., In bud and bloom, $(1.00 per 100. HILL TOP GREENHOUSES, 16 Gray Ave.. Utica. N. Y. /'/,-,M. 'ilniH Ihi' A tu JENNINGS, SOUTHPORT, CONN. aitowEii or THE riBEaT PAMaiie. 506 The American Florist. April 8, I BLACK STUFF FINE TOBACCO POWDER (For Sprinkling) I STRONGER and FINER than others Our free five-pound trial bag costs nothing more than the express charge on it. Our booklet tells what your brother growers think of it. \Ve mail one on request. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO. TOBACCO POWDER HOBBYISTS I 16 WEST ST., N. Y. CITY. Please mention the A mertcan Florist when zvrttine- NICO-FUME TOBACCO-PAPER INSECTICIDE BY FAR THE BEST. ICO-FUME. iJHCETS ARE READKFOfgjflE, iXO FOLDING la RTQUIRCD JUM HANC EACH SHEET FROM THE HOLE PUNCHED IN ONE END. THEN LIGHT LOWEKEND.BLOV FOR SALE BY SEEDSMEN. 24 sheets. 73c. Hi sbeets, $3.50; 288 sheets. 16 50 (only 2)io each) PACKED IN FRICTION-TOP TINS Preventing Loss by Evaporation. Mfg. by Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., louUville, Ky. Please mention the American Florist when writing, X. HERMANN, * Cape Flowers, all colors, * Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, J- and All Florists' Supplies. Sbnd For Pricks. 404>412 East 34th Street, NEW YORK. Please tnerttiott the American Florist 7i.'Jten zvriiing, L BAUMANN & CO., Importers and Manufacturers of Florist Supplies 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wnte for our New Catalogue F. Onr prices may Interest you. fUase mention the A mertcan Florist when wriung. I Quite Dead? Sure I used NIcol'clda. Bast cure for "overlivalinsss" In Ineact pasts. Tobacco Warehousing & Trading Co., LOUISVILLE, KY. NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNC THE ORIGINAL AND GENUINE NUOTlNEfUNKiANf WIDELY IMITATED BUT NEVER EQUALED NIF0RM«iDALffiEfFOfE| DONT ACCEPT INFERIOR IMITATIONS PRICE 60£^ PER BOX OF 12 SHEETS *6S2 PERCASE OF TWEL/E BOXES. NICOTINE MFG.CO. 5T. L0UI5. M0;3 Vaughan's Lawn and Garden Fertilizer THIS IS WHAT EVERY FLORIST SHOULD CARRY. IT IS A GOOD SELLER. Tt is put up in neat packages and bags, and our wholesale price leaves a good margin. ' Quantities to Use: 10 lbs. for 1,000 sq. feet of lawn, or 500 sq. feet of garden. 25 lbs. for 2,600 sq. Ipei of lawn or 1.20U sq. feet of garden. 50 lbs. for 5,000 sq. feet of lawn or 2,500 sq. feet of garden. 100 lbs. for M acre of lawn, or Va. acre of garden. 200 lbs. for H acre of lawn or \i acre of garden. Prioe, F. «.». B. ("hioago: 251bs., 76o; 50 lbs., $1.25; lOU lbs., $2.25; 300 lbs., S6.00; 500 lbs., $9.50; 1,000 lbs, $18.50, 2,000 lbs., $36.60. ■> VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph St. NEW YORK: 14 Barclay St. ESTABU5HED 1866 EMILSTEFFEriS> SUCC.™ H.STEFFENS. "«>STEFFENSBROS Please mention the A merican Florist when writing M. RICE& CO., Importers and Manufacturers, Leading riorists* 9,8 Filbert Street, Supply House and . ■«■.•■ ^ ■ ■.• ■«_ Ribbon Specialists. Phlladelpnia, PBc Please mention the A merican Florist when writing Flease mention the American Florist tvhen writing. FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate witti us and get samples and prices. Etlwin L. Koppelman & Co., " S"w""..k. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF .^x*t:l£lolaLl I^ea.Ares. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX. YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. Successful Growers are Wanted To knovv that they can dispose of all their surplus stock by Advertising in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW. igo5. The American Florist. 507 Japan Bamboo Stakes IN LARGE QUANTITIES. 5 TO 6 FEET. WRITE FOR PRICES. SUZUKI ^ ADA, 31 Barclay St., New York. CUT FLOWER BOXES »- The best, strongest and neatest foidms cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 PerlOiO Size No. 0. 3i 4s30 $3.u0 $1900 1. 3x 4Hxl6 190 17.60 2. 3x6x18 2.00 19.00 " 3. 4x8x18 2.50 23.00 " 4. 3x5x24 2.75 26.00 " 5. 4x8x22 .■iOO 2850 " 6. 4x8x38 3.76 36.00 " 7. 6x16x20 5.60 5400 8. 3x7x21 300 28.50 0. 5x10x35 650 6200 10. 7x20x20 9.50 67.50 11. 3)^x5x30 3.10 2850 Sample free on aoplicatfon. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, ■0x104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. WRITE IS21-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICMO. ILL.. FOB PBIOXa OF Standard Pots Tt^ilthand poroiit7 oombined are the best on the market Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" PULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT irPY„ HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rap. 480 Howard St., ftease mention the American Florist when writing. Standard OriX^ Flower... T VJ I \D If your ereenhousea are within 600 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. Saib •ltd M «r..t» WUHINQTON. R. C- Please mention the American Florist when ■writing. Red Standard Flower Pots Price list and samples on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. BAUUt, Proprietor. PADUCAH. KENTUCKY. The Florists' Hail Ass'n, Vow Insares upwards of 21,000,000 square feet of Qlass. For paiticulars address John G. Esler, sec*y. SADDLE RIVER, N. J. Please mention the A merican Florist when wriling. Standard Flower Pots The WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY. N. J. LONC ISLAND CITY, N. V. IHE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, ...nuiaotur.,. ,1 FLORISTS' RED STANDARD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List 2I3-I5-I7-I9-2I-23 PeaM St., NORRISTOWN, PA. m iiiiiiiiiiiiliiimummiillW™ .'« AtaLoci^^, REDpOTS SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., 5|k**.".'^«' Kramer's Pot Hanger The neatest, simplest, moit convenient and 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 banging np 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 ai shown in out, (1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, J1.25. I. N, Kramer & Son, ^-Vo::.-"" Please mention the A merica n Florist when writing. STINDARD FLOWER POTS ! Packed in small orates, easy to handle. Price per orate 120 7-ln., in orate, 14.20 60 8 " 1.00 48 9-iii.,in orate, 13.80 1500 «-ln Price per crate , in crate, 14.88 1600 2M 1500 tM 1000 8 6.25 8.00 6.00 800 8K 5004 8206 144 8 6.80 " 4.50 4.51 8.16 48 10 24 11 24 13 12 14 6 16 4.80 1.60 4.80 4.80 4.60 Send for prioe Seed pans, same price as pots. — Ust of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, eta Ten per cent off for cash with order. Address ^ HILFIN6ER BROS. POTTERY, Fort Edward. N. Y Or AU8D8T RoLK«B ■■■ Holds Glass Firmly •••••»»■■ See the Point JH PEERlfSS 4 OIaeIdv Points are the best. * No rlKhts or l«rta. Box of ^ 1,000 poloti fb oU. pofltpftld. ^ HENBT JuDREEB, 714 ChMtast 8t.,Fklik,r». t^^ Alway mention the American Flo- 3 rist when you order stock..^ 1905- Th E American Florist. 509 GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sua dried; cut to exact sizes. TENN, RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as wanted. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and. lasting. Coming into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes. Ready for prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GL ASS And all supplies needed in new oz reconstruction work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. Illustrated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd St., CHICAGO. erWon.if' ^'^ ANY LEN The [ED. -UI>TO32Ft0lRLO/■♦♦♦■•♦♦♦< Please mention the American Florist when writing. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, ll.EO; 60,000, U.26. Manufkotured b; W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Free. For eale by dealers. Ftease mention the American Florist when writing. Howe & Taylor Mfg. Co. (NOT INCORPOBATED) """^"^^ 0' WIRE DESIGNS Located in Flower Growers' Market, 60 WABASH AVENUE, ^Ul^irr*^ Phone Central 3067. l>n I L* AulJ. Best work, lowest prices. List free on application. Cily and shipping orders receive equal attention. ^Heasi mention the A merican Florist when zuriting. LUMBER FOR Greenhouse Benches Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathloe, Flooring! White Cedar Posts, Etc. We are in a Special Position to Furnish "PECKY CYPRESS" Everything In PINE and HEMLOCK BUILDINfi LUMBER WRITE FOR Pr.ICES ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO., Cor. Weed St. & Hawthorne. CHICAGO. Tel. North 1620 and 1627. CHEAPEST AND BEST. If you doubt it try them and be convinced. Send for descriptive price circular. J. 0. Carmody. Evansville. Ind. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes, Tying Wires, Single & Double Pot Hangers. WRITE ns. T&Co.506 Kramer I N&Son.. ..507 Kroeschell Bros Co. Ill KuehnC A 486 KuhlG A 498 499 Laeer & Hurrell. . . . 494 Lang Julius 487 Langjahr AH 487 Laronmont Nurs 500 LeCakesN&Co 483 Lehnig & Winnefeld503 LeMoniteur d' Hort. Ill Leonard Seed Co 491 Livingston Seed Co. 507 LookJH II LooklandLumb'rCo .111 Loomis Floral Co . . . 498 Lord «r^I*«IA.» ' Eureka Greenhouses.... THE BEST A»D LOWEST III PRICE. rp53^^Si"^a.'bf«'JiK photographs and plain directions so that any person can put them up. DILLON GREENHOUSE MFQ., CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. igo5. The American Florist. 511 Ready Reference Advertising. ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT 10 CENTS PER LINE, CASH WITH ORDER. COPY MUST REACH US MONDAY OF THE WEEK IN WHICH IT IS TO APPEAR Plants, Cuttings, Nursery Stock. Abntilons — 4 varieties, 2% in., 3c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Ag'eiatmns — Ageratum, rooted out- tings, Gurney, Pauline, 60c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Ageratoms — Ageratum Princess Paul- ine and Stella Gurney. Frank A. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Ageratnms — 4 varieties, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Ageratum — Rooted cuttings, 2% -in., 60c per 100; J1.75 per 1,000. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Altemantlieras — 100,000 Alternantlie- ras, strong rooted. Brilllantissima 75c per 100, $6 per 1,000; A. Nana, 60c per 100, $4 per 1,000; P. Major, 60c per 100, ?4 per 1,000. Special prices on 6,000 or more. Davis Bros., Morrison, 111. AltemantberaB — Alternanthera, red and yellow, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Altemantliexas — August rooted, 2%- in., $5 per 1,000, 60c per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. AlysBTun — Giant Alyssum, %\ per 100; %% per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 2% -in. pots, $2 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 2J4-in. pots, ?2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Asparagus — Plumosus nanus, strong plants ready for 4-in. pots, or for plant- ing out; 2%-ln. pots, $2.26 per 100, $20 per 1,000; 3-in. pots, $4.60 per 100; Sprengeri, strong 2%-in. pots, $1.75 per 100, $5 per 1,000; 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. Good & Reese, Springfield, O. Asparagus — Plumosus nanus, from flats, $1 per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Asparagus — 50,000 Sprengeri, 60,000 plumosus and robustus, ready June 1. Send for prices. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus — A. plumosus and Spren- geri,, 3-in., only $4 per 100. John Brod, Nlles Center, 111. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus na- nus, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100; 3-ln., $5 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 2-in., $2 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co.. Charles City, la. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus 2 and 3-ln., $4 to $8 per 100; Sprengeri, 2 and 3 in., $3 to $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus na- nus. L. H. Poster, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. Aspidistra — Green, 4c per leaf; Varie- gata 12%c per leaf. Auction April 12. 10 a. m. sharp. Albert Fuchs, 2059 N. Halsted St., Chicago. Asters — Asters hardy in variety, 3-ln. pots, $1 per doz.; $8 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Azalea — Azaleas, all sizes and prices, 75c, $1.00, $1.25; 1,500 Madame Van der Cruyssen. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Azaleas — 10,000 azaleas, 75c to $25 each, for Easter. H. C. Stelnhofr, W. Hoboken, N. J. Azalea — Azalea mollis, mixed, 20 buds, 40c each. $4 per doz., $30 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Campanula — Campanula Magli, finest pot plant known, blooms with hundreds of blue bells from May. Gold medal at Dusseldorf. $3 per doz. Auction April 12. 10 a. m. sharp. Albert Fuchs, 2059 N. Halsted St. , Chicago. Canna — Gold medal canna West Vir- ginia; started plants $5 per 100. Limited stock. Gus Obermeyer, Parkersburg, W. Va. Cannas — Started plants out of sand, 4 to 10-in., ready for pots, $3 per 100; var.. Queen Charlotte, Mme. Crozy, Al- phonse Bouvler, Egandale, and Italia. Cash with order. C. A. Knapp, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Canna — King Humbert, 3-in. pot plants, 35c each; $3.50 per doz; $26 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Canna— New canna, Mrs. Wm. F. Kast- ing. Gold medal winner, St. Louis; height 3% feet; immediate delivery; 60c each; $4 per doz.; $20 per 100; stock lim- ited. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-86 EUicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. ' Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Philadel- phia. Carnations — Rooted cuttings from soil. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings: White Lawson, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Cardinal from 2-ln. pots, $12 per 100. Larchmont Nurseries, Larchmont, N. Y. Carnation — Crisis (new), $12 per 100; Mrs. Patten, $6 per 100; Judge Hins- dale, $4 per 100; Lady Bountiful, $5 per 100; Buttercup, $3 per 100; Flamingo, $6 per 100; Dorothy Whitney, $3 per 100; Golden Beauty, $3 per 100; Prosperity, $2 per 100; Mrs. J. H. Manley, $2.50 per 100; Wm. Scott, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Ploriana, $1.26 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Lorna, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Eldorado, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Mrs. Lawson, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Adonis, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Harry Fenn, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Gov. Roosevelt, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Mrs. P. Palmer, $1.26 per 100, $10 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Mrs. E. A. Nelson, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Portia, $1.26 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Dorothy, $1.26 per 100, $10 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Caraation — Carnation Bride, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Phyllis, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Carnation — Carnation Fred Burki. All orders booked now are for April do- livery. The Cardinal, best scarlet, root- ed cuttings now ready, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000; 10,000 now ready. S. S. Skl- delsky, Philadelphia. Carnation — The Cardinal; best scarlet In market today; rooted cuttings now ready; $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. B. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. Carnation — The Cardinal; best scarlet in market; rooted cuttings now ready; $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Chicago, $10 per 100, $120 per 1,000; Boston Mar- i ket, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Belle, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Peru, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Richmond Gem, $10 per 100, $75 per 1,000; Crusader, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Adonis, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Estelle, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Indianapolis, $6 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Phyllis. $10 per 100, $120 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Mrs. Hlginbotham, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Nelson, $1.50 per 100, $11.50 per 1,000; Lawson, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Peter Relnberg, 61 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Carnation — Unrooted carnation cut- tings; Queen Louise, Portia, Crocker, Goodenough, 50c per 100; Lawson, $1 per 100; Gladiolus, bulbs, 75c per 100, $6 per 1,000. Cash with order. George M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Carnation — Red Sport, holly berry red, 2% to 3-in. flower. Immediate delivery; price, $1.50 per doz., $2.60 for 26, $4 for 50; all postpaid; $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Queen Louise, $1.26 per 100 post- paid; $10 per 1,000. A. B. Davis & Son, Purcellvllle, Va. Camation — Strong rooted cuttings. N. Fisher, $5 per 100; Indianapolis, $4 per 100; B. Market, $1.75 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Wolcott, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; Lawson, $1.26 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Glacier, $1.26 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Prosperity, $1.50 per 100, $14 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. Carnation — Carnation cuttings : Nel- son Fisher, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Mrs. M. A. Patten, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Crusader, $6 per 100, $40 per 1,000; D. Whitney, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Maid, $2.60 per j.uu, ^^u ^ci x,uvv, ^uccu, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. Well rooted from selected stock:. Same varieties from pots 50c more per 100. Backer & Co., BlUerlca, MasB. Carnation — White Lawson, Flamingo, N. Fisher, Crusader, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Carnations — Crusader $5 per 100. $46 per 1,000; Flamingo $5.50 per 100, $46 per 1,000; Estelle $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Mrs. Nelson $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Mrs. Lawson $1.60 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; G. Angel, Mrs. Joost and Genevieve Lord $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000; Enchantress $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; B. Market $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000; Peru, White Cloud, Q. Louise, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; F. Hill $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000; M. A. Patten $5.50 per 100, $45 per 1,000. Geo. Relnberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnations — Queen Louise, from soil, H. Fenn and Nelson from sand, $10 per 1,000; Q. Louise and Floriana, from sand, $7.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancas- ter, Pa^ Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings. Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Fair Maid, $2.50 per 100, $20 per $1,000; Alpine Glow, $2.50 per 100. $20 per 1,000; Lawson, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Nel- son, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Queen Louise. $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Boston Market, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Marion, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Fla- mingo, $6 per 100; Crusader, $6 per 100; Crane, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Mrs. Patten, $6 per 100; Prosperity, $2.60 per 100; Harlowarden, $3 per 100. All other leading varieties. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Philadelphia. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. The best now ready. Lady Bountiful, $6 per 100. $50 per 1,000; White Lawson, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Moonlight, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Crusader, $5 per 100, $40 per 1.000; Cardinal, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Mrs. Lawson, $2 per 100, $15 oer 1,000; M. Field. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Prosperity, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Lieut. Peary, $12 per 100, $100 per 1.000. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111, Camaldon — Wolcott, White Cloud, Nor- way, Lawson, Morning Glory, Mrs. Joost at $12.50 per 1,000; Enchantress and Estelle, $25 per 1,000; Flamingo, $60, and Crusader, $40 per 1,000; America and Prosperity, $12.50 per 1,000; Gaiety, $15 per 1,000. All plants shipped from greenhouses, Hinsdale, III. Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 512 The American Florist. April 8, Carnation — Strong rooted cuttings'. White Lawson, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000. Also other novelties. Fiancee, Cardinal, P. Burki, etc., and older sorts, M. A. Patten, Daheira, Enchantress, Flamingo, T. W. Lawson, etc. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. f;amatlouB — Eclipse, our new dark pink; fine plants from 2-ln pots, $12 per 100. Rooted cuttings, standard varie- ties. Write for price list. F. Dorner & Sons Co., LaFayette, Ind. Carnation — My Maryland, delivery January, 1906, $2.60 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Write us for other varieties. H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md. Carnation — Rooted cuttings now ready. All best commerelal varieties; also some of tried newer sorts. First-class stock. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, Carnation — Carnation Robert Craig (scarlet), 1906. Order now for March delivery. $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, Carnation — Carnation cuttings; well rooted, taken from selected stock, clean and healthy. Lawson, $1.50 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000: Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Mrs. Higln- botham, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Estelle, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Chicago, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Adonis, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.26 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Her Majesty, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. WIetor Bros., 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings. "White Lawson, 5,000 ready to be shipped, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Lady Bounti- ful, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Mrs. M. A. Patten, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Daheim, $6 per 100, $50 per 1.000; Enchantress, $3.60 per 3 00, $30 per 1,000; Boston Mar- ket, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.60 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Mrs. T. W. Lawson, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; Gen. Maceo, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Mrs. G. M. Bradt, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Melba, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000. Grafted roses. Write for prices. Wood Bros.. Fishkill, N. Y. Carnation — Red Lawson, at $10 per 100; $40 per 500; $75 per 1,000. W. J. Palmer & Son, Lancaster, N. Y. Carnation — 200,000 carnations: Queen Louise, Flora Hill, G. Wolcott, Chicot, Mrs. T. Lawson, Enchantress, M. Joost, Success, Pres. McKlnley, G. H. Crane, America, Harlowarden, etc. Loomls Floral Co.. Loomls. Cal. Carnation — Strong, healthy, well root- ed cuttings. Prosperity, Joost, Lawson and Wolcott, $2 per 100; Moonlight, $3 per 100. John Brod, Niles Center, 111. Carnation — Victory, to be disseminated 1906: $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000, 250 at 1,000 rate. Place orders for rooted cut- tings: White Lawson, N. Fisher and M. Patten, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000: En- chantress, $3.50 per 100. $30 per 1,000; Prosperity, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; The Belle, Lady Bountiful, $6 per 100. $60 per 1.000; H. Fenn and Goethe, $2 per 100, $20 per 1,000: Lawson, $2 per 100. $15 per 1,000; G. Lord, Maceo, Cer- vera, $1.50 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Man- ley, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Five per cent discount cash with order. Alex. J. Guttman, 52 W. 29th St., N. Y. Carnations — Sturdy little pot plants from best cuttings, per 100: B. Market, $2.60; Gov. Wolcott, $3; Indianapolis, $4; Mrs. Nelson, $2.50: Mrs. Lawson, $2.50; The Queen, $3; G. H. Crane, Glacier, Lorna, Plorlana, M. Joost, Morning Glory, Pres. McKlnley, $2.50; White Lawson, $7, and Cardinal, $12. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- vllle, O. Carnation — Carnation Candace, $2 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Dis- semination 1906. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., and John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. VV. H. Watson, Lapeer, Mich. Carnation — Lieut. Peary, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000, also all other leading varieties. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. uentaurea — Centaurea Gymnocarpa, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Cnrysanthemum — Three new chrysan- themums. Majestic, Adelia and Madonna, rooted cuttings, $3 per doz., $15 per 100; 2-in. pots, $20 per 100. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Clirysantlieniani — Chrysanthemum nov- elties: Merstham Yellow, White Coombes, Emily Mileham, Valerie Green- ham, Mrs. H. A. Allen, and all other nov- elties, 50c each; $5 per doz. Mrs. W. Duckham, the cup winner, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. Send for list. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysantliemuni — Chrysanthemums are our specialty. We have the best from raisers here and abroad. Our catalogue for 1906 describes them all. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Clirysantliemum — Fine plants, ready to ship, from soil or sand. White, per 100: Estelle, Kalb, Robinson, Polly Rose, Wanamaker, $2; Eaton, $2.50; Bon- naffon. Snow Queen, Merry Christmas, Mayflower, Ivory, J. Jones, $2; H. Plume- ridge, $3. Yellow, per 100: October Sunshine, Monrovia, Major BonnafEon, Appleton, Y. Jones, Y. Mayflower, Beauty, Mournler, Omega, $2; Y. Eaton, Golden Wedding, $2.50; Wm. Thlrkell, T. W. Pockett, H. S. Vails, Kimberly, $3. Pink, per 100: Duckham, Cobbold, Bal- four, $3; Glory of Pacific, Pink Ivory, M. Newell, J. K. Shaw, Perrin, M. Llger, Lavender Queen, Richardson, Murdoch V. Morell, $2. Red, per 100; Oakland, Paul Labbe, Black Hawk, $2.60. Wietor Bros., 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Clirysantliemnni — Rooted cuttings, Wm. Duckham, Ben Wells, F. A. Cob- bold, Leila Filklns, $3 per 100; Dr. Enguehard, $4; Mrs. Thlrkell, $2. No order filled less than $1. W. A. Chalfant, Springfield, Mo. Cbrysantliemain — Strong rooted cut- tings and plants. Leading standard vari- eties. Cash or satisfactory references. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Cbrysantliemuin — Rooted cuttings ready now. All best commercial vari- eties; also some of tried newer sorts. First-class stock. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. CSrysautbemum — Early chrysanthe- mums, $2.50 per 100; Ivory, Lady Fltz- wygram, Mme. Bergman, Monrovia, Omega, Opah, Polly Rose, Glory of Pacific, Wm. Simpson. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- vllle, O. Chrysanttaomum — Chrysanthemum Ap- pleton, Bonnaffon, Glory of Pacific, Ivory, and others, rooted cuttings, $1; trans- planted In flats, $1.60; from 2%-ln., $2 per 100. L. J. Rowe, TItusvIlle, Pa. Chrysanthemums — Ready to ship now out of soil, good strong cuttings as fol- lows: 200 G. S. Kalb, 200 Monrovia, 300 F. Teal, 100 Glory of Pacific, 200 Polly Rose, 100 WUlowbrook, 100 Golden Trophy, 100 Mrs. Robinson, 400 Bride, 400 Appleton, 400 Minerva, 200 G. W. Chllds, 300 T. Shrlmpton, 200 Vlvland- Morel, 1,000 Nlveus, 1,000 Mutual Friend, 1,000 Halllday, 2,000 Ivory, white; 300 Ivory, pink; 500 CullingfordI, 400 J. Jones, white; 400 J. Jones, yellow; 300 Black Hawk, 300 Xeno, 1,200 G. Wed- ding, 1,000 Lincoln, 700 Maud Dean, 300 Nagoya, 400 Mme. F. Perrin, 500 T. Eaton, 1,000 Y. Bonnaffon. Above vari- eties, $1.50 per 100; $12.60 per 1,000. B. Wells, Princess, N. Pockett, Mrs. W., Mildred Ware, Mrs. E., F. Vallls, W. Duckham, Dr. Enguehard, $2.50 per 100. Gen. Hutton, F. A. Cobbold. Leila Fil- klns. L. T. Wright, $4 per 100. W. F. Kastlng 383-87 Ellicott St., Buffalo. Chrysanthemnm — Rooted cuttings, early chrysanthemums, Opah, Mme. Bergman, WUlowbrook. October Sun- shine. Ell Cross. Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemnm — M. Bonnaffon, Robin- son, G. Pacific and M. Liger, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000: Estelle and Wm. Duck- ham, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; same var. from 2%-In. pots, $1 per 100. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Chrysanthemum — Including such new varieties as Zilletto, Brenda, J. H. Doyle, Lady Cranstoun, Mrs. D. V. West, Mrs. J. A. Miller, etc. John N. May, Summit, N. J. ^__^ Clematis — Jackmani, Mme. E. Andre, Henryi, Ramona, 2-year fieldgrown. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Clematis — Clematis, 2-yr., home grown, 25c; $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Paniculata, $1 per doz.; $8 per 100; 2^-in. pots 75c per doz.; $4 per 100. F. A. Bailer, Bloom- Ington. 111. ngton. 111. Coleus — Forty varieties, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Coleus — Twelve var., 2 14 -in. pots, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. Coreopsis — Coreopsis grandlflora, blooms large as Cosmos, most beautiful yellow, 1-yr. old, $2 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Order now. Martin Kohankie, Painesville, O. Cyclamen — Cyclamen splendens gigan- teum, hybrid seedlings, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Paul Mader, E. Stroudsburg, Cyclamen — Splendens giganteum hy^ brids, in five true colors; seedlings. In- cluding fringed variety, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Lehnig & Wlnnefeld, Hackensack. N. J. Cyclamen — Once transplanted; $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000. C. Winterlch, Defiance, O. Dahlia — Kaiserln Augusta Victoria, dbl., 4 to 5-ln. diameter, stems 12 to 18-in. long, plants 3 to 3% feet high; stock from 2^-in. pots, $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. Delivery May 1. A. L. Miller, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Dahlia — Dahlia, Mrs. Winters, $10 per 100. W. W. Wllmore, Denver, Col. Dalilia— Dahlia Sylvia, divided field roots, $2 per doz., $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dahlia — Cactus Ingeborg Egeland, leading scarlet, $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Col. Dahlias — Complete set, 12 new Century; 25 new Cactus; Collarette dahlias; giant flowered, new fancy and decorative dahlias: show and single dahlias; in all 38 single dahlias and 44 dbl. dahlias. L. K. Peacock, Atco, N. J. Dahlias — Finest collection in U. S. W L. Lothrop, E. Bridgewater, Mass. Daisies — $1 per 100. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Daisies — Paris Daisy, giant, 2-ln. 2c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Deutzia, — Easter stock. Deutzlas for forcing; strong, two-year-old field-grown plants, for 6-ln. pots. Gracilis rosea, $1 per doz., $8 per 100. Gracilis Lemolnel, $1 per doz., $8 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Deutzia — Deutzia Gracilis, 7-in. pots, 15c each, $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100; Deutzia Lemolnel, 7-ln. pots, 40c each, $3.50 per doz., $26 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dracsena — Dracaena Indivlsa, per 100, 2%-ln., $3; 3-ln., $4. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. EASTEB STOCK. SOME GOOD SPECIMENS AZALEA INDICA, VARIOUS COLORS, 2% TO 6 FEET ACROSS. SOME LARGE BUSHES AZALEA INDICA ALBA 4 TO 6 FEET HIGH, WELL BUDDED. SOME GENISTAS FROM 1% TO 6 FEET HIGH. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 8 TO 12-INCH POTS. ALL IN GOOD SHAPE FOR EASTER. ALBERT WOLTEMATE, GERMANTOWN, PHILADELPHIA Easter Stock — Easter lilies, hydran- geas, splrffia Gladstone, rhododendrons, genistas. R. Dreyer, Woodslde, L. I., N. Y. \ If jou do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. /poj. The American Florist. 513 Easter KUles — Hinode Florist Co., Whitestone, L. I.. N. Y. Easter Stock — Spiraeas, at 25c, 36c and 50c each. Hyacinths, in 4-in. pots, at $1.20 per doz. Azaleas at $1, $1.25 and $1.50 each. Hydrangeas, 6-in., at 76o and $1 each. Cannas at $5 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. 7ems — Boston ferns, 3, 4 and 5 in., also ly^-m. for bedding out. Plumosus and Sprengeri. 2%, 3, 4, 5 and 6 In. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Fern — Nephrolepis Scottii, 6-in. pot grown, ready for 8-in., $15 per doz; 7- in. pot grown, $24 per doz.; 8-in. pot grown, $36 per doz. John Scott, Keap St. Greenhouses, Brooklyn. Ferns, Etc. — Boston ferns, for 5, 6, 7 and 8-in. pots at $25, $50. $75 and $100 per 100. L. H. Foster, 45 King St.. Dorchester, Mass. Ferns, Etc, — Boston, Piersonl and Scottii ferns. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Ferns — Fancy ferns, $1.50 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; galax, 75c per 1,000, $6.50 per case of 10,000. Laurel festooning, 4c, 5c, 6c per yd.; wild smi- lax, $5.50 per 50-lb. case; laurel and Princess pine wreaths. Growl Fern Co., Mlllington, Mass. ] Fern — Boston fern, 2V4-ln., $3; assort- 1 ed ferns for dishes, $3. Storrs & Harrison Co., PalnesvlUe. O. Ferns — Ferns in 4, 5 and 6-ln. pots, strong, healthy, well rooted from bench, at 15c, 20c and 30c respectively. John Brod, Niles Center, 111. Ferns — Assorted ferns, $6 per 100; ready for fern dishes. C. A. Knapp, Chestnut Hill, Phila- delphia^ Ferns — Boston ferns, fine young plants, $10 per 1,000. _ Soar Bros., Little River, Fla. Feverfew — Plants, 2% -in. pots, $2.60 per 100; rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Feverfew — Little Gem, 2^ -in., 60o per doz., $4 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Flcns — Ficus elastlca, 6 and 7-in., $6 to $9 per doz. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Ph iladelphla. Ficus — Ficus elastica, 100 stock plants, the true Belgian Rubber, 7 to 10-in., 35c each, $20 per 100. Auction April 12. Albert Fuchs, 2059 N. Halsted St., Chi- cago Forg'et-IIe-ITots — Ever blooming for- get-me-nots, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Fnclisias — Fuchsias, rooted cuttings, 5 best varieties, 90c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Fnchslas — Fuchsias, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100; 2»4-in. pots, $2.50 per 1,000. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Fnchslas — Rooted cuttings, ^rophee and other good sorts, $1 per 100, prepaid. Byer Floral Co.. Shlppensburg, Pa. Qardenias — Gardenia plants and Jes- samine, our leading specialty. Natural growing conditions here ideal. 1 yr., 18- 24-ln., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. W. Benson, Alvin, Tex. Qeranlom — Have this stock by the 100,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Oeranlum — Rooted cuttings, $10 and $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lan- caster Pa. Qeranlom — 1,000 Centaur, 4-in. pots; in bud and bloom, fine pink for Easter; $6 per 100. Wm. B. Sands, Lake Roland, Baltimore. Qeranlnms — Geranium Telegraph, bed- ding out, conservatory or window; strong plants, 2^-in., $15 per 100. Thomas Devoy & Son, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Oeraniiuns — Jean Viaud, S. A. Nutt, Castellane, John Doyle and Perkins. Single and double Gen. Grant, La Fav- orite, 2-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Qeranlnms — 26,000 geraniums; by ex- press, $2.60 per 100, 2%-ln. pots; by mail, $1.50 per 100, rooted cuttings. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Qeranlnm — S. A. Nutt geraniums, healthy, 2%-ln., $3.50 per 100. John Brod, Niles Center, 111. Qeranlnms — Ten var., 2% -In. pots, $3 I per 100; 10 var., 3^4-in., $4 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Heliotrope — Heliotrope, 76c per 100, rooted cuttings. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Sellotrope — Rooted cuttings, 12 vari- eties, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. HeUotrope— Rooted cuttings, $1 per 100, prepaid. Byer Floral Co., Shlppens- burg, Fa. HoUyliocks — Double field-grown, $3 per 100. W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Col. Hollyhocks — Dreer superb double hol- lyhocks, separate colors, $1.25 per doz., $10 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Hyacinth — Large assortment hya- cinths in pans at $9 and $12 per doz., 1 H. C. Steinhoff, W. Hoboken, N. J, Hydrangea — Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora, 2^4 to 3 feet, $1.50 per 100, $11 per 1,000; 12 to 18-in., $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. Otaksa, red branched, Thos. Hogg, 2-yr. pot grown, $5 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Hydrangea — 3,000 hydrangeas, 75c to $5 each, for Easter. H. C. Steinhoff, W. Hoboken, N. J. Hydrangeas — Hydrangea otaksa, Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Ivy — German ivy, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J — Ivy — Hardy ivies, 2% -in. pots, plants 4 to 10 in. in height, $5 per 100. C. A. Knapp, Chestnut Hill, Phila- delphia^ Japanese Novelties — Tiny plants in 2 and 3-in. decorated Japanese pots, $t6; $20 and $25 per 100. Rhapis, 6 to 15 shoots, 50c each. Hinode Florist Co., Woodslde, N. Y., and Whitestone, L. I., N. Y. lilies— Japan and Harrlsil lilies, Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Iiilies — Cape Cod, pink pond lilies, strong, flowering roots, $3 per doz. W. I. Bodflsh. W. Barnstable, Mass. lilium Harrisil — Lilium Harrisii bulbs for coming season. J. M. Thorbum & ' Co.. 3 6 Cortlandt St.. N. Y. Iiilinm Iionglflomm — 20,000 pots; 12c per bloom, for Easter. H. C. Steinhoff, W. Hoboken, N. J. I^obella — Lobelia, dwarf blue, $1 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utlca, N. Y. Margnerites— Two varieties, rooted cuttings, $1.60 per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Orchid — Orchid Cyprlpedlum Insigne, Al, 6-in. plants, $1 cash. Smith & Young Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Orchids — Orchids, per 100: Cyprlpe- dlum Inslgne, $8; Cypripedium callosum, $20; Cypripedium Laurenceanum, $25: Dendroblum formosum, giganteum, $9 per doz., $70 per 100; Vanda Coerulea, 10 to 12 lbs., $15 per doz.; 12 to 16 lbs., $22 per doz. Julius Roehrs Co., Exotic Nurseries, Rutherford, N. J. Orchids — Cattleya labiata autumnalls. Stanley & Co., Southgate, England. Orchlds^-Largest growers, importers, exporters and hybridists in the world. Sander, St. Albans, England. Orchid — Cattleya labiata, also large stock established orchids. Lager & Hur- rell. Summit, N. J. Palms — 10,000 palms at reduced prices. Kentia. 3-in., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; 6-ln.. $9 to $12 per doz.; 6-ln Kent. Forst, $12 per doz.; 7-in. Kent., $12 to $18 per doz.; 8-ln. Kent., $24 to $30 per doz.; 7 and 9 in. Latanla, $1.50 to $2.50 each. Ten large Cycas, 4 to 8 feet, $5 to $35 each; the ten for $125. One Chamaedorea Wendlandil, eleven feet high, worth $100, for $35. Final auc- tion April 12, 10 a. m. sharp. Made up Kentlas $1.50 to $4.50 each. Albert Fuchs, 2059 N. Halsted St.. Chicago. Palms, Etc. — Growers and Importers, palms and ferns; decorative plants. Geo. Wlttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Palms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and deco- rative plants. John Burton, Assignee for Robert Craig & Son, Market and 49th Sts., Phil- adelphia. Palms, Etc. — Kentia Belmoreana and Kentia Forsterlana. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa, Palms, Etc — Latania Bor., 2-ln. pot, seed leaves, $3 per 100; Latanla Bor., 3- in. pot, 16-18-in., 2-3 chr, Ivs., $12 per 100; Latanla Bor., 6-in. pot, lS-20-in., 3-4 chr. Ivs., $15 per 100; Latania Bor., 5-ln. pot, 20-24-ln., 4 chr. Ivs., $20 per 100; Kentia Bel., 2%-ln. pot, 6-8-in., 2 leaves, $10 per 100; Kentia Bel., 3-in. pot, 8-10- In., 3-4 leaves, $12.50 per 100; Kentia Bel., 4-in. pot, 12-15-ln., 4-5 leaves, $16 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, la. ' Palms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and deco- rative plants. R. Dreyer, Woodslde, L. I., N. Y. Palms — Small palms from 2%-In., pots, per 100: Kentia Belmoreana, $6; Areca Lutescens, $4; Latania BorbonIca, $3; Cocos Weddelllana, $8. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- ville, O. Fansies — 100,000 now in bloom, extra large field-grown plants; they are the kind that sell; $2 per 100, $20 per 1,000; seedlings $3 per 1,000. A. A. Sawyer, 22 S. Harlem Ave.. Oak Park, 111. Pansies — Pansy plants, large, $1.26 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. Pansies — Extra fine stock In bud and bloom, $1.25 per 100, $12 per 1,000. Park Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Pansies — The Jennings strain, cold- frame plants, in bud and bloom, mixed colors: ready April 1. $1.50 per 100. Cash with order. E. B. Jennings, Southport, Conn. Pansies — 200,000 fine large plants of the famous large flowering Bugnot's. Cassler's. Odier and Trlmardeau, 60c per 100; $3 per 1,000. Extra large plants coming In bud. $1 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15 Gray Ave., Utlca. N. Y. ^ Pansies — Rooted cuttings. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Pansies — 1 00.000 pansv plants, $10 per 1.000. Unrooted cuttings, half price of rooted. Loomis Carnation Co., Loomis, Gal. Pelartroninms — Rooted cuttings, IB varieties. $2.26 per 100. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. , Peonies — Choice white: strong divided plants. 3 to 5 eves. In quantity. Festlva maxima, 35c; Q. Victoria, 12c: Golden Harvest, 20c. Order at once, spring de- livery. Peterson Nursery. 503 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. Peonies — pponlos and hardy plants. W. W. Wilmore. Denver, Col. - Peonies — In fine pssnrtment. Named sort's. SI. 50 doz.: $]n per 100. $90 per 1.000. F. A. Bailer. Bloomington, 111. Petuilas — Rooted cuttings. 10 best sorts. $1 per 100. prepaid. Byer Floral Co.. Shlppensburg, Pa. Petunias — Dbl. petunias, rooted cut- tings. 10 finest. $1 per 100. Bver Bros.. Chambersburg. Pa. Petunia — Doubl e petunias, 2>4-ln.. $2.50 per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Petunias — ^Double petunias, $3 per 100: seddllngs $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. Petunias — Double fringed petunia. Piv distinct novelties labeled. $1.2K per mo. J10 '^er l.OOn. choice rooted cuttings. The W. T. Bncklev Co.. Springfield. 111. Petunias — 10 best sorts. $1. Bver Floral Co.. Shlppensburg. Pa. Petunias— 20 varieties, $1.25 per 100. $10 per l.ono. S. D, Brant. Clay Center. Kan Phorminm — Phormlum tenax varleg^ - turn 5 to S-ln. SOc to %1 each. Albert Fnohs. 2059 K. Halsted St.. Chicago. Pinks — Hnrdv pinks, six best varieties 4-In. pots. 75c per doz.. $6 per 100. Henrv A. Dreer. Philadelphia. Primroses — ^Primroses Chinese. Ob- conlca and ForbesI; $2 per 100, July 1 delivery. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. If you do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 514 The American Florist. April 8, Roses — The new Rose Wellesley In 2%-ln. pots, at $25 per 100. Several thousand Bride and Bridesmaid roses In 2%-in: pots, $10 per 100; 1,000 rate on application. VVaban Rose Conservatories, Natlck, Mass. Boses — We grow over 100,000 annu- ally. All the best varieties, at current prices. Send us your order. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Soses — Koses from 2% -in. pot, clean, healthy stock. Bridesmaid, Bride, Gol- den Gate and Perle at $3 per 100; Sun- rise, $4 per 100. Wm. Ii. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City. . .Soses— American Beauty, La France and Bride. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Boses — Roses, rooted cuttings: Chat- enay, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Uncle John, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Brides- maid, $1.60 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Bride, $1.60 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Ivory, $1.60 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Perle, $1.50 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Roses, 2V&-in. pot plants: Richmond, $30 per 100, $250 per 1,000; Rosalind Orr English, $25 per 100, $200 per 1,000; Chatenay, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Sun- rise, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Perle von Godesberg, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Liberty, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; La Detroit, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Uncle John, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; Kalserln, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Bride, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Ivory, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Perle, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; A. Beauty, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; American Beauty bench plants, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Boses — Young stock of roses ready to ship; from 2-ln. pots: Bride, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Meteor, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Golden Gate, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Chatenay, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Kalserln, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Wietor Brothers, 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Boses — 4,000 Crimson Ramblers, $1 to $25 each; 3,000. rose plants, $6, $9, $12 per doz., for Easter. H. C. Stelnhoff, W. Hoboken, N. J. Boses — Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Ivory, G. Gate, Etoile de Lyon, Mrs. Cant, Cochet, Bon Sllene, etc., $4 per 100, $38 per 1,000, 3-in. pots. Same var., 2-in. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. E. G. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. Boses — Roses, 2^4 -in. pots, strong plants. Maid, Bride, White and Pink Cochet, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. American Beauties, 2% -In. pots, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; 3-ln. pot plants, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. C. W. Relmers, Station A, Louisville, Ky. Boses — Easter stock. Baby Rambler rose, Mme. Norbert Levavasseur, 1- year-old, fleld-grown, for 4-in. pots, $6 per doz., $35 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St, Philadelphia. Bose — Gen. MacArthur, 2% -In. pot plants, $10 per 100, $80 per 1,000; 3-ln., $12 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesvUle, O. Boses — Forcing and bedding roses. A. Beauty, 2%-in. pots, $5 per 100; Muriel Graham, fine for forcing, Sept. propagat- ing, strong, 3-in. pots. $10 per 100; P. Rambler, 3-in. pots, strong. $8 per lOO. New roses (last year), climbing Marie Bulow, M. Jean Dupuy, Comte Amadee de Foras, Mme. T. Cusln, Peace, all Sept. propagating, strong, 3-ln. pots, $1.25 per doz. Oxford Retreat, Oxford. O. Boses — Rose plants, own roots, field grown; 100.000 yet to sell; all leading va- rieties. California Rose Co., Los An- geles. Cal. Boses — Rooted cuttings. Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Bride, $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000; Golden Gate, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Ivory, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; 2%-ln. pot plants. George Reinberg. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Boses — Grafted rose stock, Kalserln and Carnot, 2%-ln. pots, $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Our root stock, Kalserln, Car- not, Bride and Bridesmaid. 2l^-In. pots, $4 per 100. $35 per 1,000. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. Boses — Gen. MacArthur roses', $10 per 100, $90 per 1,000; Chatenay, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Gasser Co., Cleveland, O. Boses — 60,000 grafted roses for forc- ing. Delivery April, May, June. Lib- erty, rose pots, $2 per 100; 3%-in. pots, $18 per 100; Brides, Bridesmaids, Golden Gate, Kalserln, rose pots, $10 per 100; 3^-in. pots, $15 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Boses — Now is the time to place your orders and insure getting good stock for planting. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Boses — The fine new pink rose. La Detroit, 2%-in. pots, $8 per 100, $75 per 1,000. General MacArthur, 2V4-ln. pots, $8 per 100, $75 per 1,000. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Budbeckla — Golden Glow, 4-ln. pots, 75c per doz., $6 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Salvia. — Salvia splendens, $1 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. Salvia — Salvia, Mrs. C. N. Page, a new scarlet salvia of great merit. Besides possessing more than all the good qual- ities of other good salvias it can be had In bloom for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Write for descriptive cata- logue. 2-in. pots, $1 per doz., $6 per 100; 4-ln. pots, $2 per doz., $12.60 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines. la. Salvias — Salvia splendens and Jean Revenal, rooted cuttings, 75c per 100, $6 per 1,000. Frank A. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Salvias — Rooted cuttings and plants. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Salvias — Six varieties, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Salvias — Bonfire and St. Louis, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Salvias^Salvla, two best. Lord Faunt- elroy (dwarf). Bonfire (tall), $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000, choice rooted cuttings. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. Salvias — 10,000 fine large 2-in. Salvia splendens, $1.50 per 100, $15 per 1,000. S. W. Carey,' Urbana, O. Saxifraffa — 200 Saxifraga sarmentosa, superba, magnifica; $50 for the entire stock. Final auction April 12. Albert Fuchs, 2059 N. Halsted St., CSil- cago. Smilas — Smilax plants, strong, 2V&- In., $1.50 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Smilax — Smilax from 2-ln. pots, $1.60 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. Good & Reese, Springfield, O. Smilax — Have this stock by the 100,- 000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Smilax — For sale, 1,200 strong smilax plants in 2% -in. pots, 2c each. Cash with order. A. B. Lewis, Pontiac, Mich. Snapdragon — Three fine snapdragons, our giant pink, a grand white, and a fine yellow, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Sprlntr Stock — You will need some of the following for your retail trade. We guarantee quality; send your order now; we ship when you say the word: Hy- drangea panlculata grandiflora, 3 to 4 feet, heavy branched, $1.26 per doz., $10 per 100; Crimson Rambler roses, extra strong stock, $1.75 per doz., $13 per 100; H. P. roses, 2-year-old, named varieties, $1.60 per doz., $11 per 100; Clematis Jackmanl and sorts, large 3-year-old stock, $3.75 per doz., $30 per 100; Am- pelopsis Veitchl, extra heavy, Holland grown, $1.65 per doz., $12 per 100; tree roses In assortment, strong 2-year-old, $4.50 per doz., $35 per 100; Arlstolochla, Dutchman's Pipe, extra strong, $3.75 per doz., $30 per 100. Bulbs: Dahlia roots, in colors, $1 per doz., $7 per 100. Caladium esculentum, 6 to 7 in. In circumference, 40c per doz., $2.50 per 100; 7 to 9 in., 60c per doz., $4 per 100; 9 to 12 in., 95c per doz., $7 per 100; 12 In. and up, $1.75 per doz., $13 per 100. Cannas, good named varieties, assorted, 50c per doz., $3 per 100. Gladiolus, finest mixed, 15c per doz., $1 per 100. And a complete assortment of all shrubs, vines, bulbs, etc. Write for prices on any stock In this line you might want. We can and win make it worth your while. E. F. Wlnterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Spixsea — Spiraea compacta florlbunda, Japonica and Gladstone. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St, Philadelphia. Sprlngr Stock — Rooted cuttings of vincas, ageratum, petunias, sw. alyssum, fuchsias, cuphea, salvias, coleus, cannas, feverfew, marguerites, nasturtium, rose geranium, centaurea, etc. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Stocks — Double white, for Easter, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. Swainsona — Swalnsona alba, rooted cuttings, 75c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Txadescantia — Tradescantia, rooted cuttings, 2 kinds, 76c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Umbrella Plants — Umbrella plants, 2- in., fine, 2c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Vegetable Plants — Vegetable plants. Price list mailed free. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Verbena — Verbena, 2-ln. pots, $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Verbenas — 500,000 verbenas, 60 vari- eties, perfectly healthy. Prize rooted cut- tings, 60c per 100, $6 per 1,000; plants, 2V4-in. pots, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Verbenas — Rooted cuttings, 30 vari- eties, 60c per 100. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Ktm. Verbena^ — Rooted cuttings, 60c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Verbenas — Mammoth verbenas, 60c per 100, $5 per 1,000; 2%-ln., $1.50 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. Vinca — Vinca varlegata, 3-ln. pots, $5 per 100. Frank A. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Vinca — ^Vinca vine, variegated, $2.60 per 100. Jas. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Vines — Clematis panlculata, 2-yr., 10c; A. Veitchl, 10c; American ivy, 8c; honey- suckle. Hall's, etc., 8c. W. H. Salter, Rochester, N. Y. Violets — Grand Rapids violet stock from bench, M. Louise, Imperial and Princess of Wales, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; rooted cuttings, $10 per 1,000; pots, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; rooted cuttings of Campbell, $6 per 1,000. Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich. Violets — Trans, violet layers. Princess of Wales' $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomlngton, 111. Violet — Violet Princess of Wales, $2.50 per 100. Rooted cuttings, $1.26 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Violets — Rooted cuttings. Ell Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Zamia — Zamia Integrlfolla, $12 per 1,000. Soar Bros., Little River, Fla. NURSERY STOCK. Ampelopsis — Ampelopsls Veitchl. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Box Trees — Large stock, all varieties. Joseph W. Vestal & Son, Little Rock, Ark. landscape — "Beautiful Grounds," an Il- lustrated manual containing suggestions on lawn making, planting and care of shrubs and trees. Landscape plans, topographical surveys, etc. Peterson Nursery, 603 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. Iillacs — Forcing lilacs, German pot grown; also the field grown Paris de Marly, imported to order. Aug. Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St, N. Y. Iiilacs — Lilacs a specialty. Jacs. Smlts, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. aiagnolia — Magnolia grandiflora, per 100: 5-6-in., $6; 8-10-ln., $8; 15-18-ln., $16; 20-24-ln., $20. Strong, pot-grown plan ts. Joe Browne, Nashville, Tenn. Magnolia — 200,000 Magnolia grand- iflora, 6 to 8-in. trans., $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000: $115 per 6,000; $200 per 10,000. Joseph W. Vestal & Son, Little Rock, Ark. Nursery Stock — Elm and maple trees for planting. Thos. Collins, Hinsdale, Mass. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 1905- Th E American Florist. 515 Nursery Stock — Shade and ornamental trees; peach trees; shrubs, leading sorts. Spaulding N. & O. Co.. Spaulding, 111. Nursery Stock — Rhododendrons, azal- eas, magnolias, lilacs (pot grown), hardy evergreens, etc. Catalogue 1905-06 free on application. C. Frets & Sons, Boskoop, Holland. Nursery Stock — Ornamental trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials, etc. Bay State Nurseries, N. Abington, Mass. Nursery Stock — Philadelphia Rambler, field plants, 2 to 3 ft., $2 per doz., $16 per 100; 3 to 4 ft., $3 per doz., $20 per 100. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Nursery Stock — Trees, shrubs, vines, small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrlsville, Pa. ITursery Stock — Wholesale growers of nursery stock. Catalogue free. W. Van Kleef & Sons, Boskoop, Holland. Norseiy Stock — Headquarters for handy perennials; 12 acres conifers; 3 acres rhododendrons; 2 acres hydran- geas. Tottenham Nurseries (Ltd.), Dedemsvaart, Holland. Oaks — Pin oaks, 6 to 7 ft., $6.75 per 10, $32 per 100; 7 to 8 ft., $8 per 10, $40 per 100; 8 to 9 ft., $10 per 10, $44 per 100; 9 to 10 ft., $14 per 10, $48 per 100; 10 to 12 ft., $18 per 10. $60 per 100. Not less than 10 trees at 10 rate, 25 trees at 100 rate. Andorra Nrs., Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Privet — 700,000 California privet, cur- rent prices; all plants have been trans- planted and cut back, except 1-yr., mak- ing them good clean stoc'f. Parties wishing 5,000 or over, wite for better rates. River View Nurseries, Little Silver, N. J. Privet — California privet cheap, 100,- 000 plants, 3 to 4-ft., $4 per 100, $25 per 1,000; 2^ to 3%-ft., $2.50 per 100, $17.60 per 1,000; 20 to 30-ln., $2 per 100, $13 per 1,000; 18 to 24-in., 2 years, $1.50 per 100, $7 per 1,000. Boxed f. o. b. here. For car or large lots, write before placing orders. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. Bbododendron — Best named hybrids, 20-in. high, $9 per doz.; 24-in., $12 per doz.; 30-32-in., $24 per doz. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, O. Bibbon Orass — Silver ribbon grass, field-grown roots, 15c each by mall, post- paid. $1.25 per doz., $8 per 100 by ex- press, not prepaid. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. T. Bose — Rose Clothilde Soupert In bud or bloom, 4-in., $12 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15 Gray Ave., Utlca, N. Y. Boses — Hardy roses. EUwanger & Barry. Rochester. N. Y. Boses — Crimson Rambler, Dorothy Perkins, La Prance, $9 per 100, for not less than 25 of a kind. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark and New York. Boses — Rose plants. Write for prices on hybrid perpetuals, hybrid teas, teas, climbers, ramblers, etc. C. M. NlufCer. Springfield. O. Bose — Baby Rambler, ever blooming, dwarf crimson, 3-in. pot plants (graft- ed); ready April 15; $4.50 per doz.; $36 per 100. 2V.-in. pot plants, April deliv- ery, per doz., $3; per 100, $20. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. BosoB — Gruss an Teplitz, Maman Cochet, 2-year-old, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; Her- mosa, 2-year-oId, $2.25 per doz., $16 per 100; Clothilde Soupert and A. Beauty, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100; Kaiserin Aug. Victoria and Paul Neyron, $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100; La France, $2 per doz., $15 per 100: Crimson Rambler, 2-year-old, No. 1, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; No. 2, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100; D. Perkins, 2-year-old, $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100; and many other varieties. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boses — Ramblers, all colors. Magna Charta, P. Karl Druschki, Mme. G. Lui- zet. Alf. Colomb, strong 2-yr. dormant. Bride, Perle, Cochet, G. Gate, etc.. 5-ln. pots, $10 per 100. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Boses — Hardy roses, 2-yr., field grown, Gen. Jacqueminot, Magna Charta, La Prance, C. Rambler, first size 12c; sec- ond size 7c; C. Rambler XXX. 20c. W. H. Salter, Rochester, N. Y. Shrubs — Hardy shrubs Ramblers, etc. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Shrubs — Shrubs, hardy plants, cUmb- ers, etc. EUwanger & Barry, Rochester. Shrubs — Hardy shrubs in leading va- rieties: Altheas. 10c; barberry, 10c; deutzia, 10c; Japan quince, 8c; spiraea and weigelia, 10c. W. H. Salter, Roches- ter, N. Y. Shrubs — Ampelopsis Veitchi and a large assortment of shrubs. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Trees — Fruit trees, ornamental trees, evergreens, shade trees. EUwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Wistaria — Wistaria, large assortment for Easter plants. H. C. Stelnhoff, W. Hoboken, N. J. Seeds, Bulbs, Spawn, Etc. Aspara^rus — A plumosus nanus seed, $2 per 1,000. Cottage Nrs., San Diego, Cal. Asparagus — 1904 new crop asparagus seeds. Plumosus nanus, 55c per 100, $3.50 per 1,000; Robustus, 85o per 100, $7.50 per 1,000; Sprengeri, 15c per 100, $1 per 1,000. Moore & Simon, 207 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus. North- ern greenhouse grown seed, 100 seeds, 60c; 250 seeds, $1.15; 1,000 seeds, $4. Southern greenhouse grown, 1,000 seeds, $3; 5,000 seeds, $12.50. A, plumosus ro- bustus. 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $9. Decumbens, 100 seeds, 50c; 1,000 seeds, $4. Comorensis, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $7.50. Cash discount 2 per cent. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Aster — Aster seed, best German grown. Queen of the Market, % oz. 15c; oz. 60c; Victoria Vt, oz. 50c; oz. $1.75; Giant Vic- toria Vi. oz. 60c; oz. $2; Paeony fl. Perfec- tion % oz. 45c; oz. $1.50; Semples branch- ing home growth y^ oz. 20c; oz. 60. Sep- arate colors or mixed. W. C. Beckert, Allegheny, Pa. Aster — Seed of the Carlson, 1 pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 50c; % oz., 30c; 1 oz., $1. Branching or Semple, 1 pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; 1 oz., 60c; 1 lb., $6.50. Vaughan's upright white branching, trade pkt., 10c; Vn, oz., 20c; oz., 65c. Vaughan's upright pink branching, trade pkt., 10c; ^ oz., 20c; oz., 65c. New everblooming Aster Ideal, trade pkt.. 15c; V4 oz., 30c; 1 oz., $1. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and N. Y. Beg'onla — Begonia, single flowered, separate colors, 40c per doz., $3 per 100; mixture, 35c per doz., $2.50 per 100; dbl. flowered, separate colors, 65c per doz., $5 per 100; mixture, 60c per doz., $4 per 100. LaFayette, 25c each, $2.65 per doz., $18 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Bulbs — Ward's high grade bulbs and plants. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 17 Battery Place, New York. Bulbs — Holland bulbs and plants, wholesale growers hyacinths, tulips, narcissus, crocus, spiraeas, gladiolus, PEeonias. etc. Special prices French bulbs, Roman hyacinths, Paper White, etc. Van Zanten Bros., Hillegom, Hol- land; G. Hylkema, care Maltus & Ware, 136 W^ater St.. New York. Bulbs — Spring or fall delivery, for florists' use. We Import to order, bulbs and plants. August Rolker's Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs — Bermuda Harrisil bulbs. July and August delivery. Chas. A. V. Frith, Hamilton, Bermuda. Cabbag'e — Seed Early All Head, 20c per ; oz. : 60c per ^ lb. [ Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cteladlum — Caladlum, 5-7-ln. circum- ference, 40c per doz., $2.50 per 100; 7-9- in. circ, 60c per doz.. $4 per 100; 9-12-ln. circ. 95c per doz., $7 per 100; 12-ln. and up, $1.75 per doz., $14 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and N. Y. Celery — Seed White Plume and Snow White, 10c per pkt,; 15c per % oz.; 25c per oz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cycas — Cycas stems, new stock, all sizes, 8c per 100 lbs.; 7%c per 200 Ihs.; 7%c per 500 lbs. Vaughan's Seed Store,. Chicago and N. Y. Egg Plant — Seed of New York Im- proved, 1 pkt., 5c; % oz., 15c; 1 oz., 25c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and N. Y. Gladiolus — Gladiolus In variety. W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Col. Gladiolus — Augusta, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Brenchleyensis. $1.35 per 100, $11.50 per 1,000; Ceres, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; May, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and N. Y. Grass Seed — Chicago park's lawn grass seed. Write for prices. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ziettuce — Seed, Black Seeded Simpson, Vaughan's select stock, oz., lOc; >4 lb., 25c.; 1 lb., 80c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. lily of the 'Valley — Berlin and Ham- burg pips, $10 per 1,000; $22.50 per case, containing 2,500. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Bily of the 'Valley — Forcing pips. Julius Hansen: Plnneberg, Germany. liily of the Valley — Pips, $12 per 1,000, $1.50 per 100. Good grade pips, $7.50 per 1,000. $21 per 3.000. H. N. Bruns, 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. my of the Valley — Early and late forcing pips, Multibell. Berolina. early forcing Berlin, Polaris. Hansa. late forc- ing Hamburg. Aug. Rhotert, 26 Barclay St.. N. Y. Mushroom Spawn — Frequent importa- tion from England, always fresh and lively. J. J. Styer, Concordvllle, Pa. Nlcotiana Sanders— Seeds In original pkts, 25c per pkt. J. M. Thorburn, Cortlandt St.. N. Y. Onions — Genuine Bermuda onion seed, grown and exported by Wlldpret Bros., Port Orotava, Tenerlffe, Canary Islands. Pansy — Pansy seed, $1 per pkt.; $5 per oz. Cash. E. B. Jennings. Southport, Conn. Badis]>— Seed of Scarlet Globe, Vaughan's select stock. 1 oz.. 10c: V^ lb., 30c: 1 lb., 70c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Salvia — Salvia splendens grandiflora, %-nz.. 25c: ox., $1.50. W^. W. Rawson & Co., 12-13 Faneull Hall Square. Boston. Seeds — Bawson's Arlington tested seeds for the florist. Catalogues mailed free. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12-13 Faneull Hall Square. Boston. Seed — High grade grass, clover and tree seed. Conrad Appel, Est. 1789, Darmstadt, Germanv. Seeds^Burpee's catalogue for 1906 Is now readv. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Seeds — 'Wholesale seed growers. Flower and garden seeds. A. .T. PrnwTi Co.. Grnnd Ranlds. MIch. Seeds^-Growers of flpld corn, sweet and popcorn, cucumber, melon and squash seed. A. A. Berry Seed Co., ClFtrinda. Ta. Seeds — Importer and exporter seeds, bulbs and olants. Wm. P. Craig, 1306 Filbort St.. Philadelphia. Seed — Aster seed of Miss Kate Lock, $2 per 1,000 seeds; not less than 1.000 seeds sold. J. H. Lock, 41 Manchester Ave., Toronto. _ Seed — Now Is the time to sow the new hybridized giant flowered Obconica primroses, as Carmine, tr. pkt.. 50c. $1 per 1.000; Compacta, tr. pkt., 50c, $1.50 per 1,000; Buttercup Primrose grandi- flora, tr. pkt., 50c, $1 per 1,000; Baby Primrose, tr. pkt., 30c, 50c per 1,000; peppermint, tr. pkt., 30c, 75c per 1,000; cowslip, hybrid, tr. pkt., 50c, $2.50 per oz. ; garden carnation, tr. pkt., 50c, $2.60 per oz.; candytuft Giant Empress, oz., 26c, lb. $2.50. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. If you do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 516 The American Florist. April 8, Seed^-New varieties of sweet corn. Win. E. Elliott, Newport, R. I. Seeds — Garden, Held and flower seeds. Crosman Bros., Wholesale Office, 503 Monroe Ave., Rochester, N. Y. Retail Store, 275 Main St. East, N. Y. Seeds — 3,700 acres of garden seeds in cultivation; wholesale seed growers. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, CaL seeds — ij-iower seeds and bulbs; onion sets; garden seeds. J J-.eonard Seed Co., Chicago. seeds — Jf'iorists' flower seeds. Mew crop now ready. Weeber & Don, Seed Merchants and Growers, 114 Cham- bers St., New York. Seeds — seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. Fourteenth St., JMew York. Sugar seet — Mangel wurzel and sugar beet seeds a specialty. Catalogrues free. ISnglish correspondence. (Jari Beck & Co., Quedllnburg, Ger- many. Telegram address, Samenexport, Quedllnburg. sweet jrea, — seed of JJorothy JjJckford, 10c per oz.; 25c Vt lb.; 76c 1 lb. Lady Grisel Hamilton, i oz., 5c; % lb., 25c • 1 lb., 40c. King Edward VII., 1 oz., 10c; 'A lb., 25c; 1 10., 75c. Ldvely, 1 oz., 6c; ^ lb., lOc; 1 lb., 30c. Mrs. G. Hlggin- son, 1 oz., 35c; % lb., 95c; 1 lb., »3.60. lilora Norton, 1 oz., 30c; % lb., 80c; 1 lb., ?3. 10 per cent cash discount orders over J2.00 all flower seed, cash Inclosed. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Xomato — Seed of Earliana, 10c per P-'i.^^° P®"" % °2.; 40c per oz. Early Michigan, 10c per pkt.; 16c per % oz.; 25c per oz. Cream City, 10c per pkt ; 15c per % oz.; 25c per oz. Dwarf Cham- pion, 10c per pkt.; I5c per % oz.; 20c per oz. New Stone, 10c per pkt.; 15o per % oz ; a6c per oz. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Xnoerose — Dwarf Pearl, strong bulbs, n per 100, $8 per 1,000. Medium size bOc per 100; J4.50 per 1,000. Arm- strongs everblooming, *2 per 100- $18 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Wholesale Cut Flowers. COMMISSION DEALERS. ^/-S". Winterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. * a. U. Amling, 32-36 Randolph St., Chi- B. H. Hunt, 76 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 38-40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich. ^o','"",,"^, Wunl^el Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Welch Bros., 16 Province St., Boston! ''^K^. V^®^®^^"<* Cut Flower Co., 62-64 High St., Cleveland, Ohio. Kennicott Bros. Co., 40-44 Randolph St.. Chicago. ' C. A. Kuehn, 1122 Pine St., St. Louis. William Ghormley, 57 W. 28th St., nTYI Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55-67 W. 26th St New York. J. K. Allen. 106 W. 28th St., New YorE Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. Jos. S. Fenrich, 48 W. 30th St.. N. Y. A. L. Randall Co., 19 Randolph St., Chi- cago. James Hart, 117 W. 30th St., N. Y.~ John Young. 51 W. 28th St.. New York.' Chas. W. McKellar. 61 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange. 228 Dla^ mond^St.. Pittsburg. Rice Bros., 128 NT^th St., Minneapolis, Minn. J. B. Deamud. 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago! Ford Bros., Ill W. 30th St., New York. Julius Lang, 53 W. 30th St., New YorE A L. Yqung^^o^^^jJW. ZStlTSt.. N. Y. H. G. Berning, 1402 Pine St7, St. Louis. Charles MUlang, 50 W. 29th St, N. Y. Traendly & Schenck. 44 W. 28th St., New York. Walter F. Sheridan. 39 W. 28th St., New York. Chas. Chadwick, Cor. Fulton and La- grave Sts., Grand Rapids, Mich. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. J. M. McCuUough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St, Cincinnati. O. New York Cut Flower Exchange, John Donaldson, Sec'y, Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave., and W. 26th St, New York- Edward C. Horan, 56 W. 28th St, N. Y. Alfred H. Langjahr, 55 W. 28th St. N. Y. Alex. J. Guttman, 62 W. 29th St. N. Y. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., 1616-18 Sansom St.. Philadelphia. Pa. J. B. Murdoch & Co.. 646 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 604 Lib- erty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. John 1. Raynor, 49 W. 28th St, N. Y.~ John Seligman, 66 W. 26th St. N. Y. Imperial Florist Co.. 14 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis. Vaughan & Sperry. 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. GROWERS. J. A. Budlong, 37-39 Randolph St, Chi- cago. The Benthey-Coatsworth Co., 35 Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Sinner Bros., 68 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Geo. Reinberg. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. 36-37 Randolph St., Chicago. D. Wood Brant, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. William Murphy, 128 E. 3d St, Cincin- nati, O. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. South Park Floral Company, Heller Bros., New Castle, Ind. Peter Weiland. New Castle. Ind. Weiland & Risch. 59 Wabash Ave.. Chi- cago. Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Peter Reinberg. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chi- cago. - John Wolf. Savannah. Ga. II Cut Flowers. Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.. Kansas City. Mark Altken. 378 Main St.. Springfield, Mass. Sievers & Boland, 33 Post St., San Fran- cisco, Cal. A. Gude & Bro., 1214 F St.. Washing- ton. D. C. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachu- setts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Mills, the Florist. 36 W. Forsyth St, Jacksonville, Florida. Fred C. Weber. 4320-28 Olive St. St Louis, Mo. The Park Floral Co., J. A. Valentine, president, Denver. Col. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. P. J. Hauswirth, Auditorium Annex, Chicago. Hess & Swoboda, 1416 Farnam St., Omaha. Neb. Joseph R. Freeman. 612 13th St N. W., Washington, D. C. Holm & Olson, St Paul, Minn. Mrs. Chas. Elckhnlt. Oalvpston. Tex. Supplies, Sundries, Etc. Artificial Xieaves — All styles in hun- dreds of different designs. Rossig Bros., 497 W. Broadway, New York. Bamboo — Japan bamboo stakes in large quantities, 5 to 6 feet. Write for prices. Suzuki & Ilda, 31 Barclay St, New York. Bnlb Fans, inc. — Bulb pans. Detroit Flower Pot Mfg. Co., 490 How- ard St, Detroit, Mich. Bnlb Fans, Etc. — Seed pans, hanging baskets, lawn vases. Hilflnger Bros., Fort Edwards, N. Y. Bnlb Fans, Etc. — Bulb and fern pans. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Peart St., Norristown, Pa. Cape Flowers — Cape flowers, all col- ors. A. Hermann. 404-12 E. 34th St. N. Y. Coal — Harman, the florists' coal man, will quote prices on your present needs and your season's supply. Attractive prices on the following: Alum Creek, Brazil Block, Pocahontas Smokeless. W. Virginia Splint, Indiana Hocking Lump and other grades. Producer, Jobber and prompt shipper of bituminous coal. Wm. S. Harman, 303 Dearborn St, Chi- cago. State Life Bldg., Indianapolis, Ind. Out Flower Boxes — The best cut flower box is full telescope; that Is ours, at manufacturers' prices. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Engraving — Best engravings and il- lustrations of every description for cata- logues. Send for estimates. Globe Eng. & Elec. Co.. 427 Dearborn St., Chicago. Fertilizer — Lawn and garden fertilizer; put up in quantities to use: 25 lbs. 75c; 50 lbs. $1.25; 100 lbs. $2.25; 300 lbs. $6; 500 lbs. $9.50; 1,000 lbs. $18.50; 2,000 lbs. $36.50. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- cago and N. Y. Fumigating Supplies — Nlco-fume. to- bacco paper insecticide. For sale by seedsmen, 24 sheets, 76c; 144 sheets. $3.50; 288 sheets. $6.50. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louis- ville, Ky. Fumigating Supplies — Vaporizing pans for tobacco extracts, Improved. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Fumigating Supplies — The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. A free trial bag will cost you only express charges; the most effective, cleanest and quickest, as well as cheapest (10c per 100-ft house) article to fumigate with. All aphis killed In one night. Our booklet tells of it — mailed on request. H. A. Stoothoff Co., Tobacco Powder Hobbyists. 116-118 West St, N. Y. Fumigating Supplies — Tobacco dust for fumigating. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co.. 81 Pine St.. New York. Fomlgating' Supplies — Extract of to- bacco, rose leaf insecticide. Best and cheapest all around Insecticide on the market. For free pamphlet write to The Kentucky Tobacco Product Co.. Louisville. Ky. Qreens — Hardy cut ferns', fancy and dagger, $1.25 per 1.000: Princess pine roping for Easter; laurel roping. Thos. Collins. Hinsdale. Mass. Qreens — Southern wild smilRX. J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Oreens — Evergreens, galax. leucothoe. mosses etc. The kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St.. N. Y. Greens — Evergreens, fancy and dag- ger ferns, bronze and green galax. George Cotsonas & Co., 45 W. 29th St.. New York. Greens — Southern wild smllax, new crop. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co.. Evergreen. Ala- Greens — Specialties: galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly. Prin- cess pine: all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves, 75c per 1.000. N. LeCakes & Co.. 53 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Greens — Asparagus plumosus. 60c per string. W. H. Watson. Lapeer. Mich. Greens — Hardy decorative supplies; high grade southern wild smllax. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Greens — Galax leaves and all decora- tive greens. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 26th St. N. Y. Greens — Dagger and fancy ferns; bronze and green galax, laurel festoon- ing, green and sphagnum moss. Ivy leaves, Sprengerl, asparagus, leucothoe sprays. Henry M. Robinson Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igo5. The American Florist. 517 Hose — Hose in quantity. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 36tn and Iron Sts., Chicago. liawu Mowex — The Clipper lawn mower. No. 1, 12-in., $5; No. 2, 15-in., »6; No. 3, 18-in., %1\ No. 4, 21-ln., J8. Draft, money order or reg, letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, IlL laetal Sesisns — Send tor prices. A. Hermann. 404-12 E. 34th St., N. Y. fots — Standard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are best on market. A. £". Kohr, 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., Chicago. fotB — Ked standards, full size, and wide bottoms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. ±-ois — 0,^0. standard; azalea pots. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St., Nornstown, Pa. tfoxi — ijeiore buying, write for prices. Geo. Keller &. Son, Stil-63 Herndon St., near Wnghtwood Ave., Chicago. HOT, Hangers — Kramer's pot hangers. Fit ail standard size pots trom 2 to 10 inches in diameter. Price with wire chain, $i per doz. by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. 1. N. Kramer &. Sons, Cedar Rapids, la. iroiB — Standard Uower pots, carefully packed in crates. Hiinnger Bros.' Pottery, Fort Ed- wards, N. Y. fots — Ked pots. Sample pot and price list on application. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. voxu — Ked standard flower pots. Price list and sample on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. Bauer, Prop., Paducah, Ky. l^otB — Hed clay pots. Thin, light, por- ous. Sample orders receive prompt at- tention. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. l^ots — Standard flower pots. We can save you money. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Wash- ington^^ k-ocs — Standard flower pots. The Whilldin Pottery Co., Philadel- phia, Pa.; Jersey City, N. J.; Dong Island City, N. Y. tots — Pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge, Mass. ; Long Island City, N. Y. Pots — 100,000 flower pots at about half price, from 2 in. to 6 in. at greenhouses. Will exchange tor cut flowers or bloom- ing plants. Auction April 12, 10 a. m. sharp. Albert Fuchs, 2059 N. Halsted St., Ch i cago xviutlng — Regan Printing House; large runs of catalogues our specialty. Write for figures. Regan Printing House, 83-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Bibbon — Ribbon specialists. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St., Phila- delphia^ Seed. Ba^s — For the trade. Full line in Manila, white, amber or colored laid papers. The Brown Bag Filling Ma- chine Co., Fitchburg, Mass. Seed Cases — Heller's mice proof seed cases. Heller & Co., Montclalr, N. J. Shipping' Bozes, Etc. — Cut flower boxes, waterproof, corner lock style. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Cash, Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, Ohio. Snuiai^— Wild smilax, 25, 35 and 60-lb. cases, Chicago market quotations. B. F. Winterson Co., 45-4-9 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Stakes — We can save you money on galvanized wire rose staies and tying Igoe Bros., 226 N. 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Supplies — Sphagnum moss, 60c per bbl., first quality; second quality, 30c per bbl. Thos. Collins, Hinsdale, Mass. Supplies — Prepared palm leaves, $12.50 per 1,000. Palm fiber, birch bark, corn bark, moss', artificial flowers, vines and leaves. Clare & Scharrath, 170 Madison St., Chicago. Supplies — Importers and manufactur- ers of florists' supplies. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., N. Y. Supplies — Manufacturers and Import- ers. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St., Phil- adelphia, Pa. Supplies — Importers, jobbers, manu- facturers of florists' supplies; western leaders. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Supplies — Importers and manufactur- ers of florists' supplies. Write for our new catalogue F; our prices may inter- est you. L. Baumann & Co., 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Supports, Camatioii — ^Model extension carnation supports. Igoe Bros., 226 N. 9th St., Brooklyn. Tobacco Stems — Fresh tobacco stems, $1.50 per bale of 300 lbs. W. C. Beckert, Allegheny, Fa. Toothpicks, Wired — $1.50 per 10,000, $6.25 per 50,000. W. J. Cowee, Mfg., Ber- lin, N. Y. 'Vases — Iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. Manufactured by McDonald Bros., Columbus, O. Wired Toothpicks — $1.50 per 10,000, $6.25 per 50,000. Sample free. Manufactured by W. J. Cowee, Berlin, New York. Wire Work — None made as good' at our prices. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Wire Work — E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wire Work — Best work, lowest prices. Located In Flower Growers' Market. Howe & Taylor Mfg. Co., 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. -Wire Work — Largest wire work mak- ers in the west. E. F. Winterson Co., 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Construction Materials, Boilers, Etc. Boilers — The Pierson boiler for water or steam; a coal saver. Adapted to use any kind of fuel. The Pierson-Sefton Co., West Side Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Boilers — Boilers and boiler tubes. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Boilers — Get our prices. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers — Hitchings New Mogul boilers for hot water or steam. Hot water radi- ation from 4,200 square feet and up. Steam radiation from 2,500 square feet and up. Horticultural architects and builders. Hitchings & Co., 233 Mercer St., New York. Boilers — Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Steam and hot water. Giblin & Co., Utica, N. Y. Boilers — Improved greenhouse boiler, made of best material, shell, flrebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Kroeschell Bros. Co., 45 Erie St., Chi- cago. Boilers — "Entirely satisfactory." That's what prominent florists say of the celebrated Furman boilers. Particularly well adapted for greenhouse heating. Write for illustrated catalogue and spe- cial florists' prices. The Herendeen Mfg. Co., Dept. Am., Geneva, N. Y. Boilers — Send for prices ajid cata- logues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Engines— Two streams of water for 1 hour cost 2 cents if you use a Stand- ard pumping engine. Catalogue A will tell you how it does it. The Standard Pump & Engine Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Boilers— Water tube steam boiler. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, New York. Boilers— About "Burnham" boilers. Write today to our New York office for our greenhouse heating and ventilating catalogue. Lord & Burnham Co., St. James Bldg., 1133 Broadway. Gen- eral ofllce and works, Irvlngton-on-Hud- son, N. Y. Boilers — 54-ln. 16 ft., boilers tubular, 50 4-in. flues, $75 Martin shaking grates, and a 14x24 ft. iron pan. Come at once; we must sell. Auction April 12. 10 a. m. sharp. Albert Fuchs, 2059 N. Halsted St., Chicago. Boilers — Crop Insurance. Life insur- ance is valuable because it guarantees outcome. "Gurney" heaters, "Bright Idea," "Doric" and "400 Series" do the same for your hothouse; they guarantee the crop. Save 20 per cent on coal bill; produce an even heat; simple to operate; wear longer than others. Don't buy or exchange until you investigate, exchange until you investigate. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 74 Franklin St., Bos- ton, Mass.; Ill Fifth Ave., N. Y. Building isaterlal — Cypress sash bars, Tennessee red cedar posts, pecky cypress benches, hot-bed sash and frames, venti- lating apparatus, pipe, fittings and all supplies needed in new or reconstruction work. Illustrated catalogue sent post- paid. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chicago. Building loateriai — Lumber for green- house benches. Ship lap, drop siding, sneathliig, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. We are in special position to fur- nish "Pecky Cypress"; everything in pine and hemlock building lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Cor. Weed St. and Hawthorne, Chicago. Biuiamg Uaterlal — Gulf cypress green- house inaierial. Hot bed sasn. We fur- nish everything lor building. s. JacuDS Ac Sons, 1365-73 Flushius Ave., Brooklyn, N. X. Builoing Material — Hot bed sash and buiiuing lumber. Metropoiiian Material Co., 1398-1408 Meiropuinan Ave., Brooklyn, N. t. uuilaing Material — Cypress Is far more durable than pine, cypress sash oars up lo 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and oiner building material. Men fur- nisned to superintend erection when de- sired. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Nepon- set, Boston, Mass. uuiiaiug Material — i<,very type o£ greenhouse manufactured, also all greenhouse flttings. The Pierson-Seiton Co., West Side Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Auuaing Materials — Greenhouse mate- rial and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Washington red cedar. Our tacilities increased; our grades invari- ably the best; our prices right. Write tor catalogue and estimate when figuring on your new houses. A. Dietsch Co., 615-21 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Building Material — Greenhouse mate- rial of any description. John C. Moninger Co., 412-22 Haw- j thorne Ave., Chicago. TT"ilnHig iwat.arial — Our designs em- body best features greenhouse construc- tion; best grade gulf cypress used. Red , cedar posts, iron flttings, hotbed sash. Lockland Lumber Co., I^ockland, O. Building Material — Material from World's Fair, hothouse sash, pipe, 100,- 000,000 feet of lumber, sash and doors. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago, or World's Fair Grounds, St. Louis. u-lass — Importers and jobbers; green- house glass a specialty. Window glass The James H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave., 34-40 So. Water St., Chicago. mass — Window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. H. M. Hooker Co., 69 W. Randolph St., Chicago. U-lass-^Prench and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St, New York; 101 Portland St.. Boston. aiass — Roofing glass, etc. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. aiass — Glass at wholesale. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Olass — Good brands, quick shipments, large stock; warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d St. and Union Place, Chicago. OlasB — Tank window glass. Hothouse glass a specialty. D. C. Cunningham Glass Co burg. Pa. Pitts- Qlass — Greenhouse glass. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 518 The American Florist. April 8 i Glass — Plate and window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. Sprague-Sraith Co., 205 Randolph St., Chicago. Glazing' Points — See the point? Holds glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 points, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Greenliouse Construction — Sureka greenhouses the best and lowest in price. All houses erected at factory and shipped to purchasers with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so any person can put up. Dillon Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Blooms- burg, Pa. Greenhouses — Two greenhouses, 6 yrs. old, complete; benches, ventilators, pipes, etc., like new. All Moninger; one 25x130, one 17x144, for ?500 f. o. b. Chicago; $100 extra if packed on car. Auction April 12, 10 a. m. sharp. Albert Fuchs, 2059 N. Halsted St., Chicago. Gutters — New duplex gutter, only drip proof gutter on the market. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O. Gutters — Garland's gutters will keep snow and ice off your glass. A sample of our gutter is on exhibition at Chi- cago Flower Growers' Market. Send for catalogue. Geo. M. Garland. Pes Plaines, 111. Gutters — Jennings improved iron gut- ter. Diller, Caskey & Co.. Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Iron Pitting-s — Patent iron bench fit- tings and roof supports. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. , Iron Fittings, Etc. — Send for prices. T.ockland Lumber Co.. Lockland. O. Faint, Putty, Etc. — The Jas. H. Rice Co.. 80-82 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Paint, Futty, Etc. — H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Faint, Futty, Etc, — Metropolitan Mate- rial Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Pipes, Iron Fittings, Etc — Galvanized iron sash hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks, U bolts, galvanized turn buckles and wire. Fittings for purline and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chi- cago. Pipes and Iron Pittings — S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, New York. Steam Traps — Steam traps save coal. Return steam trap, used by up-to-date greenhouse men, returns condensed water from the heating coils in green- house. Have been in use over 30 years. Insures an even temperature. Albany Steam Trap Co.. Albany, N. Y. Steam Traps — The Standard return steam trap has no equal for its simplic- ity of working. B. Hippard, Youngstown, Ohio. Steam Traps — Morehead traps insure free circulation in coils. Save fuel. American Blower Co., Detroit, Mich. Ventilating Apparatus — Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons. 1365-1373 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ventilators — 'We furnish high grade ventilating apparatus. raising the sashes in greenhouses and other build- ings. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broad- way, N. Y. General office and works, IrvIngton-on-Hudsoii, N. Y. Ventilators — The New Departure ven- tilating appliance, cheapest and best. If you doubt, try It and be convinced. J. D. Carmody, EvansvlIIe. Ind. Ventilating Apparatus — Metropolitan Material Co.. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Ventilating Apparatus — Send for cir- cular."?. Diller. Caskey & Co., Cor. 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Ventilators — Evans' Improved Chal- lenge ventilating apparatus. Quaker City Machine Works, Rich- mond. Ind. Ventilators — The Standard ventilating machinery; original machine with self- olllng cups; most powerful, least com- plicated, very compact. TC. Hippard. Youngstown. O. VentUatora — Folev ventilating appar- at"H. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chicago. Ventilators — Hand ventilators, etc. The King Construction Co., N. Tona- wanda, N. Y. Atlanta Floral Company, 41 Feachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. BOOKS FOR FLORISTS. Tbe time Is coming along When tbes* are needed and opportunity at band tor reading them. Every one of the toUowiiqr •bould be In your library. Send prices quoted and we tend tlie books. Hedges, WiNDBRBiAjKS, Etc. (Powell). — A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A vol- ume of 140 pages, with twenty-two illustrations. 50 cents. ASPAEAQUS (Hexamer). — A practical treatise on the planting, cultivation, harvesting and preserving of aspara- gus, with notes on its history and bot- any. This book is mainly devoted to the culinary kinds of asparagus, but there is also some reference to the ornamental species. 50 cents. The Goldfish (Mulertt). — A num- ber of florists find goldfish an attract- ive and paying addition to their busi- ness. The best advice is given in every department of the subject, including construction and care ■ f the parlor aquarium, in this volume of 160 pages, handsomely illustrated. $2.00. Greenhouse Construction (Taft). — It 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. Handy Manual (J. W. Johnson). — A new work, fully illustrated with plans, etc., on greenhouse heating and ventilating, by a practical steam and hot water heating engineer of long experience. Replete with valuable information. 125 pages. $1.00. Landscape Gabdening (Waugh). — This is a very useful little book on the art of landscape gardening. It will be found exceptionally valuable to ama- teurs, as it covers in detail the numer- ous problems that come to the owners of small gardens. It is freely illus- trated and the pictures have been chosen with a view • informing the reader rather than decorating the book. 50 cents. Mushrooms: How to Grow Them (Falconer). — The only American book on the subject, 29 illustrations. Writ- ten by a practical mushroom grower who tells the whole story so tersely and plainly that a child can understand it. This book has increased mushroom growing in this country three fold in three years. $1.50. Success in Market Gardening (Bawson). — Written by one of the most prominent and successful market gardeners in the country, and who has the largest glasshouses for forcing vege- tables for market in America. Outdoor and indoor crops are treated. Illus- trated, $1.00. 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. Heating and Ventilating Build- ings (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 fob BtnLDiNOB (Baldwin). — Contains valuable data and hints for steam fitters and thoM who employ this method of heating. The 350 pages are fully illustrated. $2.50. The Horticulturists' Rule-Book (1/. H. Bailey). — Contains information valuable to all those engaged in any branch of horticulture. Hlustrated. 312 pages. 75 cents. Practical Ploricultukb (Peter Henderson). — A guide to the success- ful propagation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pases. $1.50. ^ Ginseng (Kains). — At the present time when so much interest is taken in ginseng, it will be interesting to pernse this volume, which tells all about the plant in a way that all may under- stand. The 144 pages are freely illus- trated. 50 cents. The Principles of Fruit Geowino (Bailey). — The entire subject of fruit culture is treated very thoroughly in this illustrated volume of 516 pagea. It is a book that no up-to-date fruit grower can afford to be without. $1.25. Chbysanthemum Manual (Smith). — By an expert who has given his undivided attention for twenty years to the improvement of the chrysan- themum and its culture in detail. Pro- fusely illustrated. 25 cents. How to Make Money Growing Vio- lets (Saltford). — This is by a prac- tical grower who has made a success of the business. No grower of violets can afford to be without it. 25 cents. Landscape Gardening (Waugh). — This is a very useful little book on the art of landscape gardening. It will be found exceptionally valuable to ama- teurs, as it covers in detail the numer- ous problems that come to the owners of small gardens. It is freely illus- trated and the pictures have been chosen with a view to informing the reader rather than decorating the book. 50 cents. Fumigation Methods (Johnson). — — A practical treatise on cheap and effective means of destroying insect pests. Handsomely bound and pro- fusely illustrated. 250 pages. $1.00. How TO Grow Cut Flowers (Hunt). — The only book on the subject. It is a thoroughly reliable work by an emi- nently successful practical florist. Illustrated. $2.00. Landscape Gardening (Maynard). — The development of landscape art within the past few years compels the wide awake florist to keep posted on this branch of the business. The many suggestions of this book will be found helpful every business day. It con- tains 338 pages, 165 illustrations. $1.50. Cabbages, Cauliflower a n i> Allied Vegetables (Allen). — The requirements of the important vegeta- bles of the cabbage tribe are given here very fully. The book also contains interesting chapters on seed raising, insect pests and fungus diseases com- mon to these plants. 50 cents. The American Carnation (C. W. Ward). — A complete treatment of all the most modern methods of cultivat- ing this most important flower. Hlus- trated. $3.50. American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO. ffmsrica is "ths Prow of ihs I/bssbI; there may be more comfort Rmidships, but wb are the £rst ta touch Unknowa Seaa," Vol. XXIV. CniCAQO AND NEW YORK. APRIL 15, 1905- No. 880 'niHiiE Lk^mmmm f^^mm TWBHTEBTH YEAB. Copyright 1905, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Pttbushsd bvbbt Sattjrday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. Eastern Ofllce: 439 Sixth Ave., New York. Subscription, Jl.OO a year. To Europe, 83.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes hall-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OrpiCEEB— J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, president; J. R. Feeeman, Washington, D. C, vice-presi- dent; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Room 11, Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bbattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. Twenty-first annual meeting at Washington, D. C, August, 1905. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Boston, 1906. Albert M. Herb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., March, 1906. Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass., secretary. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. E.vhibition at Chicago about June 15. Arthur H. Fewkes, Newton Highlands, Mass., secretary. J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash .\veuue, Chicago, exhibition manager. A Spring Song. Shall I believe again in spring? My heart is cold with wintering. My flowers are slain with frosty dew, Oh! shall my garden bloom anew? My frozen lilies to the light Lift up their caps of green and white. Shall leaves come on my empty trees, And there be roses and heartsease? The king is dead, long live the king ! The old king's ermines are brought low. And the young King's new purples show : Shall I believe again in spring? This morning Is a rosier thing. And bears some promise in her eyes. Spring's rumor runs, a sweet surmise, Up from the taproots to the bough Wherein the new sap rises now. A veil of blue makes soft the skies That were sealed fast with wintry gray. A dancing wind has blown away The memory of the winter's day. The sun has lighted up perforce The golden bonfires of the gorse. Lest haply men and maids forget That kissing Is In season yet. I'll take the hint the gorses give, And I again will love and live. My feet shall dance, my tongue shall sing, And I'll believe again in spring. — Pall Mall Gazette. Easter Plant Arrangements. Several illustrations are given in this issue showing examples of Easter plant grouping as done by the leading New York retailers in the fashionable sec- tions where wealthy customers abound. A tub of lilacs made a very pretty piece and the price asked, $25, was not excessive when the contents are taken into consideration. Both white and purple lilacs were used together with Pteris tremula, and the bows were of light blue ribbon. The tub was white enameled, the hoops gilded. In these arrangements moss is mainly used to fill up the space inside, soil being too heavy for convenient handling. See Fig. 1. One of the most beautiful, yet simple, arrangements was the square handled "Russian" basket filled with lilies and Crimson Eambler roses. The ribbon was crimson, harmonizing with the roses. Around the base is seen a little fringe of Erica earnea. These "Eussian" recep- tacles have been very popular in New York both for Christmas and Easter. The rough wood of which they are made is colored to match old weather-beaten material in lichen grey and brown. See cover design. The willow clothes-basket filled with Azalea mollis was exceedingly pretty. The azaleas were of the yellow-flowered variety and the sash was of correspond- ing color. The basket was in uncolored wood. Around the sides a few ferns were used to fill in the open spots, the glossy foliage of the Cyrtomium fal- catum being especially effective so used. See Fig. 2. The picture of a Crimson Rambler shows the method of hoop training used in New York more generally than any other form. The white celluloid pot- basket is much liked in connection with the brilliant crimson flowers of the Rambler. See Fig. 3. The hamper of violets speaks for it- self. The hamper is made mainly of rafiia, and zinc-lined. Lady Hume Campbell is the violet used almost ex- clusively in these plant arrangements. Large numbers of these pretty affairs are bought at Easter. The supply men furnish the hampers in varying styles and sizes to suit all. See Fig. 4. Bougainvillea Sanderiana makes a very pretty pot plant, as shown in the illustration. Grown small as in this case a limited number of them can be disposed of. The large plants often grown are wanted more for decorative effect in the store thtin for their selling qualities, and they are unrivalled for this purpose. The white celluloid basket is an essential adjunct if they are to be shown at their best. See Fig. 5. Azalea Hserensiana, introduced here a few years ago, has acquired for itself a firm position among the standard Easter varieties alongside Vervseneana, which it excels in symmetry and abundance of bloom. With Primula obconica in combination, in a rough basket of plain willow twigs as shown in the illustra- tion, it made a beautiful Easter subject. The obconica hybrids, now generally disseminated with the fine round flowers with size and variety of color nearly equal to those of the best Chinese prim- roses, are becoming deservedly popular despite the late rather exaggerated sen- sation regarding their poisonous qual- ities. This last described arrangement was seen at The Rosary on Thirty- fourth street, New York. All the others were photographed in the new store of Siebrecht & Son on Fifth avenue. See Fig. 6. Window Displays in New York. There is no city in the country where so much attention is paid to the appear- ance of the stores and windows of the florists as in the great metropolis of New York. Here is found the largest and greatest variety of flowers to be seen anywhere. The wealth of the country is centered here; twice as many people are within, or close to its city limits as are found in any other popu- lous center of the United States. In consequence the demand is such that it is unquestionably the best market, where anything of unusual excellence is always salable at a good price. An example of a high class store is that of George M. Stumpp. Extra large mirrors are always well arranged with choice stock, mostly foliage and bloom- ing plants. On March 14 a tall, white, tree-looking affair, while artificial, attracted considerable attention until its nature was apparent, being a wire frame covered with fringed linen to imitate a cedar or cypress tree in win- ter. When attention was turned to the really beautiful plants, a tree, Otaheita orange, full of fruit was flanked by white wistarias, clematis, large flower- ing varieties, handsome acacias and a jar of forsythia blossoms. The side windows were filled with choice speci- 520 The American Florist. April 15, EASTER PLANTS.— Fig. 1. (Tub of Lilacs.) men palms and ferns, among which were azaleas and acacias. Inside there was an advance display of Easter bas- kets filled with a variety of plants and all touched up with pussy willow sprays. Ribbons and crepe paper were also used in good taste. They presented a very up-to-date appearance and looked as if they could almost walk away them- selves. The morning roses had just arrived and all were being dethorned which is always done before they are put into the case or offered for sale. At Thomas Young, Jr.'s, Fifth ave- nue establishment there were some fine rhododendrons and choice azaleas which completely filled one window. In the other there was displayed cut flowers, not very many but the stock was choice. Thorley had a fine display of bloom- ing plants, azaleas, rhododendrons, lilacs, double flowering almonds, acacias, heather and all choice stock. Opposite, Alexander McConnell's windows were gay with Ghent and Belgian azaleas, heather and cut flowers in vases. The Cut Flower Market was an inter- esting place. Here is an immense ice box about thirty feet long, seven feet high and five feet deep, white tile inside and out except for the oak frame and glass. For all it was so large it was well filled with choice flowers mostly roses and carnations. At one end of the case a sign read "Whole- sale Department" and a number of the largest sized fiber vases were papered around the top as if holding long stemmed roses and these had large tags addressed to prominent out-of-town florists pinned on each. Large mirrors at the end of the shop reaching from ceiling to floor doubled the length of the place and everything else in it. They certainly were worth all they cost for the great effect produced. The windows were all that could be desired, one filled with Japanese plants and the other with azaleas. There were two immense pans of Boston ferns and ivies suspended in the large skylights which added considerable to the ceiling effect. The special idea of the store is to im- press customers that it is a wholesale establishment where the retail buyer can enjoy the same advantages. At the Rosary there was double pink hawthorn well flowered and with plenty of foliage, also standard lilacs, magno- lias, Ghent azaleas and some pots of well flowered wall flowers. Siebrecht's magnificent establish- ment is a beautiful place. Immense kentias stand about and give a tropical air to the place. The windows on one side are filled with choice palms and Japanese plants. The front window contained fine azaleas. Choice wis- tarias full of bloom occupied places of vantage. The flower case contained choice roses, among them Killarney, which sells much better than Brides- maid with them. A vase of Uncle John, choice flowers, called by them the Sou- venir, which change is we think justi- fied. This is a very pretty flower and likely to be better known. A shipment from the nursery at New Rochelle of 350 cattleyas had just been received; fine flowers they were, and mostly intended for a casket cover. Bowe's window at Thirty-:|ourth and Broadway was gay with flowers, cut orchids in a hanging pan, special Amer- ican Beauty roses in a large stork vase, a jar of forsythia branches, and plants. Scallen made a display of bulbous pans covered all around with green sheet moss. Warendorff's window was made attractive with azaleas and twig bas- kets with low handles. These were trimmed with pussy willow sprays as if EASTER PLANTS.— Fig. %. (Yellow Azalea iioUls in Willow Clothes Basket.) igo5. The American Florist. 521 made of them; they were filled with red roses and daisies. At Thorley's Broadway store the large window was completely filled from floor to ceiling with cybotiums and long American Beauty roses, vases of long snapdragon and pots of lilies. The center post was trimmed with sprays of dendrobiums in small vases. The effect was very showy. Small & Sons' large windows showed considerable floor space but looked well decorated with long American Beauty roses and cibotiums in one, and azaleas and a hedge of daffodils in the other. Fleischman's was as attractive as usual, without crowding. The large cor- ner case contained vases of very choice carnations. In one of the large side windows were large cut flower boxes with sash ribbon bows. On a small table rested a bunch of white artificial chrysanthemums with asparagus and a large ribbon bow. It was conspicuous and decorative. K. Terriers Versus Flowers. A SERMON TO THE CRAFT. At the annual banquet of the Dutch- ess County Horticultural Society, Pough- keepsie, N. Y., the Rev. Patrick Daly made a very interesting address, from which we take the following as a sea- sonable and refreshing divergence from our routine reading matter: ' ' My love of flowers would be for me a source of- unqualified delight were it not for the fact that I was born with, or developed at a very early age, a strong love for Irish terriers, and I find that to get along with God and mam- mon is an easy trick compared with combining a love for flowers and of Irish terriers where one has not enough real estate to keep them in separate backyards. The man who would fain love all God's creatures at the same time will find that he has a big con- tract. It is a sad limitation of our condition here below that we have to be very careful in the regulation of our love even for human beings. "Now when a man finds his love dis- tracted by the rival claims of beauti- ful fiowers and Irish, or other terriers, he has a delicate and complicated prob- lem to solve. For myself I would be for deciding in favor of the terriers on the score that they stand higher in the scale of evolution, although willing to admit that the flowers have a soil of their own and that their eloquent beauty inspires feelings too deep for ex- pression. "But why be angry with a dog be- cause he cannot be persuaded to have a proper respect for flowers? Is not all life full of perplexities and incon- gruities? And the scientists only make confusion worse confounded. An excel- lent story teller — a Rev. Patrick Shee- han — has this story, which will go some way toward excusing the vandalistic terrier: " 'I was,' he says, 'putting up some withered asters today. A robin came over in a friendly way and looked on. I was grateful for the pretty compan- ionship. It was familiar, and I hate stand-off and stuck-up people. I knew he admired my industry if not my skill. He looked very pretty with his deep brown back, and scarlet breast-plate, and his round wondering eyes watching mine. Alas, no I he was watching ^ jfi I iiHiuiii nini.^M.i HKiygy EASTER PLANTS -Fig. 3. (Hoop-trained Crimson Rambler rose.) something else. A rich, red, fat worm wriggled from the roots of the dead flowers. Robin instantly seized him, flung him down, bit him in halves, then in quarters; then gobbled up each lus- cious and living morsel, and looked quite innocent and unconcerned after the feat. He had swallowed as much raw meat as a grown man who would dine off three or four pounds of beefsteak; and he as his own butcher. And this is the wretch that poets rave about.' "How easy it is to forget the man- gled worm in the song and plumage of the bird! An anti-cruelty-to-animals- man will make love to a pretty woman even if she carry half a dozen dead robins impaled upon her hat. It were easy to push this thought to unpleasant length. " 'For nature is one with rapine, a harm no preacher can heal.' "I want to know who is the time- keeper and warden and night-watchman of my flowers. It is not the sun, be- cause they are awake before the sun, and after his rays slant high above their heads. It is not light, because whilst it is yet light, light enough to read with ease and pleasure, behold, my little flowers close their eyes ever so softly and silently, as if they feared to disturb the harmonies of nature; and as if they would say: 'We are such little things, never mind us. We are going to sleep for we are so tiny and hum- ble, why should we keep watch and ward over the mighty universe!' And again who has bidden my crocuses wake up from their wintry sleep, whilst the frost is on the grass, and the snow is vet hiding in the corners of the garden beds? "And here, my little snowdrop, so 522 The American Florist. April 15, pure and fragile, braves the keen arrows of frost and sleet, and pushes its pure blossoms out of the iron earth. This is the bulb of a hyacinth; this is the bulb of a dahlia. But the former wakes up in early spring, and hangs its sweet bells on the pure virgin air; while the latter sleeps on through the cold of spring and tlie blazing heat of summer, and only wakes up when all nature is dying around it, and seems to be calling for another proof of its im- mortality. Who is the watchman of the flowers? Who holds his timepiece in his hands, and says: 'Sleep on, O dahlia! Sleep, though spring should to be repressed. Thou, too, must go into the vortices; and in pain and suf- fering, in mortification and dissolution, pass out to the unknown." Can Sporting in Plants Be Induced? [Aaaress delivered by L. C. Corbett, before the New York Horticultural Society, March 8, 1905.] The sporting of plants as we term the vegetative variations which occur dur- ing the life of the individual is only a special form of variation. Variation we know is the natural tendency of plants and animals. The direction and extent of such variation is frequently prede- EASTER PLANTS.— Fig. 4. call for universal allegiance, and sum- mer winds challenge thee to resurrec- tion; but awake, narcissus, and tremble at thine own beauty. ' It is not the at- mosphere. The spring might be warm, and the autumn chilly; or vice versa. It is not temperature, for the most fragile things flourish in the cold. What is it? Who hath marked their times and seasons and warns them when their hour hath struck? Who but Thou, great Warden of the universe? "And weep not, O thou child of gen- ius, if obeying the universal law, and driven on, not by ambition, or other unworthy impulses, thou seekest to cast at the feet of men the vast and beauti-. ful efflorescence of thy own mind shouldst thou find all things around thee conspiring to check and destroy thy imperative development. "Thou wilt expand and grow and put forth beauty after beauty; and lo! men will wonder at thee, but seek to destroy thee. Harsh winds will blow their keen arrows into thy face; the crystals of ice will nestle in thy bosom to chill thee unto death; winged demons will probe thee with their stings and steal away thy perfections. Weep not, and murmur not! It is the law — the law of the star and the flower; of the clod and the nebula. If thou seekest thy own peace and comfort, hide thyself in the caves of the mountains, or the caverns of the ocean; repress all thy longings, check nature in its flight after the ideal; be content to live and not to grow; to exist but not to develop. But canst thou? No, alas! Nature is not termined by external circumstances — environment — or by inherent tenden- cies of the individual or species. In fact fixity of type either in nature or under cultivation is a very difficult thing to attain as all seedsmen and plantsmen well know. The fixity which appears to exist in nature and which is responsible for the existence of so- called species is the result of certain limiting forces working in conjunction through countless generations. Break up this deadlock and the species al- most invariably throw off varieties — a convenient term for indicating a de- parture from the parent type. From what has been said it will be evident that I consider a sport simply a marked variety or variation, which may appear as a distinct individual or as a part of an individual during its period of existence, in which case for purposes of distinction we are pleased to call the latter a bud sport or vari- ety. Sporting then may be encouraged by extreme conditions. Either extreme feeding or extreme poverty may induce plants to sport. Severe changes in cli- mate or soil conditions may result in decided changes in stature, habits of growth and fruitfulness which are as marked attributes of a sport as are changes in the color or foliage or fruit. Burpee's Dwarf Lima bean is a good example of a sport where the habit of the plant was markedly changed. The white and fancy sports of the Lawson carnation are good illustrations of changes in color. Just here I wish to note that in a bed of Lawsons and upon a plant with otherwise normal flowers one shoot produced a blossom oue-half of which was pure white while the other half was of the normal pink of the Lawson. These sports in the Law- son are exceedingly interesting for they clearly indicate that the Lawson is composed of two parts, pink and white, in which the pink is the pre- dominant. Under favorable conditions, however, the white asserts itself and we have the sports above spoken of. This frequent breaking out of a re- cessive character is all the more inter- esting in the case of the Lawson carna- tion on account of the fact that neither of its immediate parents were white, the Lawson being the result of a cross of Daybreak, pink, with Van Leeuwen, cerise. The facilities now at hand -^o not allow me to analyze the composi- tion of either Daybreak or Van Lee- uwen, but I suspect from the behavior of Lawson sports that one of these parents and perhaps both of them have a strong white strain of blood in them. From what has been said it is evi- dent that cross pollination is believed to be one of the most important means through which the sporting or variation of plants can be induced. The won- derful results obtained by Burbank in his work with fruits has been based almost entirely upon the practice of cross pollination. In connection with this work there seems to be two pretty well established theories. They may be stated somewhat as follows: When working with species the more violent the cross that can be secured the more variable will be the hybrids in the sec- ond generation and the more likelihood there is of securing distinct forms or monstrosities. Second, that when work- ing with plants which are themselves of crossbred or hybrid origin the peculiar attributes of the particular plants used for breeding purposes can not be counted upon to appear in the mongrel offspring, except, in so far as these characters form important dominant or recessive characters in the breeding of the parent plants. The marvelous results achieved by some of our modern plant breeders seems to lie in their wonderful skill as manipulators of plants. Crosses have been successfully made by these men and fertile seeds obtained from plants which have been considered incompati- ble and so entirely distinct that it was considered heresy to seriously consider the question of making such a cross. I am free to confess that with ninetj'-nine persons out of every hundred engaging in such work I believe the results would be "nit." The success of the one proves his superior skill and ability to discern the conditions essential for suc- cess. The factors then which may be considered as contributing to the sport- » ing of plants are: Extreme conditions >■ in the environment such as marked ■ changes in latitude, altitude, soil con- ditions as from alluvial to desert, in- creased food supply the results of an excessive use of plant foods or of cul- tivation, and violent or continuous cross- breeding. Utah has a new horticultural law which provides more effectually for the ■ protection of the fruit growing inter- ■ ests of the state against the importa- j tion and spread of insect pests and dis- eases. 1905' The American Florist. 523 •Vs BOUGAINVILLEA SANDERIANA.— Fig. 6 The Sweet Pea. Many admirers of that sweetest and most beautiful of summer blooming flowers, the sweet pea, have experienced utter failure in trying to grow it. The thrifty, rapid growing vines seem to promise an abundance of flowers, but, on the contrary, only a few small blos- soms appear in the whole season to repay the gardener for the tender care he has given them. It is sometimes dif- ficult to say just what is the cause of this failure, but perhaps the following notes may help solve the question for some unsuccessful growers. Perhaps the most frequent cause of failure is that the seed is not started early enough in the spring. Just as soon as the ground can be worked, even though it be still somewhat cold and wet, the seed should be planted. If the field is well drained there is rarely any trouble about it germinating. From my own experience I should say that later planted peas are generally a failure. This last season bare spaces in the rows were replanted two or three weeks after the first sowing, and although the plants received exactly the same care as the others, and the vines grew very tall, only a few imperfect flowers were borne on them. The soil best suited for the sweet pea is a rich, light, sandy loam. With me the vines never get to be more than five or six feet tall but are covered with flowers throughout the season, bearing as many as the best of those growing twice as tall. Beginning to flower when only a foot high, they continue to flower long after those on a heavier soil have passed. Having no way to water them in dry weather, I find it very necessary to have them rooted deep in the ground. Before the seed is planted a large furrow is made with a two-horse plow, going twice in the row. Wood ashes are then applied and thoroughly raked in. The seed is scattered nearly the width of the furrow and covered with an inch of the driest earth. As soon as the plants are all up, in two or three weeks, the filling in process begins, and continues until the plants are slightly hilled up. In this way the soil never becomes dried out deep down _around the roots of the plants. Constant cultivation should be kept up throughout the season, but when the plants become full grown and the roots spread considerably, care should be taken not to cultivate too deeply. If the roots are disturbed all but the very smallest of the buds will blast, turning yellow and dropping off. Even then, however, one need not be discouraged, as new buds will form and the vines will later produce larger, finer and longer stemmed flowers because of the rest they have had. In order for sweet peas to do their best, a great deal of fertilizing is neces- sary. The ground should be well manured the year before, but if too much is applied in the spring a large growth of vines will be the result. Besides having the ground well enriched before planting, frequent top dressings of different fertilizers should be applied. Wood ashes are always beneficial, supplying the two most needed elements, potash and lime, and may be applied often and in large quan- tities. Nitrate of soda and cotton-seed meal may be used sparingly to induce a better growth of vines. Hen manure is also valuable for the same purpose. Even late in the season an application of one of these fertilizers, hoed into the soil, gives new life to the vines and improves the quality of the flowers. After trying various kinds of sup- ports for the vines, brush, with me, has proved the most satisfactory. The vines do not like to climb on wire as well, and string, though cheaper than either brush or wire, is apt to sag and let the vines down. The brush should be cut in the winter or early spring when there are no leaves on them and if they are left on the ground until ^n. ki If^J a&i^ ■■ H j^J EASTER PLANTS. -Fig. 6. 524 The American Florist. April 15, used they become flattened so that the branches will not sprawl out into the row when set. As to the method of gathering the flowers, pulling them from the vines is the easiest, quickest and best way. Flowers picked in this manner keep longer than those whose stems are cut. After a little practice it is only rarely that the vines are torn. From my own experience the past season, I would especially recommend the following newer varieties of sweet peas: Lady Grisel Hamilton, superior to Countess of Kadnor in color and size of flower; Josephine White, an extra early and continuous bloomer; Lovely, better color, form and substance than Kath- erine Tracy; Miss Willmott, the larg- est and finest of the orange-salmons; Jeanie Gordon, large and fine flower and productive; Florence Fraser, no larger flower than Blanche Ferry, but superior in length of stem. Akthur W. Higgins. and accompanying them is one of a Japanese variety, Hinodekiri, which gave excellent satisfaction to the New York trade for Easter last year. Hinodekiri is crimson, slightly lighter in tint than Firefly. As the picture shows, the flower is less campanulate in form than Firefly. It is a very pro- fuse bloomer and is said to be hardy — more so than the well-known amoena. An ordinary bloom of Simon Mardner is shown in one of the pictures in order that the comparative size of the bloom ■ may be clearly perceived. The Japan- ese are sending over a white-flowered companion for Hinodekiri, named Shir- agiri, and a pink-pencilled one named Azuma-Shibori. In Japan, Azalea amcena is known as Hatzugeri. Dwarf G-rowlng Azaleas. The dwarf growing azaleas of which Firefly is a widely known example have been gaining rapidly in popularity as Easter plants in New Tork and other floral centers. So great has the demand in this country become that all the sources of supply of this brilliant crim- son and the pretty pink companion var- iety, Carl Enke, are taxed to their utmost to fill orders. Illustrations of these two varieties are given herewith Paris Letter. We believe we are now over the coldest part of the winter. Our gardens around Paris are already brightening with flow- ers of the Eranthis hyemalis, snowdrops, crocuses. Primula elatior, forerunners of spring. Well exposed .hyacinths and daffodils are showing their buds, soon to be followed by the flowers of anemone fulgens, Triteleia uniflora and such early bloomers. Many singing birds are heralding the coming of our beloved spring. In America, where seasons come on very suddenly and cold changes rapidly to warm weather, it is not easy to form any conception of the pleasure enjoyed in this latitude by the growth and progress daily made DWARF GROWING AZALEAS. (Azuli'a Carl lOnkc.) from now until May — joli mois de Mai, as the French say. When the spring is not too wet it is really our most charm- ing season. On the whole and with only a very few short cold snaps, our winter has again been very mild. KIVIERA FLOWERS STRUCK BT FROST. One of these snaps, lasting but four days, was the worst ever known in the south of France. The first night it caused considerably more damage on the whole Riviera, which enjoys the same climate as the southern part of California, than all the winters extend- ing over a great period. The florists alone lost not far from $1,000,000. In that favored part of France, weather had been warm and springlike until the end of December, the day tempera- ture ranging from 55° to 60° in the shade, with only five or six wet days from October to New Tear's day. Veg- etation had therefore been two weeks ahead of time. On the first of January, while people were enjoying the holidays, the thermometer suddenly sank to the freezing point and during that night dropped in some exposed parts to 14°. One can imagine the havoc played under such unexpected conditions among the unprotected roses, carna- tions, heliotropes, bougainvilleas, and even among the plants sheltered with matting or glass. The flowers grown for the florists' trade as well as many of the delicate, sweet-scented blooms used for distilling as a base in per- fumeries, all disappeared in one night. Those of your readers who ever visited the tropical garden at Monte Carlo with its unique collection of stately palms growing in the open, will regret to hear that some of the rarest specimens have taken on a sad look and may never recover. The same as in California, slight frosts, due to intense radiation during clear nights, are not unusual, especially in the unprotected districts, but never had such a severe frost extended over the whole region, includ- ing the well sheltered Beaulieu. To give an idea of the extent of the damage caused to the growers, it may be stated that the number of boxes of flowers dispatched early from Antibes dropped from about 1,000 to little over 100; the number of those sent from Cannes from 1,600 to 800, and those shipped from Nice dropped from 3,000 to less than one-third. The smaller growers who use rudimentary protection, such^s light screens of can- va^, heather or reeds, and even those who use somewhat improved structures — such as low rows of glass frames, supported by a single central rail and sloping almost to the ground, while the lower part of the sides is made tight with straw, heather or seaweed — were the greatest sufferers. They had no flowers to fall back on and many who are not in a position to replace their stocks will be ruined. The larger cul- tivators who use glass houses proper, although they are seriously crippled, will not suffer so much, as they could dispose at double or treble their value the flowers they had saved. Roses such as Ulrich Brunner, Paul Neyron, and Caroline Testout, jumped in one day from $1 to $3 per dozen and violets ifrom 70 cents to _ $1.50. Safrano roses, the leading open air kind, and which gives the largest money return, with its beautiful conical buds, known here as "Nice's roses," could 1905' The American Florist. 525 Azalea Firefly. DWARF GROWING AZALEAS. Azalea Hinodegiri. not be found on the market after the severe frost at any price, nor could Mme. Falcot. It is unfortunate that our northern forcers, owing to the sharp competition of the southern grown roses, had to give up rose forcing some years ago; they would have made money this season. Even at the present date roses are very scarce and bring $2.50 a dozen for common quality flow- ers. The white and yellow marguerites, which are grown in immense quantities and are usually sold pretty cheap, brought 20 cents a dozen flowers. The lack of flowers consequent upon the abnormal frosts caused a great per- turbation in our Parisian as well as the foreign flower trade, which depend mainly on the flowers from the Eiviera for their winter supply. Some of our commission flower merchants had to close their shops on account of the scarcity of flowers and their enhanced values. The disturbance, however, was not so considerable this ' year as it would have been in normal season^. The receptions of the society people at Nice, Mentone, Beaulieu, etc., were fewer in number in consequence of the Russian war, and the shutting up by our government of the congregations, convents, chapels, etc., which used to buy very large quantities of flowers for decorations, also decreased immensely the demand for white flow- ers, especially white marguerites. NEW POTATO SOLANTJM COMMERSONII. A good deal has lately been said of the Uruguay wild potato, Solanum Com- mersonii. I must at once state, for the sake of novelty hunters, that it is not an entirely new tuber. It was dis- covered as early as 1767 near Monte- video by Coinmerson, accompanying Bougainville in his trip around the world. Dr. Petit found it in 1841 on the sandy dunes of La Plata. In 1882 Ohrond, a French marine doctor, visit- ing Goritti island, at the mouth of the Rio de la Plata, found it growing wild, opposite the city of Maldonado. He brought home six tubers, which were grown by Mr. Blanchard, head gardener of the botanical garden at Brest. Mr. Blanchard afterwards sent a few tubers to Mr. Carriere, the horticul- tural writer and former editor of the Revue Horticole, who, believing it to be a new variety, called it Solanum Ohrondii. The result of the trials did not realize the expectation of the plant- ers and the culture was abandoned. It was again introduced in 1896, through the consul of Uruguay at Marseilles, by Mr. de St. Quentin, who has had the tubers carefully grown since by Mr. Heckel, director of the botanical insti- tute in that city. In 1901, Mr. Labergerie procured some tubers from Mr. Heckel and after having grown them for a year or two found among the plants several vari- ations, one with a purplish instead of a pale yellow skin, another with a whit- ish skin, and a third with a pinkish skin. These variations increased from the size of a hazelnut to that of an egg and lost to a marked degree the bitterness which was very objection- able in the type. They are also said to be more resistant to diseases, seventeen per cent, richer in starch, and to give larger yields, from four tons on dry land to thirty tons on swampy soils. These assertions remain to be dem- onstrated by further experiments. If the improved tubers never prove a substitute for the true potato for human consumption, they are liable to form a valuable food for stock or, being rich in starch, prove an acquisition as an industrial plant on low, wet soils unsuitable for the potato and many other plants. Botanists do not agree as to whether Solanum Commersonii fropi Uruguay, or S. Maglia, from Chili, S. verrucosum from Mexico, S. inmite from Peru, may be considered as the wild type of S. tuberosum, our present Irish potato. Those of your readers who wish to test the original type of Solanum Com- mersonii may procure tubers from Vilmorin, the seedsman in Paris. The soil which seems to be best suited to its cultivation is damp or even wet. It is as easily growii_as the common potato, but as the sucker's and tubers are produced near the surface, ridging is not desirable; a single hoeing when the shoots first appear is sufficient. Under our climate S. Commersonii is hardy and perpetuates itself by its underground root or by the tubers left in the soil, and subsequent planting is not necessary here. The variations referred to are not yet in the trade. At the same time as Mr. Labergerie, Messrs. Vilmorii are growing some improved forms which are decided advances upon the old types and which they expect to introduce to the trade in the fall of 1906. Now I must warn your readers against too much enthusiasm. Let them remember the picture published a few years ago of a large herd of cows feeding on a small field of sacaline. If anything is to come out of Solanum Commersonii, the fact that Vilmorin & Company have taken the matter in hand is a sure guarantee of no efforts being spared to perfect the plant, if in any way possible. LiTcnxiELD, III. — E. N. McPheron has decided to double the capacity of his establishment at a cost of $2,500. Faihbtjrt, III. — Kring Brothers are erecting a new carnation house, 30 x 300 feet. They have altogether seven houses with a total area under glass of 45,000 square feet. 526 The American Florist. April IS, A New York Easter Basket. This illustration of a plant basket arranged at The Kosary, New York, shows how effectively the Japanese azalea, Hinodekiri, which gave such excellent satisfaction in the New York market last year, makes up in combina- tion with Primula obconica. The basket shown is one of a type that sold well in New York for Easter. It is made of natural hazel twigs. The sash used is crimson, matching the shade of the azalea flowers. THE ROSE. Preparing the Compost. In regard to soil and the proper selecting and mixing of same for our forcing roses, I am inclined to think that many failures can be traced back to the wrong soil, too much manure, bone, etc. There can also be too little of most any of the fertilizers used and it is up to the rose grower to give this work strict personal attention and not to depend entirely on his help who may be laborers just taken on for this work, as I have witnessed on several occasions. Just "kind o' hang around" the soil pile until the work is completed and see if it doesn't pay. At many of the larger establishments where American Beauty are grown extensively the soil is prepared in the fall for the early spring planting. The average rose grower does his planting during the month of June, and usually prepares the compost early in April, which, taking everything into consid- eration, is about the best time to do this work. The manure will retain its strength for a longer period after hous- ing, though some claim that the soil retains all the strength of the manure if piled up in the fall. There must be some of the strength wasted through evaporation unless under cover which is rarely the case. First, select a place near the houses to be filled as this will save extra handling in filling the houses. The soil pile should be built upon a slight knoll so as to drain quickly, leav- ing no surface water next to the pile. Have the manure dumped in a ridge running the length you wish to make the soil pile. The manure should be turned at least twice and chopped quite fine. After everything is in readiness for the soil select for the own root stock, particularly American Beauty, the heaviest soil to be had, a good clayey soil full of fibre. For the grafted stock a gravelly or slightly sandy loam will be required; the Manetti takes very kindly to a more open soil. If this grade of soil cannot be procured the addition of a coarse grade of sand in making up the compost, if using heavy soil, will be a great help. The soil to be used should be plowed as deep as the soil is found to be good, plowing only enough at one time to be used up before it becomes dry. It can then be handled in larger pieces loaded by hand and much time saved. If too ilry the sod will break up easily, caus- ing double the amount of work in loading and stacking. A NEW YORK EASTER BASKET. (Azulea Ilinodegiri and Primula obi'onicn.) In starting to build up the pile it would be advisable to make it only ten Or twelve feet wide, gradually tapering to a ridge; it can be bmlt up six or seven feet high as it will settle con- siderably. For own root stock add one- fourth grain fed cow manure. If swill fed cow manure is used use almost a third. If cow and horse manure mixed is to be used the horse manure should not exceed one-fourth of the amount of manure used and a far better com- post is made, using cow manure alone. The addition of sheep manure will be a benefit, using it mixed with the cow manure, say one part sheep to three parts cow manure. For grafted stock or American Beauty a little more manure can be used. A good plan is to start with the sod grass side down making the outer wall with the larger pieces of sod. Make each layer about nine or ten inches high, filling in the center with the smaller pieces of sod, and finishing up the layer with the loose soil. We usu- ally, before throwing on the loose soil, scatter a little ground bone over the sod, using the loose soil to cover the bone, then the manure which should be spread evenly and brought out to the extreme edge of the sod. The sides of the pile should be almost perpendicular until within about two feet of the finish which should taper to a point finishing with the fine soil packed hard. If the soil is piled up in this manner it seldom becomes too wet to handle and if stacked up by April 15 it will be in excellent condition for housing by June 15. If sand is added to lighten the soil for grafted roses about half an inch to each layer of heavy soil will be suf- ficient, but this must be a matter of judgment of the handler of the soil, more or less. As there are so many kinds of soil it is impossible to go by a set rule; if, for instance, the soil is a little too light for roses, if heavy clay, common brick or puddling clay, is added, it can be brought up to a good grade of rose soil, providing the soil is of a good grade. Good results are obtained by spreading the clay over the sod in the field during the fall and after lying all winter it will mix nicely by the time it is handled and ready for housing. If the sod is procured from low meadow land and inclined to be a little sour, air slacked lime can be spread on the ground in the fall, or mixed into the compost in small quan- tities to the layer, or sprinkled through the sod, as it is being piled up. This will also destroy a great many worms found in the manure. Other sugges- tions in regard to handling the soil will be made in due season. E. Diseased Rose Buds. Ed. American Florist:— What is the trouble with my rosesf The buds before they are half open are a little green and scrubby. I use rich soil and when the new shoots come out from the bottom they grow tall and healthy. The varieties are Bride, Bridesmaid and Kaiserin. J. K. In reply to "J. K.," regarding the buds which turn green before they are half opened, it is hard to give a defi- nite reason without knowing the gen- eral treatment the roses have been sub- 1905- Th E American Florist. 527 jected to. If the plants are in a good healthy condition, the foliage of good color, etc., the buds may be crippled by excesssive fumigating with tobacco stems or some other fumigating mate- rial. "J. K. " does not say whether the Kaiserin, Bride and Bridesmaid are feet. The temperature seldom goes below the freezing point and the suu shines nearly every day. What kind of a boiler would you recommend? Also what kind of fuel and size of pipes to heat same properly*? Sunset. A hot water boiler using hard coal LETTUCE GROWING IN STERILIZED SOIL. grown in the same house or not, but if this should be the case, the temperature of the house to suit the latter would be too cool for Kaiserin, causing slow development of the buds which has a tendency to deform them. The buds will be of a greenish color, the petals having the appearance of tissue paper. This shriveled appearance of the petals is often caused by green-fly while the buds are very small. The punctures made then enlarge as the buds develop and the outer petals when the buds are fit to cut will have that scrubby appear- ance. If the plants have been allowed to get bone dry at the bottom at the time of setting the buds, this will also cause deformed buds. "J. K.," after reading some of the causes, may be able to locate the trouble. Fumigate lightly once a week; try some of the fumigat- ing papers now on the market; they are far superior to stems and they are cheaper, considering the results. If the Kaiserin are in a separate house from the Bride and Bridesmaid, try running them at a night temper- ature of 62° to 65°, and on bright days 75° to 80°, with the ven- tilators well opened, for the Bride and Bridesmaid 56° to 58° at night and 72° to 75° daytime. Try and keep a very even night temperature. This, with careful ventilating in the day time, pro- viding the soil is right, and keeping it in good growing condition, neither too wet nor too dry, will bring on a crop of well formed buds. The canes that come from the base of the plant, if throwing deformed buds, may, and they usually do, make perfect buds after being cut down, leaving four or five eyes; from two to three buds will come with good stems if care is used in selecting the eyes left on the canes. Greenhouse Heating. Ed. American Florist: — I have a lean-to propagating house running north and south, size 9 x 22 and adapted for a radiating surface of 120 square feet will be satisfactory. Two 2-inch pipes on each side of the house will be sufficient. Of course one should be a flow and the other a return. Other fuel may of course be used if cheaper. Another way would be to sink a small stove at one end and run a pipe for the smoke under the bench. L. R. Taft. Taunton, Mass. — A. E. Briggs is building a new workroom with all mod- ern conveniences for florists' work. Youngstown, O. — Charles Seigel has purchased five acres of ground at Kyle's Corners and will soon move his greenhouses there. Topeka, Kan. — The State Horticul- tural Association has provided for a state inspector of nurseries and Gover- nor Hoch has named S. J. Hunter, of Lawrence. MARKET GARDENS. Pric3s of Indoor Vegetables. The prices of indoor vegetables at leading points April 8 were as follows: New York, cucumbers. No. 1, $1.25 to $1.50 per dozen; No. 2, $2.50 to $3.50 per case; lettuce, 50 cents to $1 per dozen; mushrooms, 25 cents to 60 cents per pound; radishes, $2 to $3 per 100; tomatoes, 10 cents to 30 cents per pound; rhubarb, $3 to $4.50 per 100 bunches. Buffalo, cucumbers, $1 to $1.50 per dozen. Cleveland, mushrooms, 30 cents to 50 cents per pound. Minne- apolis, cucumbers, $2 per dozen. Pittsburg, cucumbers, $1.25 to $1.75 per dozen. Detroit, cucumbers, $2 per dozen; lettuce, 15 cents to 16 cents per pound. Denver, cucum- bers, $2 per dozen. Cincinnati, cucum- bers, $1.50 to $1.75 per dozen. Kansas City, mushrooms, 45 cents per pound. Notes and Suggestions. VISIT other establishments. Those with similar business interests are profited by organizations and annual gatherings. It is also profitable to visit those working along similar lines to one 's self. The market gardener, al- though willing at all times to give those interested the benefit of the methods whereby he gains by rotation, inter- cropping or some system of manuring in some particular crops, yet is often so busy that he cannot afford the time to write the particulars. A recent visit to a well conducted establishment dis- closed some good ideas which we hope to put to practical use. Perhaps one of the most notable features was the way the cold frame and garden produce had been grown so as to be at their best when similar crops in the greenhouses were declining or were to be super- seded by other crops. Strings of let- tuce in the hotbeds and cold frames sufficient to cut from 100 to 500 heads per day were forthcoming until the gar- den produce was ready. Large plots of spinach emerging from the winter pro- tection of salt hay in fine condition furnishing a dozen barrels a day. A further consideration in wintering over spinach was the drainage afforded a— MB^iiw ,, iim I* i«fl lettuce GROWING IN UNSTERILIZED SOIL. 528 The American Florist. April 15, by plowing a furrow about every ten feet, thus affording the spinach well drained beds conducive to earliness. The storage of roots and celery, for which special sheds were built were of inter- est, and we hope at some time to describe their particular plan and con- absolute cleanliness of surroundings, fresh soil and many matters of cul- tural detail — such as keeping the plants absolutely healthy from the seed box to maturity, by surrounding them with conditions conducive to rapid and healthy growth — are essentials. Further- Sterilized. Unsterilized. LETTUCE SEEDLINGS IN STERILIZED AND UNSTERILIZED SOIL. Btruction. Lettuce houses were being transformed into cucumber houses either by setting plants or sowing seed. In either method the ground was trenched and afforded some hotbed material to give them a start. In con- venient places throughout the house beets were transplanted some six or eight inches apart, where they will develop nice bulbs in a short time. A successful method of garden intercrop- ping is followed in sowing the onions to have every third drill celery. This was accomplished by using two seed drills for onions and one for celery. This plan with the enriched and clean condition of the field has been uni- formly successful. The market gardener at this season in many cases will find it necessary, in order to fill the wants of his best trade, to have celery on hand. Fine celery is imported from California, and while there may not be any profit in handling it, the fact of having a continuous sup- ply will in all probability have its own influence for good. LETTUCE AND SOIL STERILIZATION. A few years ago it was not unusual to hear of a lettuce grower losing an entire crop representing hundreds of dollars, or perhaps his all, through no fault of his own so far as cultural meth- ods, as he understood them, were con- cerned. In most cases it was brought about by the presence of a fungous disease which attacked the lettuce plants when growing under the pre- vailing conditions at that time. It developed that many soils and manures contained these fungi, and as the con- struction of many lettuce houses was not of the best character as regards light and ventilation, and the methods of cultivation not so well understood, the plants were often placed in the environment suitable to the attacks of harmful fungi. The experiment stations promptly set to work to discover the methods of con- trolling these diseases, and with what success market gardenrrs can well appreciate. The gist of the experiients have showu that modern greenhouses, more, soil sterilization, by which all germs of disease, weeds and insects are destroyed, has been worked out to a satisfactory practical basis, which is now fairly well understood by the aver- age market gardener. It was pertinent that the interests of the Massachusetts growers were looked after, as indoor vegetable grow- ing is an important industry in that state. Prof. G. E. Stone of the Hatch Experiment Station, Amherst, Mass., has investigated the matter thoroughly and his experiments have been profit- able and timely. In his soil steriliza- tion experiments he has invented meth- ods of sterilizing soil in the beds which renders unnecessary, to a certain extent, the removal of the soil each year. Fur- thermore, he has demonstrated that let- tuce can be grown quicker and with a more certain degree of success. We present herewith the results of one experiment with sterilized and unsteril- ized soil. The plants were grown in exactly the same manner, in the same house, and photographed at the same time. The gain in weight was over thirty per cent in favor of the sterilized soil. It would seem especially desirable to use sterilized soil when sowing seed, as often the plants become infected at this stage, although the fungus does not develop until valuable time has been wasted. Further illustrations in growing lettuce and melons from seed in sterilized and unsterilized soil will be interesting to the readers of this department. MUSKilELONS. We do not suggest this as likely to enrich the market gardener who under- takes it; nevertheless there are times when special trade demands a fancy article in muskmelons in the early spring months. The illustration shows the domestic article, the outdoor Ameri- can varieties Bocky Ford and Paul Eose. To say they were far superior to the outdoor grown, as we in the northern states understand it, is indeed mild; they were simply delicious. Growing muskmelons in the early spring months does not present any special difficulty, as everything is in favor of rapid plant growth. The plants in the illustration were sown February 5, potted in 4-inch pots February 24, and transplanted into the beds March 8. The first gathering of fruit was made May 21, the last June 21. More thinning of the vines would have been advantageous, and six or eight fruits are sufficient for each vine to carry to advantage. Muskmelons require a warm tempera- ture and should not be exposed to sud- den and extreme changes in that direc- tion. The house and benches usually employed for cucumbers or tomatoes are suitable for their successful manage- ment. Francis Canning. Batavia, N. Y. — Ernst Woelkner, gardener for M. O. Dennis, was killed at Erie, Pa., by a street car March 11. Lander, Wyo. — Professor B. C. Buf- fun, of the Wyoming State Horticul- tural Experiment Commission, was a recent visitor and consulted with Ed. Young and John M. Hornecker regard- ing the plans for the new horticultural farm. Unsterilized. Sterilized. MELONS IN STERILIZED AND UNSTERILIZED SOIL. I jgo5. The American Florist. 529 Dahlias. The dahlia, despite its so called com- monness, is destined to a much longer reign of popularity than some persons predicted, and may not its former com- monness contrasted with its present comparative uncommonness have not a little to do with the increasing favor with which it is held? The old show and fancy dahlias were all very well in their day and generation but they almost disappeared' temporarily to give place to things of more utility, a qual- ity lacking in the old fashioned dahlias. The advent of new types changed all this, however; the cactus dahlia of to- day is as unlike (if not from the gar- dener's at least from the florist's point of view) the old dahlia as the Chinese pink is from the Lawson carnation. The show and fancy dahlias did very well for planting in the border to look at in bloom but were of very little use as cut flowers, whereas blooms of the cactus dahlias can be used to great advantage in numerous ways and for numerous purposes. The ease with which they can be grown adds to their value as a source of supply when large quantities of cut flowers of given colors are known to be needed where facilities for grow- ing other kinds of flowers are lacking. Not only are the cactus dahlias suitable for cut flowers but the decorative dah- lias are also admirably suited for deco- ration. This can especially be said of the variety known aa Catherine Duer. This is a beautiful brilliant scarlet dahlia with a strong stem and fine foli- age, making it an ideal flower for florists' work in baskets and dinner table decoration. Besides these quali- ties, plants of Catherine Duer in the garden have an at-homeness about them that no others have. Another type of dahlia that seems destined to closely rival the cactus is the single, and this is so for the same reason that the cactus outstripped the decorative and others because of its grace and usefulness. A big bunch of single dahlias gathered even promiscu- ously is not to be sneered at, but a big- ger bunch of the Twentieth Century type of single is still more to be prized. And here again we have something equally suitable for border planting as for cut flower purposes. Another and by no means the least evidence of the acknowledged commercial value of the dahlias is the issue by more than one grower, of catalogues, specially devoted to them alone. David McIntosh. Best Commercial Dahlias. Ed. American Florist:— What are the best varieties of dahlias to grow for cut flowers to be sold at wholesale? A. S. In reply to the above, I would state first, that everything would depend upon the location, the most available markets and the class of trade. Many varieties of dahlias can be grown and sold profitably at 50 cents per 100, pro- viding there is a nearby market and they can be sold in quantity. On the other hand, varieties like Mrs. Roose- velt, Grand Duke Alexis and a number of other finer sorts, cannot be grown profitably at their best and shipped to market under $10 per 100. Of course, in speaking of their best, we mean AN'^EARLY SPRING CROP OF MUSKMELONS.^See page 628. flowers 5 1-2 -to 7 inches in diameter, well grown, well colored and on two to four foot stems. Where the trade of the country will warrant it, the New Century single dahlias are most profita- ble. Our flowers of this type have never been sold by Samuel S. Pennock of Philadelphia at less than $4 per 100, a very good price for single dahlias, considering the fact that the Centuries are among the best bloomers. In addition to the Centuries in the singles, we have the pure white, D. alba superba; yellow, St. George and Gold Standard; dark. Blackbird; Ami Barril- let, flowers garnet, with purple foliage; pink, Mollie, Gracie and the Fairy; scarlet, Wildfire. The cactus dahlia would be the most valuable class if they carried better or kept better after be- ing cut. There is, however, a new race of these of which Kriemhilde is the leading type. Kriemhilde is a beautiful clear pink, tinting lighter toward the center petals, of fine form, has good stems, and holds its flowers well erect; Mrs. H. J. .Jones, a fancy cactus, crim- son with a white stripe, on the same or- der as Kriemhilde, excepting a little better stems, a little freer bloomer and better form; Mars, scarlet cactus, dwarf, branching habit, is a good keeper, has good stems, but not quite so long as the two first mentioned. We have no whites in the same class as a cut flower. The next best would be in the decorative, Perle d 'Or. In the deco- rative, we also have Mrs. Roosevelt, delicate pink; Sylvia, a heavier form of Nymphffia, therefore will carry much better, and is a valuable acquisition. Eureka, a deep rosy; John Elitch, dark crimson; Lyndhurst, brightest scarlet; Clifford W." Bruton, yellow. Nymphsea, when well grown, still the most beauti- ful and valuable for nearby markets. In show dahlias White Dandy and Pink Dandy outclasses .ill others in white and pink. A. D. Livoni is a close second to Pink Dandy, being an early bloomer but shorter stems, and does not hold up to the same standard late in the season, whereas Pink Dandy retains its full high center, long stems, and larger 530 The American Florist. April /J, size until killed down by the frost. Other show dahlias that are especially valuable for cut flowers are Emily, white and rosy lavender; Camellia flora, pure white; Fanny Purchase, pure yel- low; Client, bright red; Queen of the Belgians, delicate pink; Purity, pure white; Queen of Yellows and Queen Victoria, yellow; Red Hussar, bright scarlet. In Pompons, Alewine, white suffused pink; Catherine, pure yellow; Sunshine, bright scarlet; Red Piper, crimson sarlet; Snowclad and Alba im- bricata, pure white. L. K. Peacock. Bedding. Although for a number of years car- pet bedding has been on the wane the Italian style of flower garden so much in evidence makes the demand for the class of plants formerly required for carpet bedding as great as ever, and after all, it is questionable if the use of dwarf growing foliage and flowering plants did not look just as well planted on the surface as they do when planted in big holes, as many of the Italian gardens we see are nothing more. Per- haps the lines, minutely and geometHe- ally drawn in carpet bedding gave the appearance of too much artificiality to the whole, thereby detracting from the natural beauty of the individual plant and this was usually intensified by the necessity of clipping made nec- essary when the lines had to be kept defined. But even then it will be seen that it was not from want of merit in the material used that made carpet bed- ding a thing of the past; it was the stiffness and unnaturalness of their arrangement that was responsible for it. Alternanthera, in its many varieties, planted in masses, each variety by it- self, adds brightness and color that few other things can add in so short a time. Echeverias also can be advantageously used in many places even where there are no carpet beds. It is true that in recent years planting has been done more with a view to the effects pro- duced by the flowers, rather than the foliage, and the various dwarf bego- nias, especially of the Vernon type, have given much scope for the development of this idea. Lobelia, too, is now used with more assurance of safety than formerly; both of these are well suited where dwarf growing plants are re- quired but where this is not a necessity gorgeous masses of flowers can be had from the use of tuberous begonias. Be- sides the use of these have also to com- mend them that they can be kept from year to year with very little trouble, which is a considerable consideration especially on places where the glass cov ered space is limited. D. M. Geraniums Late in Blooming. Ed. American Florist:— Last spring I had a nice lot of large geranium plants which did not bloom until about June 15. What shall I do to have them in bloom by May 15? C. B. T. We should say that the reason the geraniums were so late in coming into bloom, was that they were over-potted and had not filled their pots sufficiently with roots. In order to get geraniums to bloom nicely, it is necessary to time them properly and it is also necessary to study the different varieties as to the length of time they require to per- fect their trusses after potting. Notes made from year to year are the best means of knowing when to pot up for spring sales. There is one thing about growing geraniums that should be noted, viz., after the pots have become filled with roots it is necessary to space them, allowing the air free access around the plants, and then to admin- ister light doses of liquid fertilizer. If extremely fine blooms and trusses are sought for, a half-teaspoonful of Clay's fertilizer applied to the top of the soil of the pots, once a week, will bring gratifying results. E. G. Hill. Yucca Filamentosa. As a stately, noble, hardy flowering plant, that answers the purpose of a most desirable perennial, although it is practically an evergreen, there are indeed few plants that can surpass the baer's grass, or Spanish bayonet. Yucca filamentosa. The accompanying illus- tration shows what a beautiful garden, or park picture, a bold group of it makes when it is placed against a good back- ground of ornamental trees. The long lance shaped, sharp pointed, dull green leaves, radiating from the crown of the plant, have pale thread- like attachments on their edges. It comes into bloom about the first of July, a time when flowers are not at all abun- dant. The large, much branched, can- delabra-like panicle, with a central axis, sometimes five to seven feet in height, is thickly set with tKe creamy white bell shaped flowers, and sometimes they are slightly tinged with green on the outside. The effect of a group of this plant in full bloom on a moonlight night is most entrancing. Yucca filamentosa is not known in a wild state north of Virginia, but it is perfectly hardy in New York state and without protection. It thrives best in stiff, well drained soil, with full expo- sure to the sun. It rarely sets or ripens seeds with us, and that is due, we be- lieve, to the absence of the proper in- sects that accomplish the fertilization of the flowers in the south. Propagation is effected by division of the roots. Yucca angustifolia from the Missis- sippi valley, a very neat, but smaller flowering species, blooming a little earlier than the former, has nearly the same degree of hardihood and is well worthy of cultivation. John Dunbar. Law ITote. BUYING OECHIDS FROM ILLUSTRATIONS. The Belgian Tribunal of Commerce is at present .sitting in judgment on a case which interests orchid lovers, and par- ticularly English orchid growers, who anxiously await the final decision. An English amateur bought from a firm near Brussels five small plants for 30,000 francs (about $6,000), which were alleged to be rare varieties of ^ Odontoglossum crispum. The plants were not in flower at the time of pur- chase, and, according to the general custom, the contract was made on the strength of certain water color draw- ings purporting to be correct reproduc- tions of the five plants when in flower. In due course the plaintiff found that the flowers of the orchids he had bought had none of the superior qual- ities represented by the water color drawings, which formed the basis of the contract. The English amateur, through hi" counsel (M. Maurice Prison), asked the tribunal to decree the cancellation of the contract, alleging the non-existence of the rare qualities and the superior points which were asserted to exist Dy the seller at the time of the purchase. He (the amateur) considers that the orchids sold to him were not worth a tenth part of the price paid, and alleges that the water color drawings which were submitted to him were not truthful reproductions, but merely fancy pictures. M. Wauwermans, for the defendant, pleaded that the orchids might have been changed, if not by the plaintiff, at least by one of his staff, and that, under the circumstances, it is impos- sible to admit a cancellation of a sale regularly entered into by both parties. — Gardeners' Chronicle. YUCCA FILAMENTOSA IN HIGHLAND PARK, ROCHESTER, N. Y. igos. The American Florist. 531 HOUSE OF GENISTAS AT R. DREYER'S, WOODSIDE, N. Y. WITH THE GROWERS R. Dreyer, Woodside, N. Y. Great preparations for Easter have been made at the Dreyer establishments at Woodside and Newtown. At the former are several houses of lilies in good shape, and a house of genistas which look particularly promising. While the proprietor is just "betwixt and between" the abandonment of the Woodside houses and the expansion and completion of the Newtown establish- ment, the Easter trade has been well provided for, and the stock is as large as ever. At the Newtown plant are some fine houses of hydrangeas the full blooming of which for Easter is assured. Ficus elastica is also in excellent shape most of the plants being of "speci- men" quality. Mr. Dreyer was an early believer in Nephrolepis Scottii, and the stock of this fern is looking excellent. He says its great productive qualities have been well demonstrated in his houses. Small ferns, and palms of different varieties are to be seen here in fine condition. John Miesem, of Flushing, L. I., has a large stock of lilies for Easter. He has given particular attention to Lilium giganteum this season, and judging from the few flowers which have already shown the quality of the grow- ing, he will have a crop of this variety grand in quality. Lilium multiflorum and grandiflorum are also to be seen at this establishment in excellent shape for Easter. Azaleas, spirea, hydrangeas, and some genistas are also in prime condition. Paul Brummer, of Corona, L. I., will have a large stock of daisies for Easter, and quite a few azaleas. A. C. Canfield, Springfield, 111. The plant of A. C. Canfield, the only exclusively wholesale greenhouse estab- lishment in Springfield, is an interesting one. It is all new, covers 46,000 feet of glass with fourteen houses, and is a place of novelties and clever arrange- ments. One of the latter is the use of two large cisterns holding 25,000 to 30,000 gallons each to supply water for the greenhouses. City water is also at hand but the cistern supply is preferred, and a big steam pump gives an unusual pressure which is found extremely use- ful in keeping the stock free from in- sects and disease. Eoses and carna- tions are grown almost exclusively in the plant. There are a few ferns, but they are to be cleaned out as rapidly as possible. Steam heat is used and Mr. Canfield wishes to warn growers against the seductions of the "internal furnace" boiler. He has one which he declares worthless. An old fashioned tubular boiler is his reliance. His houses are all of iron frame construction, and be- tween the wide ones used for roses, nar- row ones for carnations are built. This method gives great heat economy. Nov- elties in both roses and carnations are tried out here. A house of Liberty, which has proved an excellent summer rose, but a troublesome winter variety is to be replaced with the new Rich- mond. A house of General MacArthur has given surprising results. It is on grafted stock, and Mr. Canfield thinks it much better than own root plants. The amount of blooms produced is mar- velous. The crop keeps up well all winter. The blooms did not sell well in St. Louis, where novelties, in Mr. Can- field's experience, are not very popular, but in Chicago, where red roses were scarce, $1 a dozen for 12-inch stemmed stock was easily obtained. There are three houses of American Beauty and one and one-half houses of Bride. The other staple roses are grown and Joost, Enchantress, Boston Market and Lawson carnations fill five houses. Nelson Fisher is highly esteemed by Mr. Canfield. Flamingo sells at high prices, 4 cents a bloom being obtained for it in St. Louis when Lawson and Enchan- tress were selling for 3 cents, but last winter the flowers were too scarce to make it pay. The first flowers were ob- tained in February. Sunbird, Marquisee's new yellow, is considered an excellent acquisition by Mr. Canfield. He will not build this spring, he says, as his present plant covers all the available ground. He recently severed his connection with the firm of Brown & Canfield, which con- ducted the principal retail store in Springfield, in order to devote all his time to the growing end of the business, and will aim at high quality more than at quantity. B. Hinode Florist Company. The preparations for Easter business made at the two establishments of the Hinode Florist Company, Woodside and Whitestone, L. I., have resulted in a fine stock. The lily stock aggre- gates about 25,000 pots, and the stock of other seasonable plants is quite gen- erous. Crimson Eambler roses, from grafted stock, are seen at Whitestone in splendid shape. Some of the bush specimens are among the finest to be seen anywhere. Hydrangeas also look particularly well, and azaleas, genistas, spirea, and bulbous stock are mute tes- timony of the care bestowed on them during growth. Dwarfed Japanese plants are, of course, in evidence here, and the collection numbers some fine specimens. BENCH OF HYDRANGEAS AT R. DREYER'S, WOODSIDE, N. Y. 532 The American Florist. April 15, Florists' Executive Board Meets. The annual meeting of the executive board of the Society of American Flo- rists and Ornamental Horticulturists was held at the New Willard hotel, Washington, D. C, on Tuesday, Wednes- day and Thursday, April 4, 5, 6, 1905. In the absence of President J. C. Vaughan, Vice-president J. E. Freeman occupied the chair. There were present also ex- president Phil. Breitmeyer, Treasurer H. B. Beatty, Secretary Wm. J. Stew- art; directors, H. M. Altick, Theo. Wirth, W. H. Elliott and E. V. Hallock; ex-presidents, Wm. E. Smith and W. F. phia, on "Landscape Gardening" or a kindred subject; one on "Helps to Floriculture in the South and South- west" (not yet assigned), and on "American Bulb Growing," by Prof. A. J. P-ieters. In addition, a competi- tion is to be arranged for, and prizes will be offered by Treasurer Beatty for the best essays on the subject of "The Ideal Employer." BOAKD FAVORS GREATER PUBLICITY. The consensus of opinion of the board favored a policy of broader publicity in the society's work, closer affiliation with the daily newspapers HOUSE OF CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSES AT THE HINODE FLORIST COMPANY'S, WHITESTONE, N. J.— See page 531. Gude; Prof. Galloway of the U. S. De- partment of Agriculture and Secretary Moseley of the Inter State Commerce committee. SOCIETY IN PEOSPEKOUS CONDITION. The report of the secretary indicated a continuous prosperous condition in all departments and the treasurer's report showed the largest cash balance on hand in the society's history. Various com- mittee reports were presented and ap- proved. Prof. Galloway addressed the board on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, offering the cooperation of the department in the arrangments for the entertainment and instruction of the society at the convention next August. TO HOLD. CONVENTION IN AUGUST. The program for the convention, so far as completed, provides for the cus- tomary opening exercises on the after- noon of Tuesday, August 15, and presi- dent's reception in the evening. Nom- ination and election of officers and other routine work of the society will share the morning sessions of Wednes- day and Thursday, with several papers on subjects of interest, and the even- ings of these two days will bo devoted to stereopticon lectures under the auspices of the Department of Agricul- ture. Among the papers presented will be one by Oglosby Paul of Philadel- and for fuller press reports than here- tofore, and the dissemination of general horticultural information in every com- munity of the country, 'particularly through the medium of the public schools. A bronze medal was appro- priated to be placed at the disposal of Miss S. B. Sipe for award to the school children of the city of Washington for the encouragement of horticulture. Favorable action was taken towards the appointment of a committee to re- port on the feasibility of preparing a concise and practical text-book for use by boards of education to be dissemi- nated through the various florists' clubs. The National Eifles Armory on G street, N. W., between 9th and 10th streets, was selected for the exhibition, the upper and lower halls to be used for this purpose, and the proffer of Car- roll hall, adjoining, was accepted for the use of the society for its meetings. Should the exhibition overflow the accommodations in the armory, an additional hall is available in the Masonic building. A fine special exhibit will be made by the Department of Agriculture, and a silver medal will be offered for the best display of cut flowers in vases. It was voted that the exhibition be al- lowed to remain open during the ses- sions of the society, as an experiment. George H. Cooke, recommended by the Washington Florists' Club, was duly riI)pointed superintendent of the exhi- bition. Wednesday afternoon was set apart for the bowling tournament, and Messrs. Phil. Hauswirth and John Westcott were appointed to act with the local sporting committee. The bowling alleys selected are located on 8th and E streets. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED. The following final resolutions were unanimously adopted: We, the members of the executive committee of the society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticultur- ists, in meeting assembled, regret the circumstances that have made neces- sary the absence of our president, J. C. Vaughan, and that we could not avail ourselves of his experience and wisdom in the deliberations of this committee. We wish to state, however, that his place was most ably and satisfactorily filled by our vice-president, J. E. Free- man, and we hereby wish to express to him our appreciation of his many kind- nesses while in and out of the chair. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every member of the Washington Florists' Club, and espe- cially to the accomplished president, W. F. Gude, for their untiring kindness and courtesies, and particularly for the delightful entertainment with its most beautiful decorations. And further, to the management of the New Willard hotel for their cour- tesies, and to the daily press for their full and accurate reports of our meet- ings. Finally, the committee is greatly im- pressed with the great work the Hon. James Wilson, Secretary of Agricul- ture, is doing along all the lines of hor- ticulture and the willingness of this department to co-operate with this society in every possible manner; and for the individual interest shown by Prof. B. T. Galloway during our stay. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. Illinois State Florists' Association. An important victory for florists of Illinois was won by L. Coatsworth, P. J. Foley and James Hartshorne before the appropriation committee of the state house of representatives at Springfield, 111., April 12. The bill rec- ognizing the Illinois State Florists' Association, and providing that the experiment station of the university at Champaign should begin an investiga- tion of the best methods of growing greenhouse flowers and vegetables, heating and constructing greenhouses, and growing ornamental outdoor plants, the cause and cure of fungous diseases, the methods of killing insects that attack these plants, etc., was reported to the house, with the recommendation that it pass. The amount of the appro- priation was cut from $30,000 to $15,- 000, $10,000 being provided for the first year and $5,000 for the next, instead of $20,000 and $10,000 respect- ively. This is not considered a great reduction, however, when compared with the treatment other requests for appropriations have received at the hands of this committee, which is estab- lishing a record for economy. Mr. Foley made a speech which con- 1905- Th E American Florist. 533 vinced the members that the cause of the florists was meritorious and that they needed help such as the state sci- entific department was extending to farmers and horticulturists. The action of other states in extending this aid to florists was pointed out and the pre- diction made that more scientific meth- ods of growing would decrease the retail price of flowers. The bill now must pass the house, which it will do with little trouble, having the commit- tee's approval, and then get through the senate, where it will have to undergo the scrutiny of another com- mittee. The feeling there, however, seems to be favorable. B, The White Fly, Ed. American Florist:— With regard to the white fly I wish to state that we have had some trouble with it on tomatoes under glass. I did not care to use hydrocyanic acid gas, so used ivory soap. I used two pounds of soap to twelve gallons of water dis- solved by steam and applied while luke- warm with a powerful handpump and Stott nozzle in the afternoon. The result was a total extermination of the fly and a slight damage and check to the tomato plants, which were rather soft. The tomato plants have recovered nicely and the fly is not to be seen. This after thirty days. I also noticed that a good hoseman can keep the fly at bay; they dislike forceful water about as much as the mealy bug. I think one- half pound of the above soap would have done as well and saved all the foliage. Fbed Windmilleb. [The Bureau of Entomology of the United States Department of Agricul- ture recommends hydrocyanic acid gas, but where the use of this is impossible or for some reason undesirable, sprays are recommended as follows: "Among the sprays, the best brands of whale-oil soap, used in the proportion of one to one and one-half ounces per gallon of water, have been found to destroy all of the white flies except the eggs, a small percentage of the nearly mature pupae, and from twenty-five to fifty per cent of the adults which escape the spray by flying from the plants. It is not advisable to syringe tomato plants in greenhouses at any time, when avoid- able, as syringing interferes with polli- nation and produces a damp atmosphere which promotes rot, but the injury by syringing may be as nothing compared with that which is caused daily by the insects. When the use of hydrocyanic acid gas is impractical, an all-night fumigation with a tobacco extract is recommended, followed during the next day by a syringing with a solution of whale-oil soap or its equivalent." Ed.] Good Plants For Shady Places. Ed. American Florist:— What is the best annual or perennial to plant on the northwest side of house where there is not much sun? What is the best climbing annual to sow to cover a picket fence situation with plenty of sun? Subscribeb. Calendulas grow and flower in shady situations better than any other annuals I know. Calendulas are very easily grown; the seed can be sown in the open ground in the spring, where the plants are to remain and they will bloom very early in the summer and continue in bloom until frost sets in. The calen- dulas vary in color from ivory to the deepest orange. The two best varieties are Calendula grandiflora sulphuria and C. Eanunculoides. In perennials for shady places there is more room for choice than in annuals, and of the fol- lowing three it is hard to say which would give the greater satisfaction not knowing the extent of the intended planting: Aquilegia (columbine mixed varieties), Spirsea filipendula, white, S. palmata, rose, and Anemone Pennsyl- vanica. The latter flowers from June until August and for that reason, to- gether with the ease with which it can be grown, I would prefer it before the others. Convolvulus, (morning glory), is a very good annual for covering a fence and is of more rapid growth than anything else, but if the fence is only an ordinary picket fence tall nasturtiums would probably be more satisfactory because of the brightness of their flowers. Beside these two there is another beau- tiful climbing plant, Cobaa scandens, though not an annual strictly speaking. Nevertheless if a greenhouse or hotbed is available for starting the seeds, which ought to be placed edgeways and merely covered with soil, this is one of the most beautiful climbers and exceed- ingly well suited for covering fences. David McIntosh. .ffisculus Parviflora. The accompanying illustration shows well the extreme beauty of the flower and foliage of this most desirable shrub. That it is a desirable subject is testi- fied by everyone who has seen a good August. It is also known under the names of Pavia macrostachya and P. alba. It is of comparatively easy cul- ture, thriving best in a good deep, moist loam. It is also perfectly hardy in this section. Long Island, N. Y. W. H. Waite. Catalogues Eeceived. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., orchids; Morrisville Nursery, Morris- ville, Pa., ornamental trees and shrubs; George H. Peterson, Paterson, N. J., roses, hedge plants, etc.; East Bridge- water Dahlia Gardens, East Bridge- water, Mass., dahlias; C. Frets & Sons, Boskoop, Holland, nursery stock; Bay State Nurseries, North Abington, Mass., herbaceous perennials and nur- sery stock; C. Petrick, Ghent, Belgium, plants; Sackett Brothers Nurseries, Lebanon Springs, N. Y., nursery stock; George Egger, Jaffa, Palestine, flower bulbs and roots; The Donaldson Com- pany, Warsaw, Ky., nursery stock; Perry's Hardy Plant Farm, Winchmore Hill, London, N., Eng., hardy plants, aquatics, etc.; Kroeschell Brothers Com- pany, Chicago, greenhouse boilers; Harlan P. Kelsey, Boston, Mass., hardy American plants; The Munson Greenhouses, Denison, Tex., green- house and bedding plants; Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O., landscape architecture, plants, etc.; The William Scott Company, Corfu, N. Y., chrysanthemums; Leesley Brothers Nursery, Chicago, nur- sery stock; Peterson Nursery, Chicago, nursery stock; Joseph Bancroft & Son, Cedar Falls, la., seeds and plants; New Haven Nurseries, New Haven, Mo., nur- sery stock; The Collegeville Green- I ^^^L-tf ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^1 ^^H ^^Zf? *. r^^^^^^^^^^H H)^ '"*''■ ^ ^H ^S^'*~-^ w^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^l Wg/ ik^ m ^H H- "" < . ^ ^a^^^^^^^^H ■f^-^ H ^E/:'•J^''^4^ K :• ?SM ^H E/'..>:.4 '^'^^^^^^^^H K^^^l H B^'iit ^ ^^^^B^''''' .^c^^l I^sSk 9p<^^jHy Bm ■Wi^^^^i^l ^^^^^tb.v i. ivL\'nflD I^^^^Bih ^-'^ i^M ^^^ ^ISt^^^A ^^b^d^^H ^^^^^^^HUK . M^. •'^aL ^H mk 1 ^^H^hV H m m^ iESCULUS PARVIFLORA. specimen in flower. For grouping in shrubberies it is very effective, but it is seen at its best when planted on a lawn where it can develop equally on all sides. ^sculus parviflora is a native of the southern states and flowers in July and houses, Collegeville, Pa., vegetable seeds; Spruyt & Company, Utrecht, Netherlands, vegetable, agricultural seeds, etc.; Raynbird & Company, Ltd., Basingstoke, Eng., seed corn, farm seeds, etc.; Frank Kadlec, Chicago, hardy plants, seeds, bulbs, etc. 534 The American Florist. April 75, Easter Stock at Philadelphia. Godfrey Aschmann in his nursery, built as they do them in Ghent, sur- rounded on all sides by dwellings, has a splendid lot of Easter stock of the standard sorts that everybody wants. His leader is azaleas and the variety Mme. Van der Cruyssen. It would be hard to find a prettier lot of medium sized plants than are to be seen here. They are just right in point of time. Two houses of hydrangea, mostly Otak- sa, are also in fine condition. A house of cinerarias is very showy, the strains being the best imported seed. They should sell on sight. There is also a large block of spirea well set with spikes of bloora. Out in the frames are to be seen thousands of daffodils and hya- cinths, the latter from selected bulbs. In addition to the Easter stock every nook and corner is filled with young stock waiting for room to expand in a week or two into salable sizes. Moon flowers are a specialty and are handled by the thousand. Geraniums, salvias, begonias, are other leaders and are grown in quantity. Last summer a number of the houses were torn down and replaced by more modern struc- tures of Lord & Burnham material. Three thousand araucarias will arrive from abroad in May. These with ken- tias also imported keep the room filled up during the summer. A new delivery wagon right up to date in every respect, decorated on each side with pic- tures of azaleas and araucarias, is the- latest acquisition and has a new house all to itself. In July Mr. Aschmann starts on his annual tour to Europe, all his stock being personally selected. Wm. Meckey offers hydrangeas, daisies and genistas, large blocks of each. He grows all he has room for, filling five large houses, and never has enough. The stock is very popular, being all in 6-inch pots and as alike as peas in a pod. Thou- sands of pot roses fill the houses imme- diately after Easter. One wonders where they come from, but Mr. Meckey has a way of storing them in cold houses that works, as the plants are always just right when the demand is greatest. George Anderson has his usual fine stock of longiflorums and offers nothing else, but these will keep him busy. His made up stock is very fine, in fact, the best we have seen. Robert Scott & Son at Sharon Hill show the visitor a house of Ramblers in fine form, being exceptionally well budded and tied down so as to present a mass of color. Five thousand pots of Easter lilies well grown in every respect are a sight. It will certainly task the transportation facilities of the establishment to deliver them. A lot of spirea and plants of gardenia com- plete the assortment. These latter are fine and the only stock of the kind in town. .T. W. Colflesh is strong in daisies, cinerarias, lilies, hydrangeas, azaleas and bulbous stock. A house of Jacque- minot is just in for cutting. There arc also some bargains in decorative palms. The Hugh Graham Company at Logan grow a few things by the thousand. Their leader is azaleas, of which they have seven thousand plants. Three- fourths of this stock is Mme. Van der Cruyssen, mostly in sizes ranging from 75 cents to $2, but some large speci- mens marked $15 are the finest we have ever seen. There are also some ten thou- sand lilies, a very clean and even lot. Spirea is also seen in quantity, the vari- ety Superba, which we think is the best. It certainly is pretty but grows very tall. A house of Brunner in boxes for cutting look to be just right. This is grand stock and has the field to itself. There are quantities of hyacinths from fine size bulbs, named varieties, very choice stock, and timed- to the day. Wm. Smith has some fine large azaleas a little above the aver- age. They have sold well. His stock of lilies is good, though short, and there is also a goodly assortment of bulbous stock. J. Coles is prouci of his geraniums and heliotrope; he also offers lilies and a lot of neat azaleas, medium sizes. GrifSn Brothers, of Frankford, say they have azaleas and lilies and have them nice, while J. Koehler & Son offered a varied stock of lilies, hydran- geas, spireas, cinerarias and bulbous stock. K. Floral Lighthouse at the Los Angeles Floral Festival.— See page 635. A .Good Railroad Gardening Scheme. The floral department of the Cana- dian Pacific railway is issuing attract- ive folders containing, with the gen- eral information given, the following sentence: "We have conducted the flower scheme for seven years. This spring there will be at least a million tulips, crocuses and narcissus at the stations across Canada, to brighten, beautify and make home-like your environments." Perhaps there is no other department of the Canadian Pacific railway which has enlarged so rapidly as the floral, which is under the direction of N. Stewart Dunlop, tax and insurance commissioner of the company. Last autumn it sent bulbs to station agents, section men and other employes, from one end of the system to the other. Some were for outdoor planting, and are expected to bloom this spring; oth- ers were for pots and boxes indoors, that they might bloom during the past winter. As a result of this generous distribution, there will be one million tulips, etc., flowering along the system this spring. Before the department was established, the only flowers and plants along the company's various lines were those planted and cultivated at the expense of those agents who wished theih for their own enjoyment. Now the company bears all expense in connection with the purchase of thou- sands of the best bulbs procurable, and not only sends them to every employe who wishes them, but also issues fold- ers giving information. In addition to this, seeds are sent every spring to employes along the system who have exhibited an interest in flower culture. For this year the money appropriation made by the company to its floral department is almost double that of last year, so that the coming summer should see the stations on the Canadian Pacific railway more attractive than ever. The seeds — numbering over 25,000 packages — are being sent out now, and include as fine a collection as any gar- dener of the most refined taste could wish. Mr. Dunlop, to whose energies and fondness for flowers the success of the department is due, tells those to whom his circulars are sent to surround their station, section house or office building with pretty flowers, so that not only the employes may enjoy the fragrance and brilliancy of the blooms, but that passengers on entering sta- tions from Vancouver to St. John may be welcomed by the beauty of flowers — London (Ont.) Advertiser. Prize for Botanical Composition. The Frankfort News states that the prize founded in honor of the celebrated Geneva family of botanists, De Candolle, is now offered by the physics and natural history society, of Geneva, Switzerland. The subject will always be a description of a species or family of plants. Members of the society are not permitted to compete, and limita- tions as to nationality are not made. The essays may be written in Latin, German, French, English, or Italian, and must be transmitted to the presi- dent of the society before January 16, 1906. Working for the Other Fellow. I happen to think of a friend on the road who frequently says that aa long as you are working for the other fellow, you might as well make up your mind to do the work as the other fellow wants It done. Of course If you do not want to do things that way you have the American privilege of quitting the job. But after you quit a tew times you begin to And jobs scarce, and you also And there are some disagreeable features In all of them. Then It Is time to make up your mind that the successful man must be patient in many things and that threatening to resign Is a poor bluff to make. If you think that any feature of the system is wrong, present your argument every time. The manager will always listen to reason. If he does not, ha will not be manager long.— Commercial Bul- letin. igo5. The American Florist. 535 FLORAL DESIGNS FOR THE FUNERAL OF THE MEXICAN AMBASSADOR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MARCH 28. (J. H. Small & Sons, Washington, D. C, artists.) THE RETAIL TRADE The violets, fair and shyly hid, Beneath our wandering feet we'll crunch. We do not prize them as we did When they were 50 cents a bunch. Novelties front. Place your surplus lines attractively. ROTJTE and check up your deliveries ahead. Not so strenuous as to be curt to your customers. Newness and beauty are keynotes of Easter. Dress your show in original style. Neat packages and despatch combine to make fair flowers acceptable and fine flowers irresistible. You will see or hear from all at Easter. Thank your steady patrons and solicit regular orders from the chance ones. Los Angeles Floral Festival. The Los Angeles floral festival, which lasted March 28 to 31 inclusive, was created for the benefit of the Temple church and was mainly an amateur and advertising affair. Our illustration of a floral lighthouse shows one of the best features. This was made by the Vawter company and contained 40,000 carna- tion blooms. The only other notable feature was the background of the plat- form, which was entirely decorated with calla blooms, perhaps 5,000 in number. The plant department of the Germain Seed Company made a display of arau- carias and ferns. Considering the very mediocre nature of the exhibits outside of those mentioned, the show was well attended. It would seem best when floral festivals are so strongly exploited as this was to the public that the pro- fessional florists and nurserymen, or ofiicers of the local society, take hold and see that a creditable display is made. Otherwise the public will resent the humbug. Paul De Longpre, now at Hollywood, Cal., the floral painter, exhibited a dozen beautiful specimens of his work. He is no doubt the greatest living flower painter. Standing Wreaths. The standing wreaths here shown were executed by J. H. Small & Sons for the funeral of Senor Don Manuel de Azpiroz, the Mexican ambassador to the United States. Orchids, roses, Har- risii lilies and lily of the valley, with palm leaves, were used in their composi- tion. The wreaths were of extra large size and were from four to five feet in height. S. E. Cheyenne, Wto. — The annual meet- ing of the stockholders of the Frontier Park Association will be held at the ofiice of the company in Cheyenne, April 22, at 3 p. m. North Brookfield, Mass. — Eobert Miller, recently of Butte, Mont., has leased the E. A. Lamfrey plant, which heretofore was used for forcing cucum- bers, and will devote it to rose growing. New York. MARKET IS STRONGER. Last Saturday and Monday the mar- ket rallied considerably, and values in some lines increased. On Tuesday there was a little reaction, but on the whole the market may now at mid-week be said to be stronger and its trend up- ward. Demand is still away below the normal for this time of year, but some comfort is taken from the fact that it is better than for three or four weeks. Koses were first to show signs of recov- ery, and special Bride and Bridesmaid have moved up a point or two. Amer- ican Beauty still lags somewhat, but are moving better in comparison with the business of a week ago. Carnations are not faring so well, and prices are unimproved. The influx is still heavy, and while a shortage in cut is expected there are no immediate signs of it. Bulbous stock continues plentiful and the quality in a general way is very good. Tulips are particularly fine. Daf- fodils are not bringing much, the ship- ments from the south being large, and hard to clear. Violets are shortening up, but arrivals do not move easily, and prices are the same as quoted a week ago. Lilies are plentiful, and when of good quality command a respectable figure. Callas are profuse, and lower grades hard to clear. For good stock as high as a dollar a dozen is obtained. Pansies are plentiful, but are not taken so freely and fair stock is bringing as low as a dozen bunches for a quarter. Orchids move well, and the market is not over crowded with them. Cattleyas command as high as $60 per hundred. 536 The American Florist. April /J, Sweet peas are plentiful and it must be very fine stock to bring more than 75 cents per dozen. Smilax is in good demand and sells well at quoted prices. Asparagus plumosus also is taken freely. Of this quite a lot is coming from Florida in good quality and condition. The Easter problem is on everyone's tongue, and the belief is general, that cut stock will shorten up in time, and potted stock will not be too plentiful. The market, April 12. — The market is very slow, showing no improvement. NOTES. Wm. H. Siebreeht is handling some well flowered magnolia branches. Wm. Engreen, of Aqueduct, is build- ing three new Dietsch greenhouses. Becent openings now make a total of thirty-five florists in thirty contin- uous Broadway blocks. Wm. Ghormley has completed his preparations for Easter and will have his growers' "best" in all lines for the holiday season. The American Institute of New York announces that the annual dahlia show will be held September 27 and 28, and the chrysanthemum show October 31 to November 3. John Gunther is again at his desk in the olfice of his brother, Wm. H. Gunther, the 29th street wholesale flo- rist, and has completely recovered from his recent attack of typhoid. Eetail florists' windows are taking on an Easter appearance. The banking of flowering plants seems to be a popular scheme, genistas in some cases, and aza- leas in others, being favored plants. Traeudly & Schenck are getting their 28th street store in readiness for their big stock of Easter goods. They will, as usual, be well prepared for any legiti- mate demand that may be made of them. The sinking fund commissioners have authorized the commissioner of street cleaning to allow flower dealers to use the spare space in the old Clinton mar- ket in the early morning hours during the spring. Jos. S. Fenrich, the 30th street whole- sale florist, was married April 5 to Miss Mollie Le Moult, daughter of A. Le Moult, the Bowery florist, and is receiv- ing the congratulations of his friends in the trade. The beautiful specimens of the Crim- son Eambler rose exhibited at the New York Florists' Club on Monday evening were on view afterwards in the win- dow of John Young's store and were a great attraction to passers-by. At the meeting of the New York Florists' Club Monday evening J. B. Nugent, Jr., chairman of the house com- mittee, again gave an object lesson in carving, the company getting liberal cuts of a fine hot bird in record time. Dr. N. L. Britton, president of the horticultural section of the American Institute of New York, lectured Wednesday evening at the institute. The lecture title was, "An Evening with Cacti," and lantern slides were used in illustration. Eeed & Keller will in the future man- ufacture their own metal wreaths, hav- ing recently bought the machinery and auxiliaries of the florists' supply por- tion of the business of Frank Netchert. The firm now manufacture their own wire work, basket work and metal work, and claim they are the only firm doing this. H. C. SteinhofE, of West Hoboken, N. J., has some grand plants of metro- sideros, bottle brush, for his Easter trade. His lilies are just right for Easter, as also are his azaleas, having an ample stock of both. His trained Crimson Eambler roses, of which he has a big stock, are in the pink of condi- tion for the holiday trade. He reports Easter bookings very heavy. ' At the establishment of W. Kellog, in Astoria, L. I., the Bertha Eath white carnation is the principal attraction. There is a large house full of this vari- ety, which, however, owing to a pro- longed season of cutting, is not looking its best just now. Sufficient is to be seen to show its free blooming quali- ties, and the regularity of its beautiful snow white blooms. A great many cut- tings are being taken from the plants in preparation for its dissemination in the near future. In the other houses the stock is of a miscellaneous character, including small ferns, fuchsias in some quantity, three houses of Easter lilies, and a good stock of coleus, among it some beautiful new varieties. Philadelphia. Market conditions are much the same as last week except that the immense shipments of southern daffodils have almost ceased. Some of the later vari- eties will continue for a time but the glut is over. There are still a good many of the imported stocks in the hands of the growers which the cool weather of the past week will enable them to hold until Easter. Two weeks ago the bulbous stock looked likely to show a serious loss, as it was thought impossible to hold it, but it has moved so slowly lately that the growers say they can control it even if it should get warm. Beauty are not running very good, there being a great many ragged flow- ers and deformed buds that don't open. Prices the same as last week. Maid, Bride and Liberty are cutting fine, as is also Golden Gate, which is now at its best. There are a few Jacqueminot about, really good stock, but it has trouble to hold its own with the Liberty; $12 is asked for the best. Carnations are a little on the wane with prices the same as a week ago. Lawson are showing the effects of too much sun, being in many cases badly bleached. Violets are going fast, the single stock being now very small. There is likely to be nothing but doubles for Easter, and these away below the standard. The Easter stock is very interesting at this time. The dealers are busy at the greenhouses selecting the balance of their stock and watching the progress of that already ordered. Prices are about the same as last season, lilies ranging from 8 to 12 cents per bud; spirea $3, $4, $5, $6 per dozen, and some special made up plants at $1 to $2 each. Hydrangeas from $3 to $12 per dozen, and larger stock up to $2.50 to $3 each. Azaleas at all prices from 75 cents to $15. Mme. "Van der Cruys- sen, the most popular variety, is to be had in quantity, in fact most all stocks are at least half of this kind. Eambler roses are fine everywhere, and all other lines of stock seem quite up to the best standard of previous years. CLUB MEETING. The principal topic at the April meet- ing of the Florists' Club was the Doro- thy Faust chrysanthemum. A gentle- man said he could prove that it was certainly McArthur and Wm. Leroig, who is handling the stock, thought the Florists' Club should take action, but this, after considerable discussion, was thought not to be the province of the club, so the matter was dropped. The members, however, who were familiar with Mr. Faust's flower as it is known here were loud in its praises as being by far the best late white. Some who had known the McArthur said that it shook its petals very easily, for which fault it had long ago been discarded, while Dorothy Faust was a splendid keeper and a first class shipping flower, which after all is the greatest test. The Case discussion did not take place, as the essayist failed to be pres- ent. Arrangements were made for a committee to set in motion the selection of a bowling team to represent the club at Washington. This committee will meet soon and submit plans which it is hoped will bring the best men to the front. NOTES OF THE TKABE. Harry Faust says he is overrun with letters about his new chrysanthemum. The Leo Niessen Company are mak- ing great preparations for Easter, which they expect will be a record breaker with them. They will have an espe- cially fine lot of cut lilies and are already booking large orders. At the market Manager Meehan says the outlook is fine and they confidently expect a large business, their growers reporting a fine stock with longiflorum, ealla lilies and carnations as leaders. "Keep your eye on us," says Mana- ger Muth of the Philadelphia Cut Flower Company. "We will have double the stock of last season and already have orders for much of it." H. Bayersdorfer is too busy to talk much these days, but he is great on getting orders. The stock here is tre- mendous and so varied that the visitor is constantly running up against some- thing that just fills the bill and in con- sequence gets on that very necessary sheet. Berger & Company are handling the stock of the Philadelphia Carnation Company, who are also cutting some extra fine sweet peas. The cut from this place at Easter will be very large. The Philadelphia Cut Flower Company is receiving some fine Asparagus plu- mosus from Florida. E. C. Hayden, secretary and treasurer of the company, has recovered from his recent illness sufSciently to appear at his desk the major part of the week. Manager Wm. J. MXith is enthusiastic as regards Easter trade and says the company will have some very fine stock to offer. K. Baltimore. WEATHER CONTROLS MARKET. In the past week there has been a very considerable volume of trade done in cut flowers, but the supply was so much greater than the demand that the market was never cleared completely out. The town is full of jonquils, daf- fodils and narcissus from the south, and every thoroughfare and by-way is filled with the itinerant vendors crying these beautiful but too abundant blooms. igos. The American Florist. 537 Then came a sudden setback, and for three days we went back to winter, with a great drop in temperature, kill- ing frosts, and a whirl of snow. This was not bad for the eastern stuff, which is coming along at a gallop, but it lightened the supply, and as the new week opens there is more inquiry than can be met. Carnations continue in good request and there is an abundance of them; violets are practically over, and such as come in are so poor as to be practically worthless. A good many lilies, not of the best quality, are being inarketed, but the consensus of opinion is that they will be quite short before the holiday requirements are on us. This is true also of azaleas, very largely so of hyacinths; and if, as is naturally now to be expected, there follows this cool snap an interval of high temper- ature, all the stuff for Easter will be so unduly advanced that it will be dif- ficult to meet seasonable needs. Out- of-door stuff is coming, too, at a rapid pace. NOTES. One Charles street store reports fif- teen bulb and nursery men from Hol- land and Belgium calling in a week. There has been a good deal of dissat- isfaction, it is reported, with the qual- ity of bulbous stuff supplied this mar- ket, and it is questionable whether orders will be as large as in previous years, but our visitors are some of them, perhaps, as much concerned about collection of old scores as they are to secure new orders. The auction sales of imported stuff have begun, and considerable quanti- ties are gotten off, many of the pur- chasers having only the haziest ideas of the material they are securing and the treatment it needs. Other harbingers of spring are our friends from across the great waters, who have already "arrived" in num- bers. S. B. Cleveland, O. TILE VERSUS WOOD BENCHES. A keen interest in everything per- taining to benches and bench material for greenhouses led the writer to pay a visit to the carnation establishment of Bate Brothers, East Cleveland, O., to inspect their new tile bench, the inventor of which is the senior member of the firm, Mr. Guy Bate. The new system of benching was installed in a couple of houses late last fall and planted to carnations. Wood benches were planted at the same time to afford a comparison, the benches in each case being planted at the same time, October 25. The plants were rather small and had been frozen several times in the field before being benched. The firm always had an idea that tile benches would prove superior in every way for carnations, and the result in favor of their tile bench has exceeded their most sanguine expectations. The plants in tile benches show a marked difference over the others, in vigor of growth and productiveness. The claim is put forth that the flowers mature more quickly on the tile bench than on wood, as the following comparison evi- dently shows: From 2,000 plants planted on tile benches 11,750 flowers were cut from November 1 to April 1. From the same amount planted on wood benches 6,300 flowers were cut in the same time. Two thousand plants planted on wood benches August 1 yielded 10,000 flowers up until April 1. From these compari- sons it is easily seen the tile bench went ahead of the others. No doubt if the plants were ' ' set in " in August and in good shape the yield would be enor- mous. The varieties used in each case were Joost. The great advantage in the tile bench is its practically ever- lasting qualities. The firm are receiv- ing several large orders for the bench through the Cleveland Cut Flower Com- pany, of which they are members. NOTES. Business has picked up sUghtly the past week, carnations are getting scarcer and prices have gone up a notch. Koses remain about the same, but a scarcity is looked for around Easter. From the present outlook there will be lots of bulb stock and pot plants. The Cleveland Cut Flower Company are handling an extra fine line of pansies and sweet peas. Smith & Fetters had their grand open- ing on Monday, April 10, in their new store, 169 Euclid avenue, and the dis- play was magnificent. They certainly have one of the most beautiful and artistically arranged flower establish- ments in the country. The Ohio Floral Company, Edmond Rudersdorf, manager, is sending in some choice American Beauty; their Bride and Maid are extra fine, too. George Bate is wearing a smile. It 's the first and a girl. Visitor: Ed. Fancourt, of S. S. Pen- nock's, Philadelphia, Pa. Echo. Washington, D. C. A cool wave having reached us, indi- cations are that much more stock will be saved for Easter than was antici- pated during the warm spell of last month. The retail market braced up considerably during the past week, there being a number of social events that called for decorations, a large amount of funeral work and a brisk counter trade on Saturday. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, S. A. F. The presence of the gentlemen of the executive committee of the Society of American Florists created a pleasant zephyr of interest among the local craftsmen. In these days of ennui, spring fever and other seasonable ail- ments which are epidemic along the Potomac, the coming of such bright and breezy men as Beatty, Breitmeyer, Stewart and Altick; of Elliott, Hallock and Wirth, was as showers to the parched land. THE BANQUET. On the night of April 5, the visiting members of the executive committee were the guests of honor at a banquet given by the Washington Florists' Club in the banquet hall of the New Willard hotel. Vice-president Freeman of the S. A. F. was toastmaster, and seated at his right was ex-Pres. Breitmeyer; at his left Prof. Galloway, chief of the bureau of plant industry, XJ. S. Depart- ment of Agriculture. Among others present were President W. F. Gude and Vice-President Henlock of the Florists' Club; W. R. Smith, superintendent U. S. botanic gardens; E. A. Mosley, secre- tary interstate commerce commission; George C. Shaffer, Peter Bisset, Charles McCauley, Duncan Finlayson, A. F. Faulkner, John Robertson, Joseph Free- man, Jr., Lewis Freeman, F. B. Foote, John Hammer and J. A. Philipps. After good progress had been made with the menu, which was up to the high standard which has made the name of the Willard a synonym for good liv- ing, speaking began. Happy and appro- priate responses were made to the calls of Toastmaster Freeman by Messrs. Breitmeyer, Elliott, Altick, Beatty, Stewart, Hallock and Wirth; and by Prof. Galloway, W. H. Smith, W. F. Gude, E. A. Mosley, D. Finlayson and others. The members of the committee spoke feelingly of their reception by the Washington florists. The venerable W. R. Smith extolled the dignity of the craft and said that the florists were missionaries for the uplifting of mankind. Prof. Galloway favored the cultivation of a taste for flowers among children and made mod- est mention of some of the things his bureau is doing. Among the last though not the least of the speakers was E. A. Mosley, who is well qualified to discourse on rates and kindred topics. The decoration, by J. H. Small & Sons, was a handsome affair, the center- piece being of Tom Field roses with a wreath of Bridesmaid and other roses in vases and Prosperity carnations on the cloth. Though prevented from at- tending the banquet by a previous en- gagement, J. H. Small, Jr., said that ho would feel it a pleasure and a privilege to furnish the decoration. The evening's enjoyment was closed with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." Little, but oh my, is the impres- sion left by Treasurer Beatty. On the day spent by the committee in viewing the halls for the purpose of selecting a meeting place for the convention, he gave an elaborate luncheon at the New Willard to the members of the party. Much regret was expressed at the absence of President Vaughan. Though Vice-President Freeman denies the soft impeachment, he seems to have had large experience as a toast- master. FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. The regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club was held on the night of April 4. There was a good attendance and a number of new members were admitted. Considerable business of a routine nature was transacted and plans were perfected for the entertainment of the members of the executive commit- tee. NOTES. Clarke Brothers have a house of fine Carnot roses coming in for Easter. Minder Brothers have a nice stock of lilies and hydrangeas. Hammer & Sous have put in a new boiler to furnish power for their pot- tery works. They have good Easter stocks in lilac and spirea and a large stock of bedding plants. George C. Shaffer has been quite busy with table decorations and funeral work and is carrying a fine stock of cut flowers. J. D. Blackistone has just returned from New York, where he went to pur- chase Easter stock. The selection of George H. Cooke for superintendent of the convention ex- hibit gives general satisfaction. S. E. 538 The American Florist. April 15, DREER'S HARDY PERENNIALS FOR SUMMER' CUT FLOWERS If you are not interested in a general line of Hardy Perennials, but have use for summer cut flowers you should consider at least the following leaders, which are the cream of the best sorts for summer cuttings; you will find them profitable for this purpose aswrell as being an attraction to your grounds. We have a large stock and the plants offered are all of such size that they will give the best pos- sible returns. For a complete list of this class of plants as well as all other seasonable stock see our Current 'Wholesale List. Anemone Japonlca. Not the usual winter killed class of stock, but good vigorous plants growing in 3-inch pots. Japonlca. red. Alba, white, lady Ardllaune. extra large white. Oueen Charlotte, beautiful La France pink double, and Whirlwind, double white. 75c per dozen; S6.00 per 100. Anemone Prince Henry. Large double rich deep pink flowers. A fine new introduction $3.00 per dozen ; S15.00 per 100. Perdoz. 100 Achillea, The Pearl, strong 3-in. pots $ 75 S 5.00 AsclepiasTuberosa, strong lyr. old roots 75 6.00 Asters hardy in var. strong 3-in. pots. 1.00 8.00 " Edna Mercia; a fine new pink var. 2.00 15.00 " Grandiflorus; large flowered late blue 2.00 15.00 Boltonia Latisquama, 4-in. pots 75 6.00 " Asteroides, 4-in. pots 75 6.00 Campanula Moeheimi, 3-in. pots 1.25 10.00 " Pyramidalis, strong 1 yr. clumps 1.00 8.00 Caryopteris Mastacantha, 3-in. pots.... 75 6.00 Chrysanthemum Shasta Daisy, 2^-10- pots 60 4.00 Chrysanthemum Maximum Triumph 3-in pots 75 6.00 Cimicifuga Simplex (rare) strong plants 3.50 25.00 Clematis Recta, strong 3 year old 1.50 13.00 Coreopsis Lanceolata, heavy 4-in. pots.. 75 5.00 Delphinium Formosura, strong 4-in. pots 75 6.C0 ;' ' Belladonna (rare) very free flowering 2.50 20.00 Dianthus Latifolius Atrococoineus,2M- inchpots 60 4.00 Digitalis Gloxiniaeflora, 4-in. pots 75 6. CO Doronicum Austriacum, 3-in. pots l.OO 8.00 Excelsum, 3-in. pots 1.00 8.00 Erigeron Coeruleus Grandiflorus, 3-in pots 1.00 8.00 Eupat:rium Ageratoides. 4-in. pots 75 6.00 *' Coelestinum, 3-in. pot.s.... 75 6.00 Feverfew Little Gem, 2M-in. pots 60 4.00 Funkia Subcordata Alba. 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 GaillardiaGrandiflora, heavy 4-inpots.. 75 6.00 Gypsophila Paniculata, strong 1 year oldroots 75 6.C0 Eelenium Autumnale Superba, 4-in. pots 75 6.00 Pumilum, 3-in. pots 1.00 8.00 " " Magniflcum, 3-in. pots 1.25 10.00 Helianthus Multiflorus Fl. PI., strong. 75 6.00 " " Maximus, strong 75 6.00 " Maximiliana, strong 75 6.00 Meteor, strong 75 6.00 Soleil d'Or, strong 75 6.00 Wolley Dod, strong l.OJ 8.00 Heliopsis Pitcherianus, 4-in. pots 1.00 8.0J HENRY A. DREER, Per doz. Heliopsis Scaber Major, 4-ln. pots $1.00 Hollyhocks, Dreer buperb Double in separate colors 1.25 Hollyhocks, Dreer Superb Double In choice mixture 1.00 Hypericum Moserianum, 3-in. pots.... 1.00 Iberis Sempervirens, 3-in. pots 75 Iris Kaempteri, 24 choice named var. 1.25 finest mixed 1.00 " Germanica, 13 choica name var. . " " flnemixed Lobelia Cardinalis, strong 4-in. pots. . . Lychnis Chalcedonica, strong 3-in pts. " " alba, strong 4-in 2.00 1.00 75 pots " " Eubra, Fl. PI. strong 3-in. pts. " Viscaria Splendens. strong 4-in. pots Lysimachia Clethroides, strong 4-in pts Myosotis Palustris Semperflorens, strong 3-in. pots '. ... " Alpestris Grandiflora, strong clumps 50 Pseonies in choice varieties; see cata- logue for varieties 1.50 Penstemon Gentianoides, 3-in. pots 1.00 Physostegia Virginica, strong 4-in. pts. 75 " " alba, strong 4-in. pots Perennial Phloxes, 25 finest varieties. . Pinks Hardy, 6 best varieties, 4-in, pts. Pyrethrum XJliginosum, strong plants. Rudbeckia Golden Glow, strong 4-in. pots " Purpurea, strong 4-in. pots. Scabiosa Caucaslca, strong 3-in. pots .. " " alba, strong 3.in. pots Solidago Rigida, strong 4-in. pots 1.26 " " strong 4-in. pots 75 Spirjea Aruncus, clumps 1.00 '* Chinensis, clumps 125 " Filipendula, H. pL, 4-in pots.. 75 " Glgantea, clumps 1.25 " Palmata, clumps 1.00 " '• Elegans, strong 4-in. pots 75 100 J8.00 10.00 8.00 8.C0 6.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 6,00 600 6.00 15.00 8.00 6.00 50 4.00 4.00 12.00 8.00 600 75 75 75 75 75 1.00 1.00 1.00 6.00 5.00 600 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 8.00 10.0) 6.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 Perdoz. 100 Spiraea Ulmaria, strong 4-in. pots $ 75 $ 6.00 fl. pi., strong 4-in. pts. 75 6.00 Statice Eximia, strong 3-in. pots 75 6.00 '* Gmelini, strong 3-in. pots 75 6.00 " Latifolia, strong 3-in. pots 75 6.00 Stokesia Cyanea, strong 3-in. pots 1.00 5.00 Sweet Williams, strong 4-in. pots 60 4.00 " " large clumps 75 6.00 Thalictrum Aquilegitolium Atropur- purea, 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 Thalictrum Aquilegiafolium Albam^ 4-in pots 2.00 15.00 Thalictrum Aquilegilolium Roseum 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 TroUius Aurantiacus, 4-in. pots 1.50 10.00 " Europaeus, 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 " Japonicus Excelsior, 4-in. pts. 1.50 10.00 Orange Globe, 4-in. pots ... - 2.50 18.00 Tritoma Pfltzerii.strong per 1000 $50.00 1.00 6.00 '■ Coralina " ■' " 50.00 1.00 6.00 " Macowani; ' 75.00 1.00 8.0O " Uvaria Gra'diflora, str'ng per 1000 ••....50.00 1.00 6.00 Valeriana Coccinea, 4-in. pots 1.00 8 00 " alba, 4-in. pots... 1.00 8.00 Officinalis, 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 (INCORPORATED) 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. CBRYSANTBEMUMS ^ST^ EARLY. Yellow. —R. Halliday, Monrovia. White.— Polly Rose, Mme. Bergman, Ivory, Wil- lowbrook, Geo. S. Kalb. Pink.— Glory of Paoiflo, Pink Ivory Lady Harriet, Montemart MIDSEASON. Yellow.— Ma]. Bonnaffon, Co.. Appleton, Yellow Eaton, Percy Plumrldge. White.— Mrs. H Robinson, Mrs. Weeks, T. Eaton. Pink.— Mile. Llger, Mrs. Probln. Red.— Black Hawk, Mrs. Coombes. LATE. Yellow.— W. H. Lincoln, H. W. Rieman. White.— Mrs. J. Jones, Yanoma. Pink.— Maud Dean. RooUd Cuttings, SI. 50 per 100; $12 60 per lOOO. PlanU from2H-'n. pots, $2 50 per 100; $30 per 1000. These are all good standard varieties. Only •troag healthy plants used for stock. All cuttings and plants guaranteed strictly up in quality. Tebmb: Gash or satisfactory references. Baur Floral Co.. Erie. Pa. ASSORTED FERNS. $6.00 per 100. ready for fern dishes. Hardy Ivies. plants 4 to 10 inches in height, 3Vi-inch pots to.OO per 100 Cannes. started plants out of sand, 4 to 10 inches, ready for pots, $3 00 per 100. Varieties, Queen Charlotte, Mme. Crozy, Alph^nse Bouvler, Egandale and Italia. Cash with order please. C. A. KNAPP, Chestnut Hill, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Money by TELEGRAPH. Order now, the TELEGRAPH GERANIUM. Will make money faster than any plant you may handle this season. A prize winner all over. Pronounced the finest on the market. Will sell off your bench at sight for $3.00 per doz., and give tone to your establishment. STRONG PLANTS, ZM-INCH, $16.00 PER 100. For sale by the leading houses, and Thomas Pevoy & Son» Poughkeepsie, N. Y. ~DAHUA KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA: The Best White Oshlla In Existence. My own importation. I con- trol the entire stock of it. Flowers double, of the purest white, 4 to 5 Inches in diameter. A wonderful bloomer. Stems, 12 to 18 inches long. Plants 3 to 3Vi feet high. The finest plants from cuttings. Good strong stock from 2yi-inch pots, $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Delivery May 1st. Orders flUed in rotation. Early booking suggested. Highly commended by.the American Institute and the New York Florists' Club. Address . , ,.,,,-- , ■ . n ■■ •■ >< A. L. MILLER, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. BOSTON FERNS. Flue young plants, $10.00 per 1000. ZAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA $12.00 per 1000 Send Money Order on Littli River, Fla. SOAR BROS., Little River, Fla. GARDENIA PLANTS. (GRANDiaORA CAPE JESSAMINE.) Our leading specialty. Natural growing con- ditions here ideal; size tells its own story. We do not think they can be equaled elsewhere. 1- year, 18 to 24-in., $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. uormant oov/ and until February 26th. C. W. BENSON, Alvln, Tex. 100,000 Alternantheras. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS. Brillisntiisima. the best deep red, 76c per 100; $6 00 per 1000. A. Nana, vellow, 50c per 100: Si.OO per 1000. P. Majar, red, ,50c per 100; $4.00 per 1000. Special prices on 6,000 or more. DAVIS BROS., Morrison, III. American riorist Ads »»8' •^ Always do business Week days and every day Sundays and holidays All over the country At home and abroad. igos. The American Florist. 539 Don't Worry. Unless you're sure that you are going to get exactly what you want, exactly when you want it, you're going to worry about Easter business. Don't worry; let us do your worrying for you. No order is too small or too large, too ordinary or too extraordinary, for us. Lilies in quantities and qualities ahead of anything on the market, and at prices as low as the qualities are high. Write for Easter Prices; they'll surprise you profitably. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Qrowers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone Long Distance Central 879. Japanese Fern Balls 5 in. anJ 7-9 in. sizes. Write for prices. YAU6HAM'S SEED STORE, ■4-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 14 Barclay SU NEW YORK. F-IVE IVIII.I.ION HARDY GUT FERNS Fancy and Daggsrt now be- Ing overstocked^ have to re- ; duoe my price from $1.50 to I $1.25. Cash with all orders. Princess Pins Roping for Easter. Laurel Roping, hand made. First quality Elm and Maple Trees for plantiDg. Fine Sphagnum Moss, wc per bbl., first quality; second quality, 30c. per bbl. All orders by mail or dispatch or long distance telephone promptly attended to. THOMAS COLLINS, Hinsdale, Mass. i!i£ Regan Printing House Largs runs of CATALOGUES Our Spsolalty. Write for Figures. 83-91 Plymooth Place. CHICAGO. National Florists' Board of Trade, Office: 66 Pine Street, New York. Credit Reference Book. A subscription to our Credit List will cost you $10 a year, and it may ■Bve you 1100 the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect alow and doubtful ac- counts. Why not go through your books at once and send ub all the claims that are in arrears? There Are Buyers For all kinds of good stock advertised in.. THE AMERICAN FLORIST HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Dscorativs Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are OAC- CER, tl.bOand FANCY FERNS, Al quality, «1.50 per lOOO- Discount on lareer orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and CREEN GALAX, $1.00 per 1000. Laurel Festooning, good and full, handmade 5o and 6c per yd. Green and Sphagnum Moss, Jl.OO per bbl. Sphagnum Mots, 60o per bag; 5 bags 12.00. Ivy Leaves, (4.00 per 1000. Sprengerl, 25a and 60o per bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, 60o per banoh or string. Leucothoe Sprays, tlOO per 100; 87.60 per 1000. We also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies such as Tin Foil, Cut Wire, Corrugated Boies, all sizes. Folding Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors, All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Oycas Leaves, Etc., Eto. 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, g and 11 Province SI., Boston, Mass. ^0^^ Tsl. No. I 2 1 4 ^ ^^^^^^k Madison Squars ^^ n ^m m^^^t^ stands at Cut ^IhHV ^^H^^^H Flower Exchange ^HHe ^K^e^V Coogan Bldg., W. VHf /^^^ 26th Street 8 00 Adiantum 1.50 Violets 50® .75 Callas 8.00@10.00 Bomans, Paper Whites 3 00 Harrisii 10.00@13.50 Tulips, Daffodils 3 00 PiTTSBUKO, April 12. Roses, Beauty, specials 25 00@30 00 extras IS.OOfTrSO.OO " " No. 1 6.00@10.00 " " ordinary 3.00® 6.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00@1200 " Meteor 6 00® 8.00 ' Liberties 8.00@1500 " Perle, Chatenay 3.00® 8 00 Carnations 1.00® 3 00 Lily of the valley S.OO® 400 Smilax 12.60@15.00 Asparagus, strings 25.00@S0.I0 Asparagus Sprengeri 2.00® 3.00 Lilies 6.00@12 00 Adiantum l.CO® 1.50 Mignonette 1.00@ 3.00 Daffodils 200® 3.00 CrsoniSATi, Anrll 12. Roses, Beauty, per doz... .1.00® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 8.00 " Liberty 6.00®10.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 4.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.50® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 50 00 Smilax 12.50@15.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Callas 10.00 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri in bunches 25c per bunch Harrisii 12.50@15.00 Romans, narcissus 3.00 Violets 50© .75 St. Louis, April 12. Roses, Beauty, lone stem 2.00® 3.00 •' " medium stem 1..50@ 2.00 •' " short stem... .50® 1.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 8.00 Liberty 4.00® 8.00 Carnations l.CO® 8.00 Smilax 12.50® 15.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.50® 3.00 Plumosus 25.00@50.00 Ferns, fancy per 1000,2 00 Adiantum 1.00@ 1.25 Violets, California 25® .40 " Double .50 Lily of the valley 2.00® 3.00 Romans 2.00@ 3.00 Callas 8.00@10.00 Paper White narcissus 3.00 Clevelahd, April 12. Roses, Beauty, per doz 75® 4.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 8.00 " Meteor 3.00® 8.00 Carnations 1 00® 4.00 Smilax 10.00® 16. 00 Asparagus, strings 26.00®60.00 Sprengeri I.00@ 2.00 Common ferns 2F0 I Violets, single S.'i® .76 doable SO® 1.00 Tulips 3.00® 4.00 Sweet pea 50® 1.00 I HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., i -8> ^ Wholesale Cut Flowers «• «- 46a Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. WILLIAM MURPHY, Wholesale Commission Dealer In Cut Flowers and Florists^ Supplies. ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS CARRIED IN STOCK. Send for Price List issued every Monday. WRITE, WIRE OR 'PHONE 128 E. 3(1 Street, CINCINNATI, 0. Day 'Phone M 980. Night 'Phone W 1191 R. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. CHAS. CHADWICK, COR. FULTON & LAGRAVE, Grand Rapids, Mich. WHOLESALE and RETAIL FLORIST. High-Grade Ctit 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. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Asparagus Plumosus, 60 CENTS PER STRING. Carnation Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Good stock. W. H. WATSON, Lapeer, Mich. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cnt Roses— American Beauties and all kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prioe*. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral Company Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. F-ANCY CARNATIONS and ROSES Pittsburg's Largest and Oldest Wholesalers. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 604 Llbfrty Ava., PITTSBURQ, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Peter Weiland WHOLESALE FLORIS . Room 1«, 128 E. Third St., CINCINNATI, 0. Haadquartara tor American Beauties and all leading VBrietles oi Roses and Carnations. All flowers sold at prevailing market prices, Orders received and filled at Qreenhouses It desired, by addressing PETER WEILAND, New Castle, Ind. Please mention the American Florist when ■writing* JOHN woir, Wholesale and Retail Florist, SAVANNAH, GA. Paper White Narcissus and Roman Hyacinths. $2.00 per hundred, in any quantity. Long Distance Telephone Connections. Rease mention the A merican Florist when -writing. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Please jnention the American Florist when writing. GEO. !1. COOKE, Connecticut Avenue and L Street^ WASHINGTON, D. C. Please mention the American Florist when writing. PREPARED PALMS. Painted Fan Palm Leaves, from 813.50 per 1000. Get our catalogue. Palm Fiber, Birch Bark, Cork Bark, Moss, Artificial Flowers, Vines, Leaves. All kinds of Palms. CLARE & SCHARRATH, 170 MadiMn St., CHICASO. Please mention the A merican Florist u-hen writing. PLACE YOXTB NAME IS before the pnrohaiing floiisti THE AMERICAN FLORIST. and Tour speoialtles before the pnrohaiing floiisti of th* entilt oountry b; tdvertisuig In «cwo >iovr. itf^w. igo5. The American Florist. 543 E.C.AMLING THE LARGEST, tf S BEST EQUIPPED, •2 8 MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED S \ WHOLESALE 0 fi CUT FLOWER HOUSE S S IN CHICAGO. 0 § 32, 34, 36 RAIVDOLrn ST., | S CHICAGO. g 0 L. D. 'PhoneB Cantral 1978 and 1977. 0 Wholgale pbwer/\arKjfe Chicago, April 12. Rosea, Baauty, 30 to 86-ln. stems ^M(ir 5.09 20 to 84 " 3.00@ 4.00 " " 15 to 18 " 1.60® 2.50 12 " 1.60 " Liberty 400@1500 " Chatenfty 400@1000 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3,00. 6,00 Carnations 1.50® 3.00 Smilax 12.60aI5.00 Asparagus sprays 2 00 Valley 3.00 Adlantum ! .50 Common ferns per 1000 3.00 Violets 50® .T.") Callas S.OOfti'.O.OO Romans, Paper Whites 3.00 Harrisii 10.00®' 12.50 Tulips, Daffodils t 3.00 Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholssals Crowars ol D»i.r. in Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35*37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove, III. CKIIO.A.Ci^O* BUY YOUR Gut Flowers, Florists' Supplies, WIRE DESIGNS at THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET, 60 Waba$h Ave., CHICAGO. J.a.BUDL©NG Boses and Carnations A Specialty. 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWER of CUT FLOWERS SINNER BROS. Wbolesale Growers AIIT CI nillEDC and Shippers of UU I rUUTffEnd 58 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. With the Flower Telephone- Growers' Co. Central 3067, All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. WIETOR BROS. "'*"" Cut Flowers Growers of AH telegraph and telephone orders i] given prompt aitention. 5t Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. VauElian & Sperry, Wholesale Florists« 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. Bassett&Washliurn "I Cut Flowers 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. wholesale Dealers and ^ Growers < GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILU GEO. REINBERG, •r?.?- Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We will take care of your orders at reason- able prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. BOOKS FOR fLORISTS. Send prices quoted and we send the books. MusHEOOMS: How to Grow Them (Falconer). — The only American book on the subject, 29 illuBtrations. Writ- ten by a practical mushroom grower who tells the whole story so tersely and plainly that a child can understand it. This book has increased mushroom growing in this country three fold in three years. $1.50. The Rose — Its cultivation, varieties, etc. (H. B. EUwanger). — A complete gfuide of the cultivation of the rose, together with the classification of all the leading varieties. $1.25. Heating and Ventilating Bttild- INGS (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. Success in Market Gardening (Bawson). — Written by one of the most prominent and successful market gardeners in the country, and who haa the largest glasshouses for forcing vege- tables for market in America. Outdoor and indoor crops are treated. Hlns- trated, $1.00. Steam Heating fob BoiLDiNoa (Baldwin). — Contarna valuable data and hints for steam fitters and those who employ this method of heating. The 350 pages are fully illustrated. $2.50. The HoRTicuLTumsTS ' Eule-Book (L. H. Bailey). — Contains information valuable to all those engaged in any branch of horticulture. Illustrated. 312 pages. 75 cents. Peactical FLORictTLTUBB (Peter Henderson). — A guide to the succese- ful propagation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 page*. $1.50. Ginseno (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 under- stand. The 144 pages are freely illus- trated. 50 cents. The Principles of Fruit Gbowino (Bailey). — The entire subject of fruit culture is treated 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. Chrtsanthemum Manual (Smith). — By an erpert who has given his undivided attention for twenty yeai» to the improvement of the chrysan- themum and its culture in detail. Pro- fusely illustrated. 25 cents. How to Make Money Growing Vio- lets (Saltford). — This is by a prac- tical grower who has made a success of the business. No grower of violets can afford to be without it. 25 cents. Landscape Gardening (Waugh). — This is a very useful little book on the art of landscape gardening. It will be found exceptionally valuable to ama- teurs, as it covers in detail the numer- ous problems that come to the owners of small gardens. It is freely illus- trated and the pictures have been chosen with a view to informing the reader rather than decorating the book. 50 cents. The American Carnation (C. W. Ward). — A complete treatment of all the most modem methods of cultivat- ing this most important flower. Illus- trated. $3.50. American Florist Co , 324 Dsarborn Street, CHICAGO ■ 544 The American Florist. April IS, The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. PUase mention the A merican Florist when writings WELCH BROS. All Varlatira FLOWERS In Saaaon. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinda. Lrf>ng Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. GRAFTED ROSE STOCK. Now is the time to order for summer flowering. KAISERIN and CARNOT, 2^-iDCti pots, $15 00 per 100; S120.00 per lOOO OUR ROOT STOCK. KAISERIN, CARNOT, BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, 2^4-inch pots, $4.00 per lun; «35.00 per lOOU. I hiave splendid plants of AMERICAN BEAUTY, clean and free from spot; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. W. H. EUI.IOTT, erighton, Mlass. ..ft.,l..l, ft il..l,.n il..i,.,i il..l, l>.jl..t> n.il,.ii.,K.I, .ft.il,. -THE- J.M.McGuliough'sSonsGo. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Al.eO SUCCESSORS TO i THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. ^ Special attention given to Shipping Orders. 816 WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, 0. H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, HO. C. a. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pine SL, ST. LOUISi MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs^ Whol^ale power/larKjfe BosTOK, April 11. Roses, Beauty, best 20 00@25.00 medium I2.00@20.0O " " culls 6.00@800 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4 00® 6.00 " Extra 8.0(@12.00 Liberty 1.00® 8.00 Carnations 1 60® 2.00 " Fancy 2.00® 3.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 3.00 Smilax 12.00@16.00 Adiantum 1.00 Asparagus 35.00®50.00 Violets 36® .50 Philadblfhia, April 11. Roses, Tea 4.00® 6.00 " " extra 8.00@10;00 Liberty 6.00@30.00 " Queen of Edgely, extra 15.00@35.00 firsts 10.00@15.00 Beauty, extra I5.00®25.00 " " firsts 10.00@15.00 Carnations 100® 4.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Asparagus 25.00@50.00 Smilax 15.00@20.00 Violets, single 26® .40 double 30® ..50 Adiantum 75® 1.50 Gardenias 12® .15 Mignonette 3.00® 3.00 BcPTALO, April 12. Roses, Beauty 2.00@35.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor.. 2.00@lO.00 Carnations 1.00® 4.00 Harrisii 10 00@13.50 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Asparagus, strings 40 00®60.00 Smilax 15 00f./20 00 Adiantum 75® l.S'l Lilium Longiflorum 10.00@12.60 Violets 20® .50 Pittsburg Florists' Excliange, WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies. 228 Diamond St., PITTSBURG, PA. Send for weekly pries list and prices on large orders.. J. B. MURDOCH & GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 545LibertyAve., PITTSBURG, PA. RICE BROTHERS, 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies. Wild Smilax Flowers Billed at Market Prices. Shippers of choice Cut Flowers and Greena of all kinds. Try us. IMPERIAL FLORIST CO., 14 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis, Minn. WILL OPEN BUSINESS APRIL 15th. Consignments Solicited. "We are in a position to give prompt and liberal returns to all. R. C. HAYDEN, Sec'y and Treas. WM. J. MUTH, Manager. ™ PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. The finest cut LILIES, and every= thing in seasonable stock for the EASTER trade I5I6-I5I8 Sansom Street, Bell and Keystone Phones. Open 7:30 a. m. to 8 p. m. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Micliigan Gut Fiower Excliange, WM. DILCER, Mgr. Fancy and Dagger Ferni All Cut Floweri In SMion. 38-40 Miami Ave. DETROIT, MlCtl. THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S COLOR CHART is now accepted as the standard in preparing color descriptions, by many foreign houses as well as in America. PRICE 16 CENTS POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. D. WOOD BRANT, 8C00EBB0B TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of OUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Choice Carnations. Any quantity. Prices very reasonable. Wire or write. Careful attention given shipping orders. 58-60 Wabash Ave., CHICAOO. igo5. The American Florist. 545 THE RELIABLE CoiTimission House, Jos.S.Fenrich 48W.30lh$t., NEW YORK. Telephone 325 Madison Sq. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 Weal 28«h Street, Telepbone 2066.Madisan Sq. Wholesale Florists. CATTLEYAS, GARDENIAS. ROSES. CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- Hes. 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 orde'swith us thatthey wiUnot be disappointed. J. K. ALLEN. Wholes3le Commission Florist, 106 West 28th Street, PfB)W -STOKIC. American Beaufies, Orchids, Roses, Carnalions, Violets, SutVlo'^eIs?*'' "* Tel. 167 Madison Square. Open every day at 6 a. m. Telephone No. 756 Madison Square. MOORE, HENTZ & NASH Wholesale Commission Florists, S6 and 67 West 26th St., NEW YORK CITY. Advice of sale note daily. Statement and check weekly. All consignments large or small receive the same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. •i miESAuWILLIAM GHORMLEY, Dally Receiver and Shipper ot Fresh Cut Flowers Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. ; Tdiphonw 2200 and 2201 Madison Squars. JOHN YOUNG, Spiclal American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Liiy of tlie Vaiiey, Orclilds and all Seasonable Flowers. Bl West 28th St., mBW TOBE. Telephone 1906 Madison Squure. Original Pioneer House— Established 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30th St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission Consignments solicited. Shipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone 626 Madison. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY John I. Raynor, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York Market. ADUNIUM CROWEAMUM sold here enclusiveiy. 49 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. 30 years' experience. Tel. -1878 Madison. JOHN SELI6MAN, WHOLESALE FLORIST S6 W. a6th Street, NEW YORK. OPPOSITE N. T. CUT FLOWER CO. Everything in Cut Flowers. Consignments from growers solicited. Prompt returns. Best prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28tii Street, Cut Fiower Excliange. New Telaphone No 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Wbolfjale power/\arK5fe New Yobk, April 10. Roses, Beauty, best 10 rO@M 00 " medium 300@10.00 oulis 1.00(g) 2.00 Liberty, best lO.OOOaiOO " " medium 3.00@I0 00 culls 1 00® 2.00 Bride. Bridesmaid, G. Gate. 1 00® 6 00 " Kalserin, Carnot 1.60® 8 00 Carnations 50® 3 00 " fa Doy and novelties 3.00 Lily of the valley 1 00® 3 00 Lilies 4.00® SOO Smilax 10 00@I5 00 idlantum 50® 75 Asparagus 2O00@60.00 Tulips 1.00@ 2.00 Violets 16® .40 Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORiST. Conservatory connected from which I can ship ferns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. Tol. 3860 and 3861 Madison Square. Please vicntion the American Florist 7v/ien writing. Receivers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. Consiffnraents Solicited. Wholes3le Florists, 64 West 28th Street, Telephone 3559 Madison Sq, NE*/ YORK. A. L YOUNG & CO., FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers 111 West 30th St., I7EW TOBXc Telephones 3870-3871 Madison So. REPRESENTING EIVIINENT GROWERS. Julius Lang 53 West 3011) Street, NEW YORK. COMMISSION DEALER in FLOWERS Telephone 280 Madison Square. Victory The Only House Handling the HiEW RED CARNATION To be Disseminated 1906, Also a Comsplete ' '.^ine of Choicest Flowrers. WHOLESALE FLORiST, ALEX.J.GUTTMAN, 62 West 29th SIraat, NEW YORK. Telephones: 1661-1665 Madison Square. N Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg., 6th Ave. & W. 26lli St., New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning. DESIRABLE WALL SP&CE TO RENT FOR ADVERriSlKlC. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. CARNATIONS **' Specialty. CONSiGNMENTS SOLICiTED. Prompt P«rin»nt.. Eslabllshad 119 1, 65W.28tliSL New Yorl(. Alfred H. Langjahr, Telephone 8934 M&dlton Sq. EDW. C. HORAN, 55 WEST 28TH STREET, .NEW YORK. Cyj FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. Telephone 421 Madison Square. 546 The American Florist. April 15^ CUT FLOWERS OR DESIGNS will be Delivered for the Trade on Wire or Mail Orders in fiest Qualities and Prices. SAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN 1023. SIEVERS & BOLAND, Floral Artists, M Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Hease mention the A merican Florist wken 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, 4820^328 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Ettablithed 1873. Ball. Lindell676. PUase mention the A merican Florist when writing. T he Park Floral Co. U A. VALENTINE. DENVER, COLO. MILWAUKEE. C. C. PollwortI) Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Will take proper care of your orders in WISCONSIN. ducibo. EstabllahMi 1857. The Geo. Wittbold Go. 1867 Buckingham Plaoa, CHICAOO. Browers and Importers. The oldest and leading house In Central and Western United States. Decorative plants a specialty. Mail and Wire Orders Get Prompt attention. A. Qude & Bro. FLORISTS 1214 F St., WASHINGTON, D. C. KANSAS CITY. WILLIAM L. ROCK FLOWER CO. Kansas City, Mo. BUFFALO, N. Y. DETROIT. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS ^ Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs. ^j> .9*^ High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Please mention the American Florist when writing, Wbol^ale power/\arKjfe St. Paul, April 10. Koses, Beauty, long, per doz. 5.00 " med. '■ ..2.00® 3.00 " short " ... 75® 1.00 Liberty 4.00@10.00 Chatenay 6.00@ 8 CO Bride, Bridesmaid 5.00® 8.( 0 Gates and Ivory 6.00@10,00 Perle 4.00@, 6 00 Carnations 2 00® 4.00 Violets 7S@ 1.0(1 Valley 3.00® 4.00 Romans, Paper White 3.00 Tulips, Daffodils 3 00 Sweet Peas .75 Callas 13 50 Harrisii 10.00@15.00 Smilax 15.09 aprengeri 2 10 Adiantum 1.00 CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, ^^ CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. fttase mention ike American Florist when wrUin". OMAHA. HESS&SWOBODA, FLORISTS, 1415 Farnam Street, OMAHA, NEB. ■Phone 1601 and L. 1682. Hease mention the A merican Florist when writing. SPRINCFIELD. Mark Sitken FLORIST. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Please mention the A met icon Florist when writing. NEW YORK. LEIKENS 7 East 33rd St., Xear Waldorf-Astoria. Telegraph orders from any part of the country for Boxes, Flowers or Designs for deliveries at residences or steamers faithfully filled. WASHINGTON. Joseph R. Freeman, FLORIST, 612 13th St. N.W., WASHINGTON,D.C. Otto Bauer, FLORIST 719 Fourteenth St ,N.W., WASHINGTON, D. C. Long Distance 'Phone, Main 2741. Shaffer ME 14(h and Eye Streets, 'PHONE, 2116 Main. WASHINGTON, D. C. ALEX. B. GARDEN, FLORIST 441 to 444 Center Market, WASHINGTON, D. C. Choice Cut Flowers. ST. PAUU HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE LEADING FLORISTS OF THE N. W. Orders will be well cared for anywhere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. GALVESTON. Mrs. Ghas. Eickholt, 2319 AVENUE M, GALVESTON. TEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Designs, Decorations. Telephone 1087. Allmail, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically filled. AMERICAN FLORIST ADS 'S* '9* "9* Always do business Week days and every day Sundays and holidays All over the country At home and abroad (Z^i^wridt /fjaJnln^tbrv^A), C, 1905- Th E American Florist. 547 ESSTER SPECIAL. GET THE BEST. We will have about 30,000 blooms of the famous Red Stemmed Qiganteum Easter Lilies Just right for Easter sales. Plants are from 20 inches to 36 inches high, and fine for handling in pots. Can be packed 2S in box, with from three to six blooms per plant, as desired, and can be shipped anywhere. PRICE OF BLOOMS AND BUDS. In plants $130.00 per lOCO. Cut blooms $120.00 per lOOO. Write Us for Anything in tiie Cut Flower Line. ORDERS BOOKED NOW. No orders booked for less than 25 plants. Prices are I. o. b. Chicago. 35 and 37 Randolph St. CHICAGO POEHLMANN BROS. COMPANY Please tnenhon the A met ican Florist 'vlien ivyjting. My Specialties EASTER Everything in Fancy Cut Flowers. ORCHIDS 3 SPECIALTY. Fancy Valley, Violets, Beauties, Tea Roses, Carnations, Callas, Easter Lilies, and all Miscellaneous Stock. A Large Stock of Wild Smilax, Asparagus, Adiantum, Common Ferns and all Decorative Material Always on Hand. Also a fine line of Novelties in Florists' Supplies. If you want Iha BEST at any Time, or all the Time, send to CHSS. W. McKELLSR, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Long Distance Phone. Central 3698. . Automatic. 3623. EASTER NOVELTIES. I quote the following goods for Immedi&te shipment, clean fresh stock just in: Easter Chicks, fancy imported, doz., $3 00. " " " domestic, doz., 2.00. Easter Ducks, fancy imported, doz., 3.00. " '* " domestic, doz., 2.C0. Cotton Chicks and Ducks, 25c to SI. 00 doz. Twig Baskets or Nests, 75c to 13.00 doz, Mats, plain and fancy, S3.00 to S3.E0 doz. Water-proof Ciep") Paper. $2 50 doz. Common Crepe, all colors, 75c. doz. Easter Ribbons, finest quality satin, per bolt, No.5No.7No.9No I2Nol6 No.32 No.40 No 60 45c 553 6Sc 85c tl.OO tl.lO $1.25 $1.50 1 can supply all colors in above. Baby Ribbons, all colors, per doz. spls., $4.00. Violet Cords, from 50c to $1.50 doz. Violet Ribbon Ties, from "6o to $2.00 doz. Crepe Paper Pot Covers, 50c to $3.00 doz. Match-Sticks, 6-inoh, 60c; 12-inch, 75c; 18- inoh, $1.00 per M. Fancy Pearl Corsage Pins, assorted colors, 15c to $1. CO doz. : $1 OO to $6 00 per gr. Violet Hampers, from 50c to $1 50 each. Cycas Leaves, Ass't, 24 to 48-inch, per 100,$I2. Doves, very finest quality, per doz $13.00 Next best grade, per doz 10.00 Seconds for decorating, per doz 8.00 Small Chenille Birds, per doz., 50c, TScand $1. Folding Easter Bells, white paper, No. 1, 5-in. $1: No. 2, 7-in. $1.25; No. 3, 9-in. $1 75 doz. Violet Tin Foil, per lb., 35o; 3 lbs., $1.00; lOO lbs. $25 00. \ full line of all other supplies. Wire Designs, Sheaves. Baskets, etc. j I^'lrase metttion the A merican Florht ithen zvrititig. And Order Your EASTER STOCK From SINNER BROS. WHOLESALE GROWERS ^Q Wabash Avc, CHICAGO. TRY OUR STOCK -You will like it. TRY OUR SERVICE— You wiU want more of it. BULB STOCK LILIES ROSES CARNATIONS FERNS GALAX GREENS please mention t/ie A merican Florist when writing. 548 The American Florist. April 15, AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. Chas. N. Page, Dfs Moines. la., Pres.; L. L. May, St. Paul, Miun., First Vioe-Pres.; C. E. liendel, Cleveland, 0.,Sec'yandTreas. Twenty-tbird annual conventioa at Alex- andria Bay, N. Y., June 20-22, 1905. Jf Western markets report a shortage of Caladium esculentum bulbs in the larger sizes. Eeports from many sections indicate that seedsmen are unusually busy in all lines. The United States Department of Agriculture has issued an illustrated bulletin on "The Development of Single Germ Beet Seed." The present active demand for dor- mant canna roots indicates a continu- ation of the popularity of this favorite plant. ^ Los Angeles, Cal. — Among recent visitors were William F. and Mrs. Dreer, of Philadelphia, returning east from Santa Barbara, their winter home. NiTRO-CuLTUEE. — The experiment station of the University of Illinois, Champaign, 11!., has issued an interest- ing bulletin on this new factor in cul- tural methods. Avon, N. 1".— The Cleveland Seed Company has started to break ground for the new plant, which is to be moved here from Cape Vincent. The building, which will be erected at once, will be 40 X 80 feet and three stories in height. Ventura, Cal. — The unusual rainfall in southern California will stimulate the planting of all crops which are grown successfully in this section. Of these beans, lima and pole, interest the seed trade. Contract prices have declined from 25 to 50 cents per hundred pounds because of the greater rainfall. Los Aiigeles, Cal. .Johnson & Musser issue periodi- cally a four-page pamphlet to mar- ket gardeners containing confiden- tial talk and advice especially to beginners, of whom there are many, and to whom climatic conditions are new. The booklet is helpful in the right way. It is reported that the amount of com- mon white beans in sight now is less than half of what is needed for usual supply until new crop comes in. Limas and several kinds of pole beans which have been mostly grown in the Ventura, Cal., district are now quite largely planted near Santa Mon- ica, twenty miles from Los Angeles. The latter sorts must be grown near coast to avoid weevil. 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Growers. 8AN JOSE. CALIFORNIA. Always mention the American Florist when you write to an adverti*^' The Spring Business. We are in receipt of a number of reports on this season 's seed business, as follows: Wood, Stubbs & Company, Louisville, Ky.- — The seed business here has been very brisk since March 1 and there has been no abatement even in April. Feb- ruary was behind that month of last year and we suppose this was due to the inclement cold weather during that month, but March and April will more than make up for this shortage. The stock of onion sets in this market seems to be about all cleaned up. There are still a few scattering sets, but not very many. There has not been demand for seed potatoes here as usual, but all other seeds, especially grass, clover and field seeds, have been in active demand. The acreage of onion sets here is going to be fairly good this season, but we cannot tell anything about the crop as yet. Schisler-Corneli Seed Company, St. Louis, Mo. — Trade with us for this year has been very good. January and Feb- ruary were a little slow, but the month just past, March, has been the largest we have had since we have been in busi- ness, and so far this month it is holding very nicely. We look for a fairly good season. The Livingston Seed Company, Columbus, O. — We were never busier. The local trade is simply enormous. Mail trade far exceeds that of 1904 in number of orders, but in the amount of money the increase is not large. From present indications the local trade of 1905 will exceed that of 1904 by a good percentage. New Gladiolus Princeps. The Best and LARGEST GLADIOLUS In Existence. The flowers range from 5 to 6 inches iu diameter, and can be grown to nearly 8 inches under stimulating culture. The petals are very wide and much rounded, forming an almost circular flower. From three to six of tbese immense and brilliant blooms are expanded at a time on each spike, which often produces 16 to 18 flowers during its development- Princeps is a most striking variety and the rate of increase is such that in time it can be produced in large quantities for bedding purposes as well as for cut- ting and exhibition. The cut blooms of this variety brought five cents each on the Chicago market last summer. PRICES FOR 1903. P^r doz. Per 100 First size bulbs. $2.50 $20.00 Second size bu lbs 2 .00 I3.00 Third size bulb S-- I .30 12.0O These 3 sizes are all blooming bulbs. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO, NEW YORK, 84-86 Randolph St. U Barclay St. Cushman's Hybrid Gladiolus Bulbs AT PRACTICAL LIVING PRICES. Our Bulbs are not better than the best, but better than the rest. Try them. $6.00 per 1000 for fine blooming size. Light mixture. Cushman Gladiolus Co. SYI.VANIA, O. RAWSON^S Arllmrton Tested SeedsS CatalusHeg Mailed Free. W. W. RAWSON & CO., Seedsmen 12 and 13 Fanueii Hall Square, BOSTON. Please mention the A merican plorist when writing. GLADIOLI. Lemolna's Hybrids (ButterBy Gladioli): Per 100 1000, Per 100 lOOO No.l. .. SI.60 $10.00 No. 2. ...8.75 16.00 Small bloomins bulbs $1.01 per 100 Croff's Hybrid*. No. 2 6 00 per 100 '• " No. 3 StOperlOO Stnallbulbs 1.00 perlOO Send for (Complete price list of bulbs aad hardy plants. E. Y. TEAS, Caniervlllo, ind. tgo5. The American Florist. 549 SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS TUBEROSES. Dwarf Pearl, first-class, strong bulbs, per 100, SI. 00; per 1000. $8.00. Dwarf Pearl, medium size, per 100, 60c; per 1000, *l.50. GLADIOLUS. All strictly first size bulbs. Per 100 1000 Auifusta. pure white, blue anthers.... $3.00 $26.00 Brenchleyensts. intense scarlet 1.35 11.50 Ceres, pure white, spotted purplish rose 1.25 10.50 Mme. Moneret, delicate rose color 1.50 12.50 May, pure white, flaked rosy crimson.. 1.50 12,50 Vaughan's XXX Florist Mixture. This mixture is made up from named white and light varieties and mixtures of light colors only. Per 100, $1.75; per 1000, $15.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO. NEW YORK. Seed Bags FOR THE TRADE We manufacture a full line in Manilla, White, Amber or Colored Laid Papers. Also print in quantities. Samples on application. Send list of requirements for estimate. Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURC, MASS. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. GB0WBR9 OF GARDEN PEAS and BEANS For the Wholesale Trade. Grand Rapids, - Mich. SEED GROWERS Fl.ld, Sweat and Pop Corn, Cuoumbar, Melon and Squash Seed. Write us before placing contraf.ts. We have Superior stock eeed and can furnish you good seed at reasonable prices. Address A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA. IOWA. THE HORTICILTLRAL TRADE JOIRNAL. The largest, brightest, and beat advertis- ing medium for the Horticultural Trade in Great Britain, published weekly. Also THE INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL TRADE JOURNAL. Published quarterly. Both mailed post tree for one year for One Dollar. Publishers : THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY, BURNLEY. ENGLAND. Asparagus, Peonies, and Fansies. Aaparagus, Bonvallet's Giant, $1.35 per lOU: SIO.OO per 1000. Peonies, J9.00 to Si2.fO per 100. Paneiss, Sne plants, $5.00 per lOUO. C. 0. WILLIAMS, BATAVIA, ll_L.. 99 Water St. BERMIDA Harrisii Bulbs THE "SEMPER IDEM" BRAND. I am now booking orders for July and August delivery. Prices on Application. ^ ^ j^ CHAS. A. V. FRITH, HAMILTON, BERMUDA. CARL BECK & CO. SEED MERCHANTS AND SEED GROWERS. QUEDLINBURG, (Germany.) Mangel Wurzel zuid Sugar Beet Seeds A SPECIALTY. We offer an immense stocif of all seeds at moderate prices, to the trade only. General Catalogues free on application. English Correspondence. SPECIAL PRICES FOR LARGE QUANTITIES ON DEMAND. -Telearam Address: SAMENEXPORT, Quedllnburo. Van Zanten Brothers, ROYAL NETHERLANDS BULB NURSERIES AND EXPORT TRADE HILLEGOM, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of the leading sorts of HYACINTHS, TULIPS. NARCISSUS, CKOCUS SPIRAEAS, GLADIOLUS, PAEONIAS, Etc., Etc. We further ask your attention to our superior quality and special prices of ERENCH BULBS, ROMAN HYACINTHS PAPER WHITE GR., ETC. Ask quotations from our traveler MR. Q. HYLKEMA. Care ol Messrs. Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St., New York. Who also will send you on demand, catalogue and special prices of all Holland Bulbs and Plants. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Write for Prioas. LEONARD SEED ' CO. CHICAGO. HEADQUARTERS PQji Flower Seed ONION SETS. Bulbs Seeds for present requirements ready to ship. Contract orders for delivery after harvest IQOS are being booked now. Boans, Poas and Garden Seeds. Write tor Prices. ^ew Canna FAIRHOPE An improved Henderson: 30ooaoh: $3 00perdoz.: 820.00 per 100. Don't miss this grand novelty. It is one of tbe best A DOLLAR'S WOR 'H FREE with Every $10 00 Order lor Other Goods. WRITE TO-DAV. SOUTHERN FLORAL NURSERY CO., Fruitdale, Ala. 550 The American Florist. April 15, K AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. W. Kirkpatrick. McKinney, Tex., Pres. ; C L. Watrous, Des Moines, la., Vioe-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirtieth annual convention, West Baden Springs, Ind., June 14-16, 1905. Ashtabula, O.— H. S. Simpkins & Son is the name of a new nursery com- pany operating here. C. L. Marlatt, of the Bureau of Entomology, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, has issued a report on the gypsy and brown tail moths, which will be found inter- esting to those who have to care for trees. Baxtimoee, Md.— Major Bichard :M. Venable, president of the park board, does not like the idea of distributing flowers as favors to members of the board and their friends, and to the friends of the superintendents, but insists that if any flowers could be spared they should be given to the hospitals. In an exhaust- ive report he declares that landscaping is as much an art as painting and sculpture and should be left to edu- cated specialists. Los Angeles, Cal. — There is a state law providing for the establishment of assessment districts for planting and caring for shade trees in streets and highways. It has been on the statute books for ten years, but the council, m advertising for bids recently for eon- verting a certain highway into a tree- lined avenue, failed to receive a single one, the result of which has caused a great many of the nurserymen to doubt its validity, and are seemingly fearful that they would not be able to collect the assessment bonds in ease they secured a contract. Pruning Street Trees. ED. American Florist:— When maple and other street trees need pruning, when should it be done, in the fall, winter or spring, or when they are in leaf? If maple or other street trees have been neglected for a number of years, 80 that large numbers of branches have to be removed, the pruning should be done when the trees are dormant, or at any time after the leaves have fallen. On the other hand, if only a few of the lower limbs that impede trafiBc require amputation, it can be done without any weakening effects in the summer time. Care should always be exercised in cut- ting all the branches close back to joints or to the trunks of the trees, and never leaving the smallest part of a stub. The wounds should be covered with coal tar. John Dunbar. Pitkin, a member of the firm, has given out particulars as follows: "We have purchased nine acres of land in Brighton on East avenue, just west of the tracks of the Auburn branch of the New York Central rail- road. Here we shall erect two large buildings for our packing business. One of these buildings will be 300 by 300 feet, one story and basement, of block concrete or solid concrete. The other building will be of the same construc- tion and 100 by 100 feet. "These buildings will give us 40,000 square feet of frost-proof storage and packing room. In addition to this, we shall have a siding from the New York Central running into the buildings, giving us 400 feet of track on which to load and unload our stock under cover. "Then we intend to build an office building 100 by 60 feet in size, one story and basement. This building will probably be of brick, or may be, like the others, of concrete. Eochester, N. Y. Chase Brothers & Company have made plans to establish an immense plant in the new Twenty-first ward. They will move from their present quar- ters on University avenue and East park to the new plant as soon as the necessary buildings can be completed, which will be in the early fall. Wm. ' ' Our new plant will have a frontage of 600 feet on East avenue. We have been hampered by lack of room the past few years. We estimate that the build- ings and equipment of the new plant in the Twenty-first ward will cost $50,000. We intend to begin grading on the East avenue property in April and will begin the buildings in May so that we can have them completed in Septem- ber." The firm expects to employ 150 men at the new plant. Fifty to sixty men will be employed in the office the year around. MoKRiSTOWN, N. J. — At Cedar Court work has been begun on the new man- sion for O. H. Kahn. Considerable planting of rhododendrons has been done by Supt. J. Eraser. In the greenhouses a promising lot of Ul- rich Brunner roses are coming in for Easter. Crassula coccinea hybrida will also be in bloom. 700,000 Gal. Privet Per 100 1000 3 yr8.,2H to 3 ft., extra heavy S3.25 J28 CO 3 vrs., 210 2H ft., well branched 2 50 23.00 Syra! I8to3*ln., " " 8 00 15.C0 3 yrs., 12 to 18 In., 4 to 8 branches 150 10 00 2 yra., 3^ to 4 ft., very heavy 3 00 S^OT 2 vrs., aw to 3 ft., well branched 2 35 1800 2 yrs.. 2 to 2H ft., " " 2 00 15.00 2 vrs 2 to 2H ft., 3(0 6 branches 150 1000 2 yrs., 18 to 24 in., 5 to B " 1.^0 1000 lyr., 14 to 20 in., 2to 4 " 1.25 7.00 lyr. 10 to 14 in., 1 to 2 " 1.00 5.00 CuttinpB, strong -"o Tree form , 3 J rs. , heads 4 to 5 feet 25o each All the above plants have been transplanted and out back except one year, which makes them a clean, good stock. Parties wanting 5,000 or over, will write and get better rates. Biver View Nurseries J. H. O'HACAN. LITTLE SILVER, N. J. Please vienlion the A merican Florist when -urriling. Hardy Roses Fine 2-year fleld-?rown Gen. Jacqueminot, Magna Charta, La Prance, Crimson Rambler, etc., first size, 12o; second size, 7c: Crimson Rambler XXX, 2O0; large flowarad Clamatls. finest pur- ple, lavender, white and red sorts, 2-year, 18c; 1-year, 9o; extra 3-year, 30o. Oismalls Panicu- latBi 2-year strong, 10c. Ampelopsis Vsltohl, 10c. American Ivy, 80; Honeysuckle, Hall's, etc., 80; Hydrangea, P. C, Ho; solondid tree shaped specimens, 30c. Golden Clow, strong roots, 4c. Hardy Phlox, finest named sorts, 8c. Peonlea, finest varieties, 12o; Irla. finest .Tapanese and German, lOo: Hardy Shruba, in the leading varieties. Althaeas, 10c; Berberry, Purple Leaved, etc., lOo; Deutzias, lOo; Japan Quince, 80; Spiraeas, lOc; Weigelias, etc.. lOo. Everything offered Is strong. 2-j ear, field- grown, unless otherwise noted. Fruit and ornamental trees, etc., priced on application. Packing free for cash W. H. SALTER, ROCHESTER, N.Y. THE Tottenham Nurseries.LTo Established 1B72. A. M. C. VAN DER ELST, Managing Director. Dedemsvaart, (Holland.) Headquarters for Hardy Perennials famong which are the latest and choicest) 13 acres devoted tor growing this line as Anemone, Aster, Campanula, Delphinium, Funkia Hemerocallis, Hepatica, Incarvillea, Iris, Peonies, Phlox decus- sata, and sufruticosa. Primula, Pyrethrum, Tritoma, Hardy Heath, Hardy Ferns. Also 5 acres Daffodils, 18 acres Conifers, (specially young choice varieties to be grown on), 3 acres Rhododendrons (also the best American and Alpine varieties), 2 acres Hydrangeas. We make it a point to grow all latest novelties in these lines. Ask for catalogue. Qnnnial nffar> clematis. LILIUM MRHUMS, OpeUldl UTTeii GLOXINMS and BEQONMS. CLEMATIS, 2 years old, No. 1. Per 100 JaokmanI, 2yearsold, No. 1 Sli.OO 20a each in smaller quantities. Henryll, 2 years old. No. 1 18.00 20j each in smaller quantities. Mme. Edward Andre, 2 years old, No. 1.... 19.00 2lc each in smaller quantities. CLEMATIS, 2 years old. No. IH- P»r '00 Jackmanl,2yearsold,No. m S12.00 15c each in smaller quantities. Henryll, i years old. No. IVi 12.00 15c each In smaller quantities. Mme. Edward Andre, No. IH 15.00 17c each in smaller quantities. LILIUM AURATUMS. Per 100 Sound, medium sized bulbs $4.00 5o each in smaller quantities. Medium to large bulbs 5.00 6a each in smaller quantities. GLOXINIAS, large sized in fine condition, four separate colors 4.00 5o each in smaller quantities. BEGONIAS, Tuberous Rooted, small bloom- ing bulbs, JB.OOper 1000 1.00 V. H. HALLOCK & SON, Queena, N. Y. NOTICE. W. van Kleef & Sons Wholesale Growers ol Nursery Slock. BOSKOOP, HOUl-AND, Beg to announce that their representative, W. van Kleaf, Jr., is again in America calling on the trade All correspondence during April and May, care Maltus & Ware, 135 Water St., New York. Bease mention the American Florist when writing. CALIFORNIA PRIVET CHEAP 100,000 well grown plants, 3 to 4 feet, selected, J4.00 per 100 l!6.00 per 1000. 2W to 354 feet, 7 or more branches, $2.50 per 100; $17.60 per 1000; 20 to SO in., 5 or more branches, $2.00 per 100: 113.00 per 1000. 18 to 24 in., lieht, 2 years, 3 or more branches, $1 50 per 100, $7 00 per 1000. All of the above boxed, f. o. b. here. For oar or large lots write before placing your orders. CHAS. BLACK, Hlehtatown, N. J. Hease mention the American Florist when writing. Beautiful Grounds. An illustrated Manual containing suggestions on Lawn Making, Planting and care of Shrubs and Trees, with names and descriptions of varie- ties hardy and of merit. Also information regard- ing Landscape Plans, Topographical Surveys, etc. A book you will often refer to. Send for it to-day. Free on application. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Petenon Ave., Chicago. Please mention the American Florist whenwriling. I PIN OSKS MAGNIFICENT STOCK. LOW PRICES. Send for Spring List. ANDORRA NURSERIES, WM. WARNER HARPER, Prep. CHESTNOX HIA.I-. - PA. 1905- Th E American Florist 551 Fruit Treeii Small Fralt«,OmBineiitaI Trees, Evergreens and Shraba, ^hadeTreen, Hardy Boaea, Hardy Plants, Cllinbers, ete. The most complete eollectlons in this country. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louis. 102 prizes New York State Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Ht. Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N. T. Drawer 1QU Y Established 6& Tears. Please mention ike American FiOnU ichen writing. Silver Ribbofl Grass The new hardy perennial. The finest ornamental grass to be had — perfectly hardy can be used indoors and out, grows rapidly and does not turn green or run to s^ed. Strong field-grown roots, 16c each by mail, postpaid. $1.26 per dozen; $8.00 per 100 by ex- press, charges not prepaid. Can fill orders at any time. Terms cash writh orders. James Vick's Sons, ROCHESTER, N. Y. ORDER k NOW HARDYSnRll6S,RAM6LERS SPRING SALES and HYBRID ROSES COP Doz. 100 GROSS an TEPLITZ, strong, 2- year old $3.00 $15.00 MAMAN COCHET, strong, 3-year old 200 15.00 HERMOSA, strong, 2-year old.... 3.35 16 00 CLOTHILDE SOUPERT, strong field plants 150 10.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY, Own roots 1.50 10.00 KAISERIN AUG. VICTORIA.... 3.50 20 00 PAUL NEYRON, budded 3 50 20.00 LA FRANCE, budded 200 15.00 MME.PLANTIER, own roots 1.50 10.00 TREE ROSES, H. P. sorts 5.00 40.00 Crimson Rambler.. 6 00' 50.00 CRIMSON RAMBLERS, strong, 3-year old No. 1 2.00 1,5.00 2-year old. No. 3 1.50 10.00 Strong, 3-year old. No. 1 2 50 18.00 H. P. ROSES, grafted 2-year-old, dormant, Perle des Blanches, Capt. Christy, Fisher Holmes, General Jacqueminot. Mme. Gabriel Luizet, Magna Charta Mrs. John Laing, Dlrich Brun- ner, etc., all at 1.50 11.00 FLOWERING SHRUBS. AZALEA MOLLIS, mixed kinds, 20 buds 40 4.00 30.00 Doz. 100 HYDRANGEA panioulata grandiflora, bushv field-grown, 2!/2 to 3 feet ". 1.50 11.50 Bushy fleld-Brown, 12 to 18 inches 1.00 8.00 Standard hydrangeas, bushy tops 3 00 Each Doz. 100 DEUTZIA GRACILIS, pot- grown for 7-inoh pots $.15 $1.50 $13.00 fleld-grown 3 to 4 ft., strong and bushy 3.50 25.00 DEUTZIALEMOINEI, pot- grown for 7-incb pots 40 3.50 25.00 !.50 $20.00 35.00 25. CO 16.00 Doz. 100 CLEMATIS JACKMANl, 2-vear- old "..... CLEMATIS JACKMANl, 3-vear. old ... ." 4.50 CLEMATIS JACKMANl, in ast'd kinds. 3-year-old 3.50 AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI, 3 to 4 ft., beavv .... 2.00 AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI, 2 to 3 ft. heavy ..175 14.00 ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO, 3 to 4 ft . heavy 3.50 BOX TREES (Buxus Samparvlrens). New importation, just arrived in fine con- dition. Staadard or Tree Shaped, stems about tVz feet, crowns 2 feet in diameter, each $4.00 Bush Shaped, very fine bushy plants. 18 to 20 inches higli,each 1.00 3H feet high, each 3-Ou 3H feet high, each 4.00 Pyramidal Shaped, line shapelv trees, 3 feet high, each '. 3.50 3y, feet high, e.ach 3.00 4 feet high, each 4.00 PEONIES. In oasa lota. We have this year secured a fine lot of Pseonia Chiuensis in fancy named sorts, suitable for Florists' use, all young roots, one year from divisions and with three to five eyes. These cases contain 67 double white^ 66 double pink, 67 double red, each sort named. 200 roots in all. We offer them at the low price of $20 00 per esse, or 3 cas.'S for $55.00. We cannot break cases at these prices. In Separata Colors. Strong roots, aver- aging 3 to 5 eves. Doz. 100 Double red and crimson $1..50 $1200 Doublewhite 1.60 12.00 Double pink 1.25 Double, all colors mixed 1.00 DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS 1.00 SHASTA DAISY, 3-inch pots 75 10 00 8.00 7.00 6.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicaso. Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, III. Hease mention the American Florist when writing. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Coreopsis Grandiflora LONG STEMS. Blooms as large as Cosmos. A most beautiful yellow. One year old. Out-door grown. Blooming size. $2.00 per 100; ilS-00 per 1000. ORDER NOW. Martin Kohankie PAINESVILLE. OHIO. ..THE MOON For t Trees, Shrubs, Vines Yourl and Small Fruits. Dasonptive Illustrated Catalogue Fraa THB WM. H. MOON OO. ~ - Mnmsvilla, Po. pnTTTTTTnTTHTTiTitH»HHti»>>M>tif?»ffifttwmmfTnnnmTnTTnTTTTnTTnTTTTTTTTTTnn»!tniTmmnnTTnnTTnwnTTtTtTnmTnTTnTTTTTTnTTTTC New Dahlias of Proved Merit.] Embracing a complete set of 12 NEW CENTURY DAHLIAS; 25 SUPERB NEW CACTUS DAHLIAS; NEW COLLARETTE DAHLIAS; 3 NEW GIANT-FLOWERED DAHLIAS; NEW FANCY DAHLIAS: NEW DECORATIVE DAHLIAS: NEW SHOW DAHLIAS; NEW SINGLE 3 DAHLIAS. In all, 38 ot the most wonderful Single Dahlias ever produced, and -ii of the grandest Double Dahlias. 3 All exquisite in form, shape and coloring; free bloomers and MONEY MAKERS. Faithfully and truthfully 3 described in our new illustrated descriptive catalogue, mailed free upon request RHODODENDRON MAXIMUM And other Broad-Leaved EVERGREENS by the car load or in smaller qjantities. Ornamental TREES, SHRUBS and ROSES In grsat varlaty. HERBA> CEOUS PERENNIALS by tha thousand. See our Special Herbaceous Catalogue and Wholesale Trade List. Send for them now, BAY STATE NURSERIES, North Abington. Mass. Best Carman Pot-Crown in nhiie and blue sorts; also the field-grown Paris do Marly, imported to order, for fall delivery. Let us appraise your wants. AIGLST ROLKER & SONS. 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK, P. 0. Box 752 FORCING LILACS. , L. K. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.j iiH>iitHHHU>niliHHt»lilthlllllH»Ht»>»l»U>l>UUllHH>titMMH>>l>lt«H»»»»>t»'t»»»'''t<'"""""""''"""""""""""""""'^ 552 The American Florist. April 75, 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, 429 Sixth Ave., New York; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- ' ia; or to the American Florist Co., Chioagoy ^ At New York. The bowlers at Monday's meeting made the following scores: A. S. Burns 115 166 123 J. A. Manda 116 133 126 P. Kessler 147 138 160 A. J. Guttman 151 135 119 At Denver. ■ The latest scores made in the Florists' Bowling League series are as follows: TEAM NO. 4. 1st. 2a. 3d. Totals. Cooper 151 127 138 416 C. Benson 152 118 135 405 C. Mauff 166 209 187 562 Glauber 141 151 177 469 Totals 610 605 637 — 1,852 TEAM NO 2. Frazer 178 192 138 508 Kennedy 140 181 136 457 Bush ....166 131 147 544 Scott 166 188 161 515 Totals 650 692 582—2,024 TEAM NO. 1. Brinkert 124 123 111 358 Reynolds 138 114 136 388 Valentine 152 179 139 470 Benson .. 152 163 202 517 Totals 566 579 588 — 1,733 TEAM NO. 3. Zlmmer 177 128 161 406 Kurth 147 171 145 463 Berry 200 158 149 507 Mahon 165 155 157 477 Totals 629 612 612—1,853 New York Plorlsts' Club. The April meeting of the New York Florists' Club, held on Monday evening last passes into club history as includ- ing one of the finest exhibitions of sea- sonable plants ever made in club quar- ters. Louis Dupuy of Whitestone, L. I., showed a beautiful collection of Easter plants, well grown and in grand shape. Crassula coooinea was his nov- elty. Mr. Dupuy said that it was a plant quite popular in the London mar- ket. It had great substance in its make- up and he thought it would prove to be a very valuable plant for early summer. While it was a slow grower it was very easy to grow. He showed ericas in sev- eral varieties, three varieties of passion flower, and several of hydrangeas, including the blue variety. In regard to the latter variety, Hortensia rosea, he said it was colored by culti- vation, the matter of soil being most important. As a new thing it possibly had not given the best of satisfaction, but anyone present could see it that night in satisfactory condition. The trouble was no doubt due to the fact that growers had purchased a few plants and propagated from them to such an extent that undue weakening had resulted, and its blooming qualities become injured. With good stock and proper attention there would be no trouble. He also showed Hortensia white Jeanne de Arc, a sport from Hor- tensia Thomas Hogg, and a plant of Hortensia Thomas Hogg. Some fine marguerites, a fine specimen of French purple lilac and Baby Rambler rose, and several specimens of Mimosa acacia cor- data, were also included in his exhibit. The Hinode Florist Company, of Whitestone, had five grand specimens of the Crimson Kambler rose, one of them trained in circular form. These plants excited much admiration. Pankok & Schumacher, also of White- stone, showed a fine bush of bougan- villea, and a plant of epiphyllum. Thomas DeVoy & Son of Poughkeep- sie presented a handsome plant of their new geranium Telegraph. Notwith- standing that this plant had been brought down from Poughkeepsie under shipping difficulties the cluster of flow- ers were perfect, and little the worse for their journey. The brilliant color of the flowers lent great contrast to the rest of the exhibit. As Mr. DeVoy, Jr., who was present said, Telegraph seemed hard to excel as a greenhouse plant. The general exhibit was judged by the club 's committee on awards. To Louis Dupuy it gave an award of excellence for cul- ture on his collection of ericas, mar- guerites, and Baby Rambler roses. For the balance of his exhibit an award of merit for culture was given. For his Crassula coceinea a certificate of merit was awarded. The committee's report stated that the committee was favor- ably impressed with the plant's possi- bilities. Pankok & Schumacher were given an award of excellence for their specimen of bougainvillea, and an award of merit for their epiphyllum, both for culture. Thos. DeVoy & Son gained an award of merit for culture on their Telegraph geranium. Prof. W. G. Johnson was elected to membership in the club. The proposed change in the by-laws governing the collection of dues was, after considerable discussion, referred to the next meeting. President F. H. Traendly called the JOHN BURTON, Assignee for ROBERT GRIIG & SON, ROSES, PgLMS, and Nsvillln In Dteorativt Plintt. Market and 49th St«., Philadelphia, Pa. CANNA WEST VIRGINIA. Bestof the Crozy Type. Gold Medal at St. Louis. Started plants now ready, $5.00 pel 100. Slook limlled. GUS. OBERIVIEYEIR, Box 219, PARKERSBURC, W. VA. attention of the club to the fact that in shows made under the auspices of the club, school children were invited to the exhibitions free of charge. Visit- ing the greenhouses at Prospect park recently he was impressed with the ab- surdity of the ruling that children under 16 years of age are excluded from the houses. He could not see the force of this ruling and thought the club should bring the matter to the notice of the park commissioners. The project favorably impressing the meet- ing, on motion a committee was appointed to draft a letter to the park commissioners protesting against the ex- clusion of the children. S. S. Butter- field, Alfred H. Langjahr and Walter R'eimels were appointed such commit- tee. Greensburg, Ind. Draper & Clark and the Greensburg Floral Company have formed a partner- ship. Ira Clark will have charge of the business and Henry Bentlage will look after the growing. Mr. Bentlage re- cently bought the Greensburg Floral Company's establishment of Mr. Dehmer. Mr. Clark has had charge of the Draper & Clark green- houses four years and is well ac- quainted with the business in Greens- burg and Mr. Bentlage has had several years' experience with the best growers of the country. The firm name will be Clark & Bentlage. CHRYSANTHEMUMS S?,'i'TErS'JfT;"NGs A FEW OF OUR LEADERS: Wm. Duckham Ben Wells. Mrs. Thirkel<, 12 00; F. A. Cobbold, Leila Filkins, 1(3x0, Dr. Enguehard, $<.0O per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri. strong 2M and 3}^-in. tl.75 pet 100; $15.00 pet 11.00. Send lot complete list. No otder filled less than 31. W. A. CHALFANT, Springfield, Mo. Please mention the American Florist when writings Orchids! j^ Just at hand, n superbcrmdition.our first ship- ment of CATTLEYA LABIATA. Write lor prices. We also recommend our IftTge stock of well- erown, established ORCHIDS. Write for cat- alogue. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importer!. Please mention the A mertcan Florist when wrUing, "^sll^ ORCHffiS » SANDER'S ANNUAL SPRING ORCHID SALE. Send for Descriptive Catalogue to CLEARY'S HORTICULTURAL HALL, 62 Vasay St., NEW YORK. Stanley & Co. SOUTHGATE, ENGLAND. CATTLEYA SCHROEDERAE, a grand well assorted importation just arrived. Order at once. KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation has always been lliat we fill orders when others fall. All stock in season at Lowest Market Rates. igo5. The American Florist. 553 The TARRYTOWN FERN NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI ELEGANTISSIMA The Best Record of Any New Introduction JSv^Z"$50 PRIZE From The HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY of NEW YORK^r/nrol'.'hrre^T w =^ GOLD MEDAL ITiiS'^^ " SHAW COLD MEDAL Louisiana Purchase Esposition. COLD MEDAL Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. COLD MEDAL Rhode Island Horticultural Society. COLD MEDAL New Orleans Horticultural Society. SILVER MEDAL Society of American Florists — Highest Award _ SILVER MEDAL Massachusetts Horticultural Society. SILVER MEDAL New York Florists' Club— Highest Award. SILVER MEDAL American Institute, New Yorl^-Highest Award. SILVER MEDAL Newport Horticultural Society-Highest Award. SILVER MEDAL Tarrytown Horticultural Society — Highest Award. And Numerous Diplomas and Certificates of flAerlt. Introduction 1905 There is nothing in the fern line thai is as handsome as this beautiful fern when well grown. It is a wonderful improvement over Nephrolepis Piersoni in every respect both in regard to beauty and habit of growth. It is a sport from the Pierson Fern (Nephrolepis Piersoni), but it is very much more beautiful and of greater value. It is as different from the Pierson Fern as that is from the Boston. The small side pinns are again subdivided, producing an exquisite and beautiful effect, changing the entire character of the fronds, which measure less than half the length and about twice the breadth of the fronds of the Pierson Fern. The fronds also assume an entirely different form, the side pinni-e standing at right angles to the mid-rib of the frond, on edge rather than flat, as is usual, making both sides of the frond equally beautiful— entirely different from any other fern. The Plant is very dwarf, only about half the height of the Pierson Fern, and of very much more compact habit. Talcing it altogether it makes one of the most exquisite plants and one of the most valuable for table and house decoration that has ever been introduced. The cut fronds, on account of their beauty, will be in great demand for table decoration. Well-grown plants make most magnificent specimens. NOW READY FOR DELIVERY. PRICE— 2ii-inch pots, $9 00 per dozen, SO plants at 60c eich, 100 at 50c each, 500 at 45c each, and 1000 at 40c each. S-inch pots, $12.00 per dozen; 6-inch pots, $24.00 per dozen; 8-inch pots, $36 00 per dozen; 10-inch pots, $60.00 per dozen' F, R. Pierson Co. TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON NEW YORK. 554 The American Florist. April /5, EASTER 1905 TRAENDLY & SCHENCK Phones, 798-799 Madison Square. 44 W. 28th St., NcW York City. ANNOUNCEIVIENT !!! WE WILL HAVE the cut of 20,000 Jack Plants for EASTER. WE WILL HAVE the cut of 10,000 Brunners for EASTER. WE WILL HAVE the largest supply of Maids, Brides and Liberty. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS for Golden Gate, Uncle John and Chatenay. We are supplied daily with large quantities of all the leading varieties of Carnations. EVERYBODY KNOWS that in the handling of Violets we LEAD THEM ALL. You may have any part of the above stock you may want for EASTER by ordering early. TRAENDLY & SCHENCK. WE WANT TO MOVE SEVERAL HUNDRED EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE KENTIA BELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA at $7.00 each SIZES AS rOL.I-OWS: KENTIA BELMOREANA, J2-inipots,54to60incheshigh,7 toSleaves. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 12 io. pots, 54 to 60 inches high, 6 to 7 leaves. This 13 fine periect stock and is just what you need for your Easter Trade. We ako have several thousand exceptionally fine LATANIA BORBONICA, in 8-inch pots, 7 to 9 leaves, 30 to 36 inches high, Irom top of pot. Perfect stock that we will close out at $1 .25 each. *. WE ALSO HOPE TO BE FAVORED WITH YOUR ORDER FOR THE FOLLOWING STOCK WHICH WE CAN RECOMIVIEND AS A1 QUALITY: Variety. KENTIA BELMOREANA. 3H 4 KENTIA FORSTERIANA, single 7 Size. . 4 ,. 6 Height. Leaves. LATANIA BORBONICA 3 3 3H V PHOENIX CANARIEN3IS 8 fICUS ELA8TICA 4 ARAUCARIA LXCELSA 4 " " comp b COS WEDDELLIANA 3 4>AN0ANUS VEIICHII 4 5 12-14 15-17 24-26 32-34 34-36 44-48 14-16 16-18 32-36 34-88 46-48 11-13 28-30 26-40 38-42 10-12 16 20 30 23 tiers tiers tiers tiers 18-20 5-6 5-6 6-7 6 6 7-8 3-4 4 5 5-6 5-6 4-5 7 6-7 10-12 2-3 3-5 3-5 3 Each. Doz .... »2C0 .... 300 1.50 18.00 3.00 24.00 2.50 30.0U 6.00 .... 2 00 3 00 21.00 30.00 .76 1.00 2.00 12.00 15.00 3.00 4.50 6.00 6.00 9.00 15 00 2.50 6.00 12.00 15.00 2. CO 2.50 6.00 l.CO 1.25 3.00 .35 .30 .50 .50 .75 1.25 2.00 .60 1.00 1.25 100 $16.00 16.00 23.00 6.00 7.00 Size. PANDANUS UTILIS 3 •■ 5 Each. Doz. .... J3.00 .... 6.00 .... 900 POA TRIV. VAR 3 for ferneries. . CROTONS 3. 4. CIBOTIUM SCHIEDM 6 .SI. 60 . 2.00 ADIANTUM CUNEATUM . DRAC/ENA INDIVISA. FR'GRtNS MASSaNGEANA 5 1.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 2. SPRENQERI. DRAC/ENA TER 6 FITTONIA VERSCHAFFELTII 2 MARANTA MASSANGEANA: 2 22-24 75 fine for ferneries fine for ferneries 100 5.00 600 3.00 7.00 13.00 16.00 10.00 3.00 8.00 12.00 6.00 10.00 15.00 20 00 6.00 . 500 GEORGE WITTBOLD COMPANY, 1657-1659 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO. 1905- Th E American Florist. 555 ®~" 5* For Easier YOU MAY DEPEND ON US FOR YOUR REQUIREMENTS IN Lilies, Hydrangeas, Genistas, Gladstonei. I Spiraea, *9 Rhododendrons, ^ Lilacs, Palms, T'-ti^ril^, DECORATIVE STOCK. Our stock is Prime Quality, just right, and as we have no Poor Stock for Sale, Your Interests can be Well Served if you place your orders with us. Shipments Always Prompt. Write now ior prices, or send your order and be sure you will get prices equally advantageous. R. DREYER WOODSIDE, L. I., N. Y. 556 The American Florist. April 15, This is Not Confidential A SATISFACTORY EASTER Is Good Stock, Well Bought and g:ood CostomMS Well Setved. For many years our sole aim has been to furnish such flowers in such shape as to give satisfaction in every respect. For the coming E> A. s o:^ E> Ig We have in sight Longiflorums in Pots and Cut, Roses, Carnations, Astilbes, Violets, Stocks, Mignonette, Lily of the Valley, Tulips, Daffodils, all varieties, Hyacinths, etc., in heavy supply and excellent quality. J- J- J- ^ As especially desirable we would mention paiticularly American Beauty, Bridesmaid, and Bride Roses; Lawson, Fair Maid and Enchantress Carnations, j- J> J- J- CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET. DUTCH BULBS AND PLANTS R. van der Schoot & Son Largest Wholesale Growers of Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Gladiolus, Lilies, Pseonias, Iris, Cannas t?Scrf*?'?"^ Over 200 Acres of Bulbs. Bulb Exporters to the United States Since 1836. Catalogue Now Ready. Please Ask Our Prices. Hillegom, Holland. igo5. The American Florist. 55T PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. LargestOrower in the World (ONE MILLION SQUARE FEET OF GLASS.) Roses Our Selection $4 per 100 Our Easter Price Lisf: BEAUTIES PcrDoz. Extra select $5.00 30-inch 4.00 24-inch 3,00 20=inch 2.00 15= inch 1.50 12= inch 1.25 Short 75c to 1. 00 Per JOO Bride $5.00 to $ 8.00 Bridesmaid 5.00 to 8.00 Uncle John... 5.00 to 10.00 Chatenay 5.00 to 10.00 Liberty 5.00 to 10.00 Sunrise 5.00 to 8.00 Perle 5.00 to 8.00 Carnations 4.00 CUT EASTER LILIES, $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. 558 The American Florist. April IS, HAVE YOU PLACED YOUR ORDER FOR EASTER STOCK IF NOT. DO SO AT ONCE Easter Lilies, $125.00 per 1000 Wild Smilax, 50 lb. Case, $6.00 Fancy Ferns, $3.00 per 1000 IN LARGE QUANTITIES AMERICAN BEAUTY. PerDoz. 36-inch stems S5. 00 to $6.00 24 to 30-inch stems 3.00 to 4.00 18 to 24 " " • 2.50 to 3.00 15 to 18 " " 2.00 12 to 15 " " 1-50 Short Stems $4.00 to $8.00 per 100 Per 100 Bride, Bridesmaids 3.00 to $8.00 Golden Gate, Meteor 3.00 to 8.00 Liberty and Chatenay 6.00 to 12.00 Gen'l MacArthur 8.00 to 15.00 Carnations 2.50 to 4.00 Fancy 4.00 to 5.00 Per 100 Violets, Double $1.00 Single 1.00 Valley $3.00 to 4.00 Daffodils, Paper White 3.00 to 4.00 Tulips S.OOto 4.00 Callas per doz., $1.50 Asparagus Sprengeri, sprays 2.00 to 4.00 " Plumosus, string each, 25c to 50c Fancy Ferns per 1000, $3.00 .35 Galax, Bronze, Green per 1000, 1.00 .15 Adiantum 75 to 1.00 Leucothoe sprays 100 Smilax per doz. , $3.00 Book your orders now for EASTER LILIES and other wants. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO J. B. DEAMUD, Long Distance Phone, Central 3155. Automatic 9922. We are still booking orders for own root plants of THE NEW ROSE WELLESLEY We have a very fine lot in 2 l-2-in. pots at $25.00 per 100 Having decided to increase our planting of "Wellesley," we have several thousand first-class grafted Bride and Bridesmaid Roses in 2 1-2-in. pots, which we intended for our own use, and which are now offered for sale at $10.00 per 100. 1000 rate on application. WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, Natick, Mass. jOHP*^ NT. iMA.'ir, ®u:M:iM:nr, iv. j. 1905- Th E American Florist. 559 Ji^^^-'^Asv^i^ Wictor Bros. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Will Fill Your EASTER Wants ALL ORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY WITH THE BEST OF STOCK. Stock Picked Out for All Shipping Orders Before Sales are Made to City Buyers. i mm mumn i EASTER PRICE LIST- AMERICAN BEAUTY. Per doz. Per loo Extra long stem....$5.oo to $6.00 Meteor $6.00 to $10.00 24-incli stem 3.00 to 4.00 Golden Gate 6.00 to 10.00 20-inch stem 2.50 to 3.00 Perle 6.00 to 8.00 15-inch stem 2.00 Ivory 6.00 to 10.00 12-inch stem 1.50 Liberty 6.00 to 15-00 8-inch stem i.oo CARNATIONS, fancy 5.00 to 6.00 Per 100 " ordinary 4.C0 Bride $6.00 to $10.00 LILIES 15-00 Bridesmaid 6.00 to 1000 " perdoz, $2.00 660 The American Florist. April 15, GO TO ^ \ E. H. HUNT'S 1 «i i* % For EASTER LILIES, % % ROSES of all Kinds ^ % CARNATIONS % \ All BULB STOCK, and Best of All, \ I SQUARE DEALING | 1 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. | ^ ^k *vft -vft •>.* *vft "v* ^ft -^ft •vft ^ft •v» ^» ^* ^» -vft *v» -vft ^« ^ft -^A -s.ft -vft -v* -v* *vA •vtt •v* ^ft ^* -v* •Vft ^« ^» "v* -vft "Vft ^ft ^>^. Chrysanthemum Novelties Three Money Making Commercial Varieties are: 1^1 Vy O \lB / r\ I I r^ \I |-| Zl IVI ^"^^ Boston C. S. A. Cup Winner, a good yellow, and a grand l'^it\0» W» L/U V>i\n/\l~l keeper, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. MERSTHAIV] rXnoItSS WHITE C00IV|BESL'.'S'4,^S: Both certificated by C. S. A. 50c each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. We can quote special prices on large lots, as we can supply these kinds bjr hundred or thousand. Also the following prize winning novelties: Mrs. A. J. Miller, J. H. Doyle, Dora Stevens, Mrs. H. A. Allen, Emily Mlleham, Merstham Red, Valerie Qreenham, Lady Cranston, and others, all at 50c each; $5.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. All the best of last year's novelties: W. Duckham, P. A. Cobbsld, Oen. Hutton, Donald McLeod, W. R. Church, Ben Wells, Cheltonl, Harrison Dick, etc., $8.00 per 100. Also Mrs. T. W. Pockett, C. J. Salter, Mrs. E. Thirkell, F. S. Vallis, W. A. Etherlngton, Quy Hamilton, and other standard kinds. If you did not receive our list, send for it. Immediate Delivery. Splendid StoGl(. Our Motto ; Your Money BaGl( If You Want It. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N.J. igos. The American Florist. 561 YOUR riRST THOUGHT When the time comes to decide about EASTER SUPPLIES is where can I place my order to insure getting "SELLABLE" STOCK at the right time and at the right prices? We have made Extra Preparations To Take Care of Your Wants and you will make no mistake by placing yourself in our hands. ESSTER PRICE LIST. Taking Effect Monday, April 17, 1905. American Beauties Per doz. 30to40-iDoh $3.80 to $6.00 24-iuoli 4 00 20-inch 3 00 15-inch 2.00 12-inch 1.50 8-inoh 1.00 Short V5 Brides 1 Per 100 Maids I Special A Stock. $9.00 to $10 00 Meteors I Select 6.00 to 8 00 Gates J Good Average... 5 00 to 6 00 Perles— Fanov 6 00 to 8 OO Medium ." 4.00 to 6 00 Roses— Our Selection 5.C0 Liberty 10 00 to 1500 Carnations— Extra Fancy. . 5 00 Good Average 3 00 to 4.0) Easter Lilies— Select 12.60 to IB 00 Callas 12.50 to 16 00 Per doz. Lilac— Purple and white .... 1.00 to 1.50 Wild Smilax— No. 1 Case, 25 lbs., $3.25. No. 3 Case. 60 lbs., 6 00. Per 100 Tulips— Double $4 00 to $5 00 hinele 3.00 to 4 00 Daftodlls-Double, Ex. Fine 3 00 to 4.00 Dutch Hyacinths 4 00 to 6.00 Valley 3.00 to 4.00 Asparadus— per String 25 00 to 50.00 Sprays 3.00 to 4.00 P^ Sprenderi 4 00 to 6.00 Common Ferns, per lOOO, $3 .30 Galax lOOto 1.2S Smilax— Extra Heavy 15 00 to 18 00 Leucothoe 100 Adiantum l.OOto 160 Sinifle Jonquils 60 to 1.01 Fordet-n]e*nots 1.50 Pansles 100 Violets— Single .75 Double ■;5to 100 Sweet Peas 1 00 to 1.60 Fancy Easier Lilies. We can furnish select blooms and which have been especially grown for us by one of the most successful Lily Growers in the country. Advise us as to number desired, either TLOWERS or PLANTS, and we will take pleasure in quoting. We ship direct from greenhouses, which means but one handling be- tween grower and buyer; thereby eliminating to a very large extent, the chance of bruising in rehandling. (Worth your while to consider this.) Easter Novelties and Requisites. Per dozen. Easter Chicks, Fancy imported. .$3.00 Easter Ducks, Fancy imported... 3-00 Cotton Chicks and Ducks. .2Sc to l.OO Mats, plain and fancy, $2.00 to 2.50 Waterproof Crepe Paper 2.25 Common, all colors 75 Fancy Pearl Corsage Pins., assorted colors, iSc to 1.00 per doz.; per gross $1.00 to $0.00 Doves, 1st quality 12.00 2nd quality 10.00 3rd quality... SOO Violet Tin Foil, per lb., 3Sc; 3 lbs.,$l.OCi 100 lbs., $25.00. Boston Ferns. Choice Stock. Doz. 5-inch $5 00 6-inch 8.00 7-inch 10.00 Write for special price on quantity. Azaleas, Lilies and other Pot Plants. Send us a list of your requirements for prices. E. F. WINTERSON CO 45-47-49 Wabash Ave, CHICa;GO. 562 The American Florist. April 15, (^ ^ ;) Bassett & Washburn's EASTER LILIES 25,000 Fancy Japanese Longiflorum Lilies averaging tliree to five blooms to a stalk. Price, $2.00 per dozen or $12.00 per hundred. We also grow fancy Beauties, Liberties, Brides, Bridesmaids, Chatenay and other fancy roses. Fancy Carnations, Bulb Stock and Greens of all kinds. Office, 76 Wabash Ave., Greenhouses, CHICAGO. Hinsdale, 111. 5 H. WEBER & SONS Announce the completion of arrangements whereby they T"^,^ t^ ^^ Ull I ^^ ^^ will, beginning in January 1906, disseminate jointly with | HE ^L ■ \SI ■ ^lIL^ X^Xi^a THEIR TWO GRAND NEW CARNATIONS My MarylandjNDjIessica Miff 1 nY7f i \Tf\ is already well and favorably f^ ITJCCir i we liave, in the red and white variegated ffl/llf YL/I^II known, having been exhibited ||1 .IhjjILA class, what My Maryland will prove UlAiyiJVrtl^l/ frfjiy jt the various flower *" Wi^k/Jiwn amongst white. It is descended through shows and florist club meetings the past Fall and Winter, and in several generations of variegated seedlings of Hellen Keller and every case elicited the highest piaiseand most favoiable comment. Bradt extraction on the one side and Lawson on the other. A We pick this variety to quickly and easily displace all other whites strong, thrifty growing variegated seedling bearing the seed. It for first honors, not only in exhibition, but in commercial points is a trifle heavier in growth than My Maryland and just as well. We claim for it a robustness of constitution quite Lawson height. Aside from these differences and the color, unequaled in any other variety and an ease of culture th:it will the description of My Maryland applies to Jessica. delight the heart of the grower. The great vigor of both parents Under favorable conditions four-inch blooms are not uncom- ( Norway X Lawson) seems united and improved upon in this mon. We picic Jessica to win over any other variegated variety. variety. Both of the above are free propagators. We are thoroughly familiar with them and b now what they will do. "We will be in a position to deliver stock early and on time, and assure the trade that no disappointments will lesult on that score. We have already booked many orders. It pays to be early. Orders booked are subject to cancellation by the buyer if unsatisfied with either variety up to the time the cuttings are received. PRICE: $2. SO per doz.; $12. OO per lOO; $IOO.OO per lOOO. WEST OF PENNSYLVANIA, address EAST OF OHIO, address E. 6. HILL CO., Richmond, Ind. H.WEBER&SONS.Oakland.Md. zgo5. The American Florist. 563 BEGIN NOW TO SEND YOUR Easter and Spring Orders to US. OUR AIM Is to supply our Customers with the best and latest in Cut Flowers, Supplies and Novelties. J- ^ J- J- j^ Wc handle the output of 30 GROWERS Make Wire Designs, handle all Florists' Supplies and are Head- quarters in Northern Ohio for Hardy Ferns and Galax Leaves. ORDER NOW Cleveland Cut Flower Company, 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, 0. The Everlasting Greenhouse Bench HAS BEEN FOUND. A Tile Bench With Tiie Legs, Easy to Put Up, Movable and Never to Wear Out. Each Piece Interlocks, Making the Bench one Solid Piece. Write for Prices. THIS tile bench is made in double compartment slabs fifteen inches wide and any length desired to 26 inches, according to the width of the bench. The height of the bench is 2 feet to the top of the side- board, which makes the bench alone stand 18 inches high. Some Good Points. Quicker to put up than wood. Is no home for bugs. It will last forever. Will never sag or fall down, as it has about five times the support that a wooden bench has. It is porous. AGENTS Cleveland Cut Flower Company, 52 and 54 High Street, CLeVELAND, OHIO. 564 The American Florist. April IS, Easter yijg^ Easter 60,000 Lilies Ready. ,.$12S.C0 Stock Superb. Per 1000... ALSO- Hydrangea Otaksa, 3 to 16 blooms, at 25c. per bloom. Azaleas, all sizes, from 50c to $3.C0 each. Spirea Gladstone, Rhododendrons, Deutzias, Genistas, Hyacinths, Tulips, Dafiodils, in pots and pans. Cut Flowers Roses, Carnations, Cut Lilies, Tulips, Daffodils, Asparagus, Smilax, in any quantity, PRICES RIGHT. LakeviewRoseGardens J4MEST0WW, Py. Y. Wholesale TRADE LIST. Aasaragus Plumosus Sprangarl and Dacum- bena, 3 inch pots, 75c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. Ampelooaia Vallohl, 3-iuch pots, 79c. doz., $5.01) per 10(1; 4-mch »1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. Clamatis, large flowering variety, 2 years old, 5- incb pots. $3 00 per doz. Dracaena Indlvisa.'S in.. 75s per doz.. $5.00 per lOO; i'A-m. pots, pots, $2.00 per doz. ; 6-in. pots, $3.00 p<:r doz. Geranluma, scarlet, pink and white, 3-inch pots. 60c. per doz., $4.00 per 100. Honayauckia (Ualleana), 5-inch pots, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Ivy, hardy, large leaves, 3-inoh,75o. per doz., .$5.00 per 100; i in. pots, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Moon VInea, Sin. pots, 75o. perdoz.,$5.00 per 100. VInoaa, Variegated 3-ln., 75o. per doz., SSj.OO per 100; Wt-'m. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100 Myoaolls, clumps from open ground, 60^. per doz.; *l-00 pet 100. Panalea, separate colors, yellow, white and blue, $2.(0 per 100. Polnaattlas, stock plants, dormant, 5-inch pots, $1.50 pet doz., $10.00 per lOU. Stookfrom 2^-ln. pots, $3.00 par 100. Asparagus Plumosus, Comorensis, Sprengeri and Decumbens, Alyssum. Little Gem, Antirr- hinum, white; Abutiion Savitzii ; Ageratum, blue and white; Coleus, Verschaffeltii, Golden Bedder and fancy varieties, Cobna scandens. Clematis paniculata, Dracaena indivisa, Fuchsias, double and single; Feverfew, Little Gem, Geranium Mme. Salleroi (strong) and Mrs. Parker; Lobelia, dwarf blue; Nasturtium, dwarf; Petunias, double white; Phlox Drummondi, dwarf: Salvias, San- aevieria Zeylanica, Swainsona alba. Verbenas, mammoth varieties, Impatiens Sultani. Chryaanthamuma, best standard varieties, rooted cutilD^s, from soil, $2 00 per 100. Carnatlona, pot grown, per 100; Enchantreps. J4.U0; Boston Market, .$3.60; Red .Sport, $6.00. Flamingo, $(! 00; The Quc^en, $3 00; Mrs. Fisher, 83.00. .Strong rooted cuttings from soil, per 100; Flora Hill, Queen Louise, Scott, Joost, Crocker, 11.50; Crane, $2.00; Enchantress, $3.00, Carnatlona, for summer (lowerine. Mri. Fisher, wliite; Vulcan ri'd, from soil, $3.00 per 100. Clamalla panloulata, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $ 0.00 per 100. C. Eisclc, 11th S Jiflarton Stt. PHILADELPHIA, PA WHEN WE SAY THAT WE CAN FILL YOUR ORDERS WITH THE im EASTER STOCK That can be found on this market, we talk direct from the shoulder, for we can fully back up our assertions. WW # B^ ^^ Because we carry the kind of stock that you are looking WW MMj' • ^°''' ^^ ^^ make a specialty of producing high grade = stock of all kinds. For Easter we shall have an extra fine quality of tflaiTisii in large quantities, as well as ROSES AND CARNATIONS In addition to the cutting of a choice line of stock from our own large greenhouses, we also handle the production of a number of the best growers in this city, thereby placing us in a position to fill all orders in a very satisfactory manner, as a trial order will convince you. We are Cutting heavily of Maids and Brides of extra fine quality. Also a choice variety of high grade Carnations. Caster Lilies will be equal to any demand. However, the long Stem grade will be scarce. It is on this grade that we will be particularly heavy. So if you wish to avoid disappointments and want your orders filled satisfactorily, just give us a call and you will be more than pleased that you called upon us. J. a BUDLONG 37-39 Randolph Street^ HIC AGO. Boses and Carnations A. Specialty WHOLESALE GROWER of cut FLOWERS Chrysanthemums. Dr. Eniiuehard, Wm. H. Duckham, from 2>-4-io. poi8, at $10.(0 per 100; 81 60 per doz. Mile. Marie Ll^er. Yellow Eaton, Ethelyn, Miss Alice Byron, from ^i-^.in. pota.at $4.00 pur 100; $35.00 per lOOO. General Assortment. Th« following from 2M-in. pota. *3-00 per 103; $2.5 00 per 1000. Rooted cuttings, $2.00 per 100: $IB.0O per 1000. WHITE. Early-George S. Kalb. Polly Rose, Wiilowbrook. Mid-Season — Miss Minnie Wan- amaker. Ivory, Mrs. H RoDinson, Niveus, Queen. Lule-Mrj. MoArthur, Timothy Eaton, VV. H. UUHdwirik. PIINK. Eai-ly— Glory of the Paoltlo. Mid- .Season-Pink Ivory, J. K. Sbaw, Adela, Mrs. I'urnn. A. J. Balfour. Late— Maud Dean, Lav- ender Queen, The Harriott. YELLOW. EARLY— Monrovia. Mid-Sea.son — G. I'llcher, C >1. IJ. Appleton, Golden Gate. Late- MHJor Bounaffon. Mrs. Trenor \j. Park. RED. BRONZE. (Jullinefordi. Kate Hroomhead. A. N. PIERSON, Roses. Grafted and own root stock of the foUowini; varieties of Roses: IVORY, Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor, Madame Hoste, Golden Gate, Mrs. Pierpont Morgan, Mme. Abel Chatenay. Grafted, $$15.00 per lOO; $120.00 per lOOO; tor A Ir 100; $10.00 per 1000. April, May and June delivery. EXTRA FINE CRAFTED in 2W-in. pots, $26.00 per 100. Special prices for larger quantities on application. Carnations. Rooted cuttings now ready of all reliable and well-known varieties. Send for price list. Cromwell, ', KILLARNEY igo5. The American Florist. 565 p/^n pAQTpl} ^"'' s^<)<^l( 's large and covers I vFlm L/%0 I Llm everything in season in : : : Gut Flowers FINE LONG STEMMED LILIES, BOTH CUT and POTTED. AMERICAN BEAUTY Roses; BRIDE and BRIDESMAID Roses. CARNATIONS in all varieties, HYACINTHS, TULIPS, DAFFO- DILS, LILY OF THE VALLEY, DAISIES, FREESIA, LILAC, SMILAX, ASPARAGUS, GALAX and other GREENS. Send us your orders and be certain Ihey will be billed complete. We Never Disappoint. Ship Promptly, and Handle only the Finest Stock. Write. Phone or Telegraph ^ J- ^ J- J- J- J- ^ ^ Leo Niessen Company, 1217 Arch St.. S:i',;:„rjHir.{.U^IIS i36,. PHILADELPHIA, PA. '^fmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^ The Fine New PinK Rose LADtlJiOIT Per 100 PeriCOO 21/o-inch $ 8.00 S 75 GO ( 3i/2-inch 12 00 100 OO The Three Grand New Chrysanthemums MAJESTIC, ADELIA and MADONNA Per dozen Per 100 2.inch S3.00 $15.00 \ \ i 1 THREE FINE Snapdragons While, PinK and Yellow. S6.00 per hundred; S50.00 per thousand. White Lawson From 2-inch pots, $6.00 per hundred; $55.00 per thousand. ( ) ) JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS. -.^ — II 5GG The American Florist. April 15, Newport, E. I. TRADE VERY BRISK. A splendid week to look back upon is everybody's report of the past sis days. The weather has been perfect, and both large order business and re- tail counter trade has been very active with the seedsmen. The frost is about out of the ground, and, although the soil is not yet wholly settled much early planting is being done. Potatoes, oats, grass seeds, sweet peas and onion sets are going into the ground fast. As stated weeks ago, everything bids fair for the best season we have had in years, not only with the seedsmen, but in every branch of the agricultural and horticultural trade. Our florists have had a busy week and are now look- ing forward and preparing for the Easter business which even now is be- ing talked of as a large trade. NOTES. F. L. Zeigler has had an especially good run the past week on funeral orders; he has been receiving some very fine pansies and violets. Gardeners and caretakers of grounds, etc., state that the season, so far as being able to clear up places is con- cerned, is at least two weeks behind last spring. Alexander Adam will take charge of the glass and gardens at Oakland Farm for Alfred G. Vanderbilt. Mr. Adam has been for many years head gardener to Eben D. Jordan at Chiltonville, Ply- mouth, Mass. The first prize of $15 for twelve blooms of American Beauty roses, awarded by the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society at their recent spring exhibition, went to Arthur Griffin, gar- dener to Commodore E. T. Gerry at Seaverge. Carl Jurgens and wife have gone on a two weeks' visit south, and will re- turn in season for the marriage of their son, Carl Jurgens, Jr., to Miss Florida Hubbard, April 10. Their daughter, Mrs. Parker, is here from Providence to remain until their return. The monthly meeting of the executive committee of the Newport Horticul- tural Society took place last Saturday evening, when matters were discussed that will be presented to the society at its regular April meeting on the 5th. Many matters need adjustment, and the meeting will be very largely attended. The Newport Horticultural Society is arranging the schedule for its coming shows. It is proposed to have one at least in the Casino, the dates to be de- termined later. The rose and straw- berry show will be in June and the summer show in the Newport Casino the latter part of August or early in September. The latter show will be an exhibition especially for the summer people and Newport visitors and will be one of the society events of the com- ing season. X. Alliance, O. — George H. Bowditeh, formerly foreman of the Poehlmann Brothers Company, at Morton Grove, 111., is now manager of the Lamborn Floral Company of this city, in which he has an interest. This company has just been incorporated and intends to build 50,000 feet of glass at once and will Vjuild the same amount next year to grow cut flowers exclusively. The John C. Moninger Company, Chicago, has the contract. SURPLUS OF- THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY. WILLOW VITELLINA. Per 100 5 to 6 feet $8.00 EVERGREENS. AVe have a large and flue selection of ever^jreens transplanted two years ago. Send for our \\'hole- sale list. 50,000 BOXWOOD. Per 1000 3 to 4 inches $ 15.00 4 to5 ■ 30.00 5 to 6 " 50.00 12 ■ 200.00 latoio ■• 300.00 2 to 5 feet, See wholesale list. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. California Privet, 12 to 15 California Privet, 18 to 24 California Privet, 2 to 3 HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea P. G., 5 to 6 feet " 3 to 4 feet, XX ., 3 to 4 feet, X. '■ 2to3teet 6.00 " Standards 1st el 1500 ALTHEAS. Standards, 4 to 5 feet 25.00 Bush double, 3 to 4 feet 7.00 5to6feet 15.00 WEICELIAS. 2 to 3 feet, very strong 0 00 3 to 4 feet....." T.OO 4 to 5 feet Si.OO 5to6feet 15.00 Per 1000 inches $ 9.00 inches 15.00 feet 20.00 Per 100 CLEMATIS PANICULATA. Per 100 *'"^!'il fclematis I'aniculata, 2-yr. No. 1 6.0O 11™ " •' 3-vr.,XX 8.00 SIO " " XXX 10.00 HONEYSUCKLES. Hone\suckle ITalleana, :3-yr., lino.. Ivy, 31^-inch pots ENGLISH IVY. 3.C0 Per 1000 ... $.50.00 X 70.00 *' Evergreen (Chinese) 2-vr 50.00 Japan Golden, 2-yr....' 3.5.00 3-yr- 50.t0 See wholesale list for other varieties. MAGNOLIAS. Each Magnolia f'onspicua, 4 to 5 feet .$1.00 Soulangeana. 4 to5 feet I.OO Taxus Baocata, 3to4 feet 125 Cedrus Deodora, 2 feet 40 ISinches 30 600,000 ROSES. IN 2-INCH POTS. We have one of the finest stocks of well-grown Roses in 100 varieties, in 2- inch pots in this country. We will be glad to estimate on order for this Spring or future deliverv, $25 to $35 per 1000. CLIMBING AND TRAILING ROSES. lJaW80D, Kver^i'een Gem, Gardenia, Jersey Beauty, Philadelphia. Vink Roamer. So. Orange Perfection. White Rambler. Yellow Rambler, Dorothy Perkins, Farquhar, Helene, Manda's Triumph, Pink Rambler, Setigera, Universal Favorite. Wichuraiana. Crimson Rambler. HYBRID TEA ROSES. liulduin (Helen Gould) Duchess of Albany, Helene Carabier. Mme. .To5. Schwartz, Mme. Sch waller. Souv. du Pres. Carnot. White Maman Cochet, EVERBLOOMING TEA ROSES. Climbing Meteor, Grussan Teplitz. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Mme. F. Kruger, Mme. Cochet, Souv. du A\'oottou. Bon Silene Duehess de Brabant Golden Gate Suowflake Ivory Perle des Jardins Bridesmaid Etoile de L>on Highland i\lary La Princess Vera Safrano 3O.00O ROSES. 4-ineh pots. For varieties sec wholesale list. Dorothy Perkins. 4-inch pots, per 10? $10.01) HYBRID PERPETUAL AND MOSS. Alfred Colorab. Clio. Anne de Diesbach, General Jafquerainot, Magna Cha ta. Gloire Lyounaise, Paul Xeyrou. Vick's Caprice. HERBACEOUS PLANTS. We have upwards of :^)0,000 neM-^'rown plants, not including 45 varieties uE Hardy Phlox and 200 varieties of Peonies, and over 200.000 2-inch pot plants. See \vholesale list for varietiea. PEONIES. For 100 Named varieties ...$10.00 Large double pink G.OO Prince of Wales, pink, large clumps, 8 to 20 eyes 12.00 PHLOX. FIELD-GROWN. We have SO varieties in lield-grnwn plants at *.=pOOaiid$tiOa per 100. Al)Out 50,000 Phlox in 2- iuch pots. $3.00 per 100. $35.00 per 1000. For varie- lies, sei' wholesale price list, pp. 23 and 23. HARDY POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ^ 70 ^':lrK'lies. See wholesale list, page 23. Per 100. Field-grown plants $6.00 2-inch pot jilants 2.50 Berberis Thunbergii, 10 to 12-inch, for transplanting. $3 per 100; $25 per 1000. The Elizabeth Nursery Co. ELIZABETH, N. J. Beaie mention the A merican Florist when writing. BOSTON FERNS. Fine bushy plants for Easter and Spring sales. 3-lnob, $3.00; 4-inob, 1(15.00: 5-inoh, 825.00 per 100^ 6-lnoh, 40o; 7-inoh, COj; 8-inoh, 75o eaob. CASH WITH ORDER. ^SSr. :B. I>iW^I{S, Oeneva, 111. Please Mention The American Florist When Writing. 1905- Th E American Florist. 567 For Easter.. LONGIFLORUMS. Our Lilies are packed at the greenhouse, 75 in a box, and shipped to buyer in the original packages thus avoiding bruising by repacking and handling. Quality and care have made us headquarters for those who desire the best LILIES for Easter. WHITE LILAC. Our Lilacs have been in great demand this season. We have had an extra amount brought out for Easter so as to be able to fill your orders. ■TITTT T1>S ' Double Murillo * W XiXX^O , Yellow and White DAFFODILS, JONQUILS, VALLEY, White and Purple DUTCH HYACINTHS. These have been our Easter specialties for years. ROSES AND CARNATIONS To please the most careful buyers. AMERICAN BEAUTY and LIBERTY. VIOLETS. Hudson River Grown. WE SOLICIT CORRESPONDENCE IN REFERENCE TO ANY LARGE AMOUNTS OF ANY KIND OF STOCK YOU MAY NEED. A. L. RANDALL COMPANY 19 RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. EASTER PRICES. peMoo American Beauties, extra long $50. IW 30-inch 40.00 " 24-inch 30.00 18-20 inch 2.5.00 short 86.00 to 12 00 Liberties 6.00 to 15.00 Brides and Maids, long, select 8.00 to 10 00 - ■ 6.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 good stock " " short stems Carnations, large fancy '* good stock " common 1000 lots, our selection, J25.00 Longillorum Lilies 12.50 to 15.00 Calla Lilies 12.50 Valley, fine 3 00 to 4 00 Galax per 1000,51.00 Adiantum 100 Smilax SlS.OOto 18.00 Asparagus Sprengeri — per doz., 35c " Plumosus, sprays 3.00 " " striogs .50.00 Ferns, fancy pet 1000, $3.00 Varcissus and Romans Violets, double White Lilac, very fine., per doz., ?1. 00 Tulips, double 4.00 to 5.00 " single Daffodils and Jotquils, double. Leucothoe. 3.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 .75 Sweet Peas 1-00 to 1.50 ^ Easter Lilies We have an immense stock of Longiflorums, both cut and pot plants, in prime condition. We can take care of all your orders for Lilies and also all other flowers at lowest market rates. Write, 'Phone or Wire us— We will do the REST. .^e ^ ^ ^ ^ FOLDING CUT FLOWER BOXES We are agents for the largest and best equipped Box Factory in the country. Our boxes cannot be beaten in quality. Our prices arc right. There are lower prices than ours — the quality is also lower. GET THE BEST. A postal brings PRICES. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ j- J- Holton & Hunkel Co., Without Doubt the Best Equipped Wholesale House in the Country. ^ 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. ^ 568 The American Florist, April 15, FOR EASTER WE OFFER A LARGE AND COMPLETE LINE OF Beauties, Brides, flaids, Liberty, etc. LILIES, CARNATIONS. Bulbous stock in variety, and everything else in season. Let us have your order early ^ so as to enable us to furnish you just the kind of stock you want. ^ The Benthey=Coatsworth Co. | 35 Randolph St., CHICAGO. We can offer you prims grand stock, such as you can get nowhere else. LILIES< CUT AND POTTED. Vim CT Dl AUTC Usually in good demand. 00^^^ IN VADITTY All the standard sorts, IIULlI rLAH Id Will be plentiful with us. IIUOLO ill THnlLlI and the finest grown. FANCY CARNATIONS. BULBOUS STOCK IN SEASONABLE VARIETIES. MARGUERITES. Growing Plants in Fine Shape ^|Q|_£y3 STOCKS. PANSIES' in fact, everything seasonable you may need In Cut Stock and Potted Plants. I V-^ i\ L^ 13 l\v^v3« Bell Phones 387C-387I MadiionSq 1 1 L^ W Y 1 V-T iX iV Extra Choice LILIES Long Stemmed Samuel S. Pennock, THE ?SSSil^i PHILADELPHIA, PA. igos. The American Florist. 569 "ii^miiim^iiiimiiiimiiiuim^ EASTER CUT FLOWERS IN ABUNDANCE. NO SHORTAGE HERE. ^ ^ ^ ALL STANDARD VARIETIES. LILIES vA,;rETY, Finest Grown. ROSES "* CARNATIONS, every variety From Best Growers. Tulips, Hyacinths, Daffodils, Narcissus, Lily of the Valley, Daisies, Lilacs. THE LARGEST VIOLET HOUSE IN AMERICA. There is Nothing You Can Order in Season I Cannot Supply AND YOU CAN RELY ON THE QUALITY. J- ^ J^ J- * WILLIAM GHORMLEY Wholesale Commission Florist. 57 West 28th Street, Kl ClAf YODK Telephones, 2200-2201 Madison Square. | ^ [h W I ^^ 1^1 iX ■ For Easter After Easter We will be in our nev/ quarters, the entire 4-story building, located at 228 Diamond St., and -we will be better able than ever to look after your interests. Give us your Easter order and v/e are positive you will not be disappointed. We are headquarters for the finest line of Home Grown Carnations In Western Pennsylvania. Also Carry a large variety of fancy Beauties, Liberty and Tea Roses, Hudson River Violets that are unsurpassed, Lily of ttie Valley and Bulb stock in large varieties. We are making a specialty of potted plants, and at present have a large quantity of Azalea, Longiflorum Lilies, Cyclamen, blooming Rose Bushes, etc., to dispose of. Consignments solicited. Write for our weekly price lisl. Store open from 7 a. m. to 8 p. m. week days, Saturday all night, Sunday 8 a. m. till noon. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange Wholesale Comtnission Florists. p. J. DEMAS, Proprietor. 228 Diamond St., PITTSBURG, PA. Phones, Bell 1259 Court. P. A. 1547 Main. Decoration Day All Days 570 The American Florist. April 15, Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS. WHITE. Per 100 P«r 1000 Chicago White 810.00 IJ120.00 Boston Market 2.50 20 00 The Uelle 6.00 45.00 Flora Hill 1.00 9.00 Queen Louise, Peru 1.00 9.00 RED. Estelle 2.50 20.00 SCARLET. Per 100 Per 1000 Riohmond Gem SIO.OO $75 00 Crusader 5.00 45.C0 Adonis 2.50 20.00 PINK. Per 100 Per lOOO Phyllis JIO.OO $120.00 Indianapolis 5.00 45.00 PINK. Per 100 Per 1000 Nelson t 1.50 111. 60 Lttwson 2 00 16.00 Morning Glory 1.50 12.60 JooBt 1.00 9.00 Higinbotham 1.00 0.00 Guardian Angel 1.00 9.00 ROSES. 2 >^ -inch pot plants. Per 100 Per 1000 Riohmond J30.00 1(250.0) Rosalind Orr English 26.00 200.00 CHATENAV .300 25.00 Perle von Godesberg 5.00 40.00 Liberty 5 00 45.00 Per 100 For 1000 Ameiioan Beauty $0.00 $5U 00 La Detroit 6.00 5000 UNCLE JOHN, KAISERIN... 3.00 25.00 Per 100 Pet 1000 Bridesmaid % 3 00 8 25.00 Bride 3 00 25.00 Ivory, Perle 3.00 26.00 AM. BEAUTY BENCH PLANTS, per 100 $6.00; per 1000 $50.00 All plants and rooted cuttings told under ths express condition that il not tatislactory they are to be returned immediately when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. PUasc infn/ion i/:f .lint^nran Fta tst "milieu 'wtdiitg. ^ Per 100-^ 2M-in. R.C. $ .60 Bedding Plants. Alternanthera, red and yellow Ageratum dwarf, blue and white ifl.75 .60 Afystum, sweet, Giant double 2.00 .76 Carnations, rooted cuttings, 2-in, and 3* in.; price list mailed. Cannas, In varieties, started, $3.00. Ccbaea, transplanted, Irom flats 2.00 1.00 Coleus. in varieties 2.00 .70 Dusty Miller, transulanted from Hats 3 00 1.00 Fewerlew. Little Gem, true 3 00 1,00 Fuchsia 6 named varieties 2.'iO 1.00 Geranium. In varieties 2..=>n Heliotrope, in varieties 2 uo 1. 00 Petunia, double fringed 2 60 Petunia, single fringed, transplanted, strong. *1.(0 2.10 Lemon Verbena 2.60 Lobelia Compacta, dwarf, and Speciosa, transplanted l.CU Smilax. transplanted from flats, 9!1.00 per 100. Pansiet. 300,000 splendid plants, ready to ship, $12 50, $10.00, $6.60, $4 00 and $.3.00 per 1,000, according to size of plants', sample free. Panties, white, blue, black, purple and yellow, separate colors, transplanted; per 100. $1 00. Smilax, 25.000, transDlanted from flats, strong: per lOUO, $8.00: smilax trans. from flats, ifl CO per 100. Forget-me-not. 3 varieties, transplanted. $1.00 per 100. Daisy, Longfellow and Snowball, trans- planted, ll.tK) per 100. Dracaena Ind., 3-in. to 4-lu., 96.00 and iflO.OO 2,00 Ferns. Boston, 3-ln. to 4-ln., $6 00 and $l-,>.00 300 Salvia, In varieties 2.00 1,00 Umbrella Plants, tt'nsplant'd from Hats, 1 or 2-ln., *2.00 per 100. Verbenai. in colors, transplanted; per 1000, $.5 00 .60 Vincas. :i-inch,$6 00 perlOO 2.00 1.00 Vegetable Plants, price list mailed free. Cash with order. By mail add 10c per 100 for rooted cutting's and seedlings. LUDVIC MOSBAEK, Onarga, III. Plfase mention the American Florist when writing. ii.,it-(i.ii..ii.ii.iii.ii..i..ii ii. «"!'•« 'l"l'i»'»l"l»'ir'l'*i» M'*!**-: Jtetut meniion the A merican Florist when turiting. ^ C fl ffl f\ f I AtlC '^oote^ Cuttings I Vdl lid llUlld Ready Now a - Lady Dnimtffiil Undoubtedly the best all-around White Carnation to OUUlIlllUk date. All should grow it. $6.00 per 100; $50 per 1000. Dhvllic Rudd's New Light Pink Carnation; fine shipper and good keeper. flljrmo. $13.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. Strong plants from soil. Phl^Tldn Whitp Rudd'a New White. Very productive. Sells well in VIIlL.a^U TT IlllIC* Chicago market where it is well known and liked. $13.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. Strong plants from soil. Grand Scarlet. Orders booked now for delivery January, 1906. $12.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. White Sport from Mrs. Lawson, and all who grow Mrs. Lawson well should grow this for white. $7.00 per 100; $60 00 per lOOO. Strong plants from soil Robert Craig. White Lawson. Per 100 1000 Cardinal, new scarlet $12.00 $100.00 CpIsIs, new scarlet 1200 100.00 Crusader, red 5.00 40 00 Dahelm, crimson 6.00 .WOO Eclipse. Dorners pink 12 00 100 00 Flamlniio. scarlet 6 00 50.00 Genevieve lord, light pink 175 1,5.00 Indianapolis, pink 5 00 40.00 Mrs. Lawson, pink 3.00 25 00 Per 100 1000 Prosperity, fancy $ 3 00 $ 25.00 Oueen Louise, white 1.75 Red Lawson, new red 10.00 Richmond Gem, new scarlet. . . 10.00 The Belle, white 6.00 Vesper, white 5.00 Varledated Lawson, variegated 12 00 White Cloud, white 1.75 White Swan, new white 10.00 I VAIGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. % Greenhouses, Western Springs, III. ^WWWMWWWWWMWWWMMWWMV«WWWWWMWWMWWMMMWWWMMMW«WI PUase menlion the A merican Plot isi when writing. Geraniums COLEUS.... Per 100 10 varieties, fine plants, 3H- in. pots $3 00 10 varieties, fine plants, 3^-in. pots 4 00 Altsrnanlharas, red and yellow 2.00 Asp. Plumosua Nanus, 2M-ln. pots 2 00 Asp. SprsngsrI, 2}i-ln. pots 2.01 Vsrbsnss 2 00 VInoa VIns, Var 3.60 CASH or C. O. D. JOS. H. Per 100 12 varieties, 2!^-inch pots S2.0O Palunlas, double S.O0 " seedlings 2.(0 Cantauraa Cymnooarpa 3.00 Prlmrosss, Chinese, Ubconioa and Forbesi July 1 2.00 Cannat, 10 varieties, 4 In. pots 5.00 I, Delaware, Ohio. CUNNINGHAM, ROOTED CUTTINGS Cirnations and Chrytanthamumt. Stroui^ soil pliintsor Lady Campbell Violeti. S^nd for list. WM. SWAYNE Box 226, KENNETT SQUARE, PA. Sweet Peas BLANCHE FERRY, Can make large or small shipments from now till end of June. Write or w'li. FRANK McGOWAN UtJca, N. Y. igo5. The American Florist. 571 e(Sxs)®®®®(axsxS)«xsxs®®®®®®Sxgi®^^ GEO. REINBERQ 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Use the letters to indicate length and price. Extra LongSelected — X per doz., 32-3(! inch— A per do/,., 28-30 inch B per doz., 24-26 inch C '. per doz. , 18-21 inch \i per doz., 12-15 inch E per doz., 8-10 inch F per doz., Short Stem G per 100, 4.00 to $4.00 to $0.00 3.00 to 5.00 2..^0 to 2.00 to 1.50 to 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 (5.00 FOR EASTER. \ ASK YOUR COMMISSION DEALER FOR BRUNS' VALLEY AND GET THE BEST. Valley Pips and Cut Flowers H. N. BRUNS, I409-I4II W. Madison St. CHICAGO. I Our cut all season has been something wontlerful for both quantity and quality. At Christmas we had a cut, especially of Beauties that was the wonder of the Chicago market. We are right IN LINE FOR EASTER With another very heavy crop, and quality A I Let us supply you for Easter. We can give you what you want and the way you want it. And will do it; just send us your order. ROSES. I' f ""* Bridesmaid $0.00 to $10.00 Bride '. 0.00 to 10.00 Golden Gate 6.00 to 10.00 Liberty 6.00 to 10.00 Ivory ' 6.00 to 10.00 CARNATIONS. Pink and White, Good 3.00 Pink and White, Select 4.00 to 5.00 GREEN GOODS. Smila.x per doz., $2.00 to $3.00 Adiantum per 100, 1 .00 Ferns per 1000, 3.00 Asparagus Plumosus per string, 35c to 50c Asparagus Plumosus Sprays per bu., 35c to 50c Asparagus Sprengcri Sprays per bu., 35c to 50c Per 111(1 Harrisii $12.50 to $15.00 Callas 12..50 to 15.00 Tulips 3.00 to 5.00 Daffodils 3.00 to 4.00 Narcissus 3.00 to 4.00 Lily of the Valley 3.00 to 4.00 Select Violets 75 to 1.00 I can quote you prices any time on large quantities of either Roses or Carnations for a special sale or funeral work at a low price. I solicit your esteemed patronage. We have the goods. Buy direct from the Grower and get the best stock, at the right price, and the best all-around treatment. You save money by so doing both in price and quality of stock. 800,000 SQUARE FEET OF GLASS. WHY CAN'T I SUPPLY YOU? Please mention the American Florist when writing. Pansies 200,000 Pansies Pine large transplanted plants, prize strain of the famous large flowering Bugnots, Cas- Blers, Odier and Trlmardeau. Stocky plants from cold frame, BOo per 100; S3.00 per 1000. Extra large plants oomlng In bud, $1.00 per 100. Mammoth Verbenas. 80o per 100; tS.OO per 1000; 25 varieties, some everblooming, 75o; r. 00 per 1000 Dbl. Petunias, 10 finest. $1.00. Altsrnanthera. red and yellow. 50c;$3n0 per 1000. Slevia, Serrata. 75c. Giant Paris Daisy, $1.00. Coleus,60c.$5 00Derl000. 'Mums, West- ern King. Weeks. Ilalliday. $1.00. VInca Varle- gata, 90c. Feverlew, Gem, $1.00. CASH BYER BROS, Chambersburg, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Salvia Splendens and Bonfire. 2^-inch pots. Fine plants. $3 00 per 100. HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX. Dreer's collection, in 3-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; 200 for J5.00. Golden Clow, fine .strong divisions, $5.00 per 1000: 6flo per ItO. C. G. NANZ. Owensboro, Ky. Jacs Smits, Ltd. \^^^:^; (BBAHcn AT B09K00P,) Wholesale Growers of grnlm^e'S^^i nursery stock, pot-Rtown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley—the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When In Europe please inspect our nurseries. NAARDEN-BUStUM, ntar Amitardam, is our R. R. Dvpot. Mftlline address durlna April and May: JACS SMITS, care MALTUS & WARE, .136 Water Street. New York City. Easter Plants A SPECIALTY >iow ready tor immedinto shipment blooming Easter Stock for Easter w«ek or before if desired. I am noted and have a reputation for the past 15 years for raising and shipping choice Easter "plants throughout the land. 1 have 9 houses, the frames crowded with plants in better condition than ever before. AZALEA Mme. Van der Cruyssen. a perfect poet's model, as round as an apple, none such in existenccin America, cheaper thau anywhere else. .Tiist think, plants with r^5 to 200 and more buds and tlowiTs 76 cents, $1.00. $1.35. SI. 50. SI. 75 to K 00 each. Other varieties from 75 cents. SI. 00, $1.25 to *1. 50 each. LILIUM HARRISII and JAPAN MULTIFLO- RUM. (Michel s special bulbs), 6-inch pots, 5 to 8 buds to a plant, lOo per bud, below 5, 12c per bud. No lilies sold by themselves. CINERARIA, Hybrida, best strain, all shades, 6-incli pots. S3.00. K.OO. $4.t0 and fn.OO per doz HYDRANGEA, Otaksa. 6 to 7-inch pots, pink and lew white, $5.00, $6.00, $9 00 and $12.00 per doz. SPIRAEA Gladstone ,T re the finest we have ever handled. A Holland specialist furnished us with extra bulbs last fall: 6-inch pots 50 to 75 cents each. Other varieties, such as Floribunda, .Tap- onica. Blondine. 6-inch pots, full of flowers, large plants. $3 to $4 per doz. Compacta. $J to $3 per doz. ROSES. American Beauty. 6-inch pots, bushy, 34 to 30 inches high, 50c to 75c each: 5-inch, 30c to 3.5o each. Hardy Hybrid Roses, including Hermosa, 5H-inch pots, $3.00. S4.00 and $5.00 per doz. BEGONIA, Pres. Carnot, Flambeau. 3 good benches in all; 6-inch pots, $3 00 to $4.C0 per doz: 4-inch, $1.80 per doz. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA, 7-inch pots, 4, 5 and 6 tiers, 35 to 34 inches high, JI.50 each. FICUS ElASTICA. 6 to 7-inch pots, 35 to 35 inches high, $t),00, $9.1.0 and $13 00 per doz. WHITE DAISIES. 6-inch pots. $3 00 per doz. HYACINTHS, mixed, from flrst-size bulbs, my own importation. Grant Maitre, Iving of the Blue, Gertrude, pink, Grandiflora, while. $13.00 per 100. VON SIGN, double-uosed datfodil, the best doulile narcissus grown, 5 to 6-iuch pots, full of tlowers. ^3 to $3 per doz. TOURNESOl double tulips sell at sight: 3 in a 4-iiicl] pot. $1.60 per doz. CINERARIA Hybrida. in 100 beautiful co'ors, 6-ini-h pots. J3 to Jt4 perdoz. MOONVINE. A. W. .Smith's Hybrid, $5.C0 per 100. READ THESE TESTIMONIALS: Godfrey Aschmann. Dear Sir: — The shipment of plants ordered of you came duly to hand and 1 must say that I am "thoroughly satisfied with them. It is a great pleasure to get such stock. "b'ours truly. Lindsay Flokal Co . N. 19th St., Hirmiugham, Ala. Helena, Ark, March 17. Godfrey Aschmann. Dear Sir: — The Azaleas you shipped me at dif- ferent times during the past winter, I have found to be most satisfactory plants, always rtady sel- lers, as were also your Araucaria Kxcelsa. Am glad to know justwhere to look when in need of fancy stock. '^'ours truly, Mehrtvale Greenhouses, Helena, .Vrk. Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechan cal College. Stillwater, December 10, 1904. Godfrey Aschmann. Philadelphia. Pa. Dear Sir:— The material ordered from you arrived in good shape. The bill has been O. K'd and sent in and will be paid shortly. Please * ccept my thanks for material sent gratis. " O. M. Morris, Supt. of Horticulture. a: or «»"« Jericulliinl jnd Mfduniul Colleje m. 4098 5>ig;;^.:2ft5»3£-..-/'^<^ »'! iS^oLl.J]^ ^ 0' i-^ ^ To save express charges, mention with or with- out pots. Cash with order please. All broods iravel at purchaser's risk. I^Iy place is 20 minutes from city hall by trolley, Germantowu cars, at 13th and 8th Sts. GODFREY ASCHNSNN, Wholeule Grower and Importer ol Pot Plant,. Bell Phone Tioga 8668 A. 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA Seasonable Stock H BtBCtIN PRICES. Your Attention for a Moment. We Have Something You Need. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— Strong 3-inch pot plants, $3.00 per 100. ACALYPHA BICOLOR COMPACTA— From 2i/4 inch pots, $4.00 per 100. BEGONIA MANICATA AUREA— Now in fine color. From 2i,4-in. pots, $5 per 100 . CARAX JAPONICA VARIEGATA— Indispens- able for filling. From 2i4-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS— 75,000 of the best varieties now ready to ship, including the best pompon collection in the country. For a short time only, we make a Spe- cial Price on Pompons of $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000, Our Selection. CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS (Umbrella Plant) — Another grand plant for spring work. We have a thrifty stock of it, from 2U-inch pots, $2.50 per 100. FEVERFEW (Little Gem)— From 2i4-inch pots, $2.50 per 100. GERANIUM OROSA AND SNOW QUEEN-Your last chance to secure these grand new bedding varieties. Extra strong from 2U-inch pots, $15.00 per 100. GERANIUM MME. SALLEROI— From 212- inch pots, $2.50 per ICO. LEMON VERBENA— Excellent plants from 21 finch pots, $3.00 per 100. LOBELIA GRACILIS-Strong, from 2V4- inch pots, $2.50 per 100. MIRANDIA— Thrifty stock in2i/2inch pots. $4.00 per 100. NcphrolepIs Bostoniensis, N. cordata com- pacta and N. Piersoni— Ready tor a shift, now in 2U inch pots, $3.00 per 100. SANSEVIERIAZEYL»NICA-Large,from2!i- inch pots, $5.00 per 100. SWEET ALYSSUM (Double)— Plant now for summer flowers. From 214-inch pots, $2.50 per 100. VINCA MAJOR VARIEGATA-Bushy, 3-inch pot plants, $5.00 per 100. VINCA (Green)— Last year's field clumps, $6.00 per 100. Some Of the Best Hardy Perennials, .VU Dormant, l-year Old Stock. ANEMONE JAPONICA ALBA— 2' 4-inch, $4.00 per 100. ANEMONE JAPONICA LADY ARDILAUN— 214- inch, $4.00 per 100. AQUILEGIA (Columbine) LONG SPURRED— 21-. inch, $3.00 per 100. AQUILEGIA (Columbine) SHORT SPURRED— 2' ■.-inch, $3.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUM MAXIMUM TRIUMPH— 214-inch. $2.50 per 100. DELPHINIUM QUEEN OF BLUES— 2V4-inch, $3.00 per 100. DIGITALIS GLOXINIOIDES (Foxglove)— 214- inch, $3.00 per 100. HELIANTHUS SPARSIFOLIA-One of the best of its class, 21 i inch, $S. 00 per 100. ORIENTAL POPPIES-21.4 in., $4 per 100. RUDBECKIA GOLDEN GLOW— 3-inch, $3.00 per 100. RUDBECKIA NEWMANI-3-in., $3 per 100. RUDBECKIA TRILOBA— 3-in. $3 per 100. If in need of other stock than herein noted. Write Ds, as these are only a small percent, of what we have. Send for Catalogue. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ADRIAN^ MICH. 574 The American Florist. April 15, Batavia, N. Y. Thomas M. McGuire, who has charge of the New York Central's greenhouses on Evans street, is now engaged in pre- paring for the annual beautifying of the depot yards along the company's road. He will use 62,000 plants this year and every one will be from the Batavia greenhouses, raised under his personal supervision. The Central has two of these propagating plants. The other is at Poughkeepsie, but the Bata- via house is the larger, having 100 more feet of glass than the former. Mr. McGuire has had eighteen years' expe- rience and has been with the company ten years. He came here from Albion. The work of decorating the stations along the line requires very fine judg- ment and an enormous amount of labor. "The Batavia greenhouses supply all the stations on the western division and the Kome, Watertown & Ogdensburg line east of Charlotte," Mr. McGuire said. ' ' The western division takes in the main line from Buffalo to Syracuse, and the Falls and Auburn branches. Plants are used at thirty-three stations on the western division, at four on the Falls branch, twenty-seven on the Au- burn branch and at about twenty-five on the R., W. & O. We also set out plants on the West Shore road at Elba and Newark, at five stations along the Buffalo Belt line, in the yards of the Depew car shops and at East Buffalo. "Work will commence in earnest about May 25, when I will start in to ship and oversee the planting. I am allowed a special engine, with two bag- gage cars, and four assistants, besides the regular train crew. Over fifty vari- eties of plants are raised here, includ- ing eight different varieties of gera- niums. "It takes me about three days to finish the western division and I use in that time 30,000 plants. On the R., W. & O. I also work about three days and use 11,000 plants. I spend two days on the Auburn branch, using 13,000; one day on the Niagara Falls branch, the Depew shops, East Buffalo yards and Belt line, using 4,000, and ship 2,000 plants down to Jersey Shore, on the Pennsylvania division. The rest are sent to places where they may be needed. The Batavia houses also send out a large quantity of ornamental shrubs, probably 8,000 each year, which are used in landscape work." Grand Bapids, 3MlcIi. The Grand River Valley Horticul- tural Society met March 15 and carried out an extensive programme. The mat- ter of a municipal nursery is being agi- tated and John Ball park is the pro- posed site. Prof. Asa W. Slayton read a paper on "Ornamental Vegetables," describing the ornamental arrangement of food plants in crowded European gardens. John B. Martin spoke on "Growing and Use of Legumes." N. B. Stover spoke of the "Growing and Use of Salad Plants," stating that lettuce was used 550 years before Christ and that there were eleven vari- eties of lettuce in 1629. The society extended an invitation to the State Horticultural Society to meet in Grand Kapids for the annual meet- ing in December. LIKE FINDING MONEY arc the prices we will quote on large lots of the following roses : STRONG, FIELD-CROWN PLANTS, ON OWN ROOTS CRIMSON RSMBLER ) Price for Moderate DOROTHY PERKINS) Q"'""*''^ I (and not less than 25 of a kind) La FRANCE ) $9.00 per 100 If You Can Use 500 or More of Any One Kind, get our special prices. They will surprise you. We are over-stocked with these kinds and the first comers get the benefit. They are fine stock. Send for our complete price Hst. There are other bargains in it. Use printed stationery. We send it only to the trade. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. '^^'r""' CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 Lady Bountiful I 6 00 $ 60 00 White Lawson 6.0J 50.00 Moonlight 400 iiOOO Crusader 5.00 4000 Cardinal 12.00 ICO Oi) Harlowarden 2.0O 15.00 Per 100 Vn lOOO Enchantress 8 3 00 S 25.10 Mrs. Lawson 2.00 Marshall Field 3 00 Prosperity 2 00 Lieut. Peary 12.00 15 00 25.00 15.10 100.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 4 Per 100 Per 1000 * Maj. Bonnaffon, yellow *2 00 $15 00 4 Robinson, white 2 CO 15 00 * Glory ol Paoiflo, pink 200 16.00 * Estelle. white 3.10 25.00 X Per 100 Per lOf 0 M. Lieer, pink 2.00 15.00 Wm. Duokham, pink. 3.00 25.C0 Same varieties Irom 2M-inch pots, SI. 00 per 100 extra. I Chicago Carnation L.. JOLIET, ILLINOIS. ROSES. A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL THE FORCING VARIETIES BOTH NEW AND OLD. WRITE FOR PRICES. JOHIV IV. JMCiV^X^, Summit, New Jersey. Aug. Rhofert, ^^^:^t::^ ., 26 Barclay SL, New York. -HEADQUARTERS FOB CHOICEST EARLY and LATE FORCING LILY ol the VALLEY PIPS. BRANDS I MULTIBELL I Early Forcing Berlin Pips. BEROLINA POLARIS HANSA Late Forcing and Cold Storage Hamburg Pips GROWN BY MR. E. NEUBERT, WANDSBECK, GERMANY. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 21^-inch pots. A few hundred left at (2,00 per hundred. THE NUNNALLY CO. ATLANTA, GA. BOOTED CUTTINGS HELIOTROPE, 12 var., ll.OO per 100; »8 per 1000. PETUNIAS, 20 var., $1.25 per 100; JIO.OO per 1000. SALVIAS, 6 var., 81.00 per 100; »8 00 per lOOtt GIANT ALYSSUM, $1.00 per 100; 18 00 per 1000. AGERATUMS, 4 var., COo per 100; $5.00 per 1000. COLEUS, 40 var., 70o per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Expreii prepaid on ill R. C. Caih with ordert. Write S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kan. jgo5. The American Florist. 575 DOROTHY FAUST CHRYSANTHEMUM. This is Offered to tiie Trade as a Sure money maker. ♦.•»•* How Long Have We Waited for a Really First-Glass Late Commercial White? Mr. H. I, Faust his grown this variety in quantity, several houses each year, for several years, and has, with difflcully been induced to part with it. The E, G. Hill Co. had this variety on trial last year, and the following description was written by a member of the firm who is considered by many to be one of the ablest Chrysanthemum experts in this country: "DOROTHY FAUST.— Pure snow white, very large, incurved but not globular; petals broad and beautifully formed, some- what loose in arrangement but of splendid texture; the stem and foliage are as fine as those of Eaton; an easy doer, can be planted very close; blooming at Thanksgiving and later makes this a valuable and delightful variety, as it is one of the most beautiful in finish and effect." Philadelphia, Pa.. February 13. 1905. MR. W. P. CRAIG. 1E0.> Filbert Street, Philadelphia. Dear Sir: — We are very glad to say that we think Dorothy Faust Chrysanthemura a very good variety indeed. We shipped it with elegant success, and the flowers arrived at destination in the best of shape. It is a good i^eeper; has good stiff stem, and good form, being pure white. We feel it is a very valuable addition to the Chrysanthemum market as a commercial variety, Very truly yours, SAMUEL S. PENNOCK. The above letter from "The Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia," who has handled this variety for several years needs no further comment, nor do the following; Pittsburg, Pa., February 23, 1905. MR. W. P. CRAIG. 1305 Filbert Street, Phil.ldelphia. Pa, Dear Sir:— It is with pleasure that \\e state that the Dorothy Faust Chrysanthemum, in our estimation, is one of the best commercial v.'iricties and will no doubt, prove a profitable one to the grower, coming at a season when it will command a good price. Very truly yours, RANDOLPH &. McCLEMENTS. Philadelphia, Pa., February 15. 1905. MR. WILLIAM P. CRAIG, 1305 Filbert Street. Dear Sir: — We have handled considerable of the Dorothy Faust Chrysanthemum, and believe it to be the best late white. The color is so pure, and the straight tough pliable stem does not weaken, as" is the case with so many late ones. W'q have kept flowers two weeks which still looked presentable. AVe are glad that Mr. Faust consented to send it out this season and believe it will become the standard late white. Yours truly, JOS. KIFT & SON. DOROTHY FAUST is a GOOD GROWER, GOOD KEEPER and a GOOD SHIPPER Every retail florist in Philadelphia will tell you it is the best late white. The price is so low for such a sterling novelty that all Chrysanthemum Growers can invest with profit. 12 plants for $4.00; 25 plants for $6.00; 50 plants for $10.00; 100 plants for $15.00. Special prices on large quantities. CUTTINGS READY, and all orders will be filled in strict lotation. PLANTS, BULBS, SEEDS, 1305 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. Palms and Asparagus Cheap. PerlM Lihinia Bor., S-ln. pot, seed leaves.. S.OO •• " 8-in. pot, It-IB In., 8-8 cbr. Ivs. IS.OO " " t-in. pot, 18-80 in., 8-4 cbr. Ivs. 16.00 " " 6-in. pot, 80-84 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 80.00 Kentla Bel., 8K-in. pot, 6- Bin. ,8 leaves.. 10.00 " " 8 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 8-4 leaves.. 18.60 ■■ ■' 4 -in. pot, 18-16 in., 4-6 leaves.. 18.00 Atpiragui Sprengeri, 8-inch $8.00 Asparagui Plumoiut Nanus, 8-ioch 8.60 " " " 8-incb 6.00 SHERMAN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY. lA. Please mention the Amrn'can Florist ivlten -vriling. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreaua '""Kentia Forsteriana CARNATION CUTTINfiS Trom Pots and Flats. Per 100 Per 1000 NELSON FISHER $6.50 $65.00 MRS. M. A. PATTEN 6.60 65.00 FLAMINGO 6.60 66.00 D.WHITNEY 6 50 46.00 ENCHANTRESS 3 60 30.00 H. FENN 3.00 25.00 FAIR MAID 3 00 26 00 QUEEN 3.00 25.00 BACKER & CO., BILLERICA, MASS. Please mevtion tJie Amet icaji F/or:'si when -ii/riting ASK FOR OUR WHOLESALE PRICE LIST -ON Bay Trees with speoial disoounts. Write now; it might be too lale tomorrow. Julius Roehrs Co., l^.'VI^E^R^/oT.ir'f.. j. Scottii ferns. Much more valuable than the Boston Fern, because with the most ordinary culture it will grow Into beautiful compact specimen plants. Per Doz. Per 100 %%- inch «2 00 812.50 3 inch 300 30.00 4-inch 500 Pierson Ferns '^^"^ "^ perdoz.n,»4.oo THE CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PA. Please mention the A met ican Florist tvhen writing* BOSTON FERNS. Extra fine etook, out from bench now ready for 5. 8. 7 and S-lnch pots, at t3S 00, (50.00, {75.00 and $100 00 per 100. KENTIAS. RUBBERS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Cash or reference pleaie. Li Hi rUoTLni OORCHEsVeR, MASS. Please mention the American Florist when writing. 576 The American Florist. April IS, Montreal, Canada. Prospects for Easter this year are . brighter than probably ever before. The flower buying public are fast in- creasing, notably in the east end, an- other reason Easter being late, and with less competition than last year, florists are looking forward encouraged by a large variety of good stock on hand for a record breaking Easter trade. It is pleasing to note that to the list of Easter plants several good things have been added. The Baby Eambler makes a really good plant, also Spiraea Gladstone! with its numerous flower spikes. Lilies will be plentiful nearly all of the longiflorum type. Hydrangeas, Eamblers, spira;a, snow- balls and lilacs judging by their pres- ent appearance will be all in in good shape. There also is a large lot of bulb- ous stuff held back, yet which, of course, will be cheap at such a late date. Joseph Bennett has several hun- dred American Beauty roses in pots which should sell well, his Lawson bench is a mass of flowers, also a bed of sweet peas. The Montreal Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Club at its meeting last Monday decided to hold as usual the annual chrysanthemum show some time in November. A very interesting essay was given by Mr. Elvin. Subject: "Im- pressions of Canada by an old Country- man" which provoked a lively discus- sion. Mr. Robinson stated that it takes about ten years for an old countryman to become all Canadian. W. H. Horobin and G. Trussel winners of last euchre contest were presented with prizes. Tarrytown, N. Y. The monthly meeting of the Tarry- town Horticultural Society, March 28, was marked by a very large attend- ance. Three new members were elected. There was a falling off in exhibits, prob- ably on account of everybody being too busy to trouble with them. The F. E. Pierson Company was awarded a cer- tificate of merit for Baby Rambler roses and L. A. Martin a similar award for an excellent vase of Antirrhinum niajus. A very interesting and instruc- tive essay on spraying for San Jose scale was read by L. A. Martin and quite a lively discussion ensued, the con- sensus of opinion being that unless some concerted action is 'taken to check this pest few live fruit trees will be left in this section in the course of a few years. The secretary announced several lib- eral donations toward the prize fund of the November show, the prize list for which is nearly completed. F. R. Pier- son asked for the opinion of the mem- bers regarding the most suitable number of carnations to be staged for the cup he offers, his desire being to give the small growers a chance to compete as well as the larger growers. After the members had freely expressed their opinions Mr. Pierson decided to give the cup for seventy-five blooms, twenty-five each of the three Lawsons, pink, white and variegated, instead of giving it for fifty blooms of variegated Lawson as originally intended. Next month Professor Powell will de- liver a lecture on trees and roses. For this lecture the school trustees have kindly granted the society the use of the lecture room in the high school which will allow of making the lecture open to the public. Wm. Scott. CARNATION CUniNGS. Our Cuttings are Well-Rooted and Taken From Selected Stock CLEAN and HEALTHY. PRICE LIST. Per 100 1000 Lawson $1.50 $12.50 Guardian Angel 1.00 9.00 Enchantress 3-00 25.00 Morning Glory I.50 12.50 Mrs. Higinboiham 1.25 10.00 Eslelle 2.50 20.00 Chicago 2.00 15.00 Adonis 2.50 20.00 Flora Hill 1.00 9.00 White Cloud 1.25 10.00 Her Majesty 1.50 12.50 Harlowarden 2.00 15.OO Orders Filled Promptly. WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Red Sport CARNATION. The great "Bread and Butter" holly berry red. Early and continuous, sure crop for Christmas. Never splits; strong healthy grower, 2W to 3-inoh flower on long wiry stem that well supports the bloom, an easy doer and an all-around money maker. 'Nough said. Price for immediate deliv- ery, 12 for $160; 25 for »3.60; 60 for $4,00, all post- paid. $6.00 per 100; $5000 per ICOO. QUEEN LOUISE, the standard white, strong healthy well-rooted, $1.35 per 100, postpaid; 810.00 per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed. A. B. DAVIS & SON, >^'""=\r^^^ CARNATION SPECIALISTS. Pleasp m^i'tion ike American Florist when writinjF ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. PINK Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress $3.00 $25.00 Pair Maid 250 20.00 Alpine Glow 2.50 2000 Lawson 2.00 1500 Nelson 2.00 15.00 RED Flamingo 6.00 Estelle 2.50 20.00 WHITE Lady Bounlitul 5 00 Vesper 5 00 Bride 5 00 Mackinac 5.00 Moonlight 4.00 Queen 2.50 20.00 Queen Louise 2.00 15.00 Boston Market 2.60 20.00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Judge Hinsdale (4.00 Mrs. Patten 6.00 Prosperity 2.50 Harlowarden 3.00 Ws can furnish Cuttings of all th* Standard Varlstlas. The Leo Niessen Co. 1217 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. IHease mention the A merican Florist when writing. CARNATIONS "-.r.. WHITE LAWSON. The king of white sorts. A strong grower aod a free bloomer. 'We have 6000 ready to be shipped. All orders will be filled in rotation. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Per 100 1000 Lady Bountiful $7.00 $60.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 6.00 60.00 Nelson Fisher 7.00 60.00 Daheim 6.00 M.OO Enchantress 3.60 30.00 Boston Market 2.60 20.00 The Queen 2.60 20.00 Mrs. T. W. Lawson 2.00 18.00 Gen. Maceo 2.00 16.00 Morning Glory 2.00 16.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt 3.00 26.00 Melba 1.60 12.00 Queen Louise 160 12.00 ^VhiteCloud 1.60 12.00 CRAFTED ROSES. We are now booking orders for future delivery. Write for prices. WOOD BROS, Fishkill, N. Y. 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing FINEST GROWN. ^"Orders booked for delivery in April, May and June. LIBERTY, rose pots. $12.00 per 100; 3H-lnch pots, per 100 $H.O0 BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, BOLDER SATES, KAISERINS, rose pots, per 100 .... 10.00 3H-lnoh pots per 100 16.00 500,000 VERBENAS 60 Varieties. The Largest and Finest Stock in the Country. PERFECTLY HEALTHY NO RUST. Prize Rooted Cuttings 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000 Plants, 2>4-lnoh pots $2.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000 SEND FOR PRICE LIST. J.L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Please mentiofi the Anuncan Fionsi u-heyi writing. igo:. The American Florist. 57T ^0,000 Blooming Plants for Easter 20,000 Pots of LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, at 12c per bloom. 4,000 CRIMSON RAMBLERS, trained in unique and artistic designs, $1 to J25 each. 10,000 AZALEAS, 7Sc to $25.00 each. 3,000 HYDRANGEAS, 75c to $5-00 each. 3,000 SPIRAEAS, $4, $5 and $6 per dozen. 3,000 ROSE PLANTS, $6, $9 and $12 per doz. RHODODENDRONS, $1 to $25 each. GENISTAS, $6, $9 and $12 per dozen. METROSIDEROS (Bottle Brush), $1, $1.50, $2 each. A large assortment of HYACINTHS in pans at $9 and $12 per doz. WISTARIAS, and other blooming Easter plants. Cash or reference. H. C. STEINHOFF, Vlfest Hoboken, N. J. PUase mention the American Florist when -ivriting. Mrs. Winters The beautiful new wbite is still queen ,of the world, strong tubers, SIO.OO per 100. Ingeborg Egelaad the leading soarlet cactus, $3.00 per doz.; J20 per 100. Oiher novel- ties and standards. Also double field-grown Hollyhocks, true to color, S3.00 per 100. QIadioli, Peonies and Hardy Plants. Send for catalogue. W. W. WILMORE. Dahlia Specialist. Box 382, DENVER, COL. fUaze vtention the American Florist when writing, MacArthur Roses. EXTRA FINE STOCK. $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. Chatenay Roses EXTRA STRONG. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO. PANDANUS VEITCHII, $15. $18, %2\ per doz. THE GASSER COMPANY, Euclid Avenue, CLEVELAND, OHIO. 110.00 per KO 4000 per SOO 75 00 per 10.0 W.J. Palmer & Son, LANCASTER, N. Y. niDUITIOIIC Fine, strong, healthy, well VHimn I IUI19 rooted cuttings. Per 100 Prosperity, Joost, Lawson, Wolcott $3.00 Moonlight 3.00 BOSTON FERNS 4, Sand 6-in. pots. Elegant, strong, healthv, well rooted plants from bench, 15o, 20c and 80c respectively. S A. Nutt Cara- nlum«,healthT,2^-in., $3.50 per 100. Plumotu. and Sp'sngeri, 3- in. only,$4.U0 per 100. Above prices cash with order. JOHN BROD, Nllas Canlar, III. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. KENTIAS, As fine a'lot of single and made-up plants as ever grown, 4-in. , S-in., 6-in., 7-in., and 8-ln. pots, at 30c, 35c, 75c, S1.50 to 83.00 each. DRACAENA INDIVISA, S, 4, &-inoh, $5.00, SIO.OO and t25.00 per 100. ASPARASUS PLUM0SUS,2 and S-in., $4.00 and tS.OO per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 3 and 8-in., {3.00 and S5.0O per lOO. GERANIUMS, Jean Viaud, S. A. Nutt, Castel- lane, John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Double, Gen. Qrant, La Favorite, Mme. Salleroi, 2-in, pots, (3.50 per 100. GLADIOLUS BULBS, good mixture, 75o per 100, S6.00 per lOOO. GERMAN IVY. 2-in., t2.50 per 100. SCARLET SAGE, LOBELIA, VERBENA. VINCA VAR , HELIOTROPE, Double and Single PETUNIA, 2-ln. pots, S2.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. GEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. Please mention the American Florist when wrilinr iCycl amen SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. Our well-known strain in five true colors (seedllDSB), twice trans- planted from flats, includine the fringed variety, well-grown plants, »1,00 per 100; $35.00 per lOOO. Satisfaction Cuarantaod. LEHNIG & WINNEFELD, HACKENSACK, N. J. *^^^*^^^p^fV ^'^P^P^F^r^ ^r^F^r^ ^r^F^P^ V^F^r^ Please meyition the A merican Florist -when ~.L-ritinS' CYCLAMEN SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. My well- known strain In five true colors (seedlings), twice transplanted from flats, including; the fringed variety, well-grown plants, $3 00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroadsbarg. Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing Choice Rooted Cuttings Dovblc Fringed Petunias ZlV^\ headquarters for these. Six distinct novelties, labeled, $1.25 per 100; «10.00 per 1000. CnlvTTi Two Best, Lord Fauntlemy (dwarf), iSaiVUl, Bonfire (tall) TheW. T.Buckley Co., per 100; J8 per 1000. SPRINCFIELD, ILL. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Opah, Mme. Bergman, Willowbrook and October Sunshine. Rooted Cuttings ol VIOLETS of all kinds. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids. Mich. CAPE COD PINK POND LILIES The best hardy pink. Large, strong flowering roots, $3.00 per doz. W. I. BODFISH. ^^•"■5;;^"" PANSIES. Extra fine stcck, In bud and bloom. *1.25 per 100, $12,00 per lOOO. The ParK Floral Co. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Carnations, Roses and lums. We Need Room. SPECIAL OFFER. R. C. per 1000 3Vi-in. per 1000 Enchantress $32.00 Wolcott, Prosperity 12.50 $2,500 Crusader 25.00 35.00 White Lawson 40.C0 50.00 Harlowarden 15.00 25.00 White Cloud 12 50 25.00 Mary Wood.... $3 50 per 100; 12 50 Mrs. Manley.. 3.00 " 20.00 ' — ' Lawson 12.50 25.00 ROSES. 30,C00 Chatenav. 2 and 3 eve cuttings, fine. Rooted cuttings, $20.00; 8^-in., $35.00 per lOOft 30.000 2-in. Beauties. $5.C0 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. 10,000 iVi-va. Gates, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000; R. C, $12,50 per 1000. 'MUMS. Price list mailed on application. POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, III. COLEUS RCOTED CUTTINGS Versohafleltll, Fire Brand, Golden Queen, Beck- with's Gem, Lord Palmerston, Queen Victoria and Fancies, 60o per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Golden Bedder (original) and Hero 75o per lOO; $6.00 per 1000. A discount of 10 per cent allowed on 10, COO or more Coleus. More liberal discount on large orders. ACERATUM, Princess Pauline and Stella Gurney. SALVIA, Splendens and Jean ReTenal, rooted cuttings, 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. FRANK A. PIERSON, ^''"c^yN^.^^- PANSIES. 100,000 Now in Bloom. Extra large field-grown plants. They are the Kind that Sell. Per 100„ $2.00^ per 1000, $20.00. Seedlings, $3.00 per lOOO. ALBERT A. SAWYER, ^H^cT^iist Successor to Thos. J. Corbrey, 23-33 S. Harlom Ave., OAK PARK,'.ILL. Telephone, Harlem 2342. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE ■^ c$2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; $1C0.00 per 1000. Dissemination 1906. Early com- mercial. INDKNk'OLISlFLOWER I PUNT CO., I (ndlinapolli, JOHN HARTJE I Ind. _ A ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS Per 100 1000 WHITE LAWSON $6.C0 $50 00 FLAMINGO 8.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 THE QOEEN 2 50 20.00 CARDINAL, from 2-inch pots 12.00 l-archmont Nurseries, Larchmonl. N. Y. . Pansies"s{S."'^ Fine cold-frame plants in bud and bloom. Finest mixed colors. Ready April 1st. Price, $1.50 per 100. Cash with order. El Di JENNINGS, SOIITHPo'rT, CONN. OBOWER OF THE riKEST PANSIES. It is good business policy ^ ^ ^ to mention the J" ,5" «?• American Florist When you write to an advertiser* 578 The American Florist. April 15, Pittsburg, Pa. ■ WEATHER RETARDS BUSINESS. Snow, hail, rain and wind, with a low degree of temperature, has invaded Pittsburg and surrounding territory for the past week and has somewhat stim- ulated our hopes that natural condi- tions may lend assistance in staying the development of blooming stock for Easter. Business moves at a very slow pace and stock of all kinds and grades is plentiful. Much of the bulbous stock and especially single daffodils shipped up from various states will not move out at any inducement. NOTES. On Sunday, the 9th, the Phipps con- servatory in Schenley park and the large private conservatories of H. C. Frick and Alexander Peacock, exhibited their annual flower display to the pub- lic and will be opened daily for about a month. Ten to twenty thousand peo- ple visit these displays each Sunday and no expense is spared to secure the highest expression of art and effects, and the public responds with unbounded appreciation, for these institutions con- trol a good part of our\ civic pride. The A. T. Lorch Company of De Haven have incorporated with a capital stock of $50,000 and have begun the construction of two new houses 50 x 400 feet. They expect to double their pres- ent holdings by next year, and will devote most of their spare room to roses and carnations. The Pittsburg Florists' Exchange are now installed in their new quarters, which comprises the whole building at 228 Diamond street. This is a con- siderable increase of space over their former quarters, which became neces- sary in order to meet their large and growing business. Mr. Zieger, manager for Charles T. Siebert, is elated with the showing of the store since the opening three weeks ago. ,The Diamond National bank enliv- ened the flower business considerably April 5, the day of its opening. The bank oflBcers were recipients of loads of flowers and the bank gave thousands of roses and carnations as souvenirs to visitors. A great hail storm took place April 10, and it was reported that the Phipps conservatory was badly wrecked, as was also A. W. Smith's plant on Mount Washington, also J. B. Murdoch & Company's Wilkins avenue plant. Mrs. E. A. Williams' plant at Knoxville is damaged but the extent of damage is indefinite. Phil. Langhan's friends will be sorry to hear of the serious condition of his father, whom the doctors state cannot recover. H. W. Breitenstein is in New York and Philadelphia on business. Visitor, Mr. Wm. Craig, Jr., Phila- •delphia, Po. Sam. McClements is in the east. E. L. McGratii. Grandville, Mich. George Conklin has rented his place and is now with Van Acken Brothers, of Coldwater. Nicholas Freyling, of Freyling & Mendles, is ill. Trade has been good, especially ship- ping trade. Carnations are quite scarce. N. S. !W*! FRED BURKl i?^ NOW READY NOW READY M Send in your order and get one of the best conjmercial whites; worthy of growing. $12 per 10); $100 per 1000. JOHN MURCHIE, S. S. SKIDELSKY, SHARON, PA. 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia. g8gggeggasagasgse88i5!«w5^88w=-i5:w=^j°;i-'i°ii'5i^^ 4,500 Easter Lilies One and One-Half to Three Feet High. Fine foliage. From three to twelve flowers per plant. iCc per bud or flower. 4,000 Hyacintiis, Tuiips, Daffodiis. CASH WITH ORDER. G. DEHN 178 Beekman St., p SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y. Rose Plants 2y2-INOH POTS. Per 100 Per 1000 BRIDESMAID $3.00 S:5.00 BRIDE 3.00 25.00 GOLDEN GATE 3 00 25C0 IVORY 300 25.00 CHATENAY 3.00 25.(10 GEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Easter Lilies HYDRANGEAS and CRIMSON RAMBLERS. Large quantities for Easter Trade. ORDER NOW. Scoltwood (ireenhouses, TOLEDO, 0. Dan't Porg;et to See Geo. A. Kuhl's Ads io regard to Easter Stod and Roses lo lust Usue. Cottage Gardens Co. Inc. QUEENS, LONG ISLAND, N. Y. SPECIALISTS: PEONIES, CARNATIONS AND SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK. Verbena King VERBENAS— Rooted cut- tings, 60o per 100; 85.00 per 1000. SALVIAS — Bonfire and St. Louis, the two best ot them all. $( 00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. ALTERNANTHEKAS- 70,000 red and yellow, Sept. struck, equal to 2- iD ; these are floe; 60c per 100: $5.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPES-The best named varieties, SI 00 per lOU; $8.00 per 1000. COLEUS— Thirty named leading varieties, 70o per 100: $6.00 oer 1000. PETUNIAS— King's Double White, the great bloomer, fine for cut flower work, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000 CUPHEA— (Cigar Plant), $1.25 per 100; $10,00 per lOOO. SWEET ALYSSUM— Oar big double giant, $1.00 per 100: $8 00 per )000. LANTANAS— 5 best varieties, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. We prepay express charges on all rooted cut- tings, and guarantee satisfaction and safe arrival. Write for prices on large lots; also send for list of rooted cuttings. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan. The Rooted Culling Specialist. Please mention the American Ftotist H'Jteyi writing. Transplanted Violet Layers, Princns of Wales, $1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Ciomatl*, large flowered, red, white and purple, good two-year, home-grown, 25c; $3.00 perdoz. ; $15.00 per 100. Panieulala, strong, $1.00 perdoz.; $8.00 per 100: 2^-ln. dots. 750 perdoz.; $4 00 per 100. F. A. BALLER, Bloomlnaton, III. VIOLETS. Russian, Strong, Healthy, Field-Grown Plants. They bloom for us in open field, from November until April. 81. tO per 100, or $9.00 per 1000, t o. b. Cash or c. o. d. COOK & COOK. Alvinjex. Grand Rapids Violet StOGl( Clumps from the benrh of M. Louise. Imperial and Princess of Wales, $5.00 per 100; $10 00 per 1000; Rooted Cntlngs, $10 00 per 1000; Pots, $2 60 per 100: S20.C0 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings of Campbell, $5.C0 per ICOO. CBflBB & HUNTER, ""«"" 5,000 HEALTHY Mafie Louise Violet Clumps For sale after April 23, 190S. MAPLEWOOD VIOLET HOUSE LANSING, MICH. g> a Plants, once transplanted, I Vf^lrllTIPn ^^00 P<"^ ICC; tlS'CO per V/J V/i«.'iaavyii ,QflQ Twice transplanted, $3 00 per 100; ♦aS. 00 per 1000. Seed of only selected flowers and well 1 utlt stock; none better. C. WINTERICH, Defiance, O. igo5. The American Florist. 579 Reed & Keller, General Office and Sulesroom: 122 West 25(b Street. IVJB^'W^ IK^OBeK:. Factory: 146-148 West 25fh Street. EASTER EGGS IN VARIOIS NOVEL EEFECTS. Eg' on Nest. Hanging Eggs. Fggs on Wheelbarrows. Chariot Eggs Harnessed to Ducklings. Crepe Papers. Waterproof C Two Toned Crepe. Pleated Crepe. Above Cut Shows One of our Unique Designs Mounted on Birch Twigs: 8-in., 75c; 10-in., $1 .00; 12-in., $1 .25 ; 18-in., $2.50 each. We also carry a very pretty Easter Offering of Natural Miniature Chicks and Ducklings: Ducklings, S2.50 doz.; Chicks, $2.50 doz. Pteaze mention ike A merican Florist when writing. HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT FOR POTATO BUGS AND CURRANTS. To THE Editor of American Gardening: In your issue of June i8, on page 399, 1 notice a good article on ttie Colorado Beetle or Potato Bug. For the benefit of your numerous readers I would advise them to try Hammond's Slug Shot. I have used it here this season, with excellent results, on e'otatoes. Egg Plants, Cucumbers and Squash, — for Potito Bugs, and also for Striped Beetles, and it is the best remedy I know of, simple and effective. I purchised two of the Dusters which he advertised in your paper, and they are very useful articles. The best time to dust the plants is early morning, as the substance adheres much better when the dew is on. A light dusting is sufficient, and woe betide the bugs or the larv«. Once they get a taste of it they shrivel up right away. SjU by Seed Dealers and Merchants all over America. GEORGE STANDEN, Gardener tO CoI.D.S.Lamont,Millbrook;,N.Y.,1904. Send for Pamphlet on Bugs and Blights to Benj. HAMaoND FishkiU-on-Hidson, N. Y. Please mention the A met ica n Florist when writing. I BLACK STUFF FINE TOBACCO POWDER (Por Sprinkling) I STRONGER and FINER than others. Our free flvfe-pound trial bag costs nothing more than the express charge on it. Our booklet tells what vour brother growers think of it. We mail one CD request. THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO. TOBACCO POWDER HOBBYISTS I 16 WEST ST., N. Y. CITy. Please mention the American Florist when writing. M. RICE & CO., Importers and Manulaoturers, Leading riorls<9*v ^,5 Filbert Street, Supply House and i»uxi«j^i«i.:« n. Ribbon Specialists. Pniladelpnia, Pao Please mention the American Florist Tvfien writing FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., " S"w'"o»k. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF A^irtlflolaJ. Ivea.^%res. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX. YARDS and PIQUETS. Simplei Furnlihad to the Jobbing Trade Only. 580 The American Florist. April /J, Japan Bamboo Stakes IN LARGE QUANTITIES. 5 TO 6 FEET. WRITE FOR PRICES. SUZUKI ^ ADA, 31 Barclay St., Ncwjork. GUT FLOWER BOXES WATEOniOOF Cornar Look Stylo. The best, strongest and neatest folding out flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 Per 10' 0 SIzeNo. 0. 3x4x20 $3.00 $i900 1. 3x4^x16 1.90 17.50 8. 3x6x18 2.00 19 00 3. 4x8x18 2.50 23.00 4. 3x5x24 2.75 26 00 5. 4x8x22 300 28 50 6. 4x8x28 3.75 36.00 " 7. 8x16x20 5.60 54 00 8. 3x7x21 300 28.50 9. 5x10x35 650 62 00 10. 7x20x80 9.50 67.50 11. 3^x5x30 S.CO 2850 Sample free on aoplicatloQ. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINBSTON SEED COMPANY, Box 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. -WRITE- 1621-23 N. LeavlH St., CHICMO, ILL., TOB PBIOEB 07 Standard Pots Tt^i^'Land porotity oomblned are the best on the market fUase mention the A merican Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DCTROIT FLOWER POT ITPY., HARRY BALSLEY, Rap. DETROIT, MICH., 490 Howard SI., flease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Standard POTS Flower... ^^ * ^ If your ereenhousea are within 600 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. tStb and M Strooto. WAIHIN6T0N, 0. C iHease mention the American Florist when writing. BEST AND Iheapistl •L^aauNi KSECnCIO^ Pamikhlet Write to nutMtsoqi TetKci ProdDct C«n u.iiTiii.. It, The Florists' Hail Ass'n. Now Insures upwards of 21 000.000 square feet otOlass. For paitlculars address John Ga Esler, sec*y. SADDLE RIVER, N. J. fUau tiuHtian the American Florist when wriUng. Standard Flower Pots TheWHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA PA. JERSEY CITY. N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. V THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, M.„ui.c...,„. .1 FLORISTS' RED STMDUD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List 213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PA. Kramer's Pot Hanger 1^ ED POTS SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., CJIk**^""* The neatest, simplest, molt convenient and only practical device for convert- ing ordinary flower pots into banging basinets. 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 WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN, FLORISTS AND SUPPLY DEALERS. Price with wire chain at shown in out, tl.OO per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mall, »1.25. I. H. Kramer & Son, *'•'";«::.''"• Ftease mention the A merican Florist when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS \ Packed in small crates, easy to handle, ~ ■ Price per crate 120 7-ln., in orate, 14.20 60 8 " S.00 HAITI) lusa. 48 9-in., In crate, tS.()0 Price per orate 1500 t-ln. , in crate, 14.88 1500 2>^ B.25 1500 ZM «.00 1000 8 5.00 800 8M 5.80 5004 4.50 8206 4.51 144 « 8.16 48 10 24 11 24 12 12 14 6 16 4.80 t.M> 4.80 4.80 4.60 Bend for price Seed pans, same price as poti. list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets^ Lawn vases, etc. Ten per cent off lor cash wltt order. Address HILFIN6ER BROS. POHERY, Fort Edward. N. Y Or AcecsT Eolkir i Sons, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street. Now York City FUase mention the American Florist whenwriiing. GEO. KELLER & SON, ' MANUFACTURERS OP FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prloe*. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood Ave. , CHICAGO. ILL. Please mention the American Florist when writing. igo5. The American Florist. 581 The New Jersey Moss & Peat Go BARNEGAT, N. J ESTABLISHED 1893. IRVING PREDMORE, Prop. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Moss and Peat. 10,000 Bales on Hand for 1905. We take pleasure in handing you this oircul;ir and trust you will take time to read itatd be bene- fited by it. We have been in this business for the past 15 years, so in dealing with us you are sure of getting the benefit of our 15 yeais experience in this line. We quote Moss at the following price.';; Natural Growth lloss, bales. of 5 barrels, 52.25; bales of 10 barrels, ¥4.25; this grade is for Fine De- sign Work. Selected Stock Mo^s, bales of 5 bar- rels, S3.60; bales of 10 barrels, Ifo.OO; this grade is for very fine design work and sjiecial occasions. For Nursery Stock Moss please write us for prices. Cash with order we allow si.x per cent. off. Leal Mould Fibrous and Retted Peat we name the following price per one barrel sack; lota of one to five sacks, $1.00, 5 sacks at 90o, 10 sacks at 80c, I.t sacks at 75c 20 sacks at 70o, and 25 sacks at 65c. Green Clump Mots, ler sack, 1 to 5, $1..50: 5 sacks, !fl.25. 10 sacks, iSl 13, and 20 sacks, 81.00. Silver Sand, per barrel, 1 to 6, 11.75; 5 bbis $1.50; 10 bbls$1.26; 20t>bls$1.13: 25bbls *1.00. n Notice — Enclose this ciniijou with cash and }ou may have your choice oC these Special Offers. NATURAL GROWTH SELECTED. 1-10 barrel bales for $ 3.90 S 4.50 2-10 7.75 8.75 3-10 " " " 11.50 13.50 6-10 33.50 35.50 10-10 37.00 40.00 This offer will expire on Sept. 1, 1905. HONORABLE MENTION. Society of American Florists: This is to certify that Irving Predmore is en- titled to honorable mention for having clean and well packed Sphagnum Moss and Peat. Exhibit-d at Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 18-21, 1896. Wm. Scott, Pres. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. Extra Quality Moss the whole year. Trusting you will favor us with an order, wc arc. Yours respectfully, NEW JERSEY MOSS & PEAT CO. Reference given in any part of U. S. or Canada. FUase mention the A merican Florist when writins- PIIUPC Rider-Ercsson. Second-hand, from rumro j^o.oo up; all repairs; other makes; new; cheap. Dnil CDC New and second-hand. Two second - DUILtnO hand steam: flrat-class condition; will heat l,0i9-3q. ft. glass; at 835.00 each. pipe New 2-in. standard full lengths, wi>b rilL couplings, 8ilaO per ft. Good, serviceable see nd-hand, with threads, 2 in. ,7c; lV4-in.,5?iC; l>i-lu. 3=ac; l.in.,3o; ?i-in., 2^o. Old and new fittings and valves. STOCKS and DIES ^Jr. t^br^rH-'t Tin.; 1-in. pipe, 83.00. No. 2 threads, IHin.i IH >n., 2-in. pipe $4.00. PIPC PIITTFRQ New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 riTL bUI ICnO cuts H-in-I-in. pipe, 81.00. No. 2 cuts l-in.-2-in. pipe, 81. 30. STILLSON WRENCHES ,^,72i/r "pipf '$? oil 24-in., grips Xin -214in pipe, $2.40; 36 in , grips i4-in. 3H-in. pipe, $1.75. PIPE VISES New. No. 1 hinged, grips (J- ■iD., guaranteed lOO-lbs. presburi . 7>^c per ft.; ?a-iD., not guaranteed, 4?iic per ft. UDTRFn QA?U ^'ew. Cypress, 3-ft.x6-ft., from nulDCU OHOn 70c up; glazed, complete, from 81 60 up. Second-hand, as good as new. com- plete, at 81.35 each. I«l AQQ New. American, EO sq. ft. to the box. ULHOO 10x12, 12x12 B single, at SI.75. 10x12, 12x12, B double, at 82 40. )3tI4, 18x16, 12x20, 14x14, 14iI6, 14x20, 10x16, 16x18 B double, at 82.65. 16x20, 10x24 B double, at $2.95. Write for our prices on Gulf CyprasB Building Malarial, Vantllating Apparatus, Oil, Whita Load, Pulty, Paint, ate. in.. -in. 8ARDEN HOSE ?,Vsm M ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Please metitiotl the American Flotist when :urilin^ SHEEP MANURE Dried, Unpulverized and Pulverized. — WBIIB POR PBI0B8. MONTAN.A FERTILIZER CO., Elgin, III. BE PROGRESSIVE Florists' Supplies From the Largest and Leading House. OIR STOCK IS NEW AND STRICTLY UP-TO-DATE. We do not handle antiquities, and our stock moves too quickly to get out of tune with present day requirements. We have EaSTER NOVELTIES in profusion, and shall be glad to have your inquiries. Crepe Papers, Baskets, Pot Covers and Other Lines in the Latest Patterns and Styles. Catalogue mailed when desired. OI9X>:^ie nOW. H. B AYERSDORFER & CO. p^adeKpa. VAUGHAN'S "RAMS HEAD" Brand Sheep Manure Pure, Dry and Unadulterated. Sheep manure IB oue of the best natural fertil- izers a florist oan use. being readily applied in either dry or liquid form. Contains all the ele- ments necessary for plant life. Our stock is saved under shelter and not leached. Price, f. o. b. Chicago, per 100 lbs., $1 00: per 1,000 lbs., $7.50; per 2,00a lbs.. ?U.OO. Write for prices on car lots. YAUGBAN'S SEED STORE 84-8B Randolph St., 14 Barclay St., CHICASO. NEW YORK. ANDREWS VASES Iron Reservoir Vases AND Lawn Settees, Manufactured by Mcdonald BROS., COLUMBUS, O. The largest manu- facturers of these poods in. America. Send for catalogue. A. HERMANN, Cape flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, and All Florists' Supplies. Sbhd Fob Pbiobs. 404-412 East 34th Street, NEW YORK. Latest Improved. Moistens the earth around the outer part first. Aerates the soil and pro- motes a strong and vigorous growth of plants. Patented in the United EJtates and Canada. Send for circulars to J. K. ANDREWS, Patentee 414 Du Poiie St.. mention the American Flo- rist when you order stock.i^ Always L BAUMANN & CO., Importers and Manufacturers of Florist Supplies I 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Write for our New Catalogue F. Onr prices may Interest you. Your Plants Made to look strong and healthy by using ' NIcotlclde." Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co. THE MAXWELL MFG. CO.. Successors, LOUISVILLE, KY. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Frequent importations from England. Always fresh and lively, J.*J« STYERf Conoordville, Pa. 582 The American Florist. April 15, AFTER THE RUSH OF EASTER COMES THE RUSH OF SPRING CONSTRUCTION. BE SURE TO GET OUR FIGURES ON ALL KINDS OF GREENHOUSE MATERIAL We Guarantee the Best Quality and Work CYPRESS SASH BARS. HOT BED SASH and FRAMES. In all lensrths and cut to exact sizes as ordered. Various styles and sizes. Ready for prompt shipment. TEHN. RED CEDAR POSTS. pqley VEHTILATINO APPARATUS. HEART CYPRESS POSTS. '" ^°'''' "''" ^ '=^''™ ' '^^ '*^ DEPIfY PYDRF" '''°' CHICAGO. FLORISTS' SPECIALS. "Kinkaid" Hocking Kanawha Splint ... Lower Vein Brazil Block Genuine Smokeless Pocahontas Sullivan County Indiana Lump COAL We are direct agents. Write for prices for immediate shipment or season's supply. GLOBE COAL COMPANY, 'T..o«iS^. igo5. The American Florist. 583 THIS IZ Ml KOLE SAVIN BILER. THIS IZ Ml EVERLASTIN HINGE. Mister Editur i want tew tel u i weni; to the fare tu Saint Lewis las summer an i wisfat i hadnt. got inter more trubble than i'll ever get outn, in this life or the next one, fur i'm a thinkin ive lost mi religin, as well as mi wile an all the kids and a pile uv munney. u c it war this wa. me an mi muther-in- law an awl my fambly formed in percession an started down the Pike all in a string, ude orter a seen us. the folkes thote we waz one uv the shows let out for recess, we didn't go tar aiore we got mixed up in the push an i got lost frum mi gang, so i went in tew a place tew get sumthin, an it tasted so gud I tuck a nuther, which was better, so i tuck severel others an i thot the Pike waz a real nice place. The next place i kum tew, waz a kind ur a whirl- a- ma-gig, an as every thing else was goin round i thot i would'nt git left so i tumbled in tew a box long side uv a nice lookin gal an a wa we started like a runawa hoss. the gal got skeered an throwed her arms around mi neck an began tew squeel. well i put mi arms around her tew hold her in, an then i kissed her afew tew quiet her down an let her no ide pertect her. an i wuz so bnizzy i didnt see no body but the gal, but "Semantha Jane" thats mi wife that wor, seed me. an now there is a case in court fur divorce an a V2 millun dollars allimmuny an itl take all i got. i dont no what becum uv the kids i hant seen nun uv um sinst i got hum, but muther-in-law kum back an makes it lively fur me twitin about that gal in the dizzel dazzel machine. now i wish you'd tell mi frenz about mi trubble. ma be sum uv em hav been in the same fix but didnt git cetched like i did, an they'le no how to simpathise with me. i need their patronage real bad fur it'l take a pile uv munny to pa that alle- munny. Send tew me fur a cat-a-loge what tels awl about my Kole Savin Bilers, New Departur Ventilatin Contrapshins and Everlastin Hinges fur Sash. My name iz J. D. CARIMODY* an i live in EvanSville, Ind.t wbitch is klose tew Posey Kounty. KROESGHELL BROS. CO. Greenhouse Boiler, 45 Erie St, CHXCAOO. 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 i nformation. Greenhouse Material and Hotlied Sash OF LOUISIANA CYPRESS AND WASHINGTON RED CEDAR. OUR FACILITIES INCREASED. OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT. OUR GRADES INVARIABLY THE BEST. }^~ Write for Catalogue and Estimate when liguring on your npw iiouscs ,.^\ a. DIETSCH COMPANY, SIS lo ezi Shcflittd Avenue CHICAGO, lUU. 584 The American Florist. April 15, Toronto. CUT FLOWERS IN HEAVY SUPPLY. Very little change is noticed in busi- ness, which is keeping up remarkably for Lent, and is considerably ahead of last year. The weather of the past two weeks has been very bright and the cut, of roses especially, is exceedingly heavy. The department stores have the prices as low as 24 cents per dozen. Most notable of the roses are General MacArthur and Mme. Chatenay, which are producing some very select blooms. The continued demand for young stock foretells a heavy planting of these vari- eties. American Beauty is coming in with strong stems and very select blooms, and the teas are all fine, but it is doubtful if the quality can be held until Easter. Carnations continue plen- tiful and large quantities are sold at ridiculously low prices. The better weather permits of the wearing of violets on the streets and large quantities are being sold, although the quality is getting poorer. Lilies of all kinds are plentiful and cheap and the market has never had so large a supply of lily of the valley as at pres- ent. Flowering plants of all kinds dec- orate the stores, but many of them go to the rubbish pile. CYPRESS Is Far More Durable Jhan PINE. iCdYPRESSi SASH BARS UP TO 32 FEET_OR LOlvJGER. (7REENHOUSE AND OTi\ERBUILDiN& MATERIAL, MEN FUR(;JISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WKEN DESII|jED. Send for our Circufars. THF.A-T-S+eakrf\3 lymbep Co., Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, WM. S. HARMAN, Giicago, Indianapolis. Producer, Jobber and Prompt Shipper of Bitum- inoua Coal, Attractive prices ou Alum Creek, Pocahontas Smokeless, W, Va. Splint. Brazil Block, Indiana Hocking Lump and other grades. Mease menlion the American FloriU whenwtiting. LET US KNOW What you need in the line of lumber, pipe, plumbing supplies, sash and doors or anything in the butldicg line. We have thousands of feet of glass suitable for greenhouses and hot beds. SHind us your bill for our estimate on anything vou need In the above line. THE 6ARDEN CITY WRECKING S LUMBER CO. 47th & Loomis Sts.. CHICAGO. Please iiitnlian thf Amei icon Florist when wtitinj;, Le Moniteur d'Horticulture For Horticulturists and Orchid Growers. EniTBD AT Parib by Luclen Chaure and Otto Ballif. The representative Gardening Paper of French Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen. Sample copies free. The largest circulation in France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland. Twice every month. Subscription per year: With the colored plat<-s, $3.30. witDOut the colored plates, SI. 20. 14 Rue de Sevres 14, PARIS France. Our Louisiana Cypress is thoroughly air-dried and free from sap. This 13 the very best material now offered to the trade for greenhouse construction. We have the largest stock of this high-grade cypress in the North, and can promise quick service in filling all orders entrusted to us. Estimates and designs furnished on application. We will be pleased to figure with you on your contemplated work. Our new detail sheet mailed on request. RED CEDAR POSTS. IRON FTTTINGS. HOT-BED SASH. LocKlsAND Lumber Co. LOCKJfcANP,0. Please mention lite American Florist when writing. eARLAND'S BUTTERS WILL KEEP SNOW AND ICE OFF YOUR GLASS. DE8 PLAINES. ILL. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. A merizan of our Gutter is on Exhibition at the Chicaeo Flower Growers' Market. Mease mention the American Florist when writing. r.* BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS .Tk *.. Of Every Description COR OA.'TA.r^OOUK®. SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. I I .J Clipper Lawn Mower Co. °!i:r' The Mower that will Kill all the Weeds in Your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut BO they do not go to seed and cut your grass without breaking the small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. Tho Clipper will do It. Ask your d«alor for them. If they have not got them, below la the price: No. I~12-in. Mower, 85; No. 2~15-in. Mower, $8; No. 3— 18- in. Mower, $7; No. 4— 21-in. Mower, $8. Send draft, money-order or reg. letter. Please mention the A merican Florist 7vhen writing. The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with «eU- oiling cups. The moat powerful, least complicated, verj oompaot with ease ot operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over sii miles in uie and high); recommended by alL The only Drip Proof gutter on the mulcet The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals tor aimpllolty OT Itl working. Catalogua {re*. E. HIPPARD. Yoonotowii. Ohit. please mention the American Florist "when zt/riting. King Construction Go. NORTH TONAWANDA. N. Y. and TORONTO, ONT. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for dis- tribution. Send for it. i jgos- The American Florist. 585 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. The Albany Steam Trap Company is receiving some flattering testimonials bearing on the coal-saving qualities of ^ts steam traps. Boiler Scale. A good many engineers object to hammering off scale in a boiler where same is used for pressure on account of injury done to the shell. The George W. Lord Company makes, I think, the remedy par excellence for this trouble. It is really not an expensive preventive to use, as a clean boiler will make steam so much faster and much less coal is needed, not to mention the damage done by great heat to scale boiler plates. W. Quality of Greeahouse Glass. ISD. American Florist:— Is the glass now sold and designated as "greenhouse glass" second or third quality? Is third quality glass good enough for raising good carnations? Massachxjsktts. There are two qualities usually used by florists, viz., "A" and "B" qual- ity. A great many of the best flower growers are now using half "A" and half "B" quality, using the poorer grade for the north side of the house. The "B" quality is the same in thick- ness as the "A," the only difference being that there are more imperfections in the poorer grade. We have known of some growers using the "B" grade straight through, without experiencing any difliculty, but believe the method of using half of each grade is not only quite a saving in money, but gives just about as good results. L. E. Partridge. The Glass Market. Chicago. — The demand for window glass has not shown any material increase of late, although it has been fairly good through the winter. There is a surplus of single strength. glass in the small sizes, which is due to the large amount of machine made glass that is available for distribution, while the larger sizes are scarce, owing to the fact that the glass blowing machines are not apparently adapted to their manufacture. There is a growing accumulation, says the Chicago Ameri- can Lumberman, and it is believed that the scarcity that has existed in several items will be considerably relieved before long, there being already reported a stock of B double strength more than sufficient for immediate needs. New York. — The demand for window glass has not been up to the general expectations of jobbers, and salesmen who have been on the road report that considerable figuring is going on, but no business is being transacted. It appears, says the Oil, Paint & Drug Beporter, that jobbers are not inclined to stock up heavily, as it is intimated that the trade in general fear the com- petition of the machine made glass. All of the factories which are turning out good glass are carrying very light stocks and it is intimated that when the latter go out of blast uo stocks of con- sequence will be cnrried through the summer months. Greenhouse Building. Passaic, N. J. — Hansen & Lunsted, addition, 100 feet long. Montpelier, Vt. — Emslie & Broad- foot, vegetable house. Anita, la. — Charles H. Talbot, exten- sive additions contemplated. Pittsburg, Pa. - — William Flemm, rebuilding on site of former house destroyed by fire. Lawrence, Mass. — A. H. Wagland, house for show purposes, 21 x 55 feet. Elwood, Ind. — A. Deubendorfer, one house contemplated for this spring. Plainfield, N. J. — Bellview Avenue iSTursery, carnation house, 21 x 50 feet. Mobile, Ala. — Chatogue Greenhouses, carnation house, 15,000 feet of glass. Grandville, Mich. — James Schols, rebuilding one house, 16 x 120 feet. Freyling & Mendles, rebuilding three houses, each 20 x 75 feet. Henry Smith, one new house, 28 x 300 feet. Norwich, Conn. — M. J. Field, rebuild- ing burned greenhouses. Toronto, Ont. — Grobba & Wandrey, range 200 x 250 feet, for carnations. John Gard, two houses, 20 x 200 feet. P. Fogarty & Sons, two houses, 21 x 150 feet. Louisville, Ky. — Adam Heitz, new house, 8,100 feet of glass. Vancouver, B.- C. — -James Hazelwood, two even-span greenhouses, 17 x 54 feet each, and one house 10 x 54 feet. Tampa, Fla. — Tampa Floral Company, new range of commercial greenhouses. Lincroft, N. J. — Henry Winter, one house 18x100 feet. Bed Bank, N. J.— W. W. Kennedy & Sons, one house 22x100 feet. Beatrice, Neb. — Dole Floral Company, new range of glass, 10,000 to 11,000 feet. Alliance, O. — Lamborn Floral Com- pany, range of 50,000 square feet of glass for cut flowers. Fairbury, 111. — Kring Brothers, carna- tion house, 30 X 300 feet. Economy in Fuel. Ed. American Florist:— In this part of Texas heat, as a rule, is only necessary at night, but temper- ature conditions go to extremes sud- denly when a norther comes up, the mer- cury dropping from 60° to 70° in less than twelve hours. Is there any econ- omy in fuel to supply a house with enough radiating surface to give the required temperature with a boiler water temperature of from 140° to 160°, mod- erate firing, rather than to have the boiler water temperature up to 180°, extreme firing, to get the required house temperature? In other wor^ls, is it not economy in fuel to have a moderate fire, if temperature point is obtainable, with all drafts at bottom closed, rather than to have to run with bottom drafts wide open? I use a No. 30 Wilks boiler and Indian Territory coal. Which would be cheaper, to use McAllister soft coal at $8 per ton or Lykens Valley red ash coal (egg) at $11.50, used with magazine in above boiler? J. J. N. The greatest economy of fuel is secured when the heating plant is of sufiicient capacity to provide the desired temperature with a gentle fire, the return water being not over 140°. Under the conditions named a plant with boiler and radiating surface that will sufiice with careful firing in the time of a blizzard should be able to give the heat needed in ordinary weather with all drafts closed. I would prefer to heat the water to 180° in the lilizzards rather than put in a plant that will do it at 140°, for which a consider- able increase in radiation will be neces- sary. L. B. Taft. Greenhouse Heating. Ed. American Florist: — I intend to overhaul my houses and would like to know the best manner of piping them, 2-inch pipe preferred. The house marked No. 1 is 56 feet long, 20 feet wide and 11 feet to ridge and runs north and south. The wall on the west side is 3 feet double board and 2 feet of glass. The south end is glass; the work shed, 10 x 10, and the office, 7x9, are on the north end. The boiler pit is under the office and is 4 feet below the level of the greenhouse floor. I would like a temperature of 55° in this house when it is 10° below zero outside. House No. 2 is 56 feet long, 8 feet wide and 7 feet to ridge, with 4 feet solid wall on east side. I would like 45° to 50° in this house. The diagrams are marked from the inside. G. E. T. For the house 20 feet wide it will be best to use three 214-inch flow pipes and ten 2-ineh returns. The diagram shows two solid beds and one bench but the height is not indicated, and it will not be possible to tell just where the pipes should be placed. It is prob- able that a flow should be on each plate and the other 2 feet under the ridge. The return will have to be in the walks and under the bench, so as to give an even distribution. In the 8-foot house use one 2-inch flow and one return on each side. The flows can be on the plates and the returns under the benches, or all the pipes can be beneath the benches. L. E. Taft. Greenhouse Heating. Ed. American Florist:— I have two carnation houses, each 21 x SO feet, running east and west. The walls are 5 feet high with 2 feet of sta- tionary glass on south wall. Best of wall is of 1-inch boards with three-ply paper and sheeting. I will use a No. 1 Kroeschell hot water boiler and desire to use 3-inch pipe. How would you arrange the pipes? The temperature seldom goes down to 20° below zero. M. K. D. Seven 3-inch pipes will be required in each house. Two or three of these should be flows, but without knowing regarding the arrangement of the benches it will not be possible to locate them. L. B. Taft. Hudson, N. Y. — The annual fair of the Columbia Agricultural and Horti- cultural Association will be held here 'September 12 to 14. Fulton, Ia.- — Preparations are being made for the erection of a greenhouse, probable cost being $10,000, for culti- vation of cucumbers, tomatoes, etc., for early market. 586 The American Florist. April 15, Index to Advertisers. AitUen Mark 54« AlbanySfmTr'pCo586 Allen J K 5-15 Amern Blower Co.. VI Amling EC .543 Andorra Nurseries. 550 Andrews J K 581 Ascbmatiii Godfrey573 Backer & Co 67.=> Bailer FA 57.S Bassetl & Wash- burn 543 ."162 Baumann L & Co. . 581 Bauer Otto ..5415 Baur Floral Co 538 Bay State Nurseries 551 Bayersdorfer \\& C0.68I Beayen E A B42 Beck Carl & Co 649 Beokert W C IV Benson C W 538 Benthey-CoatB worth Co 543 568 Beming H Q 544 BertermannBros Co. 546 Berry A A Seed Co. 549 Black Chas 550 Blackistone Z D 5)6 Bobbink A Aikins.lII Boddlnffton A T IV BodflshW 1 577 Brant D Wood 544 Brant S D 574 Braslan Seed Co 548 Breltmeyer's J Sons 546 56i Bred John 577 BrownAlJrdJSeedCo 549 Brown Bag Filling Moh Co 549 Brnn» H N 571 Bnoklev W TC0....677 Budlon'gJA.. 543 561 Bunting Sam'l J 570 Burpee W A* Co. ..IV Byer Bros 573 Byer Floral Co 573 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 539 CarmodyJD 583 Chadwiok Chaa 542 Chalfant W A 552 Chicago Car Co 574 Chloago House Wrecking Co V Clare & Scliarrath. 51'; Olevernd Cut Flo Co 544 563 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 584 Coles W W 57. Craig Wm P IV 675 Cross Ell 577 Crowl Fern Co 539 Cunningham D O Glass Co V Cunningham Jos H.S70 CuBhmanGlad (;o...,548 Dayit A B & Son.... 576 Davis Bros 538 Davis W U 668 Oeamnd J B 568 Dehm C 578 Uetrolt Fir Pot Mfg. 580 DeVoy Thos * Son. 538 Dickinson Albert Co.IV DIetsoh A Co 583 DlUerCaskey & Co. 586 Dillon J L 576 Dillon's Mfg Co 686 Domer F&SonsCo ... I DreerHA V 538 Dreyer R 556 Eiokbolt Mrs Chas. 546 EiseleC 564 Elliott Wro H 641 Elizabeth Nurs Co.. 566 Ell wangerwoboda . . . 546 Hews A H &Co 680 Hilflnger Bros F80 Hill The E QC0..I 563 Hill Top Greenhous.571 Hlnode Florist Co... 3 Special Cover Hlppard E 584 Hltchings & Co VI Holm & Olson 546 Bolton &Hunkel Co. 667 642 Hooker H M Co A' Horan Edw C 545 Hort Trade Journal. 849 Howe & Taylor Co. . V HumfleldC 578 Hunt E H 642 560 Igoe Bros V Imperial Florist Co. 541 Indpls Flower and Plant Co 577 Jacobs S & Sons ... V Jack8ont&PerklnBCo574 Jennings E B 677 Easting W F I Keller Geo Hrr^A.r>R''F>F*tA.. YEMTIUTW IPPIRITUS. JCIE^ C3I§i WORflEATiNG ANY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING BY STEAM OR HOT- WATER; NEWyQSKpPFUpE.IHFIFTTM AVE, . 7-4. FRANKUN ST BQS-TO,HJ Eureka Greenhouses.... THE BEST AND LOWEST III PRICE. ^^'^:SLt%.^A photographs and plain directions so that any person can put them up. I DILLON GREENHOUSE MFQ., CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. 1905. The American Florist. 587 Ready Reference Advertising. ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT JO CENTS PER LINE, CASH WITH ORDER. COPY MUST REACH US MONDAY OF THE WEEK IN WHICH IT IS TO APPEAR Plants, Cuttings, Nursery Stock. AbutilonB — 4 varieties, 2% in., 3c. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa. Ag'eraioms — Ageratum, rooted cut- tings, Gurney, Pauline. 50c per 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburs, Pa. A^eratum^ — Ageratum Princess Paul- ine and Stella Gurney. Prank A. Pierson. Cromwell, Conn. Ag-eratumB — 4 varieties, 60c per 100; $5 per 1.000. S. D. Brant. Clay Center. Kan. Ageratum — Dwarf blue and white, 2'4- in. pots, $1.75: root, cut., 60c per 100. By mail add 10c per 100, root. cut. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Ag'eratum — Princess Pauline, 60c per 100. Nemaha Greenhouses, Seneca, Kan. Ag'eratvun — Rooted cuttings Pauline Gurney, prepaid, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. " *i<*l Altexnantberas — 100,000 Alternanthe- ras, strong rooted. Brllllantissima 75c per 100, J6 per 1,000: A. Nana, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000: P. Major, 50c per 100. %\ per 1,000. Special prices on 5,000 or more. Davis Bros., Morrison. 111. Altemanttaeras — Alternanthera, red and yellow, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. Alternanthera — Best red and yellow, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000, rooted cuttings, prep_aid; best red 2-in., $1.75, by express. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Altemantbera — 70,000 red and yellow, Sept. struck equal 2-in., 60c per 100, $5 per 1.000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Alteinantliera — Red and yellow, root, cut., 50c per 100. By mail add 10c per 100 for root. cut. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Alyssum — Giant Alyssum, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Alyssum — Sweet, giant dbl., from 214- in. pots, $2; root, cut., 75c per 100. By mail add 10c per 100 root. cut. and seed- lings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mos- baek, Onarga, lU^ Alyssum — Sweet alyssum, giant dbl., $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Alyssum — Double, 2-in., 2c; from sand, Ic. Nemaha Greenhouses, Seneca, Kan. Asparagns — A. plumosus, iVi-in. pots, $3 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 2>4-in. pots, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. ! Asparagus — Plumosus nanus, strong plants ready for 4-in. pots, or for plant- ing out; 214-in. pots, $2.25 per 100, $20 per 1,000; 3-ln. pots, $4.50 per 100; Sprengeri, strong 2%-in. pots, $1.75 per 100, $6 per 1,000; 3-ln. pots, $4 per 100. (3ood_&_Rjeese, Springfield, O. Asparagrus — Plumosus nanus, from flats, $1 per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Asparagus — 50,000 Sprengeri^ 50,000 plumosus and robustus, ready June 1. Send for prices. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus — A. plumosus and SpreiT- geri,, 3-ln., only $4 per 100. John Brod, Niles Center. 111. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus na- nus, 2-in,, $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 2-ln., $2 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, la. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus 2 and 3-in., $4 to $8 per 100; Sprengeri, 2 and 3 in., $3 to $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus na- nus. L. H. Foster, 4 5 King St., Dorchester, Mass. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, 2%- in,, $2.25 per 100; 3-in., 75c per doz.; 4- in., $1.25 per doz.; 5-in., $2 per doz. Sprengeri, 3 and 4-ln., 75c and $1.50 per doz.; large plants for hanging baskets, 30c each. Goshen Floral Co., Goshen, Ind. Asparagus — Bonvallet's giant, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. C. O. Williams, Ba- tavia. 111. Asters — Asters hardy In variety, 3-ln. pots, $1 per doz.; $8 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Azalea — Azaleas, all sizes and prices, 75c, $1.00, $1.25; 1,500 Madame Van der Cruyssen. Godfrey Aschmanri, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia, Azaleas — 10,000 azaleas, 75c to $25 each, for Easter. H. C. StelnhofC. W. Hoboken, N. J. Azalea — Azalea mollis, mixed, 20 buds, 40c each, $4 per doz., $30 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Campanula — Campanula Mayii, finest pot plant known, blooms with hundreds of blue bells from May. Gold medal at Dusseldorf, $3 per doz. Auction April 12. 10 a. m. sharp. Albert Fuchs, 2059 N. Halsted St., Chicago. Canna — Gold medal canna West Vir- ginia; started plants $6 per 100. Limited stock. Gus Obermeyer, Parkersburg, W. Va. Cannas — In variety, started, $5. By mail add 10c per 100, root. cut. and seed- lings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mos- baek, Onarga, 111. Canna — New Canna Fairhope, 30o each, $3 per doz., $20 per 100; $1 worth free with every $10 order for other stock. Southern Floral Nursery Co., Fruitdale, Ala. Cannas — Started plants out of sand, 4 to 10-in., ready for pots, $3 per 100; var.. Queen Charlotte, Mme. Crozy, Al- phonse Bouvier. Egandale, and Italia. Cash with order. C. A. Knapp, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Canna — King Humbert, 3-in. pot plants, S5c each; $3.50 per doz; $25 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Canna — New canna, Mrs. Wm. F. Kast- ing. Gold medal winner, St. Louis; height 314 feet; immediate delivery; 50c each; $4 per doz.; $20 per 100; stock lim- ited. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-S5 Ellicott St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings: White Lawson, $6 per 100, $50 per 1 000- Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; The Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Cardinal from 2-ln. pots, $12 per 100. Larchmont Nurseries, Larchmont, N. Y. Carnation — Crisis (new), $12 per 100; Mrs. Patten, $6 per 100; Judge Hins- dale, $4 per 100; Lady Bountiful. $5 per 100; Buttercup, $3 per 100; Flamingo, : $6 per 100; Dorothy Whitney, $3 per 100; Golden Beauty, $3 per 100; Prosperity, $2 per 100; Mrs. J. H. Manley. $2.50 per 100: Wm. Scott, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Floriana, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1.000: Lorna, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000 Eldorado, $1.25 per 100. $10 per 1,000 Mrs. Joost, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1.000 Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000 White Cloud, $1.50 per 100. $12 per 1.000: Flora Hill, $1.25 per 100. $10 per 1.000; Mrs. Lawson. $2 per 100, $15 per 1.000; Adonis, $2.50 per 100. $20 per 1.000; Harry Fenn. $2 per 100. $15 per 1.000: Gov. Roosevelt. $1.60 per 100 $12 per 1,000: Mrs. P. Palmer, $1.25 per 110. $10 per 1.000; The Queen, $2.60 per 100. $20 per 1,000: Mrs. B. A. Nelson, $1.50 per 100. $12 per 1.000: Portia. $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1.000: Queen Louise, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1.000; Dorothy, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1.000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Philadel- phia. Carnation — Carnation Bride, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Phyllis, $12 per 100. $100 per 1,000. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Carnation — Carnation Fred Burki. AU orders booked now are for April de- livery. The Cardinal, best scarlet, root- ed cuttings now ready, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000: 10,000 now ready. S. S. Ski- delsky. Philadelphia. Carnation — f hTlSrdinarr^es t^scarl e t in market today; rooted cuttings now ready; $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. B. G. Hill, Richmond. Ind. Carnation — The Cardinal; best scarlet in market; rooted cuttings now ready; $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co.. Jollet, 111. Carnation — Hooted cuttings. Chicago, $10 per 100, $120 per 1,000; Boston Mar- ket, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Belle, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1 per 100, $a per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Peru, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Richmond Gem, $10 per 100, $75 per 1,000; Crusader, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Adonis, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Estelle, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Indianapolis, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Phyllis, $10 per 100, $120 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Mrs. Higinbotham, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Nelson, $1.50 per 100, $11.50 per 1,000; Lawson, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Carnation — Unrooted carnation cut- tings; Queen Louise, Portia, Crocker, Goodenough, 50c per 100; Lawson, $1 per 100; Gladiolus, bulbs, 75c per 100, $6 per 1,000. Cash with order. George M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Carnation — Red Sport, holly berry red, 2% to 3-in. flower. Immediate delivery; price, $1.50 per doz., $2.50 for 25. $4 for 50; all postpaid: $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Queen Louise, $1.25 per 100 post- paid; $10 per 1,000. A. B. Davis & Son, Purcellvllle, Va, ~ Carnation — Strong rooted cuttings. N. Fisher, $5 per 100; Indianapolis, $4 per 100: B. Market, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Wolcott, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; Lawson, $1.25 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Glacier, $1.25 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Prosperity, $1.50 per 100, $14 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield. 111. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings. Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Fair Maid, $2.50 per 100. $20 per $1,000; Alpine Glow, $2.50 per 100. $20 per 1,000; Lawson, $2 per 100. $15 per 1,000; Nel- son, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Queen Louise. $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000: Boston Market, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1.000; Marion, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Fla- mingo, $6 per 100: Crusader, $6 per 100; Crane, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000: Mrs. Patten, $6 per 100; Prosperity, $2.50 per 100: Harlowarden, $3 per 100. All other leading varieties. Leo Niessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Philadelphia, ^ Carnation — Carnation cuttings. The best now ready. Lady Bountiful, $6 per 100. $50 per 1,000; White Lawson, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Moonlight, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Crusader, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Cardinal, $12 per 100. $100 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $2 per 100, $15 per 1.000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Mrs. Lawson, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; M. Field, $3 per 100, $25 per' 1.000; Prosperity, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Lieut. Peary, $12 per 100, $100 per 1^000. Chicago Carnatjon Co.. Jollet. 111. Carnation — Lawson, Boston Market, from flats, 2%c: from sand, IV^c. Dor- othy, White Cloud, Ic. Nemaha Green- houses, Seneca. Kan. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 588 The American Florist. April 15, Carnation — Wolcott, White Cloud, Nor- way, Ijawson, Morning Glory, Mrs. Joost at $12.60 per 1,000: Enchantress and Estelle, $25 per 1,000; Flamingo, $50, and Crusader, $40 per 1,000: America and Prosperity, $12.50 per 1.000: Gaiety. $15 per 1,000. All plants shipped from greenhouses, Hinsdale, 111. Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnation — My Maryland and Jessica, $2.50 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. H. "Weber & Sons, Oakland. Md. Carnations — Special prices per 1.000; Q. Lnuise and Floriana. $7.50; Mrs. Nel- son, H. Fenn. $10; 50.000 Q. Louise ready now; rest in early May. Albert M. Herr, I^ancaster, Pa. Carnations — Specialists in carnations. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, L. I., N. Y. Carnations — Rooted cuttings, 2 to 3- in., price list mailed. By mail add 10c per 100 for root. cut. and seedlings. Cash witli order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga. 111. Carnations — Carnation cuttings, from pots and flats; N. Fisher, Mrs. M. A. Patten. Flamingo, $6.50 per 100. $55 per 1,000; D. Whitney, $5.50 per 100. $45 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000; H. Fenn, Fair Maid and Queen, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Backer & Co., Billerica. Mass. Carnations — Rooted cuttings now ready of all reliable well known vari- eties. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Carnation — Rooted cuttings ready now: Lady Bountiful, Phyllis, Chicago White, Robert Craig, White Lawson. Send for prices. Cardinal, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Crisis, new, $12 per 100. $100 per 1,000; Crusader, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Daheim, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Eclipse, Dorner's, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Enchantress, $4 per 100. $30 per 1,000; Estelle, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Lord, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $2.50 per 100. $20 per 1.000; Indianapolis. $5 per 100. $40 per 1,000: Lawson. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Mrs. Patten, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher. $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000: Prosperity, fancy. $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000: Queen Louise, $1.75 per 100. $15 per 1,000: Red Lawson. $10 per 100, $75 per 1,000; Richmond Gem, $10 per 100, $75 per 1,000; The Belle, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000: Vesper, $5 per 100, $40 per 1.000; Variegated Lawson. $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1.000; White Swan, $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. Vaughan'.s Seed Store, Chicago, Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111. Carnation — Strong rooted cuttings. White Lawson, $7 per 100, $60 per 1.000. Also other novelties. Fiancee, Cardinal, F. Burki, etc., and older sorts, M. A. Patten, Daheim, Enchantress. Flamingo, T. W. Lawson, etc. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. T. Carnations — Eclipse, our new dark pink; fine plants from 2-in pots, $12 per 100. Rooted cuttings, standard varie- ties. Write for price list. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. LaFayette. Ind. Carnation — Rooted cuttings now ready. All best commercial varieties; also some of tried newer sorts. First-class stock. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Carnation — Carnation Robert Craig (scarlet), 1906. Order now for March delivery. $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Jollet, Carnation — Carnation cuttings; well rooted, taken from selected stock, clean and healthy. Lawson. $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000; Morning Glory. $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1.000; Mrs. Hlgln- botham, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Estelle, $1.50 per 100. $12.50 per 1.000; Chicago, $2 per 100. $15 per 1.000; Adonis, $2.50 per 100. $20 per 1,000; Flora Kill, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.25 per 100. $10 per 1,000; Her Majesty. $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. WIetor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings. White Lawson, 5,000 ready to tie shipped, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000: Lady Bounti- ful, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Mrs. M. A. Patten, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Daheim, $6 per 100, $50 per 1.000; Enchantress, $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Boston Mar- ket, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000: White Cloud, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1.000; Mrs. T. W. Lawson, $2 per 100, $18 per 1.000; Gen. Maceo, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $2 per 100. $15 per 1,000; Mrs. G. M. Bradt, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Melba, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000. Grafted roses. Write for prices. Wood Bros., Fishkill. N. Y. Carnation — Red Lawson, at $10 per 100; $40 per 500; $76 per 1,000. W. J. Palmer & Son. Lancaster, N. Y. Carnation — Strong, healthy, well root- ed cuttings. Prosperity. Joost, Lawson and Wolcott, $2 per 100: Moonlight, $3 per 100. John Brod, Niles Center, 111. Carnations — Sturdy little pot plants from best cuttings, per 100: B. Market, $2.50; Gov. Wolcott, $3; Indianapolis, $4; Mrs. Nelson, $2.50: Mrs. Lawson, $2.50; The Queen, $3; G. H. Crane, Glacier, Lorna, Floriana, M. Joost, Morning Glory, Pres. McKinley, $2.50; White Lawson, $7, and Cardinal, $12. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- vllle, O. Carnation — Carnation Candace, $2 per doz., $12 per 100. $100 per 1,000. Dis- semination 1906. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., and John Hartje. Indianapolis, Ind. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. W. H. Watson, Lapeer, Mich. Centaurea — Centaurea Gymnocarpa. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. Clirysantheninm — Three new chrysan- themums. Majestic. Adelia and Madonna, rooted cuttings, $3 per doz., $15 per 100; 2-in. pots, $20 per 100. John Breitmeyer's Sons. Detroit. Mich. Chrysanthemum — Fine plants, ready to ship, from soil or sand. White, per 100: Estelle, Kalb, RobIn.>!on. Polly Rose. Wanamaker, $2; Eaton. $2.50; Bon- naffon, Snow Queen. Merry Christmas, Mayflower, Ivory. J. Jones, $2: H. Plume- ridge. $3. Yellow, per 100: October Sunshine, Monrovia, Maior Bonnaffon, Appleton. Y. Jones, Y. Mayflower, Beauty, Mournler. Omega. $2: Y. Eaton. Golden Wedding, $2.50: Wm. Thirkell. T. W. Pockett. H. S. Valis, Kimberlv. $3. Pink, per 100: Duckham. Cobhold. Bnl- four, $3; Glory of Pacific. Pink Ivory. M. Newell. J. K. Shaw, Perrin, M. TJger, Lavender Queen. Richardson. Murdoch V. Morell, $2. Red, per 100; Oakland, Paul Labbe, Black Hawk. $2.50. WIetor Bros., 61 Wabash Ave,. Chicago. Carnation — White Lawson. from 2-in. pots. $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit. IVIich. Carnations — Pot grown per 100: En- chantress $4; B. Market $2.50; Red Sport and Flamingo $6; The Queen and Mrs. Fisher $3, R. C. from soil, per 100: F. Hill. Q. Louise. Scott, Joost. Crocker. $1.50: Crane $2; Enchantress $3. C. Eisole, 11th and Jefferson St., Philadel- phia. Chrysanthemum — Rooted cuttings, Wm. Duckham, Ben Wells, F. A. Cob- hold. Leila Filklns, $3 per 100; Dr. Engueharrt, $4; Mrs. Thirkell, $2. No order filled less than $1. W. A. Chalfant. Springfield. Mo. Chrysanthemum — Strong rooted cut- tings and plants. Leading standard vari- eties. Cash or satisfactory references. Baur Floral Co., Erie. Pa. Chrysanthemum — Rooted cuttings ready now. All best commercial vari- eties: also some of tried newer sorts. First-class stock. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, Til. Chrysanthemum — Chrysanthemum Ap- pleton. Bonnaffon. Glory of Pacific. Tvnrv. and others, rooted cuttings, $1: tr,nno- planted In fiats. $1.50; from 2iA-In . $2 per 100. L. J. Rowe, TItusvllle. Pa. Chrysanthemum — Rooted cuttings^ early chrysanthemums, Opah, Mme. Bergman. Willowbrook. October Sun- shine. Ell Cross. Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums — Ready to ship now out of soil, good strong cuttings as fol- lows: 200 G. S. Kalb, 200 Monrovia, 300 F. Teal, 100 Glory of Pacific, 200 Polly Rose, 100 Willowbrook, 100 Golden Trophy, 100 Mrs. Robinson, 400 Bride. 400 Appleton, 400 Minerva, 200 G. W. Childs, 300 T. Shrlmpton, 200 Vlviand- Mnrel, 1,000 Niveus. 1,000 Mutual Friend, 1,000 Halllday, 2.000 Ivory, white; 300 Ivory, pink; 500 Cullingfordi, 400 J. Jones, white; 400 J. Jones, yellow; 300 Black Hawk, 300 Xeno, 1,200 G. Wed- ding, 1,000 Lincoln, 700 Maud Dean, 300 Nagoya, 400 Mme. F. Perrin, 500 T. Eaton, 1,000 Y. Bonnaffon. Above vari- eties, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1.000. B. Wells, Princess, N. Pockett, Mrs. W., Mildred Ware, Mrs. E., F. Vallis, W Duckham, Dr. Enguehard, $2.50 per 100. Gen. Hutton, F. A. Cobhold. Leila Fil- kins, L. T. Wright. $4 per 100. W. F. Kasting 383-87 Ellicott St., Buffalo. Chrysanthemum — M. Bonnaffon, Robin- son, G. Pacific and M. Liger. $2 per 100, $15 per 1.000: Estelle and Wm. Duck- ham, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000: same var. from 2%-in. pots. $1 per 100. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Chrysanthemums — -Rooted cuttings. Wm. Duckham, Monrovia, Alice Bvron, Mrs. Coombes. J. K. Shaw and others, $1.50 per 100: 2 to 2%-in. plants. $3 per 100. Dr. Enguehard, rooted cuttings, $3 per 100: pot plants, $5 per 100; all strong, healthy stock, true to name. Gunnar Teilmann, Marlon, Ind. Chrysanthemums — Rooted cuttings. Wm, Swayne. Kennett Sq., Philadelphia. Chrysanthemums — Dr. Enguehard, Wm. H. Duckham. from 214-in. pots. $1.50 per doz.. $10 per 100; Mme. M. Liger. Yellow Eaton, Ethelyn, Miss A. Bv- ron. from 2',4-in. pots. $4 per 100. $35 per 1.000: a general ass't. from 214-in. pots. $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000: root, cut., S2 per 100. $15 per 1,000; G. S, Kalb, P, Rose. Willowbrook. Miss M. 'Wana- maker, Ivory. Mrs, H. Robinson. Ni'-ens, Queen. Mrs. McArthur. T. Eaton. W. H. Ch.idwick. Glory of Pacific, P. Ivory. J. K. Shaw, Adela. M. Perrin. A. J. Balfour, M. Dean. Lav. Queen. The Harriott. IVIon- rovia, G. Pitcher, Col. D. Appleton. G. Gate. Maj. Bonnaffon. Mrs. T. L. Park, Culllnsrfordi. K. Broomliead. A. N. Pier- son, Cromwell. Conn. Chrysanthemums — In variety, Ic. Nemaha Greenhouses. Seneca. Kan. Chrysanthemums — 75.000 best var.. in- cluding best Pompon collection in coun- try. Special prices on Pompons, for short time. $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000, our selection. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian. Mich. Chrysanthemum — Including such new varieties as Zilletto. Brenda. J. H. Dovle, Lady Cranstoun, Mrs. D. V. West. Mrs. .7. A. Miller, etc. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Chrysanthemums — Mrs. W^. Duckham, 75c each: $7.50 per doz.: Merstham Yel- low. White Coomhps, 50c each: $5 per doz.: $35 per 100: also Mrs. A. J. Miller, J. H. Dovle. D. Stevens. Mrs. H. A. Allen, Emily Mllcham, Merstham Rod. Vnl. Greenham. T^adv Cranston, etc.. 50c each: $5 per doz.; Si30 per 100; W. Duckham, F. A. Cobhold. Gen. Hutton, D. McT,eod. W, R. Church. B. "Wells, Cheltnni. Harrison Dick, etc.. $8 nor ino: Mrs. T. "W. Pockett, C. J. Salter. Mrs, E, Thirkell, F. S. Vallis. and other standard kinds. Charles H. Tottv. Madison. N. J. Chrysanthemums — Three new chrysan- themums. Majestic, Adelia and Madonn.n. $3 per doz.. $15 per 100; 2-in. pots. John Breitmeyer's Sons. Detroit, Mich. Chrysanthemums — Rest standard vari- eties. R. P. from soil $2 per TOO. C. Fiselc, 11th and Jefferson St., Philadel- phia. Clematis — .Tackmani, 2-vr. $2.50 per dnz,; $20 per 100; 3-vr. $4.50 per doz., S35 per 100; asst'd. 3-vr. $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chl- nngo and N. Y. Clematis — Jackmani, Mme. E. Andre. Henrvi. Ramona. 2-year fieldgrown. W. * T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. Clematis — Clematis', 2-yr., home grown, 25c: $2 per doz.; $16 per 100. Panlculata. $1 per doz.: $8 per 100; 2\4-In. pots 75o per doz.: $4 per 100. F. A. Bailer, Bloom- ington. 111. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igos. The American Florist. 589 Clematis — Clematis Jackmani, 2-yr-old., No. 1, $1S per 100, 20c each in smaller quantities; 2-yr.-old, No. 1%, tl2 per 100, 15c for smaller quantities. Henryi, 2-yr.-old, No. 1, |18 per 100, 20c each smaller quantities; No. IV2. 2-yr.-old, $12 per 100, 15c for smaller quantities. Mme. K. Andre, 2-yr.-old, No. 1, $19 per 100, 21c each in smaller quantities; 2-yr.- old., No. 1V-, $15 per 100, 17c for smaller quantity. V. H. Hallock & Son, Queens, N. Y. Cobaea — Trans, from flats, 2%-ln. pots, $2; root, cut., $1 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100 root. cut. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Coleus — Thirty named leading var., 70c per 100, $6 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. . Coleus — Best bedders, 60c per 100, root- ed cuttings, prepaid. ' Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Fa. Colens — Coleus in varieties: 2iA-in., $2 per 100; rooted cuttings, 70c. By mail add 10c per 100 on rooted cuttings and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Coleus — Forty varieties, 70c per 100; $G per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Coleus — Twelve var., 2%-in. pots, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Coreopsis — Coreopsis grandlflora, blooms large as Cosmos, most beautiful yellow, l-yr. old, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Order now. Martin Kohankie, Painesville, O. Cuphea — Cigar plant, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center. Kan. Cyclamen — Cyclamen plants, once transplanted, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; twice transplanted, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Seed of only selected flowers and well built stock. C. Winterich, Defiance, O. Cyclamen — Cyclamen splendens gigan- teum, hybrid seedlings, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Paul Mader, E. Stroudsburg. Pa. Cyclamen — Splendens giganteum hy- brids, in five true colors; seedlings. In- cluding fringed variety, $4 per 100; $3S per 1,000. Lehnig & Winnefeld, Hackensack, N. J. Dahlia — Kaiserln Augusta vTctoria, dbl., 4 to 5-in. diameter, stems 12 to 18-in. long, plants 3 to 3% feet high; stock from 2%-in. pots, $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. Delivery May 1. A. L. Miller, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. SahUa — Dahlia, Mrs. Winters, $10 per 100. W. W. Wilmore, Denver. Col. WahUsii — Dahl ia Sylvia, divided field roots, $2 per doz., $15 per 100. Vaughan'3 Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dahlia — • Cactus Ingeborg Egeland, leading scarlet, $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Col^ Dahlias — Complete set, 12 new Century; 25 new Cactus; Collarette dahlias; giant flowered, new fancy and decorative dahlias; show and single dahlias; In all 38 single dahlias and 44 dbl. dahlias. L. K. Peacock, Atco, N. J. Dahlias — Good commercial sorts, large field clumps, $10 per 100. Batavia Green- houses, Batavia, 111. Dahlias — Winner of silver medal, World's Fair; send for list of up-to-date dahlias. J. K. Alexander, E. Bridge- water, Mass. Dahlias — Finest collection in U. S. W. L. Lothrop. E. r.ridgewater, Mass. Daisies — Paris Daisy, giant, 2-in. 2c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Daisies — 10,000 Shasta daisies, 50c per doz., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000, prepaid. Chas. Gay, Pes Moines, la. Daisy — Longfellow and Snowball, trans., $1 per 100. Cash with order. Ijudvig- Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Deutzia. — Easter stock. Deutzlas for forcing; strong, two-year-old fleld-grown plants, for 6-ln. pots. Gracilis rosea, $1 per doz., $8 per 100. Gracilis Lemolnel, $1 per doz., $8 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Deutzia — Deutzia Gracilis, 7-ln. pots, 15c each, $1.50 per doz., $12 per iuu; Deutzia Lemolnel, 7-in. pols, 4uc each, $d.5u per doz., $20 per 100. Vauglian s Seed Store, Chicago and New iork. l>i'acaeua — Drau<«na indivisa, per luu, 2ii-in., $3; 3-in., $4. atorrs &. Hamsun Co.. Painesville, O. Dracaena — Dracaena indivisa, 3-in. to 4- in., $() and $10; 2i4-in. root. cut.. $2 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100 root. cut. and seedlings. Cash with order. Lud- vig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. I>ia.c8ena — Dracaena indivisa, 3-in. 75c per doz.; $5 per 100; 4i/i-in. pots $2 per doz.; b-in. pots $3 per doz. C. Eisele llth and Jefferson St., Philadelphia. Dusty luiller — Trans, from flats, 2^4- in. pols, $2; root, cut., $1 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100 root. cut. and seed- lings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mos- baeK, Onarga, 111. liaster stock — Easier lilies, hydran- geas, splrtea Gladsione, rhododendrons, genistas. R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. Easter Stock — 4,500 Easter lilies, IV2 to 3 ft. high, 3 to 12 flowers per plant, 10c per bud or flower; 4,000 hyacinths, tulips and dalfodils. C. Dehn, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Easter Stock — bO,000 lilies ready, superb stock, $125 per 1,000; Hydrangea Otaksa, 3 to 16 blooms, 25c per bloom; azaleas, all sizes from 50c to $3 each; Spirsea Gladstone, rhododendrons, deut- zlas, genistas, hyacinths, tulips; datto- dils in pots and pans. Lake View Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N. Y. Easter Iiilies — Red stemmed gigan- teum Easter lilies, plants from 20 to 36- in. high; in plants, $130 per 1,000. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., 35-37 Randolph St., Chi- cago^ Easter Xiilies — Hinode Florist Co., Whitestone, L. 1., N. Y. Iciaster stock — Spiraeas, at 25c, 35c and 50c each. Hyacinths, in 4-ln. pots, at $1.20 per doz. Azaleas at $1, $1.25 and $1.50 each. Hydrangeas, 6-ln.. at 75c and $1 each. Cannas at $5 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. rerns — -Boston ferns, 3, 4 and 5 in., also 2^4 -in. for bedding out. Plumosus and Sprengerl, 2%, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Fern — N^hrolepis Scottii, 6-in. pot grown, ready for 8-in., $15 per doz; 7- in. pot grown, $24 per doz.; 8-ln. pot grown, $36 per doz. John Scott, Keap St. Greenhouses, Brooklyn. Ferns, Etc. — Boston ferns, for 5, 6, 7 and 8-in. pots at $25, $50, $75 and $100 per 100. L. H. Foster, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass^ Ferns, Etc, — Boston. Piersonl and Scottii terns. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Perns — Fancy ferns, $1.50 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; galax, 75c per 1,000, $6.50 per case of 10,000. Laurel festooning, 4c, 5c, 6c per yd.; wild sml- lax, $5.50 per 50-lb. case; laurel and Princess pine wreaths. Crowl Fern Co., MilUngton, Mass. Ferns — Ferna in 4, 5 and 6-ln. pots, strong, healthy, well rooted from bench, at 15c, 20c and 30o respectively. John Bred, Niles Center, 111. Ferns — Assorted ferns, $6 per 100; ready for fern dishes. C. A. Knapp, Chestnut Hill, Phila- delphia^ Ferns — Boston ferns. fine young plants. $10 per 1,000. Soar Bros., Little River, Fla. Ferns — Adiantum pedatum (hardy maidenhair) strong, 10c; small, 5c. Nemaha Greenhouses. Seneca, Kan. Ferns — Nephrolepis Bostoniensls, Neph. cordata compacta and Neph. Pier- sonl, from 2iA-in. pots, $3 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Ferns — Boston ferns, 3-in., $8; 4-in., $15; 5-in., $25, per 100. 6-in.. 40c; 7-in., 60c; 8-in., 75c each. W. B. Davis, Gen- eva, 111. nPerns — Boston. 3 to 4-in., $6 and $12; 2»4-ln., $3 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Feverfew — Little Gem, 2 14 -In., 60c per doz., $4 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Feverfew — From sand, Ic; 3-in., 214 c. Nemaha Greenhouses, Seneca, Kan. Feverfew — Little Gem, true, 2'A-in., $2; root, cut., $1 per 100. By man add iUc per 100 root. cut. and seedliuas. Cash with order. Ludvig MosuaeK, Onarga, 111. Ficus — Flcus elastica, 6 and 7-in., $U to $1* per doz. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012J)ntario St.^Philadelpiiia. Forget-me-nots — Three varieties, trans., $1 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111^ Fucnsias — Fuchsias, rooted culiiiigs, ■•> best varieties, 90c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Fuchsia — Six named var., 2iA-in., $2.50; root, cut., $1 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100 root. cut. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Fuchsias — Rooted cuttings, Tropliee and other good sorts, $1 per 100, prepaid. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Crardenias — Gardenia plants and Jes- samine, our leading specialty. Natural growing conditions here ideal. 1 yr., IS- 24-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. W. Benson, Alvin, Tex. lierauiums — Geranium Telegraph, bed- ding out, conservatory or window; strong plants, 2 14 -in., $15 per 100. Thomas Devoy & Son, Poughkeepsle, N. Y. ueraniums — Jean Viaud, S. A. Null, Caslellane, John Doyle and Perkins. Single and double Gen. Grant, La Fav- orite, 2-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geranium — 1,000 Centaur, 4-in. pots; in bud and bloom, fine pink for Easier; $6 per 100. Wm. B. Sands, Lake Roland, Baltimore. Creranium — S. A. Nutt geraniums, healthy, 2i4.-ln., $3.50 per 100. John Brod, Niles Center, 111. Creraniums — Ten var., 2%-ln. pots, $3 per 100; 10 var., 3i^-in.. $4 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Creranium — Have this stock tiy the 100,000. Rooted cuttings; big lot ready. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Qeranium — In varieties, 2 14 -in. pots. $2.50 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100 root. cut. and seedlings. Cash witli order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. O-eranium — 2,000 rose geraniums, i^ in., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000. Maple City Greenhouses, Honesdale, Pa. Geranium — Orosa and Snow Queen from 2V4-in. pots, $15 per 100; Geranium Mme. Salleroi, from 2V4-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Gloxinia — Large size, four separate colors, $4 per 100, 5c each for smaller quantity. V. H. Hallock & Son, Queens, N. Y. Golden Glow — Strong plants, 60c per 100, $5 per 1,000. C. G. Nanz, Owens- boro, Ky. Heliotrope — Heliotrope, 75c per 100. rooted cuttings. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Heliotrope — Rooted cuttings, 12 varl- 1 eties. $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Heliotrope — Rooted cuttings, $1 per 100, prepaid. Byer Floral Co.. Shippens- burg, Pa^^ Heliotrope — Dark blue heliotrope in bud and liloom, 4-in., $6 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. Heliotrope — In varieties, 2^ -in. pots. $2; root, cut., $1 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100 root. cut. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga. 111. Heliotrope — The best named var., $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Honeysuckle — (Halleana), 5-in. pots, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. Eisele, llth and Jefferson St., Philadelphia. rvy — German ivy, 2%-in. pots. $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; fine rooted cut- tings, 50c per 100, $4.50 per 1,000. Maple City Greenhouses, Honesdale, Pa. Hollyhocks — Dreer superb double hol- lyhocks, separate colors, $1.25 per doz $10 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 5D0 The American Florist. April rs, SoUyliocks — Double field-grown, {3 per 100. W. W. Wilmore, Denver. Col. Hyacmtb Aymvuiui — l-^rge assortment hya- cinths in pans at $9 and $12 per doz., for Easter. , ^, _ H. C. SteinhofC, W. Hoboken. N. J. KyOxangea — Hydrangea panlculata grandifiora, 2% to 3 feet, $1.50 per 100, $11 per 1,000; 12 to 18-ln., $1 per 100, J8 per 1,000. Otaksa, red branched, Thos. Hogg, 2-yr. pot grown, $5 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Hydrangea — 3,000 hydrangeas, 76c to $5 each, for Easter. H. C. SteinhofC, W. Hoboken. N. J. Hydrangeas — Hydrangea otaksa. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia, ^ Ivy — German ivy, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ivy — Hardy ivies, 2%-in. pots, plants 4 to 10 in. in height, $5 per 100. C. A. Knapp, Chestnut Hill, Phila- delphia^ Japanese Novelties — Tiny plants in 2 and 3-in. decorated Japanese pots, $15. $20 and $25 per 100. Rhapis, 6 to 15 shoots, 50c each. „,-.-, », ^r Hinode Florist Co., Woodside, N. T., and Whitestone, L. X., N. Y. Iiantana — Five best varieties, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center. Kan. I^ilies — Japan and Harrlsii lilies. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. liUes— Cape Cod, pink pond lilies, strong, flowering roots, $3 per doz. W. 1. Rodfish. W. Barnstable, Mass. iaiivtm. Harrisil — Lilium Harrlsii bulbs for coming season. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 36 Cortlandt St.. N. Y. Iiilinm Longlflortun — 20,000 pots; 12c per bloom, for Easter. H. C. Steinhoff, W. Hoboken, N. J. i^obella — L.obelia, dwarf blue, $1 per Hill Top Greenhouses. Utlca, N. Y. Ophlopogon — Ophiopogon Jaburan, golden striped, finest plant for dish planting, 3-in., $8 per 100; hardy as Aspidistra. Albert Fuchs, 2059 N. Hal- sted St., Chicagjx Orchid — Orcliid Cyprlpedium insigne, Al, 5-in. plants, $1 cash. ,. , ^ Smith & Young Co., Indianapolis. Ind. OrcUds — Orchids, per 100: Cyprlpe- dium Insigne, $8; Cyprlpedium callosum, $20; Cyprlpedium Laurenceanum, $25; Dendroblum formosum, giganteum, $9 per doz., $70 per 100; Vanda Coerulea, 10 to 12 lbs., $15 per doz.; 12 to 15 lbs., $22 per doz. Julius Roehrs Co., Exotic Nurseries, Rutherford, N. J. Orclilds — Cattleya labiata autumnalls. Stanley & Co., Southgate, England. Orchids — Largest growers, importers, exporters and hybridists in the world. Sander, St. Albans, England. Orchid — Cattleya labiata, also large stock established orchids. Lager & Hur- rell. Summit, N. J. Orchid — Cattleya Schroederte a grand well assorted importation Just arrived. Stanley & Co., Southgat^^England. Palms, Etc.— Growers and importers, palms and ferns; decorative plants. Geo. Wlttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Falms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and deco- rative plants. „ . i John Burton. Assignee for Robert Craig & Son, Market and 49th Sts., Phil- adelphia^^ Palms, Etc. — Kentia Belmoreana and Kentia Forsterlana, Joseph HeacockjJWyncote^jPa^^ Palms, Etc^Latania Bor., 2-ln. pot, seed leaves, $3 per 100; Latania Bor., 3- in. pot, 15-18-ln., 2-3 chr, Ivs.. $12 per 100; Latania Bor., 5-ln. pot, 18-20-in., 3-4 chr Ivs., $15 per 100; Latania Bor., 5-ln. pot, 20-24-in., 4 chr. Ivs., $20 per 100; Kentia Bel., 2% -in. pot. 6-8-in., 2 leaves, $10 per 100; Kentia Bel., 3-in. pot, 8-10- In 3-4 leaves, $12.50 per 100; Kentia Bel 4-ln. pot, 12-15-ln., 4-6 leaves, $16 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, la. Palms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and deco- rative plants. .„ . , . T T M -p- R. Dreyer, Woodside, Li I., N. Y. Fansies — 100.000 now in bloom, extra large field-grown plants; they are the kind that sell; $2 per 100. $20 per 1,000; seedlings $3 per 1.000. A. A. Sawyer, 22 S. Harlem Ave.. Oak Park. 111. Fansies — Extra fine stock in bud and bloom. $1.25 per 100, $12 per 1,000. Park Floral Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Fansies — The Jennings strain, cold^ frame plants, in bud and bloom, mixed colors; ready April 1. $1.60 per 100. Cash with order. E. B. Jennings, Southport, Conn. Pansies — 200,000 fine large plants of the famous large flowering Bugnot's. Cassier's. Odier and Trimardeau, 50c per 100; $3 per 1.000. Extra large plants coming in bud. $1 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses. 15 Gray Ave., Utlca, N. Y. Fansies — 100,000 pansy plants, $10 per 1.000. Unrooted cuttings, half price of rooted. Loomis Carnation Co.. Loomis. Cal. Pansies — Pansies. strong, transplanted. Vaughan's Giant mixture, 75c per 100; sample for stamp. Nemaha Greenhouses, Seneca, Kan. Pansies — 300.000 splendid plants, ready to ship. $12.50, $10, $0.50, $4 and $3 per 1,000, according to size of plants; sample free. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Fansies — White, black, blue, purple and yellow, separate colors, trans.. $1 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga. HI. Pansies — Fine plants. $5 per 1,000. C. O. Williams. Batavia. 111. Fansies — Pansiest $2 per 100. 07 Blsele. 11th and Jefferson St., Philadel- phia^ Peonies — Peonies, $6 to $12 per 100; C. O. Williams, Batavia. 111. Peonies — Specialists in peonies. Cot- tage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, L. I., N. Y. Peonies — Choice white; strong divided plants, 3 to 5 eyes, in quantity. Festiva maxima, 35c; Q. Victoria, 12c; Golden Harvest, 20c. Order at once, spring de- livery. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. Peonies — Peonies and hardy plants. W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Col. Petanias — Hooted cuttings, 10 Deal sorts, $1 per 100, prepaid. Byer Floral Co., Shlppensburg, Pa. Petunias — Dbl. petunias, rooted cut- tings, 10 finest, $1 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Pettinias — Double petunias, $3 per 100; seddlings $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Petunias — Double fringed petunia. Six distinct novelties, labeled, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000, choice rooted cuttings. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield. 111. Petunias — 2U varieties, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. petunias — Petunias, dbl., fringed, in bud and bloom, 4-in., $6 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. ^ Petunias — Dbl. fringed, 2% -in. pots, $2.50 per 100; single fringed, trans., strong, 2 14 -in. pots, $1 to $2. By mail add lOo per 100 root. cut. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Petunias — King's double white, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Phlox — Hardy perennial phlox, Dreer's collection, 3-in. pots, $3 per 100, $5 per 200. C. G. Nanz, Owensboro. Ky. Pinks — Hardy pinks, six best varieties. 4-in. pots, 76c per doz., $6 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia^ Foinsettlas"^- Stock plants, dormant, 5-in. pots, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson St., Phila- delpliia. primroses — Primroses Chinese, Ob- conlca and Forbesl; $2 per 100, July 1 delivery. „ Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Roses — Roses from 2H-in. pot, clean, healthy stock. Bridesmaid, Bride, Gol- den Gate and Perle at $3 per 100; Sun- rise. $4 per 100. Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City. Soses — We grow over 100,000 annu- ally. All the best varieties, at current prices. Send us your order. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, Ill._ . .Roses — ^American Beauty, La France and Bride. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Boses — 2Vi-in. pot plants; Richmond, $30 per 100, $250 per 1,000; Rosalind Orr English, $25 per 100, $200 per l.UOU, Chatenay, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Sun- rise, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Perle von Godesberg, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Liberty, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; La Detroit, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Uncle John, $4 per 100. $35 per 1,000; Kaiserin, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000, Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Bride, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Ivory, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Perle, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; A. Beauty, $B per 100, $50 per 1,000; American Beauty bench plants, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. . ~^oses— Young stock of roses ready to ship; from 2-ln. pots: Bride, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Meteor, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Golden Gate, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Chatenay, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Kaiserin, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Wietor Brothers, Bl Wabash Ave., Chicago. Boses — 4,000 Crimson Ramblers, $1 to $25 each; 3,000 rose plants, $6, $9, $12 per doz., for Easter. H. C. ^einhoff, W. Hoboken, N. J. Roses^-^rid'e, Bridesmaid, Perle, ivory, G. Gate, Etoile de Lyon, Mrs Cant, Cochet, Bon Silene, etc., $4 per 100. $38 per 1.000, 3-in. pots. Same var., 2-in. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Roses — Roses, 2 14 -in. pots, strong plants. Maid, Bride, White and Pink Cochet, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000. American Beauties, 2y4-in. pots, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; 3-in. pot plants, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. . ^ , ,„„ C W. Belmers, Station A, Louisville, Ky. Roses — Easter stock. Baby Rambler rose, Mme. Norbert Levavasseur, 1- year-old, field-grown, for 4-in. pots, $5 per doz., $35 per 100. „, ^ ^ Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Hose — Gen. MacArthur, 2%-in. pot plants, $10 per 100, $80 per 1.000; 3-ln.. $12 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle. O. Roses — Forcing and bedding roses. A. Beauty, 2%-in. pots, $5 per 100; Muriel Graham, fine for forcing, Sept. propagat- ing, strong, 3-in. pots. $10 per 100; P. Rambler, 3-in. pots, strong, $8 per 100. New roses (last year), climbing Marie Bulow, M. Jean Dupuy, Comte Amadee de Foras, Mme. T. Cusin, Peace, all Sept. propagating, strong, 3-in. pots, $1.26 per doz. Oxford Retreat, Oxford, O. Boses — Grafted rose stock, Kaiserin and Carnot, 2%-in. pots, $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Our root stock, Kaiserin, Car- not, Bride and Bridesmaid, 2% -in. pots, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. Roses — Gen. MacArthur roses, $10 per 100, $90 per 1,000; Chatenay. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Gasser Co.. Cleveland. O. Hoses — 60.000 grafted roses for forc- ing. Delivery April. May, June. Lib- erty, rose pots. $2 per 100; 3%-in. pots, $18 per 100; Brides, Bridesmaids, Golden Gate, Kaiserin. rose pots, $10 per 100; 3 1/4 -in. pots, $15 per 100. J. D. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Roses — Fine, clean stock from 2%-in. pots, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Ma- man Cochet, 2 var., Hermosa, M. Niel, Meteor, CI. Meteor, Burbank, C. Soupert, Etoile de Lyon, Ivory, G. Gate, Bride, Bridesmaid, Duchesse de Brabant, Bon Silene, Agrippina, Pillar of Gold, Solfa- terre Marie Guillot, M. Van Houtte, Gruss an Teplitz, F. Kruger, Perle des Jardins, Mme. Welche, Safrano, La- marque, white and striped La France. CI Wootton. D. of Albany. Helen Gould. Papa Gontier, Chatenay, Folkestone, Media, Antoine Rivoire, Malmaison, Clara Watson, R. H. Murphey, Urbana, Ohio. ' _^ ~ Roses — A complete list of all the forc- ing varieties, both new and old. John N. May, Summit, N. J. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. tpos. The American Florist. 5!)1 Boses — Grafted and own root stock of Ivory, Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor, Mme. Hoste, G. Gate, Mrs. P. Morgan, Mme. A. Chatenay. Grafted, $15 per 100; *120 per 1,000. Own roots, from 2^-in. pots, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Sunrise, on own roots, from 2% -in. pots, $8 per 100. A. Beauty, own roots, from 2% -in. pots, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000; 3-in. stock, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Extra fine grafted Killarney in 2%-in. pots, $25 per 100. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Boses — The new Rose Wellesley In 21/i-in. pots, at $25 per 100; own root plants. Several thousand Bride and Bridesmaid roses in 2%-in. pots, $10 per 100; 1,000 rate on application. Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass. Bose Plants — Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Bride, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Golden Gate, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Ivory, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Chatenay, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; 2%- in. pot plants. George Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Boses — The fine new pink rose, la. Detroit, 2i^-in. pots, $8 per 100, $75 per 1,000; 3y2-in. pots, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Boses — We grow A. Beauty, Liberty, Bride, Bridesmaid, Chatenay and other fancy roses. Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Budbeckia — Golden Glow, 4-in.- pots, 75c per doz., $6 per 100. Henry A. Drear, Philadelphia. Budbeckia — Dormant, 1-yr. old stock. Golden Glow, Newmani, Triloba, 3-in. $3 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Salvia — Salvia splendens, $1 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. Salvia — Salvia, Mrs. C. N. Page, a new scarlet salvia of great merit. Besides possessing more than all the good qual- ities of other good salvias it can be had In bloom for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Write for descriptive cata- logue. 2-in. pots, $1 per doz., $6 per 100; 4-ln. pots, $2 per doz., $12.50 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines. la. Salvias — Salvia splendens and Jean Revenal, rooted cuttings, 75c per 100, $6 per 1,000. Frank A. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Salvias — Six varieties, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Salvias — Bonfire and St. Liouis, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Salvias — Salvia, two best, Lord Faunt- elroy (dwarf). Bonfire (tall), $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000, choice rooted cuttings. The W. T. Buckley Co.. Springfield, 111. Salvias — 10,000 fine large 2-in. Salvia splendens, $1.50 per 100, $15 per 1,000. S. W. Carey, Urbana, O. Salvia — Salvia splendens and Bonfire, 214-in. pots, fine plants, $2 per 100. C. G. Nanz, Owensboro, Ky. Salvia^ — Rooted cuttings. Bonfire and Splendens, 90c per 100, prepaid. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg. Pa. Salvia — In varieties, 2 ',4 -in., $2; root cut, $1 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100, root. cut. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, III. Smllaz — Smilax plants, strong, 2Vi- In., $1.50 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Smllaz — If you buy 25 plants or 25,000 send for prices; have this stock by the 100,000. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, J»a. Smilaz — Trans, from flats, $1 per 100; 25,000 smllax trans, from flats, strong, $8 per 1,000. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Smllax — Smllax from 2-ln. pots, $1.60 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. Good & Reese, Springfield, O. Snapdrag'on — Three fine snapdragons, our giant pink, a grand white, and a fine yellow, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Splrtea — Spiraea compacta florlbunda, Japonica and Gladstone. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Spring Stock — Azaleas, 50c to $3; hy- drangeas, $1 to $5; genistas, 30c to $1; wistarias in bloom, $2 to $lu; hyacinths in pans, 75c to $1; spirsea, 25c to 75c. Hinode Florist Co., Woodside and Wliite- sU)ne, L. 1., N. Y. spring' Stock — A. Sprengeri, strong 3- in. pot plants, $3 per 100; Acalypha bi- color compacta, from 2iA-ln. pots, $4 per 100; Begonia manicata aurea, 2^-in. pots, $5 per 100; Carax Japonica varie- gata, from 2^4 -in. pots, $3 per 100; um- brella plants, Oyperus alternifolius, from 2V4-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; Feverfew Lit- tle Gem, from 2V4-in. pots, $2.50 periou; lemon verbena, from 2 14 -in. pots, $3 per 100; Lobelia gracilis, trom 214-in. pots, $2.50 per lOU; Mirandia, from 2V2-in. pots, $4 per 100; Sansevieria Zeylanica, from 2%-in. pots, $5 per 100; sweet alys- sum, dbl., from 2i4-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. spring stock — l^ou will need some of the following for your retail trade. We guarantee quality; send your order now; we ship when you say the word: Hy- drangea panlculata grandiflora, 3 to 4 feet, heavy branched, $1.25 per doz., $10 per 100; Crimson Rambler roses, extra strong stock, $1.75 per doz., $13 per 100; H. P. roses, 2-year-old, named varieties, $1.50 per doz., $11 per 100; Clematis Jackmani and sorts, large 3-year-old stock, $3.75 per doz., $30 per 100; Am- pelopsis VelLchl, extra heavy, Holland grown, $1.65 per doz., $12 per 100; tree roses in assortment, strong 2-year-old, $4.50 per doz., $35 per 100; Aristolochla, Dutchman's Pipe, extra strong, $3.76 per doz., $30 per 100. Bulbs: Dahlia roots, In colors, $1 per doz., $7 per 100. Caladlum esculentum, 6 to 7 in. in circumference, 40c per doz., $2.50 per 100; 7 to a in., 6OC per doz., $4 per 100; S to 12 in., 95o per doz., $7 per 100; 12 In. and up, $1.75 per doz., $13 per 100. Cannas, good named varieties, assorted, 50c per doz., $3 per 100. Gladiolus, finest mixed, 16c per doz., $1 per 100. And a complete assortment of all shrubs, vines, bulbs, etc. Write for prices on any stock In this line you might want. We can and will make it worth your while. IS. F. Wlnterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Spring' Stoct— Plants from 2i^-in. pots, $3 per 100: A. plumosus, comorensis, Sprengeri, decumbens, alyssum, antirr- hinum, abutilon, ageratum, coleus, Vers- chaffelti, cob^a scandens, clematis panl- culata, Dracaena indivisa, fuchsias, feverfew, Little Gem; geranium, Mme. Salleroi, Mrs. Parker; lobelia; nastur- tium, dwarf; petunias, phlox Drum- mondi, salvia, etc. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson St., Philadelphia. Spring' Stock — Rooted cuttings of vincas, ageratum, petunias, sw. alyssum, fuchsias, cuphea, salvias, coleus, cannas, feverfew, marguerites, nasturtium, rose geranium, centaurea, etc. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Stocks — Double white, for Easter, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utlca. N. Y. Umbrella Flants — Umbrella plants, 2- in., fine, 2c. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa. TTmbrella Plants — Trans, from flats^ 1 or 2 in., $2 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100 root, cut. Cash with order. Lud- vigjilosbaek, Onarga, 111. 'Verbena — Verbena, 2-ln. pots, $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. 'Verbenas — 500,000 verbenas, 60 varl- eties, perfectly healthy. Prize rooted cut- tings, 60c per 100, $5 per 1.000; plants, 2y2-in. pots, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Verbenas — Mammoth verbenas, 60c per 100. $5 per 1,000; 2>4-ln., $1.50 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utlca, N. Y. Veg'etable — Plants price list mailed j free. Cash with order. By mail add 10c per 100 root. cut. and seedlings. Lud- vig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Verbenas — Verbenas, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delavan, O. 'Verbena — Rooted cuttings^ 6O0 per 100; $5 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Cen- ter, Kan. Verbena — Lemon verbena, 2^4 -in. pots, $2.50 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100 root, cut, and seedlings. Verbena In colors, trans., $5 per 1,000, root, cut, 60c per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mos- baek, Onarga, 111. Vinca — ^Vlnca varlegata, 3-ln. pots, $5 per 100. Frank A. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Vinca — Vinca vine, variegated, $2.50 per 100. Jas. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Vinca — Vinca var., 3-in., $5 per 100; 4 and 5 in., strong field grown, $10 per 100. Goshen Floral Co., Goshen, Ind. ■Vinca — Vinca, 3-in., $6 per 100; 2V4- in., $2; root, cut, $1 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100, root. cut. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, On- arga, 111. 'Vinca — Vinca major varlegata, 3-in. pot plants, $5 per 100; vinca (green) field clumps, $6 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Vines — Clematis panlculata, 2-yr., 10c; A. Veitchi, 10c; American Ivy, 8c; honey- suckle. Hall's, etc., 8c. W. H. Salter, Rochester, N. Y. Vines — Ivy, 3-in. 75c per doz., $5 per 100; 4-in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. Moon vines, 3-ln. pots 75c per doz., $5 pei^l00._C. Eisele, Philadelphia. 'Violets — Grand Rapids violet stock from bench, M. Louise, Imperial and Princess of Wales, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; rooted cuttings, $10 per 1,000; pots, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; rooted cuttings of Campbell, $5 per 1,000. Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich. 'Violets — Trans, violet layers. Princess of Wales $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000. F. A. Bailer. Bloomington, 111. Violets — Rooted cuttings. Ell Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. 'Violets — Strong soil plants of Lady Campbell. Wm. Swayne^JPhiladelphla. Violets — 6,000 healthy Marie Louise violet clumps for sale after April 23. Maplewood Violet House, Lansing, Mich. Violets — Russian, strong," healthy" field grown plants, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000. Coqk^& Cook, Alvin, Tex. Wistaria — Wistaria, large aisortnient for Easter plants. H. C. SteinhofC, W. Hoboken^^J^J^^ Zamia — Zamia integrifolia, $12 per 1,000. Soar Bros., Little River, Fla. NURSERY STOCK. Ampelopsis — Ampelopsis Veitchi. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Box Trees — New importation. Tree shaped. iVz ft. $4 each; bush shaped, 18 to 20-in. $1 each, 214-ft. $3, 3V4-ft. $4 each; pyramidal, 3-ft., $2.50, 3^4-ft. $3, 4-ft. $4 each. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Blackberry — Six varieties, first-class root. cut. plants, Ic. Five through trunk R. R. lines from Springfield, 111. Free boxing for cash before shipment and at cost if payment by May 15. Certificate from entomologist on each shipment; ship quick. Spaulding N. & O. Co. (nr. Springfield), Spaulding, 111. Currants — Seven varieties, first-class 2-yr. plants, 3c. Five through trunk lines from Springfield, 111. Free boxing for cash before shipment, and at cost if payment by May 15. Certificate from en- tomologist on each shipment; ship quick. Spaulding N. &. O. Co. (nr. Springfield), Spaulding, 111. Iiandscape — "Beautiful (Jroundi,^" an Il- lustrated manual containing suggestions on lawn making, planting and care of shrubs and trees. Landscape plans, topographical surveys, etc. Peterson Nursery, 603 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. lilacs — Forcing lilacs, German pot grown; also the field grown Paris de Marly, imported to order. Aug. Rolker & Sons. 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Iiilacs — Lilacs a specialty. Jacs. Smits, Ltd., Naarden. Holland. Magnolia — Magnolia grandiflora, per 100: 5-6-ln., $5; 8-10-ln., $8; 16-18-ln.. $16; 20-24-In., $20. Strong, pot-grown plants. Joe Browne, Nashville, Tenn. Nursery Stock — Elm and maple trees for planting. Thos. Collins, Hinsdale, Mass. Nursery Stock — Specimen nursery stock. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens. L. I., N. Y. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 592 The American Florist. April /J, Nursery Stock — Ornamental trees, sluuba and heruaceoiis perennials, en;. liay blate JMurseries, M. Abnigion, MasM. Nursery Stock — Jb'hiladelphia Ham bier, Held plants, 2 to 3 tl., %■!, per duz., $ib pel- luo; 3 to 4 tt., %'6 per doz., }iiu per lUO. Conard i^ Jones (Jo., West Urove, Ifa. Nursery Stock — Trees, shrubs, vines, small truits. ine Wm. ri. Moon Co., Morrisville, Pa. Nursery Stock — Wholesale growers of nursery stock. Catalogue tree. W. Van Kleel & Sons, iioskoop, Holland. Nursery Stock — Headquarters for hardy perennials; Xt acres comiers; i acres rliudodendrons; Z acres hydran- geas. Tottenham Murseries (.L.td.>, Uedemsvaart, Holland. Oaks — Pin oaks, 6 to 7 ft., $6.75 per 10, $a2 per 100; 7 to 8 ft., %% per 10, »40 per 100; S to a ft., ?10 per 10, $44 per 100; a to 10 ft., $14 per 10, $4S per 100; 10 to 12 ft., $1S per 10, $60 per loo. Not less than 10 trees at 10 rate, 25 trees at 100 rate. Andorra Nrs., Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. ir'eremuais — Hardy perennials, dor- mant, l-yr.-old stock: Anemone Jap. alba, 2^-in., $4 per 100; Anemone Jap. L,ady Ardilaun, 214,-in., $4 per 100; Aqui- legia, long and short spur, 2V4-in., $3 per 100; Chrysanthemum Maximum Triumph, 2 14 -in., $2.50 per 100; Delphinium Queen of Blues, 2^-in., $3 per 100; uigitalis gloxinoides, 2^-in., $3 per 100; Helian- thus sparsifolia, 2V4-in., $8 per 100; Ori- ental poppies, 2^ -in., $4 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. frivet — 700,000 California privet, cur- rent prices; all plants have been trans- planted and cut back, except 1-yr., maii- ing them good clean stoc'<. Parties wishing 5,000 or over, w^ite for better rates. River View Nurseries, Little Silver, N. J^ Privet — California privet cheap, 100,- 000 plants, 3 to 4-ft., $4 per 100, $25 per 1,000; 2y2 to 31^-ft., $2.50 per 100, $17.50 per 1,000; 20 to 30-in., $2 per 100, $13 per 1,000; 18 to 24-in., 2 years, $1.50 per 100, $7 per 1,000. Boxed f. o. b. here. Kor car or large lots, write before placing orders. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. Bbododendron — Best named hybrids, 20-in. high, $9 per doz.; 24-in., $12 per doz.; 30-32-in., $24 per doz. Storrs &. Harrison Co., PainesvUle, O. Bibbon Grass — Silver ribbon grass, field-grown roots, 15c each by mall, post- paid. $1.25 per doz., $8 per 100 by ex- press, not prepaid. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. ~ Bose— Rose^lothilde Soupert in bud or bloom, 4-in., $12 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15 Gray Ave., Utica, N. Y^ Boses — Hardy roses. KUwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Boses — Crimson Rambler, Dorothy Perkins, La France, $9 per 100, for not less than 25 of a kind. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark and New York^ ^ Boses^Rose plants. Write for prices on hybrid perpetuals, hybrid teas, teas, climbers, ramblers, etc. C. M. Nlutter, Springfield, O. Bose — Baby Rambler, ever blooming, dwarf crimson, 3-in. pot plants (graft- ed;; ready April 15; $4.50 per doz.; $35 per 100. 2V4-in. pot plants, April deliv- ery, per doz., $3; per 100, $20. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boses — Gruss anTeplltz, Maman Cochet, 2-year-old, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; Her- mosa, 2-year-oId, $2.25 per doz., $16 per 100; Clothllde Soupert and A. Beauty, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100; Kaiserln Aug. Victoria and Paul Neyron, $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100; La France, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; Crimson Rambler, 2-year-old, No. 1, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; No. 2, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100, and many other varieties. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boses — Ramblers, all colors. Magna Charta, F. Karl Druschkl, Mme. G. Lul- zet, Alf. Colomb. strong 2-yr. dormant. Erlde, Perle, Cochet, G. Gate, etc., 5-ln. pots, $10 per 100. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Boses — Roses', white, pink and yellow Ramblers, ty^-'m-, $2; 4-in., $8 per 100. Special on 1,000 lots. Tliese and many others strongly rooted. Write for list. No misrepresentation; no sub.stitution; no delay. Leedle Floral Co., Springtteld, Ohio. Boses — Hardy roses, 2-yr., field grown. Gen. Jacqueminot, Magna Charta, La France, C. Rambler, first size 12c; sec- ond size 7c; C. Rambler XXX. 20c. W. H. Salter, Rochester, N. Y. - Boses — Hardy roses, 40c to $1; Ram- bler, $1 to $20. Hinode Florist Co., Woodside and Whitestone, L. L, N. Y. Shade Trees — A general line; here are some of our bargains. Shade and orna- mental trees: Caliper — % to 1-in. 1-in. lV4-in. 2-in. 3-in. cts. cts. cts. cts: cts. Carolina car., poplar 8 10 16 30 40 Soft maple, first-class.. 7 9 12 20 35 Elm, Ameri'n, first-class .10 14 20 30 Box Elder. . .12 14 IS Catalpa Spe- ciosa 12 14 20 Five through trunk R. R. lines from Springfield, 111. Free boxing for cash before shipment and at cost if pay- ment by May 15. Certificate from ento- mologist On each shipment; ship quick. Spaulding N. & O. Co. (near Springfield), Spaulding, 111. Shrubs — Hardy shrubs Ramblers, etc. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Shrubs — Shrubs, hardy plants, climb- ers, etc. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester. Shrubs — Hardy shrubs in leading va- rieties: Altheas, 10c; barberry, lOc; deutzia, 10c; Japan quince, 8c; spiraea and weigelia, 10c. W. H. Salter, Roches- ter, N. Y. Shrubs — Ampelopsis Veitchi and a large assortment of shrubs. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Shrubs, Etc. — First-class, a general line; here are some of our bargains: 2 feet. 3 to 4 ft. Spiraea Garland 500,5c 600, 9c Spirasa Billardii 500,5c 700, 9c Spiraea Van Houttei. . .600, 5c 1,000,12c Lilac, purple 400,5c 400, 8c I Barberry, purple 600,3c 700, 5c Fringe, purple 450,5c 400, 8c Hydrangea, P. G 800, 10c Althea, asst'd 1,000, 7c Yucca 400, 4c Shrubs, 15 sorts, 2 ft., 6%c; shrubs, leading sorts, 3 to 4 ft., 8c. Five through trunk R. R. lines from Springfield, 111. Free boxing for cash before shipment, and at cost if payment by May 15. Certificate from entomolo- gist on each shipment; ship quick. Spaulding N. & O. Co. (near Spring- field), Spaulding, 111. _ — f — — Trees — Fruit trees, ornamental trees, evergreens, shade trees. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. T. Seeds, Bulbs, Spawn, Etc. Asparagus — A plumosus nanus seed, $2 per 1,000. Cottage Nrs., San Diego, Cah Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus. North- ern greenhouse grown seed, 100 seeds, 60c; 250 seeds, $1.15; 1.000 seeds, $4. Southern greenhouse grown, 1,000 seeds, $3; 5,000 seeds. $12.50. A. plumosus ro- bustus, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $9. Decumbens, 100 seeds, 50c; 1,000 seeds, $4. Comorensis, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $7.50. Cash discount 2 per cent. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Aster — Seed of the Carlson, 1 pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 50c; H oz., 30c; 1 oz., $1. Branching or Semple, 1 pkt., 10c; ^4 oz., 20c; 1 oz., 60c; 1 lb., $6.50. Vaughan's upright white branching, trade pkt., 10c; '4 oz., 20c; oz., 65c. Vaughan's upright pink branching, trade pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; oz., 65c. New everbloomlng Aster Ideal, trade pkt., 15c; ^ oz., 30c; 1 oz., $1. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and N. Y. Aster — Aster seed, best German grown. Queen of the Market, 14 oz. 15c; oz. 60c; Victoria ^4 oz. 50c; oz. $1.75; Giant Vic- toria 14 oz. 60c; oz. $2; Pteony fi. Perfec- tion 14 oz. 45c; oz. $1.50; Semples branch- ing home growth Vi oz. 20c; oz. 60. Sep- arate colors or mixed. W. C. Beckert, Allegheny. Pa. Begonia — Begonia, single flowered, separate colors, 40c per doz., $3 per 100; mixture, 35c per doz., $2.50 per 100; dbl. flowered, separate colors, 65c per doz., $5 per 100; mixture, 50c per doz., $4 per 100. LaFayette, 25c each, $2.65 per doz., $18 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Begonia — Tuberous rooted begonia, small blooming bulbs, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. V. H. Hallock & Son, Queens, N. Y. Bulbs — Ward's high grade bulbs and plants. Ralph M. Ward &. Co., 17 Battery Place, New York. Bulbs — Holland bulbs and plants, wholesale growers hyacinths, tulips, narcissus, crocus, spiraeas, gladiolus, paeonlas, etc. Special prices French bulbs, Roman hyacinths. Paper White, etc. Van Zanten Bros., Hillegom, Hol- land; G. Hylkema, care Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St., New York. Bulbs — Spring or fall delivery, for florists' use. We import to order, bulbs and plants. August Rolker's Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs — Bermuda Harrisii bulbs. July and August delivery. Chas. A. V. Frith, Hamilton, Bermuda. Bulbs — Vaughan's forcing bulbs, high- grade Lilium Harrisii, Fr. Roman, Paper White grandiflora, callas, Japan Longiflorum, Loudon Market valley, and picked bulbs of all Dutch hyacinths, tulips, narcissus and spiraea are un- excelled. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs — New Gladiolus Princeps, flow- ers range from 5 to 6-in. in diameter, can be grown to 8-in. First size bulbs, $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100; second size, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; third size, $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100. All blooming bulbs. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs — All kinds of bulbous stock. Hinode Florist Co., Woodside and Whitestone, L. I., N. Y. Bulbs — Bulb stock, all kinds. Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Cabbag'e — Seed Early All Head, 20c per oz. ; 60c per % lb. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Caladium — Caladium, 5-7-in. circum- ference, 40c per doz., $2.50 per 100; 7-9- in. clrc, 60c per doz., $4 per 100; 9-12-ln. circ, 95c per doz., $7 per 100; 12-in. and up, $1.75 per doz., $14 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and N. Y. Celery — Seed White Plume and Snow White, 10c per pkt.; IBc per Vi oz.; 26c per oz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Egg Plant — Seed of New York Im- proved, 1 pkt., 5c; % oz., 15c; 1 oz., 25c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and N. Y. eiadiolus — Gladiolus in variety. W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Col. Gladioli — Gladioli Lemoine's hybrids (Butterfly gladioli). No. 1, $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000; No. 2, 75c per 100, $6 per 1,000. Small blooming bulbs. $1 per 1,000. Groft's hybrids. No. 2, $6 per 1,000; No. 3, $3 per 1,000. Small bulbs, $1 per 1,000. B. Y. Teas, Centerville, Ind. Gladiolus — Gladiolus bulbs, $5 per 1,000, fine blooming size. Cushman Glad- iolus Co., Sylvania, O. Grass ^eed — Chicago park s lawn grass seed. Write for prices. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. rem Balls — Japanese fern balls, 5-ln. and 7 to 9 in. sizes. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Iiettuce — Seed, Black Seeded Simpson, Vaughan's select stock, oz., 10c; ^4 lb., 25c.; 1 lb., 80c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 1905- Th E American Florist. 593 Iiilium Auratum — Sound, medium size hiilbs, J4 per 100, 5c each smaller quan- tity. Medium to large bulbs, $5 per 100, 6c each for smaller quantity. V. H. Hal- lock & Son, Queens. N. Y. lollies — Easter lilies, potted. Hinode Florist Co., Woodside and Whitestone, L. I., N. Y. lilies — Lilium multiflorum and Lilium giganteum, our own selected stock; also Lilium Harrisii and Lilium Doeii for early forcing. Wm. P. Craig, Philadel- phla. lily of the Valley — Forcing pips. Julius Hansen. Pinneberg, Germany. LUy of the Valley — Pips, $12 per 1,000. $1.50 per 100. Good grade pips, $7.50 per 1,000, $21 per 3,000. H. N. Bruns, 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. liUy of the Valley — Early and late forcing pips. Multibell. Berolina, early forcing Berlin, Polaris, Hansa, late forc- ing Hamburg. Aug. Bhotert, 26 Barclay St.^ N. Y. lUy of Valley — Lily of Valley pips. H. N. Bruns, 1411 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. I^obelia — Lobelia compacta, dwf. and Speciosa, trans., root, cut., $1 per 100. Bv mail add 10c per 100 root. cut. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Mnshroom Spawn — Frequent Importa- tion from England, always fresh and lively. J. J. Styer, Coneordvllle, Pa. mcotiana Sanderse — Seeds in original pkts, 25c per pkt. J. M. Thorburn^Cortlandt St., N. Y. Onlons-^Genuine Bermuda onion seed, grown and exported by Wlldpret Bros., Port Orotava, Tenerlffe, Canary Islands. Sweet Pea — Seed of Dorothy Eckford, 10c per oz.; 25c >4 lb.; 75c 1 lb. Lady Grisel Hamilton, 1 oz.. 5c: ^4 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 40c. King Edward VII.. 1 oz., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c. Lively, 1 oz., 5c; Vi lb., 10c; 1 lb., 30c. Mrs. G. Hlggin- son. 1 oz., 35c: Vt, lb., 95c: 1 lb., $3.50. Flora Norton, 1 oz., 30c: 14 lb.. 80c: 1 lb., $3. 10 per cent cash discount orders over $2.00 all flower seed, cash Inclosed. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Sweet Pea, — Sweet pea seed of Blanche Ferry, large or small shipments. Frank McGowan, Utica, N. Y. Tomato — Seed of Karliana, 10c per pkt.; 25o per % oz.; 40c per oz. Early Michigan, 10c per pkt.; 15c per % oz.; 25c per oz. Cream City, 10c per pkt.; 15c per % oz.; 25c per oz. Dwarf Cham- pion, 10c per pkt.; 15c per % oz.; 20c per oz. New Stone, 10c per pkt.; 15c per % oz. : 25c per oz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Tuberose — Dwarf Pearl, strong bulbs, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. Medium size, eoc per 100: $4.50 per 1.000. Arm- strongs everblooming. $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Pansy — Pansy seed, $1 per pkt., $5 per oz. Cash. . „ E. B. Jennings, Southport, Conn. Badish-^Se^ of Scarlet Globe, Vaughan's select stock, 1 oz,. 10c; % lb., 30c; 1 lb., 70c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Salvia — Salvia splendens grandiflora, %-oz., 25o: ox., $1.50. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12-13 Faneuil Hall Square. Boston. Seeds -^ Rawson's Arlington tested seeds for the florist. Catalogues mailed free W. "W. Rawson & Co.. 12-13 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston. Seed — High grade grass, clover and tree seed. Conrad Appel, Est. 1789, Darmstadt, Germany. ^Seeds — Burpee's catalogue for 1905 is now ready. , , . W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Phlladelphjji. Seeds^^^ Wholesale seed growers. Flower and garden seeds. A. J. Brown Co.. Grand Rapids^ Mich. Seeds — Growers of field corn, sweet and popcorn, cucumber, melon and squash seed. A. A. Berry Seed Co., riarinda. Ta. Seeds — Importer and exporter seeds, bulbs and pl.nnts. Wm. P. Craig, 1305 Filbert St.. Philadelphia. Seed — New varieties of sweet corn. Wm. R. Flliott. Newport. R. T^ Seeds — Ga rden, flelrt and flower seeds. Crosman Bros.. WTnolesale 'Office. 503 Monroe Ave.. Rochester. N. Y. Retail Store. 275 Main St. East. N. Y^ Seeds — XJlwTa cres of garden seeds in cultivation; wholesale seed growers Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Cal. Seeds — Flower seeds and bulbs: onion sets: garden seeds. Leonard Seed Co.. rhloaoro. Seeds — florists' flower seedi. New crop no-w ready. Weeber ^- Tton. Seed Merchants and Growers. 114 Cham- bers St.. New York^ Seeds — Seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Boddtngtnn. 342 'W. Fourteenth St.. New York. Sn^rar Beet — Mangel wnrzel and suear beet seeds a specialty. Catalogues free. English correspondence. Carl Beck & Co.. Qnedllnhure-. Gor- manv. Telegram address, Samenexport, Quedllnburg. John L Raynor, 49 W. 28th St.. N. Y. John Seligman, 56 W. 26th St., N. Y. Imperial Florist Co., 14 Washington Ave. N.. Minneapolis. Wholesale Cut Flowers. COMMISSION DEALERS. E. F. Wlnterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. E. C. Amling, 32-36 Randolph St., Chi- cago. E. H. Hunt. 76 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Miami Ave.. Detroit. Mich. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St.. Milwaukee, Wis. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co^, 62-54 High St.. Cleveland, Ohio. Kennicott Bros. Co., 40-44 Randolph St., Chicago. C. A. Kuehn. 1122 Pine St.. St. Louis^ William Ghormley. 57 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55-57 W. 26th St., New York. J. K. Allen, 106 W7 28th St., New York^ Young & Nugent, 42 W^. 28th St.. N. y! Jo.s. S. Fenrich, 48 W. 30th St., N. Y. A. L. Randall Co., 19 Randolph St., Chi- cago. James Hart, 117 W. 30th St.. N. Y. John Young. 51 W. 28th St.. New York. Chas. W. McKellar, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Dia- mond St.^PIttsburg. Rice Bros., 128 N. 6th St., Minneapolis; Minn. J. B. Deamud, 61 Wabash Ave.. Chlcagol Ford Bros., Ill W. 30th St.. New York. Julius Lang, 63 W^ 30th St., New York^ A. L. Young & Co.T~54~W. 28th St.TT^rY. H. G. Berning, 14q2^ine StTT St. Louis" Charles Mijlang, 50 W^29th~St, N. Y. Traendly & Scbenck, 44 W. 28th St., New Yorlt Walter F. Sheridan, 39 W. 28th St., New York. Chas. Chadwick, Cor. Fulton and La- grave Sts.. Grand Rapids. Mich. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St.. Cincinnati. O. New York Cut Flower Exchange. John Donaldson. Sec'v. Coognn Bldg.. 6th Ave., and W. 2fith St.. New York. Edward C. Horan. 55 W^. 2Sth St.. N. yT Alfred H. Langiahr. BS W. 2Sth St.. N. Y. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., 1616-18 Sansom St., Philadelphia. Pa. j7"B. MuFdoch"^ &^Co., 645 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg. Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.. Ltd., B04 Lib- erty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Vaughan & Sperry, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. GROWERS. J. A. Budlong, 37-39 Randolph St., Chi- cago. The Benthey-Coatsworth Co., 35 Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Binner Bros., 58 Wabash Ave., Chicago^ Geo. Heinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Ciiicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35-37 Randolph St., Chicago. D. Wood Brant, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. William Murphy, 128 E. 3d St., Cincin- nati, O. Bassett &. Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. aouth Park Floral Company, Heiier Bros., New Castle, Ind. Peter Weiland, New Castle, Ind. Weiland &. Rlsch, 59 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Peter Keinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. John Wolf, Savannah, Ga. Alex. J. Guttman. 52 W. 29th St.. N. Y. il Cut Flowers. Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.. Kansas City. Mark Aitken, 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Sievers & Boland, 33 Post St., San Fran- cisco. Cal. A. Gude & Bro., 1214 F St., Washing- ton, D. C. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachu- setts Ave., Indianapolis. Ind. Mills, the Florist, 36 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, Florida. Fred C. Weber, 4320-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. The Park Floral Co., J. A. Valentine, president, Denver. Col. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves.. Detroit, Mich. P. J. Hauswirth, Auditorium Annex, Chicago. Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnam St., Omaha. Neb. Joseph R. Freeman, 612 13th St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Chas. Elckholt. Galveston. Tex. Atlanta Floral Company, 41 Peachtree St.. Atlanta. Ga. Supplies, Sundries, Etc. Artificial leaves — All styles in hun- dreds of different designs. Rossig Bros., 497 W. Broadway, New York. Bamboo — Japan bamboo stakes in large quantities, 5 to 6 feet. Write for prices. Suzuki & lida, 31 Barclay St.. New York. Bulb Pans, Etc. — Bulb pans. Detroit Flower Pot Mfg. Co., 490 How- ard St., Detroit, Mich. Bnlb Fans, Etc — Seed pans, hanging baskets, lawn vases. Hilfinger Bros., Fort Edwards. N. Y. Bnlb pans, Etc. — ^Bulb and fern pans. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St.. Norristown. Pa. Cape Plowers — Cape flowers, all col- ors. A. Hermann, 404-12 B. 34th St.. N. Y. Coal — Harman. the florists' coal man, will quote prices on your present needs and your season's supply. Attractive prices on the following: Alum Creek, Brazil Block. Pocahontas Smokeless, W. Virginia Splint. Indiana Hocking Lump and other grades. Producer. Jobber and prompt shipper of bituminous coal. Wm. S. Harman, 303 Dearborn St., Chi- cago. State Life Bidg., Indianapolis, Ind. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 594 The American Florist. April 75, Coal — Florists' specials: "Kinkaid," Hocking-, Kanawha Splint, Lower Vein Brazil Block, genuine Smokeless Poca- hontas, Sullivan County Indiana Lump. Globe Coal Co., 1560-70 Old Colony build- ing, Chicago. Out Plower Boxes — The best cut flower box Is full telescope; that is ours, at manufacturers' prices. C. C. PoUworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wla. Easter Supplies — Easter eggs in vari- ous novel effects. Unique design, eggs mounted on twigs, 8-in. 75c; 10-in. %\\ 12-in. $1.25: 18-in. $2.50 each. Also min- iature ducklings $2.50 per doz. ; and chicks, $2.50 per doz. Crepe papers, waterproof, two-toned and pleated. Reed & Keller. 122 W. 25th St., New York. Engraving' — Best engravings and il- lustrations of every description for cata- logues. Send for estimates. Globe Eng. & Elec. Co., 427 Dearborn St., Chicago. Pertilizer — Vaughan's Ram's Head brand sheep manure, pure, dry, unadul- terated Price, f. o. b. Chicago, per 100 lbs., $1: per 1,000 lbs., $7.50; per 2,000 lbs.. $14. "Write for prices on car lots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and N. T. Pumlg-ating Supplies — Nico-fume, to^ bacco paper Insecticide. For sale by seedsmen, 24 sheets, 75c; 144 sheets, $3.50; 288 sheets, $6.50. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louls- vllle, Ky. Fnmig'atlng' Supplies — Vaporizing pans for tobacco extracts, Improved. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Fumigating' Supplies — -Your plants made to look strong and healthy by using "Niooticide." Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., The Maxwell Mfg. Co., Suc- cessors. Louisville, Ky. Pumigating Supplies — 'The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. A free trial bag will cost you only express charges: the most effective, cleanest and quickest, as well as cheapest (10c per 100-ft. housed article to fumigate with. All aphis killed In one night. Our booklet tells of it — mailed on request. H. A. StoothotT Co.. Tobacco Powder Hobbyists. 116-118 West St., N. Y. Fumigating Supplies — Tobacco dust for fumigating. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with ua and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine St.. New York. Pumigating' Supplies — Extract of to- bacco, rose leaf insecticide. Best and cheapest all around insecticide on the market. For free pamphlet write to The Kentucky Tobacco Product Co.. Louisville. Ky. "Greens — Hardy cut ferns, fancy and dagger, $1.25 per 1.000: Prince.ss cine roping for Easter; laurel roping. Thos. Coinna. Hinsdale. Mass. Greens — Southern wild smilax. J. B. Beamud, 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Greens— ^Evergreens, galax, leucothoe, mosses, etc. The Kervan Co.. 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Greens — Evergreens, fancy and dag- ger ferns, bronze and green ?alax. George Cotsonas & Co., 45 W. 29th St.. New York. Greens — -Southern wild smilax. new crop. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co.. Evergreen, Ala. Greens — Specialties: galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe spravs. holly. Prin- cess pine: all kinds of ei-erereens. Galax leaves. 75c per 1.000. N. LeCakes & Co., KS "W. 2Rth St.. N. Y^ Greens — Asnarngus phimosus, BOc per string. 'W. H. Watson. Lapeer. Mich. Greens — Hardv decorative supplies: high grade southern wild smilax. F,. A. Beaven. Evergreen. Ala. Greens — Dagger and fancv ferns: bronze and green calax. laurel festoon- ing, green and sphagnum moss. Ivv Ipaven. Spreneerl. asparnenis. leucothoe sprays. Henrv M. Robinson Co.. S-11 Province St.. 'Bofltnn Greens — Hardv ferns and galax leaves, r-loveland Cut Flowei^ Co.. Cleveland. O. Hose— New. %-ln.. 7i/Jc per foot: %- In . not guaranteed. 4%c ner foot. Metro- politan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave. Rrooklvn. N. Y. Hose — Hose In quantity. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts.. Chicago. I^a-wu Mower — The Clipper lawn mower. No. 1. 12-ln., $5; No. 2, 15-)n., $6; No. 3, 18-ln., $7; No. 4, 21-ln., $8. Draft, money order or reg, letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co.. Dixon, 111. aietal Designs — Send for prices. A. Hermann. 404-12 E. 34th St. N. Y. Peat — Leaf mould, fibrous and rotted peat; lots of 1 to 5 sacks, $1; 5 sacks, 90c: 10 sacks, 80c; 15 sacks, 75c; 20 sacks, 70c; 25 sacks, 65c. New Jersey Moss «fc Peat Co., Barnegat. N. J. Pots — Standard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are best on market. A. F. Kohr. 1521-23 N. Leavitt SL, Chicago^ fots — Ked standards, tuil size, and wide bottoms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. Pots — Ked standard; azalea pots. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St., Norristown, Pa. Pots — Before buying, write for prices. Geo. Keller & Bon, 361-63 Herndon St., near Wrightwood Ave., Chicago. Pot Hang'ers — Kramer's pot hangers. Fit all standard size pots Irom 2 to 10 inches in diameter. Price with wire chain, $1 per doz. by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. 1. N. Kramer &, Sons, Cedar Rapids, la. Pots — Standard Uower pots, carefully packed in crates. Hiitinger Bros." Pottery, Fort Ed- wards, iM. Y. pots — Ked pots. Sample pot and price list on application. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Pots— Ked clay pots. Thin, light, por- ous. Sample orders receive prompt at- tention. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Pots — Standard flower pots. We can save you money. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Wash- ington, D. C. Pots — Standard flower pots. The Whilldin Pottery Co., Philadel- phia, Pa.; Jersey City, N. J.; Long island City, N. Y. Pots — Pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge, Mass.; Long Island City, N. Y. Pots — 100,000 flower pots at about half price, from 2 in. to 6 in. at greenhouses. Will exchange for cut flowers or bloom- ing plants. Auction April 12, 10 a, m. sharp. Albert Fuchs, 2059 N. Halsted St., Chicago. Printing — Regan Printing House; large runs of catalogues our specialty. Write for figures. Regan Printing House, 83-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago^ Ribbon — Kibbon^pecialists. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St., Phila- delphia^^ Sand — Silver sand, per bbl., 1 to 5^ $1.75; 5 bbls, $1.50; 10 bbls, $1.25; 20 bbls, $1.12; 25 bbls, $1. New Jersey Moss & Peat Co., Barnegat, N. J. Seed B^rs— For the trade. Full line in Manila, white, amber or colored laid papers. The Brown Bag Filling Ma- chine Co., Fitchburg, Mass. Seed Cases — Heller's mice proof seed cases. Heller & Co., Montclair, N. J. ^Lipping Boxes — Folding cut flower boxes. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis^ Shipping Bozesi Etc. — Cut flower boxes, waterproof, corner lock style. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Cash. Livingston Seed Co., Columbus. Ohio. Smilai— ^Wild smilax, 25, 35 and 50-lb. cases, Chicago market quotations. E. F. Winterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago.^ Sphagnum Moss — Natural growth, bales, 5 bbls, $2.25; 10 bbls, $4.25; se- lected stock moss, bales, 5 bbls, $2.60; bales, 10 bbls, $5; also nursery stock moss. Green clump moss, per sack, 1 to 5, $1.50; 5 sacks, $1.25; 10 sacks, $1.12; 20 sacks, $1. Special offer on natural growth selected. New Jersey Moss & Peat Co., Barnegat, N. J. Stakes — We can save you money on galvanized wire rose stakes and tying Igoe Bros., 226 N. 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Supplies — Sphagnum moss', 60c per bbl., first quality; second quality, 30c per bbl. Thos. Collins, Hinsdale, Mass. Supplies — Manufacturers and Import- ers. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St., Phil- adelphia. Pa. supplies — Importers, Jobbers, manu- facturers of florists' supplies; western l63.d6rs C. c' Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Supplies — Importers and manufactur- ers of florists' supplies. Write for our new catalogue F; our prices may inter- est you. L. Baumann & Co., 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Supplies — Easter novelties, crepe pa- pers, baskets, pot covers and other lines; latest patterns and styles. H. Bayers- dorfer & Co., 56 N. 4th St., Philadelphia. Supplies — Makers of wire designs and florists' supplies. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Supplies — Prepared fan palm leaves, $12.50 per 1,000; palm fiber, birch bark, corn bark, moss, artificial flowers, vines and leaves. All kinds of palms. Clare & Scharrath. 170 Madison St., Chicago. Supports, Carnation — Model extension carnation supports. Igoe Bros.. 226 N. 9th St., Brooklyn. Tobacco Stems — Fresh tobacco stems, $1.50 per bale of 300 lbs. W. C. Beckert. Allegheny, Pa. Toothpicks, Wired — $1.50 per 10,000, $6.25 per 50,000. W. J. Cowee, Mfg., Ber- lin, N. Y. 'Vases — Iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. Manufactured by McDonald Bros., Columbus. O. Weeder — Brown's Easy Weeder, 35c each; % doz., $1; dozen, $3. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Wire Work — None made as good at our prices. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Wire Work — ^E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Wire Work — Best work, lowest prices. Located in Flower Growers' Market. Howe & Taylor Mfg. Co., 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wire Work — Largest wire work mak- ers in the west. E. F. Winterson Co., 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Construction Materials, Boilers, Etc. Boilers — The Pierson boiler for water or steam; a coal saver. Adapted to use any kind of fuel. The Pierson-Sefton Co., West Side Ave., Jersey City, N. J^ Boilers— Boilers and boiler tubes. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Boilers — Get our prices. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers — Hitchings New Mogul boilers for hot water or steam. Hot water radi- ation from 4,200 square feet and up. Steam radiation from 2,500 square feet and up. Horticultural architects and builders. Hitchings & Co., 233 Mercer St., New York._ Boilers— Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Steam and hot water. Giblin & Co., Utica, N. Y. Boilers — Improved greenhouse boiler, made of best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Kroeschell Bros. Co., 45 Erie St., Chi- cago. Boilers -^'Entirely satisfactory." That's what prominent fiorists say of the celebrated Furman boilers. Particularly well adapted for greenhouse heating. Write for illustrated catalogue and spe- cial florists' prices. The Herendeen Mfg. Co., Dept Am., Geneva. N. Y. ^Boilers— Send for prices and cata- logues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igo5. The American Florist. 595 Boilers — Water tube steam boiler. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, New York. BoUeis — About ■Burntiam" boilers. Write today to our New York ofBce tor •our greenhouse heating and ventilating <;atalogue. Lord & Burnhara Co., St. James Bldg., 1133 Broadway. Gen- eral office and works, Irvington-on-Hud- son, N. Y. Boilers — New and second hand; 2 sec- ond liand steam, $35 each. Metropolitan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Boilers — Crop insurance. L,ife insur- ance is valuable because it guarantees outcome. "Gurney" heaters. "Bright Idea," "Doric" and "400 Series" do the same for your hothouse; they guarantee the crop. Save 20 per cent on coal bill; produce an even heat; simple to operate; wear longer than others. Don't buy or exchange until you Investigate, exchange until you investigate. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., 74 Franklin St., Bos- ton. Mass.; Ill Fifth Ave., N. Y. Building Material — Cypress sash bars, Tennessee red cedar posts, pecky cypress ienches, hot-bed sash and frames, venti- lating apparatus, pipe, fittings and all ■supplies needed in new or reconstruction work. Illustrated catalogue sent post- paid. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chicago. Builoisg Material — l^umber tor green- house benches. Ship lap, drop sldins'i sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, ■etc. We are in special position to fur- nish "fecky Cypress"; everything in ^ine and hemlock building lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Cor. Weed St. and Hawthorne, Chicago. Building' Material — Gulf cypress green- house material. Hot bed sash. We fur- nish everything for building. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 p^ushlng Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Buiiaing Material — Cypress Is far more durable than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men fur- nished to superintend erection when de- sired. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Nepon- set, Boston, Mass. Buiiuuig Material — Kvery type of greenhouse manufactured, also all greenhouse fittings. The Pierson-Sefton Co., West Side Ave.. Jersey City, N. J. bmialng' Material — Greenhouse mate- rial and hotbed sash of Louisiana •cypress and Washington red cedar. Our facilities increased; our grades invari- ably the best; our prices right. Write for catalogue and estimate when figuring •on your new houses. A. Dietsch Co., 615-21 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Bulldingr Material — Greenhouse mate- rial of any description. John C. Moninger Co., 412-22 Haw- thorne Ave., Chicago. Building' Material — Our designs em- body best features greenhouse construc- tion; best grade gulf cypress used. Red cedar posts, iron fittings, hotbed sash. Lockland Lumber Co.. Lockland, O. Building' Material — Material from World's Fair, hothouse sash, pipe, 100,- 000.000 feet of lumber, sash and doors. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago, or World's Fair Grounds. St. Louis. Building' Material — Lumber, pipe, plumbing supplies, sash, doors, etc.; any- thing in building line. Garden City Wrecking & Lumber Co., 47th and Loomis Sts., Chicago. Building Material — Write for prices on Gulf cypress building material. Metro- politan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. QlasB — Importers and jobbers; green- house glass a specialty. Window glass The James H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave.. 34-40 So. Water St.. Chicago. O-lasB — Window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. H. M. Hooker Co., 69 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Glass — French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St., New York; 101 Portland St., Boston. Glass — Roofing glass, etc. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Glass — Glass at wholesale. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Glass — Good brands, quick shipments, large stock; warehouse on railroad switch. Be sure and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d St. and Union Place, Chicago. Glass — Tank window glass. Hothouse glass a specialty. D. C. Cunningham Glass Co., Pitts- burg. Pa. Glass — New American, 50 sq. ft. to box; all standard dimensions. Metropol- itan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Glass — Thousands of feet of glass suit- able for greenhouses and hot beds. Gar- den City Wrecking & Lumber Co., 47th and Loomis Sts., Ch icago^ Glass — Plate and window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. Sprague-Smlth Co., 205 Randolph St., Chicago. Glazing Points — See the point? Holds glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 points, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Greenhouse Construction — Eureka greenhouses the best and lowest in price. All houses erected at factory and shipped to purchasers with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so any person can put up. Dillon Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Blooms- burg. Pa. Gutters — New duplex gutter, only drip proof gutter on the market. E. Hippard, Youngstown. O. Gutters — Garland's gutters will keep snow and Ice oft your glass. A sample of our gutter is on exhibition at Chi- cago Flower Growers' Market. Send for catalogue. Pen. M. Garland. Des Plalnes. 111. Gutters — Jennings improved Iron gut- ter. Diller, Caskey & Co.. Sixth and Berk St.s.. Philadelphia. Iron Fittings — Patent iron bench fit- tings and roof supports;. Diller. Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Iron Fittings, Etc. — Send for prices. Lockland Lumber Co.. Lockland. O. Oil, 'White Iiead, Faint, Putty, Etc. — • Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Faint, Futty, Etc. — The Jas. H. Rice Co.. 80-82 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Faint, Putty, Etc — H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Pipe, Pipe Cutters, Etc. — Pipe, stocks and dies, pipe cutters. Stillson wrenches, pipe vises, hotbed sash, etc. Metropolitan Material Co.. 140S Metro- politan Ave., Brooklyn, N. "Y. pipes. Iron Fittings, Etc. — Galvanized iron sash hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks, U bolts, galvanized turn buckles and wire. Fittings for purline and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chi- cago. Pipes and Iron Fittings — S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, New York. Pumps — Rider-Ericsson, second hand, $40 up. Metropolitan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Pumping Engines — Two streams of water for 1 hour cost 2 cents if you use a Standard pumping engine. The Stand- ard Pump & Engine Co.. Cleveland, Ohio. Steam Traps — Steam traps save coal. Return steam trap, used by up-to-date greenhouse men, returns condensed water from the heating coils In green- house. Have been In use over 30 years. Insures an even temperature. Albany Steam Trap Co.. Albany, N. Y. Steam Traps — The Standard return steam trap has no equal for Its simplic- ity of working. E. Hippard. Youngstown, Ohio. Steam Traps — Morehead traps Insure free circulation In colls. Save fuel. American Blower Co., Detroit, Mich. 'Ventilating' Apparatus — Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons. 1365-1373 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. 'Ventilators — We furnish high grade ventilating apparatus, raising the sashes in greenliouses and other build- ings. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broad- way, N. Y. General office and works, Irvlngton-on-Hudson, N. Y. Ventilators — The New Departure ven- tilating appliance, cheapest and best. If you doubt, try It and be convinced. J. D. Carmody. Evansville, Ind. Ventilating Apparatus — Send for cir- culars. Diller. Caskey & Co., Cor. 6th and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Ventilators — Evans' improved Chal- lenge ventilating apparatus. Quaker City Machine Works, Rich- mond. Ind. Ventilators — The Standard ventilating machinery; original machine with self- olllng cups; most powerful, least com- plicated, very compact. R. Hlpparrl. Youngstown, 0< Ventiiaiura — h'otey veiitilaLiiig appar- atus. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chlraen. Ventilators — Hand ventilators, etc. The King Construction Co., N. Tona- wanda, N. Y. BOOKS rOR nORISTS. The time Is coming along when tbeM are needed and opportunity at band for reading them. Every one ot the toUowlnx •bould be in your library. Send prices quoted and we tend the books. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. (Powell). — A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A vol- ume of 140 pages, with twenty-two I illustrations. 50 cents. AsPABAOtrs (Hexamer). — A practical treatise on the planting, cultivation, harvesting and preserving of aspara- gus, with notes on its history and bot- any This book is mainly devoted to the culinary kinds of asparagus, but there is also some reference to the ornamental species. 50 cents. The Goldfish (Mulertt). — A num- j ber of florists find goldfish an attraet- I ive and paying addition to their busi- ness. The best advice is given in every department of the subject, including construction and care f the parlor ] aquarium, in this volume of 160 pages, I handsomely illustrated. $2.00. Greenhouse Consthtjction (Taft). — It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that too in a plain, j easily understood, practical way. It has 118 illustrations. $1.50. Handy Manual (J. W. Johnson). — A new work, fully illustrated with plans, etc., on greenhouse heating and ventilating, by a practical steam and hot water heating engineer of long experience. Replete with valuable information. 125 pages. $1.00. Landscape Gardening (Waugh). — This is a very useful little book on the art of landscape gardening. It will be found exceptionally valuable to ama- teurs, as it covers in detail the numer- ous problems that come to the owners of small gardens. It is freely illus- ' trated and the pictures have been chosen with a view • informing the reader rather than decorating the book- 50 cents. American Florist Co., I 324 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 596 The American Florist. April 15, Greenhouse Heating, Ed. American Florist;— I am about to build one house, 24x150 feet, to be used for Bride and Brides- maid roses. The side walls will be four feet and three inches high, two feet of glass, the balance wood, even span roof. I wish to use horizontal steam tubular boiler. How many feed and return pipes and what size boiler will I need? H. H. A house such as described can be heated with a 20 horse-power boiler, but if other houses are to be added In the near future it will be better to put in one of at least 40 horse-power at first. The number and arrangement of the heating pipes will depend a good deal upon whether beds or benches are used. In the former case the pipes should be on the walls and two 2-inch flows and ten 1%-inch returns will be needed. A similar arrangement can be used with benches but on some accounts it will be better to put in one 2i^-inch flow and eleven 1^/4-inch returns. With this plan a portion of the returns can be on the side walls an.d the others under the benches. L. E. T. Greenhouse Heating. Ed. American Florist:— I have two houses 20 x 100 feet fitted up as follows: One 3-inch flow pipe ris- ing from the boiler to within three feet of the ridge where I have a pop safety valve (15 pounds pressure), also an air cushion chamber. From that point a 3-ineh pipe runs horizontally with a fall of ten inches to the far east end of each house, where each supplies four coils made of three 1%-inoh pipes under the benches. From here the coils run horizontally back to the boiler with a fall of one foot to the length of the house. I enclose diagram illustrating the system of heating. I have a hard time to get the coils nearest the boiler hot. The system is filled each day. Do you think we carry too much water, or would you advise raising the coils to give more fall, or would it be advisable to put a different valve on, set at 20 or 25 pounds pressure? Subscriber. There is nothing in the description and diagram that shows the cause of the trouble. If the coils have an even slope so that they contain no air-pockets the system should circulate evenly. Beyond this a fall in the returns is not desir- able, but it will be well to have them as high as possible. Raising the coils will therefore be helpful, as will increasing the pressure. Of course it is also pos- sible that the boiler is too small. L. R. Taft. Nashville, Tenn. That there is an ever increasing and growing demand for flowers in this city is proven by the fact that all growers of cut flowers and florists are flourish- ing and annually make additions to their capacity. There are only three up-town floral stores but the sale and supply is by no means confined to what passes over these counters, for those who are adjacent to the city and on car lines find a ready sale for all their products at the greenhouses and are saved the expense of running a city store. Many of these growers come into the city market and on any fine morn- ing particularly Saturday, there is an abundant supply and fine display in the market house. Among those who come into the market in this way are the Mount Olivet cemetery growers, Haury Brothers, Arnold Schmidt, and numer- ous smaller growers who have pot flow- ers to sell. An enormous quantity of plants are sold by these parties, some of whom handle cut flowers, roses, carna- tions, violets and bulbous stock which is sold in quantities. M. D. Minneapolis, Minn. Everyone is looking forward to Easter, and contemplating whether their stock will be in prime condition for the day. The weather'conditions have been such as to worry the grower in the forcing of stock. From the out- look the supply of Harrisii and bloom- ing plants, etc., will be in quantities to meet all demands. The Minneapolis Floral Company has its main range filled with Harrisii and they are looking their best, and John Monson, proprietor, reports the greater part sold. Wm. Donaldson & Company, E. Nagel & Com- pany, the East Side Floral Company, Hilliker and H. Barsoh, all have a nice lot of blooming stock. NOTES. Henry Buekendorf's greenhouses were entered by burglars and a number of fine azaleas were taken, but so far no clew has been found to locate the intruders. G. H. Glennie has opened a store at 14 Washington avenue N., under the name of the Imperial Floral Store. Mr. Glennie was formerly ■ with August Swanson. The New York Florists have had a large display of cut carnations in their show window. Rice Brothers are receiving some large consignments of Narcissus poeti- cus. C. F. R. Columbus, O. The Columbus Florists' Club met last Tuesday with a good attendance. A discussion revealed the fact that bulb- ous stock will not be as scarce for Easter as had been anticipated. The club is trying to stir up enthu- siasm among school children and has put up nearly 20,000 penny packages of seed which were quickly taken up by the children. While it required a great deal of work on the part of the club's members it was cheerfully done and they feel that they have been more than repaid by the enthusiasm dis- played among the school children. James McKellar, formerly with the Livingston Seed Company, is now with Graff Brothers. The latter will enlarge their store and expect to do the largest Easter business in the history of the concern. John Williams, formerly with Sher- man Stephens is putting up a block of houses in the East End where he will be ready to take care of retail trade in a short time. His many friends wish him best of success. Carl, Oceanic, N. J. society meeting. A meeting of the Monmouth County Horticultural Society was held Friday, April 7, at Oceanic, N, J., with Presi- dent G. H. Hale in the chair. An article by C. W. Schneider, of Little Silver,, contained in a local paper, about "What to Plant in your Garden, ' ' was read ancJ discussed. The society decided to have a rose^ sweet pea and strawberry show on June- 16. At the meeting of that date N. Butterbach will read a paper onv "Hybrid Teas and Tea Roses for Bed- ding Purposes." George H. Hale,, exhibited some very fine amaryllis Em- press of India and two other" hybrids,, which received 90 points; also some- Euphorbia jaquiniffiflora scoring SO' points. Mr. Brunton, gardener for Mr.. Hess, showed some finely colored Pros- perities, scoring 90 points, and his- Enchantress scored 80. Judges of the- evening were, W. W. Kennedy, J. A^ Kennedy, and Wm. Turnei-. The prizes for the essays on "Rose- Culture under Glass" were presented to the winners. H. A. Kettel surprised- the winner of the first prize, Charler- Wengerter, with a beautiful silver cupp and N. Butterbach presented the win- ner of the second prize, Joseph G. P.. Kennedy, with a silver shaving cup- and brush. The prize winners ex- pressed their gratitude for the beauti- ful prizes. B. Orange, N. J. The regular monthly meeting of the- New Jersey Horticultural Society was- held on April 7 at their rooms io Orange. There was the usual floral dis- play and William Read, head gardener to the Colgates, read a paper on "Her- , baceous Perennials for the Open Bor- der," which impressed his hearers so- favorably that it was decided to publish in the yearly transactions of the soci- ety and a copy was requested of thfc author and afterwards given to the es- say committee with power. Two netr members were added and M. J. McKer- nan, secretary of the Elks was made- an honorary member in recognition of services. Notice was made of the re- tirement of John Farrell from active- service, for thirty years gardener for William Barr of Llewellyn Park. Mr. Farrell has been a gardener for fifty years and an honorary member of the- society. During this term he has re- ceived between seventy and eighty first- class certificates, besides numerous- other testimonials. Arthur H. BodweR succeeds him. j. b. D. Cincinnati. Julius Baer is now located in his. new quarters and one will have to go- a long distance to find a neater store. Park Superintendent Critchell thinks^ there is a good opening about this city for anybody that wants to grow hardy- herbaceous stock. There is a movement on foot to givo- a big flower show in this city next fall,, and J. W. Rodgcrs and Clarence Ohmcr are behind it and are receiving encour- agement from some of our foremost growers. A. O. Manhasset, L. I.— Mrs. Payne Whit- ney will have, perhaps, the most elab- orate rose gardens of any estate on- Long Island. Last year 10,000 roses were imported from Europe for this place alone. The plans were originated by Mrs. Whitney personally. Ifiijii /fkmEm§m (FliLti RmBrica is "ths Prau/ of tha UessBls thsre may be mars comfort Rmidships,- but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seaa," Vol. XXIV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, APRIL 32, 1905. No. 881 TWISKTIBTH YKAB. Copyright 1905, by AmeiloEkn Florist Company. Entered as Seoond-Class Mail Matter, Fttblishsd evbbt Satubdat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn St., Chlcaco. Butem Ofdce: 4ag Sixth Ave., New York. Subscription, Sl.OO a year. To Europe, S2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trtide. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officekb— J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, president; J. R. Freeman, Washington, D. C., vice-presi- dent; Wm. J. Stewart, II Hamilton Place, Room II, Boston. Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil €!ity. Pa., treasurer. Twenty-flrst annual meeting at Washington, D. C, August, 1905. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention and exiiibition at Boston, 1906. Peter Fisher, Ellis, M.iss.. president: Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Exhibition at Chicago about June 15. C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y.. president; Arthur H. Fbwkes, Newton Highlands, Mass., secret.iry. J. B. Ueamud, 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, exhibition manager. Garden Making Time. When the gold is on the willow and the maple buds are red, When your feet have grown so heavy that you fear they're made of lead. When the fever's in your system and you're lazy as the deuce. And your ever ready answer is a muffled "What's the use?" Then it's time to hang the kettle and pre- pare for making soap, Just beside the ash filled hopper on the orchard's sunny slope : Then the season's full of trouble in this semi-southern clime. For it brings that awful something known as "garden n:.'akia' time." Fallow ground with clods to crumble, paper bags of onion sets. Rake and hoe and soil stained garments and a soul that sorely frets At the prospect of exertion even of the mild- est kind, And your humping over makes you sort o' dizzy like and blind. Beets and radishes and lettuce, peas and seven breeds of bean. Poppies, marigolds and larkspurs for the walks and in between. These the things inseparable from the days that reek with rhyme. These the tragedies that trouble us in "gar- den makin' time." — Baltimore Am'erlcan. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Chrysantheraum Society of America. SCALES FOR JUDGING. The follovping is the scale of points for the judging of the several classes of exhibits adopted by the society at the last annual convention at Boston. The scale for pot plants remains the same as last year, the only alterations being in the classes governing specimen blooms for commercial and exhibition purposes: Scale A. — Scale of points for bush plants and standards, single specimens or any number up to six, in an exhibition where the class under consideration does not form the chief feature in the exhibition hall. Equality of size and form of plant.. 40 Excellence of bloom 35 Foliage 25 100 SCAIE B. — Scale of points for bush plants ; exhibits of more than six or for any number of specimen plants in an exhibition where the class under considera- tion forms the chief feature in the exhibi- tion hall. Excellence of bloom 40 Equality of size and form of plants.. 35 Foliage 25 100 Scale C. — Scale of points for plants grown to single stem and one bloom. Excellence of bloom 40 Compact and sturdy growth 35 Foliage 25 100 Scales D and E on specimen blooms for commercial and exhibition purposes, respect- ively Commercial. Color 20 Stem 15 Foliage 15 Fullness ... 10 Form 15 Substance ... 15 Size 10 Exhibition. Color 10 Stem 10 Foliage .... 10 Fullness .... 15 Form 15 Depth 15 Size 25 100 100 Fred H. Lemon, Sec'y. Propagating Chrysanthemums. The cuttings of the early and mid- season chrysanthemums for general com- mercial purposes should now be put into the propagating bed. By giving this part of the work attention at once, one can have thrifty stock for planting into the permanent quarters in June. The propagating bed should be partially shaded and the cuttings kept from wilt- ing by frequent sprayings. Very little artificial heat is necessary to root the cuttings from now on. The principal considerations are the use of fresh, clean sand and keeping it moist. When figuring up requirements of this class of stock, the main object to bear in mind is to select such vari- eties as will keep well, stand consider- able handling without damage and develop in good form and color. Although the varieties possessing these characteristics should form the main part of the planting, it does not mean that the entire stock should be con- fined to varieties coming strictly within these terms, especially so when the grower disposes of his product at retail. Anyone so situated should broaden out his collection and add some of the large exhibition varieties, with a few kinds of peculiar form and odd color, basing his calculations on the fact that ail tastes are not measured by the theoret- ical outlines or commercial value of a chrysanthemum as laid down by profes- sional florists. Coming strictly within the commer- cial term the following is a good selec- tion: Early: White— Lady Fitzwygram. Polly Rose. Alice Byron, White Coombes. Mrs. H. W. Buckbee. Pink — Glory of Pacific, Amo- rita, Mrs. Coombes. Yellow — Omega, Yellow Fitzwygram, Monrovia. C. J. Salter. Midseason : White — Mrs. Henry Robinson, Timothy Eaton, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Mrs. Nathan Smith. Pink — Viviand Morel, A. J. Balfour, Wm'. Duckham. Leila Filkins, Dr. Enguehard. Yellow — Major Bonnaffon, Col. D. Appleton, Sunburst. Yellow Eaton. Other colors : Brutus, S. T. Wright, Donald Mc- Leod. It is a little early yet to propagate the young plants of the late flowering varieties, but the stock plants should receive attention and be encouraged to make strong, healthy shoots for cuttinga in about a month's time, and for late work I would select the following as the most profitable: Late varieties : White — W. H. Chadwick, Yanoma. Yellow — Yellow Chadwick, H. W. Buckbee, Golden Wedding. Pink — Maud Dean, John Burton. To add a few varieties not usually grown commercially, except for high class trade, try some of the extra large exhibition varieties such as Mrs. Thir- kell, F. S. Vallis, Mrs. W. Duckham, in yellow; W. A. Etherington, F. A. Cob- bold, Lily Mountford, in pink; Ben Wells, Emily Mileham, Nellie Pockett, in white; Gen. Hutton, Harrison Dick, Mildred Ware, in light bronze; and Henry Barnes, Mrs. T. Longley, W. E. Church, in other colors. These vari- eties are wonders as regards size, but 598 The American Florist. April 22 f they need closer attention to keep the growth within bounds than that which is generally bestowed on commercial varieties. They will repay any extra care given them, however, and at places away from the centers where chrysan- themum shows are held they cannot fail to be a great attraction. The early propagated plants, being grown for exhibition cut flowers, should be pushed along as they require it. Do not let them become root-bound before potting them on, because they are bound to receive a check from this, and they need every encouragement to be in good shape for planting in the beds next month or early in June. C. W. Johnson. The Lewis and Clark Exposition. The landscaping of the exposition is in a state of progress that calls for con- gratulation. Long ago the Lakeview terrace was completed and already the gentle Oregon rains of the early spring have caused the grass to grow so long on the pretty slopes that the lawn mower has been brought into use. Flow- ers and shrubbery are being planted along the terrace and elsewhere on the grounds. The sunken gardens in Co- lumbia court are ready for the final dressing up, much of the shrubbery already having been set out. Most of the statuary about the grounds has been placed upon the pedestals and gleams gloriously in the Oregon sunshine. It will require but two or three weeks for the final shaping up of the grounds. This, naturally, must be left to the last. When the heavy wagons and the rail- road trains have finished their work of hauling the building material and the exhibits to the various points of the site, the roadways and the plazas will be smoothed off and solidified, the grass plats and flower beds shaped, and when the exposition opens on that rare day in June so eagerly awaited by the pub- lic, the grounds will present an aspect of completeness and polish such as can- not help but delight the beholder. Thousands of electric light bulbs have been strung amongst the trees and shrubbery of Centennial park, the part of the exposition site which God fin- ished many years ago. In this park there are trees that tower nearly 200 feet into the air, and at the very top of one of these perfectly erect giants of the wild woods the branches have been stripped off for a few feet and the American flag floats in the breeze, the tree-top being used as a flagstafl'. Annuals for Garden Making. Who has made a garden composed entirely of annuals? Each summer we see this class of plants filling such an increasing number of important posi- tions in gardens, parks and cemeteries, that their utility is now well impressed on the average mind. We are anxious, however, to tell of our home garden, where some forty varieties of annuals, including the rapid growing climbers, were entirely depended on, and as the scheme has been so satisfactory a con- tinuation of the practice will be fol- lowed. By consulting the accompany- ing plan it will be seen the boundary of the garden consists of an evergreen hedge a most desirable background for many annuals. Two years ago when converting this little home garden into lawn it was necessary that some form of emergency planting be adopted and The Late ^Vm. Paul. (See page 605.) yet conform to some general design in the adornment of the place. We knew a number of annuals that would flowe/ for a long period and many that were suitable for cut flowers, and so without any particular effort in selection it was a success from the start. ARRANGING THE GARDEN. In Prof. Waugh's book on landscape gardening are suggested many plans for garden making, and the style of group- ing garden plants recommended therein seemed particularly applicable in this instance. It will be seen that each variety is grouped with the taller vari- eties forming the background. EXPLANATION OF PLAN. 1 Calllopsls. 2 Mlrabills, dwarf. 3 Nicotlana sylTestri3. 4 Sunflowers. 5 Rlcinus. 6 Salpiglossls. 7 Salvia farinacea. 8 Salvia coccinea. 9 Salvia Horminum. 10 Stocks, Princess Alice. 11 Phlox Drummondll. 12 Sweet alyssum. 13 Salvia farinacea alba. 14 Cleome pungens. 15 Petunias. ;j 16 Periwinkle, Madagascar. 17 Snapdragon. 18 Centaurea Cyanus. 19 Salvia azurea grandiSora. 20 Marigolds, African. 21 Verbenas. ' 22 Phlox Drummondii. 23 Salvia patens and S. azurea. 24 Mignonette. 25 Marigolds, African and French. 26 Zinnias. 27 Asters. 28 Calendulas. 29 Helianthus cucumerifolius. 30 Salpiglossls. 31 Centaurea imperialis. 32 Sweet peas. The pergola afforded a good opportu- nity for training Japanese morning glory, cobseas, dolichos, nasturtiums, etc., as did the play house in the hedge row. A necessary precaution is plant- ing the individual plants a sufficient distance apart. The gardener and flo- rist must depend in this respect on his acquaintance with the habit and growth of the varieties he uses. It can be imagined what a good show- ing this garden would make when in full bloom; the plan is simple and the outline and material used could be varied to one's taste. The accompany- ing illustrations showing a few groups from this garden will prove interesting. SOWING ANNUALS. It is more satisfactory to have strong plants at planting out time than sowing directly in the garden and thinning out afterwards. The aim should be as far as possible to have strong plants in flats ■for the purpose. It is customary for gardeners and florists to sow annuals in March, transplant to flats and harden them off for planting time. However, it is entirely practicable to sow in April in cold frames when by encouraging their growth at the earlier stage, good and satisfactory plants can be obtained. Upon transplanting them to the garden a dull or showery day should be chosen. Some of the more tender annuals should PLANTING PLAN FOR ANNUAL GARDEN. ipos. The American Florist. 599 ^Cji^l^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^l ^^E^ J ^»f ^ ' j^^^^l ^ fc- \ 1^^ ' ' nSP"^ '^^ ^.-^:^- ^ J.- . '^^S'ZZ^^-' !- i 1 ■■■'.t t,' » 4i i ■ , m '"yi ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^H 1 ~ 1 VIEW IN THE ANNUAL GARDEN. (The pergola just planted, the other plants growing rapidly.) be sown in the greenhouse, but for the most part the plants herein mentioned can be grown as above. The subsequent care of the garden consists of hoeing around the plants occasionally, and as the beds fill up, a general cleaning up of all weeds and past flowers every two weeks will be all that is needed. During the fall months such a garden is particularly effective. ANNUALS IN OTHER SITUATIONS. As supplementing the herbaceous and shrubbery borders in gardens and parks, annuals are effectively used and many of the prominent beds in such places are composed of annuals. From a florist's standpoint such varieties as verbenas, asters, salvias, cosmos, etc., are in many instances grown in large quantities and the local florist finds it necessary to still further extend the list. As instances of the individual value of some annuals, our notes record the use to which Nicotiana sylvestris was put in Forest Hills cemetery, Boston, Mass., last summer in a large triangu- lar bed near the entrance, its bold foli- age surmounted by immense spikes of pendulous white flowers proving very effective. Cleome pungens is frequently seen in shrubbery plantations around railroad stations, resowing itself each year and looking particularly striking on dull days and in the evening. The flowers are not at their best on bright sunny days. Salvia farinacea is a good annual for any situation, its abundant spikes of lavender colored flo*ers, combined with bright clean foliage, being highly attractive. It would seem no well-regulated gar- den would be complete without the sal- piglossis, individual beds of which are always good. One might greatly extend the list of annuals, each of which would seem indispensable. Francis Canning. The Late Frank H. Beard. memorial address and resolutions. [Address delivered by J. F. Sullivan at the Fort street Congregational Church, De- troit, Mich., April 9, 1905.] It was most appropriate that you, his co-church workers and believers, should suspend for a time your ordinary func- tions and set apart an hour to pay trib- ute to the memory of one who will be missed in business circles, in the every day walks of life, and last, though not least, in the homes and hearts of kin- dred and friends, where his name will be forever a cherished memory. But it is not my purpose to speak of Mr. Beard as a private citizen, in which capacity many of you knew him longer and bet- ter, and no words of mine can possibly enhance your estimate of his character, or make more secure the memory of his private virtues. I shall tell you rather as I knew him in business life. As a florist it has been my privilege to meet and transact busi- ness with him for a period of fifteen years, during which time our relations were of the most cordial character, rip- ening into a personal friendship, the memory of which will be as enduring as life itself. It was through this associa- tion that I came to know him inti- mately and learned to appreciate those qualities of head and heart which so endeared him to his business colleagues and made him such a prominent factor in the florists' trade of this city. In early life he was by circumstances given an opportunity to exercise his , own tact in business transactions, and his success in marketing the product of the gardens and greenhouses of the Beard establishment would have been a credit to a much older man. His busi- ness acumen was thus readily perceived and his father and brothers soon learned to have entire confidence in his manage- ment of affairs financial, and entrusted it all to him. He was ever mindful of his own business obligations and prompt in liquidating them, and contrary to the general rule of men of that type, he was not as exacting of others in their obligations to him but most frequently allowed his generous heart to extend liberal and indeed extraordinary leni- ency to his own debtors, often suffering pecuniary loss by his kindly actions. Any one knowing the busy life of a florist, a vocation which carries with it most incessant vigilance and toil, would be amazed at the interest and familiar- ity he had in affairs bearing upon the real interest of the community in which he lived. His manners were easy, pre- possessing and unaffected, his gen- 600 The American Florist. April 22, ^*l__;;^*k ' ^- ■!..■ ■" ■;:■,:;■ B '"'""'fill rii'i^H ^^ ^P^ »^- t w W^ -- • ' ' ' ^ ^ ]r ■ '^v ' i S -^ ' '^ V ■i -^^r ... ■ CLEOME PUNGENS IN THE ANNUAL GARDEN. erosity, his thoughtfulness, his wide charity for the faults and feelings of others, his abounding hospitality, all made of his life a sweet song, the notes of which are still vibrating. There was a warmth and directness in what he said and did that won and held the esteem and affection of those with whom he came in contact. As a business man he was honest, industri- ous, sincere and loyal. If any trait in his business inclinations was more pro- nounced than another, it was his earnest desire and constant practice through life, to never take an undue advantage of any man. A man receiving and de- serving the respect of all classes, he so lived during the time allotted him by God, that when, in a moment, he was called to join the majority, he left be- hind him nothing but praise, and had before him the certainty of reward. Mr. Beard was a charter member of the Detroit Florists' Club, and was always a hard and enthusiastic worker in its ranks. He was punctual in at- tendance of the meetings and always took an active part in its deliberations. By his extreme modesty alone he was never an officer of the club, but accepted the chairmanship of the most important committees, and in that capacity his work was most thorough and satisfac- tory. Lest it be thought that these words of eulogy are inspired by an inordinate admiration born of personal friendship for Frank Beard, I beg to bring to you in confirmation of all I have said, the tribute of the Detroit Florists' Club itself, in the passage of resolutions expressive of its profound sorrow at the death of Mr. Beard. DETROIT FLORISTS' CLDB RESOLUTIONS Whereas, God in His providence has re- moved from our membership Franlt H. Beard, therefore be It Resolved, That In the death of Mr. Beard the club has lost one of Its most honored and beloved members, one who has always been one of its most active and enthusiastic workers. His genial and loving disposition made him ever a most welcom'e personage in our midst, and his wise counsel was sought and heeded In matters affecting the club's Interest. HIa sudden and untimely end has caused the most profound sorrow In our society. In which he was so highly esteemed, and we hereby extend to his family. In their bereavement, the most sincere syaiT)athy of the club. Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the society, and a copy of the same be engrossed, and sent to the bereaved family of the deceased. I wish to say in conclusion that Frank H. Beard was always under any and all circumstances the generous hearted christian gentleman. I could not say more of anyone. Illinois Florists' Bill Killed. The hostility of country members, who represent farming interests and are loath to see commercial florists extended such aid as the agriculturists receive from the state experiment station, has killed the florists' appropriation bill in the legislature just when it seemed assured of passage in the house. The treatment of this bill by the house appropriations committee has had few precedents in legislative annals. One day, after P. J. Foley, James Hartshorne and L. Coatsworth made convincing arguments in favor of the bill, it was voted out by the committee with the recommendation that it pass, the amount appropriated being cut down to $15,000 from the $30,000 named orig- inally. The nest day, when the Chi- cago florists had gone home, Kepresent- ative Isaac Craig of Mattoon, moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was reported out. The motion carried and Mr. Craig then asked that the bill be reported out with the recommendation that it do not pass, a move which would kill it beyond recall. Cicero J. Lindly and Edward Smejkl fought to prevent this, Mr. Lindly offering amendments which cut the amount appropriated first down to $10,000 and then down to $5,000. But it was the evident intention of a major- ity of the committee to kill the bill absolutely. Mr. Lindly 's amendments were voted down and the motion to kill the bill carried. Such great hostility was shown toward the measure in this final vote that it is considered impos- sible to resurrect it. Chairman Trautmann of the appropri- ation committee explained the commit- tee 's action as being due to the pro- tests of country members against an appropriation which would be of aid to a class of "farmers," as Mr. Foley said florists were, that operated only in cities. The influence of the farmers is stronger than any other influence which guides legislation at Springfield, and if the florists would combat it they must have the members who come from cities united in backing their demand for recognition. When it came to a fight there were very few members will- ing to take up the issue for the flo- rists. The youth of the Illinois State Florists' Association, an organization of which the legislators had never heard before they read of it in the flo- rists' bill, had much to do with the measure's failure. If this association makes its strength felt between now and the next assembly a request for legis- lation made by it will receive more consideration. Hardy Herbaceous Perennials. Hardy herbaceous perennials are in themselves a class so numerous, and embrace so many species and varieties of such beauty, that it is little wonder of late years that a greatly increased interest is shown in them. These plants were quite popular long ago, but some- how it seemed that for a period they NICOTIANA SYLVt-STRIS IN THE ANNUAL GARDEN. igo5. The American Florist. 601 were almost forgotten. There are sev- eral reasons why this temporary neglect has given place to renewed interest, but the principal one perhaps is a lack of devotion to the formal or stifiE style of the soil before they are planted much more thoroughness and care is neces- sary because of their intended perma- nency than would be required for plants that would occupy the ground for at AT H. H. BATTLES' NEWTOWN (A field of irises.) SQUARE, PA. of planting that held sway for a good many years. This does not necessarily mean that the species of plants used in this style suffered in consequence, but it does mean that the more natural style of planting and landscape gardening require the use of plants found only among the hardy perennials. Another though perhaps a less potent reason for the increased demand for hardy plants is that thousands of people who have neither the means nor the scope to indulge in any style of garden- ing but love plants and flowers, are gradually coming to the conclusion that there is much enjoyment to be obtained by planting hardy perennials, and watching and caring for them from the time they break the ground in the spring until they go to rest in winter. These plants are so varied as to afford a great variety of bloom through spring, summer and fall. Thus in spring we have the trollius, trilliums, creeping phloxes, anemones, lupines, spiraeas, peonies, and many others. Later the number is greater still, among them being campanulas, poppies, del- phiniums, irises, aquilegias, dianthuses, rudbeckias, foxgloves, heliopsis, lilies, helianthus, asters, boltonia, heleniums, funkias, veronicas, chrysanthemums, Anemone Japonica, goldenrods, etc. Just as varied as these plants are in their season of flowering are their pow- ers of adaptability to almost any situ- ation, sunny or shady. While it is true as has been already said that the masses are beginning to realize the beauties and usefulness of hardy perennials, it is to the wealthy they bring the greater attractions by reason of the fact that they are enabled to procure them in greater quantity and variety, thereby having relatively a more continuous and interesting display. Although when once planted herba- ceous perennials do not require a great deal of attention, yet in the preparation most only six months. For this reason, the soil ought to be deeply dug and lib- erally manured for most species, besides making sure that the ground is thor- oughly drained. After these preparations have been attended to and the planting done many of the taller growing species will need support in the shape of stakes, because in the case of delphiniums and many others of tall growth, the plants are not able to stand up unaided, and staking can be done without being in the least objectionable. The most elaborate form of plantation is the herbaceous border, in the planting of which great care is exercised in selecting species and varieties which for their habits of growth and season of blooming give assurance of uniform appearance (when this is desired) and permanent effect. There are many gar- dens where this form is carried out extensively. At least one more purpose for the planting in greater quantities of herba- ceous plants and one that appeals fully as strongly to those interested as any mentioned heretofore, namely, for cut flowers exclusively by florists who see in them something that can be made profit- able and more lastingly so than any other class of plants grown in the open ground. I said the last purpose mentioned might suffice, but I am tempted to state still another reason why at least the distribution and planting of hardy perennials should be encouraged, and that is the desirability of increasing the knowledge and love of plants in the young people of our day, and such knowledge cannot be increased more rapidly than by planting hardy peren- nials wherever possible and having every plant named not only by its botanical name but when possible its common name also. Planting for this purpose should espe- cially be done by municipalities in the public parks and on the borders of pub- lic playgrounds. A little money spent for this object would yield a hundred- fold, not perhaps in dollars and cents, but in what is immeasurably greater in value, a love for nature. David McIntosh. Nassau County Horticultural Society. The regular monthly meeting of this society was held at the Glen Cov.e Greenhouses, Glen Cove, N. Y., April 5. The attendance was not particularly large, owing probably to the rainy weather and the rush attending spring work. Exhibits were numerous, nearly every member contributing something. DELPHINIUM BELLADONNA AT DREER'S NURSERIES, PHILADELPHIA, PA. (A summer view in the herbaceous grounds.) 602 The American Florist. April 32, ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^H^^l HV /: P fni/M fsiW'aS^F PAN OF CROCUSES. (As grown for Easter by Geo. Asmus at the Schiller establishment, Chicago.) The relating of experiences in the pro- dnction of the various exhibits brought out many interesting and valuable cul- tural hints, which should bear fruit eventually. A charming vase of that grand red carnation, Eobert Craig, from the Cot- tage Gardens, Queens, L. I., graced the exhibition table. Special mention was made of a new seedling white carnation raised by Felix Mense, of Glen Cove Greenhouses. Mr. Mense has named it Dosoris, and judging from his stock, it evidently shows itself to be a profuse bloomer and of robust constitution. The flowers are full, well built and appar- ently non-bursting. Another new seed- ling carnation, dark pink, was exhibited by Mr. Myers, superintendent to G. E. Sheldon. The flowers were large, full, with fringed petals. A plant of Cin- eraria stellata grown by A. McKenzie, superintendent to Percy Chubb, attracted great attention. The plant measured four feet in diameter and car- ried an enormous wealth of flowers. The same gentleman also exhibited an inter- esting dish of Gradus peas which had been grown under glass. The seed was sown about December 20 and pods were ready for picking the first week in March. It may be mentioned that these peas proved very appetizing to the members present. A standard gardenia showing marks of high culture was exhibited by T. Harrison, superintend- ent to E. E. Ladew. It was decided until further notice to hold the meet- ings in the evening. John F. Johnston. Baltimore, Md. — A new conserva- tory is soon to be built in Patterson park, 25 x 150 feet in size. The build- ing will be erected by Lord & Bumham Company and will be the finest south of New York when completed. Toronto, Ont. — A deputation repre- senting the Horticultural Society, the Gardeners' and Florists' Association and the Electoral District Society have asked that the $1,500 grant to the Pro- vincial Fruit, Flower and Honey Show be expended in Toronto. It is probable that their request will be granted. MARKET GARDENS. Fttlton, III. — Morrison men are building an $8,000 greenhouse establish- ment here for the culture of vegetables. California Celery growers are car- ing most if their celery looks and ships in good order, making quality a second- ary matter. Prices of Indoor Vegetables. The prices of indoor vegetables at leading points April 15 were as follows: New York, cucumbers. No. 1, 75 cents to $1 per dozen; culls, $2 to $3 per case; lettuce, 25 cents to 75 cents per dozen; mushrooms, 25 cents to 60 cents per pound; radishes, $2 to $3.50 per tomatoes, 10 cents to 30 cents pound; rhubarb, $2 to $4 per bunches. Buffalo, cucumbers, $ 100; per 100 . to $1.50 per dozen. Cleveland, mushrooms 45 cents to 50 cents per pound. Minne- apolis, cucumbers, $1.75 per dozen. Detroit, cucumbers, $1.50 to $1.75 per dozen; lettuce, 12 cents to 13 cents per pound. Cincinnati, cucumbers, $1.25 to $1.50 per dozen. Kansas City, mush- rooms, 45 cents per pound. Trouble with Snails. Ed. American Florist:— In your issue of April 1, "J. P. H." asks how to rid his houses of snails. We have noted the various remedies given in the same issue, but wish to state that we have used pulverized lime for the past six or seven years and find that it will kill all snails at once. Keep pet toads or frogs away from it, how- ever, as it is c«rtain to make them qmt the place. Scatter the lime under the benches, and if "J. P. H." grows cut flowers, such as roses and carnations, the Ume can be put right on the beds and will be of great benefit to the stock. Do not be afraid to put on the lime, especially on carnation beds. We sprinkle it broadcast over plants and spray the plants next day, when it will all wash off. Flowers and buds, how- ever, should not be touched with the lime, as it will take out the color. Do not apply it so thick as to form a crust on the soil, the entire surface of which should be freely stirred a few days after the application. We have found that the foregoing treatment will effect- ually rid a place of snails in one or two thorough applications. Wonsetler Greenhouses. Big Michigan Fern Cut. The illustration herewith shows J. B. Deamud's fern packer together with a stock of 100,000 Michigan cut ferns which have been bunched and are ready to pack in the boxes. This man packed a little over 5,000,000 last summer for the same dealer and is making prepara- tions to greatly increase this figure during the present season. The demand for these ferns has grown very rapidly and immense quantities are disposed of through the Chicago market alone. See page 604. AN ATTRACTIVE EASTER WINDOW. JQOr. The American Florist. 603 DESIGN WORK FOR THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE MRS. STANFORD. (By the Frank Pelicano Company, San Francisco, Cul. See San Francisco notes, page 620.) THE RETAIL TRADE Give Tbem the Flowers Now. Closed eyes can't see the white roses, Cold hands can't hold them, you know. Breath that is stilled cannot gather The odors that sweet from them blow. Death with a peace beyond dreaming Its children o£ earth does endow. Life Is the time we can help them. So give them the flowers now! — North American. Attractive Easter Widdow Decorations. The accompanying illustration of window decoration in the store of Otto Bauer, of Washington, D. C, is unique and the original attracted much atten- tion. The conceit is a mammoth Easter egg on wheels, drawn by a team of ducklings with a rabbit as teamster. The shell is covered with sheet moss and jonquils are seen in the opening at the side. Chicks are perched on the shell. S. E. A California View. As a matter of truth, the California hostess who uses flowers for ornamenta- tion has been spoiled with too much ma- terial at hand and loses all sense of beauty and propriety in decoration, as a rule. They are also hampered with the imported conventional ideas, brought from the east, where conditions are vastly different, and which have stifled any possible originality, so that each table decoration is a dull repetition of what one saw at the last place, until everything about it is stereotyped ex- cept the flower itself; and this can be guessed nine times out of ten, as only certain flowers are used by the unim- aginative hostess at certain seasons. There is undying fame awaiting that wizard who shall evolve something artistic and new in the way of flower decorating for functions, but until she appears one of the best rules to follow is "don't." That is, do not overdo it. The most effective and greatly admired "flower schemes" are the simplest. The conglomeration of great varieties of blossoms which the California hostess is led to use because she has plenty of flowers and small artistic perception brings about results which are called ' ' decorative ' ' only by courtesy. — Pasa- dena Star. At Chicago Betail Stores. A visit to a few of the Chicago stores this week shows a measure of activity that is most encouraging. All that is needed now is just the right kind of weather and every retailer will be in the happiest mood at Easter Sunday's belated dinner. The Ernst Wienhoeber Floral Com- pany, 413-427 Elm street, report a good Easter trade thus far, the quantity of stock comparing favorably to last year, but more expensive. With the advance trade already exceeding expectations, the three remaining days previous to Easter will doubtless result in a large volume of business. The decoration of the display window is a handsome affair, the favored plants being gar- denia, forsythia, prunus, lilac and stand- ard roses. The arrangement is very unique, as Easter baskets of various designs are displayed with seasonable stock, and all in all the effect is very showy. At Samuelson 's Michigan avenue store all the stock had not yet been received at the time of writing, but judging from the stock already in, this store will have some splendid material ready for Easter. Fancy baskets will be a prominent feature of this trade, made up chiefly of azaleas, hydrangeas and Eambler roses. Lilies, of course will be the leaders, and pyramid aza- leas will also be popular. A rather new departure is a large stock of gardenias. The windows have already taken on gala dress and with continued fine weather business is certain to be brisk. A number of large church decorations will also be in order. At Smyth's, Thirty-first street and Michigan avenue, they are making a specialty of fancy baskets for Easter. These are made up mainly of azaleas, hydrangeas, small obconicas. Baby Eam- bler and asparagus tied with ribbons of suitable colors. Chiffon is used to a large extent on these baskets. The azalea, rhododendron and Baby Bam- bier baskets are made up with Porto Rico mats tied with chiffon. The win- dows are especially attractive, the vari- ous kinds of Easter stock artistically arranged. The usual rush of this season is very apparent. Lilies, with the usual run of seasonable cut stock, complete the holiday assortment. Inside the A. Lange establishment, 51 Monroe street, may be seen an advance display of Easter baskets filled with a variety of plants. The window display consists largely of liUes, occasionally finding here and there a select stock of Eambler and American Beauty roses. Choice azaleas form a feature and Baby Ramblers attract much attention. J. Mangel 's place of business, Wabash avenue and Monroe street, appeals to the passers-by as a scene of beauty and a typical Easter display. One attract- ive feature is a cross, probably 3x5 feet, made entirely of white and scar- let carnations, with just enough aspara- 604 The American Florist. April 22, gus to make it effective. In another window, equally attractive, is displayed Rambler and American Beauty roses and azaleas, with white and red ribbons used with good taste. A tiny Japanese maple is proving an attraction. P. J. Hauswirth, Auditorium Annex, will have all varieties of Easter stock in good supply and so evenly balanced that no single variety can be called a specialty. Lilies will be numerous, both cut and pot plants. Koses and carna- tions are also in quantity. Some fine arbutus is in stock and hydrangeas, aza- leas, Eamblers, etc., join in to complete the supply of Easter plants. Friedman, at Michigan avenue and Van Buren street, although handling all varieties of holiday stock, will make a specialty of lilies and azaleas, which no doubt, will be the most popular with all retailers during this festive season. He will handle all other general lines of stock and indications of the coming rush are already in evidence. H. C. Eowe, 35 Monroe street, has as a feature in his display window, a lot of chicks perched on Easter eggs, which with roses, azaleas and lilies make a tasteful and seasonable display. New York. THE MAEKET. The market is in a waiting mood. Opinions are freely expressed in regard to the probabilities for Easter trade, but so far as the trend of the market is concerned, there is no cue for either optimist or pessimist. The business of to-day is heavier than for some little time, but improvement must commence somewhere, and could hardly be further delayed. The extraordinary cold weather experienced since Sunday has shortened shipments and prices have stiffened somewhat. Carnations have moved up several points, and while plentiful move fairly well at quoted prices. Good Lawson are bringing 4 cents while less than a week ago they dragged at little better than 2 Koses are stronger, and special grades command better prices. Tulips are doing better, good stock bringing as high as 50 cents per bunch, and ordi- nary grades selling at four bunches f oi the dollar. Hyacinths and daffodils are bringing as high as a dollar for four bunches, special stock a trifle more. Southern lilacs are arriving in quan- tity, but move slowly. Violets are not plentiful and command good prices, when the quality is all right. The market, April 19. — Stock is short today, the market cleaning up well. Easter stock at Tuesday's auction sales brought good prices. NOTES. George Golsner of College Point, and - Wm. Amos of Woodside, are sending in some fine moss roses to the New York Cut Flower Exchange. At the May meeting of the New York Florists' Club, the exhibition will com- prise bedding plants very largely. Some fine exhibits are already assured. Ralph M. Ward & Company, importers and dealers in bulbs, etc., will remove about May 1 from their present quar- •^ers, 17 Battery Place, to 12 West Broadway. The annual orchid sale of Sander & Oons will be held at Cleary's Horticul- tural hall on Tuesday, April 25. Ford Brothers are receiving large shipments of blooming violet plants, which as usual will be a specialty with them this Easter. Walter F. Sheridan will have a grand stock of roses for the holiday trade, including some specimen grades of American Beauty. Plantsmen have at midweek com- menced making deliveries of stock, and their wagons are to be seen everywhere. The present cool weather favors early deliveries. "Rubber" Holt has opened a store at 284 Broadway, Brooklyn, where he proposes to conduct a retail florists' business, reserving ample accommoda- tion for his trade in rubber goods in connection with which he has tieen known among growers for many years His numerous friends in their well wish- ings say his enterprise is none too great for one of his elastic caliber. Incoming steamers from Bermuda, ac- cording to manifests, have brought large quantities of Easter lilies. The Bermudian, expected Wednesday is said to have a record shipment. Young & Nugent are making daily displays in their store window. Orchid plants in full bloom are a notable attraction this week. John P. Cleary is again wielding the hammer at Cleary's auction rooms. Chicago. WEATHER AFFECTS MARKET. The cold weather for the past week has had a tendency to shorten the cut of carnations very much. As eajly as April 16 it was noticed that the supply would be short. It is believed that before Easter the prices will go soar- ing. There seems to be an abundance of Easter lilies and the retailer will have no trouble in getting all he may want at prices that will not be extrav- agant. The market offers some very good fancy ferns which are quoted at $3 per 100. Roses are coming in very good, but owing to the shortage of car- nations will command good prices. The feature of the week's trade has been the heavy demand for Easter novelties. WHOLESAXERS AND GROWERS. Poehlmann Brothers have had an immense call for carnations, and at good prices. They take a hopeful view of the Easter trade. At their greenhouses. Morton Grove, some rebuilding and remodeling will be the order of business in the near future. Bassett & Washburn reported Easter prices prevailing even as early as Mon- day, and if the weather of the past week continues there will be nothing but lilies for sale. Carnations are so scarce that an order of 1,000 from Pitts- burg, Monday, regardless of price, was declined. Peter Reinberg advises that there has been a great demand for American Beauty roses and carnations, and that there will be a full crop for Easter. Chatenay is coming in rapidly, the crop being large and all of a fine quality. J. A. Budlong says the out of town shipments are quite satisfactory. The weather has been just cool enough to make stock appear, when shipped an unusually long distance, even as fresh as when coming from the greenhouse. Stollery Brothers have made a spe- cialty of an Easter egg, which has sold rapidly at an unusually good price. Vaughan & Sperry have a fiie lot of Rambler, Beauty, and sweet peas and sales are reported satisfactory. Charles W. McKellar has no complaint to offer regarding the volume of busi- ness during the Easter season. There has been an increased demand in nar- cissus, jonquils and other seasonable stock. Referring to wireless telegrams, J. B. Deamud's correspondent advises him that he would recommend the aerogram as accurate and prompt and from twenty to forty per cent cheaper. The E. F. Winterson Company says that the shortening of stock, especially carnations, will have a tendency to strengthen the lower grades. Benthey-Coatsworth Company report a decided improvement in trade and predict that prices will be equally as good as last Easter. Johnson & Carlson report violets and bulbous stock scarce and are of the opinion that prices will go higher than quotations. Weiland & Bisch report heavy ship- ments. They make a specialty of ship- ping to the country retailer. J. B. Deamud is handling an elegant line of General MacArthur roses, which are selling fast. BIQ CUT OF MICHIGAN FERNS.— See page igo5. The American Florist. 605 C. N. Thomas, of the A. L. RaBdall Company saya weather conditions have affected stock. Roses, however, have been plentiful despite that fact. Car- nations are not listed as high as a year ago. A tremendous business was done by this concern last Easter and no doubt this season will show a repetition. Vaughan & Sperry have taken over the business formerly conducted by the Grand Eapids Florists' Association at 60 Wabash avenue. The space will be devoted exclusively to the city trade, which joins the space occupied by the purchasers. E. C. Amling takes an optimistic view of the situation and is looking for- ward to the closing of the Easter sea- son as one of the largest, in many respects, for several years. The stock is larger, and the quality what the peo- ple want. Wietor Brothers report a promising Easter trade, and even as early as last Thursday disposed of 3,000 roses and equally as many carnations. They pre- dict that by the closing of Easter week the latter will be scarce. Sinner Brothers' Easter trade will come up to former seasons. While roses are plentiful carnations are scarce, and the latter, they believe, will not go be- low 4 cents. The Flower Growers Company reports prices fair, with sufiicient stock to go around. Good prices will prevail even at the close of the Easter week. NOTES. Mrs. Mary J. Thompson, wife of Maj. John N. Thompson and mother of John D. Thompson, of the Thompson Carna- tion Company, Joliet, died April 16. She was a sister of Mrs. H. N. Higin- botham and was well known in Chicago and throughout the state. Harry Papworth, of New Orleans, called upon the trade of the city last week. His business in that city has recently been incorporated. Some addi- tional improvements are under headway and as soon as practicable six new houses will be erected. George W. Wienhoeber returned Sat- urday from a three months' sojourn in Europe and since his return has been making himself conspicuous in assisting with the affairs of his firm. Vaughan 's greenhouses and nurseries at Western Springs are having a great run on Easter stock, nursery material and herbaceous perennials. The S. F. Leonard Seed Company's business is booming these days, all hands busy early and late. The George Wittbold Company is making a run on Dracaena indivisa, fine, seasonable stock. T. W. Hinchliffe, of Racine, Wis., was in the city Monday and purchased his Easter stock. Elmira, N. Y. — The United States Cut Flower Company is preparing to make improvements on its property and planning for a busy summer season. OBITUARY. Alexander Graham. Alexander Graham, a well known gar- dener of Brantford, Ontario, died at his home on St. Paul avenue April 5. He had been a resident of Brantford for the past twenty years, and is sur- vived by a wife and six children. Jouathaa B. Moray. Jonathan Barnhart Morey, an old resi- dent of Danville, 111., died of consump- tion at his home on lower Main street, April 10. For many years he was a member of the nursery firm of Sweet & Morey. In 1885 they dissolved partner- ship, Mr. Sweet continuing the business, and Mr. Morey formed a co-partnership with his son, the new firm being known as Morey & Son. He was 68 years of age. Edward H. Howland. Edward H. Howland, of Holyoke. Mass., died at his home, 166 Oak street, April 11. He died of pneumonia after an illness of one week. He was born in Ceylon, June 6, 1851, and came to The Late Nicholas Freyling. (The lady in tiie picture is Mrs. Freyling.) this country in childhood. He was a graduate of Williston seminary at East- hampton, Mass., and was a member of the class of '74 at Amherst. He moved to Holyoke in 1884 and in 1887 erected his greenhouses at the corner of Oak and Appleton streets. He is survived by his wife and one son. Nicholas Freyling. Nicholas Freyling, of the Wealthy Avenue Floral Company, Grand Rapids, Mich., died at his home April 12 of can- cer of the stomach after an illness of ten years. He did not take to his bed, however, until about four weeks ago. He leaves a wife, two sons and one daughter. Mr. Freyling was born in Holland in 1853, and came to this coun- try in 1872, locating in Grand Rapids. He was one of the pioneers in the busi- ness and entered into partnership with Mr. Mendels in 1881, buying the Sharp establishment on Wealthy avenue, which then consisted of 5,000 feet of glass. Prosperous business began at once and kept growing until the present time, the firm now having 40,000 feet of glass. Mr. Freyling in addition owns a large number of dwelling houses near the greenhouse establishment. The green- houses and everything pertaining to them were bought about two weeks ago by Mr. Freyling's eldest son, Edward, who will • continue the business, the remainder of the estate going to his wife. Mr. Freyling was one of the first members of the Grand Rapids Florists' Club, and the members turned out in a body to attend the funeral, this being the first death in the membership since the organization, in 1893. Mr. Frey- ling was of a most cheerful disposition and always had a smile and a good word for everyone. N. B. S. William Paul. We are advised of the death of Wil- liam Paul, the well known English rosa- rian, March 31, at the age of eighty- three years. Mr. Paul's health had been precarious for some time past and he succumbed to a paralytic stroke which he had some few days before his death. Rose growers everywhere will feel the loss keenly, especially that it comes so soon after the death of the late Dean Hole, which occurred August 24 of last year. A brief sketch of Mr. Paul's career was given in our issue of March 29, 1902, as follows: "The story of the life work of William Paul is written in the rose gardens of the world. It is a worthy record of a life well spent, for this venerable rosarian has labored long and well for the improvement of the rose, of which there is at his place, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, England, one of the grandest collections in the world. Mr. Paul has spent half a cen- tury in his rose garden, coming into the business in youth, succeeding his father, but in these later years turning over the details of the great nursery to his son, Arthur, who is himself skilled in the craft. Some of Mr. Paul's intro- ductions are Medea, Corinna, Enchant- ress, Waltham Climber, Duke of Edin- burgh, Beauty of Waltham, Pride of Waltham, Star of Waltham, Princess Adelaide, Duchess of Albany, Lord Bacon, R. D. Baxter, Brightness of Ches- hunt. Brilliant, Cheshunt Scarlet, Prin- cess Christian, Crimson Globe, Paul's Single Crimson and many more. Given to literary pursuits and possessing one of the finest libraries of botanical works in all England it is but natural that he should write of his roses, and his book, 'The Rose Garden,' published in 1848, has reached its ninth edition. Much might be said of his various essays, read before horticultural and scientific societies, and of his many contributions to the press, but most of these, the im- portant ones, are embodied in 'Contri- butions to Horticultural Literature, 1843-1892.' Mr. Paul was a Fellow of the Linnsean Society and one of the oldest Fellows of the Royal Horticul- tural Society. For many years he has been one of the principal exhibitors of roses at the British shows and his name has also been closely connected with the production and introduction of zonal pelargoniums, hollyhocks, phloxes, camellias and other flowers." 6m The American Florist. April 2*, Twentieth Yeab. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $3.00. 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 inser- tions, 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 Flobtst 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 Monday to secure insertion in the issue of the same week. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. When sending us change oj address, always send the old address at the same time. THIS ISSUE 52 PACES WITH COVERS. CONTENTS. Chrysanthemums 597 —Scales for judging .597 — ^ropagating chrysanthemums .597 Lewis & Clark exposition 598 Annuals for garden making (illus.) .598 The late Wni. Paul (portrait) 598 The late Frank H. Beard 599 Illinois florists' bill killed 690 Hardy herbaceous perennials (illus.) 6U0 Market gardens 603 — Prices of indoor vegetables 602 Trouble with snails 603 Big Michigan tern cut (illus.) 602 Retail trade 603 — Attractive Easter window decorations (illus.). 603 —A California view 603 — At Chicago retail stores 603 NewYork 604 Chicago 604 Obituary 605 Hail notes 606 Baltimore 6''6 Philadelphia 606 Madison. N..T 608 Los Angeles, Cal 6 8 The seed trade 616 — Dutch bulb crops 616 — The spring busif-ess 616 — Italian seed crops 616 Customs decisions 616 The nursery trade 618 — Monterey cypress 618 Newport, K.I 618 Our pastimes— At Philadelphia 620 San Francisco 620 Columbus, Miss 634 Toronto 626 Pasadena. Cal 628 Pittsburg ; 633 Boston 6)3 Louisville .643 Keep the plant prices steady. Theke is a strike affecting a section of the glass trade which may result in advanced prices at an early date. It is bad policy at all times to sell poor stock and especially bad to sell it under the pretense that it is the best. It is a mistake to advance the prices on stock to regular customers just because one happens to be running low on it. Again we have to report much havoc wrought by hail. The man to consult about hail insurance is John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. If one has good material it is not necessary to follow the other fellow in cutting prices on it. It is better to get a good salesman and sell it at right prices. F. E. Thornton, of the W. C. Hill Floral Company, Streator, 111., states that it is the wish of his firm to put flower beds of their finest stock in the city park as a contribution toward beautifying the place. This is a spirit that is well worthy of emulation in all onr small towns and cities. Hail Notes. Pittsburg, Pa. — The hail storm that occurred April 10 was the most destruc- tive since 1893. During the six minutes that it lasted plants and glass to the value of many thousands of dollars were demolished. Much damage is reported from Sewickley Valley, where private conservatories suffered to a considerable extent. The following were among those visited by the storm, the losses ranging from $100 to $1,500: Geddes & Blind Brothers, Mrs. E. A. Williams, William Turner, Williamsburg, John Bader, A. E. Peacock, H. C. Frick, A. W. Smith, Randolph & McClements, J. B. Murdock & Company, and Phipps con- servatories at Schenley and Allegheny parks. Bowling Green, Ky. — Five greenhouse establishments of this city were the greatest sufferers from the storm and hail April 11. Nearly all the glass at the five places was broken. New Castle, Ind. — Several thousand dollars damage was done here by a severe hail storm on the night of April 10. Gardens were riddled and consid- erable greenhouse glass was broken. Baltimore. EASTER PROSPECTS. Trade in cut flowers last week was brisk at the beginning and at the end, sagging somewhat in the middle. On Saturday everything in sight was pretty well cleaned out of the market. Doubtless somewhat of the deficiency felt on Saturday was due to the dis- position to hold back stock for the rather higher prices which may be expected to prevail in a day or two. We have had a week of trying weather, and to-day it would seem that either the calendar man or the weather man had made a mistake, for there never was a more typical blustering, cold, raw and miserable St. Patrick's day than is this seventeenth day of April. Last night there was a freeze all around and for three days there have been driving winds, varied by squaUs of snow. The condition of Easter stock remains about the same, the low temperatures of the past several days having prevented the general blooming out of indoor mate rial which was reasonably expected Harrisii lilies will not be over abun dant and there will be a lack of azaleas. Hydrangeas, astilbes, bougainvilleas genistas, etc., will be in ample supply Of each stock there will be no shortage probably. Some unusually fine lily of the valley is already coming in from Fred C. Bauer, outdoor grown forwarded under temporary sash. Violets will be entirely lacking. The quidnuncs of the daily press say sweet peas are to take their place for the women's per- sonal adornment. To-day the store windows are being stripped preparatory to their decoration for the great spring holiday, and by Thursday the embellishment of the altars of the churches of those commu- nions which make this a great religious festival will begin. All the signs point to at least as favorable a season as the average for all branches of the trade. S. B. Philadelphia. PRICES ADVANCE. The week ending April 15 was very quiet and the store men had abundance of time to inspect their Easter stocks at the various growers' establishments. Prices remained about the same as those last quoted. For Easter delivery there will be a considerable advance, amount- ing to almost 100 per cent. The special Beauty are quoted $5 to $6 per dozen, Brunner $40 to $50 per 100, teas and Kaiserin $8 to $12, Liberty $15 to $30. Carnations, special, $5 to $8, next grade $3 to $4. Lilies $10 to $12, callas $10 to $12. Violets, stock very limited, $1, smilax $20 to $25. At this writing the stores are stock- ing up, the plants arriving in fine con- dition. The weather the past two weeks has been very favorable for holding stock and the fear that many of the plants, especially the bulbs, would not keep, has been groundless, as they are in excellent condition. Azaleas are also just right with at least half of the assortment labeled Van der Cruyssen. It looks as if all the stock grown will be sold, as quite a few of the growers say they are entirely sold out. Lilies are selling for $10 to $12, either cut or in the pots. NOTES. The department stores are in it as usual with their widely advertised cut prices; 12 cents per bud and flower for lilies, is high, while some only ask 10 cents. It is hard for the retail stores to compete against such prices, but it has been going on for several years and as all hands generally clean up pretty well, it is likely to be the same this season. The general store price is 25 cents. S. 8. Pennook will handle about 12,000 blooms. He is selling plants in pots as well and shipping large quantities out of town. Eddie Fancourt, chief of the ribbon department, says that they can- not keep up with their orders in some colors and qualities of the goods. Manager Meehan at the Market says they will be strong on Easter and calla lilies. He says that if this cold weather continues there will be a grand scram- ble at the last of the week for rosea and carnations, as there will not be near enough for the demand. The Leo Niessen Company has the handling of the Hugh Graham Com- pany's Brunners. They are a fine lot and should sell readily; 50 cents is the top price. Mr. Niessen says the advance orders for general Easter stock are very extensive. George Anderson has at last put in a phone. He is the last to become con- vinced of its utility, every other grower of any note having long ago adopted this up-to-date convenience. Sweet peas are now coming in good form and color. Robert Crawford is getting some extra fine stock from his place at Secane. The Philadelphia Cut Flower Com- pany say they have secured a lot of extra fine lilies and expect a great trade for them. K. Grandville, Micn. — The tempera- ture here April 18 was 22° Fahrenheit. Sharpsburq, Pa. — John B. Walker and wife celebrated their golden wed- ding April 12. Vancouver, B. C. — James Pont has sold his greenhouses to R. Emerson and has bought ten acres of land at Ladner, B. C, where he may again go into busi- ness. igo5. The American Florist. 607 Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md. — Gardeners' Club of Baltimore, Eoyal Arcajium building, 18 W. Saratoga street, Monday, April 24, at 8 p. m. Chicago, 111. — Chicago Florists' Club, Handel hall, 40 Randolph street, Thurs- day, April 27, at 8 p. m. Cleveland, O. — Cleveland Florists' Club, Progress hall, 244 Detroit street, Monday, April 24, at 7:30 p. m. Denver, Colo. — Denver Floral Club, 323 Charles block, Friday, April 28, at 8 p. m. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Florists' Club, Board of Trade rooms. Pearl street, Monday, April 24. Hartford, Conn. — Hartford Florists' Club, Friday, April 28, at 8 p. m. Salt Lake City, Utah.— Salt Lake Flo- rists' Society, Friday, April 28. Tarrytown, N. Y. — Tarrytown Horti- cultural Society, Thursday, April 27. SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Flobist for the year 1905 is entitled to a five-Une want ADV. (situations only) free to be used at any time during the year. Sttuatlon Wanted— As gardener; German, mar- ried, one child; V6 jears' experience. Al references. Box l08, care An^t^iicau Florini. Situation Wanted— Bv a young man as helper in foats or geueral work: 3 jears' experience. Address Box 213. caro American Florist. Situation Wanted- On private place by young Germuu, uewoomer; good ■j;ardener and florist; can furnish excellent references. Address Box 316 care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By single man, age 25; capable ui taking charge of tection or small place. Will work ror$cO to$:>5 perraonih. L. JJiELSEN, 547 N. California av., Chicago. r Situation Wanted— By a gardener experienced In ail oraucties. veneiable, fruit and flower garden- ing, also propagating. Prefer the south. Have no bad habits. Address Box 21 1, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By sober, intelligent, all- rouua gruvver of cui Mowers and plants in pots; ag^e 31; 13 years" practical experience; can hanale men. Siaip wages and particulars w heo writing. Address J. N., care R. E. Rudolph's Greenhoutes, Faducah, Ky. Situation Wanted— By a German, as manager in lar^e 11 irist estbblishD ent; 40 }ears* of age: 2i years' practical experience in all branches of greenhouses and store; would be willing to pur- cbase interest in good establ sh( d business. Ailure&s Box 214, care American Florist. Help Wanted—A good carnation and 'mum grower, feriuaoent position to 'he right party. Chas. Hofpman, De Haven, Pa. Help Wanted— ^n all around man, German preleired. estate wages wanted without board. O. R. Demmler, Eau Claire, Wis. r Help Wanted— Two good rcso growers; s'ead> pobitums and ^ood salary lo men of ability. Apply Weiland *t RiscH, 59 Wabash avenue, Chicago. Help Wanted— Good mim for bedding plants; single; must be gcod salesman and spi'ak Lnglish and Gorman. Addr'-S3 P. Blohdeel. Oak Park, 111. Help Wanted— Grower of fine roses, carna- tions and general stock; sober indubtiious. Good v^aiges to light man. Send references. Box 310, care American Florist. Help Wanted— At once; two good rose, carna- tlou and general greenhouse men; good steady employment for right men. Addrtss C. H. Fret, 113:i O street, Lincoln, Neb. Help Wanted— Agood growerof oarnatlonsacd propagator of same; to assist in growing bedding plants and general work around greenhouse. Must be sober State wages with reference. WoLPBORO Greenhouses, Wolfboro, N. H. Help Wanted— May 1; single man for i r va e pittue; Obe iLai ran grow roses, cftrnations and geLcral stock; wages *15 per momh. Send refer- ences io Manager, Uplands. Carroll P. O., Baltimore, Md. Help Wanted— One or two greenhouse men at once. Vouut; men preferred that have bad some experlenc** Stale what you know in first letter ^^ ages fflO on per week wiihcut board. No drtiikers need apply. Address EvENDEN Br' s.. WiUiamsport, Pa. Wanted to Rent— One or two small green- houses and sonie land, near Chicago, north side prelerred. Address Box 299, care American Florist. For Sole— Coil boiler, 25 pipes, 4 ft. long, 1J4- inoh, ac $15.00. Address C, WiNTERicH, Defiance, O. ForSale- A good business, in a fine town. Doebii't require a fortune. Investigate. Address Box 221, care American Florist. For Sale- About 10,000 feet 10x12. 8x12 :ind 8x10 double thick imptried glass, and 16 4-inch ^'aie valves. J. Geist, Melrose, Mass. For Sale— 4- inch cast iron pipe at Cc per foot. One Kroeschell boiler, extra large size, cost over *500for $150. Address Heller Bros., New Castle, Ind. For Sale— Cheap, a good paying florist business, welj established, in San Antonio, Texas. Fine opening here for an up-to-date fiorist. Address Mrs. S Maverick, San Antonio, Texas. For Sale— Greenhouses of between 6,(00 and 7,t0i> squure feet of glass and double house. In fine locality. On trolley line. For particulars address Mrs. M. A. Hill, Ansouia, Conn. For Sale— Boitors, half pri e: one Mills boiler. No. 4/2, hnats 5,1 00 feet of glass; one Dean boiKr, heats 3.000 feet of glass: good condition: now in use. Address Kres. M. B'lagg, 648 State St , Springtleld, Mass. For Sale— Owing to the death of the proprietor, the greenhouses and stock of the Lake Geneva Bloral Co., established in 1890 are offered for sale. A good opening for a practical man. W. H. Hammerslet, Lake Geneva, Wis ForSale— Half interest in greenhouse plant of 17 000 feec of glass: homes filled with roses, car nations and miscellaneous stock. Price and terms will surprise you. Senior partner is aged, feeble and must get out. Address 1 Williams A Crittenden. Waterlco, la. i For Sale— Grepnhou.ses of betwi en 7 000 and 8,000 square feet of glass, with dwelling house and barn, horse and wagons; in fine locality on trolly line: entire product of greenhouses to be sold at retail; cause of selling sickness. For further particulars address fl. Madsen, 395 New Bridge, W. Springfield, Mass. For Sale— Greenhouse plaotofaboutSO 000 feet of glass; aUo ten acres of land; good 6 room dwelling and barn. Will sell reas<^nable or rent to responsible party. Our city has 50,o:o inhabit- ants and no roses are grown here to speak of. Reason for selling, owner wants to retire. Do not answer this ad unless you mean business. For particulars. Address Box 212, care American Florist Co. For Sale— A good florist business in a western city of 60 000 can be purchased at a great sacrifice. Well istablisbed trade and prospects for luture Itright. Is worth ¥l,7C0, but will dispose of busi- ness for $700 cash. Ill health cause of disfosiiion of business. Address jdox 217, care American Florist. For Sale— Old ago compels me to quit business. I otter my two greenhouses well sto( ked, No. 17 Hit'-bings boiler, pipes, house of seven rooms. lor, hoibed, "sash, etc., lor sale cheap. City of 3 000 inhabi anis, sixty-five miles Irom Chicago. Ship- piD^ facilities in all directiODs. Splendid loca- tioD for a hustler, with no greenhouse iosice of twent\-Hight miles. Will Sfll greenhouses aIoi:e if di'sired. Correspondet ce solicited. Cdarles Faust, Harvard. 111. For Sale— W» 11 stocked grteuhouses. newly bull .. ten miles from i.hicago, growing cut flowers for tte wholesale market; four acres of land with about eOOOO feet under glass: steam and hot waiiT heaiingapparatus: newboiUrs: horses and wa^nns and everything essential to ihe busioefs. Good bouse and bara eots with the property, txcellent reasons for selling. Will sell cheap for part uhsh and bale nee long time. A money maktr. Investigate. Address Box 315, care AiD'Tican Florist. For Rent— At Frederick, Md . greenhouses 18a63, 12x103, 30x162, 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 immediate neighbor- hood; coal, manure, labor cheap, city water; do stock on hand. Rent $300 per annum, half payable in advance every six momhs. Ill health of owner compelled retirement from successful business; principally vegetables under glass and mushrooms for Washington and New York. Henbt Trail, Frederick, Md. A valuable greenhouse property consisting of fcur houses, 6x40, 26x162,26x10^,50x100; all heated with hot water. These houses are all of iron frame construction of the most modern pattern, and in finest of condition. All stocked with fancy carnations of beat selling varieties. Only two hours from New York City and splendid shipping facilities at all times. These houses with land will be sold at a reasonable licure and on easy terms. A good chance for a wide awake man with brains, energy and some ready money. Don't bother with this unless you mean b'lsinesp. X Y Z. care Am Florist. 429 6th Ave . New York. rnp 0 * I C About 60 OOO feet of glass nearly run dnLC all devoted to carnations, one bouse of roses and one of asparagus plumosus; houses in splendid condition: two built last sum- mer; 72-inch by 16 ft. boiler heats the place with ease; another large boiler in reserve. Michigan's great coal field but a short distance furnishes coal at a very low price. A splendid wholesale and retail trade well established; one of the best ship- ping points in Michigan, reaching with ease and comparatively short time. Chicago, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Detroit, the Saginaw valley and all points east, west, north or south. Splendid trade in field-grown carnation plants as well as rooted cuttings. Stock In fine condition. Soil and cli- mate just suited to growing carnations— both quantity and quality. Splendid water privilege for field and houses. An exceptional chance for some one to step Into a well established business. Will also sell or rent a large or medium sized house. For further particulars, address Box 228, care American Florist. A Rare Opportunity. FINEST FLOWER PLANT IN MIDDLE GEORGIA, THE IDLE HOUR NURSERIES, At Bankrupt Sale at Macon, Ga.. May 2nd, 1905, at Public Outcry, Sold as part of the Assets of the late R. 11. Plant. Terms Cash. This beautiful piece of property is situated five miles from the Macon Court House, in the healthiest part of Georgia, about two hundred yards from Summerfleld, a station on the Central of Georgia Kailway, and directly on the main roadway between Macon and Atlanta, making a beautiful drive through VlnevUle and the choictst part of Bibb County, over as fine rcad-bed as could be wished. The Greenhouses, consisting of eight large, finely constructed and up-to-date glass houtes with a smaller one attached, are located on a beautiful eminence overlooking a large tract of farming lands and scenery unsurpassed in middle Georgia, is finely equipped with three handsome houses for employes, stables, barnb, sheds, etc; within easy reach of the soils so essential to the successful growing of flowers. Large sums of money have been expended to bring the plant up to perfection. Abundant supply of water and a heating apparatus, more than suifioient for present needs. About thirty-three acres of land go with the place. The Stores for the sale of the product of the plant are on Cotton Avenue, near Second Street. A more desirable place could not be selected within the bounds of the City. The lease of the store at a moderate rent holds until October 1, 1906. Here Is to be found a model establishment of its kind, fully equipped with designs and fixtures and various paraphernalia necessary. The business has been built up to such an extent that intelligent management from a purchaser must yield fine results. For further information, write, telegraph, or apply in person to N. B. CORBIN, Trustee in Bankruptcy, MACON, GA. 608 The American Florist. April 22, Madison, N. J. The Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society held its regular meet- ing on April 12. It was a great suc- cess. Many gardeners and florists in addition to regular members were pres- ent. Eoses and carnations were there in plenty and of a high standard. John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa., was there and staged four magnificent vases of carnations. John E. Haines, scarlet, shown in grand condition, received a certificate of merit. Star of Bethlehem, j'ellow, received honorable mention. Imperial variegated and a pink seed- ling highly commended. Would like to see more of the latter. H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md., sent vases of My Maryland. Jessica, striped, securing certificates of merit. Guttman & Weber 's scarlet. Victory, was shown in splendid form, getting certificate of merit. Our boys at home were on hand with specials of real merit. Wm. Thomas, vase mixed carnations received cultural commendation. John Heeremans, vase mixed carnations, also cultural commendation. Wm. Duckham, vase Enchantress, cultural commendation. L. A. Noe, magnificent vases of Amer- ican Beauty, Bride and Bridesmaid roses secured cultural commendation. J. R. Mitchell, vases of Bridesmaid and Bride and President Carnot, secured cultural commendation. M. McNulty, American Beauty vase, honorable men- tion. The judges were A. Herrington, C. H. Totty and Wm. Duckham. Messrs. Haines and Guttman made neat speeches at the request of President Heeremans, and each received a vote of thanks from the society. Eobt. M. Schultze and Andrew Mc- Kendry were proposed for membership. Ebwakd Eeagan, Sec'y. Los Angeles, Cal. J. W. Wolfskin is making rapid strides as a carnation specialist and general plant and cut flower grower. The credit for the success of the estab- lishment in its various departments, however, is largely due to that excellent and well known grower George Watson, whose practice in matters horticultural, often under very adverse circumstances, has not been excelled by any grower in the country. The eastern visitor will find much to interest him at this place. The E. J. Vawter Carnation Company are at 214 Mercantile place with their wholesale depot. Their retail store is at Ocean Park where their growing establishment is located. The Bedondo Floral Company, at 246 S. Spring street, put in five new plate store windows this week, remodeling the entrance. Howard & Smith, who do a plant trade only, are very busy with planting out now. Morris Goldenson carries a big show of flowers at his Third street store and in good variety. J. W. Wolfskin has just completed a fine storage box with mirror and elec- tric lights. Mexico City, Mex. — Activity in the floral trade has increased to such an extent that the old flower market build- ing is now too small and a larger and more decorative one will be put up. Wheeling, W. Va. — The florists are now very busy preparing for the great demands of their Easter stock. Lilies, of course, are the leaders with azaleas next in popularity. Bulbous plants will also be popular, especially hyacinths. Despite a late Easter, plants will be moderate in price. DREER'S HARDY PERENNIALS If you are not interested in a general line of Hardy Perennials, but have use for summer cut flowers you should consider at least the following leaders, which are the cream of the best sorts for summer cuttings; you will find them profitable for this purpose as well as being an attraction to your grounds. We have a large stock and the plants offered are all of such size that they will give the best pos- sible returns. For a complete list of this class of plants as well as all other seasonable stock see our Current 'Wholesale List. Anemone Japonica. Not the usual winter killed class of stock, but good vigorous plants growing in 3-inch pots. Japonlca. red. Alba, white. Lady Ardllaun, extra large white. Queen Charlotte, beautiful La France pink double, and Whirlwind, double white. 75o per dozen ; $6.00 per 100. Anemone Prince Henry. Large double rich deep pink flowers. A fine new introduction 83.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. FOR SUMMER CUT FLOWERS Per doz. 100 Achillea, The Pearl, strong 3-ln. pots $ 75 $ 5.00 AsclepiasTuberosa, strong lyr. old roots 75 6.00 Asters hardy in var. strong 3-in. jjots. 1.00 8.00 " Edna Meroia; a fine new pink var. 2.00 15.00 " Grandiflorus; large flowered late blue 2.00 15.00 Boltonia Latisquaraa, 4-in. pots 75 6.00 " Asteroides, 4-in. pots 75 6.00 Campanula Moeheimi, 3-in. pots 1.25 10.00 " Pyramidalis, strong 1 yr. clumps 1.00 8.00 Caryopteris Mastacantha, 3-in. pots.... 75 6.00 Chrysanthemum Shasta Daisy, 2M-'n. pots 60 4.00 Chrysanthemum Maximum Triumph 3-in pots 75 6.00 Cimicituga Simplex (rare) strong plants 3.50 35.00 Clematis Kecta, strong 2 year old 1.50 12.00 Coreopsis Lanceolata, heavy 4-in. pots.. 75 5.00 Delphinium Formosum, strong 4-in. pots 75 6.00 " Belladonna (rare) very free flowering 2.50 20.00 Dianthus LatitoUus Atrococcineus,2>i- inchpots 60 4.00 Digitalis Gloxiniaeflora, 4-in. pots 75 6. CO Doronicum Austriacum. 3-io. pots 1.00 8.00 Excelsum, 3-in. pots 1.00 8.00 Erlgeron Coeruleus Grandiflorus, 3-in pots 1.00 8.00 Eupatorium Ageratoides, 4-in. pots 75 6.00 " Coelestinum, 3-in. pots ... 75 6.00 Feverfew Little Gem, 21i-in. pots 60 4.00 Funjcia Subcordata Alba, 4-in. pots 1. 00 8.00 GaillardiaGrandiflora, heavy 4-inpots.a 75 6.00 Gypsophila Paniculata, strong 1 year old roots 75 6.00 Helenium Autumnale Superba, 4-ln. pots . 75 " Pumilum, 3-in. pots 1.00 " " Magniflcum, 3-in. pots 1.25 Helianthus Multiflorus Fl. PI., strong. 75 " *' Maximus, strong 75 " Maximiliaua, strong 75 " Meteor, strong 75 " Solell d'Or, strong 75 " Wolley Dod, strong l.OJ Hellopsls Pitcherianus, 4-in. pots 1.00 Per doz. 100 6.00 8.00 10.00 6.00 60O 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 Heliopsis Scaber Maior, 4-ln. pots $1.00 Hollyhocks, Dreer Superb Double in separate colors 1.25 Hollyhocks, Dreer Superb Double in choice mixture 1.00 Hypericum Moserianum, 3-in. pots.... 1.00 Iberis Sempervirens, 3-in. pots ,. 75 Iris Kaempferi, 24 choice named var. 1.25 finest mixed 1.00 J8.00 10.00 B.OO 8.0O 6.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 6,00 6 00 50 4.00 50 4.00 12.00 8.00 6 00 " Germanica, 12 choica name var. . . 75 " " fine mixed 50 Lobelia Cardinalis, strong 4-in. pots. . . 75 Lychnis Chalcedonica, strong 3-in pts. 75 *' " alba, strong 4-iu pots 75 6.00 " " Rubra, Fl. PI. strong 3-in. pts. 2.00 15.00 " Visoaria Splendens. strong 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 LysimachiaClethroides, strong 4-in pts 75 6.00 Slyosotis Palustris Semperflorens, strong 3-in. pots " Alpestris Grandiflora, strong clumps Peonies in choice varieties; see cata- logue for varieties 1.50 Penstemon Gentianoides, 3-in. pots — 1.00 Physostegia Virginica, strong 4-in. pts. 75 " ** alba, strong 4-in. pots 75 6.00 Perennial Phloxes, 25 finest varieties.. 75 5.00 Pinks Hardy, 6 best varieties, 4-in. pts. 75 6.00 Pyrethrum Uliginosum, strong plan.ts. 75 6.00 Rudbeckia Golden Glow, strong 4-in. pots 75 6.00 " Purpurea, strong 4-in. pots. 1.00 8.00 Scablosa Caucasica, strong 3-in. pots... 1.00 8.00 " '* alba, strong 3.ih. pots 1.00 8.00 Solidago Eigida, strong 4-in. pots 1.35 10.00 " " strong 4-in. pots 75 6.00 Spirsea Aruncus, clumps 1.00 8.00 ** Chinensis, clumps 1.25 10.00 Filipendula, fl. pi., 4-in pots.. 75 6.00 " Gigantea, clumps 1.25 10.00 Palmata. clumps 1.00 8.00 " '• Elegans, strong 4-in. pots 75 6.00 Spirsea Ulmaria, strong 4-in. pots $ 75 8 6.00 Per doz. 100 Spiriea Ulmaria, fl. pi., strong 4-in. pts. 75 6.00 Statice Eximia, strong 3-in. pots 75 6.00 " Gmelini, strong 3-ln. pots 75 6.00 " Latifolia, strong 3-in. pots 75 8.00 Stokesia Cyanea, strong 3-in- pots 1.00 5.00 Sweet Williams, strong 4-in. pots 60 4.00 " " large clumps 75 6.00 Thallctrum Aquilegifolium Atropur- purea, 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 Thallctrum Aquilegifolium Album, 4-in pots 2.00 15.00 Thallctrum Aquilegifolium Roseum 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 TrolUus Aurantiaous, 4-in. pots 1.50 10.00 " Europaeus, 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 " Japonicus Excelsior, 4-in. pts. 1.50 10.00 Orange Globe, 4-in. pots . • 2.50 18.00 Tritoma Pfltzerii.strong per lOOO $50.00 1.00 6.00 Coralina ' 50.00 1.00 6.00 Macowani: 75.00 1.00 8.00 " Uvaria Gra'dlflora, str'ng per 1000 ••••....50.00 1.00 6.00 Valeriana Coccinea, 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 alba, 4-ln. pots... 1.00 8.00 Offlolnalis, 4-in. pots 1.00 8.00 HENRY A. DREER, (INCORPORATED) 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. 1905- Th E American Florist. 609 Are You Ready for Easter? The florist who is, will get and hold a lot of trade from the florist who isn't. We are shipping specialists; we grow our own flowers in our own greenhouses. We are ready as never before to take care of yOUr Easter Trade. May we send our Easter Price List to you? Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Qrowers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone Long Distance Central 879. Priced I00LB5.@8< ;200LBS.@74! 500L6l&7d STOCK 5IZES -4^ VlUeHM'S SEED STORE, 84-86 Randolph St., 1 4 Barolay St., CHICAGO. NEW YORK. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, PREPARED PALMS. Painted Pan Palm Leaves, from $12 50 per lOOO. Get our catalogue. Palm Fiber, Birch Bark, Cork Bark, Moss, Artificial Flowers, Vines, Leaves. All kinds of Palms. CLARE & SCHARRATH, 170 Madlion St., CHICAGO. Please mention the A me) ican FiUrisl zaUen writing. iiL^ Regan Printing House Large runs ol CATALOGUES Our Spsolalty. Write for Flguraa. 83-91 Plymouth Place. CHICAGO. P!ease mention the A merican Florist when writing. National Florists' Board of Trade, Offfloo: 66 Pino Stroot. N«w York. Credit Reference Book. A subscription to our Credit List will cost you SIO a year, and it may ■ave you 9100 the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful ac- counts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that are in arrears? Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Asparagus Plumosns, 60 CENTS PER STRING. Carnation Blooms and Rooted Cuttings. Good stocit. W. H. WATSON, Lapeer, HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANGY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorativ* Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are DAG- GER, SL50 and FANCY FERNS, Al quality, SI. 50 per 1000. Discount on lareer orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN CALAX, IlOO per 1000. Laurel Festooning, good and full, handmade do and 6o per yd. Green and Sphagnum Moss, SI. 00 per bbl. Sphagnum Most, 50o per bag; 5 bags, $2.00. Ivy Leaves, M.OO per 1000. Sprengeri, 35o and BOo per bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, 50c per bunch or string. Leucothoe Sprays, 81.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000. We also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies such as Tin Foil, Cut Wire, Corrugated Boies, all sizes, Folding Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors. All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves, Etc., Eto. Our stock is of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write fo onr price list. Orders by mail, telephone or telegraph will receive our most carefnl and prompt attention. L. D. 'Phone 2618 Main. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 8 and 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. ^ N.Lecakes&Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. Tal. No. 1 2 1 4 Madlaon Square Stands at Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & S4th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Oalax Leaves, Ferns and Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. Qrata and Brenze Salax Ltavti, 75c per 1000. FDR SGUTHERN WILD SMILAX (Whore quality la FIrat Conalderatlon) Write, Wire or Phone the Inlroduoera, Caldwell The Woodsman Co., Evergreen.Ala. New Crop Southern Wild Smilax now ready In limited quantities. George CotsonasStCo. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in alt kinds ol Evergreens. Fancy and Daggerl Ferns, Bronze and' Green Oalax. Phone IJOS Mad. Sq. Main Store. 45 W. 29 h St.. NEW VORK. THE KERVAN COMPANY, WHOLESALE DEALERS, All Deooratlng Evergreena, Calax, Leuoothoe, Mosaee, Eto. 20 W. 27th Street, NEW YORK. Tklefhone 1510 Madibon Sq. TO BUY OR SELL Advarttoe In THE AMERICAN FLORIST. HARDY CUT FERNS. Fancy, $150; Dagger, $1.25 per MIOO. Calax, Brilliant Bronze or Green, 76c per lOwS: $6.60 per case of 10,000. Laurel Featooning, haod-made, full sizes, 4c, 5c and 6o per yd. Made fmb dally from the woods. Send us your EASTER ORDERS Now and we will please you. Branoh Laurel, S5c per large bundle. Southern Wild Smilax, per 50-lb. case, 85.50. Laurel Wreathe and Prinoesa Pine Wreathe, made all sizea and prices. Prinoea Pina by the lb. and made into roping. Tell us your waots and we will name you prices. Tel. Office, New Salem, Mass. Mllllnglon,' Maaa. ^ S. HEADQUARTERS FOR "SUPERIOR QUAUIT' BRAND Wild Smilax 25, 35 and 50 pound cases Ctiicago Market quotations. ALWAYS ON HAND, AND IN ANY QUANTITY. NONE BETTER. E. F. WINTERSON CO., 45-47-40 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. 610 The American Florist. April 22, New Crop Cut Fancy and Dagger Ferns "^^y^pn;Z.S'^^^r;i:^^tr -BOOK NOW AND BE SURE OF A SUPPLY. — CROP SHORT THIS SEASON. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. E. H. Hunt WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." ye Wabash Ave CHICAGO Wbol^ale flower/\arK?fe Milwaukee. Aoril 19. Koses, Beauty, long, per doz. 3.00@l 00 " " med. " 2.00 " short " LOO " Liberty 4 00® 8 00 " Chatenay 4.00® .800 Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 8 00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 4 00® 8 00 •' Perle 4.00® 800 CarnationB 300® s.OO Smilax 13.50@I5.00 Asparagus sprays 2 00 Valley 2.00 Adiantum 1.50 Violets 75® 1.00 Callas 8 00®10.00 Romans, Paper Whites Z.OOfii 3.00 Harrisii 13 60@15.CO Tulips, Daffodils 3 00® 4 00 Pittsburg, April 19. Roses, Beauty, specials 25 00@^'> 00 " " extras l.'i OOtamOO " " No. 1 6 00@10.00 ordinary 300@5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00@,12 00 " Meteor 6 00® 8.00 Liberties 8.00@15 00 " Perle, Chatenay 3.00® 8 00 Carnations l.or® 3 00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4 00 Smllax 12..'iO@15.00 Asparagus, strings 36 00@50 i 0 Asparagus Sprengeri 2.0J@ 3 00 Lilies 6 00®12 00 Adiantum l.no® 1.50 Mignonette 1 00® 3.00 Daffodils 2 00® 3.00 CiNcruHATi, Aoril 19. Koses, Beauty, per doz 2.00® 6.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00@10.00 " Liberty 6.00@12.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 6 00@I2.00 Carnations : 3.00® 6 00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 60 00 Smilax 12.50®15.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Callas 13.50@I5.00 Asparagus Vlumosus and Sprengeri in bunches 35o per bunch Harrisii 12.50@15.00 Romans, narcissus 3 00 Violets 100 Msrguprites .5 J St. Louis, April 19. Roses, Beauty, long stem 4.00® 5.00 " " medium stem 2.00® 3.00 " " short stem... .75® 1.50 Bride, Bridesmaid 5.00® 8.00 Liberty 5.00® 8.00 Carnations 2.00® 4.00 Bmilax 16.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.50® 3.00 Plumosus 25.00®.50.00 Ferns, fancy per 1000, 2.50 Adiantum l.OO® 1.25 Lily of the valley 8.0C@ 4.00 Romans 3 00 Callas 12.60@16.00 Paper White narcissus 3.00 Easter lilies 12.5O@15.0O Cleveland, April 19. Roses, Beauty, per doz 1.00® 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00®l0.00 " Meteor 5.00®,12,00 Carnations 8 00® 5.00 Smllax 20.00 Asparagus, strings 2,=>.00ff)'.50.00 Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 Common ferns 2f0 Violets, single 3.i@ .75 " double 50® 1.00 Tulips 3 00a> 4.00 Sweet peas 50® 1.00 -HEADQUARTERS FOR WILD SMILAX FANCY FERNS, Valley, Roses, Carnations and all Seasonable Stock. Consignments of Fancy Stock Solicited. J. B. DEANUD, '•^JiTcAGo':'"' m Lono DIstanca Phona, Cantral 3155; Automatic 9922. »i»»»*^^*^^i I HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., [ •» •• Wholcsjilc Cut Flowers «•«• 46a Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. ! WILLIAM MURPHY, Wholesale Commission Dealer In Cut Flowers and Florists^ Supplies. ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS CARRIED IN STOCK. Send for Price List issued every Monday. WRITE, WIRE OR 'PHONE 128 E. 3d Street, CINCINNATI, 0. Day 'Phone M 9 10. Night 'Phone W 1191 R. Please mention the American Florist when writing, CHAS. CHADWICK COR. FULTON & LAGRAVE, Grand Rapids, Mich. WHOLESALE and RETAIL FLORIST. High-Grade Cut Blooms. Carnations, Roses, 'Moms, Violets, Etc. Choice Americaji Beauties a Specialty. Artistic Designs on Short Notice. Good Shipping Facilities to all Michigan Points. A TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. Please mention the A nierican Florist when writing. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses — American Beauties and a 1 kinds oJ Tea Roses at lowest prices. Triai orders solicited, HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral Company FANCY CARNATIONS and ROSES Pittsburg's Largest and Oldest \Vholesalers. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 604 Llhtrty Ave , PinSBUU, PA. Peter Weiland WHOLESALE FLORIS . Room 18, 128 E. Third St., CINCINNATI, 0. Haadquartara lor American Beauties and all leading varieties ol Roses and Carnations. All flowers sold at prevailing market prices. Orders received and filled at Qreentiousei 11 desired, by addressing < PETER WEILAND, New Castle, Ind. Please mention the Aynerican Florist when writing. JOnill WOLf, Wholesale and Retail Florist, SAVANNAH, GA. Paper White Narcissus and Roman Hyacinths. $2.00 per hundred, in any quantity. Long Distance Teleplione Connections. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone, Central 3284. igoj. The American Florist. 611 Eo^^ter Orcler*^. If is never too late to get your EASTER to us; we have the stock. EASTER PRICES. p„,„n American Beauties, ejtra lODg JSO.OO •' •■ 30-inoh 40.00 " " 2»-liioh 3000 " " 18 SOiEoh 25.00 " " short $6.00to)200 Liberties 6.00 to 15.00 Brides and Maids, loog. select 8.00 to 10 00 " ' good stocli 6.00 " " short stems 4.00 Valley, fine 3 00 to 4 00 Per 100 Carnations, large fancy $i.00 " good stocli 4.00 " coramoD. 3.00 1000 lots, our selection, 125.00 Longiflorum Lilies 12.50 to 15.00 Oalla Lilies 12.50 Galax per 1000, SI. 00 Adiantum 1.00 Asparagus Sprengeri per doz. , 35c " Plumosus, sprays 3.00 striugs 50.00 ORDERS filled. Telegraph Per ion Smilax 815.00 tollS.OO Ferns, fancy per 1000, 83.00 Narcissus and Romans 3.00 Violets, double .. 1.00 White Lilac, very fine. .per doz., 81.00 Tulips, double 4.00 to 5.00 single 3.0O Daffodils and Jonquils, doable 3.00 Leucothoe .75 Sweet Peas l.OO to 1.60 A. L. RANDALL COMPANY, 19 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Please mention ike A merica n Florist when writing. E.C.AMLING THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., % CHICAGO. I L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. 0 please mention Ihe American Florist when ■writing. SINNER BROS. Wholesale Growers fl||T CI nUfCDC end Shippers of UU I rLUvlCIld 58 WABASH AVENUE. CHICAGO, ILL With the Flower Telephone- Growers' Co. Central 3067 All telephone and telegraph orders given prompt attention. WIETOR BROS. ""•""" Cut Flowers Growers of All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 5t Wabash Ave, CHICAGO. Vaunhan & Sperry, Wholesale Florlsts« 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. tfllolesaleDealersand/> d rt^^^ ,^^^ Growers of tut Mowers GREENHOUSES; HIWSDALE. ILU GEO. REINBERG, •rs?« Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We will take care of your orders at reason- able prices. Prompt attention. SI Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Whol^ale power/larKj^ Chicago, April 19. Roses, Bsauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 5.00A> 6.00 20 to 24 " 2 50@3.00 15 to 18 " 2 00® 2.50 18 " 1.60 Liberty .-. 600@I5 00 " Chatenay 6 00@15 00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 600@13.00 " Golden Gate 6 00@10 00 " Gen'l MaoArthur B.OOff/iiaoo Carnations 3,00® 3 00 fancy 3.50® 5 00 Valley 2.00® 4 00 Asparagus Plumosus, per strine 25 to fOu sprays 2.00®6 00 " Sprengeri 3 00 Leucothoe sprays 100 Galax Leaves, Bronze, per 1000. 1.00 .15 Adiantum .. .... , 1.00 Fancy ferns.... per 1000 2.50® 3 00 Smilax 15.00@30.00 Wild smilax per case 6.00 Easter lilies... per 1000 S125 15.00 Callas 12.50@15.00 Paper Whites 3.00 Poet's narcissus 1.00 it IS good business policy ^ ^ ^ to mention the "^ «^ "^ American Florist J. a BUDLCNG Roses and Carnations A Specialty. 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWER of CUT FLOWERS PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Gut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. Extra Select t 500 30-inoh stems 4.ot) 24^inch stems 3.00 20- Inch stems 2.00 16-inch stems 1.50 12-inch stems 1.26 Short stems, $ .75 to 1.00 Per 100 LIBERTY $5.00 to 10.00 CHATENAY 6.00 to 10.00 MAIDS AND BRIDES 5.00 to 8.00 PERLE S.OOto 8.00 SUNRISE 5.00to 8.00 DNCLE JOHN 6.00 to 10.00 CARNATIONS 3C0to 4.00 CUT EASTER LILIES 15.00 Per dozen $3.00 All flowers are perleclly fresh and properly packed. No charge lor P. & D. on orders over $5.00. Please mention the American Florist when writing Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholssale Growers of and Dsalars I n Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35*37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove. III. O^IO.A.C;^0* Please mention the American Florist when writing, BUY YOUR Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies, WIRE DESIGNS at THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET, 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 612 The American Florist. April 22, The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPUES, WIRE DESIBNS. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. WELCH BROS. IS I»ro-v-l*xo© Street. All Variatira FLOWERS In Ssaaon. FANCY and OAOCER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinda. Long Distance Telepbone, 6268-6267 Main. GRAFTED ROSE STOCK. Now is the time to order for summer flowering KAISERIN and CARNOT, 2}i-iD0h pots, $15 00 per 100; J120.00 per 1000 OUR ROOT STOCK. KAISERIN, CARNOT, BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, 2ii-iuah pots, $4.00 per 100; KiS.OO per 1000. I have splendid plants of AMERICAN BEAUTY, clean and free from spot; S6.C0 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. W. H. EI.L.IOTT, Brighton, Mlass. ^.«.jt..i.,ii.i»..i.i>ii.,n^.i,,i>,fl..i..ii n,iiwii,,ii.iiL.ajL.ikJiui. I THE iJ.M.McGullough'sSonsGo. WHOLESALE FLORISTS AIiSO SUCCSBSOBS TO THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special attention given to Shipping Orders. 1 818 WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, 0. \ ro"P'ini"ir(r'i"i»Mr»i"U''U'n''^ H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist 1402 Pine St, ST. LOUIS, MO. C. a. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pine SL, ST. LOUIS» MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. Wbol^jale flower/\arK?fe BoBTON, April 18. Roses, Beauty, best 20.O0@25.0O " " medium 12.00@20.00 culls 6.00@8.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4.00® 6.00 " Extra 8.00@12.00 Liberty 1.00® 8.00 Carnations 1-60® 2.00 " Fancy 2.00® 3.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 3.00 Smilax 12.00@16.00 Adlantum 100 Asparagus 35.00@60.00 Violets 85® .50 Philadblphia, April 18. Roses, Tea 6.00® 8.00 " " extra 10.00@12.00 Liberty 15.00®30.00 " Queen of Edgely, extra 30.00@50.00 " " " firsts 15.00@25.00 " Beauty, extra 30.O0@6O.0O " " firsts 15.00@25.00 Carnations 6.00® 8.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 5.00 Asparagus , 25.00@50.00 Smilax 20.00@25.00 Violets, double 75® 1.00 Adlantum 75® 1.50 Gardenias 16® .20 Mignonette 2.00@ 3.00 Easter lilies 10.0fl@12.00 Callas 8.00®12.00 Bihtalo, April 18. Roses, Beauty 2.00@35.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor.. 2.00@10.00 Carnations 100® 4.00 Harrisil 10 00@12.50 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Asparagus, strings 40.00®50.00 Smilax 15 00(r/20.00 Adlantum 75@ 1.50 Lllium Longiflorum 10.00(ail2.BO Violets 20® .50 Pittsburg Florists' Excliange, WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies. 228 Diamond St., PITTSBURG, PA. Send for weekly price list and prices on large orders.. J. B. MURDOCH & GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 545 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURG. PA. RICE BROTHERS, 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Sopplles. Wild Smilax I ^'°^Jil.^^tt Shippers of choice Cut Flowers and Greens of all kinds. Try us. H. N. Bruns UlY OF THE VALLEY 1409-1411 West Madison Street, CHICAGO, ILL. R. C. HAYDEN, Sec»y and Treas. WM. J. MUTH, Manager. '"' PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. The finest cut LILIES, and every= thing in seasonable stock for the EASTER trade I5I6-I5I8 Sansom Street, Bell and Keystone Phones. Open 7:30 a. m. to 8 p. m. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Mictiigan Gut Flower Excliange. WM. DILCER, Mgr. Faitcy and Dagger Ferns, All Cut Flowers in Season. 38-40 Miami Ave. DETROIT. MICH. THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S COLOR CHART is now iicoepted as the standard in preparing color dosoriptions. by many foreign houses as well as in America. PRICE 15 CENTS POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago. D. WOOD BR3NT, BCOOSBSOB TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Choice Carnations. Any quantity. Prices very reasonable. Wire or write. Careful attention given shipping orders. B8-6o Wabasb Ave., CHICAQO. igos. The American Florist. 613 THE RELIABLE Commissioii House, Jos.S.Fenrich 48 W, 30111 St„ NEW YORK. Talephons 325 Madison Sq. YOlJNG & NUGENT Telephone 2006 MadisonSq! WhOlBSfllB FlOriSlSi CATTLEYAS, GARDENIAS. ROSES, CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- ties. With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants in oar packing department, we are in a position to guarantee out-of-town cnstomerswho place their orders with us that they will not be disappointed. J. K. ALLEN. yyholesale Commission Florist, 106 West 28th Street, ^f^'W ^VOIS^. American Beauties, Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Violets, SWr FtolivERs!*' °' Tal. 1 67 Madison Square. Opan avary day at 6 a. m. Talaphone No. 756 Madison Square. MOORE, HENTZ & NASH Wholesale Commission Florists, 66 and 67 West SSth St., NEW YORK CITY. Advice of sale note daily. Statement and check weekly. All consignments large or small receive the same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. MmEWILLIAM GHORMLEY, •M Dally Receiver and Shipper of Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. ; Ttliphonn 2200 and 2201 Madison Squart. JOHN YOUNG, Spaclal American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily of tlie Valley, Orchids and all SeaBonable Flowers. SI West 28th St., NEW TOSK. Telephone 1906 Madison Sqaure. Original Pioneer House— Established 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30th St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission Consignments solicited. Shipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone 626 Madison. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY John I. Raynor, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York Market. ADUNTUM CROWUNUM sold here exclusively. 49 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. 20 years' experieuce. Tel, 4878 Madison. JOHN SELIGMAN, WHOLESALE FLORIST 56 W. a6th street, NEW YORK. OPPOSITE N. T. CUT FLOWER CO, Everything in Cut Flowers. Consignments from growers solicited. Prompt returns. Best prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&SGhenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28ih Street, Cut Flower Exchange; New Telsphone No. W8 & 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^ale power/\arK?fe New Yoek, April 17. Roses, Beauty, best 10.00@30 00 " " mpedlum 300@10.00 eulls ].00(a 3.00 Liberty, best 10.00@3000 " " medium 3.00@10.00 " " colls 1 00® 2.0O Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate. 1 00® 8.00 Kalsetin, Carnot 1.50® 800 Carnations 2 00® 4 00 " fancy and novelties 4.00(S', S.OU Lily of the valley I 00® 3.0O Lilies 4.00® 800 Smllax 10 00@2o.00 Adisntum iiO® 75 Asparagus 20 00@60.0O Tulips 200® 4.00 Violets 40® 1.25 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. Receivers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. Consignments Solicitpd. A. L YOUNG & CO., ^5?.3 ""* 64 Wast 28th Street, Telephone 3559 Madison Sq. NEW YORK. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers 111 West 30th St., NEW YOBX. Telenhones 3870-3B71 Madison So. REPRESENTING EMINENT GROWERS. Julius Lang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. COMMISSION DEALER in FLOWERS Telephone 280 Madisok Square. The Only House Handling the Victory NEW RED CARNATION To be Disseminated 1906. Also a Comsplete ' ^ine of Choicest Rlowers. WHOLESALE FLORIST, ALEX.J.GUTTMAN, 62 West 29th Street, NEW YORK. Telephones: 1664-1665 Madison Square. N Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg., 6lh Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning, DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. CARNATIONS specialty. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Prompt Payment*. Established 1 ■• I . Alfred H. Langjahr, ''Z'r::.'}- Telephone 3924 Madlion S<) EDW. C. HORAN, 55 WEST 28TH STREET, Telephone 421 Madison Square. .NEW YORK. OUT FLOWERS AI WHOLESALE. 614 The American Florist. Ap7'il 22^ CUT FLOWERS OR DESIGNS will be Delivered for the Trade on Wire or Mail Orders in Best Qvalities and Prices. IAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN 1023. SIEVERS & BOLAND, Floral Artists, IS Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Hease mention the A merican Florist when writing, INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermann Bros. Co.^ FLORISTS, 241 Massachusetts Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. FUase mention the A merican Florist when writing, ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Ettabliihed 1873,. Bell. Lindell 676. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. DENVER. T he Park Floral Co. '•*-V.!^l''^"'^ DENVER, COLO. MILWAUKEE. C. C. PollwortI) Co. MILWAUKEE, ^VIS. Will take proper care of your orders in WISCONSIN. CHJCjtCO. E«UbllBh«d 1857. The Geo. Wittbold Go. 1667 Buckingham Place, CHICABO. Growers and importers. The oldest and leading honse in Central and Western United States. Decorative plants a specialty. Mail and Wire Orders Get Prompt attention. A. Gude & Bro. FLORISTS 1214 F St., WASHINGTON, D. C. KANSAS CITV. WILLIAM L. ROCK FLOWER CO. Kansas City, Mo. BUFFALO, N. Y. DETROIT. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS ^ Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MrCH. Artistic Designs, .jtjt.3t.gt ifigh Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Wbol^ale power/\arKj}5 St. Paul, April 17. Roses, Beauty, long, per doz. 6.00 " med. " . .2.00® 4.00 short " ..1.00® 1.50 " Liberty 6 00@12.00 " Chatenay 6.0C@10 CO Bride, Bridesmaid 6 00@10(0 " Gates and Ivory 6.00@10.00 " Perle 4.00® 600 Carnations 3.00® 5.00 Violets 1.00 Valley 3.00® 4.00 Romans, Paper White 3.00 Tulips, Daffodils 3 00 Sweet Peas .75 Callas 12.50 Harrlsii 15.00 Smilax 15.00 Sprengerl 2.00 Adiantum 1.00 MiNUEAPOLis, April 18. Roses, Beauty, long, per doz. 5.00 " " med. " 3.50 " short " .75® 1.00 Liberty 6.C0®12.00 Chatenay 4.0n@12.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 4,00(^\13 00 Meteor, Golden Gate 4.00(Sil2 00 Perle 4.00(f«10.00 Carnations... 4.1 0@ 5.00 Smilax 16.00 a 18.00 Asparagus sprays 2.00® 3 00 Valley 4.00 Adiantum I.5tf Common ferns per 1000 3 00 Callas 12.50 RomansVPaper Whites .........'.'.'.' 3.00® 4.00 Harrisli 12.60@16.00 Tulips, Daffodils 4.00 CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, .^- CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. AMERICAN FLORIST ADS -8* -3* -3"* Always do business Week days and every day Sundays and holidays All over the country At home and abroad NEW YORK. LEIKENS 7 East 33rd St., Near Waldorf-Astoria. Telegraph orders from any part of the country for Boxes, Flowers or Designs for deliveries at residences or steamers faithfully filled. WASHINGTON. Joseph R. Freeman, FLORIST, 612 lathSt. N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. ST. PAUL. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE LEADING FLORISTS OF THE N. W. Orders will be well cared for aDy^vbere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. GALVESTON. Mrs. Ghas. Eickholt, 2319 AVENUE HI, GAUVeSTON, TEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Designs, Decorations. Telephone 1087. All mail, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically filled. OMAHA. HESS&SWOBODA, FLORISTS, U15 Farnam Street, OMAHA, NEB. ■Phone 1601 and L. 1682. SPRINGFIELD. Mark Sitken FLORIST. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. SHIPPIHG LABELS £!! Cut Flowers #•• Printed in two colors on gummed fjaper; vour card, etc., in black and ear adopted by the S A. P. in red. Very .ittractive. Price per 500, $3.85; per 1000,84.50. Send for samples. ELECTRO OF THE LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., .CHICAQO. ^cndt /fjaJnln^ibTo,jO,C, 1905- Th E American Florist. 615 And Order Your EASTER STOCK From SINNER BROS. WHOLESALE GROWERS ^Q Wabash Ave, CHICAGO. TRY OUR STOCK-You will like it. TRY OUR SERVICE-You will want more of it, BULB STOCK LILIES ROSES CARNATIONS FERNS GALAX GREENS Please mention the American Florist when writing. KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation has always been that we All orders when others fail. All stock in season at Lowest Market Rates. Please mention the A metican Florist when writing. "FOLLOW THE FLAG" WABASH Summer Tours Write today for a Free copy of WABASH Summer Tour Book— 1905, outlining many very attractive summer vaca- tion trips, with rates, etc. Write us about any tour you may have in contemplation. We shall be glad to assist you. C. S. CRANE, O. p. & T. Agent, SI. LOUIS. F. A. PALMER, A. O. P. Agent, CHICAGO. Rose Plants 2V2-INCH POTS. Per 100 Per 1000 BRIDESMAID SHOO $25.00 BRIDE 3.00 25.00 GOLDEN GATE 3.00 25 00 IVORY 300 26.00 CHATENAY 3.00 25.00 GEO. REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wm. P. Craig L^^oJJe?^":! Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. I30S Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. EASTER PRICE LIST. American Beauties— Per doz. 30 to40-inoh $5.00 to J6.0D 24-lnoh 400 20-inoh 3 00 15-inoh a.OO 12-lnch 1.50 8-lnoh 1.00 Short 75 Brides Maids Per 100 Special A Stock. $9.00 to $10 00 Meteors f Select 6.00 to 8 00 Gates J Good Average... 5 00 to 6.00 Perles— Fancy 6.00 to 8 00 Medium 4.00 to 500 Roses— Our Selection 5. CO Liberty 10 00 to 1500 Carnations— Extra Fancy. . 5 00 Good average 3 00 to 4.00 Easter lilies— Select 18.50 to 16.00 Callas 12.60 to 15.00 Per doz. Lilac— Purple and white 1.00 to 1.50 Wild Smllax— No 1 Case, 25 lbs., $3.25. No. 3Caae. 50 1bs., 6.00. Per 100 Tulips— Double $4 00 to 15 00 single 3.00 to 4 00 Dalfodils-Double, Ex. Fine 3 00 to 4.00 Dutch Hyacinths 4 00 to 6.00 Valley 3 00 to 4.00 Asparatfus— per String 25 00 to 60 00 Sprays 3.00 to 4.00 ■"^ Spreniierl 4.00 to 6.00 Common Ferns, per lOCO, $3 .30 Galax... l.OOto 1.26 Smllax— Extra Heavy 15.00 to 18 00 Leucothoe 1.00 Adiantum l.OOto 150 Single Jonquils 50 to 1.0 Fortiet-me>nots 1.50 Pansles 100 Violets-Single .76 U.mhle 75(o 100 Sweet Peas 100 to 1.50 HEADQUARTERS FOR "Hard" Flowered Long Stem EasterLilies Telephone or Telegraph for Your Easter Wants at the Last Moment if Necessary. LF. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. BOSTON FERNS. Fine young plants, $10.00 per 1000. ZAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA $12.00 per lOflO Send Money Order on Little River, Fla. SOAR BROS.. Little River. Fla. GARDENIA PLANTS. (GRANWFLORA CAPE JESSAMINE.) Our leading specialty. Natural growing con- ditioDS here ideal; size tells its own story. Wc do not think they can be equaled elsewhere. 1- Sear, 18 to 24-tn., $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. lormant now and until February 26th. C. W, BENSON, Alvin, Tex. 100,000 Alternantheras. STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS. Brilliantiasima. the best deep red. 75o per 100; $6 00 per 1000. A. Nana yellow, 50c per 100; $4.00 per lOOO. P. Major, red, 50o per 100; $4.00 per 1000. Special prices on 5.000 or more. DAVIS BROS., Morrison, III. Many Electrotypes SUITABLE FOR Folders, Circulars and Catalogues FOR SALE BY THE AM. FLORIST. "'' "c^iSSSSS." "'' 616 The American Florist. April 22, The Seed Trade. =^ AMIRICAN SEED TRADE ASSOaATION. Chas. N. Pa^e, Des Moines, la., Pres.; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., First Vice-Pres.; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, CSec'yandTreas. Twenty-third annual convention at Alex- andria Bay, N. Y., June 20-88, 1905. Jf Everybody has Stowell's Evergreen to offer this spring. The onion set market is still dull. Most stocks are cleaned up and prices are low. Considering the poor potato market seed stocks are moving well. Good northern Ohios are quoted at 40 cents Chicago. Nests of ostrich eggs in the Easter- show windows of Vaughan 's Seed Store, Chicago, are attracting much attention. Funk Brothers, Bloomington, 111., report being well sold out on main crop seed corn. Early varieties are not mov- ing so well. Texas onion shippers claim their reports on this year's crop have been greatly exaggerated. The first carload from there was shipped this week. Asparagus rust has appeared in the Sacramento valley fields, California, and seriously affected the crop. The new section near Indio, Cal., is still free from such' attacks. Pasabena, Cal. — John Lewis Childs, of Floral Park, N. Y., is reported to have bought the C. A. Scharff Paradise Nursery tract of nine acres at South Pasadena, which will be laid out with drives, etc. C. H. Hovey, the nursery- man, will be in charge for the present. 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Co. Wholesale Seed Growers. SAN JOSE. CAUIF-ORNIA. Flease mention the A merican Florist when writing. WILU4MC. ELLIOTT 507 Broadway, NEWPORT, R. I. ORIGINATOR OF VALUABLE New Varieties of Sweet Corn Circulars on application. Correspondence aoltcited. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Growers of callas, freesias and other bulbs successfully produced in southern California are expecting good crops this season, the outlook just now being most favorable for both quantity and quality. One of the reliable pickle men said after the recent convention that the acreage in cucumbers this year would be considerably under that of a year ago Cheap pickle seed cannot be moved at any price. Muscatine, Ia. — J. E. Hoopes & Com- pany, the well known truckers, have gone into the seed growing business quite extensively, and a number of good contracts have been received for the present season. Buffalo, N. Y. — The Whitney-Noyes Company has been incorporated with a cash capital of $50,000. The firm will engage in the sale and purchase of farm and nursery land; the raising of timber and sale of seed and grain. Mattituck, L. I., N. Y. — 2. M. Lup- ton writes as follows April 7: "In re- gard to the prospects for cabbage and other seed crops in our section of the country, I may state that I think on the whole rather more than ten per cent of the cabbages have rotted during the winter. The condition is much better than it was a year ago and those that are coming out of the trenches in good shape seem to give fairly good promise of a crop. The cabbage seed acreage of Long Island is rather below the average and there is hardly a possibility of more seed being grown here this sea- son than will be required by the trade." Dutch Bulb Prospects. Hillegom, Holland, April 7. — Crops are looking promising so far, and if we do not get so much of the weather we are having at present the bulbs will turn out satisfactorily. It has been snowing the greater part of the day and if it continues until night there will be snow a foot deep, and all that on the hya- cinths which are in full bloom. "We want warm and dry weather. The Spring Business. F. Barteldes & Company, Lawrence, Kan. — Business this season has been fully as good if not better than last year. For a while we had to work days and nights to keep up with our orders and we are still very busy. The Steele, Briggs Seed Company, Toronto, Ont. — Our trade to date this year is very much in excess of the same date last year, partly owing to the ear- lier season and in a measure to the pros- perity of the country. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y. — Business this year up to April 1 has been a little better than last year at same date and is running well ahead this month. Italian Seed Crops. Advices from Naples state that since the middle of November there has been a succession of hard frosts almost with- out intermission, and owing to their un- usual severity during the past months they have caused great damage even to the less delicate plants. Flower Seeds. — The autumn sowing of these has suffered severely, and any quotations of prices which may be made are for prompt orders, but without any guarantee as to the quantities to be sup- plied. Onion. — English seedsmen are so much dependent upon Italian growers for the Tripoli and Improved Silver- skinned types, that they will regret to learn that the crop will be short all round. Cauliflower. — The breadths put out for seed supply have specially suffered, and it is anticipated that not more than a fourth of the plants will yield seed. Garden Beans. — Here again will be a great shortage of crop, and no hope of improvement. — Gardeners ' Chronicle. Customs Decisions. The following are abstracts of the decisions of the United States Board of General Appraisers promulgated April Oenamental Leaves, Etc. — Certain leaves of areca, asparagus, isolepls, fern, etc., which had been dyed, preserved and orna- mented, were held to have been properly classified as ornamental leaves under para- graph 425, tariff act of 1897. Certain sea moss was held to be dutiable as an unenu- merated manufactured article under section 6 as claimed by the Importers, the Botanical Decorating Company, Chicago. Dill and Faeslet Seeds. — The board sustained the contention of the importer, Harry Hawley, Galveston, Tex., that certain dill and parsley seeds should have been classified under paragraph 548, tariff act of 1897, relating to aromatic seeds which are drugs. The Free Seeds Distribution, The congressional distribution of seeds is an example of misdirected and pernicious paternalism in the government to which the Outlook desires to call the attention of Its readers. It is a free distribution of seeds and plants in the nature of a present from members of congress to their constituents. The appropriation of 1901 was $170,000 ; In 1903 it had grown to $270,000 ; this year the appropriation tor the next fiscal year is $290,000. The distribution includes not only garden seeds, but flower seeds, bulbs, shrubs, grape-cuttings, trees and plants. These seeds, trees, etc., are sent free through the mails on the franks of the congressmen. It is thus impossible to ascertain how much the transportation costs. The Agricultural Department refuses to disclose the weight, and it may be that no record of It is kept. If the weight could be obtained, the actual expense to the postal serv- ice could be accurately estimated — for such matter is carried at the rate of one cent for each two ounces. Accord- ing to the last report of the Secretary of Agriculture, the department sent out 40,000,000 packets of seeds. It is the usual practice of the department to put five pack- ets of assorted seeds in one mail package. This would mean 8.000,000 separate pieces of m'ail. If these mail packages average four ounces in weight, at a conservative esti- mate, the postal revenue the government loses is at least $160,000. In addition to this there must be charged against this gift enterprise the clerical and other work In- volved in it. It is therefore sate to say that the federal government spends over halt a million dollars a year in order to enable each congressman to send to each of his constituents a few garden seeds, most of which can be bought in the open market. The whole thing is a development of clap- trap, country, political engineering and log- rolling. The seeds are used by the congress- men as a cheap bid for favor ; they do not conserve the purpose under which the dis- tribution was begun, and the distribution should be abandoned. It is creditable neither to the congressmen concerned, to the con- stituents whose favor is sought for In such a petty way, nor to the Department of Agri- culture, which is doing such highly creditable work in original investigation and instruc- tion.— The Outlook, April 8, 1905. Utica, N. Y.— The Florists ' Club have nominated officers and will hold an elec- tion May 4, at which time a banquet will be given in connection. igos. The American Florist. 617 My Specialties EASTER Everything in Fancy Cut Flowers. ORCHIDS S SPECIALTY. Fancy Valley, Violets, Beauties, Tea Roses, Carnations, Callas, Easter Lilies, and all Miscellaneous Stock. A Large Stock of Wild Smilax, Asparagus, Adiantum, Common Ferns and all Decorative Material Always on Hand. Also a fine line of Novelties in Florists' Supplies. II you want tha BEST at any TIma, or all Ihs Time, aand lo CHSS. W. NcKELLAR, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Long Distance Phane. Central 3598. Au omatic. 3623. FOR QIICK SERVICE Send Me Your Hurry Ip Orders. GOOD SUPPLY OF ALL Cut Flowers and Greens. SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS TUBEROSES. Dwarf Pearl, flrst-cliiss, strong bulbs, per 100, $1.00; per 1000, S8.00. Dwarf Pearl, medium size, per 100, 60o; per 1000, S4.S0. GLADIOLUS. All strictly first size bulbs. Per 100 1000 Auifusta, pure white, blue anthers $3.00 $36.00 Brenchleyensls. Intense sciirlet 1.35 11.50 Geres, pure white, spotted purplish rose 1.25 10.50 Mme. Moneret. delicate rose color 1.50 12.50 May, pure white, flaked rosy crimson.. 1.50 13.50 Vaughan's XXX Florist Mixture. This mixture is made up from named white and light varieties and mixtures of light colors only. Per 100, $1.75; per 1000, $15.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO. NEW YORK. Seed Bags FOR THE TRADE We manufacture a full line in Manilla, White, Amber or Colored Laid Papers. Also print in quantities. Samples on application. Send list of requirements for estimate. XHE Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURC, MASS. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers op GARDEN PEAS and BEANS For the Wholesale Trade. Grand Rapids, • Mich. It is good business policy to mention The... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser Van Zanten Brothers, ROYAL NETHERLANDS BULB NURSERIES AND EXPORT TRADE HILLEGOM, HOLLAND. Wholesale growers of the leading sorts of HYACINTIIS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS, CKUCUS SPIRAEAS. GLADIOLUS, PAEONIAS, Etc., Etc. We further aslc your attention to our superior quality and special prices of FRENCII BULBS, ROMAN HYACINTIIS PAPcR WHITE OR., ETC. Ask quotations from our traveler MR. G. HYLKEMA. Care ol Messrs. Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St., New York. Who also will send you on demand, catalogue and special prices of all Holland Bulbs and Plants. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS LEONARD Writ* for Prices. WB AKB HEADQUARTERS Poji Flower Seeds ONION SETS. eCibs Seeds for present requirements ready to ship. Contract orders for delivery after harvest 190& are being booked now. Beans, Peas and Garden Seeds. Write fob Prices. CO. CHICAGO. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANIIQ High Grade, Plump and RnRUw Absolutely Fresh Seed. 100for40o; lOOOtorSaOO; 13,(00 for 180.00. Your money back 11 not satisfactory. Sample free if you mean business. Carnation Seed hand hybridized, 1-16 oz., for. $3.00 The above Carnation Seed is very oboice, embracing an assortment of over forty va- rieties, and should bloom about four months from planting. Burbank't Shasta Daisy, 1 oz tt.OO New Nasturtium, Jupiter, 1 lb 50 Pansy Calif >ruia Giant, 1 oz l.UO Ipomoea. Heavenly Blue, 1 oz lO Cosmos, mammoth mixed. 1 oz 35 Pop y Maid of the Mist. 1 oz 20 Petunia California Giant, 116 oz 3 00 Alt the above seeds are grown in California, and you know what that means when it comes to vitality. I else grow choice flower seed on future contraol. CLENDALE, CALIFORNIA. F. 6ILMAN TAYLOR, Telegraph Code or THE Am. Seed Trade Association $2.00 In either stiff or flexible cover. Address orders to AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO. Established I68O1 Cable Address: Jaorolland, Nlmes. lACQUES ROLLAND NIMES, France. Seed Merchant & Grower Special Cultures of Phlox. Grows on Contract at Very Moderate Prices. Wholesale catalogue free on deraund. Those visiting the Continent are invited to visit my establishment. SEED GROWERS Field, Sweet and Pop Corn, Cucumber, Melon and Squash Seed. Write us before placing contraiits. We have ruperlor stock seed and can furnish you good seed at reasonable prices. Address A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA. IOWA. Alfippirsn Always do business ", y } Week days and everyday florist Sundiiys and holidays . J All over the country *Sf ••^^ /iQj At home and abroad. 618 The American Florist. April 22, \ AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. E. \y. Kirkpatrick.McKinney, Tex.^Pres.; C. L. Watrous, Des Moines, la., Vice-Pres. ; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirtieth annual convention. West Badea Springs, Ind., June 14-16, 1905. J Visited San Francisco, Cai-. — B. L. Elliott, of Pittsburg, Pa. Dr. J. T. Williams, of Dunkirk, N. Y., editor of the Grape Belt, died April 10. There is noticeable a very general movement in favor of extended and bet- ter parks. A NtTRSEBYMAN of Fort Dodge, la., says that the 17-year locusts are due in that state this year. The California laws regarding inspec- tion of nursery stock are very strenu- ous, and especially so against Florida grown products. A fine retail order of $50 ■worth of choice plants from that state was cremated by the Los Angeles county horticultural commissioners March 25 while the owner stood by and watched the job. Monterey Cypress. Ed. American Florist:— I would like some information re- garding the care of Monterey cypress in the state of Wisconsin. Can I plant them in open ground about June 1 or would it be better to put them in pots in the ground and take them up in the fall? The trees are three feet high. What kind of soil and what temperature do they require? R. K. The Monterey cypress is found only near Monterey, California, and nearby islands, and will endure very Uttle frost. I have seen trees eighteen inches in diameter killed by 14° of frost. It is a beautiful tree, dark green foliage, very dense, and a very rapid grower, often making two growths a year in Cali- fornia. I have measured single growths from ei^ht feet to twelve feet. I would advise your Wisconsin correspondent to grow his in tubs and put in greenhouse during the winter, not transferring to the open air before June 1st. We have tried nearly all of the California coni- fers and have not found a single one that would endure the winters of north- ern Illinois. Thos. H. Douglas. Newport, B. I. trade very brisk. A splendid week to look back upon is everybody's report of the past six days. The weather has been perfect, and both large order business and re- tail counter trade has been very active with the seedsmen. The frost is about out of the ground, and, although the soil is not yet wholly settled much early planting is being done. Potatoes, oats, grass seeds, sweet peas and onion sets are going into the ground fast. As stated weeks ago, everything bids fair for the best season we have had in years, not only with the seedsmen, but in every branch of the agricultural and horticultural trade. Our florists have had a busy week and are now look- ing forward and preparing for the Easter business which even now is be- ing talked of as a large trade. notes. Charles E. Wheeler has been here in the interest of the Bowker Insecticide Company of Boston, Mass. Their prepa- rations such as boxal, pyrox, etc., have fast gained in popularity and sales here; and every succeeding season sees more interest in the spraying of trees and other vegetation. Carl Jurgens and wife have gone on a two weeks' visit south, and will re- turn in season for the marriage of their son, Carl Jurgens, Jr., to Miss Florida Hubbard, April 10. Their daughter, Mrs. Parker, is here from Providence to remain until their return. William C. Elliott has issued a very attractive circular describing those new varieties of sweet corn that he can offer for sale the coming season. Mr. Elliott has for years labored over sweet corns and certainly has some very fine sorts. The first prize of $15 for twelve blooms of American Beauty roses, awarded by the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society at their recent spring exhibition, went to Arthur Griffin, gar- dener to Commodore E. T. Gerry at Seaverge. Alexander Adam will take charge of the glass and gardens at Oakland Farm for Alfred G. Vanderbilt. Mr. Adam has been for many years head gardener to Eben D. Jordan at Chiltonville, Ply- mouth, Mass. F. W. Creighton, representing Henry A. Dreer of Philadelphia, spent a few hours with us last Saturday. Mr. Creighton reports trade better than for several years especially in the south. Gardeners and caretakers of grounds, etc., state that the season, so far as EVERGREENS «ssortmV specialties — White Pine, Hemlock and Large tvergreens. Spring List for details. Andorra Nurseries, Wm. Warntr Harpar, Prop. CHESTNUT HILL, PA. » THE MOON For J Trees, Shrubs, Vinea Your I and Small Fruits. Daaoilptive ninstrated C&talogne Fie* THH WM. H. MOON CO. Morrlsvlllii. Pn. 700,000 Gal. Privet Per 100 1000 3 7rs.,2H to 3 ft., estra heavy i3.25 S28.00 3 yrs., 8 to 2}< ft., well branched 2.50 23.00 3 yrs., 18 to 24 In., " " 2.00 15.00 Syrs., 12 tol8in.,.4 toSbranches 160 10.00 2 yrs., 3H to 4 ft., very heavy 3 00 25.00 2 yrs., 2V4 to 8 ft., well branched 2.25 18 00 2 yrs., 2 to 2H ft., " " 2.00 15.00 2yrs.,2 to2H ft., StoObrancbes 1.50 10 00 2yrs., 18 to24 1n.,5to8 " 1.50 10.00 1 yr., 14 to 20 in., 2 to 4 " 1.25 7.00 1 yr.. lOto 14!n.,lto2 " 1.00 5.00 Cuttings, strong .76 Tree f orm , 3 yrs. , heads 4 to 5 feet 25c each All the above plants have been transplanted and cut back except one year, which makes them a clean, good stock. Parties wanting 5,000 or over, will write and get better rates. River View Nurseries J. H. O'HACAN. UTTLE SILVER, N. J. being able to clear up places is con- cerned, is at least two weeks behind last spring. M. Steele of the- Rhode Island College of Agriculture has been in this part of the state for several days, tak- ing samples of fertilizers for the yearly tests that are made by the state. F. L. Zeigler has had an especially good run the past week on funeral orders; he has been receiving some very fine pansies and violets. X. Lake Geneva, Wis. The Lake Geneva Gardeners and Foremen's Association have decided to hold a flower show November 3 and 4. At their last regular meeting a paper was read by A. Johnson, gardener to R. T. Crane, on the propagation and growing of carnations. Another paper on the forcing of vege- tables was read by A. J. Smith, gar- dener to John J. Mitchell. Both papers were interesting and instructive and were well received by the thirty-six gardeners present. John Tipladt, Sec'y. St. Louis, Mo. — Edw. L. Loyet had an attractive opening at 918 North Kings Highway April 13. NOTICE. W. van Kleef & Sons Wholesale Growers of Nursery Stock. BOSKOOP, HOUt-AND, Beg to announce that their representative, W. van Kleef, Jr., is again in America calling on the trade. Ail correspondence during April and May, care Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St., New York. Please mention the American Florist when writing, CALIFORNIA PRIVET CHEAP 100,000 well grown plants, 3 to 4 feet, selected, f4.00 per ISO Sa.OO per 1000. VA to 3H feet, 7 or more branches, J2.50 per 100; $17.50 per lOOO; 20 to 30 in., 5 or more branches, S2.00 per 100 113.00 per 1000. 18 to 24 in. , light, 2 years, 3 or more branches, %\ 50 per 100, 27.00 per 1000. All of the above boxed, f. o. b. here. For car or large lots write before p)acing your orders. CHAS. BI.ACK, Hlg;ht8town, N. J. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Beautiful Grounds* An Illustrated Manual containing suggestlona on Lawn Making, Planting and care of Shrubs and Trees, with names and descriptions of varie- ties hardy and of merit. Also information regard- ing Landscape Plans, Topographical Surveys, etc. A book you will often refer to. Send for It to-day. Free on application. Peterson Nursery, b03 W. Peleraon Ave., Chicago. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, ^norial Hffor' clematis, liuum auratums, 0|Jcliial UIICli SLOXINUS and BESONIAS. CLEMATIS, 2 years old, No. 1. Per 100 JaokmanI, 2 years old. No. 1 Slt.00 20c each in smaller quantities. Hanryll, 2 years old. No. 1 18.00 20c each in smaller quantities. Mme. Edward Andra, 2 years old, No. 1.... 19.00 21o each in smaller quantities. CLEMATIS, 2 years old. No. Wi. Per 100 JaokmanI, 2 years old. No. IK $12.00 15c each in smaller quantities. Hanryll, 3 years old, No. IW 12.00 loc each in smaller quantities. Mma. Edward Andra, No. IH 15.00 )7c each in smaller quantities. LILIUM AURATUMS. Per 100 Sound, medium sized bulbs $4.00 5o each in smaller quantities. Medium to large bulbs 5.00 6c each in smaller quantities. GLOXINIAS, large sized In fine condition, four separate colors 4.00 5c each in smaller quantities. BEGONIAS, Tuberous Rooted, small bloom- ing bulbs, $8.00 per 1000 1.00 V. H. HALLOCK A SON, Quaana, N. Y. jgo5. The American Florist. 619 Hardy Roses Fine 3-year field-grown Gen. Jacqueminot, Magna Chatta, La Prance, Crimson Rambler, etc., first size, 12o; second size, 7o: Crimson Rambler XXX. 20c; largs flowered Clematis, finest pur- ple, lavender, white and red sorts, 2-year, 18e; 1-year. 9o; extra 3-year, 30o. Clematis Panlou- lata, 2-year strong, 10c. Ampelopsis VeltchI, 10c. American Ivy, 8c; Honeysuckle, Hall's, etc., 8c; Hydrangea, P. C, 1' c; splendid tree shaped specimens, 30c. Golden Clow, strong roots, 4c. Hardy Phlox, finest named sorts, 8c. Peonies, finest varieties, 12c: Iris, finest Japanese and German, lOo: Hardy Shrubs, in the leading varieties, Althaeas, 10c; Berberry, Purple Leaved, etc., lOo; Deutzias, lOo; Japan Quince, 8o; Spiraeas, lOo; Weigelias, etc., 10c. Everythingoffered is strong. 3-jear, field-grown, unless otherwise noted. Fruit and ornamental trees, etc., priced on application. PacKing free for cash. W. H. SALTER, Please niinthm tiir A nu-i uaii noi IS ROCHESTER. N.Y. 7^£6 Fruit Trees, Small FrnltajOmamentBl Trees, Everffreens and Shrubs, shade Trees, llardy Boses, llardy Plants. CUmbeni, etc. The Diost complete collections lu this country. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louis. 102 prizes New York State Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt. Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N. T. Drawer iou V Established 65 Tesrs. Piease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Silver Ribbon Grass The new hardy perennial. The finest ornamental grass to be had — perfectly hardy can be used indoors and out, grows rapidly and does not turn green or run to seed. Strong field-grown roots, 16c each by mail, postpaid. $1.26 per dozen; $8.00 per 100 by ex- press, charges not prepaid. Can fill orders at any time. Terms cash with orders. James Vick's Sons, ROCHESTER, N. Y. fUase mention the A merican Florist when wriltiig. THE Tottenham Nurseries.LTo Eitablished 1872. A. M. C. VAN DER ELST, Managing Director. Dedemsvaart, (Holland.) Headquarters for Hardy Perennials famong which are the latest and choicest) 13 acres devoted lor growing this line as Anemone, Aster, Campanula, Delphinium, Funkia Hemerocallis, Hepatica, Incarvillea, Iris, Peonies, Phlox decus- sata, and sufruticosa. Primula, Pyrethrum, Tritoma, Hardy Heath, Hardy Ferns. Also 6 acres Daffodils, 12 acres Conifers, (specially young choice varieties to be grown on), 3 acres Rhododendrons (also the best American and Alpine varieties), 2 acres Hydrangeas. We malie it a point to grow all latest novelties in these lines. Ask for catalogue. 50,000 Extra Choice Cal. Privet. PcrlOO KXW S years, 2 to 2H ft., very heavy S!.00 J18.00 3 years, VA to 3 ft., well branched.... 1.50 13.0n Syeers, 1 to IW ft., well branched.... 1.00 9.00 Cash with order. Packing free. Prompt ship- ment. 3,000 plants and up at 10 per cent, less for cash. ATLANTIC COAST NURSERIES, Office: 606 Fourth Ave. ASBURY PARK, N. J. ORDER L NOW HARDYSHRIIBS,RAMBLERS SPRING SALES and HYBRID ROSES Doz. 100 ^ ye^afold'! .''.^.':''."'':. .!"".'.'. tum S15.00 HERMOSA, strong, 2-year old.... 2.25 16,00 CLOTHILDE SOUPERT, strong „ ,„ ^ field plants l-S" '".OO AMERICAN BEAUTY, Own roots 1.50 10.00 KAISERIN AUG. VICTORIA.... 2.C0 15 00 PAUL NEYRON, budded 2.00 15.00 LA FRANCE, budded 2.00 15.00 MME.PLANTIER, own roots 1.50 10.00 TREE ROSES, H. P. sorts 5.00 40.00 Crimson Rambler.. 6.00 50.00 CRIMSON RAMBLERS, strong, 3-year old No. 1 2.00 15.00 3-year old. No. 2 1.50 10.00 Strong, 3-year old, No. 1 2 50 18.00 H. P. ROSES, grafted 2-year-old, dormant, Perle .des Blanches, Capt. Christy, Fisher Holmes, General Jacqueminot. Mme. Gabriel Luizet, Magna Charta Mrs. John Laing, Dlrich Brun- ner, etc., all at 1.50 11.00 FLOWERING SHRUBS. AZALEA MOLLIS, mixed kinds, 20 buds 40 4.00 30.00 Doz. 100 HYDRANGEA panioulata grandi.. Bushy fleld-grown, 12 to 18 inches 1.00 8.00 Standard hydrangeas, bushy tops 3 00 Each Doz. 100 DEUTZIA GRACILIS, pot- grown for 7-inch pots $.15 $1.50*13.00 fleld-grown 3 to 4 ft., strong and bushy 3.50 25.00 DEUTZIA LEMOINEI, pot- grown for 7-inch pots 40 3.50 25.00 Doz. 100 CLEMATIS lACKMANI, 2-vear- old $2.50 $20.00 CLEMATIS JACKMANI, 3-year. old 4.50 35.00 CLEMATIS JACKMANI, in ast'd Icinds. 3-year-old 3.50 25.C0 AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI, 3 to 4 ft, heavy ... 2.00 16.00 AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI, 2 to 3 ft. heavy 1.75 14.00 ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO, 3 to 4 ft., heavy 3.50 BOX TREES (Buxus Sompsrvlrens). New importation, just arrived in fine con- dition. Standard or Tree Shaped, stems about 3^i feet, crowns 3 feet in diameter, each $4.00 Bush Shaped, very fine bushy plants. 18 to 20 inches high, each 1.00 3V» feet high, each 3.00 3H feet high, each 4.00 Pyramidal Shaped, fine shapely trees, 3 feet high, each 2.50 3!4 feet high, each 3.00 4 feet high, each 4.00 PEONIES. In casa loU. We have this ve ar seourcil a fine lot of Paeonia Chincnsis in fancy named sorts, suitable for Florists' use, all young roots, one year from divisions and with three to five eyes. These cases contain 67 double white. 66 double pink, 67 double red, each sort named. 200 roots in all. We offer them at the low price of $20 00 per case, or 3 cases for $55.00. We cannot break cases at these prices. In Saparato Colors. Strong roots, aver- aging 3 to 5 eyes. Doz. Double red and crimson $150 Double white 160 Double pink i-25 Double, all colors mixed 1. 00 DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS 1. 00 SHASTA DAISY, 3-inch pots 75 100 12 00 12.00 10 00 8.00 7.00 6.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, III. RHODODENDRON MAXIMUM And other Broad-Leaved EVERGREENS by the car load J _a or in smaller quantities. ^ Ornamanlal TREES, SHRUBS and ROSES In great varlaly. : HERBA- CEOUS PERENNIALS by tha thousand. See our Special Herbaceous Catalogue and Wholesale Trade List. Send for them now. BAY STATE NURSERIES, Nortii Ablngton. Mass. New Dahlias of Proved Merit. Embracing a complete set of 1 2 Now Century Dahlias; 25 New Cactus Dahlias; New Collarette Dahlias; New Clant-Flowsred Dahlias; New Fancy Dahlias; New Decorative Dahlias; New Show Dahlias; New Single Dahlias. In all 38 of the most wonderful Single Dahlias ever produced, and 44 oi the grandest Double Dahlias. .. ■ v, n " j All exquisite in form, shape and coloring; free bloomers and Money Makers. Faithfully. and truthfully described in our new Illustrated descriptive catalogue, mailed free upon request. L. K. PEACOCK, Inc., Atco, N. J. DAHLIA KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA: The Best White Dahlia In Existence. My own importation. Icon- trol the entire stock of it. Flowers double, of the purest white, 4 to 5 inches in diameter. A wonderful bloomer. Stems, 12 to 18 inches long. Plants 3 to 3V4 feet high. The finest plants from cuttings. Good strong stock from 2H-inch pots, $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Delivery May 1st. Orders filled in rotation. Early booking suggested. Highly commended by the American Institute and the >ew York Florists' Club. Address A. L MILLER, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. For florists' use, spring or fall delivery. We import to order. Let us appraise your wants. Bulbs and Plants. AUOIST ROLKER & SONS, 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK, P. 0. Box 752 SUCCESSFUL SELLERS AM the raccaifol frowen who adyertlic laJfJtJfJfJ^JfJfJ^ _THB AMBRICAN FLORIST. 620 The American Florist. April 22, 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, 429 Sixth Ave., New York; Robfc Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- ia ; or to the American Florist Co. , Chicago^ ^ Life is mostly froth and bubble. Two things stand like stone — Kindness in another's trouble. Courage in your own. At Fhiladelpliia. Twenty-six gunners faced the traps in the semi-monthly target shoot at the Florists' Gun Club April 11, at Wissin- oming. Most of the marksmen made fair scores, but considering the ideal conditions for shooting, the forty scores or better in the club shoot were decid- edly small. The veteran John Brewer reappeared after an absence of six years from the local traps, and led in the club shoot by breaking 45 out of 50 targets. Mc- Carty finished sec6nd, with 43, leading Class A. Depew led Class B with 41, and Beavan Class C with 32. Scores: Club shoot, 50 targets, class classifi- cation— Brewer, 45; McCarty, 43; San- ford, 41; Harrison, 41; Depew, 41; F. Coleman, 40; Stevens, 39; Kiplong, 39; Titlow, 39; Smith, 39; Shew 38; Harley, 37; Mack, 35; Bryan, 34; Bell, 34; Emerson, 33; Beavan, 32; Flick, 32; Hyslop, 31; Terry, 31; Chadbourne, 30; Wilson, 30; Holt, 26; Haywood, 29. Special sweepstake event, 10 targets — Chadbourne, 7; Beavan, 7; Hyslop, 7; Mack, 7; Thomas, 2; Depew, 8. Event No. 2, 10 targets — Stevens, 10; Harrison, 8; Bell, 7; Shew, 7; Jones, 7; Flick, 6; Westcott, 8; Haywood, 8; Emerson, 8; Titlow, 7. Event No. 3 — Brewer, 10 ; F. Coleman, 10; Sanford, 8; McCarty, 8; Harley, 6; Chadbourne, 7; Beavan, 7; Stevens, 8; Harrison, 8; Bell, 3; Jones, 8. Event No. 4, 10 targets — Depew, 10; Sanford, 10; Chadbourne, 8; Harley, 8; Jones, 8; F. Coleman, 9; McCarty, 8; Bell, 3; Beavan, 7. Shoot-ofE of ties, miss-and-out — Brewer, 8; Stevens, 7; Sanford, 4; Depew, 2. San Francisco. MAEKET OVERSTOCKED — PRICES LOWER. There has been such a great quantity of stock coming into the market the past week that prices have taken quite a slump. There is a very large cut of roses coming in, in fact, there are more roses in the market at present than there has been for many months past. As a rule, the majority of the stock is of indifferent quality. Carnations, too, are becoming a drug and can be had at almost any price. The extremely warm weather has not improved the quality of the bloom either. A great lot of Enchantress arriving are decidedly oflt" color, as are Lawson. Bed carnations are not overplentiful, but there is prac- tically no demand for them. By the way, a number of our leading growers are complaining about the non-receipt of this year's novelties from the east- ern specialists. The writer knows one grower who placed an order a year ago for some novelties, and as yet they have not been shipped. I have heard many similar complaints. There are plenty of outdoor tulips and of fairly good quality coming in, but bulboiis stock of all kinds is moving slowly. Great quan- tities of outdoor roses are having a depressing effect on the market also. Ferns, smilax and all greens are scarce and bringing good prices. It seems that there is going to be a marked scarcity of greens for Easter. Harrisii still continue in ample supply and hold out at fair prices. Sweet peas are not as plentiful as in former years. For some reason they seem very backward this season and many more could be used if in supply. We note very few of the newer varieties, the growers still clinging to the older standard varieties. There is a good opening for some grower to take up the magnificent new sweet peas next season, and why not, when they are as easily grown as the old discarded varieties? The meeting of the Pacific Coast Hor- ticultural Society held Saturday, April 8, to discuss the question of ' ' Japan- ese Competition," was one of the most largely attended and enthusi- astic in its history. The writer noted a marked absence of retail florists. We must have the retailer with us strongly to attain our purpose, and it is to be hoped that they will appear more numerously than on Saturday night. The committee appointed to look into the matter made a very exhaustive report, which was well received. H. Plath, state vice-president of the S. A. F., addressed the members and made a most convincing argument on the subject, "Japanese Competition." He showed much thought and study on the question and urged the different horticultural societies throughout the state to co-operate in a petition to their representatives in Congress for the exclusion of Japanese labor. Notices have been sent to all the members to be present at the next meeting, when the matter will be further discussed. The meeting which was held April 3 at the offices of P. C. Meyer & Company, the wholesale florists, for the object of forming an association for the mutual benefit of all the wholesale growers, was well attended by most of the grow- ers. The object of the meeting was discussed and the following committee was appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws: Sidney Clack, of Menlo Park; H. Plath, of Colma; P. C. Meyer, of Burlingame; L. Ferrari and K. Schwerin, of San Francisco. The com- mittee met on April 5 and decided to call a general meeting after Easter, when the constitution will be submitted to the members. All growers of cue flowers are requested to be present. It is for the benefit of all, so we look for a good attendance at the next meeting. The thanks of the growers in general should be extended to P. C. Meyer for his untiring efforts to make this organization a permanent one. Perhaps the most elaborate display of funeral work ever seen in California was at the funeral of the late Mrs. Stanford last week. Prominent among the vast array of floral designs was a massive reproduction of the memorial arch of the university. It was an enormous affair and was splendidly exe- cuted by Pelicano. Mills had a very large design representing the chapel. Sievers had several magnificent designs composed of cattleyas. Many of the pieces were so large that the florists in town had to go to Palo Alto to make them on account of being unable to get them into the express cars. The Garden City Pottery Company is making quite an extensive addition to its plant owing to the increasing demand for their flower pots. The citizens of the town of San Rafael are making great preparations for their flower carnival to be held in May. It is proposed to make it the finest in the history of the city. Frank Hutchinson is now head gar- dener at the Taylor estate at Menlo Park, succeeding J. Brown. Norma. NEW CROP Fancy Ferns Now Ready. iss,ooo DAGGER FERNS Ready Nay I. ONE DOLLAR PER THOUSAND. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. ■■ aaa^ ^^^iH^B^B ^^^B MH^^^^^M a^^iBi^iB ■■■•<■■■ ■■■^■^■"^^ igo5. The American Florist. 621 We Want to Move Variety. Kentia Belmoreana Size 3V4 4 Height 12-14 15-17 24-26 34 36 46 50 29 30 32-36 84-38 48-56 11-13 26-30 30-34 38 42 10-12 16-20 trs. trs. trs. trs. Leaves 5-6 5-6 (1 li 6 6-7 Ii K 7 6 (t l( 10 7-8 6 ]; 1' single." 7 8 10 2 5-6 6-7 3 3)4 7 4-5 7 8 7-8 8 10-12 Ficus Elattica 4 5 Araucaria Excelsa 4 5 2-3 3-5 " Compaota ... 6 6 3-5 3 Cocot Weddi-lliana 3 Pandanus Utiiit 3 " 5 " 6 Variety Size Poa Triv. Var., for ferneries. ..3 Crotons 3 4 Cibotium Scheidii 6 '■ 7 Adiantum Cuneatum 2 3 4 5 Dncsena Fragrans 4 Eaah Dozen 100 8 6C0 $1.50 300 1800 24.00 1.50 2 00 l.«0 1.50 2 00 3.00 5 00 9.C0 3.00 8.00 12 00 15.00 Variety Dracaena Mastangeana. . . Asparagus Plumosus 2 '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.A " Sprengeri 3 " ** 4 5 6 Dracaena Ter., height, 22-24.. .6 Fittonia VerschaHeltii 2 Fine for ferneries. Maranta Maisangeana. Fine for ferneries. We have a fine lot of Dracaena Indivisa as quoted in List. The GEORGE WITTBQLD COMPANY. 1657-1659 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO. H. Vi^E>BE>l^ <& SOJVi^ Announce the completion ol arrangements whereby they will, beginning in January 1906, disseminate jointly with a^n:B> K>. o. Hir^r^ oo. THEIR TWO GRAND NEW CARNATIONS My Maryland and Jessica IVIv 1^?l1*vl7infl '^ already well aad favorably known, having been "^J "ttU jrlCUlU, exhibited freely at the various flower shows and florist club meetings the past Fall and Winter, and in every ca-e elicited the highest praise and most favorable comment. We pick this variety to quickly and easily displace all other whites for first honors, not only in exhi- bition, but in commercial points as well. We claim for it a robustness of constitution quite unequalled in any other variety and an ease of culture that will delight the heart of the grower. The great vigor of both parents a. pots, $2 50 per 100: $30 per lOOO. These are all good standard varieties. Only stronz healthy plants used for stock. All cuttings and plants guaranteed strictly up in quality. Terms: Cash or satisfactory references. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Asparagus Plumosus. Prom 4-ln., at JI3,60 per lOU; 3H-inoh, $10.00; 3-lnch, $7.00; 2H-inch, $4.00 per 100. Asparaeus Sprengeri, 4-inoh, $8 00; 3-inch, $5.00 per 100. Alyssum, (Sweet), double and the dwarf, from 2i4-inch, $3.01); 8-lnoh, $4.00 per lOO Aperatums, Stella Gurney Princess Pauline and Snowball, from 2-in., $3 00 per 100. Cannas, Chas. Henderson, Burbauk, Mme. Crozy, F. V^augbao, Egandale, Bo'uvler, from 4-inoh, $8.00 per 100. Coleus, from 3-inch, Golden Bedder, Verschaf- feltii and mixed In many varieties. $2.00 per 100. The stock offered here is all A No. 1. Send in a tr sonal checks. Remit by P. O. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, dark red; Bruant and Trego, scarlet: Mme. Carnot, La Favorite, white: E. G. Hill, Beaute Poitevine, salmon; Jean Viaud, pink, 4-inoh. $8.00: 3-inch, $5.00; 2VB-inch, $3 OO per 100; Mme. Salleroi, 3^-inoh, $3.60 per 100 Petunias. Dreer's best double, in all colors, 4- lnch.$8.00; 844-inch $3 50 per 100. Pelari^oDiums, 4-inch, lii^ceacb: tine stock. Salvia Splendens, 4-in., $8.00; 3-ln., $5.00 per ICO. Vincas. major variegata, 4-inch, (10.00 per 100; ;l-lnch, $4 00 per lOu. al order and be convinced. Please do not send per- M. O., Express M. O. or drafts. CaTIOH GREENHOUSE CO . 401 Fifth ave.. Peoria. III. UCCESSFUL SELLERS ere tke Saccessfal growers wbo advertlte In THE /\ImEI\IL(/\IN rLO"l Si. 622 The American Florist. April 22, St. Paul, Minn. Stock is now coming in rather faster than it is sold, which has not been so at any time during the whole season. While business is fair, nothing unusual has happened to stimulate it in the past two weeks. A good call for bloom- ing plants is the rule. Dutch hyacinths have sold better this season than in former years. There will be more lilies on the market this Easter than usual, but the price will be kept up well. There will be an abundance of other good plants, among them being Baby Eambler, which people take to very well. NOTES. Charles Keiper, in West St. Paul, has an elegant lot of cinerarias, . some that will measure 2i/i to 3 feet across, and in perfect shape. Mr. Keiper has located outside of the city limits but very close to the Bice and State street car line. He only started to build the 15th of last September, but has already three houses full of good spring stuff. He has also built a very nice residence on the same place. Mr. Keiper wiU put up two or three new houses this summer. Warrendale Floral Company have an extra fine lot of lilies, the best the writer has seen. Swanson Floral Company have had their store redecorated very nicely. A recent caller was Mrs. C. S. Ford, of Philadelphia. O. g> I Plants, once transplanted, I vr^lfinnpn ^^oo ?»<' loo: tn-^ per V^JX^I^'lllx^ii 1000. Twice transplanted, S3.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Seed of only selected flowers and well built stock; none better. C. WINTERICH, Defiance, O. Grand Rapids Violet Stocl( Clumps from the benrh of M. Louise. Imperial and Princess of Wales. $5.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000; Rooted Cuttings, $10 00 per 1000; Pots, $2.50 per 100: !e20.00 per lOOD. Rooted Cuttings of Campbell, $5.00 per 1000. GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. GRABB & HUNTER, Transplanted Violet Layers, Princiss of Wales, $1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Clamatlt, large flowered, red, white and purple, food two-year, home-grown, 25o; $2.00 perdoz. ; 15.00 per 100. Panleilala, strong, $1.00 perdoz.; SS.ODperlOO; 2H-ln. dots. 7.5c per doz. ; $4 00 per 100. F. A. BALLER, Bloomlngton, III. Verbena King VERBENAS— Rooted cut- tings, 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. SALVIAS — Bonfire and St. Louis, the two best of them all, $1.00 per 100; "S.OO per 1000. ALTERNANTHERAS- 70,000 red and yellow, Sept. struck, equal to 2- in ; these are fine; 60o per 100; $5.00 per 1000. HELIOTROPES-Thebest named varieties, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. COLEUS— Thirty named leading varieties, 70o per 100; $6.00 per 1000. PETUNIAS— King's Double White, the great bloomer, fine for out flower work, $1.25 per 100; CIO.OO per 1000 CUPHEA— (Cigar Plant), $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. SWEET ALYSSUM— Oar big double giant, $1.00 per 100; $8 00 per 1000. LANTANAS— 5 best varieties, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. We prepay express charges on all rooted cut- tings, and guarantee satisfaction and safe arrival. Write for prices on large lots; also send for list of rooted cuttings. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan. The Rooted Cutting Specialist THE riNE NEW PINK ROSE LA DETROIT Per 100 Per 100 2y2-inch $ 8.00 % 75.00 3y2-inch 12.00 100 00 The Three Grand New Chrysanthemums MAJESTIC, ADEUA and MADONNA Per dozen Per 100 2-inch $3.00 $15.00 1 THREE FINE SNAPDRAGONS White, Pink and Yeliow. $6 00 per 100' $50.00 per 1000 WHITE LAWSON From 2-inch pots. $6.00 per 100 $55.00 per 1000 JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS, DETROIT, MIICH. Please mention the A mencan I'iurisl mhPtt ivfittnp CARNATIONS Phyllis. Chicago White. Rudd's New Light Pink Carnation; fine shipper and stood keeper. $13.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. Strong plants from soil. Rudd's New White. Very productive. Sells well in Chicago market where it is well known and liked. $13.00 per 100; $100 per 1000. Strong plants from soil. OnKoi^t Pi«nvi-in. pots, $8.00 per 100; April. May and June delivery. American Beauty. Own roots, from 2M-in. pots, $8.00 per. 100 $75.00 per 1000. 3 In. stock, $12.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. April, May and June delivery. "cyA*F/E'£f^ KILLARNEY in 2H-iii- pots, $25.00 per 100. Special prices for larger quantities on application. Carnations. Rooted cuttings now ready of all reliable and well-known varieties. Send for price list. Cromwell, Conn. FIiACE TOUB NAME and vonr ipeolaltiei before the pnrohailng florliti of the entlie oonnti; by advertlimg in mmNo ADVT. NOW. THE AMERICAN FLOBIST. 1905- Th E American Florist. 623 Carnations ROOTED CUTTINGS. WHITE. Per 100 Pbf 1000 Chicago White $10.00 Boston Market 2.B0 The Belle 5.00 Flora Hill ,. 1.00 Queen Louise, Pern 1.00 RED. Estelle 2.50 $120.00 20.00 45.00 9.00 D.OO 20.00 SCARLET. Pet 100 Per lOOO PINK. Per 100 Per 1000 Biobmond Gem $10.00 $75 00 Crusader 5.00 45.00 Adonis 2.60 20.00 PINK. Per 160 Per 1000 Phyllis $10.00 $120.00 Indianapolis 5.00 45.00 Nelson $ 1.50 $11.60 Lawson 2.00 15.00 Morning Glory 1.50 12.50 Joost 1.00 9.00 Higinbotham 1.00 9.00 Guardian Angel 1.00 9.00 ROSES. 2 K -inch pot plants. Per 100 Per 1000 Richmond $30.00 1250.00 Rosalind Orr English 25.00 200.00 CHATENAY 3 00 25.00 Perle von Godesberg 5.00 40.00 Liberty 5.00 45.00 Per 100 Per 1000 Atnatloan Boauty $6.00 $50 00 La Detroit 6.00 50.00 UNCLE JOHN, KAISERIN... 3.00 35.00 Per 100 Bridesmaid $300 Bride 3.00 Ivory, Perle 3.00 AM. BEAUTY BENCH PLANTS, per 100 $6.00; per 1000.. Per 1000 $ 25.00 25.00 2S.0O ..$50.00 All plants and rooted cuttings told under the express condition that if not satisfactory they are to be returned immediately when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Pansies 200,000 Pansies Fine large transplanted plants, prize strain of the famous large flowering Bugnots, Cas- slers, Odier and Trimardeau. Stocky plants from cold frame, 50o per 100; $3.00 per 1000. Extra large plants coming in bud, $1.00 per 100. Mammoth Verbenas, 60o per 100; $5.00 per 1000; 2Min. , $1.50 per 100. Stocki, dbl. white for Easter, $1 perl00:$8 per 1000. Daisies, dbl. white, 75o per 100; $5 OO per lOGO. Feverfew, dbl. white, $1.00 per 100: $8.00 per 1000. Salvia Splendens, $1 00 per 100. Lobelia dwarf blue, $1.00 per 100. Ageratum, dwarf blue, 60c per 100. Geraniums, Nutt, Ricard, La Favorite, Viaud and Poiievine, 4-in., in bud and bloom, $6.00 per 100. Petunias double fringed; dark blue Heliotropes, bud and bloom, 4-inoh, $6.00 per 100, HILL TOP GREENHOUSES. 15 Gray Ave.. Utica. N. Y. Please rneniwn the A merican Florist when writing. WHITE LAWSON which we introduced last season has eiven trreat satisfaction, and has proved to be The Finest Wliite Carnation ever sent out. Remem- ber we are headquarters for it. The demand will undoubtedly exceed the supply this season, and in order to secure early delivery, no time should be lost in placing order. We are now booking orders for early January delivery. Orders will be filled strictly in rotation as received, so the earlier orders are booked the earlier deliveries can be made. We can supply Firtt-cais strong rooted cuttings, $7 per 100; $60 per 1000. Also the other novelties of the season — Fiancee, Cardinal. Fred Burki. etc. Also the cream of older sorts — Mrs. M. A. Patten, Daheim. Enchantress. Flamingo. Mrs. Thos. W. Lawion. etc. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. ROOTED CUTTINGS Carnations and Chrysanthemums. Strong soil plants of Lady Campbell Violets. Send for list. WM.SWAYNE Box 226, KENNHT SQUARE, PA. Please tnention the American Florist when ivrtting. New Rose Wellesley Own root plants. $25.00 per 100. Waban Rose Conservatories JOHN N.MAY. Summit. N.l. Natick, IVIaSS. ROSES. Don't forget Roses. If you have not the room, order them grown up to 3-inch for you. It pays. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. A fine lot in the sand, and a lot of 2-inch. Write GEO. A. KUHL, PeKin, DL CARNATIONS iS.'- Per 1000 Per 1000 Queen Louise $ 7.60 Mrs. E. A. Nelson $10 00 B'loriana 7.50 Harry Penn 10.00 50,000 Queen Louise ready now, the others the latter part of April and early in May. GERANIUMS. Big lot of rooted cuttings ready the 17th. Send for Summer Price List. SMILAX. If you buy 25 plants or 25,000 send for prices. I have SMILAX and ASPARAGUS in any quantity* well-grown and carefully packed. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. READY NOW Gen. MacArthur. I T -pHE most prolific flowering Red Rose in the market to-day. Grows T X I finely in same temperature as Brides or Maids, and will produce \ ♦ fully as many first-class flowers as either. ♦ J 2y2-inch Pot PlantSjOwn roots $10.00 per 100, $80.00 per 1000 ♦ X Strong Grafted Stock from 3-inch pots $12.00 per 100 X I The STORRS & HABRISON CO. I \ PAINESVILLE, OHIO. • XAA.A.AA.A.A.A.A.A..AAAA.AAAA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A '^ ^ ^ ^- ^- ^- ^- ^- ^ ^ ^ ^ ^- ■^ ^ ^ ^ ^^ Geraniums COLCIS.... Per 180 10 varieties, fine plants, 2^-in. pots $3.00 10 varieties, Sne plants, 3M-in. pots 4 00 Allernantharas, red and yellow 2.00 Asp. Plumosus Nanus, 2M- in. pots 2.00 Asp. Sprsngarl, 2K-in pots 2.00 Verbenas 2 00 VInoa Vina, Var 3.60 CASH or C. O. D. Per 100 12 varieties, 2>i-inob pots $2.00 Petunias, double 3.00 " seedlings 2.50 Cenlaurea Cymnocarpa ....,, S.00 Primroses, Chinese, Ulwonloa and Forbesi July 1 2.00 Cannae, 10 varieties, 4- in. pots 6.00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAIVf, Delaware, Ohio. Prepaid per 100. Rooted Cuttings AGERATUM, Gurney. ALTERNANTHERAS, best red and yellow, 50o; $4.00 per lOiXi. COLEUS, best bedders, 60c. FUCHSIA Trophee and other good sorts, $1.00. SALVIA BonBre and Splen- dens. 90o. HELIOTROPE, blue. PETUNIA, 10 best sorts, $1 Oi). ALTERNANTHERAS. ^^'^^Xl^^'"' BVER FLORAL CO., thippintburg, Pi. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Nice stock from 2-in. pots. $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 : not less than 500 at 1000 rates. Rubbers, One plants, .5 in. pots, $3.00 per doz. Cannas. We have 6.000 from 3-ln. pots, ready May 1. at S5.00 per 100, in 20 best varieties. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Please mention the American Florist when writing. 624 The American Florist. April 22, Columbus, Miss. Business has outgrown the 35,000 square feet of glass, at T. G. Owen's establishment, which covers all the land he has at present location, and he has recently bought thirty-six acres of very rich land just on the edge of the city which for more than fifty years has been used as pasture, dairy and truck gar- dening. This place has an artesian well and soil well adapted for the growth of cut flowers. He has started the erec- tion of a range of houses of 40,000 square feet which will be up to date in every respect. The sash bars, gutters and ventilating sash are furnished by the A. T. Stearns Lumber Company. The posts will be red cedar, the siding and bench material heart cypress. The new range will be planted in carnations. Both places will be run the coming winter but early next spring the older houses will be moved to the new loca- tion, making this place the largest and best equipped place in the south. Mason City, Ia. — The office of the Ideal laundry is one of the most attrac- tive spots on Main street. Flowers, plants and vines are seen here the year round. Dahlias Mrs. Winters The beautiful new white iB still queen of the world, strong tubers, tlO.OO per 100. Ingeborg Egeland the leading scarlet caotus, $3.00 per doz.; $20 per 100. Other novel- ties and standards. Also double field- grown Hollyhocks, true to color, S3.00 per 100. Gladioli, Peonies and Hardy Plants. Send tor catalogue. W. W. WILMORE. Dahlia Specialist, Box 382, DENVER, COL. Please mention Ike American Florist when writing. ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS. PINK Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress 83.00 $2S 00 Pair Maid 2.50 20.00 Alpine Glow 2.50 20*0 Lawson 2.00 1500 Nelson 2.00 15.00 RED Flamingo 6.00 Estelle 2.50 20.00 WHITE Lady Bountiful 600 Vesper 6 00 Bride 500 Mackinac 5.00 Moonlight 4.00 Queen 2.50 20.00 Queen Louise 2.00 15.00 Boston Market 2.50 20.00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Judge Hinsdale $4.00 Mrs. Patten 6.00 Prosperity 2.50 Harlowarden 3.00 W« oan furnish CuMlngs of all lh« Standard Variatlaa. The Leo Niessen Co. iei7«reliSt., PHILADELPHIA, PA. CARNATIONS and CHRYSANTHEMUMS CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 Lady Bountiful $600 $50 00 White Lawson 6.0;) 50.00 Moonlight. 4.00 30.00 Crusader 5.00 4000 Cardinal 12.00 lOOOU Harlowarden 2.0O 15.00 Per 100 Per lOOO Enchantress $3 00 $ 25.0 Mrs. uawson 2.00 15 00 Marshall Field 300 Prosperity 2 00 Lieut. Peary 12.00 25.00 15.10 100.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Per 100 Per 1000 Maj. Bonnaffon, yellow $2 00 $15 00 Robinson, white 2 00 1500 Glory of Pacific, pink 2.00 15.00 Estelle. white 3.0O 25.00 PerlOOPerlOfiO M. Liger.pink 2.00 15.00 Wm. Duckham, pink 8.00 25.00 Same varieties from 2H-lQCh pots, $1.00 per 100 extra. Chicago Carnation Co« JOLIET, ILLINOIS. ROSES. A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL THE FORCING VARIETIES BOTH NEW AND OLD. WRITE FOR PRICES. Summit, New Jersey. Easter Stocic IN EASTER LILIES, HYDRANGEAS, GENISTAS, SPIRAEA GLADSTONE, RHODODENDRONS. Palms, Ferns and Decorative S*ocl<' R. DREYER, r.?S:°Y= Please mention the A merica n Florist when luriting, THE HORTICLLTIJRAL TRADE JOIRNAL. The largest, brightest, and best advertis- ing medium for the Horticultural Trade in Great Britain, published weekly. Also THE INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL TRADE JOURNAL. Published quarterly. Both mailed free for one year for One Dollar. PUBLIBHERB : post THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY, BURNLEY ENGLAND. BOOTED CUTTINGS HELIOTROPE, 12 var., $1.00 per 100; $8 per 1000 PETUNIAS, 20 var., $1.25 per 100 SIO 00 per 1000. SALVIAS, 6 var , $1.00 per 100 $8 00 per 1000. GIANT ALYSSUM, $1.00 pel 100; $8.00 per 1000. AGERATUMS, 4 var., 600 per 100; $5.00 per 1000. COLEUS, 40 var., 70c per 100: $6 00 per 1000. Express prepaid on all R. C. Cash with orders. Write S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kan. Wholesale TRADE LIST. Aftoaragus Plumoaus Sprengarl and Dacum* bens, 3 inch pots, 7&c. per doz., $5.00 per 100. ! Ampelopala Vellohl, S-inch pots, 76c. doz., $5 00 ./IT lOO: 4-inch $1.60 per doz., $10.00 per 100. Clamatis, la se flowering variety, 2 years old, 5- in- h pots $3 00 per doz. Dracaena Indlvisa, 3 in.. 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100; 4V4-in. pots, pots, $3.00 per doz. ; 6-in. pots, $3.00 per doz. Geraniums, scarlet, pink and white, 3-inch pots. 60o. per doz., $4.00 per 100. Honeysuckle (Halleana), 6-lnoh pots, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Ivy, hardy, large leaves, 3-inch,75o. per doz., $5.00 per 100; 4 in. pots, $1.50 per doz.; $i0.00 per lOO. Moon VInea, 3 in. pots, 75c. perdoz.,$IS.OO perlOO. VInoaa, Variegated, 3-in., 75c per doz.. $5.00 per lUU 4i4-in. pots, $1,60 per doz. $10.00 per 100. Myosotls, oumps from open ground, 60c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100. Panslea, separate colors, yellow, white and blue, $2.1 0 per 100. Polnaelllas, stcck plants, dormant, B-inch pots, $1 50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. Stock from 2H>ln. pots, S3 00 per 1 00. Asparagus Plumosus, Comorensis, Sprengeri and Dpcumbens, Alyssum, Little Gem, Antirr- hinum, white; Abutilon Savitzii; Ageratum, blue and white; Coleus, Verscbaffeltii, Golden Bedder and fancy varieties, Coba;a scandens. Clematis paniculata, DracEena indlvisa. Fuchsias, double and single; Feverfew, LitileQem, Geranium Mme. Salleroi (strong) and Mrs. Parker; Lobelia, dwarf blue Nasturtium, dwarf; Petunias, doublti white; Phlox Drummondi, dwarf: Salvias, San- sevierla ZeyJanica, Swainsona alba. Verbenas, mammoth varieties, Impatlens Sultani. Chrysanthemuma, best standard varieties, rooted cuttings, from soil, $2 00 per 100. Carnations, pot grown, per 100; Enchantress, $4,011. Boston Market, $2.60; Red Sport, $6.00; Flamingo, $8 00; The Q,iieen, $3 00; Mrs. Fieher, $3.00 Strong rooted cuttings from soil, per 100: Flora Hill, Q,ueeo Louise, Scott Joost, Crocker, $1.50: Crane, $3.00; Enchantress. $3.00 Carna-inch, $3.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUM MAXIMUM TRIUMPH- 2ii-inch, $2 50 per 100. DELPHINIUM QUEEN OF BLUES-2i4-inch, $3.00 per 100. DIGITALIS GLOXINIOIDES (Foxglove)— 2%- inch, $3.00 per 100. HELIANTHUS S^ARSI FOLIA— One of the best of its class, 2ii inch, $8 00 per 100. ORIENTAL P0PPIES-2y4 in , $4 per 100. RUDBECKIA GOLDEN GLOW— 3-inch, $3.00 per 100. RUDBECKIA NEWMANI— 3 in., $3 per 100. RUDBECKIA TRILOBA— 3in. $3 per 100. If in need of other stock than herein noted. Write Us, as these are only a small per cent, of what we have. Send for Catalogue. NATHAN SMITH & SON, ADRIAN. MICH. 626 The American Florist. April 22, Toronto. ACTIVE MAEKET. Trade is unusually active for the sea- son and considerably ahead of last year. The social circle has not been as quiet as is expected during Lenten season and considerable stock has been in demand for funerals, etc. Quite a falling off is noticed in the carnation receipts and violets are about done for, the few that are coming in being of very inferior quality and when sold to the better class of customers only give dissatisfac- tion. Sweet peas and myosotis are tak- ing their place, the former being very fine with 15 to 18-inch stems. Eoses are in fine shape and for Easter there will be large quantities of special, select stock. The leading varieties at present are Mme. Chatenay and Gen. MacArthur. Those with very long stems are most acceptable and find ready sale. American Beauty with 6 and 7-foot stems are quite common and are well worth the retail figure of $9 per dozen. Though the season is late there will be bulbous stock galore and the supply of azaleas and rhododendrons seems unlimited. In lilies, Harrisii are about over, but plenty of longiflorum are to be had. The flowers are very large but in most places the stems are on the short side. Lilacs are plentiful and some very fine. Kamblers and ericas are in evidence. NOTES. J. H. Dunlop has some Kaiserin roses which are just coming into bloom. His American Beauty are exceptionally fine and with a large collection of other roses, carnations, flowering plants, bulb- ous stock and a house of fine mignonette his Easter stock will be large. Dunlop shows American Beauty with stems eight feet long, placarded from their own conservatories, which proved quite a drawing card, even causing the daily papers to comment. Pussy willows prove attractive in the store windows, one variety with the wood the color of red dogwood and with very large catkins finding ready sale. Murillo tulips as strong and vigorous as outdoor stock, with 2-foot stems, are coming from Grobba & Wandrey. Hydrangea from Grobba & Wandrey will be among the favorites, being well grown and nicely colored. Manton Brothers are cutting some fine cattleyas and cymbidiums. D. J. Sinclair has been on a visit to Montreal. H. G. D. Pasadena, Cal. — Br. Eudolph Schiff- mann, the well known orchid specialist of St. Paul, Minn., has bought a beau- tiful winter home here. Cottage Gardens Co. Inc. QUEENS, LONG ISLAND, N. Y. SPECIALISTS: PEONIES, CARNATIONS AND SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK Asparagus, Peonies, and Fansies. Aaparaaus, Bonvallet's Giant, $1.25 per 100: $10.00 per 1000. Paonles, $« 00 to Sf2.f0 per 100. Panalaa, line plunts, $5.00 per 1000. C. 0. WILLIAMS, ^VC/Jttv'^-s: 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing EXTRA FINE HEALTHY PLANTS. FREE FROM MILDEW. LIBERTY, rose pots, $15 00 per 100: 3!4-inch pots, per 100 S 18.00 BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, BOLOEH 6ATES, MISERINS. rose pots, $10.00 per 100, $96.00 per 1000; 314-iiich pots, $15 00 per 100, pet 1000 146.00 500,000 VERBENAS 60 Varieties. PERFECTLY HEALTHY. IN BUD AND BLOOM. 2>4-iii. pots, our selection $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 2V4-in- pots, purchaser's selection 3.00 per 100; 25 00 per 1000 COLEUS. VERSCHAFFELTII, 60LDEN REDDER, FIREBRAND, rooted cuttings, 75e per 100; per lOOO $6.00 SEND FOR PRICE LIST. J.L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. M FRED BURKI ^^ NOW READY NOW READY Send in your order and get one of the best commercial whites; worthy of growing. $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. JOHN MURCHIE, S. S. SKIDELSKY, SHARON, PA. 824 N. 24th St., Philadelphia. | CARNATION CUniNfiS. Our Cuttings are Well-Rooted and Taken From Selected Stock CLEAN and HEALTHY. PRICE LIST. Per 100 1000 Lawson $1.50 $12.S0 Guardian Angel i.OO 9-00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Morning Glory I.50 12.50 Mrs. Higinbotham 1.25 10.00 Estelle 2.50 20.00 Chicago 2.00 15.OO Adonis 2.50 20.00 Flora Hill 1.00 900 White Cloud 1.25 10.00 Her Majesty 1.50 12.50 Harlowarden 2.00 15.OO Orders Filled Promptly. WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. CARNATIONS rr.. WHITE LAWSON. The king of white sorts. A strong grower and a free bloomer. ^Ve have 6000 ready to be shipped. All orders will be filled in rotation. $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Per 100 1000 Lady Bountiful $7.00 $60.00 Mrs. M. A. Patten 6.00 60 00 Nelson Fisher 7 00 60.00 Daheim 6.00 60.00 Enchantress 3.60 80.00 Boston Market 2.60 20.00 The Queen 2.60 20.00 Mrs. T. W. Lawson 2.00 18.00 Gen. Maceo 2.00 16.00 Morning Glory 2.00 16.00 Mrs. G. M. Bradt 8.00 26 00 Melba 1.60 12.00 Queen Louise 160 12.00 White Cloud 1.60 12.00 GRAFTED ROSES. We are now booking orders for future delivery. "Write for prices. WOOD BROS, Fishkill, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist when v/riting, fM IS THE RED YOU OUGHT TO GROW. RED LAWSON Dsllvary {10.00 per 100 at onoa. 4000 per EOO 75.00 per lOOO W.J. Palmer & Son, LANCASTER, N. V. ftease mention the A merican Florist when wriiin^. 1905- Th E American Florist. 627 ROSES. MaoArthar,3-m S8.00 per 100 La Detroit, 3-in aco per luO Amerloan Beauty, 3-in 8.00 per 100 Perle, 3-in 5 00 per 100 Mme. Chatenay, S-in 5.00 per lOO Bride, S-iD 4.00 per 100 Bridesmaid, 8-in 4.00 per 100 Sunrise, 3-in 4.00 per 100 CR HILLS °''*'*°''*'*'°®' ASTER PLANTS. ■ ■•■ ■■■■■"*# MICH. Benthv'a Famous Asters, extra fine stock, fi MICH. Per 100 Little Gem Alyssum, in bud,2Si-in $2.(0 Cobcea Scandens, 3-in. strong 3.00 Verbenas, separate colors, mammoth, 3M-in. 2.00 Cuphea, 2ii in 2.00 German lTy,3>i-in 2.00 Nicotiana Sanders, 'iM-\-a. Sl.CO per doz. Watch for Other Otferlniis. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Benthy's Famous Asters, extra fine stock, from flats, $1.00 per 100, $8 00 per 1000; from 2M-in. pots, S3 00 per 100, S17.60 per 1000. Hobenzollern, Carlson's, American Branching and Queen of the Market, from flats, 60o per 100, J5.00 per lOOO; from 2K-in. pots, $1.60 per 100, »12 50 per 1000. Will have Primulas for July delivery. Chinese, Ob- conica, Forbesi and Buttercup, 3M-in., $3. Write. Palms and Asparagus Cheap. Per IOC Latania Bor., 2-iD. pot, seed leaves.. 8.00 " " 8-in. pot, 16-18 in., t-8chr. Ivs. IS.OO " " 6-in. pot, 18-20 Id., 8-4 chr. Ivs. 16.00 •• <• 6-in. pot, 80-24 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 80.0C Kentia Bel., 8H-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 Asparagus ^prengeri, 2-inch $2.0« Asparagus Plumoius Nanus, 2-incb 2.60 " " " S-inch 6.00 SHERMAN NURSERY CO., CHARLES CITY. lA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreana ■""Kentia Forsteriana EVERYTHING CHOICE FOR FORMAL ITALIAN GARDENS. Bay Trees. Box Trees. Pyramid, Bush, Stand- ard, Fancy Clipped. Bamboos, Orange Trees, Etc. Julius Roehrs Gompany^ RUTHERFORD, N. J. [JOHN BURTON, Assignee for ROBERT CRAIG & SON, ROSFS, PSLNSs : and Novalllss In Dseorativs Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. CANNA WEST VIRGINIA. Bestof the Crozy Type. Gold Medal at St. Louis. Startt^d plants now ready, $5.00 pel 100. Stock limited. GUS. OBERIWIEYER, Box 219, PARKERSaURC, W. VA. HINODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TINY PLANTS, In 2 and 3-in. decorated Japan- r- ese pots, $15.00, «20,00 and §35.00 per 100. RHAPIS, 5 to 15 shoi'ts, 50 cents each. CASH WITH ORDER. URGEST GROWIRS OF [ASTER HUES. WOODSIDE.N.Y. and WHITESTONE. L. l.,N.Y. There Are Buyers For all kinds of good stock advertised in.. BEDDING PLANTS. Per 100 2H-in. ai.75 50o.. 1.50 ■JSo.. 2.00 5.00 THE AMERICAN FLORIST A^eratums, dwarf, blue and white Alternantheras, red, yellow, 100 K. C. Alyssum, Sweet. Giant dbl., 100 R. C Cannas. m varieties, strong. ... Carnatlous, R. 0.,2and 3-in. Price list free, Cobaea Scandens. trpl. from flats, $1.C0... 2.C( Coleus. in varieties, 100 R. C, 70o 2.00 Dahlias, in varieties, doz., 50o 4.00 Daisy, Longfellow, Snowball, trpl., $1.00. .. Dracaena Ind.. 2, 3, 4- in., $2.50 $5.00, $8.00. Dusty Miller, trpl. from flats, $1.00. . ...3.00 Ferns. Boston, fine, 3, 3, 4-inch, $3.00, $6.00, $13.00. Feverfew. Little Gem, 3-in., 100, $5.00 2.00 Fordet-me-not. in var., trpl. 100, Il.OO 2.00 Fuchsia, in var., 100 R. C, $1.00 3.50 Geranium, in varieties 2.50 Geranium. Mme. Salleroi, very strong 3.50 Heliotrope, in varieties 3 00 Lantana, in var., 3-inch, $5.00 3.50 Lemon Verbena. 3-in. , 100. $5.00 3.50 Lobelia Comp.. dwarf, trpl. from fl., $1 00.. 2 00 Lobelia Speciosa. trailing, trpl., from flats, $1.00 3.00 Marguerite, white and yellow 3.00 Pansies. 300,000 splendid plants, ready to shiD. Per lOCO, $12 50, $10.00, $6.5U, $4.00 and $3.00 accordingly to size. Sample free. Pansies. white, blue, black, purple and yellow, separate colors, trpl., 100, $1.00. Petunia, double fringed 3. .TO single fringed, trpl., 100, $1.00 3.00 Salvia, in varieties . 3.00 .Smilax, trpl. from flats, strong, $1.00 1.50 Swainsona Alba. 3-iD., 100, $5 00. Umbrella Plants, strong, trpl. fr. fl., $1.00.. 3.00 Verbena, red. white, pink, blue and mixed, trpl., from flats, 50c 1.50 Vinca Var.. strong, 3-inch, $6.00 2.00 Millions of Veiietable Plants. Hardy Per- ennial Plants. Price list mailed free. Cash with ordi-r. ir by mail, add lOo per 100 for R. C. and seedlings. LUDVIC MOSBAEK, Onarga, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, CARNATION CUniNGS From Pots and Flats. Per 100 Per 1000 NELSON FISHER $6.50 $6S.00 MRS. M. A. PATTEN 6.60 66.00 FLAMINGO 6.60 66.00 D. WHITNEY 6.60 46 00 ENCHANTRESS 3 60 30.00 H. FENN 8.0O 26.00 FAIR MAID 3.00 S6 00 QUEEN 3.00 86.00 BACKER & CO.s BILLERICA, MASS. Pieas^e vtenlion the A merican Florist when writing. Orchids! ^ Just at hand n superb condition, our first ship- ment of CATTLEYA LABIATA. Write for prices. We also recomnieDd our Inree stock of well- grown, established ORCHIDS. Write for cat- alogue. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orchid Growerg and Importers. Hease mention the American Florist when writing. APRIL 25lh. ORCHIDS APRIL 25th. SANDER'S ANNUAL SPRING ORCHID SALE. Send for Descriptive Catalogue to CLEARY'S HORTICULTURAL HALL, 62 Vesoy St.. NEW YORK. I Please mention the A mertcan Florist when writing Easter ^n Vl^kTor Decoration Day GEO. A. KUHI- offers: 2to2V4-in. 3-in. 4- in. Vincas $350 SSOO S12.50 Double Petunias 3.60 5.00 lO.CO Swe^-t Alyssum 2 50 Fuchsias 4.00 7.50 Cuphea 2 60 Coleus 2.60 Salvias 2.50 5.00 Santolina 2.60 Cannas 5.00 Feverfew 250 5.00 Marguerites 3.50 7.60 lOOO Nasturtiums 2.50 Rose Geraniums 3.50 6.00 Ivy Geraniums 5.00 Mme. Salleroi 3.00 Geraniums, pink, red, white andsalmon 3.50 5.00 8.-10.00 Centaurea 2.50 500 Fancy leaved Coleus (broad, highly colored) IO-12.50 Alternantheras 3.00 Pelargoniums 7.60 12.50 Moonvines 5,00 Ageratum, white and blue... 2.00 Flowering Begonias, 5 var... 5.00 7.50 12.50 Genistas 13.50 Cob^a scandens 5.00 Heliotrope 7.50 SPECIALS.— Hardy Moonvine roots, »1.50 per doz. ; hardy Hydrangeas, $3.00 per doz. ; hardy Boston Ivies, $3.00 per doz. Have a nice lot of 2- year Liberty and Beauty in 5-ln. pots, for sum- mer blooming, which we offer at $3.00 per doz.; Pansies at 760 to $2.00 per 100. 3-in. 3-in. 4-in. Asparagus plumoBus $3.60 $8 00 $15.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 3.50 5.0O 10.00 Boston Ferns, 3S4 to 10-in. ; Scottli Ferns, 4, 5 and 8-in.; Foster Ferns, 2^4 and 3 in.; Small Ferns for Ferneries, 2H-in., extra; baskets of Sprengeri, etc. Write. GEO. A. KUMI-, Pelcln. III. Scollii Ferns. Much more valuable than the Boston Fern, because with the most ordinary culture it will grow into beautiful compact specimen plants. Per Doz. Per 100 2V4-lnch 1300 $12.50 3-inoh 300 20.00 4-inoh 500 Pierson Ferns 'p^rtoo^.' '"" ""'"""•'"" THE CONARD & JONES CO. WEST GROVE, PA. BOSTON FERNS. Extra fine stock, out from bench now ready for 6, 6, 7 and 8-lnch pots, at |26 00, J60.00, $75.00 and tlOO.OO per 100. KENTIAS. RUBBERS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Cash or reference please. Li Hi FOSTERi DORCHEs¥eR, mass. Stanley & Co. SOUTHGATE, ENGLAND. t-ATTLEYA SCHROEDERAE. a grand well assorted importation just arrived. Order at once. AMERICAN FLORIST ADS ^ t* T* Always do business \Veek days and every day Sundays and holidays All over the country At home and abroad 628 The American Florist. Apt U 22^ Pasadena, Cal. Robert Leithead, manager of the Hotel Eaymond, has some grounds at South Pasadena that have aver- aged a' most effective panel of low growing flowery plants. On the railway side of the grounds this appears an effective bed by day, but at night the word "Raymond" flashes out from the flowers, in electric globes, in a most striking manner. Adolphus Busch, the St. Louis brewer, has purchased the Cravens place, con- sisting of a fine house with ample grounds, on a fine site overlooking the valley and mountains. To this he has added ten acres of lower ground for landscaping. His gardener, Mr. Frasier, has been instructed to secure a specimen tree, shrub or plant of all available kinds. The new terraces, costing over $5,000, have been washed out on two different occasions by the heavy rains. Madison, N. J. C. H. Totty reports a good sale for novelty chrysanthemums, especially Mrs. Wm. Duckham and Merstham Yellow. He intends to drop cut roses and devote his greenhouses to carna- tions and chrysanthemums, especially the new varieties. He will exhibit specimen blooms of the latest imported chrysanthemums this fall. Wm. Duekham, superintendent for D. Willis James, is propagating for next winter's use a pink sport of carnation Enchantress of a deeper shade than Wm. Scott. Chrysanthemum Novelties Merstham Yellow, White Coombes, Emily MUe- ham, Valerie Greenham, Mrs. H A. Allen and all other novelties 50o each; 85.00 per doz. Mrs. W. Duokham. the cup winner, 75c each; $7.50 per dozen. Send for list. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, M.J. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Opah, Mme. Bergman. Willowbtook and October Sunshine. Rooted Cuttings of VIOLETS of all kinds. ELI CROSS. Grand Rapids. Mich. CHRYSANTHEMUMS rT^r^rjfrrNGs A FEW OF OUR LEADERS: Wm. Duckham Ben Wells. Mrs. Thirkell, 12 00; F. A. Cobbold. Leila Filkins, $3x0. Dr. Enguehard, $1.00 per IOC. Aiparagus Sprengeri strong 2!^ and Z%-\n. $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per liOO. Send for complete list. No order filled less than $1. W. A. CHALFANT, Springfield, Mo. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Red Sport CARNATION. The great "Bread and Butter" holly berry red. Early and continuous, sure crop for Christmas. Never splits: strong healthy grower, 2V4 to 3-lnch flower on long wiry stem that well supports the bloom, an easy doer and an all-around money maker. 'Nough said. Price for immediate deliv- ery, 12 for $160; 25 for $2.50; 60 tor $4.00, all post- paid. $6.00 per 100; $.50 00 per IGOO. QUEEN LOUISE, the standard white, strong healthy well-rooted, $1.25 per 100, postpaid; $10.10 per 1000. Satislaction Guaranteed. A. B. DAVIS & SON, •^""•'^'i^'^^^ CARNATION SPECIALISTS. flease mention the A merican Florist when writing. A FEW GOOD THINGS rOU WANT. KENTIAS, As flne a'lot of single and made-up plants as ever grown, 4-ln. , 5-in., 6-in., 7-ln., and 8-ln. pots, at 20o, 35a, 75o, $1.50 to $3.00 each. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 8, 4, 6-inch, $5.00, $10.00 and $25.00 per 100. ASPARASUS PLUM0SUS,2 and g-in., $4.00 and $8.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 and 8-in., $3.00 and $5.00 oer 100. GERANIUMS, Jean Viaud, S. A. Nutt, Castel- lane, John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Double, Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme. Salleroi, 2-in. pots, $3.60 per 100. GLADIOLUS BULBS, good mixture, 75a pet 100, $6.00 per 1000. GERMAN IVY 2-in , $2.50 per 100. SCARLET SAGE. LOBELIA, VERBENA. VINCA VAR , HELIOTROPE. Double and Single PETUNIA, 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. CASH WITH ORDER. GEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. Please mention the American Florist when writingr \ Cyclamen SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. Out well-known strain In five true colors (seedlings), twice trans- planted from flats, including the fringed variety, well-grown plants, $1.00 per 100; $35.00 pet 1000. Sallslaollon Cuaranlesd. ;; LEHNIG & WINNEFELD, \\ HACKENSACK, N. J. Please inention the A merican Florist when writing, CYCLAMEN SPLENDENS GIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. My well- known strain in five true colors (seedlings), twice transplanted ftom flats, including the fringed variety, well-gtown plants, $3 00 pet 100; $26.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroadsborg. Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing Choice Rooted Cuttings Dovblc Fringed Petunias ZllW headquarters for these. Six distinct novelties, labeled, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. CsilvYTft Two Best, Lord Fauntleroy (dwarf), JOlVia, Bonflte (tall), $1 per 100; $8 per 1000. TheW. T.Buckley Co., SPRINCFIELD, ILL. |l|B|]aT|OIIC Fine, sttong, healthy, well UAnllA I IUI19 rooted cuttings. Per 100 Ptospeiity, Joost, Lawson, Woloott $2.00 Moonlight 3.00 BOSTON FERNS 4, Sand 6- In. pots. Elegant, strong, healthy, well rooted plants from bench, 15o. 20c and 30c respectively. S A. Nutt Cara- nium«,healthv,2si-in , $3.50 per 100. Plumoaua and Sp'angerl, 3- in. only, $4.00 per 100. Above prices cabh with order. JOHN BROD, Nllas Cantar, IH. CAPE COD PINK POND LILIES The best hardy pink. Large, strong flowering roots, $3.00 per doz. W, I. BODFISH, '^-SSsr"'" PANSIES. Extra flne stock, in bud and bloom. 5;i.25 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. The ParK Floral Co. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Carnations. Roses and 'Mums. We Need Room. SPECIAL OFFER. Ij R. C. per lOOO 2H-ln. per 1000 Enchantress $22.00 ' — ^w Wolcott, Ptospetity 12.50 $25.00 Crusadet 25.00 35.00 White Lawson 40.CO 50.00 Harlowarden 15.00 25.00 White Cloud 12.50 25.00 Mary Wood... .$250per 100; 1250 ^_i Mrs. Manley .. 3.00 ■ •' 20.00 ' — i Lawson 12.50 25.00 ROSES. 30,000 Chatenay. 2 and 3 eye cuttings, fln-. Rooted cuttings, $20.00; 2i4-in ■ $35.00 pet 1000. 20.000 2-in. Beauties. $5.C0 pet 100; $45.00 pet 1000. 10,000 2K-in. Gates. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 pet 1000; R. C, $12 50 pet 1000. 'MUMS. Ptice list mailed on application. POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, III. COLEUS RCOTED CUTTINGS YersohafFeltll, Fire Btand, Golden Queen, Beok- with's Gem, Lotd Palmerston, Queen Yiototla and Fancies, 60a per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Golden Bedder (original) and Heto 75o pet 100; $6.00 pet lOOO. A discount of 10 pet cent allowed on 10,COO ot mote Coleus. More liberal discount on large otders. ACERATUM, Ptincess Pauline and Stella Gurney. SALVIA. Splendens and Jean Revenal, tooted cuttings, TSo per 100; $6.00 pet 1000. FRANK A. PIERSON, *'''°c^SfN^.^'- PANSIES. 100,000 Now in Bloom. Extra large field-grown plants. They are the Kind that Sell. Per 100, $2.00; per 1000, $20.00. Seedlings, $3.00 per 1000. ALBERT A. SAWYER. &ust Sucoessot to Thos. J. Corbrey, 23-33 S. Harlam Ava., OAK PARK, ILL. Telephone, Harlem 2342. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 pet 100; $100.00 per 1000. Dissemination 1906. Early oom- mercial. INDUNAPOLISiFLOWER ( PUNT CO., \ Indlinipellt, JOHN HARTJE i Ind. ^ROOTED CARNAIION CUUINGS^ Pet 100 1000 WHITE LAWSON $6.00 $50 00 FLAMINGO 6.00 50.00 ENCHANTRESS 3.00 25.00 THE QUEEN 2.50 20.00 CARDINAL, ftom 2-lncb pots 12.00 Larchmont Nurseries, Larchmont, N. Y . The Jennings Strain. Pansies Fine cold-ftame plants In bud and bloom. Finest mixed colors. Ready Apiil 1st. Piioe, $1. 50 per 100. Cash with otder. El B. JENNINGo) southpoVt, com. aROWBR OF TOE 7IKEBT FANSIBS. It is good business policy ^ ^ ^ to mention the #>* «3* tS" American Florist When you write to an advertiser* 1905' The American Florist. 629 Bl(i CLT IN PRICE!! We Now Offer the Trade a Nicotine Solution, Guaranteed to Contain not Less than 40 per cent NICOTINE, At the Exceedingly Low Price of $10.50 per GALLON. Half Gallon, $5.50. Pint, $1.50. 1-4 pint, 50c. This Solution is Unsurpassed In Quality by any Competing Article. Owing to the iVIarked Success of our "NICO-FUME" Tobacco Paper insecticide, We shall call this Solution "NICO-FUME" LIQUID. Our Facilities for the Manufacture of Tobacco Products are Unequalled. Our Exhibit of Same Received the Highest Award at the St. Louis Fair. The "NICO-FUME" Products and our "Rose Leaf" Tobacco Extract are For Sale by Seedsmen. The KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville, Ky. pMllpO Rider-Ericsson. Seoond-band, from rumro ^o.OO up; all repairs; othtr makes; new; cheap. pnil CDC New and second-hand. Two second- uUILC.no band steam: flrst-class condition; will heat l.OtOsq. ft. glass; at »35.00each. pipe New 3-in. standard full lengths, with \\\^ couplingB. 89ic per ft. Good, serviceable second-hand, with threads, 2 m.,7c; lW-in.,5?iC; IM-in- 85ic; l-in.,3c; a^-in., 21^c. Old and new fittings and valves. STOCKS and DIES I'^.^^^^^J^T.T^^:, l-in. pipe, J3.00. No. 2 threads, ly-in., IH-in., 2-in. pipe $4.00. DIDC PIITTCn? New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rirCbUIILnO euts H-ln-l-in. pipe, Jl.OO. No. 2 outs l-in.-3-in. pipe, $1.80. STILLSON WRENCHES ^^.^"^^^^XZ 24-ln., erips Mi" -S^in. pipe, $2.40; 36-in , grips V4-in.-3K-in. pipe, It4.75. PIPF VISFS New. No. I hinged, grips ;8-in.-2-in. C/kRnPM UnCr New. ^^-in., guaranteed lOO-lts. OHnUtn nUOt pressure. 7Hc per ft.; ?i-in.,not guaranteed, 4^4C per ft. UniRPn QA?U New. Cypress, 3-ft.x6-ft., from nUIDLU OHOn i^^ up. gUzed, complete, from tl.60 up. Second-band, as good as new, com- plete, at 81.25 each. CI AC? New. American, 60 sq. ft. to the box. DLHOO 10x12, 12x12 B single, at $1.75. 10x12, 12x12, B double, at $2.40. 13x14, 12x16, 12x20, 14x14, 14x16, 14x20, 16x16, 16x18 B double, at $2.65. 16x20, 16x24 B double, at $2.95. Write for our prices on Cull Cypress Building Material, Venlliatlno ' Apparatus, Oil, While Lead, Pulty, Paint, etc. lETROPOLITAN Iaterial CO. t898-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. SHEEP MANURE Dried, TJnpulverized and Pulverized. — — WKITB rOR PRICES.—— MONTANA FERTILIZER CO., Elgin, III. M ESTABUSHED 1866 EMILSTEFFEr|S> SUCC.™ nSTEFFENS. *"OSTEfTENSBR0S Please mention the Ameyican Florist wkerj writing M. RICE & CO., Impertor* and Manufacturers, Leading rioris lUDS. 48 O-in., In orate, IS.flO 48 10 24 11 24 12 12 14 6 16 4.80 S.60 4.80 4.80 4.S0 Send for prloe Seed pans, same price as pots -._ list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging BasKeti, Lawn vases, etc. Ten per cent off for cash witll order Address HILFINGER BROS. POHERY, fati Edward. N. V Or AceusT Rolkir & Sons, New York Agents, ?IS BftTo.iff.v Rtrflfll N#TO YoFlr Oltv Please mention the A mertcan Florist when writing. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for priooi. 361-363 Herndon Street. near Wrightwood Ave. , CHICAGO. ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. igo5. The American Florist. 631 i.„. * f4 % M iC:? %^ V:.:^ 'f«T5^^iSr«RKt:^^rf^a««mm'!e,'.*^ Who KNOWS that ALL tobacco powder is the same cigar and tobacco store trash he gets at his cigar store or from bia seeds- men and JUST WON'T ask for our booklet, that is (ull of the sayings of his fellows, that read: The H. A. S Co :— I have been using thi BLACK STDFF FfNE TOBACCO POWDER, on mv violets, and i' has given me great satisfaction. FRED KIEFER, Northport, L. ]. The H. A. S. Co :— I have no green flj. THE FDMIGATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER, is safe, clean a-'d sure: a power- ful fumigator. CHAL PETERSON. E. Liverpool, O. He JUST WON'T believe that 9.5 per cent of all the growers that send for our free trial sample bags of THE FUMIGATING KIND Cor tumigating), and BLACK STUFF FINE ('or sprinkling), have puichaeed not once, but again and again, after the trial. WHY BE A JUST WONT when you can have these free trial sample bags; yes, two of them if one won't do. All we ask is for you to pay the express charge on ihem. ASK NOW. Don't be a JUST WON'T. The H. A. STOOTHOFF COMPANY, TOBACCO POWDER HOBBYISTS. 1 16WestSt., New York, N. Y. GLASS ORDER NOW IF YOU ARE WISE. Factories stop making: glass May 30th for this season. We have some attractive prices. Write OS before bu-ying no matter how large or how small yoor order is.' WRITE US AT ONCE AIMO SAVE IVIONEY. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., 22n(l & UNION PLAGE, CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. FLORISTS' SPECIALS I "Kinkaid" Hocking Kanawha Splint ... Lower Vein Brazil Block Genuine Smokeless Pocahontas Sullivan County Indiana Lump COAL We are direct agents. Write for prices for immediate shipment or season's supply. GLOBE COAL COMPANY, 1560-1570 Old Colony Building, .,.cn:iOA.G>o. Please tnention the A ynerican Florist when zuriiin^. LeMoniteurd'Horticulture For Horticulturists and Orctiid Growers. Edited at Pabib et Luclen Chaure and Otto Ballif. The representative Gardening Paper of French Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen. Sample copies free. rhe largest ciroulation in France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland. Twice every month. Subscription per year: With the colored plates, 83.30. without the colored plates, 81.30. 14 Rue de Sevres 14, PARIS France. GreenlioMse Material of Louisiana Cypress and Hot Bed Sash Washington Red Cedar OUR FACILITIES INCREASED "^^^^^ OUR PRICES RIGHT OUR GRADES INVARIABLY THE BEST. Writo for Catalogue and Estimate, when figuring on your new bouses. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO. 632 The American Florist. April 22, Pittsburg. DtTLL MAEKET. Business seems to have been sup- pressed entirely, but by April 20 the resistant conditions that the Lenten sea- son imposes will be dissolved and the usual uncheckable rush will have begun, and if predictions come true it will undoubtedly be the biggest Easter sea- son on record. NEWS NOTES. On April 12 Phil Langhans, Ed. Eeineman and E. C. Ludwig made an inspection of the Pittsburg Eose and Carnation Company's plant and speak highly of the preparations of that estab- lishment to meet the Easter demands. Bill Clark has been made president of the Sheridan Borough Improvement League. The Pittsburg Cut Flower Company now has two presidents in the firm. On April 27 the Americus Club will give its annual banquet, at which many national celebrities will be present. The decorations for this will be extensive and costly. Sunday, April 16, was the coldest April day for thirty years, the temper- ature being down to 28°, with snow storms and high winds. Mrs. E. A. Williams has secured the adjoining store room and will have a fine display of Easter novelties on view. John Bader's plant is going at full blast night and day in order to get out the great number of shipping orders. Pittsburg department stores are keenly competitive in the sale of rose bushes, seeds and plants. The Pittsburg Cut Flower Company expects to have the biggest Easter business in its history. E. C. Ludwig has issued some very artistic floral cards. Visitors: Mrs. Kussart, Point Marion, Pa.; H. C. Geiger, Floral Exchange, Philadelphia. E. L. M. WM. S. HARMAN, Cbicago, lodiaaapolis. Producer, Jobber and Prompt Shipper of Bitum- inoua Coal. Attractive prices on Alum Creek, Pocahontas Smokeless, W. Va. Splint, Brazil Block, Indiana Hocking Lamp and other grades. Please inenlion the A merican Florist when writing. LET US KNOW What you need in the line of lumber, pipe, plumbing supplies, sash and doors or anything In the building line. We have thousands of feet of glass suitable for greenhouses and hot beds. Send us your bill for our estimate on anything you need in the above line. THE GARDEN CITY WRECKING S LUMBER CO. 47th & Loomis Sts., CHICAGO. Plea^ie inrntiun lite American Flot ist when 7vriting. A. HERMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, and All Florists' Supplies. Skbd Fob Pbiobs. 404.412 East 34lh Straat. NEW YORK. L BAUMANN & CO., Importers and Manufaclurert of Florist Supplies 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Write for our New Catalogue F. Our prlcei ma; Interest you. Our Louisiana Cypress Is thoroughly air-dried and free from sap. This is the very best material now offered to the trade for greenhouse construction. We have the largest stock of this high-grade cypress in the North, and can promise quick service in filling all orders entrusted to us. Estimates and designs furnished on application. We will be pleased to figure with you on your contemplated work. Our new detail sheet mailed on request. RED CEDAB POSTS. IRON FimNGS. HOT-BED SASH. LocKisAND Lumber Co. . LOCK]fcANP.O. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. eARLAND'S BUTTERS WILL KEEP SNOW AND ICE OFF YOUR GLASS. DES PLAINES. ILL. SEND FOR CATALOQUB. ^S J^'^'^'^V'^v'-'-'-'-^^'-'-'-'^;^^'^^"^'*^^ A merizan of our Gutter is on Exhibition at the Chicaeo Flower Growers' Market. Please mention the American Florist when writing. r» :rk , BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS I Of Every Description I SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. S 407-427 Dearborn S«., CHICAGO I I ,J Clipper Lawn Mowerl Co. Mower that will Kill all the Weeds in Your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed and cut your grass without breaking the small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do It. Ask your dealer for them. If they have not got tht^m. below Is the price: No. 1— 12-in. Mower, $5: No. 2 — 15-in. Mower, »6; No. 3— I8-in. Mower, $7; No. 4— 2l-in. Mower, $8. Send draft, money-order or reg, letter. PUase mention the A merican Florist "when "writings The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original macblne with lelf- oiling cupB. The most powerful) least complicated, very compact with ease ol operatioB. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles In Qte and highly recommended by all. The only Drip Prool gutter on the market The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals for slmplloity or iti working. Catalogue free. €. HIPPARD. Yoanatown, OhK Please viention the American Florist when u/riting. King Construction Go. NORTH TONAWANDA. N. Y. and TORONTO, ONT. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for dis- tribution. Send for it. igo5. The American Florist. 633 MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports Calvanized Wire Rose Stakes, Tying Wires, Single & Double Pot Hangers. WRITE TJ8. Igoe BlTOS ^^^ North 9lh Si. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Hease mention the A merica n Florist when v/riting, H. M. HOOKER GO. window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 59 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, STENZEL GLASS CO., GREENHOUSE CUSS. French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. S Hudson SI- NEW YORK. 101 PoHland St., BOSTON. : Holds Class Firmly See the Potnt 1^ PEERLESS 4 OlAElnc Points ue thebe«t. ' No rlgbU or lefti. Box of H 1,000 polnU 75 oU. poitpsld. ! HENBY A^ DSEER, E 714 ChMtevt S«., PUIft., Pk Wired Toothpicks 10,000, 11.60; 60,000, tfl.26. Manataotured b; W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Free. For aale by dealera. Please mention the American Florist when writing, Howe & Taylor Mfg. Co. (NOT INCORPORATED) Makers ot WIRE DESIGNS Located in Flower Growers' Market, 60 WABASH AVENUE, g>taii*itnt\ Pbone Central 3067 CniL>AUU« Beat work, lowest prices. List free on application. City and shipping orders receive equal attention. GULF 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, "'B^'o^l^/L'rJ;rY'." LUMBER FOR Greenhouse Benches Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring. White Cedar Posts, Etc. We are in a Special Position to Furnish "PECKY CYPRESS" Evarytfelng bi PINE and HEMLOCK BUILDWG LUMBER WRITE FOB PBICES ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER CO., Cor. Weed St. & Hawthorne, CHICAGO. Tel. North 1626 and 1627. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot. House Glass a Specialty. Alway mention the American Flo- O fist when you order stock.>^ Sprague Smith Company, MANUFACTURERS OF YV I IN UO ¥¥ fjL/%99* Greenhouse Glass a specialty. 205 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Please mention the A rnerican Floyist when ivy ilnig. The James H. Rice Co. •IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOUSE GLASS A SPECIALTY. "^^Vlxxdo-w Olaata, l^ckXxxt^ l?-v^tt:y^ eto. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Material From The World's Fair. WE OWN THE FIFTY MILLI0N:D0LUR LOUIllAN* PURCHASE EXPOSITION Here is a chance for Florists to ptirchase Thousands of Dollars worth ot Valuable Material at extremely low prices. Such an opportunity only comes once. You must take advantage of it. Three Complete Greenhouses. Complete with all appurtenances, In- cluding the Flowers, Plants and Shrubs. Each house is 22x300 feet. They have Patent Ventilators, extra thick sash and regular style hothouse sash, size 3x6 feet. We will sell these Greenhouses either com- Elete or in parts. They include complete eating systems. Over 60,000 Plants are in these Houses. A complete list of them with otir extremely low prices mailed on application. HOT-HOUSE SASH. 5,000 Standard Hot-bed Sash, 3x6 feet, heavy rail, in fine condition. PIPE. 10,000,000 feet otpipeforevery purpose. Standard black wrought iron, sizes % to 12-inch. Extra heavy black wrought iron, sizes 2 to 36-inch. BOILER TUBES. 10,000 feet second-hand Boiler Tubes, in good condition, square ends, 3, 3V^ and 4-inch. Will make low prices on carload order. 100,000,000 FEET OF LUMBER. Send US your Lumber Bill for our esti- mate. We can furnish you anything in the line. Studding, Joists and Timbers. Mixed 2-inch Planking, dressed and matched flooring. Timbers in sizes 4x4, 4x6, 6x6, 6x8, 8x8. 10x10, 10x12, 12x12, 14x14 and in lengths from 8 to 80 feet. Interior finishing material. SASH AND DOORS. Thousands of Sash and Doors for quick delivery. Can furnish all sizes. Write for our Sash and Door List. RUBBER HOSE. 60,000 feet of Rubber Hose in sizes from %, to 2V4-inch. We are making very low prices on large quantities. ROOFING GLASS. 1,000,000 feet of V4 and %inch thick roofing glass, good as new. 1,000,000 feet of heavy wire netting used under this glass, No. 14 gauge. LAWN ROLLERS. 25 Rollers, two sections, each 10x20 Inches, counterbalanced handles. ROAD SCRAPERS. 12 — No. 2 American Wheel Scrapers. 25— No. 2 Western Wheel Scrapers. 35— No. 2% Western Wheel Scrapers. 12— No. 1 Western Drag Scrapers. 12— No. 2 Western Drag Scrapers. 25 — Western Railroad Plows. CONTRACTORS' 4,000 Steel Shovels. SUPPLIES. 500 Wheelbar- rows. 500 Steel Picks. 600 Mattocks, Lanterns, Axes, etc. 1,000-ton Bolts, Rods, Lag Screws, Turn buckles and Washers. 150 Track and Lever Jacks. Thousands of other items of every kind and descrip- tion. Furniture. Office Fixtu'es Electrical Apparatus, etc., etc. Ask for our World's Fair Catalogue No. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. Wttt 36th and Iron Its., CHICA60. or WORLD'S FAIR GROUNDS, ST. LOUIS, Mo. 634 The American Florist. April22, Index to Advertisers. Aitkea Mark 614 AlbanySt'mTr'pCo. S34 Allen JK 613 Amer'n Blower Co. .IV AmlingEC 611 Andorra Nurseries. 618 Aschmana God(rey.625 Atlantic Coast Nurs.619 Backer & Co 637 Bailer FA 63J Bassett & Wash- burn 611 Baumann L & Co.. . 632 Baur Floral Co 621 Bay State Narseries 619 BeavenE A 610 Beokert W C H BensonC W 615 Benthey-Coftts worth Co 611 Berning H G 612 BertermannBros Co. 614 Berry A A Seed Co. 617 Black Chas 6i8 Blackistone Z D 614 BoddlngtonAT H Bodflsh W 1 628 Brant D Wood 612 BrantSD 624 Braslan Seed Co 616 Breitmeyer'a J Sons . ... 614 622 Bred John 628 BrownAlfrdJSeedCo 617 Brown Bag Filling MohCo 617 BrunaHN 612 Buckley W T Co .... 628 BudlongJ A 611 Burpee W A & Co... II Byer Bros 625 Byer Floral Co 623 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 609 620 Carmody J D. .. .Ill Cation Gr'nhouse Co621 Chadwiok Chas 610 ChalfantWA 628 Chicago Car Co 624 Chicago House Wrecking Co 633 Clare* Scharrath. 609 Olevel'nd Cut Flo Ct612 Clipper Lawn Mower Co. 632 Coles WW 623 Collins Thos ... ^ Conard ^^ DILLER, CASKEY & CO., .^H^^^r^o.%^^ns, APPARATUS. S. W. Cor Sixth and Bark Sia.. r»«¥I^A.I>Bi:^I»^IA.. -^^^^^^^^— ^ VENTIUTINa porHeating KNYDESCRiPtiONOF Building by steam or hot- Water;! . N£>A4-in., $1.50. By mail add 10c per 100 for R. C. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Alternantheras — 100,000 Alternanthe- ras, strong rooted. Brilliantlssima 75c per 100, $6 per 1,000; A. Nana, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000; P. Major, 50o per 100, $4 per 1,000. Special prices on 5,000 or more. Davis Bros., Morrison, 111. Altemantberas — Alternantbera, red and yellow, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Altemanthera — Best red and yellow, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000, rooted cuttings, prepaid; best red 2-in., $1.75, by express. Byer Floral Co.. Shippensburg, Pa. Altemanthera — 70,000 red and yellow, Sept. struck equal 2-in., 60c per 100, $5 per 1.000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. AlysBUm— Sw. Giant, dbl., 100 R. C, 75c.; from 2%-in., $2 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100, R. C. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. AJyssum — Sweet, dbl. and dwf., from 21^-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $4 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave. and Elliott St., Peoria, 111. Alyssum — Sweet, 2 to 2i,4-in., $2.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Alyssum — Little Gem, 2ii-in., $2 per 100. In bud, fine stock. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Alyssum — Giant Alyssum, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Alyssum — Sweet alyssum, giant dbl., $1 per 100, $S per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Alyssnin — Double, 2-in., 2c; from sand, Ic. Nemaha Greenhouses, Seneca, Kan. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 2^4 -in. pots, $2 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 2 14 -in. pots, $2 per 100. Jos. H- Cunningham, Delaware, O. Asparagrus — 50,000 Sprengeri, 60,000 plumosus and robustus, ready June 1. Send for prices. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus — Plumosus nanus, strong plants ready for 4-in. pots, or for plant- ing out; 2 14 -in. pots, $2.25 per 100, $20 per 1,000; 3-ln. pots, $4.50 per 100; Sprengeri, strong 2 14 -in. pots, $1.75 per 100, $5 per 1,000; 3-in. pots. $4 per 100. Good & Reese, Springfield, O. Asparagus — A. plumosus and Spren- geri,, 3-in., only $4 per 100. John Brod, Niles Center. III. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus na- nus, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 2-ln., $2 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City. la. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus 2 and 3-in., $4 to $8 per 100; Sprengeri, 2 and 3 In., $3 to $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus — Asparagus plumosus na- nus. L. H. Foster. 45 King St., Dorchester. Mass. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, 100 seeds, 40c: 1.000 seeds, $2; 12,000, $20. F. Oilman Taylor. Glendale, Cal. Asparagus — A. plumosus, from 4-in., $12.50 per 100; 3y2-in., $10 per 100; 3-in., $7 per 100; 2%-in., $4 per 100. A. Sprengeri, 4-in., $S per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co.. cor. 5th Ave, and Elliott St., Peoria. 111. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 2-in., $3.50; 3-in., $8; 4-in., $15 per 100. Sprengeri, 2-in., $2.50; 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10 per 100; Baskets of Sprengeri, etc. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. 111. Asparagus — A. plumosus, from 2-ln. pots, $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000; not less than 500 at 1,000 rates. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Asparagus — A. plumosus, from 2% -in. pots, $2 per 100. Nunnally Co., Atlanta, Ga. Asparagus — Asparagus roots, 1-yr. old; Conover's Colossal, Barr's Mammoth, Palmetto, Columbia mammoth white. $2.25 per 1,000; $10 per 5,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph St., Chicago. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, 2%- In., $2.25 per 100; 3-in., 75c per doz.; 4- in., $1.25 per doz.; 5-in., $2 per doz. Sprengeri, 3 and 4-in., 75c and $1.50 per doz.; large plants for hanging baskets, 30c each. Goshen Floral Co., Goshen, Ind. Asparagus — Bonvallet's giant, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. C. O. Williams, Ba- tavia. 111. Asters — Asters hardy In variety, 3-ln. pots, $1 per doz.; $8 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Asters — Aster plants, Benthey's fam- ■ous^new asters from flats, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000; from 2^-in., $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. American Branching, Carlsons, Queen of the Market and Hohenzollern, from flats, 60c per 100, $5 per 1,000; from 214-in., $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Extra strong thrifty plants by express. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Azalea — ^Azaleas, all sizes and prices, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00. 1,500 Mme. Van der Cruyssen; other vars., from 75c to $1.50 each. A. Godfrey Asohmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Azalea— Azaleas, all sizes and prices, 7Sc, $1.00, $1.26; 1,500 Madame Van der Cruyssen. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Azalea — Azalea mollis, mixed, 20 buds, 40c each, $4 per doz., $30 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Begonias — Flowering, 5 varieties, 2 to 2y>-in., $5; 3-in, $7.50; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111, Caima — New canna, Mrs. Wm. P. Kast- ing. Gold medal winner, St. Louis; height 3% feet; Immediate delivery; 50o each; $4 per doz.; $20 per 100; stock lim- ited. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-85 EUicott St., Buffalo, N. T. Canna — Gold medal canna West Vir- ginia; started plants $5 per 100. Limited stock. Gus Obermeyer, Parkersburg, W. Va. Canaa — King Humbert, 3-in. pot plants, 35c each; $3.50 per doz; $25 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cannas — In variety, strong, $5^ By mail add 10c per 100, R. C. and seed- lings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Cannas — Chas. Henderson, Burbank, Mme. Crozy, F. Vaughan, Egandale, Bouvier, from 4-in., $S per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave. and Elliott St.. Peoria, 111. cannas — 5,000 from 3-in. pots, $5 per 100, in 20 best varieties. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings: White Lawson, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Cardinal from 2-in. pots, $12 per 100. Larchmont Nurseries, Larchmont, N. Y. Carnation — Crisis (new), $12 per 100; Mrs. Patten, $6 per 100; Judge Hins- dale, $4 per 100; Lady Bountiful, $5 per 100; Buttercup, $3 per 100; Flamingo, $6 per 100; Dorothy Whitney, $3 per 100; Golden Beauty, $3 per 100; Prosperity, $2 per 100; Mrs. J. H. Manley, $2.50 per 100; Wm. Scott, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Floriana, $1.26 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Lorna, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Eldorado, $1.25 per 100. $10 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1.25 per 100, $10 per i 1,000; Mrs. Lawson, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Adonis, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Harry Fenn, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Gov. Roosevelt, $1.60 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Mrs. P. Palmer, $1.25 per 100, tlO per 1,000; The Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Mrs. E. A. Nelson, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Portia, $1.26 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Dorothy, $1.26 per 100, $10 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Camation — Rooted cuttings ready now: Phyllis, Chicago White, Robert Cra'ig, White Lawson. Send for prices. Cardinal, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Crisis, new. $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Crusader, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; 1 Daheim , $G per 100, $50 per 1,000; Eclipse, Dorner's, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Indianapolis, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Lawson, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Rich- mond Gem, $10 per 100, $75 per 1,000; The Belle, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Ves- per, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Variegated Lawson, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; White Swan, $10 per 100, $80 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, Green- houses. Western Springs, 111. Carnation — Seed, hand hybridized, 1-16 oz., $2; over 40 varieties; bloom 4 months from planting. F. Oilman Taylor, Glen- dale, Cal. . Carnation — Kooted cuttings. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Philadel- phia, Carnation — Carnation Bride, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Phyllis, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. John N. May. Summit, N. J. Carnation — Carnation Fred Burkl. All orders booked now are for April de- livery. The Cardinal, best scarlet, root- ed cuttings now ready, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000: 10,000 now ready. S. S. Skl- d el sky. Philadelphia. Carnation — Unrooted carnation cut- tings; Queen Louise. Portia, Crocker. Goodenough, 50c per 100: Lawson. $1 per 100; Gladiolus, bulbs, 7Rc per 100, $6 per 1.000. Cash with order. George M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 636 The American Florist. April 22, Carnation — The Cardinal; best scarlet in market today; rooted cuttings now ready; J12 per 100; JlOO per 1,000. E. G. Hill. Richmond. Ind. Carnation — The Cardinal; best scarlet in market; rooted cuttings now ready; {12 per 100; tlOO per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co.. Jollet. 111. Carnation — Rooted cuttings. Chicago. $10 per 100, $120 per 1,000; Boston Mar- ket. $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Belle, $5 per 100, $46 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Peru, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Richmond Gem, $10 per 100, $76 per 1,000; Crusader, $6 per 100, $46 per 1,000; Adonis, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Estelle, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Indianapolis, $6 per 100, $46 per 1,00.0; Phyllis, $10 per 100, $120 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $1.50 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Mrs. Joost, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Mrs. Higinbotham, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Nelson, $1.60 per 100, $11.60 per 1,000; Lawson, $1.60 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago Carnation — Red Sport, holly berry red, 2^ to 3-ln. flower. Immediate delivery; price, $1.60 per doz., $2.50 for 26. $4 for 50; all postpaid; $6 per 100. $60 per 1.000. Queen LiOulse, $1.25 per 100 post- paid; $10 per 1,000. A. B. Davis & Son, PurcellvlUe, Va. Carnation — Strong rooted cuttings. N. Fisher, $5 per 100; Indianapolis, $4 per 100; B. Market, $1.76 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Wolcott, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; lawson, $1.25 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Glacier, $1.26 per 100. $12 per 1.000; Prosperity, $1.60 per 100, $14 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co.. Springfield. 111. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings. Enchantress, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Pair Maid, $2.60 per 100, $20 per $1,000; Alpine Glow. $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1.000; Lawson, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Nel- son, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Queen, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Boston Market, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Marion, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Fla- mingo, $6 per 100; Crusader, $6 per 100; Crane, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Mrs. Patten, $6 per 100; Prosperity, $2.60 per 100; Harlowarden, $3 per 100. All other leading varieties. Leo Nlessen Co., 1217 Arch St., Philadelphia. Carnation — Carnation cuttings. The best now ready. Lady Bountiful, $6 per 100. $50 per 1,000; White Lawson, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Moonlight, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Crusader, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Cardinal, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000;^ Mrs. Lawson, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; M. Field, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Prosperity, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Lieut. Peary, $12 per 100, $100 per 1.000. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Carnation — Lawson, Boston Market, from flats, 2%c; from sand, l%c. Dor- othy, White Cloud, Ic. Nemaha Green- houses, Seneca, Kan. Carnation — My Maryland and Jessica, $2.50 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. H Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md. Carnations — Special prices per 1,000; Q. Louise and Floriana, $7.50; Mrs. Nel- son, H Fenn, $10; 50,000 Q. Louise ready now; rest in early May. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Camations-^Specialists in carnations. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, L. I., N. Y. Carnations — Carnation cuttings, from pots and flats: N. Fisher, Mrs. M. A. Patten. Flamingo, $5.50 per 100, $55 per 1,000; D. Whitney, $5.50 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000; H Fenn, Fair Maid and Queen, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Backer & Co., BiUerlca, Mass. Carnations — Rooted cuttings now ready of all reliable well known vari- eties. A N. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Carnation — Strong rooted cuttings. White Lawson, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000. Also other novelties. Fiancee, Cardinal, F. Burkl, etc., and older sorts, M. A. Patten, Dahelm, Enchantress. Flamingo, T. W. Lawson, etc. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown, N. T. Carnations — Eclipse, our new dark pink; fine plants from 2-ln pots, $12 per 100. Rooted cuttings, standard varie- ties. Write for price list. F. Dorner & Sons Co., LaFayette, Ind. Carnation — Rooted cuttings now ready. All best commercial varieties; also some of tried newer sorts. First-class stock. in. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, Carnation — Carnation Robert Craig (scarlet), 1906. Order now for March delivery. $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Jollet, Carnation — Carnation cuttings; well rooted, taken from selected stock, clean and healthy. Lawson, $1.60 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; Guardian Angel, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $1.60 per 100, $12.50 per 1.000; Mrs. Higin- botham, $1.26 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Esteile, $1.50 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Chicago, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Adonis, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; Her Majesty, $1.60 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; Harlowarden, $1.60 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000. Wletor Bros., 61 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Carnation — Rooted carnation cuttings. White Lawson, 5,000 ready to be shipped, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Lady Bounti- ful, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Mrs. M. A. Patten, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000; Dahelm, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Enchantress, $3.50 per 300, $30 per 1,000; Boston Mar- ket, $2.60 per 100. $20 per 1,000; The Queen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; White Cloud, $1.60 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Mrs. T. W. Lawson, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; Gen. Maceo, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Mrs. G. M. Bradt, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Melba, $1.60 per 100, $12 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000. Grafted roses. Write for prices. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Carnation — Red Lawson, at $10 per 100; $40 per 500; $76 per 1,000. W. J. Palmer & Son, Lancaster, N. Y. Carnation — Strong, healthy, well root- ed cuttings. Prosperity, Joost, Lawson and Wolcott, $2 per 100; Moonlight, $3 per 100. John Brod, Niles Center, lU. Carnation — Carnation Candace, $2 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Dis- semination 1906. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., and John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind. Carnation — White Lawson, from 2-in. pots, $6 per 100; $56 per 1,000. John Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Carnations — Pot grown per 100: En- chantress $4; B. Market $2.50; Red Sport and Flamingo $6; The Queen and Mrs. Fisher $3. R. C. from soil, per 100: F. Hill, Q. Louise, Scott, Joost, Crocker, $1.50; Crane $2; Enchantress $3. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson St., Philadel- phia^ Carnation — Carnation cuttings. W. H Watson, Lapeer, Mich. Centaurea — Centaurea Gymnocarpa, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. Centaurea — 2 to 2%-in., $2.50; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Cherries — Jerusalem cherries, last year's plants. $2 per 100. Jas. A. Lake, San Jose, Cal. Chrysanthemums — Fine lot in sand; lot of 2-in. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Chryganthemnm — Fine plants, ready to ship, from soil or sand. White, per 100: Esteile, Kalb, Robinson, Polly Rose, Wanamaker, $2; Eaton, $2.60; Bon- naffon. Snow Queen, Merry Christmas, Mayflower, Ivory, J. Jones, $2; H Plume- rldge, $3. Yellow, per 100: October Sunshine, Monrovia, Major Bonnaffon, Appleton, Y. Jones, Y. Mayflower, Beauty, Mournler, Omega, $2; Y. Eaton, Golden Wedding, $2.50; Wm. Thlrkell, T. W. Pockett, H S. Vails, KImberly, $3. Pink, per 100: Duckham, Cobbold, Bal- four, $3; Glory of Paclflc, Pink Ivory, M. Newell, J. K. Shaw, Perrln, M. Liger, Lavender Queen, Richardson, Murdoch v. Morell, $2. Red, per 100; Oakland, Paul Labbe, Black Hawk, $2.50. Wletor Bros., 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Chrysanthemnm — Rooted cuttings. Wm. Duckham, Ben Wells, P. A. Cob- bold, Leila Filkins, $3 per 100; Dr. Enguehard, $4; Mrs. Thlrkell, $2. No order filled less than $1. W. A. ChaJfant, Springfield, Mo. Chrysanthemmn — Strong rooted cut- tings and plants. Leading standard vari- eties. Cash or satisfactory references. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Chrysanthemum — Rooted cuttings ready now. All best commercial vari- eties; also some of tried newer sorts. First-class stock. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, HI. Chrysanthemnni — Rooted cuttings, early chrysanthemums, Opah, Mme. Bergman, Wlllowbrook, October Sun- shine. Ell Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemmn — Three new chrysan- themums. Majestic, Adelia and Madonna, rooted cuttings, $3 per doz., $16 per 100; 2-ln. pots, $20 per 100. John Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Chrysanthemums — Ready to ship now out of soli, good strong cuttings as fol- lows: 200 G. S. Kalb, 200 Monrovia, 300 F. Teal, 100 Glory of Paclflc, 200 Polly Rose, 100 Wlllowbrook, 100 Golden Trophy, 100 Mrs. Robinson, 400 Bride, 400 Appleton, 400 Minerva, 200 G. W. Chllds, 300 T. Shrlmpton, 200 Vlvland- Morel, 1,000 Niveus, 1,000 Mutual Friend, 1,000 Halllday, 2,000 Ivory, white; 300 Ivory, pink; 600 Culllngfordl, 400 J. Jones, white; 400 J. Jones, yellow; 300 Black Hawk, 300 Xeno, 1,200 G. Wed- ding, 1,000 Lincoln, 700 Maud Dean, 300 Nagoya, 400 Mme. P. Perrln, 600 T. Eaton, 1,000 Y. Bonnaffon. Above vari- eties, $1.50 per 100; $12.60 per 1,000. B. Wells, Princess, N. Pockett, Mrs. W., Mildred Ware, Mrs. E., P. Vallls, W. Duckham, Dr. Enguehard, $2.60 per 100. Gen. Hutton, F. A. Cobbold, Leila Fil- kins, L. T. Wright, $4 per 100. W. P. Kasting 383-87 Elllcott St, Buffalo. Chrysanthemnm — M. Bonnaffon, Robin- son, G. Pacific and M. Llger, $2 per 100, $16 per 1,000; Esteile and Wm. Duck- ham, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; same var. from 2% -in. pots, $1 per 100. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Chrysanthemums — Rooted cuttings. Wm. Swayne, Kennett Sq., Philadelphia. Chrysanthemums — Dr. Enguehard, Wm. H. Duckham, from 2% -in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100; Mme. M. Llger, Yellow Eaton, Ethelyn, Miss A. By- ron, from 2%-in. pots, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; a general ass't. from 2% -In. pots, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; root, cut., $2 per 100. $15 per 1,000: G. S. Kalb, P. Rose, Wlllowbrook, Miss M. Wana- maker, Ivory, Mrs. H. Robinson, Niveus, Queen, Mrs. McArthur, T. Eaton, W. H Chadwlck, Glory of Pacific, P. Ivory, J. K. Shaw, Adela, M. Perrln, A. J. Balfour, M. Dean. Lav. Queen, The Harriott, Mon- rovia, G. Pitcher, Col. D. Appleton, G. Gate, MaJ. Bonnaffon, Mrs. T. L. Park, Culllngfordl, K. Broomhead. A. N. Pler- son, Cromwell, Conn. Chrysanthemums — In variety, Ic. Nemaha Greenhouses, Seneca, Kan. Chiysanthemums — 75,000 best var., in- cluding best Pompon collection in coun- try. Special prices on Pompons, for short time, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000, our selection. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mlch^ Chrysanthemnm — Including such new varieties as Zilletto, Brenda, J. H Doyle, Lady Cranstoun, Mrs. D. V. West, Mrs. J. A. Miller, etc. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Chrysanthemums — Mrs. W. Duckham, 75c each; $7.50 per doz.; Merstham Yel- low, White Coombes, 50c each; $5 per doz.; $35 per 100; also Mrs. A. J. Miller, J. H. Doyle, D. Stevens, Mrs. H. A. Allen, Emily Mileham, Merstham Red, Val. Greenham, Lady Cranston, etc., 50c each; $5 per doz.; $30 per 100; W. Duckham, F. A. Cobbold, Gen, Hutton, D. McLeod, W. R. Church, B. Wells, Cheltoni, Harrison Dick, etc., $8 per 100; Mrs. T. W. Pockett, C. J. Salter, Mrs. E. Thlrkell, F. S. Vallls. and other standard kinds. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums — Three new chrysan- themums. Majestic, Adelia and Madonna, $3 per doz., $15 per 100; 2-in. pots. John Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. jgo5. The American Florist. 687 Clirysantlieiuaius — Best standard vari- eties, R. C. from soil $2 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Je£Eerson St., Philadel- phia^ Clematis — Jackmanl, 2-yr. $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100; 3-yr. $4.50 per doz., $35 per 100; asst'd, 3-yr. $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100. Vaughaifs Seed Store, Chi- cago and N. Y. Clematis — Jackmanl, Mme. £X Andre, Henryl, Ramona, 2-year fleldgrown. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Clematis — Clematis, 2-yr., home grown, 26c; $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Panlculata, $1 per doz.; $8 per 100; 2»4-ln. pots 7Bc per doz.; $4 per 100. F. A. Bailer, Bloom- ington. 111. Clematis — Clematis Jackmanl, 2-yr-old.. No. 1, $18 per 100, 20c each in smaller quantities; 2-yr.-old, No. 1%, $12 per 100, 15c for smaller quantities. Henryl, 2-yr.-old, No. 1, $18 per 100, 20c each smaller quantities; No. 1%, ^-yr.-old, $12 per 100, 15c for smaller quantities. Mme. E. Andre, 2-yr.-old, No. 1, $19 per 100, 21c each in smaller quantities; 2-yr.- old., No. 1%, $15 per 100, 17c for smaller quantity. V. H. Hallock & Son, Queens, N. Y. Cobsea — Scandens, strong plants. $3 per 100. Jas. A. Lake, San Jose, Cal. Cobaea — Cobaea scandens, 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Cobsea — Trans, from flats, $1; 2% -in. pots, $2. By mail add 10c per 100, R. C. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Cobaea — Cobaea scandens, fine, strong, 3-in., $3 per 100. C R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Coleus — Thirty named leadmg var.. 70c per 100, $6 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Colens — Bestbedders, 60c per 100, root- ed cuttings, prepaid. Byer Floral Co., Shlppensburg, Pa. Colens — Forty varieties, 70c per lOU; $6 per 1,000. S. P. Brant, Clay Center. Kan. Coleus — Twelve var., 214-in. pots. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. O Coleus — Coleus in varieties, 100 rooted cuttings, 70c; 214-in., $2 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100 on R. C. and seed- lings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Coleus — Golden Redder, Verschaffeltii and mixed in many var., from 2-in., $2 per 100; R. C, same var. as above, 75c per 100, $6 per 1,000. Cation Green- house Co., cor. 5th Ave. and Elliott St., Peoria. 111. Colens — Broad, fancy leaved, 3-ln., $10 to $12.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Cnphea — Cuphea, 2i4-ln., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Cupbea — Cuphea, 2 to 2%-ln., $2.60 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Cnpbea — Cigar plant, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Cyclamen — Cyclamen plants^ once transplanted, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; twice transplanted, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Seed of only selected flowers and well built stock. C. Wlnterich, Defiance, O Cyclamen — Cyclamen splendens gigan- teum, hybrid seedlings, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000. Paul Mader, E. Stroudsburg, Pa. ^^ Cyclamen — Splendens glganteum hy- brids. In five true colors: seedlings, in- cluding fringed variety. $4 per 100; $36 per 1.000. Lehnig & Winnefeld, Hackensack. N. J. Dahlias — In var., 50c per doz., 2%-ln7, $4 per 100. By mall add 10c per 100 on R. C. and seedlings. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Dalilias — Cactus var., clumps, $7 per 100; large fl. var., $5 per 100. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Dahlia — Kaiserln Augusta Victoria, dbl., 4 to 6-ln. diameter, stems 12 to 18-in. long, plants 3 to Si^ feet high: stock from 2%-in. pots, $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. Delivery May 1. A. L. Miller, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Dablla — Dahlia. Mrs. Winters. $10 per 100. W. W. WUmore, Denver, Col. Dalilia — Dahlia Sylvia, divided field roots, $2 per doz., $15 per 100. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dahlia — Cactus Ingeborg Egeland, leading scarlet, $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. W. W. Wllmore, Denver, Col. Dahlias — Complete set, 12 new Century; 25 new Cactus; Collarette dahlias; giant flowered, new fancy and decorative dahlias; show and single dahlias; in all 38 single dahlias and 44 dbl. dahlias. L. K Peacock, Atco, N. J. Dahlias — Good commercial sorts, large field clumps, $10 per 100. Batavia Green- houses, Batavia, 111. Dahlias — Winner of silver medal. World's Fair; send for list of up-to-date dahlias. J. K. Alexander, E. Bridge- water, Mass. Dahlias — Finest collection in U. S. W. L. Lothrop. E. Bridgewater, Mass. Daisies — Marguerites all colors, strong plants, $2 per 100. English daisies, strong plants, $1 per 100. Jas. A. Lake, San Jose, Cal. Daisies — Paris Daisy, giant, 2-ln. 2c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Dentzia. — Easter stock. Deutzias (or forcing; strong, two-year-old fleld-grown plants, for 6-in. pots. Gracilis rosea, $1 per doz., $8 per 100. Gracilis Lemoinel, $1 per doz., $8 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Deutzia — Deutzia Gracilis. 7-ln. pots, I5c each. $1.60 per doz.. $12 per 100; Deutzia Lemoinel. 7-in. pots, 40c each. $3.50 per doz.. $25 per 100. Vau<;hnn's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dracaena — Dracsena Indivlsa, 2-3-in. to 4-in., $2.50, $5 and $8. By mall add 10c per 100 R. C. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Dracaena — Dracaena indlvisa, 3-in. 75c per doz.; $5 per 100; 4%-in. pots $2 per doz.; 6-in. pots $3 per doz. C. Elsele 11th and Jefferson St.. Philadelphia. Dusty Miller — Trans, from fiats, per 100, $1; 2%-in. pots, $2. By mail add 10c per 100 R. C. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Easter Stock — Easter lilies, hydran- geas, spiraea Gladstone, rhododendrons, genistas. R. Dreyer. TVoodslde. L. I.. N. Y Easter Ulles — Hinode Florist Co., Wliitestone. L. I.. N. Y. Pern — Nephrolepis Scottil, 6-ln. pot grown, ready for 8-ln., $16 per doz; 7- in. pot grown, $24 per doz.; 8-ln. pot grown, $36 per doz. John Scott, Keap St. Greenhouses. Brooklyn. Ferns, Etc. — Boston ferns, for 6. 6, 7 and 8-ln. pots at $26, $60, $76 and $100 per 100. L. H. Foster. 45 King St.. Dorchester. Mass. Ferns — Fancy ferns, $1.50 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1.26 per 1,000; galax, 76c per 1,000, $6.50 per case of 10,000. Laurel festooning, 4c, 5c, 6c per yd.; wild sml- lax, $6.60 per 60-lb. case; laurel and Princess pine wreaths. Crowl Fern Co., MUllngton. Mass. Ferns — Ferns In 4, 6 and 6-ln. pots, strong, healthy, well rooted from bench, at 16c, 20c and 30c respectively. John Brod, Niles Center, 111. Ferns — Boston ferns, fine young plants, $10 per 1,000. Soar Bros., Little River. Fla. Ferns — Adiantum pedatum (hardy maidenhair) strong, 10c; small, 5c. Nemaha Greenhouses, Seneca, Kan. Ferns — Nephrolepis Bostonlensis, Neph. cordata compacta and Neph, Pier- sonl, from 2V4-ln. pots, $3 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Ferns — Boston ferns, 2% to 10-in., Scottii ferns, 4, 5 and 6-ln., Foster ferns, 2 V. and 3-in. Small ferns for ferneries, 2H-ln. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Ferns — New crop fancy and dagger ferns: fancy, $1.25 per 1,000: dagger, $1 per 1,000. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Ferns — N. Scottii, 2 "4-in., $2 per doz., $15 per 100, $125 per 1.000; 6-in., $15 per doz.. $100 per 100, $25 at 100 rate, 250 at 1,000 rate. John Scott. Keap St. Greenhouses, Brooklyn, N. Y. Pern — The Tarrytown fern, N. Pler- soni elegantissima, 2%, -in. pots, $9 per doz.; 50 plants at 60c each, 100 at 50c each, 500 at 45c each, 1,000 at 40 each; 5-in. pots, $12 per doz.; 6-in. pots, $24 per doz.; 8-in. pots, $36 per doz.; 10-in. pots, $60 per doz. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Ferns — Boston, 2, 3 to 4-in., $3, $6 and $12. Cash with order, Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Feverfew — Little Gem, true, 3-in., per 100, $1; 214-in., $2 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100, R. C. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, Feverfew — Little Gem, 2^-in., «0c per doz., $4 per 100. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia. Feverfew— From sand, Ic; 3-in., 2%c. Nemaha Greenhouses, Seneca, Kan. Pious — Ficus elastlca, 6 and 7-ln., $6 to $9 per doz. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Por^et-me-nots — In varieties, trans., $1 per 100; 2% -in., $2 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Fuchsias — Fuchsias, rooted cuttings, 6 best varieties, 90c per 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa. Fuchsias — Rooted cuttings, Trophee and other good sorts, $1 per 100, prepaid. Byer Floral Co., Shlppensburg, Pa. Fuchsia — In var., 100 R, C, $1; 2% -In., $2.50. By mall add 10c per 100, R. C. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Fuchsias — 2 to 2%-in., $4; 3-in., $7.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. Uardenias — Gardenia plants and les- samine, our leading specialty. Natural growing conditions here ideal. 1 yr., 18- 24-in., $1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. W. Benson. Alvln, Tex. Genista — Genistas, 4-in., $12.50 per 100. Geo^. Kuhl. Pekin. 111. Geraniums — Jean Vlaud, S. A Nutt, Castellane, John Doyle and Perkins. Single and double Gen. Grant, La Fav- orite, 2-ln. pots, $2.60 per 100. Geo. M. Bmmans, Newton, N. J. Oeranlum — s. aI Nutt geraniums, healthy, 2V4-ln., $3.60 per 100. John Brod, Niles Center, 111. aeranlums — Ten var., 2%-in. pots, $3 per 100; 10 var.. 3>4-ln., $4 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. Geranium — Have this stock by thi 100,000. Rooted cuttings; big lot ready. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. Oeranitim — 2, 000 rose geraniums, 214- in., $2.50 per 100, $22.60 per 1,000. Maple City Greenhouses. Honesdale. Pa. Geranium — Orosa and Snow Queen from 2y-ln. pots. $15 per 100; Geranium Mme. Salleroi. from 2V4-in. pots, $2.60 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Geranium — Mme. Salleroi^ strong plants, $1.50 per 100. Jas. A. Lake, San Jose, Cal^ QeraniumB^^^^sr^ATNuttTlBruantTT^go, Mme. Carnot, La Favorite, E. G. Hill, B. de Poitevine, J. Viaud, 4-in., $8 per 100; 3-in, $5 per 100; 2V,-in.. $3 per 100. Mme. Salleroi, 214-in., $2.50 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave. and Elliott St., Peoria, 111. Geraniums — Rose, 2 to 2^-in., $3.60; 3-in.. $6 per 100; ivy geraniums, 2 to 214-in., $5 per 100; Mme. Salleroi, 2 to 214 in., $3 per 100; pink, red, white and salmon geraniums. 2 to 214-in., $3.60 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-in.. $8 to $10 per 100. Geo.^^JCuhl, Pekin, 111. Geranium — In varieties, 2% -In. pots, $2.50 per 100; Mme. Salleroi, very strong, 214-in.. $2.50 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100, R. C. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Gloxinia — Large size, four separate colors. $4 per 100. 6c each for smaller quantity. V. H. Hallock & Son, Queens, N. Y. Heliotrope — Rooted cuttings, 12 vari- eties, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant. Clay Center. Kan. Heliotrope — Rooted cuttings, $1 per 100, prepaid. Byer Floral Co., Shlppens- burg. Pa. Heliotrope — Dark blue heliotrope In bud and bloom. 4-in., $6 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utica, N. Y. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 638 The American Florist. April 22, Heliotrope — The best named var., ?1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. C. Hurafeld, Clay Center, Kan. Heliotrope — Heliotrope, 3-in., $7.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Heliotrope — In varieties, 2% -in. pots, $2. By mail add 10c per 100, K, C. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. HemerocalUs — Fulva, $1.75 per 100. Annie E. Craft, St. Joseph, Mo. Hollyhocks — Dreer superb double hol- lyhocks, separate colors, {1.25 per doz., $10 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. HoUybocks — Double field-grown, J3 per 100. W. W. Wllmore, Denver. Col. Honeysuckle— Halleana, string, 50o per doz.; dark leaves, rose flowers, 75o per doz. Annie E. Craft, St. Joseph, Mo. Honeysuckle — (Halleana), 6-ln. pots, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson St., Philadelphia. Hydrangeas — Hardy hydrangeas, $3 per doz. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. HydranjTea — Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora, 2% to 3 feet, $1.50 per doz., $11 per 100; 12 to 18 in., $1 per doz., $8 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago anc! New York. Hydrangreas — Hydrangea otaksaL Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 Ontario St, Philadelphia. Ivy— German Ivy, 2-in., $2.60 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Iris — Iris ochroleuca gigantea, Russian iris, strong plants, $1.50 per doz. Annie E. Craft, St. Joseph, Mo. Ivy — Hardy Boston ivy, $3 per doz. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Ivy — German ivy, 2% -in. pots, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; fine rooted cut- tings, 60c per 100, $4.50 per 1,000. Maple City Greenhouses, Honesdale, Pa. Ivy — English ivy, strong plants, $2 per 100. St. Helena, strong plants, $1.60 per 100. Jas. A. Lake, San Jose, Cal. Montana — In var^ 3-in., $5l 2^i-ln., $2.50 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100 R. C. and seedlings. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. ^antaua — Five best varieties, $1.26 per 100, $10 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. lilies — Japan and Harrisii lilies. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St, Philadelphia. Killes — Cape Cod, pink pond lilies, strong, flowering roots, $3 per doz. W. I. Bodflsh, W. Barnstable, Mass. ^Uies — Lilium Melpomene, 8 to 9-in., per 100, $6; 9 to 11-in., $8; Lilium spe- closum album, 8 to 9-in., $7.50; 9 to 11-in., $12; Lilium speciosum rubrum, 8 to 9-in., $5; 9 to 11-in., $7.50. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. T.mnm Harrisii — Lilium Harrisii bulbs for coming season. J. M. Thorbum & Co.. 36 Cortlandt St, N. Y. IiObeUa — Crystal Palace, strong plants, 76c per 100. Jas. A. Lake, San Jose, Cal. Iiobelia — Comp., dwf., transp. from flats, $1; 214-in., $2 per 100; Lobelia spe- ciosa, trailing, transp. from flats, $1; 2V4-ln.„ $2 per 100. By mail add lOo per 100 R. C. and seedlings. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. ^bella-^Lobelia, dwarf blue, $1 per 100. _ Hill Top Greenhouses, Utlca, N. Y. Uarguerites — White and yellow, $2 per 100. By mall add 10c per 100, R. C. and seedlings. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Moon Tine— Hardy moon vine roots, $1.50 per doz. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. ■~Hlootiana — Sander^ 2% -in., $1 per doz. C. R- Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. OxcMd — Cattleya Schroederse, a well assorted importation Just arrived. Stan- ley & Co., Southgate, England. Orobld — Orchid Cyprlpedium insigne, Al, &-ln. plants, $1 cash. Smith & Young Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Orolilds-^arges t growers. Importers, exporters and hybridists in the world. Sander, St. Albans, England. OroUd — Cattleya lablata, also large stock established orchids. Lager & Hur- rell. Summit N. J. Orchid — Cattleya Schroederse .1. grand well assorted importation ju^-t arrived. Stanley & Co., Southgate, En.;iand. Palms, Etc. — Growers and Importers, palms and ferns; decorative plants. Geo. Wittbold Co., 1667 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Palms, Site. — Palms, ferns and deco- rative plants. John Burton, Assignee for Robert Craig & Son. Market and 49th Sts., Phil- adelphia^ Palms, Etc. — Kentia Belmoreana and Kentia Forsterlana, Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. FalmS) Etc — Latania Bor., 2-ln. pot, seed leaves, $3 per 100; Latania Bor., S- in. pot, 16-18-ln., 2-3 chr, Ivs., $12 per 100; Latania Bor., 6-ln. pot, l$-20-ln., 3-4 chr. Ivs., $16 per 100; Latania Bor., 6-in. pot, 20-24-ln., 4 chr. ivs., $20 per 100; Kentia Bel., 2% -In. pot 6-$-in., 2 leaves, $10 per 100; Kentia Bel., 3-ln. pot, 8-10- In., 3-4 leaves, $12.60 per 100; Kentia Bel., 4-ln. pot 12-16-in., 4-6 leaves, $16 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, la- Palms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and deco- rative plants. R. Dreyer, Woodslde, L. I., N. Y. Fausies — Pansies, 75c to $2 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Pansies — 100,000 now In bloom, extra large fleld-grown plants; they are the kind that sell; $2 per 100, $20 per 1,000; seedlings $3 per 1,000. A. A. Sawyer, 22 S. Harlem Ave., Oak Park, 111. Pansies — Extra flne stock in bud and bloom, $1.26 per 100, $12 per 1,000. Park Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Pansies — The Jennings strain, cold- frame plants. In bud and bloom, mixed colors; ready April 1. $1.50 per 100. Cash with order. B. B. Jennings, Southport Conn. Pansies — 200,000 flne large plants of the famous large flowering Bugnot's, Cassler's, Odler and Trimardeau, 50c per 100; $3 per 1,000. Extra large plants coming In bud, $1 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, 16 Gray Ave., Utlca, N. Y. Pansies — Pansies, strong, transplanted, Vaughan's Giant mixture, 75c per 100; sample for stamp. Nemaha Greenhouses, Seneca. Kan. Pansies — 300.000 splendid plants, ready to ship, $12.50, $10, $6.60, $4 and $3 per 1,000, according to size of plants; sample free. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Pansies — White, black, blue, purple and yellow, separate colors, trans., $1 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Pansies — Fine plants, $5 per 1,000. C. O. Williams, Batavia, 111. Pansies — Pansiest $2 pif 100. CT EHsele, 11th and Jefferson St., Philadel- phia^ Pelareroniums — 3-ln., $7.50; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Pelareronlnms — Fine stock, 4-ln., 12 %c each. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave, and Elliott St., Peoria, 111. Peonies — Peonies, $6 to $12 per 100; C. O. Williams, Batavia, 111. Peonies — Specialists in peonies. Cot- tage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, L. I., N. Y. Peonies — Choice white; strong' divided plants, 3 to 6 eyes. In quantity. Festlva maxima, 36c; Q. Victoria, 12c; Golden Harvest 20c. Order at once, spring de- livery. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. Peonies — Peonies and hardy plants. W. W. Wllmore, Denver, Col. Petnnlas — Single, strong plants, $1 per 100^ Jas. A. Lake, San Jose, Cal. Petunias — Dbl. fringed, 2>4-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; single fringed, trans., strong, $1 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100, R. C. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Petunias — Dreer's best dbl., all colors, 4-ln., $8 per 100; 2%-in., $3.50 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave. and Enilott St., Peoria, 111. Petunias — Double fringed petunia. Six distinct novelties, labeled, $1.26 per 100, $10 per 1,000, choice rooted cuttings. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. Petunias — Double, 2 to 2%-ln., $3.50; 3-in., ?5; 4-in., $10 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Petunias — Rooted cuttings, 10 best sorts, $1 per 100, prepaid. Byer Floral Co., Shlppensburg, Pa. Petunias — Double petunias, $3 per 100; seddllngs $2.60 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Petunias — 20 varieties, $1.26 per 100, $10 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Petunias — Petunias, dbl., fringed, in bud and bloom, 4-ln., $6 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utlca, N. Y. Petunias — King's double white, $1.26 per 100, $10 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Pinks — Hardy pinks, six best varieties, 4-ln. pots, 76c per doz., $6 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Poinsettlas — Stock plants, dormant, e-in. pots, $1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Jefferson St, Phlla^ delphla. Primroses — Primroses Chinese, Ob- conlca and Forbesl; $2 per 100, July 1 delivery. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Boses — The new Rose Wellesley In 2% -in. pots, at $25 per 100; own root plants, Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass. Koses — Fine strong 3-ln. stock. La d'Etolle and MacArthur, $8 per 100; A. Beauty, $6 per 100; Perle and Mme. Chatenay, $6 per 100; Bride, Maid and Sunrise, $4 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Boses — If you have not room, order them grown up to 3-ln. for you. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. . .Boses — ^American Beauty, La France and Bride. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St, Philadelphia. Boses — Young stock of roses ready to ship; from 2-ln. pots: Bride, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Meteor, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Golden Gate, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Chatenay, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Kalserln, $4 per 100, $36 per 1,000. WIetor Brothers, 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Boses — Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Ivory, G. Gate, Etolle de Lyon, Mrs. Cant, Cochet Bon Sllene, etc., $4 per 100, $38 per 1,000, 3-ln. pots. Same var., 2-ln. $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000. E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond, Ind. Boses — Roses, 2^ -In. pots, strong plants. Maid, Bride, White and Pink Cochet 12.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. American Beauties, 2^ -in. pots, $6 per 100, $40 per 1,000; 3-ln. pot plants, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. C. W. Relmers, Station A, Louisville, Ky. Boses — Easter stock. Baby Rambler rose, Mme. Norbert Levavasseur, 1- year-old, fleld-grown, for 4-in. pots, $6 per doz., $36 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St. Philadelphia. Boae — Gen. MacArthur, 2Vi-in. pot plants, $10 per 100, $80 per 1,000; 8-ln., $12 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, O. Boses — Grafted rose stock, Kalserln and Carnot, 2%-in. pots, $16 per 100; $120 per 1,000. Our root stock, Kalserln, Car- not Bride and Bridesmaid, 2% -In. pota, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. Boses — Fine, clean stock from 2H-ln- pots, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; Ma- man Cochet, 2 var., Hermosa, M. Nlel, Meteor, CI. Meteor, Burbank, C. Soupert, Etolle de Lyon, Ivory, G. Gate, Bride, Bridesmaid, Duchesse de Brabant Bon Sllene, Agrlpplna, Pillar of Gold, Solfa- terre, Marie Gulllot, M. Van Houtte, Gruss an Teplltz, F. Kruger, Perle des Jardlns, Mme. Welche, Safrano, La- marque, white and striped La France, CI. Wootton, D. of Albany, Helen Gould, Papa Gontler, Chatenay, Folkestone, Media, Antolne Rlvolre, Malmalson, Clara Watson. R. H. Murphey, Urbana. Ohio. ^_ . Boses — We grow A. Beauty, Liberty, Bride, Bridesmaid, Chatenay and other fancy roses. Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igos. The American Florist. 639 Boaea — 60,000 grafted roses for forc- ing. Delivery April, May. June. Lib- erty, rose pots, $2 per 100; 3% -In. pots, $18 per 100; Brides, Bridesmaids, Golden Gate, Kalserln, rose pots, $10 per 100; 3^-ln. pots, $15 per 100. J. I.. Dillon. Bloomaburg, Pa. Boses — A complete list of all the forc- ing varieties, both new and old. John N. May, Summit. N. J. Boses — 2%-in. pot plants; Richmond, $30 per 100, $250 per 1,000; Rosalind Orr English, $25 per 100, $200 per 1.000; Chatenay, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Perle von Godesberg, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Liberty, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; La Detroit, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Uncle John, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Kaiserin, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000; Bride, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Ivory, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Perle, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; A. Beauty, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; American Beauty bench plants, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Boses — Gruss an Teplitz, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; Hermosa, 2-year-old, $2.25 per doz., $16 per 100; Clothllde Sou- pert and A. Beauty, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100; Kaiserin Aug. Victoria and Paul Neyron, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; La France, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; Crimson Rambler, 2-year-old, No. 1, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; No. 2, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100, and many other varie- ties. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boses — 2% -In. pot plants: Richmond, $30 per 100, $260 per 1,000; Rosalind Orr English, $25 per 100, $200 per 1,000; Chatenay, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Sun- rise, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Perle von Godesberg, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Liberty, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; La Detroit, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Uncle John, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Kaiserin, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Bride, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Ivory, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Perle, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; A. Beauty, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; American Beauty bench plants, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Boses — Liberty and A. Beauty roses, 2-yr. In 5-in. pots, $3 per doz. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Boses — Grafted and own root stock of Ivory, Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor, Mme. Hoste, G. Gate, Mrs. P. Morgan, Mme. A. Chatenay. Grafted, $15 per 100; $120 P«r 1,000. Own roots, from 2^ -In. pots, $6 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Sunrise, on own roots, from 214-ln. pots, $8 per 100. A. Beauty, own roots, from 2% -In. pots, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000; 3-ln. stock, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Bxtra fine grafted Klllarney In 2%-ln. pots, $26 per 100. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Bose Plants — Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, S26 per 1,000; Bride, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Golden Gate, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Ivory, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; Chatenay, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; 2%- In. pot plants. George Reinberg, 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. ^_ Boses — The fine new pink rose. La Detroit, 2%-ln. pots, $8 per 100, $75 per 1,000; 3>4-in. pots, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. John Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Bubber Plants — Fine plants, 6-ln. pots, $3 per doz. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Bndbeckla — Golden Glow, 4-in. pots, 7ec per doz., $6 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. Bndbeckla — Dormant, 1-yr. old stock. Oolden Glow, Newmanl, Triloba, 3-in. $3 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Salvia — Salvia splendens, $1 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utlca, N. T. Salvia — Splendens, 4-in., $8 per 100; 3-ln., $5 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave. and Elliott St., Peoria, 111. Salvia — In varieties, 2%-ln., $2. By mail add lOo per 100. R. C. and seed- lings. Cash with order. Ludvlg Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Salvias — Salvia splendens and Jean Revenal, rooted cuttings, 76c per 100, $6 per 1,000. Frank A. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Salvias— Six varieties, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan. Salvia — Salvia, Mrs. C. N. Page, a new scarlet salvia of great merit. Besides possessing more than all the good qual- ities of other good salvias It can be had in bloom for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Write for descriptive cata- logue. 2-ln. pots, $1 per doz., $6 per 100; 4-ln. pots, $2 per doz., $12.60 per 100. Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. Salvias — Bonfire and St. Louis, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Salvias — Salvia, two best. Lord Faunt- elroy (dwarf). Bonfire (tall). $1 per 100. $8 per 1,000, choice rooted cuttings. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. Salvias — 10,000 fine large 2-ln. Salvia splendens, $1.50 per 100. $16 per 1,000. S. W. Carey,' Urbana, O. Salvia — Rooted cuttings. Bonfire and Splendens, 90c per 100, prepaid. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. SmUaz — Trans, from flats, $1 per 100, 2>4-ln., $1.50 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Smllaz — Smllax plants, strong. 2^- in., $1.60 per 100. C. C Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Smllax — If you buy 26 plants or 26,000 send for prices; have this stock by the 100,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. Smllax — Smllax from 2-in. pots, $1.60 per 100; $12.60 per 1,000. Good & Reese, Sprlngfleld. O. Suapdrag'on — Three fine snapdragons, our giant pink, a grand white, and a fine yellow, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000. John Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Splrma — Spiraea compacta florlbunda, Japonlca and Gladstone. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. t Springr Stock — A. Sprengeri, strong 3- In. pot plants, $3 per 100; Acalyplia bi- color compacta, from 2%-ln. pots, $4 per 100; Begonia manicata aurea, 2%-in. pots, $5 per 100; Carax Japonlca varie- gata. from 2% -in. pots, $3 per 100; um- brella plants, Cyperus alternifollus, from 2% -in. pots, $2.50 per 100; Feverfew Lit- tle Gem, from 214 -in. pots, $2.50 per 100; lemon verbena, from 2 14 -in. pots. $3 per 100; Lobelia gracilis, from 2%-ln. pots, $2.50 per 100; Mirandia, from 2%-in. pots, $4 per 100; Sansevieria Zeylanica, from 2%-ln. pots, $6 per 100; sweet alys- sum. dbl., from 2%-ln. pots, $2.50 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian. Mich. Spring Stock — Plants from 2^ -in. pots, $3 per 100: A. plumosus, comorensis, Sprengeri, decumbens. alyssum. antirr- hinum, abutllon, ageratum, coleus, Vers- chaffelti, cobsea scandens, clematis panl- culata, Dracaena Indlvlsa, fuchsias, feverfew. Little Gem; geranium, Mme. Salleroi, Mrs. Parker; lobelia; nastur- tium, dwarf; petunias, phlox Drum- mondl, salvia, etc. C. Elsele. 11th and Jefferson St.. Philadelphia. Stocks — Double white, for Easter, $1 per 100. $8 per 1.000. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utlca, N. Y. Swainsona alba — 3-in., $5 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100, R C. and seedlings. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Umbrella Plants — Umbrella plants, 2- In., fine, 2c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. timbrella Plants — Trans, from flats, strong, $1; 2%-ln., $2 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100 R C. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Vegetable — Millions of vegetable plants, price list mailed free. Cash with order. By mail add 10c per 100, R. C. and seedlings. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Verbena — Verbena, 2-ln. pots, $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. Verbenas — 500.000 verbenas. 60 vari- eties, perfectly healthy. Prize rooted cut- tings, 60c per 100, $6 per 1,000; plants, 2H-ln. pots, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon. Bloomsburg, Pa. Verbenas — Mammoth verbenas, 60c per 100, $5 per 1,000; 2%-ln., $1.60 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, Utlca, N. Y. Verbenas — Verbenas, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delavan, O. Verbena — Rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Cen- ter, Kan. Verbena — Lemon verbena^ 3-in. pots, $5 per 100; 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. By mail add 10c per 100 R. C. and seed- lings. Verbenas, red, white, blue, pink and mixed, trans, from flats, 50c.; 2%-in., $1.50 per 100. Cash with order. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Verbena — Mammoth, 2%-in., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Vlnca — Vlnca varlegata, 8-ln. pots. $5 per 100. Frank A. Plerson, Cromwell. Conn. Vlnca — Vinca var.. 3-ln., $5 per 100; 4 and 5 in., strong field grown, $10 per 100. Goshen Floral Co.. Goshen. Ind. Vlnca — Vinca major varlegata. 3-ln. pot plants, $5 per 100; vlnca (green) field clumps, $6 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Vinca— Vinca vine, variegated, $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. Vinca — Vinca, strong, 3-ln., $6 per 100; 2%-in., $2. By mail add 10c per 100, R. C. and seedlings. Cash with order. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Vinca — Major varlegata, 4-in., $10 per 100; 3-in., $4 per 100. Cation Greenhouse Co., cor. 5th Ave. and Elliott St., Peoria, Vinoas — V incas, 2 to 2%-in., $3.50; 3-in., $5; 4-in., $12.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Vines — Moon vines, 2 to 2%-in., $5 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Vines — Clematis panlculata. 2-yr., 10c; A, Veltchl. 10c; American Ivy, 80; honey- suckle. Hall's, etc.. 8c. W. H. Salter, Rochester, N. Y. Vines — Ivy, 3-in. 75c per doz.. $5 per 100; 4-ln. pots, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. Moon vines, 3-ln. pots 76c per doz., $5 per 100. C. Elsele, Philadelphia. Violets — Grand Rapids violet stock from bench, M. Louise, Imperial and Princess of Wales, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; rooted cuttings, $10 per 1,000; pots, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; rooted cuttings of Campbell, $6 per 1,000. Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich. Violets — Trans, violet layers. Princess of Wales $1.60 per 100, $10 per 1,000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomlngton, 111. Violets — Rooted cuttings. Ell Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Violets — Strong soil plants of Lady Campbell. Wm. Swayne, Philadelphia. Zamla — Zamla integrlfoUa, $12 per 1.000. Soar Bros., Little River. Fla. NURSERY STOCK. Almond — Flowering almond, double white and rose, strong plants, $1 per doz. Annie E. Craft, St. Joseph. Mo. Ampelopsls — Ampelopsls VeltchL W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Box Trees — New importation. Tree shaped, 2% ft. $4 each; bush shaped, 18 to 20-in. $1 each, 2%-ft. $3, 3%-ft. $4 each; pyramidal. 3-ft., $2.60, 3%-ft. $3, 4-ft. $4 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bvergreens — Large assortment special- ties; white pine, hemlock and large ever- greens. Andorra, Nrs., Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. I^andscape — "Beautiful Grounds," an il- lustrated manual containing suggestions on lawn making, planting and care of shrubs and trees. Landscape plans, topographical surveys, etc Peterson Nursery. 603 W. Peterson Ave.. Chicago. Iillacs — Forcing lilacs. German pot grown; also the field grown Paris de Marly, Imported to order. Aug. Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St.. N. Y. Iillacs — Lilacs a specialty. Jacs. Smlts, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. zrorsery Stock — Specimen nursery stock. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc. Queens, L. I., N. Y. nursery Stock — Hardy, fancy and ornamental stock. Jacs Smlts, Naarden, Holland. Maltus & Ware. 136 Water St.. N. Y. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 640 The American Florist. April 22, Nuxsery Stock — Hardy herbaceous plants, flowering and evergreen shrubs, CaJ. privet, hardy vines and climbers, roses. Bobbink &. Atkins, Rutlierford, N. J. Nnxseiy Stock — Herbaceous stock. K. Van der School & Son, Hillegom, Hol- land^ nuxsery Stock — Bay trees, box trees, (pyramids, bush, standard, tancy clippedj, bamboo, orange trees, etc. Jul- ius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. £(uxsery Block — urnamenuLi trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials, etc. Bay State Nurseries, M. Ablngton, Mass. Muxseiy Stock — Philadelphia Rambler, Held plants, 2 to 3 ft., %'i, per doz., $15 per luO; 3 to 4 ft., %i per doz., $2U per 100. Conard & Jones (Jo., West Urove, Pa. nursery Stock — Trees, shrubs, vines, small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MorrlsvlUe, Pa. Nursery Stock — Wholesale growers of nursery stock. Catalogue free. VV. Van Kleef & Sons, Boskoop, Holland. Hursery Stock — Headquarters f or hardy perennials; 12 acres conifers; 3 acres rhododendrons; 2 acres hydran- geas. Tottenham Nurseries (Ltd.), Dedemsvaart, Holland. Perennials — Hardy perennials, dor- mant, l-yr.-old stock: Anemone Jap. alba, 2 14 -in., $4 per 100; Anemone Jap. Lady Ardilaun, 2^ -in., $4 per 100; Aqui- legia, long and short spur, 2%-in., %Z per 100; Chrysanthemum Maximum Triumph, 2 14 -in., I2.5O per 100; Delphinium Queen of Blues, 2 14 -in., J3 per 100; Digitalis gloxinoides, 214-in., $3 per 100; Helian- thus sparsifolia, 2% -in., $8 per 100; Ori- ental poppies, 2^ -in., $4 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Privet — 50,000 extra choice Cal. privet, 3-yr., 2 to iy^ ft., $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; 11/2 to 2 ft., $1.50 per 100, $13 per 1,000; 1 to lyz ft., $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; 3,000 plants and up at 10 per cent less, for cash. Atlantic Coast Nrs., Ashbury Park, N. J. Privei; — 200,000 California privet, cur- rent prices; all plants have been trans- planted and cut back, except l-yr., mak- ing them good clean stock. Parties wishing 5,000 or over, wtte for better rates. River View Nurseries, Little Sllvpr. N. J. Privet — California privet cheap, 100,- 000 plants, 3 to 4-ft., $4 per 100, $26 per 1,000; 2% to 3V4-ft., $2.50 per 100, $17.50 per 1,000; 20 to 30-ln., $2 per 100, $13 per 1,000; 18 to 24-in., 2 years, $1.50 per 100, $7 per 1,000. Boxed f. o. b. here. For car or large lots, write before placing orders. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. Blblion Grass — Silver ribbon grass, fleld-grown roots, 15c each by mall, post- paid. $1.25 per doz., $8 per 100 by ex.- press, not prepaid. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. T. Sose — Rose Clothilde Soupert in bud or bloom, 4-ln., $12 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15 Gray Ave., Utlca, N. Y. -_ Boses — Hardy roses. EUwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Boses — Rose plants. Write for prices on hybrid perpetuals, hybrid teas, teas, climbers, ramblers, etc. C. M. NlutCer, Springfield, O. Bose — Baby Rambler, ever blooming, dwarf crimson, 3-ln. pot plants (graft- ed); ready April 15; $4.50 per doz.; $35 per 100. 2% -in. pot plants, April deliv- ery, per doz., $3; per 100, $20. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York^ Boses — Ramblers, all colors, Magna Charta, F. Karl Druschkl, Mme. G. Lul- zet, Alf. Colomb, strong 2-yr. dormant. Bride, Perle, Cochet, G. Gate, etc., 5-ln. pots, $10 per 100. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. Boses — Hardy roses, 2-yr., field grown. Gen. Jacqueminot, Magna Charta, La France, C. Rambler, first size 12c; sec- ond size 7c; C. Rambler XXX. 20c. W. H. Salter. Rochester. N. Y. Shrubs — Hardy shrubs Ramblers, etc. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Slirulis — Shrubs, hardy plants, climb- ers, etc. EUwanger & Barry, Rochester. Shrubs — Hardy shrubs In leading va- rieties: Altheas, 10c; barberry, 10c; deutzia, 10c; Japan quince, 8c; spiraea and weigelia, 10c. W. H. Salter, Roches- ter, N. Y. Shrubs — Ampelopsis Veitchl and a large assortment of shrubs. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Trees — Fruit trees, ornamental trees, evergreens, shade trees. EUwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Seeds, Bulbs, Spawn, Etc. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, North- ern greenhouse grown seed, 100 seeds, 60c; 250 seeds, $1.15; 1,000 seeds, $4. Southern greenhouse grown, 1,000 seeds, $3; 5,000 seeds, $12.50. A, plumosus ro- bustus, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $9. Decumbens, 100 seeds, 50c; 1,000 seeds, $4. Comorensls, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $7.50. Cash discount 2 per cent. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Aster — Seed of the Carlson, 1 pkt„ 20c; 3 pkts., 50c; 14 oz., 30c; 1 oz., $1. Branching or Semple, 1 pkt., 10c; >4 oz., 20c; 1 oz., 60c; 1 lb., $6.50. Vaughan's upright white branching, trade pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 20c; oz., 65c Vaughan's upright pink branching, trade pkt., 10c; ^ oz., 20c; oz., 65c. New everblooming Aster Ideal, trade pkt., 15c; ^ oz., 30o; 1 oz., $1. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and N. Y. Aster — ^Aster seed, best German growa. Queen of the Market, % oz. 15c; oz. 50c; Victoria Vt. oz. 50c; oz. $1.75; Giant Vic- toria >4 oz. 60c; oz. $2; Paony fl. Perfec- tion y^ oz. 45c; oz. $1.50; Semples branch- ing home growth ^ oz. 20c; oz. 60. Sep- arate colors or mixed. W. C. Beckert, Allegheny, Pa. Begonia — gegonia, single flowered, separate colors, 40c per doz., $3 per 100; mixture, 35c per doz., $2.50 per 100; dbl. flowered, separate colors, 65c per doz., $5 per 100; mixture, 50c per doz., $4 per 100. LaFayette, 25c each, $2.65 per doz., $18 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Begonia — Tuberous rooted begonia, small blooming bulbs, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. V. H. Hallock & Son, Queens, N. Y. Bulbs — Ward's high grade bulbs and plants. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 17 Battery Place, New York. Bulbs — Holland bulbs and plants, wholesale growers hyacinths, tulips, narcissus, crocus, spiraeas, gladiolus, paeonlas. etc. Special prices French bulbs, Roman hyacinths. Paper White, etc. Van Zanten Bros., Hillegom, Hol- land; G. Hylkema. care Maltus & Ware, 136 W^ater St.. New York. Bulbs — Spring or fall delivery, for florists' use. We import to order, bulbs and plants. August Rolker's Sons, 31 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs — Vaughan's forcing bulbs, high- grade Lllium Harrisii, Pr. Roman, Paper White grandiflora, callas, Japan Longiflorum, Loudon Market valley, and picked bulbs of all Dutch hyacinths, tulips, narcissus and spiraea are un- excelled. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs — New Gladiolus Princeps, flow- ers range from 6 to 6-in. In diameter, can be grown to 8-in. First size bulbs, $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100; second size, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; third size, $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100. All blooming bulbs. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs — All kinds of bulbous stock. Hinode Florist Co., Woodside and Whitestone. L. I., N. Y. Bulbs — Bulb stock, all kinds. Bassett &. Washburn. 76 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Bulbs — Dutch bulbs and plants; grow- ers of hyacinths, tulips, narcissus, cro- cus, gladiolus, lilies, peonies, iris, can- nas. R. Van der Schoot & Son, Hille- gom, Holland. Cabbage— Seed Early All Head, 20c per oz. ; 60c per % lb. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, Caladiniu — Caladlum, 6-7-ln. circum- ference, 40c per doz., $2.50 per 100; 7-9- in. clrc, 60c per doz., $4 per 100; 9-l2-ln. circ, 95c per doz., $7 per 100; 12-ln. and up, $1.75 per doz., $14 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and N. Y. Celery — Seed White Plume and Snow White, 10c per pkt.; 15c per H oz.; 25c per oz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cycas — Cycas stems, new stock, all sizes, 8c per 100 lbs.; 7?4c per 200 lbs.; 7»^c per 500 lbs. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and N. Y. Egg Plant — Seed of New York Im- proved, 1 pkt., 6c; % oz., 15c; 1 oz., 25c. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and N. Y. Gladiolus — Gladiolus in variety. W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Col. Gladioli — For 10 days, per 100: Augusta, $4; E. Scribe and Oriflamme, $3; Marie, $2; choice mixed, $7 per 1,000; No. 2, $5; No. 3, $3.50; good mixed, $5; No. 2, $3; No. 3, $2. Cash. E. E. Stewart, Rives Junction, Mich. Gladioli — Isaac Buchana, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; May, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; Groff's hybrids, $3 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Augusta, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; Brenchleyensis, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000. Bobbink & Atkins, Ruther- ford, N. J. Grass Seed — Chicago park's lawn grass seed. Write for prices. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. lettuce — Seed, Black Seeded Simpson, Vaughan's select stock, oz., 10c; Vi lb., 25c.; 1 lb., 80c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ikiliujn Auratum — Sound, medium size bulbs, $4 per 100, 5c each smaller quan- tity. Medium to large bulbs, $5 per 100, 6c each for smaller quantity. V. H. Hal- lock & Son, Queens. N. Y. Ulies — Easter lilies, potted. Hinode Florist Co., Woodside and Whitestone, L. I., N. Y. I^lly of 'Valley — Berlin and Hamburg Valley. Jaes Smits, Naarden, Holland. Maltus & Ware. 136 Water St., N. Y. Iilly of the Valley — Forcing pips. Julius Hansen, Plnneberg, Germany. Lily of the Valley — Pips, $12 per 1,000, $1.60 per 100. Good grade pips, $7.60 per 1,000, $21 per 3,000. H. N. Bruns, 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. liily of the Valley — Early and late forcing pips, Multibell, Berollna, early forcing Berlin, Polaris, Hansa, late forc- ing Hamburg. Aug. Rhotert, 26 Barclay St.. N. Y. . Iiily of VaUey — Lily of Valley pips. H. N. Bruns, 1411 W. Madison St., Chi- cago^ ^ Mushroom Spawn — Frequent Importa- tion from England, always fresh and lively. J. J. Styer, Concordvllle, Pa. mcotlana Sanderss^Seeds In original pkts, 26c per pkt. J^ M. Thorburn, Cortlandt St, N. Y. Onions — Genuine Bermuda onion seed, grown and exported by WUdpret Bros., Port Orotava, Tenerlffe, Canary Islands. drnlthogalum — Umbellatum, clumps, 20 to 30 bulbs In clump, 75c per doz. Annie E. Craft, St. Joseph, Mo. Pansy — Pansy seed, $1 per pkt., $6 per oz. Cash. E. B. Jennings. Southport, Conn. Badlsh — Seed of Scarlet Globe, Vaughan's select stock, 1 oz,. 10c; % lb., 30c; 1 lb., 70c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds — Rawson's Arlington tested seeds for the florist. Catalogues mailed free. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12-13 Faneull Hall Square, Boston. Seed — High grade grass, clover and tree seed. Conrad Appel, Est. 1789, Darmstadt, Germany. Seeds — Burpee's catalogue for 1906 Is now ready. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Seeds — Wholesale seed growers. Flower and garden seeds. A. J. Brown Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igos. The American Florist. 641 Seeds — Growers of field corn, sweet and popcorn, cucumber, melon and squash seed. A. A. Berry Seed Co., Clarinda, la. -importer and exporter seeds, bulbs and plants. Wm. P. Craig, 1306 Filbert St., Philadelphia. Seed — JMew varieties of sweet corn. Wm. E. Elliott, Newport, R. I. Seeds — Garden, field and tlower seeds. Crosman Bros., Wholesale Office, 603 Monroe Ave., Rochester, N. Y. Retail Store, 276 Main St. East. N. Y. Seeds — 3,7uO acres of garden seeds in cultivation; wholesale seed growers. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Cal. Seeds — Flower seeds and bulbs; onion sets: garden seeds. Leonard Seed Ca, ChlcaKO- Seeds — Florists' flower seeds. New crop now ready. Weeber & Don, Seed Merchants and Growers, 114 Cham- bers St., New York. Seeds — Seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Boddlngton, 342 W. Fourteenth St., New York. Seed — Special cultures of phlox. Jacques Rolland, seed merchant and grower, Nimes, France. Seed — Seed of Burbank's Shasta daisy, 1 oz., $4; nasturtium Jupiter, 1 lb., 50c; fancy California Giant, 1 oz., $1; ipomaea Heavenly Blue, 1 oz., 10c; cosmos mam- moth mixed, 1 oz., 25c; poppy Maid of the Mist, 1 oz., 20c; petunia Cal. Giant, 1-16 oz., $2. Seed all grown in Calif or- nia. F. Gllman Taylor, Glendale, Cal. Sweet Fea — Seed of Dorothy Eckford, 10c per oz.; 26c % lb.; 76c 1 lb. Lady Grlsel Hamilton, 1 oz., 6c; % lb., 26o; 1 lb., 40c. King Edward VIL, 1 oz., 10c; % lb., 26c; 1 lb., 75c. Lively, 1 oz., 6c; »4 lb., lOo; 1 lb., 30c. Mrs. Q. Hlggin- son, 1 oz., 36c; ^ lb., 95c; 1 lb., t3.60. Flora Norton, 1 oz., 30c; % lb., 80c; 1 lb., $3. 10 per cent cash discount orders over $2.00 all flower seed, cash inclosed. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Tomato— Seed of Earliana, 10c per pkt,; 25c per % oz.; 40c per oz. Early Michigan, 10c per pkt.; 16c per % oz.; 26c per oz. Cream City, 10c per pkt.; 16c per % oz.; 25c per oz. Dwarf Cham- pion, 10c per pkt.; 16c per % oz.; 20c per oz. New Stone, 10c per pkt.; 16c per V4 oz.; 26c per oz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Tuberose — Dwarf Pearl, strong bulbs, Jl per 100, $8 per 1,000. Medium size, 60c per 100; J4.50 per 1,000. Arm- strong's everblooming, $2 per 100; ;18 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Wholesale Cut Flowers. COMMISSION DEALERS. E. F. Wlnterson Co., 46-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. E. C. Amling, 32-36 Randolph St., Chi- cago. E. H. Hunt, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee. Wis. Welch Bros., 16 Province St., Boston. The Cleveland Cut Slower Co., 62-64 High St.. Cleveland, Ohio. Kennicott Bros. Co., 40-44 Randolph St.^ Chicago. C. A. Kuehn. 1122 Pine St., St. Louis. William Ghormley, 57 W. 28th St. N. Y. Moore, Hentz & Nash, 65-67 W. 26th St., New York. J. K. Allen, 106 W. 28th St., New York- Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. Jos. S. Fenrlch, 48 W. 30th St., N. Y. , A. L. Randall Co., 19 Randolph St, Chi- cago. James Hart 117 W. 30th St, N. Y. John Young. 61 W. 28th St., New York. Chas. W. McKellar, 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Dia- mond St., Pittsburg. Rice Bros., 128 N. 6th St, Minneapolis, Minn. J. a. Deamud, 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago- Ford Bros., Ill W. 30th St, New York. Julius Lang, 53 W. 30th St, New Yofk. A. L. Young &. Co., 64 W. 28th St, N. Y. H. U. Bernlng. 1402 Pine St., St Louis. Charles Millang, 50 W. ;i9th St, N. Y. 'X'raendly & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., New York. Walter F. Sheridan. 39 W. 28th St, New York. Chas. Chadwick, Cor. Fulton and La- grave Sts., Grand Rapids, Mich. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St, Cincinnati, O. New liTork Cut Flower Exchange, John Donaldson, Sec'y, Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave., and W. 26th St, New York- Edward C. Horan, 66 W. 28th St, N. Y. Alfred H. Langjahr, 66 W. 28th St. N- Y. Alex- J- Guttman, 62 W. 29th St. N. Y. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co-, 1616-18 Sansom St., Philadelphia, Pa. J- B- Murdoch & Co-, 646 Liberty Ave-, Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 604 Lib- erty Ave.. Pittsburg, Pa. Zech & Mann, 61 Wabash Ave-, Chlcago- John i- Kaynor, 49 W- 28th St, N. Y. John Sellgman, 56 W- 26th St, N- Y. Vaughan & Sperry, 68-60 Wabash Ave-, Chicago- GROWERS. J- -A- Budlong, 37-39 Randolph St, Chl- cago- The Benthey-Coatsworth. Co-, 36 Ran- dolpfa St-, Chicago. Sinner Bros-, 68 Wabash Ave-, Chicago- Ueo- Reinberg, 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 36-37 Randolph St, Chicago- D. Wood Brant 68-60 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago- William Murphy, 128 E. 3d St, Cincin- nati, O- Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago- South Park Floral Company, Heller Bros-, New Castle, Ind- Peter Weiland, New Castle, Ind- Welland & Rlsch, 59 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago- Wietor Bros-, 61 Wabash Ave-, Chlcago- Peter Reinberg, 61 Wabash Ave-, Chi- cago. John Wolf, Savannah, Ga- Retail Cut Flowers. Wm- L- Rock Flower Co., Kansas Clty- Mark Aitken, 378 Main St-, Springfield, Mass- aievers & Boland, 33 Post St-, San Fran- cisco, Cal. A- Gude & Bro., 1214 F St, Washing- ton. D- C- Bertermann Bros- Co-, 241 Massachu- setts Ave.. Indianapolis. Ind. Mills, the Florist 36 W- Forsyth St, Jacksonville, Florida- Fred C- Weber, 4320-28 Olive St, St Louis, Mo. The Park Floral Co., J. A, Valentine, president, Denver, Col. John Breltmeyer's Sons, Cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves.. Detroit. Mich. P. J. Hauswlrth, Auditorium Annex, Chicago. Hess & Swoboda, 1416 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb- Joseph R- Freeman, 612 13th St N. W-, Washington, D. C. Holm & Olson- St- Paul- Minn. Mrs. <.'haa. Ktrkholt. (?alvPH(nn. Tex. Atlanta Floral Company, 41 Peacntree St, Atlanta, Ga. Supplies, Sundries, Etc. Artificial l^eaves — All styles in hun- dreds of different designs. Rossig Bros., 497 W- Broadway, New York. Bamboo— Japan bamboo stakes in large quantities, 6 to 6 feet- Write for prices. Suzuki & lida, 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulb Fans, Stc. — Bulb pans- Detroit Flower Pot Mfg- Co., 490 How- ard St., Detroit, Mich. Bulb Fans, Etc. — Seed pans, banging baskets, lawn vases. Hilfinger Bros., Fort Edwards, N- Y- BtUb Fans, Etc, — Bulb and fern pans- The Keller Pottery Co-, 213-223 Pearl St, Norrlstown, Pa. Cape Flowers — Cape flowers, all col- ors- A. Hermann, 404-12 B. 34th St, N- Y- Coal — Florists' specials: "Klnkald," Hocking, Kanawha Splint, Lower Vein Brazil Block, genuine Smokeless Poca- hontas, Sullivan County Indiana Lump. Globe Coal Co., 1560-70 Old Colony build- ing, Chicago- Coal — Harman, the florists' coal man- Alum Creek, Brazil Block, etc- Wm. S. Harman, 303 Dearborn St., Chicago. Cat Flower Boxes — The best cut flower box Is full telescope; that is ours, at manufacturers' prices. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. EugTavtng — Best engravings and il- lustrations of every description for cata- logues. Send for estimates. Globe Eng. & Elec. Co., 427 Dearborn St., Chlcago- Fertilizers — Pure ichthemic guano, put up in small tins, 6d. Is., and 2s. 6d.; sealed bags 14 lbs., 4s. 6d. carriage for- ward; 28 lb. bags 7s. 6d.; 56 lb. bags, 12s. 6d.; 1 cwt, 20s., carriage paid- Wm- Colchester & Co-, Ipswich, England- Fumlffating' Supplies — The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder and Black Stuff Fine Tobacco Powder- Chas. Peterson, E. Liverpool, O. Fumlg'atlniT Supplies — The Fumigating Kind (for fumigating) and the Black Stuff Fine (for sprinkling) ; free trial sample bags. H. A. Stoothoff Co., 116 West St., N. Y. Fumigating Supplies — Nico-fume, to^ bacco paper insecticide- For sale by seedsmen, 24 sheets, 76c; 144 sheets, {3-60; 288 sheets, $6.60. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louls- vllle, Ky- Fumlg'atln? Sapplleo— Vaporizing pans for tobacco extracts. Improved. DlUer, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Fumigating Supplies — Your plants made to look strong and healthy by using "Nicotlcide-" Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Co., The Maxwell Mfg. Co., Suc- cessors, Louisville, Ky. Fumigating Supplies — Tobacco dust for fumigating. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine St., New York. Fumigating' Supplies — Extract of to- bacco, rose leaf insecticide. Best and cheapest all around insecticide on the market. For free pamphlet write to The Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville^ Ky. Qreens — ^Southern wild smilax. J. JJ. Deamud. 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Qreena — Evergreens, galax, leucothoe, mosses, etc. . _ The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St, N. Y. Qreens — Evergreens, fancy and dag- ger ferns, bronze and green galax. George Cotsonas & Co., 45 W. 29th St., New York. Qreens — Southern wild smilax, new crop. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala- Qreens — Specialties: galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly, Prin- cess pine; all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves, 75c per 1,000. N- LeCakes & Co-, 63 W. 28th St, N. Y. Qreens — Asparagus plumosus, 50c per string. W. H- Watson, Lapeer, Mich. Greens-— Hardy decorative supplies; high grade southern wild smllax- E- A. Beaven, Evergreen,, Ala,r- If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 642 The American Florist. April 22, Oreens — ^Dagger and fancy ferns; bronze and green galax, laurel festoon- ing, green and sphagnum moss. Ivy leaves, Sprengerl. asparagus, leucothoe sprays. Henry M. Robinson Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. Greens— Hardy ferns and galax leaves. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Hose— New, %-in., 7%c per foot; %- In., not guaranteed, 4%c per foot. Metro- politan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. . Hose — Hose In quantity. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. S6tn and Iron Sts., Chicago. lAvra. Uower — The Clipper lawn mower. No. 1, 12-ln., $5; No. 2, 15-ln., $6; No. 3, 18-in., »7; No. 4, 21-ln., »8. Draft, money order or reg, letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, IlL Uetal Designs — Send for prices. A. Hermann, 404-12 E. 34th St., N. Y. Pots — B tandard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are best on market. A. F. Kohr, 1621-23 N. Leavitt St, Chicago. Pots — Red standards, full size, and wide bottoms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. Pots — Red standard; azalea pots. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St., Norristown. Pa. Pots — Before buying, write for prices. Geo. Keller & Son, 361-63 Herndon St, near Wrightwood Ave., Chicago. Pot Hangers — Kramer's pot hangers. Fit all standard size pots from 2 to 10 inches in diameter. Price with wire chain, $1 per doz. by express. Sample dozen by mail, J1.25. I. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, la. Pots — Standard Uower pots, carefully packed in crates. Hilfinger Bros.' Pottery, Fort Ed- wards, N. Y. Pots — Red pots. Sample pot and price list on application. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Pots — Red clay pots. Thin, ligtit, por- ous. Sample orders receive prompt at- tention. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Pota — Standard flower pots. We can save you money. W. H. Ernest 28th and M Sts., Wash- ington, D. C. Pots — Standard flower pots. The WhiUdin Pottery Co., Philadel- phia, Pa.; Jersey City, N. J.; Liong Island City, N. Y. Pots — Pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge, Mass.; Long Island City, N. Y. Printing — Regan Printing House; large runs of catalogues our specialty. Write for figures. Regan Printing House, 83-91 Plymouth Place. Chicago. Blbbon — Ribbon specialists. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St, Phila- delphia- Seed Bags — For the trade. Full line in Manila, white, amber or colored laid papers. The Brown Bag Filling Ma- chine Co., Fitchburg, Mass. Seed Cases — Heller's mice proof seed cases. Heller & Co., Montclair. N. J. E^pping Boxes — Folding cut flower boxes. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Shipping Boxes, Etc, — Cut flower boxes, waterproof, corner lock style. No charge for printing on orders above 250 I30X6S Od.8li. Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, Ohio. Stakes — We can save you money on galvanized wire rose stakes and tying Igoe Bros., 226 N. 9th St, BroolUyn, N. Y. SnppUea — Manufacturers and Import- ers. M. Rice & Co., 918 Filbert St, Phil- adelphia^^ BappUaii — Importers, Jobbers, manu- facturers of florists' supplies; western leaders. . C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Bnpplles — Importers and manufactur- ers or florists' supplies. Write for our new catalogue F; our prices may inter- est you. L. Baumann & Co., 76-78 Wabaah Ave., Chicago. Supplies — Makers of wire designs and florists' supplies. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. __^_ Supplies — Prepared fan palm leaves, $12.50 per 1,000; palm fiber, birch bark, com bark, moss, artificial flowers, vines and leaves. All kinds of palms. Clare & Scharrath, 170 Madison St, Chicago. Supports, Carnation — Model extenaion carnation supports. „ Igoe Bros., 226 N. 9th St. Brooklyn. Tobacco Sterna — Fresh tobacco atems, J1.50 per bale of 300 lbs. W. C. Beckert. Allegheny, Pa. Toothpicks, Wired — $1.60 per 10,000, $6.26 per 50,000. W. J. Cowee, Mfg., Ber- lln, N. Y. 'Vases — ^Andrews vases. Patented U. S. and Canada. J. K. Andrews, patentee. 414 Du Page St., Elgin, 111. 'Vases — iron reservoir vases and lawn settees. Manufactured by McDonald Bros., Columbus, O. Weeder — Brown's Easy Weeder, 35c each; % doz., $1; dozen, $3. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Wire Work — None made as good at our prices. , __, C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Wire Work — E. H. Hunt 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wire Work — Best work, lowest prices. Located in Flower Growers' Market Howe & Taylor Mfg. Co., 60 Wabaah Ave., Chicago. 'Wire Work — Largest wire work mak- ers in the west ,,»,„„,,. .. E. F. Winterson Co., 46-47-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Construction Materials, Boilers, Etc. Boilers — The Pierson boiler for water or steam; a coal saver. Adapted to use any kind of fuel. ^„ ^ „.^ The Pierson-Sefton Co., West Side Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Boilers — Boilers and boiler tubes. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Boilers — Get our prices. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers — Hitchlngs New Mogul boilers for hot water or steam. Hot water radi- ation from 4,200 square feet and up. Steam radiation from 2,600 square feet and up. Horticultural architects and builders. Hitchlngs & Co., 233 Mercer St. New York. Boilers — Boilers of high grade for Ereenhouses. Steam and hot water. Giblin & Co., Utica, N. Y. Boilers — Improved greenhouse boiler, made of best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back)^^ Kroeschell Bros. Co., 45 Erie St, Chi- cago^ .^__ Boilers — "Entirely satisfactory." That's what prominent florists say of the celebrated Furman boilers. Particularly well adapted for greenhouse heating. Write for Illustrated catalogue and spe- cial florists' prices. ^ ^ . The Herendeen Mfg. Co., Dept Am., Geneva, N. Y. Boilers — Send for prices and cata- logues. S. Jacobs & Sons. 1365-73 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. ^Boilers — Gu rney heaters, heat by steam or hot water. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., Ill 5th Ave., N. Y.; 74 Franklin St, Boston. Boilers — Water tube steam boiler. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, New York. Boilers — About "Burnham" boilers. Write today to our New York office for our greenhouse heating and ventilating catalogue. Lord & Burnham Co., St James Bldg., 1133 Broadway. Gen- eral office and works, Irvlngton-on-Hud- son, N. Y. Boilers — New and second hand; 2 sec- ond hand steam, $35 each. Metropolitan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Bttlldlng Material — Greenhouse mate- rial and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 615-21 Sheffield Ave., Chi- cago _^ Building Material — Cypress sash bars, Tennessee red cedar posts, pecky cypresa benches, hot-bed sash and frames, venti- lating apparatus, pipe, fittings and all supplies needed in new or reconstruction work. Illustrated catalogue sent post* paid. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St, Chicago. Bonding Material — Lumber for green- house benches. Ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar post*, etc. We are in special position to fur- nish "Pecky Cypress"; everything in pine and hemlock building lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Cor. Weed St and Hawthorne, Chicago. Building Material — Gulf cypress green- house material. Hot bed sash. We fur- nish everything for building. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Bnllding' Material — Cypress is far more durable than pine. Cypress sash, bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men fur- nished to superintend erection when de- sired. The A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Nepon- set, Boston. Mass. Building Material — Every type of greenhouse manufactured. also all greenhouse fittings. The Pierson-Sefton Co., West Side Ave.. Jersey City, N. J. Building Material — Greenhouse mate- rlal of any description. John C. Moninger Co., 412-22 Haw- thorne Ave., Chicago. Building Material — Our designs em- body best features greenhouse construc- tion; best grade gulf cypress used. Red cedar posts, iron fittings, hotbed sash. 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